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#220 I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU Etta James
Muddy Waters recorded the earliest version of the Willie Dixon composition "I Just Want To Make Love To You" in 1954. His rendition was pure blues and issued as a single on Chess Records. Etta James recorded her remake in 1961 for her Chess debut album 'At Last'. 
Being sung from a female perspective drastically shifted the context of Dixon's lyrics. Her approach was not as gritty as the original, but James belts it out with gusto. Strings make it more romantic without diminishing its sexual energy. The Rolling Stones covered the song in 1964 and many others have done so since.
James continued performing and touring into the new century. Ill health affected her ability in later years. In 2008, Beyonce portrayed her in the film 'Cadillac Records', a movie dealing with the Chess label. James released her final album of new material in 2011 on Verve Forecast, entitled 'The Dreamer'. The following year, she died of leukemia aged 73. James was a remarkable and unique vocalist with a career spanning several decades.
 
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
A new song is added each day.