Imagine - Etta James

Etta James was one of the most influential singers born in the 20th century. Her range spanned Gospel, Pop. Blues, Jazz and Rock and Roll. She had a difficult start in life, born to a 14 year old mother who abandonned her to be brought up by an abusive couple. Her father would wake her up when he came home drunk and force her to sing for his friends. leaving her with some difficulty in later life when called on to sing. At the age of 5 she had an abusive music teacher who wou… See more