At Last
Etta James · Heart & Soul / A Retrospective [2011]
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
Ohh yeah yeah
At last
The skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped up in clover
The night that I looked at you
I found a dream, that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to rest my head to
A thrill that I had never known
Ohh yeah yeah?
And you smiled,
Oh and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
for you are mine....
At Last!!!
At Last - Etta James
Etta James's 1960 recording of 'At Last' stands as a definitive moment in jazz and soul history, reimagining the classic song with raw emotional power. Released on her landmark album 'At Last,' the track features her distinctive, gritty vocal delivery that transformed the composition into an anthem of romantic longing. The recording captures the essence of the mid-20th-century R&B and jazz scene, blending smooth instrumentation with James's signature intensity. This version remains a cornerstone of her discography, widely recognized for its ability to convey deep personal feeling without relying on the original melody's structure. It continues to be celebrated as a masterclass in vocal performance and has become an enduring standard in the genre.