<P> "Something's Got a Hold on Me" was written by Etta James, Leroy Kirkland and Pearl Woods, while it was produced by two founders of the Chess Records, Leonard and Phil Chess . The song was released as the third single from James' 1962 self - titled studio album . It was served as a 7" vinyl disc with the other song, "Waiting for Charlie to Come Home", as the B - side in the United States . Later, the track was included on the singer's 1963 compilation album Etta James Top Ten . The live version of "Something's Got a Hold on Me" also appeared on Etta James' first live album, Etta James Rocks the House (1964). In 1992, the song was a part of her greatest hits album, My Greatest Songs . </P> <P> "Something's Got a Hold on Me" is an R&B track with elements of soul, blues, and gospel . The song lasts for a duration of 2: 48 (two minutes and 48 seconds). According to the sheet music published by EMI Music Publishing, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" was composed in the key of G minor and set as the moderate tempo of 72 beats per minute with a "strong beat". James' vocals in the song span on nearly one and a half octaves, from the low - note of D to the high - note of G . </P> <P> 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 . 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. King . There, the singer sang the track with backing guitar played by King . That performance was released as a CD and home video entitled "A Night of Blistering Blues". </P> <Ul> <Li> US 7" single </Li> </Ul>

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