Etta James and the Roots Band - Burning Down the House
by Daniel E. Catullo III
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Actor: Etta James and the Roots BandDirector: Daniel E. Catullo III
Brand: Koch International
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-09-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
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DVD Review: A Living Legend !
Summary: 4 Stars
Etta James has had a long, distinguished career in music, which is reflected in the 90-minute concert now available on this DVD.
In front of an enthusiastic audience, she delivers 15 songs in her trade-mark, tough and tender, take-no-prisoners style that puts her up with the elite artists of our time. The songs cover blues, soul, rhythm and blues, jazz, funk and even some flat-out rock--Etta handles sensitive ballads and raucus ravers with equal emotion and heart. Although seated throughout the concert, she knows how to connect with an audience.
She is backed by The Roots Band, a large group of talented musicians, that includes two of Etta's sons. I guess talent can be hereditary ! The set includes Etta's most famous song, "At Last", which still retains its magic after so many years--but there are other highlights too--" I Just Want To Make Love To You ", "Breaking Up Somebody's Home"' "I'd Rather Go Blind", even "Born To Be Wild"--also I'm betting that her rendition of "Love and Happiness/Take Me To The River" would bring a smile to the Reverend Al Green's face !
The technical quality of the DVD is good, but not perfect. The picture occasionally seems a bit hazy--the sound perhaps not as sharp as it should be. At the same time, it adds to the atmosphere of the event--an R & B concert in a blues club is not a Mozart quartet recital ! This music is supposed to be a little rough around the edges.
When you are thinking of the great "ladies of song"--Bessie, Billie, Ella, Sarah, Dinah, Aretha--don't forget Etta--she belongs !
Description of Etta James and the Roots Band - Burning Down the House
Etta James, and her long time backing band - The Roots Band, showcases her ability to take on any genre and conquer it. In Burning Down The House she goes from the sultry jazz of "At Last" to the Rock'n'Roll of "I Just Wanna Make Love to You," to the deep blues of "I'd Rather Go Blind" to the funk of "You Can Leave Your Hat On."Track Listing:
1. Come to Mama
2. I Just Wanna Make Love to You
3. Born to Be Wild
4. I'd Rather Go Blind
5. All the Way Down
6. Breaking Up Somebody's Home
7. At Last
8. You can Leave your Hat on
9. Something's Got a Hold on Me
10. Your Good Thing is About to End
11. Rock me Baby
12. Love and Happiness
13. Sugar on the Floor
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