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: Leonard Chess saw potential in Etta as a sophisticated ballad singer. He moved her away from gritty R&B and toward lush, orchestral arrangements.

: Though the single peaked in early 1961, it was recorded and released on the 1960 LP, eventually becoming her definitive signature song. 3. The "Deep Feature" Highlights EttaJAMES1955-1960.7z - FileFactory

Discovered by Johnny Otis at age 15, Etta's early years were defined by "jump blues" and "up-tempo" R&B. : Leonard Chess saw potential in Etta as

: A song that proved she could handle orchestral pop without losing her bluesy "edge." she was "Peaches

: In 1955, she was "Peaches," a gritty street-smart girl; by 1960, she was a refined woman capable of immense vulnerability.

: A heartbreaking soul ballad that reached #2 on the R&B charts.