Produced by Jerry Wexler
Recorded at Cherokee Recording Studios, Hollywood
Re-mastering by: Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London

Originally released on Warners Brothers to scant acclaim in 1978, this Jerry Wexler-produced masterpiece finds James in astounding voice with a batch of great material to apply her massive interpretive powers to. The band, including the cream of the late-’70s Los Angeles session hot-shots (Cornell Dupree, Jeff Porcaro, Chuck Rainey, Plas Johnson, Jim Horn), lays it down soulful and simple and the result is a modern-day R&B classic. Highlights abound throughout, but special attention must be turned to James’ takes on “Only Women Bleed” and the Eagles’ “Take It to the Limit.” By Cub Koda/AMG

Personnel: Etta James, vocals / Chuck Rainey, bass / Jeff Porcaro, drums / Keith Johnson, electric piano / Cornell Dupree, lead guitar / Larry Carlton, rhythm guitar / Brian Ray, slide guitar / Richard Tee, piano / Tom Roady, percussion / Jim Horn, Plas Johnson, saxophones
Backing Vocals – Alexander Hamilton, Gilbert Ivey, Henry Jackson, Joyce Austin, Merry Clayton,Reuben Franklin
Arranged By – Alexander Hamilton, Jimmy Haskell, Larry Carlton
Engineer – Bruce Robb, Joe Chicarelli*
Mixed By – Bruce Robb, Dee Robb