The late great Etta James was born on January 25, 1938. Randy Newman wrote and Lowell George plays the slide guitar on this gem from her 1974 Chess Records release, Come A Little Closer.
January 25, 2021
Mike’s ‘Mericana Monday –
January 25, 2021
The B-Side: Björn Falk
With a “Crimson and Clover” style fuzzed out vibrato guitar part and a classic backbeat “Hunter/Lobster” by Björn Falk marries an early rock n’ roll vibe with a more modern indie rock sound for a fresh but timeless sound. The song crackles with an infectious nervous energy, most notably due to Falk’s vocals which harken back to Stan Ridgway’s playful yelp. This is a jam for an art school dance party and exactly what we need to start our week off on the good foot.