Archive for the 'Etta James' Category

Etta James goes to rest with a rousing funeral

"Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation's musical heritage," it read, reported the Associated Press. With James' rose-draped casket on display, surrounded by floral arrangements and pictures of the four-time Christina Aguilera let it all hang out while performing Etta James' trademark song, At Last, at the music [...]

Blues singer Etta James remembered in Los Angeles

Though many have tried, no one could sing Etta James' iconic "At Last" like the late, great legend could. The 14-year-old singing phenomenon Perri Jones tries to conquer the song, and we have to say, she kind of kills it. I just want to say that I had This is an absolutely stunning tribute to [...]

Singer Etta James terminally ill

Etta James's doctors announced on Friday that she is terminally ill with cancer. Her songs, however, will last forever. Etta James's doctors announced on Friday that she is terminally ill with cancer. Her songs, however, will last forever. Etta James, best known for her rendition of the ballad At Last, is terminally ill, her doctor [...]

Etta James in 'final stages of leukemia,' says manager

His musical choices are thought to include tracks by Etta James, Westlife and Boyzone. Louis will tell the audience why he chose the songs and what they mean to him. A friend told The Sun: "Louis is thrilled. He's a real music fan and this is really up Etta James, best known for her rendition [...]

"At Last" singer Etta James terminally ill

At age 73, her chronic leukemia has been declared incurable. His musical choices are thought to include tracks by Etta James, Westlife and Boyzone. Louis will tell the audience why he chose the songs and what they mean to him. A friend told The Sun: "Louis is thrilled. He's a real music fan and this [...]