When Jerry Wexler was asked to produce Etta James’ CD “The Right Time” he was stuck as to who to have play organ on a couple of tracks. I suggested that he give Steve Winwood a call. Mr. Winwood had only one day available so he flew over from London for the recording session and I was honored to be cited in the liner notes for having the “notion.” That’s as close as I ever got to “meeting” Etta James (or Steve Winwood) but I remain happy to have contributed to a such a great collaboration. Steve flew in from London, recorded the songs, and flew back again that evening. Pretty impressive since this was the first attempt to “come back” for Etta. Be sure to read the LA Times online obituary for Etta James.
– Stephen Rabow
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