Greatest Gospel Hits, Vol. 2

by Etta James

Overview

It hardly matters what Etta James sings, whether it be country, blues, soul, R&B, or even pop tunes; she puts a stamp on it. This super-budget second volume of her gospel "hits" -- she never really had one let alone two CDs' worth -- by the completely dodgy Curb label (they simply suck when it comes to reissues) is a solid collection not because it is compiled well, but because James could sing license plates and they'd still stir your soul. There are a number of traditional tunes -- and Curb could get all semiotic and call the tunes themselves hits, even if they weren't by James -- along with readings of Edwin Hawkins' "Oh Happy Day" and Hank Williams' "I Saw the Light," backed by a gospel choir. ~ Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	03/19/2002
Label:	Curb
UPC:	0715187873124
Rank:	116914

Tracks

1. Blowin' in the Wind
2. I'll Fly Away From Here
3. I'll Make It Alright
4. Let's All Go Down to the River
5. Lord, Don't Move the Mountain
6. Storms of Troubled Times
7. Swing Low (Sweet Chariot)
8. Walk Over God's Heaven
9. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
10. Amen/This Little Light of Mine

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Etta James   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Jack Jackson   Arranger
David Thompson   Arranger
Stan Shulman   Arranger
Traditional   Composer
Jim Weatherly   Composer