Seven Year Itch
Etta James · 1988
38 min · 10 tracks · jazz · R&B · rock & roll
Etta James blends soulful vocals with bluesy grooves and heartfelt storytelling, creating an emotional tapestry of love and resilience.
Seven Year Itch is an album by Etta James, released in 1988. Etta James blends soulful vocals with bluesy grooves and heartfelt storytelling, creating an emotional tapestry of love and resilience. 'Seven Year Itch' is notable for its blend of genres that showcases Etta James's versatility, receiving critical acclaim and solidifying her status as a soul legend. The album features the hit 'Damn Your Eyes', which reached the top of the Billboard charts, illustrating its commercial success and impact on the R&B scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Seven Year Itch sound like?
Etta James blends soulful vocals with bluesy grooves and heartfelt storytelling, creating an emotional tapestry of love and resilience. Rooted in jazz and R&B.
What makes Seven Year Itch by Etta James notable?
'Seven Year Itch' is notable for its blend of genres that showcases Etta James's versatility, receiving critical acclaim and solidifying her status as a soul legend. The album features the hit 'Damn Your Eyes', which reached the top of the Billboard charts, illustrating its commercial success and impact on the R&B scene. By the time 'Seven Year Itch' was released in 1988, Etta James had already established herself as a formidable figure in music, known for her powerful voice and eclectic style. This album marked her return after a series of personal struggles and represented a significant moment in her career as she sought to reclaim her place in the music industry during the late 1980s.
How many songs are on Seven Year Itch?
Seven Year Itch has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I Got the Will 2:54
- 2 Jump Into My Fire Standout 4:07
- 3 Shakey Ground 3:18
- 4 Come to Mama 4:22
- 5 Damn Your Eyes Standout 4:11
- 6 Breakin' Up Somebody's Home Standout 4:29
- 7 The Jealous Kind 4:11
- 8 How Strong Is a Woman 3:27
- 9 It Ain't Always What You Do (It's Who You Let See You Do It) 3:27
- 10 One Night 4:13
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