In Memoriam: Etta James

The legendary blues/soul singer Etta James has passed away after a long battle with leukemia.  I had the privilege of seeing her perform live in 2007 at the Minnesota State Fair along with Al Green and B.B. King.  She performed many of her classic songs such as "At Last", "Tell Mama" and the Randy Newman penned tune, "Sugar on the Floor" with a large band including a horn section.  She is one of the most significant female singers of our time.  She influenced many artists to be sure.  She won six Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.  She had a career lasting over five decades.

 Here is the full story.

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 As a tribute.  Here is a version of "At Last".  Enjoy this.  Rest In Peace, Etta.