Showing posts with label Etta James. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Etta James. Show all posts

Thursday, February 16, 2023

I Got You Babe ~ Etta James

Etta's version of a big Sonny and Cher hit. Faster and more driving background . I like Etta's version better.

Etta James - Stormy Weather

There are so many sides to Etta's vocal ability! Here is a Blues/Jazz side with a standard that has been done by artists like Viola Wills, Mary Wilson and Nancy Wilson, all different styles.

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

Hello everyone, this post is from Eileen Shepherd, Graham's wife. I have sad news. On Thursday night Graham passed away at home very su...