Etta James’ Enchanting Voice in ‘Something’s Got A Hold On Me’

Introduction

“Something’s Got A Hold On Me” is an iconic song by the legendary American singer Etta James. Released in 1962, this soulful classic has etched its place in the annals of music history. Etta James, often referred to as the ‘Soul Queen’, delivers a powerful and emotionally charged performance that continues to captivate listeners worldwide.

Did You Know?

• Etta James, born Jamesetta Hawkins, began her music career at a young age and went on to become one of the most influential artists in the soul and R&B genres.
• “Something’s Got A Hold On Me” was originally released in 1962 and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
• This song gained widespread recognition after being featured in several films and commercials, solidifying its status as a timeless classic. 

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Oh oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah (Yeah)
I get a feeling that I never, never, never, never had before, no no (Yeah)
And I just gotta tell you right now that I
I believe, I really do believe that

Something’s got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
Oohoh, something’s got a hold on me right now, child (oh, it must be love)

Let me tell you now
I got a feeling, I feel so strange
Everything about me seems to have changed
Step by step, I got a brand new walk
I even sound sweeter when I talk

[Chorus]
I said, oh, oh, oh, oh
heyyyy baby
Oh, it must be love (you know it must be love)

Let me tell you know
Something’s got a hold on me, yeah (oh, it must be love)
Oohoh, something’s got a hold on me right now, child (oh, it must be love)

Let me tell you now
I never felt like this before
Something’s got a hold on me that won’t let go
I believe I’d die if I only could
I sure feel strange, but it sure feels good

[Chorus]

Let me tell you know
My heart feels heavy, my feet feel light
I shake all over, but I feel alright
I never felt like this before
Something’s got a hold on me that won’t let go
I never thought it could happen to me
Got me heavy without the misery
I never thought it could be this way
Love’s sure gonna put a hurting on me

[Chorus]

Yeah, he walks like love (you know he walks like love)
He talks like love (you know he talks like love)
Makes me feel alright (makes me feel alright)
In the middle of the night (in the middle of the night)

La na la la (la la la la)
La na la la (la la la la)