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Etta James
Edit- Lifespan:
- January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2012, she died aged 73 and was American.
- Birthname:
- Jamesetta Hawkins.
- Snapshot:
- An Artist with 108 releases, and credited 4 times on others' music. 7 collaborations.
Biography
EditEtta James was one of the greatest blues, jazz and soul singers of the 50s and 60s. At the age of 17 she made her breakthrough when "The Wallflower" topped the R&B chart. She had more success after signing to Chess Records: "All I Could Do Was Cry" was a minor hit, before "At Last" reached No.2 on the R&B chart and No.22 in the pop chart. It went on to become her signature tune and has been covered by many of the greatest soul and jazz singers, including Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. More R&B hits followed, such as "Trust in Me", "Something's Got a Hold on Me" and "Stop the Wedding". In 1967, "Tell Mama" was a crossover success (reaching No.23 in the pop charts), and "Security" also did well.
In 2003, Etta James received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She released a new album, All the Way, in 2006.
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37th Annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented by Shell - Etta James & the Roots Band -…
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Etta James Performing at House of Blues - January 11, 2003
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