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Experience the roots of R&B with Etta James and Leonard Chess. Discover the legendary music makers' influence on the genre.
When Leonard Chess—the founder of James’s label, Chess Records—first heard the song, James says, “he got up and left the room ’cause he started crying… When he came back in the room ...
Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess envisioned James as a classic ballad stylist who had potential to cross over to the pop charts and soon surrounded the singer with violins and other string instruments.
The Synergy of Their Musical Styles: Etta James’ soulful voice blended harmoniously with Leonard Chess’ passion for authentic and raw music. Together, they created a unique fusion of blues, R&B, and soul, pushing boundaries and captivating audiences worldwide.
31. Jan. 2012 · With Fuqua, Etta went on to sing songs like “I Just Want to Make Love to You”, “If I Can’t Have You” and later became the duo “Betty & Dupree” on Kent Records while also recording on Chess due to the lack of money they were paid on Chess.
In this article, we will delve into the journey of Etta James and Leonard Chess, exploring their early years, their collaboration at Chess Records, their achievements, and the indelible mark they left on the world of music.
Auch Etta fühlt sich zu Leonard hingezogen, weiß jedoch, dass er nie ihr Lebenspartner sein wird. Leonard verlässt schließlich seine Firma. Er steigt in seinen Cadillac, sieht ein letztes Mal sein Firmenzeichen im Rückspiegel und stirbt an der nächsten Abbiegung an einem Herzinfarkt.
