Etta James is a legend just as Aretha Franklin is. I think what upset her was that she wasn't asked to participate in this event but a song she is famous for was given to sing to a up and wanna be legend "Beyonce". Beyonce did a good job, but it is and always will be Etta James song. Etta just let her hurt feelings show. She's entitled because she should not have been overlooked for this honor if they wanted to use this song.
Etta James is not no legend. she didn't write this song. beyonce sung this song in the movie where she played etta james. beyonce sung this song BEAUTIFULLY!! she sounded way better than etta james. QUEEN B is a true LEGEND!!
@idetached I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!! I'm not one of these "Brain-Dead" Beyonce GROUPIES, but she did a good job on the song. Regardless of the fact that Etta did'nt write the song,SHE IS THE SINGER CREDITED FOR BRINGING THE SONG TO LIFE! Bey coulda sat this one out! But then again, Obama and Beyonce belong to the same "Organization", so of course she was chosen to sing the song. Etta James was a believer in Jesus Christ, so this is where the problem began for them......Hmmmph!
Etta James may have been upset her song was sung, but since she isn't the songwriter they didn't have a legal reason to have to ask her permission. Etta James should be embarrassed that she was so petty to go after Beyonce just for singing it, and for saying Barack was "your President, but sure not my President!" I hated the last 8yrs like a lot of others, and still George Bush was my President the whole time... even when it was embarrassing to say so!! That is what it means to be an American!
at the beginning of the song i immediently loved beyonce she is such a beautiful singer.....OH YAH their isn't going to be a white president again cuz ONCE YOU GO BLACK YOU NEVA GO BAK!!!
Denzel, Beyonce, Michelle, Obama... and the song that Etta James made unforgettable...! How many beautiful black people! As a Latina I'm beaming with pride ... finally the USA is learning to give proper place and acknowledge all the people that make America great AT LAST! PS: Beyonce *is* absolutely gorgeous and talented but no need to hate on Shakira, people! Also love is LOVE, last I looked it didn't have a skin color! Peace to all!
Good comment. It's not meant to be racist when you see people writing about black love. It's meant to be a positive and lift our spirits. For so long we've seen only negativity in the media about us. We get so sick of seeing blacks on tv due to crime. Seeing blacks in love like Michelle and Barack is beautiful and we are just excited and happy. lol!!
What a wonderful performance by Beyonce. She has the most beautiful voice. She can pick up any song and sing wonderfully. This was the best singing performance of the ball. Shakira's performance the worst. How can her voice compare to Beyonce? No comparison at all. Show em how its done Beyonce. And what an honor to have the Obamas dance to your Singing!!
That was beautiful I hope President Barack stays loyal to Michelle!!! and she the same Because they are truly THE TRUE MEANING OF LOVE!!! I PRAY THAT THEIR UNION STAYS BLESSED AND TRUE!!! I LOVE THE OBAMAS!!! AND BEYONCE DID A GREAT JOB!!!
OMG, Beautiful moment! I shared some tears too,Beyonce sang so angelical, Our President and the first lady really love each other! Love the fact that they seems to be so honest and people person :)
OMG! BaRaCk iS sOOO SMOOTH! My President has SWAG! l0l! This Was just beautiful everybody crying from Kerry Washington to Beyonce finishing the last note of the song.. I too shedded a couple tears! God is Awesome He has answered America's Prayer by sending a man that is Genuine REAL A People person and understands the TRUE thorough definition of FAMILY and CHANGE! YES WE CAN YES WE DID AND YES, YES WE WILL!!! MiChelle is SUCH a Elegant LADY! OBAMA OBAMA!
You know the Republicans are hating on the Dems for having such a star studded inauguration party!
Disney312 1 year ago
After 400 years..YES, AT LAST !!!
kurt30001 2 years ago
ahhh this was to cute!! :DD i love it,and to be honest,i like beyonce's version better,yes etta james sung it,but what she said was rude.
SexySweetie318 2 years ago
Eita presidente feio..aff
silastiano 2 years ago
How in the world did Beyonce' hold it together for that. Crying my eyes out over here..........
neomuttley 3 years ago
this is so happy
becbec39705 3 years ago
etta james is an old jealous bag!!
146888581 3 years ago
Etta James is a legend just as Aretha Franklin is. I think what upset her was that she wasn't asked to participate in this event but a song she is famous for was given to sing to a up and wanna be legend "Beyonce". Beyonce did a good job, but it is and always will be Etta James song. Etta just let her hurt feelings show. She's entitled because she should not have been overlooked for this honor if they wanted to use this song.
idetached 3 years ago 3
She is more like a one hit wonder not a legend.Besides she was not the first to sing it and did not write it.
crazychick0390 3 years ago 2
Etta James is not no legend. she didn't write this song. beyonce sung this song in the movie where she played etta james. beyonce sung this song BEAUTIFULLY!! she sounded way better than etta james. QUEEN B is a true LEGEND!!
Nisha70759 2 years ago
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classy1973 1 month ago
@idetached I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!! I'm not one of these "Brain-Dead" Beyonce GROUPIES, but she did a good job on the song. Regardless of the fact that Etta did'nt write the song,SHE IS THE SINGER CREDITED FOR BRINGING THE SONG TO LIFE! Bey coulda sat this one out! But then again, Obama and Beyonce belong to the same "Organization", so of course she was chosen to sing the song. Etta James was a believer in Jesus Christ, so this is where the problem began for them......Hmmmph!
classy1973 1 month ago
Etta James may have been upset her song was sung, but since she isn't the songwriter they didn't have a legal reason to have to ask her permission. Etta James should be embarrassed that she was so petty to go after Beyonce just for singing it, and for saying Barack was "your President, but sure not my President!" I hated the last 8yrs like a lot of others, and still George Bush was my President the whole time... even when it was embarrassing to say so!! That is what it means to be an American!
madreOFfour 3 years ago
ya sevimli birisi obama ama değil mi
dalbayy 3 years ago
at the beginning of the song i immediently loved beyonce she is such a beautiful singer.....OH YAH their isn't going to be a white president again cuz ONCE YOU GO BLACK YOU NEVA GO BAK!!!
sweetiepie442 3 years ago 2
Well he's got more style then any of our previous presidents. No cute daughters though....damn it.
chevyred427 3 years ago
Denzel, Beyonce, Michelle, Obama... and the song that Etta James made unforgettable...! How many beautiful black people! As a Latina I'm beaming with pride ... finally the USA is learning to give proper place and acknowledge all the people that make America great AT LAST! PS: Beyonce *is* absolutely gorgeous and talented but no need to hate on Shakira, people! Also love is LOVE, last I looked it didn't have a skin color! Peace to all!
laaragon 3 years ago
If only more people thought like you!! Being a minority doesn't mean you have to hate white people we aren't all bad!!
mwarner28 3 years ago
Good comment. It's not meant to be racist when you see people writing about black love. It's meant to be a positive and lift our spirits. For so long we've seen only negativity in the media about us. We get so sick of seeing blacks on tv due to crime. Seeing blacks in love like Michelle and Barack is beautiful and we are just excited and happy. lol!!
jevonk 3 years ago
Beyonce is the absolute best live singer ever.
Tonkz0r1337 3 years ago 3
What a wonderful performance by Beyonce. She has the most beautiful voice. She can pick up any song and sing wonderfully. This was the best singing performance of the ball. Shakira's performance the worst. How can her voice compare to Beyonce? No comparison at all. Show em how its done Beyonce. And what an honor to have the Obamas dance to your Singing!!
bewise08 3 years ago
That was beautiful I hope President Barack stays loyal to Michelle!!! and she the same Because they are truly THE TRUE MEANING OF LOVE!!! I PRAY THAT THEIR UNION STAYS BLESSED AND TRUE!!! I LOVE THE OBAMAS!!! AND BEYONCE DID A GREAT JOB!!!
harrmelody 3 years ago
So beauitiful and romantic. I want beyonce to sing at my wedding. exactly like that.
straynote 3 years ago
same here
Dionna1224 3 years ago
This was such a beautiful moment black love at its finest this is what true love looks like and beyonce boy she was amazing such a positive moment
Jennifer0628 3 years ago
OMG, Beautiful moment! I shared some tears too,Beyonce sang so angelical, Our President and the first lady really love each other! Love the fact that they seems to be so honest and people person :)
yodelania 3 years ago 2
Black man and wife
Absolutely beautiful...
Yes we did.
lbedi 3 years ago 3
this is truely a moment in time for all generations to see and know about!!!
egreyer 3 years ago
OMG! BaRaCk iS sOOO SMOOTH! My President has SWAG! l0l! This Was just beautiful everybody crying from Kerry Washington to Beyonce finishing the last note of the song.. I too shedded a couple tears! God is Awesome He has answered America's Prayer by sending a man that is Genuine REAL A People person and understands the TRUE thorough definition of FAMILY and CHANGE! YES WE CAN YES WE DID AND YES, YES WE WILL!!! MiChelle is SUCH a Elegant LADY! OBAMA OBAMA!
OnLy1ChAlOniBoO 3 years ago 2
I love seeing Obama and Michelle because they look so in love.
TashaG16 3 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing. That was really a beautiful moment.
ImaMocker 3 years ago
Thanks for posting! GO OBAMA
blinkthisone83 3 years ago
i didnt vote for him...and i prey that all the bad things i read about him arent true...bc damn that man love his wife....shes his lobster
LiTTLeDizZyUriNe 3 years ago
what a beautiful moment....was Beyonce trying not to cry? Wonderful emotion...just gorgeous..
MMoerke 3 years ago 3
I love this moment....... What a couple : )
shindella 3 years ago
Thank You. It was a great moment and too good not to share.
idetached 3 years ago
The best couple in the world!!!
chris37115 3 years ago
Thanks a lot for posting this. I was watching it live on CNN and they cut away in the first 20 seconds. GREAT clip.
MisterDonnieDarko2 3 years ago
beautiful
ruairidhpritchard 3 years ago 4
Thank You so much for posting this. I LOVE me some Beyonce! She did a great job and I think Michelle was very thrilled with the 1st dance!
axiacollege 3 years ago 4
Very nice. I just hope his actions match his words and image.
shonester 3 years ago