The Life and Tragic Ending of Etta James

[@tedcarter8074]

Etta's record "I Would Rather Go Blind " is one of the most moving works I have ever heard bar none and is in my top 5 All Time for greatness.

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

Are you a lesbian?

[@dustintoland2581]

@@ijustdidahugeshit what? lol

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

@@dustintoland2581 I am a qualified lesbian

[@ilax6662]

I will look for more of her music. My favorite and loveliest song of hers is "AT LAST'". My family has used it often at weddings.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@ijustdidahugeshit Okay, let's see your diploma.

[@louismedina8136]

No tragic ending in her life .Etta passed away with all her loved ones by her side . She is the greatest singer since Mahalia Jackson

[@gerardquinn6637]

Exactly.The media thinks that people want to hear tragedy. not true. one of the greats...ETTA JAMES.

[@normasarsby1350]

Thank you for setting this important story straight.

[@Thatsbannanas-d8c]

Life is America.

[@gerardquinn6637]

@@Thatsbannanas-d8c ...and America is Life. Or WAS.

[@wandahwhetstone1587]

YESSSSSS LORD 👸 RIP ETTA JAMES YOUR MUSIC & MEMORIES WILL LAST A LIFETIME ETERNAL LIFE 🥰🥰🥰💜💜💞💞💝💝🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@missjools351]

She is my favorite voice of all time. I listen to and appreciate all genres of music, but when asked my favorite artist, it’s Etta, hands down. I feel she was so underrated and better than a lot that rose higher in fame. She gives me goosebumps. Love you, Miss Etta.

[@mekasims1981]

❤️❤️❤️

[@herbh9348]

Incredible voice that gives you goosebumps 👏

[@karenk3458]

Boy her beauty and her voice was incredible.

[@jodymanford6815]

Hello Karen 👋

[@basbas3524]

My. Favorite!

[@evonza4858]

Amen❤️🖤💚

[@empresserica]

Indeed!

[@paulkirton8945]

Voice yes.Not sure about her beauty.

[@shamiarellis1327]

Thanks for sharing Etta James story all I know she's as a beautiful voice and her music will live on forever 🙏🙏

[@mariechristian353]

Singing from her ❤ 🤍 💙 an soul

[@eyelavadershine]

Agree🎶🌱🌹🌱🎵🎤🦋🎶🕯🙏take care

[@theresasquirestheresa]

Beautifully said 💚

[@theresasquirestheresa]

@@mariechristian353 Agree 💚

[@TB-fk4qm]

Her eyebrows and hair was like none other. A Beautiful Woman.... R.I.P. Etta🙏

[@jenniferfloyd6540]

I know her eyebrows and hair was on fleek before that was even a thing she was so beautiful I love Etta James she is definitely my female singer she had such a beautiful powerful voice I loved that raspy sound she made in her voice Beyonce singing her song was so disrespectful to the great Etta James and I don't think she even sounded so good as Etta either I cried for Etta when I seen her get so disrespected like that u would think that she would have been a great role model and she would have been respected but for Beyonce to sing Etta song I was very upset about that

[@judethaddeus9856]

Any Winehouse is like Etta James in style and vocals in some way… I think she says Etta James is one of her favourite artists

[@dbrum1119]

I was sitting here like “damn those eyebrows are sharper than a knife”. Perfect

[@TB-fk4qm]

@@dbrum1119 Right? Women from that era were always radiantly beautiful and dressed to the nine.

[@TB-fk4qm]

@@jenniferfloyd6540 Sorry for the late response. You tube just showed me I had comments on this post. Smh. I agree with you. NO one can touch this song!!!!! Do you know I listen to this song on repeat? Lol

[@valeriefitzpatrick4594]

My dad's favorite artist, at 95 yrs old. Beautiful voice, hard life never will forget her legacy but prevailed with God's grace. RIH Queen!!

[@jdoe6489]

Is he white?

[@valeriefitzpatrick4594]

@@jdoe6489 No.

[@MicheleHow777]

This is a woman with a God giving talent. She Blessed the world with her music. Forever Loved !!!!

[@zjosephanthony]

*God given

[@charliekezza]

That voice!!!!!!! I could listen to her all day

[@mattbernabe]

She deserves a full length movie based on her life.

[@Whatthehellboy]

She has one

[@mattbernabe]

@@Whatthehellboy Not Cadillac Records, I'm talking about a full autobiography film about her.

[@DrMoorehen]

Thank you, this was a lady with a superbe voice indeed

[@michelleweatherspoon8087]

She lived to be a good old age and even though she was upset about it, she got to hear one of her famous songs sung for the first Black President of the US States of America. She was truly beautiful though she had many struggles.

[@eyelavadershine]

I did not know this about our former President. And her Amazing music he witnessed in person! Thanks. I agree with you. Yes we all go through a lot. We all struggle in life. I am not famous. Yet, some things I like her have gone through. Jesus is so good. And I know for me. That he has been the reason for my blessings. Bless you and take care🌱🌹🌱🌹🎵🎤🦋🎵🕯🎤🎼🙏💜💄

[@DuffyF56]

Correction.....first Half Black President, just as Etta believed she was Half Black given she believed her father to be Rudolf "Minnesota Fats" Wanderone.

[@joycesmith4608]

@@DuffyF56 Etta her mom was black and her father was oriental . look at her eyes Fats was not her father.

[@PeggyRabbit32]

@@joycesmith4608 lol

[@DuffyF56]

@@joycesmith4608 SHE believed he was and wrote about it in her book "Rage to Survive". If SHE believed it who are YOU to question it? Besides....doesn't change the FACT she was Half Black like Obama.

[@bmorgan4394]

Etta James was so talented Her Habit was her pain . R.I.P. Bless her soul

[@joycesmith4608]

That and many many other things . she created what she lived.

[@thatfashion4596]

"The way you think of yourself should never shift just because others might have different opinion."

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

Saw her live in 78…made me weep. She was born in the city I was born in, died in the city I went to high school in, and is buried in a mausoleum that I did the grading and excavation for.

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

@@dixiesparks6379 Inglewood CA. A cemetery on Manchester..

[@Maggie-tq1du]

😮

[@rosettabosley5562]

Everyone talks about how great her voice was after she passed away. Why wasn't she told this when she was alive.

[@rosettabosley5562]

With Ms. Etta james " It just didn't get any better".

[@RoseMary-z2i]

She was told.

[@krissy1]

A real treasure and a great loss to the world of music

[@petlovers1836]

She’s really amazing and had great voice that moves the crowd Hi Krissy how are you doing

[@hildacox8656]

She was an AWESOME singer. Miss her.

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

Are you a lesbian?

[@theboricuaboy]

@@ijustdidahugeshit Wtf?

[@ashotofmercury]

@@ijustdidahugeshit Grow up. 🙄

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

@@ashotofmercury I am a woman

[@joyceroberts9506]

Absolutely a beautiful lady, and amazing voice.

[@petlovers1836]

She’s amazing wonderful and beautiful voice Hi Joyce how are you doing

[@spiritseeker1982]

Loved her. She was born to do what she did. Fantastic singer in blues! It also goes to show you that we’re all human and we make mistakes in life and sometimes addiction harder for others. At least she tried but she seem to be around a lot of Temptation and that’s got to be really hard for her. People are weaker than other people. But she tried. Thank God for that. I listen to her music all the time I loved her since I was a kid. I’m a musician as well and I love to watch her when she really feels it in her bones in her music. Till we meet on the other side Rest In Peace Etta.

[@broadwaysam8405]

“People are weaker than other people” regarding addiction? My experience knowing addicts has been quite the opposite. I know of no other people stronger than those fighting their addictions.

[@evonza4858]

Etta lived her life the best she could with all that she had to deal with ❤️🖤💚#she is black excellence because she made it through America's bs

[@anitaferguson940]

Outstanding voice.I knew her although I never met her; " I was young teenager the 1st time I heard on Late night Radio Station coming out of Tennessee.....W.L.A.C. Nashville, Tenn..Even though, I was actually living in a place called Merritt, Island, Fl. 8 mi. E.of Cocoa,Bch .. "Sweet wonderful days". Wonderful music ; Loved her!!!! & All her music. I Understood her pain.I felt her pain through her songs, her life in addition to Americas' BS.!!!!!

[@ronaldtaylor9920]

I was saddened to hear the news what a talented lady with a beautiful voice R.I.P. ETTA WE MISS YOU AND YOU WERE TRULY A DARLING

[@edmundosborne9434]

Etta James, one of the best torch Song, singers, you can hear the pain and sadness in heir voice.

[@lyzzlyzzy1023]

Absolutely agree! To the point where your comment gave me the chills. She was amazing.

[@sandranewborne7257]

she was beautiful n talent so sorry she had major problems in her early age drugs n alcohol is the leading death in most artist they go through so much in their famous days just cnt imagine being in their shoes dnt want to be miss etta james she will always be forever remember 💗

[@barbarabonaparte7962]

Her voice was over the top. She sang from the bottom of her soul. May she ever rest in peace.

[@valeriefoster7923]

She most definitely should have gotten the same or more credit than Aretha!! This lady had a power house voice!!!!

[@Hairarchives]

She ain’t have as many songs/albums as Aretha.

[@deloreswilson1798]

Aretha owed it all to Etta James.What a life in spite of it all....🤔

[@deloreswilson1798]

Sticking to my guns is a cool album cover.Unbelievable...

[@memoirsofamariah211]

Aretha is a powerhouse in her own right! No need to try to diminish another woman's light!

[@markdrinkwater1508]

Aretha has no rivals, her voice is unmatched.

[@dalehall2067]

Beautiful beautiful voice

[@elainebmack]

She had a difficult life, yet she made great music for all to enjoy.

[@michellebutler5814]

May you rest in peace Miss James you earned it walk around all day

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

Jahmene Douglas sang the beautiful song At last on his first ever appearance on the X factor and it was absolutely spellbinding amazing .I never knew anything about Etta James but Jahmene brought her back to life with his rendition.A beautiful song ..." At Last".

[@ajohnson2283]

Why was this labeled tragic ending? She kicked the habit & lived a fulling life.

[@JamesWhite-mb8mg]

Remember, that black artist made only pennies on a dollar. Sad!

[@sheajoysmith9100]

I'm watching it today on her bday🎉🎊 SIP🙏🏽

[@nr30199]

I loved her autobiography so raw and honest. Rest in peace Ms. James a.k.a. Miss Peaches❤🍑

[@Mj-hl9dl]

Allot of people think you do drugs just to do them while some want to escape and others just don't want to wake up it starts to control you to the point of broken...Depression is so real Etta l just want to say You were Always Appreciated May You Be At Peace in My Father's Kingdom ⚘

[@kizzysimmons2745]

Well spoken

[@evehampton9485]

I love ❤️ this woman to pieces!!! I wish that I would have seen her in concert, but I missed her last concert… Then she died… So I lost out on one of the GREATS!!! I’ll meet her in heaven and I know that she’s singing over there! I absolutely loved her vocals, I have one of her CD’s that I play to death!!! She was one of a kind, I love ❤️ her and miss her however I’m sure that she has more CD’s out there.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindajones5979]

Rip May family continue to be blessed Sandy from NC

[@MrBlockice22]

Damn... She look gorgeous!!

[@eyelavadershine]

Amazing Artist I am young enough we’re people hear her on my play list. Who is that!! This was a fantastic story because they did not make her into a sad tragic etc.. So bravo to the people whom delivered this story. All the Love to her Always..🌱🌹🌱🎶🎵🦋🎼🎵🕯

[@petlovers1836]

She’s a good to the world 🌎 Hi Cindy how are you doing

[@snufflehound]

In my opinion, her album Mystery Lady was her crowning immortal achievement. My favorite popular female vocalist of the 20th century along with Brenda Lee and Patsy Cline.

[@derekashford6163]

The song “I rather go blind” was written by a friend of mine named Ellington “Fugi” Jordan RIP. He told me a lot of Chest record stories. #ThaGoodMusic

[@dariwhite3630]

wow chess had greatest music

[@joycesmith4608]

Also I would like to ad that Etta and Chess did not have an affair , Yhat was in the movie but it never happeded.

[@bap8195]

I would have loved to meet her.She was truly gifted and a beautiful soul,with a voice like no other.💞I hate that so many great ones struggled with heroin😢Rest in peace Queen🙏🏽🕊️

[@roseannetracy9990]

I love you! Your were the Best!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@danielgalloway1937]

Really that's amazing, am sure she gonna be very happy to know that people love and appreciate her so much, by the way nice meeting you on here I hope you are having a wonderful time out there ????

[@roseannetracy9990]

Daniel, I am in a very unloving Evil city. COVID-19 has many souls in disarray and they have no faith! I pray that you and yours are doing well and have the Protection of Almighty God! God Bless!♥️♥️♥️

[@jodymanford6815]

Hello Tracy 👋

[@juanitaschumacher782]

My absolute favorite

[@juanitaschumacher782]

She was a bad bitch she wove her emotions in and out of her soul she was real

[@SOULRELIEF22]

St John 3:16! 💓 We are ONLY BORN to fall in love with JESUS, then go Home to live with HIM FOREVER! NO OTHER REASON! 🙏🙌

[@SOULRELIEF22]

May GOD comfort the bereaved as only HE can! In the name of JESUS! 💓

[@blackwidowspider9852]

She was so talented. R.I.P. beautiful soul

[@phil14true]

A Great Talent

[@lancemaruariki1774]

SHE PLAYED A LIFE, NOT MANY IF ANY GAVE HEART . MUST BE NOTICED THE VOICE.

[@lancemaruariki1774]

AND WE ARE JUNE 2021.

[@whizz5stephen]

If you notice...these ppl never had real true friends...in their corner.

[@carlosravix8708]

She went thru so much. She lived a pretty long life. My mom died of Leukemia and had alzheimers

[@wkjeom]

Very talented. Such a sad story.

[@tonigurule4308]

The Best Singer Of All Times ❣️💯🔥 love her forever!

[@williemaecooper5353]

She have a wonderful voice

[@jasmineevans7942]

In the beginning I was like we both are Aquarius then in the end I was like she died on my birthday 🥲 Phenomenal woman

[@samlsd9711]

I think she lived the best of her life in her youth. No regrets. Good for her.

[@verasityserpentine]

I loved Etta's style and voice

[@tay9843]

Etta James did not get the recognition she earned and deserved in life. However she made a way for so many others. Color doesn't matter!! Jazz and Blues are everything. Stay Sexy yall

[@lisacampbell556]

She was beautiful and had the voice of an angel

[@thathawaiiandude787]

Wholly moly your voice was making me fall asleep

[@dianehayse1816]

I enjoy her music. Great Voice.

[@bradmoberly6164]

I can relate to the battle with addiction it's life long and can be a struggle.

[@TheodoreStAmant]

Etta James sang the song at last

[@thirstdrinkh2015]

Yes

[@juanitaschumacher782]

No shit

[@ivette638]

It was her most famous song and it wasn't mentioned here.

[@mariechristian353]

She was AWSOME i recognize her music lives on for us

[@nataliemobley4679]

@@ivette638 I know, " At Last" is my favorite, and it was plaid at my wedding as I walked down the isle.❤❤❤

[@Same_ol_jee]

She kinda favors Stacy lattisaw when she was younger

[@killagraphics9106]

Rest in power Queen 👑👑

[@Daniel-r2y4m]

Raw and Real Overcoming personal problems to let her star shine. Talent and Determination!

[@maryzambrana7141]

As a kid, I watched The Johnny Otis Show and got to see Shuggy grow up! Miss Jamesetta was one of the stars that Mr. Otis gave to the world. 🎶 Wonder when she'll be inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame. Rock and Roll has its place, but it will never be R 'n B. 🎤

[@carolynmcintyre5645]

Seven year itch is one of my favorites.

[@petlovers1836]

She’s a great singer 👩‍🎤 that shakes the world with her amazing voice Hi Carolyn how are you doing

[@karenchristenson3123]

I Loved all her music!

[@hilmarwensorra1215]

she was larger than life ... R.I.P. gone but not forgotten - never ever ...

[@joegongora2200]

She could certainly sing it was rumored that she had love affairs with Leonard Chess of Chess Records. Whether they were true or not. If it did happen you can see why because she was a beautiful woman. Also the music business is a tough business and cut throat practices also take place.

[@juanitaschumacher782]

Trust me Etta was real not like Beyoncé

[@merkjanoosterhoff1590]

Never ever heard that rumor. Leonard loved her as a daughter, helped her and bought her a house to help her be safe.

[@juanitaschumacher782]

Maybe it was pure love

[@merkjanoosterhoff1590]

@@juanitaschumacher782 That's also what l think. Etta wrote that he was like a father figure for her. 'Rage to Survive', (Etta's autobiography. Great book!)

[@kathysteinert5329]

Hey KZbin , you should put her FULL jazz concert back online for all of us to enjoy!

[@tellygiveans8688]

Such power strength and beauty. 💜

[@thegreentalons4333]

I really love me some Etta James Yo. I listen to her music as a child way back in da late 70’s, my uncle had some of her albums. But she’ll be missed dearly. I plan to buy her Greatest hits soon. She was so Fine way back when I wasn’t born . Seen pictures of her. But yes, she’ll be missed dearly 💋💋💋💋

[@TheodoreStAmant]

Etta James was the member of the peaches

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

She was beautiful!

[@jalawoods1192]

Legendary Masterful Music Diva RIP 👑🎶🌹

[@Globally1201]

I LOVE THE MOVIE CADILLAC RECORDS!!!... AND MY FAVORITE SONG BY MRS. ETTA IS... I'D RATHER GO BLIND ALSO AT LAST!!!!...R.I.P. ETTA JAMES!!! ❤😃🙏👍 SHE HAD A ROUGH START... BUT SHE WAS A DETERMINED LADY WHO LIVED A LONG TIME!!!💪❤👍

[@kizzysimmons2745]

One of my favorites also s.i.p

[@the4cqueen148]

I still believe that Fats was her father. It was said that Etta could beat anyone at a game of pool. If she hadn't become an amazing singer, She could've easily. Made a living as a professional pool player. She claimed that her father "Fats" would stop by and give her pointers. She looks just like him.

[@74Spirit1]

She did have demons to contend with during her life, but she also lived for many years too.

[@SusanAngelettiMusic]

Etta James did Not have a Tragic ending to her life! She was a phenomenal Singer, in a Class All Her Own ❤ and she spent her Life dedicated to Singing the mighty Blues, Soul n Rock n Roll always with her incredible Energy, incredible diverse Voice! She had a loving devoted husband and two wonderful sons Donto and Sametto who also played music with Etta! Etta Broke Down many barriers for Women Singers who came after her! She inspired us all to sing loud and proud with fire and passion and fervor!! She was a huge Inspiration to so many Women and Men! There would be no Janis Joplin, no Kat Riggins, no Beyoncé , Bonnie Raitt , Susan Tedeschi, Jill Scott without Etta! Let’s Celebrate Etta being a Queen 👑 for Us All! So Loved and so missed! No Tragedy would overtake Etta’s dedication to her Music and Craft over 6 decades of Recording and Performing with her powerful versatile Gorgeous, most recognizable Voice still very much intact at the end of life!! Etta embraced life and Singing the Blues with incredible strength and Soul, she had so much power in her voice and presence live , sometimes with more power then many of her male blues n soul n roots contemporaries in the Blues n Roots Music World . Etta lived her life fully and joyfully and bravely out Loud with fervor , passion , power and heart and Fire!! 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤ I’m so thankful for her!

[@harolddottin10]

Etta James was known as the female Johnny Guitar Watson and then Watson the male Etta James. Her vocal styling and phrasing came from Johnny Watson. Etta said I had a little girly girly voice until I met and hung out with Watson. The Only difference Watson added the "pimpin" talk sing street style to his vocalizing later on!

[@dkk8967]

Beautiful voice ❤️❤️

[@akuapiatas]

She had a good rock n roll life and died into old age

[@khalli2112]

Whatever Mrs. Eta Looked like to me matters not, she was and Absolute ROCK STAR.!!!!

[@NN-ws7cq]

Wow she lived a full life even as a addict

[@Miss_Loving]

Dear friends, please know that Jesus Christ our Lord and our Savior, is The WAY, The TRUTH, and The LIFE! The greatest decision you will EVER make is welcoming Jesus Christ into your life right now!! Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord of your life. Believe in His death on the cross, burial and resurrection for the sins of all human-kind and you will be saved. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, may Father God, our Creator bless you in the Glorious name of His Son, Jesus Chris our Lord and Savior. 🙏

[@angelsmith5185]

Amen...God is good and the only way. He is love and gives love in a way that complete and heal..so many of us destroy are selves in the name of love. But God's yoke is easy and everlasting. I will no longer look outward..I will go within.

[@FatBabyCheeks]

PUKE

[@dorthyinehicks6565]

@@angelsmith5185 u

[@jillfrost]

Your Brainwashed Ecclesiastical Biblical BS is why my Fav Commandment is the 11th,& most Important one: "Thou shalt keep thy Moronic,Unfounded Mindless Mythical BS to Thine Self"

[@jillfrost]

Breaking News..Pssst Your other Ludicress Lord an Savior..aka Fake potus 46 1/2..Drumple Thinskin..LOST the House, the ,Senate..AND the Top Job..to a Honestly elected Non Lying Patriot !

[@hib32]

The Right Time is a perfect album of quality and power.

[@LarsMacD]

I wish the reading was done by someone who actually read the script and knew what they were actually saying, and maybe had feelings for Ms James.

[@muzakdeep]

Such a beautiful woman, inside and out!🥰

[@tesstyagirl8925]

I like your video so keep up the good work and I love you too

[@harriettwade9323]

She had a sad life

[@Secret-sw8ih]

Oh poor Etta! She had a tough life! I'm surprised. I thought she had been respected as the STAR that she is!? Her voice was phenomenal? So bizarre. Sorry your life was hard Etta. You sang amazingly! X Sad health issues too. Poor lady 😢

[@lauramater628]

I love her music

[@Natas_Nico08518]

it’s insulting that Batak Obama asked Beyoncé to come to the White House to sing Etta James’s songs. 💔 He perpetrated the narrative of snubbing James as an artist.

[@sebastianefreeman2795]

He likes his MULLATTOes

[@laruedonna]

We had Etta James album in our house California about 1963...I was 8

[@pamelaforrest1622]

Such a sad story. RIP Etta

[@gayefontoura3292]

How could you not include "At Last"?!!

[@sharonmontano4924]

My thoughts exactly 😊

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

Soar with the angels Etta!! I bet your having the time of your life!!!💕

[@aliwright1016]

Much respect xx Id rather ....🎶💜🌸🌾

[@ettalucas6243]

RIP beautiful

[@jujuwbwb]

This is the most beautiful woman that I’ve ever heard sing a song like this song like you cannot get rid of. She is so awesome. She is so amazing like what is wrong with y’all talking about what her past is fuck her it’s all about her right now this woman is golden, and amazing I don’t know what’s the point of basically y’all are just having her stuff out here like this this woman this woman is amazing. Amazing amazing amazing