Caption: Etta James "At Last!" 1960, Credit: Argo Records
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Etta James "At Last!" 1960 

Etta James 1938-2012

From: John Luttrell
Length: 00:05:00

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We remember the remarkable life and amazing career of one of the greatest female performers in music history, the legendary Miss Etta James, who passed away on January 20, 2012. Read the full description.

Atlast_small Etta James had her first record at the age of 15 and enjoyed success that few singers ever achieve. She overcame more than her fair share of demons to do it, too, and came out of her career as one of the most heralded and influential voices of all time.

Etta James passed away on January 20, 2012 at the age of 73. We remember her remarkable life and legendary career.

For more information, log on to http://www.fulltimeblues.com

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Etta James had her first record at the age of 15 and enjoyed success that few singers ever achieve. She overcame more than her fair share of demons to do it, too, and came out of her career as one of the most heralded and influential voices of all time.

Etta James passed away on January 20, 2012 at the age of 73. We remember her remarkable life and legendary career.

For more information, log on to http://www.fulltimeblues.com

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
At Last (excerpt) Etta James At Last!. Argo 1960 00:00
Sunday Kind of Love (excerpt) Etta James At Last!. Argo 1960 00:00
Something's Got a Hold on Me (excerpt) Etta James Etta James Top Ten. Argo 1963 00:00
Good Feeling (excerpt) Flo Rida Only One Rida (Part 2). Atlantic/Poe Boy 2012 00:00
The Wallflower (excerpt) Etta James The Wallflower. Modern 1955 00:00
Dreamer (excerpt) Etta James The Dreamer. Verve Forecast 2011 00:00
Shakey Ground (excerpt) Etta James Seven Year Itch. Island 1990 00:00

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