After a brief lull in the late 50s, Etta signed with (a subsidiary of the legendary Chess Records ) in 1960. This move was the most significant turning point in her career.
: Leonard Chess saw potential in Etta as a sophisticated ballad singer. He moved her away from gritty R&B and toward lush, orchestral arrangements. EttaJAMES1955-1960.7z - FileFactory
: In 1955, she was "Peaches," a gritty street-smart girl; by 1960, she was a refined woman capable of immense vulnerability. After a brief lull in the late 50s,