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

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.