Etta James, Blues and Soul Legend, Dies at 73
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Uploaded by slatester on Jan 20, 2012
Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Etta James has died of complications from her battle with leukemia. The powerful and versatile singer, also known as Miss Peaches, had an ups and down career spanning more than half a century. She won six Grammys and opened for the Rolling Stones, but also overcame weight problems and a?heroin addiction. James told the LA Times in 1992 "A lot of people think the blues is depressing, but that's not the blues I'm singing. When I'm singing blues, I'm singing life. People that can't stand to listen to the blues, they've got to be phonies." Perhaps James' most indelible musical contribution was her signature version of "At Last," which was not only covered in an homage by Beyoncé, but by brides everywhere.
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WoW! RIP in peace sweetie...chills and tears every time I listened to you.
mike195935 1 month ago
RIP Ella. Thanks for the great music..
stingraybch 1 month ago
Rip, love Rachel
Rachelthebiebergurl 1 month ago
I saw this on tv too
Rachelthebiebergurl 1 month ago
RIP Miss Etta James, Thank you! for giving us you!
Hey! Tina Turner, remember this in 1965?
cenetcdv 1 month ago
RIP MS J we will miss u
astiltner1 1 month ago
May Etta James Rest In Peace.
She will still live on, through her music.
I2781 1 month ago
Rest Peacefully
Bridgette1961 1 month ago
world best r&b Singer! of all time<3 will never be forgotten!
kimberlyannette28 1 month ago
R.I.P. Etta, The World is Dimmer Now!!!
Wiskyeye1 1 month ago