Something's Got a Hold on Me. Background and composition[edit] "Something's Got a Hold on Me" is an R&B track[6] with elements of soul, blues,[7] and gospel.[8] The song lasts for a duration of 2:48 (two minutes and 48 seconds).[2] According to the sheet music published by EMI Music Publishing, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" was composed in the key of G major and set as the moderate tempo of 72 beats per minute with a "strong beat".[7] James' vocals in the song span on nearly one and a half octaves, from the low-note of D4 to the high-note of G5.[7] Live performances[edit] On September 27, 1963, Etta James first performed "Something's Got a Hold on Me" at the New Era Club in Nashville, Tennessee; later the performance was recorded and was included on her first live album Etta James Rocks the House.[4] During a "King-led all-star concert" which was held at the Ebony Theater, Los Angeles, California in 1987, James performed the song again with American blues musician B.B.
Track listing[edit] Reception[edit] ETTA JAMES - Somethings Got A Hold On Me. Avicii - Levels. Christina Aguilera - Something's Got a Hold On Me (Burlesque) Jessica Mauboy - Something's Got a Hold On Me. Flo Rida - Good Feeling. Etta James - Good Feeling (Extended version) Ryan Daniel Remix.2012. Etta James Something's Got A Hold On Me. Ohhhhohhhhhh sometimes, I get a good feeling. Vaya con Dios - Somethings Got A Hold On Me (Night Owls1990)