W-O-M-A-N
Etta James · Complete Modern & Kent Recordings [2005]
Oh, oh, oh yeah, oh
Talking about you, a man
Always ready to go
When it come to movin' daddy
Baby, you're almost gold
Oh, oh, oh
I'm a W.O.M.A.N.
A woman
A woman
You ain't got nothin' in your pocket
To keep no girl alive
But she got somethin' for all you men
Somethin' to make you cry
Ha, ow, ow, ow
I'm a W.O.M.A.N.
A woman, yeah
A woman
Now Davy Crockett
He was the king of the wild frontier
I'd take him down
If he had his old dead self here
Now Jesse James and Frank James
Baddest men in the land
We got some women, who'd make 'em eat now
Out of your hand
Now John Dillinger
The woman in red got him
Now teach all you hardies about a W.O.M.A.N.
Ow, ow, ow
I'm a W O M one A and a N
A woman
A woman
I'm a woman child
And I ain't lyin'
For sure I'm a woman, yeah
And I ain't hardly died yet
Woman
One little rib tickle
From the side of bed, yeah, yeah
They call us woman
Oh, yeah
Oh, oh yeah
Talking about you, a man
Always ready to go
When it come to movin' daddy
Baby, you're almost gold
Oh, oh, oh
I'm a W.O.M.A.N.
A woman
A woman
You ain't got nothin' in your pocket
To keep no girl alive
But she got somethin' for all you men
Somethin' to make you cry
Ha, ow, ow, ow
I'm a W.O.M.A.N.
A woman, yeah
A woman
Now Davy Crockett
He was the king of the wild frontier
I'd take him down
If he had his old dead self here
Now Jesse James and Frank James
Baddest men in the land
We got some women, who'd make 'em eat now
Out of your hand
Now John Dillinger
The woman in red got him
Now teach all you hardies about a W.O.M.A.N.
Ow, ow, ow
I'm a W O M one A and a N
A woman
A woman
I'm a woman child
And I ain't lyin'
For sure I'm a woman, yeah
And I ain't hardly died yet
Woman
One little rib tickle
From the side of bed, yeah, yeah
They call us woman
Oh, yeah
Oh, oh yeah
W-O-M-A-N by Etta James
Etta James delivers a commanding performance on 'W-O-M-A-N,' a track that exemplifies her mastery of the R&B and soul genres. Recorded for the 'Complete Modern & Kent Recordings' compilation, the song showcases her powerful vocal range and emotive delivery, characteristic of her work during the mid-20th century. As a staple of her discography, the recording captures the raw energy and rhythmic drive that defined her contributions to modern music. The piece stands as a testament to her ability to transform simple melodies into profound statements on female identity and strength, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential vocalists in the history of soul.
