After several successful singles, Ella’s only Sound Stage 7 release was recorded at Music City Recorders in Nashville, Tennessee. The self-titled LP is all classic, no filler and surely ranks among the deepest soul in her catalog. Full of strong ballads that showcase her raw and emotive style, each song is perfectly arranged to showcase Ella’s powerful vocals. Standout tracks include Sit Down and Cry, All The Time, and Stop Giving Your Man Away. The LP also features Ella’s 1969 hit “He Called Me Baby” which entered the top 40 R&B charts and garnered a Grammy nomination. Newly remastered and pressed on audiophile virgin vinyl. Limited to only 500 copies.
01. STOP GIVING YOUR MAN AWAY 02. SIT DOWN AND CRY 03. SWEETER AND SWEETER (RAY, RAY, RAY) 04. STARVING FOR LOVE 05. FRAGILE (HANDLE WITH CARE) 06. HE CALLED ME BABY 07. I WANT TO WALK TROUGH THIS LIFE WITH YOU 08. DOING THE BEST I CAN 09. THE AFFAIR 10. ALL THE TIME 11. THIS BITTER EARTH
