ETTA JAMES & HARVEY FUQUA If I Can't Have You DEC '59

Harvey (of the Moonglows) and Chess Records and Etta from Chess-related labels. Written by them. Made #52 Pop and #6 R&B. Bought it new. *** I was a record collector in the 50s and 60s, mostly R&B, doowop, and Motown. My first two purchased records were 78s in '56...Peggy Sue and Blue Suede Shoes (still got em).
I listened mostly to KDIA in San Francisco/Oakland back in the day. If I liked a new song, I bought it. Hence you may discover some great songs as we go on this journey. Remember, just because it wasn't a hit doesn't mean it wasn't a great song.

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Music

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• northern
• r&b

[garnoldmusic]

This is definitely a forever favoite of the soul Hall of Fame. Right?

[srercrcr]

@garnoldmusic You can count on my vote! Thx

[fredo5115]

I believe I first heard this on Alan Freed's WABC radio show. It blew my mind. It might have been on Jocko's show.I loved Etta and Harvey. I knew he sang with the Moonglows, because I'm sure Alan or Jocko made sure we knew it even though his voice was unmistakable.

[srercrcr]

@fredo5115 Yea, if I recall correctly, Alan Freed had Harvey and the Monnglows on his stage shows. Ever heard SPOONFUL?

[warpold]

R.I.P Etta. You will be remembered always.

[Zairebabyphat]

i got this cd her and Harvey blow the song go head they sang it . i love this song!

[MrFrenchTickler]

never heard any of her songs until she recently passed........heard this song on a college radio station today and i had to listen to it again! RIP Etta

[Creamiehead]

The great Etta James and Harvey Fuqua (of The Moonglows) who produced her, New Birth and Sylvester to just name three...)

[billyhunter]

thanks Etta, rip



[DoctorDoubleX]

R.I.P.

[jody808]

i have a copy of this 45, i love it!

[sauceka]

There will never be anyone like Etta James !!!!! Love her.

[DeedleDeedleDumplin]

Just gooooood music. Luv Miss Etta !