RIP Etta

[niquejim]

For those of you, like me, who love the blues. RIP Etta James
Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me - YouTube

 

[Kayelle]

I'll miss her too.
The last dance I ever had with my late husband was to her beautiful song "At Last" at our 40th anniversary party. She had a voice beyond compare. Rest in Peace, Etta.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDigK8LwyE

 

[jusnikki]

"RIP"

 

[Dawgluver]

What a talent. RIP.

 

[Kathleen]

Sad, sad. She was wonderful. RIP.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

RIP, Etta!

 

[Bolas De Fraile]

Thanks Jim that the first time I have seen Eta with one of my heroes BB King and judging by the horn section it was in the mid 80s.
The Lady is at peace.

 

[justplainbill]

It's doubly sad that the recent death of her early sponsor, Johnny Otis, went relatively unnoticed.

 

[Katie H]

So sorry to learn of her death. She was a real talent.

It's interesting, though, that one of my grandsons has a kitty that he named Etta James Cereal. I get the Etta James part, but the "Cereal" slays me.

 

[LPBeier]

So sorry to hear of her passing. I grew up with the sounds of jazz, blues and big bands as my Dad loved them all. Etta James was one of both our favourites. When I go see him today I know he too will be saddened.

 

[taxlady]

Sorry to read this. RIP Etta.

 

[niquejim]

Thanks Jim that the first time I have seen Eta with one of my heroes BB King and judging by the horn section it was in the mid 80s.
The Lady is at peace.

I just saw BB in concert last week. Not many of the founders of the Rock-n-roll sound left. See them if you can

 

[Bolas De Fraile]

I just saw BB in concert last week. Not many of the founders of the Rock-n-roll sound left. See them if you can

Jim in 1989 I missed for the first time going to see BB.I was working on a UK tour and the dates clashed, we were sitting in the reception of a hotel in Swiss Cottage London the afternoon before we set off.In walked BB and his crew they were starting their tour the next day as well.For the first time ever I walked up to my hero and asked for his autograph.That was a night to remember.Never before or after have I asked an artist for an autograph.