There's a December 18, 2011 news story from Reuters that Etta James, age 73, a singer from way back who I remember from at least high school days, is temrinally ill. Her most memorable song for most who have heard her sing, is "At Last." a real classic among ballads. I happened to favor "Tell Mama," a more upbeat tune that let a lot of energy come through. It was a time back in high school days that soul artists flourished and were inspirations to many of the newly arrived British Invasion artists of the 60's.
I think it was Beyonce who sang her own cover of "At Last" several years ago that provoked some anger in James. Etta stated very clearly that "that's MY song...." and was not pleased by the Beyonce version.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/17/us-ettajames-idUSTRE7BF20Q20111217
Sad to hear of the news but there's a difference of opinion among James' sons, according to the report in Reuters about the condition being terminal, although they agree the singer is in deteriorating health.
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