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Etta James

Here's a couple of interpretations of Willie Dixon songs by two singers from the same era, that may or may not have shared a stage at one time or another. Etta James's 1961 take, doing "I Just Want To Make Love To You", is about as rough as you could expect from a record with strings on it. At different parts she sounds like the recipient of her aural advances is going to get something ripped off in the process, then she turns to an almost cooing voice. We've all probably had significant others with that talent, though not with strings, possible a little more psycho. A remarkable effect.

Koko Taylor

Koko Taylor's 1966 version of "Wang Dang Doodle" is dripping with Chicago. Chess Records, label mate Buddy Guy on guitar doing that trademark lick, along with the usual Chess regulars including Dixon on vocals.

Both songs have been posted here before, but the link to James's was dead so I figured what the hell. They're both Dixon songs and both were recorded in Chicago. It was just too easy to throw a compare and contrast exercise at you.

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Listen:
Etta James - I Just Want To Make Love To You mp3 at Deds (?)
Koko Taylor -  Wang Dang Doodle mp3 at Le Mellotron