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  • I hate when people make dumb couple how could someone sing black you're so stupid

  • R.I.P. Etta James

  • Christina Aguilera and Etta James: true divas.

  • I don't know why haters Gotta Pay mind to what they don't like. Why don't all haters Just stick to what they do like? Lol it makes no sense to me! Anyways, there's a reason why Etta's family chose her to sing at Etta's funeral. Love You always Etta, if it weren't for Christina, I wouldn't know Etta James music. Love You always Xtina & Etta -3

  • Christina should definitely do a tribute to Etta at the Grammys. I know many ppl don't like the way she sings but like Christina said she got her style by listening to Etta. After watching a live performance of Etta /watch?v=WzibSiJv8hc&feature=f­vsr I can totally see it. And yes, Christina would do Etta proud because that's how Etta would sing back in the day. And for the record I don't think you have to be black in order to have soul.

  • Huh No way does Christina sound "black". Just because she has a huge voice does not make her sound "black" or soulful. Nobody should sing Etta at the Grammy's,although Christina could be the big favorite just because she has done some horrifying cover of At Last. Anyway, everybody is brainwashed into thinking that Christina is a soul singer, Please, she does not have an inch of soul-ness in her. Sorry fans, but thats the truth. A lot of you will disagree but thats the opinion of many people too.

  • @bettylrt It's just too bad that Etta James completely disagreed with you.

  • @LimelightsFaded I know its so sad hahaha RIP Etta the Queen of Soul.

  • I think both Beyonce's and Christina's versions are both different but very good. Christina definitely tries to channel Etta on hers but I love Beyonce's control & tone on hers. RIP Etta James.

  • Timeless voices, RIP Etta James :-(

  • Christina for the Etta James tribute at the Grammys, NOT Beyonce!! When she payed tribute to Aretha Franklin and James Brown, she can do it sure as hell MUCH better for the legendary Etta James!!!!!!!!

    PLEASE LET CHRISTINA SING AT THE GRAMMYS!!!!!!!!

    RIP Etta James. Your incredible voice will NEVER be forgotten!

  • @sirre94 Hell yeah! PREACH!!

    Beyonce is a nice singer, but the truth is that she has been most of the time greatly overshadowed by Aguilera's music career. It's ok if Beyonce also loved Etta, but Aguilera had already stablished a relationship with Etta way before Beyonce ever claimed Etta was also her inspiration. Sorry Beyonce, but Aguilera is more to Etta & viceversa than you.

  • RIP Mrs James

  • RIP ETTA JAMES, hope to see a tribute from Christina on the GRAMMYS

  • I love Christina and Etta <3 I love the old sound of Ettas songs <3 I love the bumps and grinds <3 I love the 50`s <3 I love blues, jazz and soul since I was 2 years old <3 ,,,, just like Christina :)

  • mary j blige is an asshole

  • @wooldoor85 why is she an asshole? what happen? she got beef with xtina or the legendary Etta?

  • i started listening to etta james because she is christina aguileras favorite singer and now i love etta james. at last is so beautiful!

  • I don't think it really matters what haters or everyone thinks lol. If you get Etta's seal of approval, you're in. And if you think Christina isn't versatile, flip through Fighter, I Love You Porgy, and Monday Morning. That's three genre's worth of art.

  • Etta didn't like Beyonce because she was angry at the fact that instead of her going to Obama's wedding to sing HER song, Beyonce went and did it for her...

  • @ChAonti uh no first it was his inaugartion smart one and she said BEyonce can't sing well enough and she didn't ask permission

  • @mjjcng8958 are you stupid? read my comment again, nowhere in it did i bitch on beyonce. there's a difference between praising christina and dissing beyonce. dumb fuck.

  • @2196Songbird you think beyonce is a more versatile singer than christina?? you must not be familiar with christina aguilera's music. she's basically sung something from every genre at some point. but i love them both, beyonce and christina are two of my favorite singers

  • @cpos13 hey stop bitching on beyonce beyonce is a great singer.

  • I think that a lot of singers today lack any real vocal talent and could never match up to the legends. But with that aside, no matter how I felt about Christina, I can't' deny that she has a VOICE on her. Even Etta sees that and thats saying a lot.

  • I love Beyonce and all. But Christina sounds like Etta without even trying. But all three are really talented vocalists.

  • Two of my most favourite artists together this is the best!!!

  • love this vid xx

  • WHO IS BEYONCE? CHRISTINA IS BETTER OF COURSE

  • @SerenaCMs

    It is not Etta's song to begin with. She covered it herself. Her version is just famous...but I do love Christina & Beyonce.

  • well, Etta James reportedly was miffed at Beyonce singing her iconic song in her place for the inauguration, which I can understand. If they wanted to attract the young-uns they could have had Beyonce sing something else. Not exactly Beyonce's fault, though.

  • This is one of the many reasons why Booty shakin diva will never be on Christina's level. Christina's voice is unmatchable pretty much by the entire humanity while beyonce can be drowned by well majority of the living people in the entire world

  • Honestly I feel that beyonce sang "at last" literally everywhere she went so I think it's justifiable that Etta was pissed. I also think beyonce comes across as fake, arrogant. Btw I love Etta and Christina. I'm glad I got to see this.

  • i love christina so beutiful

  • I love Beyonce and she's one of the most talented singers out there, BUT everytime Christina sings, she seems more black than Bee. She has so much more POWER and PASSION in her voice <3

  • @DannyTravis totally christina is amazing

  • I love Christina's dress!

  • @SerenaCMs Etta has dementia. She said that stuff about B after her diagnosis.

  • I love them

  • I like Beyonce but ppl buggin, Bee's vocals doesn't toch Christina.

  • @ Christina: That's MISS JAMES to you!!!!

  • @KreyolChick LMFAO you made a funny.

  • @KreyolChick Christina has 1 vocal style that really can't be touched or changed.

  • Agree, the voice of Christina has no comparision

  • joss needs to cut it with her fake-ass accent she does when singing... and speaking!

  • Is it me or do Christina's boobs look weird? Her makeup is amazing, but it's just weird....

  • @nsam Push-up bras work WONDERS am i right?

  • what etta james is to xtina; xtina is to me.

  • @thesunsalwaysshining i could say the same thing

  • @thesunsalwaysshining SAME HERE :) CHRISTINA AGUILERA IS MY BIGGEST MUSIC ROLE MODEL IN MY LIFE!

  • They are really cute together

    love it, love it, love it ^^

  • Where is the interview that Etta is talking about where Christina mentions Etta as an influence? Is it here on YouTube?

  • etta and christina THE BEST!

  • oooo m g! ♥

  • nice share, thanks so much

  • an old soul, no doubt!!

    thank you, coolsweetgroovy.. ~smiles~

  • Did she call Etta James a FOLK singer?

  • She said soul singer :)

  • soul singer

  • Christina and Etta looks so sweet together. They are pretty much the same. Etta pretended to be nice to Beyonce, but yeah she really don't like her lol.

    (I do have a feeling that Etta was alittle bothered by Beyonce because she outshined her in some of her songs hehe. Just sayin)

  • Beyoncé outshining Etta James? No way!

  • Beyoncé may sing technically better but overall she CAN'T sing better 'cause she's got no soul.

  • What is soul to yall in Paris then? Because I'm a black woman coming from the south, and I think Beyonce does have soul (it may not be the tradition gospel sound, but she brings alot of elements of that soul when she performs on stage). Overall she is a pop singer, but she can definitely blow.

  • joss stone is soul... for sure

  • Yeah, Joss is one of the few white artist that has that geniune soul

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  • Xtina does alot of different kinds of music. Overall she's known as a pop artist, but she can do so many genres. She doesn't limit herself.

    Joss Stone does mostly r&b, soul sounding music. She voice sounds good to it too

  • Just got this official ringtone at DownloadEveryTone. Com I love this song!

  • good day

  • christina is way better than beyonce

    she's legend.

  • @suntfoartebruneta thats why etta james like christina better then beyonce. She knows Beyonce is a fake whore. Etta James is a legend. And she is right Christina is an old soul. FUCK BEYEONCEEEEEEEEEEEEE! STANS kiss my ass.

  • @suntfoartebruneta,Christina has amazing voice but she isn't a legend!Etta is a Legend=))))I think its not correct to call a singer "Legend" who's career is like only about 10 years !The Real Legends - Tina Turner,Gladys Night,Whitney Houston,Chaka Khan,Etta James!These singers proved that they are Real Legends that influenced generations of singers =)

  • @pupcsnow I agree with you! people misuse that word a lot now days. the people you just named, They are REAL legends!1(also mariah carey is a real legend as well) hahahah:) have a nice day

  • @pupcsnow are u on drugs? so she must has 80 years to be called legend?? ok u dont like christina, its obvious, but dont say bullshit! peace

  • @pupcsnow shut up bitch,,ur soo stupid. xtinas talent is enouh to call her legendary. U whore

  • @suntfoartebruneta u cant really say christina is better than beyonce cos they both sing differently. christina jus riffs evrything which gets annoying afterwards and beyonce i feel is very versatile nd does anything. i dont feel christina gave at last very much justice. etta felt the music nd sang with soul but u also heard the music lol :)

  • @2196Songbird soz the words lol :)

  • maybe she codnt play here because christina is white duh

  • man, christina should have played etta james in cadillac records. you can tell she genuinely adores etta and her music.

  • She should have. It seems like Etta respects Christina too as well.

  • she's a white hispanic

    she's so cool

  • she's both. irish mom, ecuadorian dad.

    chaka is so beautiful !!

  • Looks like grandma and grand daughter sitting together.

  • Christina has been a huge fan, nearly every interview I've seen her in, she said Etta James is her all time favorite singer. So you can totally tell, she is so honored to be able to sing with Etta James in that interview. I wish they would do a duet!

  • and they swear shez bein like marilyn, lol go figure.

  • besides her voice,now i see why christina likes etta, etta was the "bad girl" or "Xtina" of her time back then.

    Etta used to sing about some really racy subjecs, just like xtina

  • Etta LOVES Christina but seem to NOT like Beyonce so much lmfao.!

  • haha thats what I was going to say!

  • lol noone does the song better than the original hunny :)...

  • LOL so that would mean Etta James' version wasn't the best either because her version sure wasn't the original the original was by Glen Miller and then Nat King Cole did it and Etta was 3rd so her old ass has no rights to that song...You people swear you know everything but you really don't.

  • yeah and you're here acting as if you DO know everything, but are you sure you really do?

    cuz since you seem to be a big fan of beyonce, you are probably just obsessed with beyonce and ignore any other great singers, even though many of them are actually BETTER than beyonce.

    If you really know everything like u act, do you know that beyonce is not even in the top 100 singers of ALL TIME? Etta James is no.22 and Christina is number 58. Ohhhhh where's our adorable perfect diva beyonce?

  • LOL gurl i guarantee u i know more then u...Im not obsessed wit beyonce i just state the truth...So I'm guessing ur mad that Etta wasn't the first one to sing or write it huh??? Are you mad that I'm Right??? I think u are...I don't know why u take so much time out to defend etta when u know her old grouchie and cranky ass dont give a shit about you...I know you know that.

  • yeah yeah right obsessors always think they are not obsessed because when they really are, they can't see the truth clearly. but I don't blame you for that, and I'm not going to keep on the argue with you because it's useless.

    We will never agree with each other's opinion, and so what? everyone has their preference, and I just don't like the offensive way you criticize people. None of us have the right to do that, and doin that only makes you look stupid. so stop it. im not replyin to u anymore

  • No it doesn't make me look stupid and I'm not even criticizing anyone. All I said is Etta wasn't the first to sing the song and you decided to make it some big deal...Then you decided to bring beyonce's name in this bashing her to lift christina and etta up because u obviously thought i was bashing christina but I wasn't because if you go to my channel then you would see I have her in my favorite music section.

  • Beyonce sucks. lalala

    christina is better :)

  • Etta wasnt first to sing at last BUT her version is the one everyone knows and when Etta is singing it that is the classical version of it. Usually the original is the best version but not always. I think Johnny Cash did amazing job when he made cover from Nine inch niles hurt. I just think Ettas version is the classic. Ofcourse this is only my opinion.

  • @LuisTaverasOfficial Yeah, she was furious Beyonce played her in, "Cadillac Records" Christina does better covers of Etta's songs anyways.

  • @randomguyxx1 She wasn't furious that she played her, she was furious about how Bey went about it. Beyonce never even contacted the woman, though she was alive and well at the time. You'd think she'd like to get her blessings, and some serious input but I guess not. Plus, Etta felt that Bey should've passed the singing at the inauguration to her, seeing that she sang Etta's version. I mean, who wouldn't be pissed. R.I.P. Etta!!!

  • Ok...please tell me who is in the pic with Fergie! I thought it was Gladys from the side. Then I thought it's Bob Marley's wife Rita with the big smile and colorful clothing.  HELP ME YOUTUBE PPL!

  • Love Christina's dress and hair. :)

  • Is there some recording of them singing together??

  • i have to say christina has just an amazing talented voice as etta james. and i'm almost positive christina can hit higher notes and belt harder than etta, and i'm pretty sure that is factual.

  • Two of the greatest singers ever!

  • :) CHRISTINA QUE BIEN Y ETTA

  • Ha Ha... you're screening your comments. LAME.

  • Thank you so much for posting this.EJ & AF are two of the greatest American vocalists.Xtina has said for YEARS that EJ inspired her;her respect is real.Xtina seems aware that she's young & that talent is useless w/out effort.(A family friend from New Orleans heard X-t's "Trouble" and asked if was an old Victoria Spivey or Billie Holliday song!)Sweet old grandmothers love AF,EJ AND CA,no matter how naughty Xtina can be.Great vid-anyone else dying for a EJ/CA duet?

  • OMG YES! that would be just my favorite thing to see. I ADORE CHRISTINA

  • Trouble by Christina? If thats what you're talking about then yes, it's a very amazing song!

  • pnizzi:

    Yes. Trouble by Christina Aguilera.

    I doubt any other young singer could perform it as well as she did.

    Astonishingly good, IMHO. It does sound like an old Victoria Spivey song. Etta remade "Sweet Little Angel" on one of her old live CDs. It also has  Baby,What You Want Me to Do". What would be your choice for an Etta &Christina duet? Mine is "In the Basement". CA seems like a woman of substance, not a poptart. Saw her live at a free concert in1998-unforgettable.

  • Thanks so much for this video, Etta is one of my favorites!

  • christina was influenced by one of the biggest soul singers. No wonder she has a legends voice.

  • i'm so happy christina met one of her favorite singers so sweet christina is the best!

  • 2 legends...how nice

  • Is Etta James black?

  • yeah

  • she's half black half white. just like Christina is half Hispanic half white.

  • christina is way better as she can do all kinds of genres!

  • i have changed my mind i think they both have their place in their music. Etta has her music, Christina has hers

  • no i think everyone takes inspirtion from music they grow up listening to. did etta james to a song identical to dirrty? did etta do a song identical to hurt?

  • how does christina copy?

  • please do not compare christina to etta that's a slap in the face. It's not even close. it's like comparing Hannah montana to janis joplin lol

  • I haven't heard something so well put in awhile

  • wow man that's really off i understand what you're saying but come on

    what songs exactly have you heard from christina please i wanna know and have you seen any live performences by christina?

  • Herbie Hancock would disagree with you.

    His opinion trumps yours.

    Sorry.

  • Yep, and he just won a grammy.

  • yes sweetie, just won a grammy for best record of the year =] xoxo

  • From Reuters: "Grammys draw lackluster ratings"  LOL!!

  • So what? That doesn't mean anything. You're an idiot. Btw, you should know the article dates from Feb 2008, wake up honey, we're in 2009 now.

  • Honey, YOU should move on. This conversation happened in 2008 and you're still replying to it? LOLOL. How sad...

  • Oh but your previous answer is reported 5 months ago, not that long, not 2008, so... seems like I hurt you.

  • You counted the months? Just sad.... This is my final reply to you, btw. Try not to miss me too much. Bye bye.

  • No, I just read. Maybe you should think about having sex with your man because you seem a bit nervous. Sad, sad, sad... OMG, girl, you have a problem! Growing old? You don't feel like answering, that's more than fine. You're sick!

  • haha now you have meee

  • I know that this is a highlight of Christina's career! ^_^

  • I think you are all nutz, Christina is the only person that you can compare to etta james. She is no etta james and will never be etta james. LIke she said she grew up on her and that is all she can do. Sorry, YOu got to come better than that.

  • Bonnie Raitt was a backup singer for Etta James. Bonnie is very soulful, but she admits she is not Etta caliber, but still she has 'real soul" and has earned it for real

  • christina is my idol and i think she is the best singer of her generation out there today she's a legend to be, but hey! saying that she's better than etta james aint that a bit exaggerated but i think xtina will be just as good or better than etta one day and she will be remembered as a legend and when i get old i will let my grandchildren :P listen to a xtina record and i know i will say hey kids this is the greatest artist of all times :p

  • Put a sock in it ,,,hater

  • what i'm trying to say is christina is right up there with etta and when she loses her looks, she'll still be going strong like etta, long after people like britney (and believe it or not, i don't hate "brit", either; i just think she's more an entertainer than a pure singer....

  • she's 27 that's young

  • Correction..she's 26. =)

  • First of all. Christina Aguilera is not even 30 years old.

    Secondly, if you really want to look up Etta James, check out a few photos .. You will find that she was quite overweight for a period of time.

    And lastly, What the fuck. Hurricane Christina? Come on. Even I can do better than that.

    STFU and Have a Nice Day. :)

  • i love etta and christina; i just can't wait 'til christina truly sings the blues.... ("Christ" Ina- Godess of the Blues? "messiah mistress")? i guess i'll have to wait 'til she's 33. p.s.: i am also "rileymack" (a lover, not a hater- ha! ha!) later....

  • i'm also "huuuuke"- me, myself and i....

  • LOL....I thought Christina already TRULY sang the BLUES with songs like "I GOT TROUBLE",and etc. ....LMAO! I hope they release the song Christina,and Etta sang on one of their albums that would be GREAT. Man I wanta hear the whole thing :(

  • i know ppl are gna be really mad at me 4 saying this but its just my opinion and i dont wana cause trouble... i dont rly think that Etta is that... great. i mean she cnt do the stuff Christina can... i like Christina wayyy better

  • no i agree with you christina "is my etta James" lol

  • Obviously it is a generation gap that makes you have that opinion. Back in her younger days, she was just what Christina was. A young bad girl with a great voice.

    To compare them today is why you don't think Etta is that great. So really, your comparision or saying Etta isn't that great (and can't do what Christina can) isn't accurate.

  • Amen....planetgman..AMEN!

  • That is why you need to go back to the beginning of Etta's career up to today. You will see why she is regarded as a legend. Christina is very good, but she like others(and she has said so) grew up on Etta's and others music. If she can maintain a career as Etta and others have done, she will become legendary. Christina can't do the stuff that ETTA has done or can do. It's about seasoning! Oh...please believe, ETTA IS THAT GREAT!!!!

  • i agree with tikirox25 ...!!! christina rocks!!!

  • Practice your spanish so that you can teach your child & do interviews in it please don't do yourself or child that diservice like your parents did with you

  • i LOVE Etta James, and Christina Aguilera is my IDOL!!!

    Two of the BEST artists in music history!!!

    Thx for putting this up :]

  • wauuu excelent !!

  • Love this... thanks for posting..Love Christina Aguilera. she does look up to her thou... Muah.... Muah Muah...

  • i love them both,

  • It's really an honor for Christina. Etta James is a genius.

  • yeah it is :)

  • Etta James,Aretha Franklin,Della Reese,Temptations,Four Tops,Jackie Wilson,BB King and many others soul artists performed at the black summer resort in Idlewild, Michigan, the true Idlewild. Not the one depicted in the movie Idlewild in Georgia. Heavyweight Boxing Champ Joe Louis also trained in Idlewild,Michigan. Hope someday someone does a documetary on Idlewild,Michigan the black eden of America.Thanks for great video on Christina Aguilera and Etta James.

  • The legendary Etta James and Christina AMAZING

  • CHRISTINA AGUILERA AMAZING!!!!

  • etta james is an exceptional voice, a true true singer. maybe the only other in her league is aretha. chaka khan, mary blige etc are good or maybe very good but not etta or aretha and perhaps in time aguilera who is great herself can end up on that highest level but she's got some work to do

  • etta james and christina aguilera.... two women i admire SO much, ohmygosh, i havent even watched the video yet and im feeling a little emotional <3