In The Basement

Etta James · Her Best [1997]

In the Basement



Ohh, now tell me where can you party, child, all night long?

In the basement, down in the basement, yeah.

Oh where can you go when your money gets low?

In the basement, whoa down in the basement

And if a storm is taking place, you can jam and still be safe

In the basement, down in the basement, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah



Where can you dance to any music you choose?

In the basement, whoa down in the basement

Oh, you got the comforts of home, a nightclub too.

In the basement, whoa down in the basement.

There's no cover charge or fee and the food and drinks are free,

In the basement, down in the basement



Come on child, you can do it, you can do it, yeah



Guitar lead

In the basement, that's where it's at (4x)

In the basement, in the basement, in the basement

that's where its at



(You tell 'em)

Where they don't , where they don't check you age at the door,

In the basement, whoa down in the basement

Barracuda and ??? 'til your feet get sore

In the basement, whoa down in the basement

Do any dance you want to do, there's no one under you

In the basement, I know it, you tell 'em oh-h-h-h I wanna go



In the basement, that's where it's at (4x)

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In The Basement

Etta James delivers a raw, soulful performance on 'In The Basement,' a track that exemplifies her signature blend of gospel intensity and R&B sensibility. Recorded for the compilation 'Her Best [1997],' the song showcases her powerful vocal range and emotional depth, characteristic of her work spanning from the 1960s through the 1990s. The recording captures the essence of her live energy, transforming a standard blues and soul structure into a compelling statement of personal expression. As part of her extensive discography, this track stands alongside other iconic recordings that define her legacy in American music, highlighting her ability to convey deep feeling through her voice and the backing arrangements.