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Tell MamaEtta James
Blues · 1960s

Tell Mama

Released 1968Blues
Classic

A fiery, Muscle Shoals soul-blues peak. Powerful and beloved. A standout. Released in 1968, it's one of Etta James's later high points.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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