Etta James

Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2012) was
an American singer. Her style spanned a variety of music genres including
blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Starting her
career in the mid-1950s, she gained fame with hits such as "Dance With Me,
Henry", "At Last", "Tell Mama", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" for which ... read more

Lionel Richie - Lionel Richie & Etta James To Be Inducted Into Apollo Hall Of Fame

Lionel Richie and the late Etta James are to be inducted into New Yorks Apollo Theaters Hall of Fame The two stars will be feted at a ceremony in Harlem on 4 June 12 Past...
Posted 8 March 9.06pm — Comment on this

Apollo Theater to induct Lionel Richie, Etta James to hall of fame

Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the Apollo Theater's hall of fame in New York City.
Posted 8 March 6.59pm — Comment on this

Whitney Houston comes home to songs and prayers

Alicia Keys takes the place of Aretha Franklin and many other stars attend, including R Kelly, Kevin Costner and Stevie WonderFor those of us who had long admired her wor...
Posted 18 February 10.19pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – Wild Belle (No 1,208)

Looking for the new Lana Del Rey? Look no further, for here is a band that bloggers from Brighton to Brooklyn will drool overHometown: Chicago.The lineup: Natalie Bergman...
Posted 15 February 5.27pm — Comment on this

Alicia Keys And Bonnie Raitt Pay Tribute To Etta James!

With all the big numbers going on this year at the 54th Grammy Awards, we have to say, we appreciate the quiet dignity of this one!It really let both women's talent SHIN...
Posted 13 February 2.46am — Comment on this

Grammy awards 2012 – live coverage

Live coverage of the 2012 Grammy awards as the death of Whitney Houston looms over the 54th ceremony in Los Angeles. Live blogging: Brian Braiker and Joshua Alston7.00pm:...
Posted 13 February 12.00am — Comment on this

Al Sharpton - Al Sharpton Calls For Houston National Prayer

U S civil rights leader-turned-political pundit Rev Al Sharpton is calling for all Americans to remember Whitney Houston in their prayers on Sunday 12Feb12 Sharpton who p...
Posted 12 February 1.11pm — Comment on this

Idol Headlines for 02/10/12 – The Evening Edition

About Last Night: Whitney Houston and ‘X Factor’s’ Stacy Francis Clash at Pre-Grammy Party – According to a source, after Francis performed an Et...
Posted 11 February 1.22am — Comment on this

Etta James - Tributes Pour In For Etta James At Memorial Service

Etta James was decorated with plaudits during an emotional memorial service in front of friends family and distinguished guests with REVEREND AL SHAPTON carrying off his ...
Posted 30 January 6.20pm — Comment on this

Christina Aguilera - Christina Aguilera Among The Performers At Etta James Memorial Service

Christina Aguilera was among those who bade a tearful farewell to the legendary singer Etta James at a quickly organised memorial service following the stars death aged 7...
Posted 30 January 5.29pm — Comment on this

Etta James funeral: Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera pay tribute

Blues legend remembered at memorial service featuring performances of her hits Shelter in the Rain and At LastStevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera joined Etta James's fam...
Posted 30 January 9.58am — Comment on this

A Newsdump for 30 January 2012: From Ke$ha getting sleazier to Redfoo wearing a toy zebra

THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER: Ke$ha’s 'Sleazy Remix 2.0' now has a video, although she’s not actually in it. (YouTube) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...
Posted 30 January 8.41am — Comment on this

Christina Aguilera - Christina Aguilera Performs At Etta James' Funeral

Christina Aguilera and Stevie Wonder were among the stars who paid their respects at Etta James funeral on Saturday 28 01 12 Christina performed the legendary jazz singer...
Posted 30 January 8.12am — Comment on this

A Star-Studded Goodbye for Etta James

Soul and R&B legend Etta James is laid to rest at a star-studded funeral in Los Angeles, remembered for her mark on music.
Posted 29 January 10.52pm — Comment on this

Christina Aguilera Belts Out 'At Last' At Etta James' Funeral (Watch It)

Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera paid their respects to Etta James at the blues legend's funeral in Los Angeles on Saturday. Wonder performed three songs, including...
Posted 29 January 5.05pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Etta James songs in the past year.

  • I Just Want To Make Love To You  136 plays
  • I'd Rather Go Blind  116 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Etta James over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 60s 251 plays
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