Ethel Waters - Heat Wave Harlem On My Mind

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Review by Umesh Ramidi

Heat Wave Harlem On My Mind: A Slice of 1933 Jazz Magic Alright, let’s talk about Heat Wave Harlem On My Mind, Ethel Waters’ gem from way back in ’33. This album doesn’t just sit there collecting dust—it jumps off the shelf and grabs you by the ears. With its mix of Stage & Screen vibes, jazz swagger, and that Broadway-style musical pizzazz, it’s like stepping into a smoky club where everyone's got something to say and a melody to prove it. Released on Columbia Records with tunes penned by none other than Irving Berlin (yeah, that Berlin), this record feels like a time capsule stuffed with sass and soul. Now, I gotta shout out two tracks that stuck with me long after the needle lifted off the vinyl. First up is “Heat Wave.” Oh man, this one’s a burner. Ethel’s voice? It’s not singing—it’s storytelling. She belts out those lyrics like she’s lived every word, and honestly, maybe she did. The track has this irresistible groove that makes you wanna tap your feet or spin around the room even if you’ve got two left legs. You can practically hear the sweat dripping off the band as they swing hard behind her. It’s hot—but not just because of the title. Then there’s “Harlem On My Mind,” which hits different. It’s slower, moodier, but still packs a punch. Ethel sounds like she’s whispering secrets straight into your ear, all while painting this vivid picture of Harlem buzzing with life. There’s something haunting yet comforting about the way she delivers it. Like yeah, life ain’t perfect, but damn if it isn’t beautiful anyway. Every note drips with emotion—you don’t just listen; you feel it. What strikes me most about this album is how alive it feels. Sure, it’s nearly a hundred years old, but Ethel’s voice cuts through time like a knife through butter. Listening to these songs now, it’s wild to think about what was happening back then—the world was messy, people were struggling, but here’s this woman pouring her heart into music that still resonates today. Here’s the kicker though—imagine hearing this for the first time on some crackly radio in 1933. No Spotify playlists, no fancy headphones, just raw sound hitting your eardrums. Feels almost impossible now, right? Maybe that’s why albums like this matter so much—they remind us where we came from, even when we’re busy scrolling TikTok at warp speed. So next time you’re feeling disconnected, throw on Heat Wave Harlem On My Mind. Let Ethel take you somewhere real—even if it’s just for three minutes and twenty-two seconds.

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Artist: Ethel Waters
Album: Heat Wave Harlem On My Mind

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Heat Wave
Harlem On My Mind

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Catalog Numbers

2826-D

Labels

Columbia

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM
  • Blue

Credits

RoleCredit
Written-ByBerlin

Notes

  • From "As Thousands Cheer."
  • Vocal Orchestra Accompaniment

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): Ⓦ152521 3-A-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): Ⓦ152522 2-A-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 152521
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 152522

About Ethel Waters

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African-American singer and actress, born Chester, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1896, died Chatsworth, California September 1, 1977. Inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame in 1973. She started her career in the 1920s singing blues and also performed jazz, big band, and pop music, on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She died at 80 from heart disease. During the 1930s, she was married to . She is the great aunt of singer .

Name Vars

  • E. Waters
  • Ethal Walters
  • Ethel Walters
  • Ethel Waters And Others
  • Ethel Waters With Orchestra
  • Miss Ethel Waters
  • Walters
  • Waters

Aliases

  • Mamie Jones

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Ethel Waters' 1933 album *Heat Wave Harlem On My Mind* features songs written by the legendary Irving Berlin. It blends jazz and musical theater styles, capturing the vibrant energy of Harlem during that era. The tracks "Heat Wave" and "Harlem On My Mind" became iconic, showcasing Waters' powerful voice and stage presence. Pretty cool how one album can tie together such big names in music history!