“I can’t stand Beyoncé,” snarled Etta James at a gig in January 2009. The septuagenarian soul singer was responding to news that Barack and Michelle Obama had invited Beyoncé to perform James’s 1961 signature hit, “At Last”, for their first dance at their inaugural White House Ball the following week.
Etta James’ influence extends across many genres and generations of artists. Her passionate delivery and versatility set a standard for vocal performance in R&B and soul music. Artists like Beyoncé, Adele, Christina Aguilera, and Janis Joplin have all cited her as an influence on their own singing styles .
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Etta James – I'd Rather Go Blind
Etta James – I've Been Loving You Too Long (to stop now)
Etta James — "I Sing The Blues" — Down and Dirty Blues
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Etta James ~ I'll Take Care of You
Etta James – It's a Man's Man's World
Tell Mama ~ Etta James
Etta James-All I could do was cry
Etta James & B. B. King – There's Something on Your Mind
Etta James – Stormy Weather
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Etta James – Love's Been Rough on Me
Etta James. Damn Your Eyes.
Etta James – It's allright
Etta James – Try A Little Tenderness
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