Etta James - from fame to caII girI to psych ward & despising Beyonce!

Etta James - from fame to caII girI to psych ward & despising Beyonce!
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[@cindyl760]

Cut this woman some slack, she really was used and abused. Never truly loved. I get her frustration with Beyonce, totally valid. I just want to give Etta a big hug 😭 rip to an amazing fiery woman!

[@MSSHARIII]

💯💯💯

[@laurenmungaray3912]

Doesn't make it right

[@RappMDTV]

Etta and Beyoncé should have sang the song together at the Inauguration. Let the original sing a least a verse or two! Having a 70 year old woman singing, a woman who endured JIM CROW, the woman who sang the song during the civil rights era MAKES SO MUCH SENSE. I don’t see why at least Michelle Obama didn’t see the meaning or importance of having Etta James involved.

[@danavixen6274]

Agreed! I wish the Obamas had been more considerate. I also wish Bey had allowed Etta to have 'HER moment' considering she did this for someone else. 😉😉 But, we know why. 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️

[@AngeBiampandou]

​@@danavixen6274The song was NOT Etta James original song. It was a cover originally sung by a dark skinned black woman but her version got overshadowed and became forgotten in favor of Etta James. Obama asked who HE wanted to sing at HIS inauguration. Go complain to him NOT Beyoncé

[@kittensmitten3287]

​@@AngeBiampandouno one GAF!! we are looking at the actions taken. Shut up girl

[@MarraeBoo]

⁠@@AngeBiampandouWhat is the “dark skinned black woman’s” name? So that we can look her up/give her recognition.

[@amorelockster1023]

@@danavixen6274Beyoncé couldn’t have allowed anything she didn’t direct the movie nor did she decide to tell Obama to not include Etta

[@danavixen6274]

May the unapologetic and incomparably TALENTED Etta James continue to rest in peace. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

[@sonjastanger5858]

Amen ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🪶❤

[@missladybug73]

Yes ma'am ❤️ 😍 💖

[@aldnor129]

She deserves it ❤ forever Etta ❤

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

What a horrible childhood. She ended up in the Inland Empire here in Cali where she died in Riverside, CA.

[@fancyreyes4962]

❤❤

[@msmiami9791]

I def see Etta James as a HUGE inspiration for Amy Winehouse…

[@susandonahue865]

Imagine a world where talented souls aren’t tortured and abused 🙏🏼🕊🕊🕊

[@danavixen6274]

What a statement. It's so profoundly true considering the most talented people USUALLY are the most troubled. 😔🙏🏾

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Ikr.

[@baylorsailor]

Contentment does not foster creativity. Artists will always be "tortured souls".

[@gracekale11]

I think it’s safe to say there’s a link between tortured souls & talent. One fuels the other. I could be wrong though..

[@garvin6142]

The means getting rid of the gatekeepers many of whom are sexual predators and think theyre entitled to a bigger profit off of someone else's talent.

[@glintingshadows]

Etta James lots of soul in that voice ❤ greetings from Egypt!

[@KarineAlourde]

Wow all the way in Egypt 🇪🇬😍

[@Angieibrahim777]

What are the odds!!! two of us from Egypt 😂🇪🇬

[@kellikuster1814]

@@KarineAlourde true respect. 👍

[@Yeshua-f2b]

Love me some Miss Etta. And no she was not wrong for feeling slighted about her song being sang on such a huge platform by someone else. Like the saying goes, give me my flowers while I’m here. Prayerfully she is resting in peace🙏🏾❤️

[@Drogon212]

Well! She should have directed her anger to the organizers, Beyoncé did a job that she was asked to do.

[@LadyKay327]

@@Drogon212ok!! Keep idolizing Beyoncé I guess nobody sees how she steals from songwriters because she has yet to write anything on her own and steals from company’s ideas keep worshiping a witch ❤

[@skynIV2.0]

So should Dolly been upset every time Whitney sang I will love you?

[@Yeshua-f2b]

@@skynIV2.0 you sound silly. Totally not the same. I understand you - but not the same by a long shot.

[@skynIV2.0]

@@Yeshua-f2b😂 I sound silly? No you do, what an oxymoron. You understand but it’s not the same. It’s not the same because you want to pick and choose!!! I’m sure Dolly felt some type of way her song was made more popular, by Whitney and many considered it Whitney’s song although she will never admit it. Also, the song wasn’t originally Etta’s!!!! Y’all just don’t like Beyonce.

[@RobenAllen]

I understand her frustration. Obama was wrong for asking Beyonce and not her.

[@devanshepard9118]

etta wa snot the original singer and it was his inaguration its up 2 him to have who ever he wanted at his own party. That song ha sbeen covered by others even whitney houston so why was etta only mad at beyonce??

[@rubies200]

​@@devanshepard9118Because she's the original source. All others are fakes.

[@devanshepard9118]

@@rubies200 no she not the original is Glenn Miller as Etta was the not the original singer of the song nor did she own it

[@rubies200]

@@devanshepard9118 I saw Glenn Miller's performance. I guess it's a WWII-era song--but Etta revived it. Perhaps she shouldn't have been so angry, since Glenn Miller originated the song. But her version is eternal and beloved.

[@devanshepard9118]

@@rubies200 true but that's still Glenn song which his family still has rights too.

[@Gem_Am_I]

Whoopi Goldberg when she played Sister Mary Clerance was jamming to Roll With Me Henry in Sister Act in the bar scene. The song played on the jukebox.

[@missdenisebee]

As soon as I heard the first few seconds of that song, it took me right back! My dad is a devout Catholic & he absolutely loved Sister Act. We watched it so many times when I was growing up!

[@TheNavy420]

The song was also featured in the diner scene in "Back to the Future" where George McFly boldly approaches Lorraine and tries to win her over with his poetry before Biff Tannen comes in and ruins the happy-go-lucky vibe of everyone dancing to the song on the jukebox.

[@thedawneffect]

When you have a living legend, but choose the younger prettier singer to perform on such a grandios stage...... one of her iconic songs....... another punch in the gut to Ms Etta James...... I would've been angry too.

[@Clairsmith123]

EXACTLY!

[@techninja4136]

Same!

[@Roses-lilac]

Shallow of the Obamas. Did they even contact her? As for Beyonce? Not cool.

[@jphidalgo39]

Agree.

[@db.590]

They would not have pulled that bs with Whitney or Aretha it’s not like she remade the song great in fact who asked for the remix

[@carlitah74]

I remember Etta James spicey personality before she left us a few years ago. I actually appreciated her personality and love some of her songs.

[@sonjastanger5858]

Same here ❤

[@citizenyane3385]

Her performance aesthetic was so cool. The platinum-blonde hair contrasted against the black eye make-up and brows. Etta was beautiful and it's profoundly tragic that she had to endure all the abuse and was traumatised beyond belief.

[@melaninandaura9713]

Etta James is one of the biggest reasons we started saying we have to give people their flowers while they are alive! We didn’t deserve her. Look at what was allowed to happen to her for so many years by so many people. Breaks my heart.

[@lisatrottier9093]

Agree Etta James should have been the one to sing her song for the president

[@Michelle_One_Good_Eye]

Ugh. Her voice was like a big fat plate of soul food ❤

[@MoneyComethToshelia]

😂😂

[@thesecondcoming2022]

🤣Ms. Alourde got me in hear singing at midnight...😆

[@KarineAlourde]

Etta James will do that to you lol

[@AutumnBaxter]

Etta and others went thru the ringer to make a name for themselves and paved the way for the future Beyonces of the world. It was disrespectful of the Obamas and Beyoncé to have sung At Last without Etta at least in attendance. With that being said though, it’s not Etta’s song. It was written my 2 men and first performed by Glenn Miller for a movie. It made #2 in the billboard by 1942. Etta never claimed it was “hers” but she is the one that made it iconic. So she deserved at least a “nod” at the inauguration

[@abeck7929]

Thanks foe the details because I see other comments saying the song want hers. So the song was originally sung by a man?

[@TruthofAce]

Haven’t watched this video but from my knowledge of Ms. Etta regarding that election, I believe she shared she didn’t vote for him anyway. So would have been odd to have her sing her iconic song for his inauguration..

[@missneeyce6260]

​@@TruthofAceit's even weirder for Obama to ask for a song popularised by an artist that didn't vote for him 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TruthofAce]

@@missneeyce6260 Not really weird, given that particular song held meaning for him and his wife long before he ran for office.

[@missneeyce6260]

@@TruthofAce it's extremely weird seeing as the person who sung the song they so loved was Etta and not Beyoncé. But keep blindly backing up your "queen" 🙃

[@wandadevereaux2359]

Etta James had emotional soul "Rest in Power Queen". Beyoncé is commercial...no feeling no emotion no soul. I'd rather go blind can only be sang by a talent that has been through something.

[@SolSkinn]

In the end, she lived across the street from where I live now. She was active in the community. Her house is beautiful. Her family is still there I believe. I get it. She was so talented and beautiful and made her mark with that song. Then, this beautiful young Beyonce came and took it from her. Her music was her legacy. I wish they waited until she passed.

[@Ryl3925]

Dang girl where you live? Hollywood hills?

[@camishanimmons1766]

Riverside California ❤

[@SolSkinn]

@@camishanimmons1766 yes ma'am!!!

[@kellikuster1814]

😮😢 Yeah? Screw beyonce!!! There will Not Ever be another ETTA!!! 🙂🙃😉

[@GrungeGalactica]

Her stuff was so good, other stars wanted their name on it. Their privilege giving them a leg up to drown her name out. And so when a fellow black woman started to push it a bit, she’d had enough. I bet a lot of younger fans mistake it for beyonce’s own song. They should have at least got to share that performance.

[@goddessahjia2623]

i understand her anger with the song and not being invited to sing or even considered. firstly because it brings up old wounds of having what she worked hard at taken away with no credit, and secondly because she wasn’t even considered or acknowledged to sing her own song! i don’t think it’s right for her to say such harsh things about beyoncé because it wasn’t her fault but i completely understood her hurt feelings and turning nasty

[@kittensmitten3287]

How is it not Beyonce's fault? Beyonce claims everything goes through her first. If beyonce had any decorum or respect for artists that came before her or after her, she would have contacted Etta James and either get her blessings or include her in singing together. She literally played Etta James in a film. Did Beyonce even study Etta like Angela Bassett studied Tina before doing the movie? Now I'm curious. And before you go into your worship mode of Beyonce, just remember Beyonce did the same thing to Ledisi at the Grammys. Took the moment from Ledisi to sing a song she had no business doing, when Ledisi sang and played the role in the actual movie. Y'all are gonna understand Beyonce uses her power and influence and the males she's surrounded by (her father, Jay-Z), to sabotage and step on other black women in the industry to move up. Cuz she definitely can't sabotage Taylor Swift mediocre self.

[@LinneaSanchez]

Beyonce has a terrible track record of doing this. I loathe Beyonce

[@prtdiva]

@@kittensmitten3287 because the Obamas are friends with Beyoncé and Jay Z, they wanted Beyoncé to sing it. She can be upset but she needs to be mad at The President. Not Beyoncé.

[@prtdiva]

@@LinneaSanchez y’all just don’t like Beyoncé 😂 Listen, Obama himself personally asked Beyoncé to sing it. If she’s gonna be mad be mad at The President.

[@LinneaSanchez]

@@prtdiva well you’re half right, I don’t like Beyonce and I don’t like the Obama’s

[@your.beautiful.mind.now.]

My adopted Grandmother used to listen to Etta ALL THE TIME. May this beautiful timeless classic rest well!!!❤❤❤

[@melindadurchholz3738]

I understand her anger since that was her signature song. Maybe they could have sung together in the future. Dementia is an illness that takes years to develop. Miss James might have been feeling the effects earlier and that made her response more intense. She was a legend. I love your comments during her story!

[@DorothySpang]

Same with my parents..Etta is a huge part of my Childhood. Both mom and dad are gone now. And Etta music 🎶 now brings me to tears. But, so grateful for the memories & beautiful Singer ❤

[@user-ok9my2ih7e]

Etta adored Christina Aguilera. Etta was Christina’s idol and ultimate inspiration. They met and sang together in 2006. She loved Christina’s rendition of “At Last” RIP Etta James. ❤

[@danavixen6274]

Nice to see Xtina at Etta's home going too. ❤

[@lizlupeliz8296]

Etta was right about being upset not singing her own song at Obama’s Inauguration. She lived quite a life and deserved better.

[@miriamaguilar7977]

I worked for the Monterey Blues Festival at her last concert there. She was brought in on a wheelchair and elevator to the stage. Amazing singer live. RIP Ms. James or is it, Ms. Etta.

[@blessings2you435]

James Etta??? Ah... AI is ignorant of f a c t s... GET your tech in order puhleez. ETTA JAMES is a 🎼 legend!! Respect her name.

[@amandanicolemorgan]

While growing up in church, we were always told to sing from our stomach and never from our chest❤ this is very traditional in black American churches, by the way❤ this is why black American singers are very distinguished

[@mizzobjectiveone3819]

Not anymore. They all sound nasally.

[@dori_1403]

Now, we really can’t compare Etta to Beyoncé, can we?!

[@camerachristina]

my client is 88 years old and she loves etta james. she sings her songs word for word 💗

[@odeanlawrence196]

Such a sad story, but like Tina Turner, she fought hard to be recognised. Etta James was an incredibly strong young woman who never let hard times destroy her; she just kept it moving. Thank you for the wonderful songs you wrote Etta; especially 'ROLL WITH ME HENRY' RIP JAMESETTA

[@ShawnaHill83]

My mama loved her, I remember hearing her songs when I was small but didn't know who she was til I got older. R.I.P you gorgeous undefeated queen ❤

[@ShyBoyJayy]

Man I remember a car commercial came on back in 2011 I think. And I heard the first two notes of “At Last” and was hooked. I turned to my grandmother and asked who is that she said “BOY THAT’S ETTA JAMES”❤💅

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

And she’s not even that good tbh.

[@ShyBoyJayy]

@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 girl bye 😂

[@cdmbooks1493]

Etta James. A superior quality talent. Beyonce, neon-produced pop. Etta's spot in soul history is solidified.

[@LinneaSanchez]

Agreed

[@kaleenajean]

Beyonce started in R&B. Gtfoh. And has worked hard to get where she is. Period.

[@cdmbooks1493]

She's amazing, but Etta is original and deserves her flowers too@@kaleenajean

[@Nella1111]

@@kaleenajean Yep she works hard at stealing other ppls art and yall work hard at staying up in her ahh…..

[@shanel4294]

@@kaleenajeanshe’s just not what y’all think she is, and that’s okay

[@HausOfAdonis]

This woman had no wrinkles for the longest time…incredible

[@Blueivy115]

She had the blonde hair and dark eyebrows way before Madonna right ? We love you Etta ❤

[@jeaninewright1936]

I felt the same way about Beyonce singing At Last at the inaugural ball for the Obamas also. Etta James was still alive to sing her song. It’s not about giving Etta James a heads-up but more about asking her if she could. Singing as a portrayal of Ms. James is one thing but to sing like it was her song without permission is another. And, the Obamas should have known better too. It should have, “Ms. James would you sing your iconic song for us?” if she said no. Then would you mind if Beyonce sang it. Keep up your informative videos. You have enlightened me on some famous people. 😊

[@La-wr5dn]

No one needed Etta's permission to sing a song. And it was his inauguration, he asked whom he wanted to ask to sing it.

[@AngeBiampandou]

​@@La-wr5dnExactly, and Etta wasn't the original singer of the song. The original version was sung by a dark skinned black woman but the song went unnoticed and got forgotten and overshadowed by Etta rendition

[@TheRetroWoman80]

​@@AngeBiampandou Never knew that. Thanks for sharing. This world is so treacherous for hiding and dismissing the truth with important facts like this.

[@AngeBiampandou]

@@TheRetroWoman80 Yup, I listened to her version 3-4 years ago and I was shocked because you would've thought that was an original Etta James song with the way she went about it. Unfortunately she was just a bitter old lady but she also had alzheimer so I can give a bit of grace

[@TheRetroWoman80]

@@AngeBiampandou Ahh ok. True @ the alzheimer's grace.

[@Sophisticated_Lady444]

Etta James had one of the most beautiful and soulful voices at that time. At Last will always be her trademark song and one of my absolute favorites by her and her other song I’d rather go blind. RIP Etta James 🙏🏽❤️✝️

[@WolfgangMotif]

Stealing from an artist is a horrible crime to suffer through.

[@janetannerevans2320]

are you referring to Beyonce as well?

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

@@janetannerevans2320She doesn’t steal boo. Next.

[@vp0617]

​@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024Beyonce has stolen a lot of futures of talented young black women by pretending to take them under her wing only to let them be forgotten and never marketing them.

[@cellular.andromedax9637]

​@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024So she didnt steal or "barrow" from Blu?? or are we seeing double🙈

[@ItsJustJayla]

@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024yes she does don’t be dense

[@amb7412]

Great video with pictures that I've never seen of her. She was a power house. In hindsight Beyonce probably should have spoken to Ms. James about such an honor of Performing for the first Black President of the U.S.A. She could have even invited her to share the limelight of doing it together, Maybe having Ms. James start it and she finished it for the First family. it was a clumsy insult for a person who suffered a broken painful existence. Hurt people hurt people and her life was full of unmentionable pain. Thank you for highlighting this musical powerhouse.

[@CCdarling98]

I agree. It’s not her fault that the Obamas wanted her to sing. But I feel like they were wrong about not including her in any way knowing that Beyonce was singing her song or Beyonce could have included her in the performance herself. Better yet, Beyonce could have sang one of her very own songs. I see both sides.

[@amb7412]

@@CCdarling98 So true. People should think more about other’s feelings. It was very insensitive all the way around.

[@KittyKat-xg4tx]

Every woman has 1 old school woman artist they listen to, Etta is mine ❤ i just love her voice, when im sad i play her songs and it helps me become happy again. Listening to her beautiful voice is a blessing, i wish i could of seen her in concert

[@cdmbooks1493]

Etta James will outlive Beyonce in soul history. I love Beyonce, but Etta deserved that spotlight. I grew up in Watts 65 near the Watts Tower and was there during the riots. The names Johny Otis and Etta James are supreme to natives. Her genius and magnetic voice will never be duplicated. Rest in Peace, sister.

[@AngeBiampandou]

"I love Beyoncé but..." No you don't. Girl bye

[@gnostic268]

​​@@AngeBiampandouYou're literally an example of a fan which is short for FANATIC. Repping that Bey-Hive. Lmfao. Infantilizing and making excuses for Beyoncé only works for people who wants to be brainwashed. Everyone else lives in reality.

[@damnsis7731]

Beyoncé definitely more known and famous but ok girl 💀

[@missneeyce6260]

​@@damnsis7731she definitely is not more famous than Etta James and any sheep that believes so is truly deluded

[@davidmontgomery5047]

Beyonce has No Soul in Her Voice or otherwise .

[@laffintig]

IMO, Beyonce, although an incredibly talented singer, cannot hold a candle to Etta James.

[@msteach3082]

May she rest in peace 🌼🌻🌷🌺🌸🪻

[@sarahthomas2506]

My goodness! Ms. Feisty herself! Ms. Etta James! What a powerful iconic voice! Attached was super talented! She been through so much as child and struggled with substance abuse and dealing with fame! Especially the music industry! Toward the end her life spiraled out! Illness and setbacks! Despite all the issues, you can't take away how talented this woman was! When she sang, you can feel the power of her pain! My goodness! Thanks for doing this on Ms. James!! At Lastttt!❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🩷🩷🩷

[@jamienelson3049]

It was tacky of the Obamas to request Beyonce sing Etta James song and for Beyonce to sing it. Just my humble opinion. Respect is respect regardless of the generations.

[@statusdisarray9598]

19:45 I sure do understand… she was a fragile woman trying to claim her spot……what she said was rude, but we discard our elders and it is shameful I would have much preferred to hear her sing her OWN song.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Lol with her drug induced voice? Sit down. 😭

[@LoveToday8]

I'm blessed to have sought out her music at a young age. I'm in my early 30s and decided to dig into her music in middle school. What a voice! May she rest in peace 🤍

[@karensullivan8458]

"At Last" is Etta James song. There has been no female singer that has even come close to doing that song as good Etta. It is Etta's song and hers alone.

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

Oh Goodness!!!! Thank you for sharing the great Etta’s history!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jdsnz1886]

I was today years old y’all 😂 and I called myself a fan. I kept asking myself … why does she keep saying Jamesetta 😝 . Sorry y’all. Please don’t judge me. Still one of my faves.

[@KarineAlourde]

lol 😂😂

[@missladybug73]

No! That's Ettas song. PERIOD! She could have at least asked to sing it with Etta. And told the Obamas that she wanted Etta woth her to help since it was really her song, not Beys. I love Etta James. ❤️

[@La-wr5dn]

It's a song that anyone can and a lot of singers have sung, idc that it was Etta's signature song.. If she had a problem, it should have been directed at the Obamas for requesting it be sang by Beyonce; not attack Beyonce. But, I do understand that her outburst was probably due to her dementia. I felt bad for Beyonce, who only sang a song as requested.

[@missladybug73]

@La-wr5dn idc how you feel. These new generations are so disrespectful. You could have put your comment elsewhere, not on my feed. I've a right to my opinion. Just because you're probably from the bee hive and a bey suoerfan. Go be a sheep somewhere else. I give respect to the originals. Bye!

[@AngeBiampandou]

The song was a cover. Etta wasn't the original singer of the song but a dark skinned black woman was. Her version ended being forgotten and went unnoticed by the masses while Etta's rendition completely overshadowed her. Etta was a bitter old lady like many of them are period. She is still an icon but stop capping for her bc she's an elder

[@baylorsailor]

"At Last" was not an original song of Etta's it was written by two men years before she performed it. She was not the first to cover the song. Her anger at Beyonce didn't make sense since it wasn't HER song perse.

[@kittensmitten3287]

Agreed. Literally everyone under here are in worship mode of stealing Beyonce and not looking at the respect that should have been shown. Why tf did you play her in a movie then, if you had no respect for her to begin with. This is why Angela Bassett is respected. Never disrespected Tina Turner

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

"Tennessee Whiskey" sounds a lot like "I'd Rather Go Blind".

[@krazykaye8843]

He used the same beat, I thought everyone knew this. He's been open about it.

[@LinneaSanchez]

Beyonce cannot hold a candle to Etta. Etta is a legend. Beyonce has priors for using other artists work then shutting them up.

[@angelcat2785]

Learn facts before you speak that song was not even ettas and etta herself said she loved beyonces tribute

[@shanel4294]

@@angelcat2785beyonce can’t hold a candle to Etta. the tribute was lacklustre compared to what Etta would’ve done. Tell your pop princess to sit tf down.

[@angelcat2785]

@shanel4294 and you need to shut yo jealous ass up cause bitch at the end of the day, she still gon be breaking records and making money while you sitting there watching 😂 and etta still said she loved it so it wasn't too lackluster in her favor, stay mad 💋

[@marknewton6984]

Etta seems REAL!

[@Stonergal2487]

Yep

[@tashibalampkin8555]

3:50 A what?! Oh my gosh. The poor child. I always thought she had pain in her beautiful voice. I never thought the pain was literal.

[@lex4253]

The entire thing with Beyoncé…..we need to remember she had Alzheimer’s! People with dementia can often be very harsh and aggressive because of the shrinking of the brain and fluid build up - she later stated she was happy with Beyoncé’s tribute.

[@blessings2you435]

Hearing Etta James sing "BURN DOWN THE CORNFIELDS" is quite the sensual experience - not to be missed in this lifetime. Many Thanks to YOU, Ms. James. 🙏 ❤ 🙏

[@missneeyce6260]

This is why Etta prefered Christina Aguilera to Beyoncé. She had complete respect and love for Etta and makes sure the world knows it. Beyoncé is just a cash grab that as always, decided the spotlight was entirely for her; same as she did in Destiny's Child. Hints why it was Christina that gets to hold the torch with At Last and sings it at every concert she does; Etta loved and approved of Christina

[@richardbutler9217]

Read Etta James was really complementary of Christina Aguilera's version of Something Got A Hold On Me. I agree.

[@honeybunch5765]

Oh, she must be one of my favourite artists of all time, right up there with Pink. ❤ Sad to hear her story.

[@leonardty660]

This is a Legend period.

[@califxraised]

She had such a soulful voice, rest in paradise Etta❤❤🕊️❤️‍🩹

[@lyndioli]

That was disrespectful of Obama to request Beyonce instead of Etta, Id be upset too! I watced the movie Cadillac records and thought that she passed away like in the movie, I didn't even know that she lived until her 70's, so thank you for all this true information! She was a brilliant singer who sang with such feeling from her soul, may she rest in peace.🙏💞

[@YAHsWay]

From the first day I ever heard Etta James voice😮 I was smitten. Thank you so much for this video. Muchas gracias❤

[@jolenesimon6123]

Etta James, like Marvin, was truly being chased by those demons. I read her bio Rage to survive and I understand her addictive behavior

[@abeck7929]

Yes, and Billie Holiday as well.

[@TiffanyMalone-qd6ro]

That voice is so beautiful Rest in Paradise Etta James 🌹🕊️🌹🕊️🌹🕊️

[@ChiviA84]

Beyoncé's team should have let Etta's team know. It's just common curiosity.

[@devanshepard9118]

etta did not own the song nor was she the original singer! I love etta but she was tripping. The obamas asked beyonce 2 sing the song and they have that right cause it was their party. Plus etta had no rpoblem with mariah,christina, and whitney who have all sung that song at different public events n they aint ask or acknowledge her

[@ChiviA84]

@@devanshepard9118 oh okay

[@missneeyce6260]

​@@devanshepard9118thats because they all love and respect Etta and was probably given the green light to do so. I know Christina was defo allowed to sing At Last whenever she pleased because Etta James adored her and told her it was okaii. Same reason Christina was respected enough to sing At Last at her funeral.

[@devanshepard9118]

@@missneeyce6260 yes but the Obama had the right to have who they wanted to sing at their party and again at last is not Etta song

[@missneeyce6260]

@devanshepard9118 and Etta had the right to he mad seeing as its her version they adore so much. What's next

[@melissaa4168]

Awesome. Im thinking Jill Scott could play her life story.

[@bluest1524]

Best singer ever. Extraordinary talent. Barack Obama is a political facade, thus it is no surprise he chose Beyonce even when the source of that song, the heart of it, the real deal, was alive and capable, and could have used the work and the exposure. A terrible decision on his part: shallow, political, hollow. Etta is forever the best.

[@duvaldiva2353]

So beautiful .. so graceful I love this queen and her music. She music got me through some tough times ❤❤❤❤

[@Ryl3925]

Heck yeah I feel where miss Etta James is coming from when Beyoncé sang her song at the inauguration! The Legend was alive and capable! She's tired of ppl steeling her music

[@darcylyons4313]

One of my favorites there is so much sass in her voice.

[@JusMittWay.0916]

I appreciated hearing her story. Like my mom James Etta she was super beautiful and could wear any hair color or style

[@kelleennordquist5697]

The woman, the legend....her music will never die.

[@Wilkins_Micawber]

Didn't know.Beyoncè sang At Last. Just played it on Spotify. Doesn't come close to Etta's deep soul version.

[@davidfoley726]

She had a very powerful and unique voice. A contemporary similar vocal powerhouse is Brittany Howard formally of the Grammy award winning band Alabama Shakes.

[@rubyreliford]

This iconic woman endured tremendous tragedy at such a young age. 😢

[@lericamims]

Thank you for posting these stories. I appreciate learning and passing on knowledge.

[@greendro6410]

She had an amazing voice.

[@Antigone-yp6ht]

RIP Etta. I understand her frustration about the song because of what that white lady did back in the day stealing her creation.

[@greenbyrd3665]

Unpopular opinion here. Etta James was often vulgar and profane in her singing gigs. That repuatation as well as her dementia made her a wild card. Nobody was going to take a chance on her possibly crazy behavior at the inaugural ball of the first African American President. Sorry her feelings were hurt, but they absolutely made the right call.

[@debrosman]

Etta ❤ one of my favorite vocalists of all times ❤ Thank you so much for bringing your brand of mini documentary to Miss Etta ❤

[@ebonyg6827]

Recently Tracey Chapman did a duet with Luke Combs, who covered her iconic hit fast cars. This might have been a way Etta and Beyonce could have performed at the inauguration. This is in hindsight and perhaps health issues, as mentioned by Etta's son played her role in her attack of Beyonce.

[@jackiwilliams9297]

So true, I agree. Beyonce should have had Ms. Etta with her to sing but B seemed to want the spot light for herself. This is so sad. B had a icon and did not want to share the stage. How selfish of B. RIP Ms. Etta you are amazing with your talent in music 🎶 history 🎉

[@jackiwilliams9297]

Ms.Etta could have still been on the stage with B🤦🏽.

[@christinecabana4169]

Beyonce was owned and looking for her big break..unfortunately she used Etta James song to do it! Etta James should have been the one to sing that song. Much appreciation for a legend who will always be the Original Blues Singer of our time. Rest in Peace and fill the choirs of heaven with your beautiful voice.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Great video! Etta is that woman. As for Beyoncé…typical Beyoncé behavior.

[@makaylabloodworth2542]

Blaming Beyoncé for just accepting to sing for the Obama’s is weird…if anything y’all can keep that energy with Barack and Michelle but you wouldn’t. And also Etta wasn’t her best around that time too, health wise, granted it would’ve been nice if she could have gotten her spotlight but shit happens. So stop blaming others for something they had not control over nor was their fault.

[@krazykaye8843]

​@@makaylabloodworth2542Beyonce could have sang one of her own songs then.

[@cressapellom4205]

​@@makaylabloodworth2542nope. Well blame beyawnce because she could've easily said no, that would be disrespectful to Etta.

[@BlackNella]

It’s kind of a flex to have beef with THE Etta James

[@RenataMitchell-d8w]

RIP Etta James 🌹❤

[@AnnacolleenEtters]

I was a child, when I heard her sing, "At Last", and loved it, and still do.

[@valbankz292]

I do believe Etta should have been there & been the one to sing. I feel it was disrespectful & wrong 💯 RIP ETTA❤🙏🏼🕊️🌹

[@brownsugar-wl7vn]

Wow, I can’t believe her name was Jamesetta , so uniquely beautiful.

[@azarasdiary5943]

I love the way you narrate - Very soothing voice/tone,

[@alanh7966]

I have always had so much love and repect for this lady.

[@sabrinafair35]

Beyoncé vs James? No comparison. James was a real talent. Beyoncé is manufactured. I had the privilege of seeing Ms. James perform in San Diego in the early 90’sx When she sang ‘I Would Rather Go Blind’ there was not a dry in the house. RIP Etta James 🙏🏼

[@sbalsamo410]

Oh my…she’s my absolute favorite. Yay!!! I had no idea how young she was!! How things have changed…or have they? I really appreciate your videos without the background music. I think they compete with your beautiful voice.

[@justfree6213]

I would like to see her story told onscreen. Cadillac Records showed us half of a chapter. Be nice to give an unknown a chance to bring her story to life! I can understand her annoyance. No one considered her feelings knowing she was alive. The Obama’s were to blame. Kind of odd because they would not have asked a younger artist to perform a Aretha Franklin song when she was still alive.

[@michellemcgill9328]

I went to see her at BB King’s & wow did she go off on Beyoncé! One of the most amazing and memorable shows I have or will ever see!

[@goldbars777]

I read her autobiography years ago. So real, comical, and enlightening‼️🏆🩷😂

[@Godessgarden]

Etta is a OG! She seen right through Beyoncé thievery 😂

[@gnarlyoakcreations2206]

The star of one of my favorite duets- If I can’t have you 🎶 ❤

[@TheReneex]

Can you please highlight Shirley Bassey whose iconic hit, “Goldfinger” made her an international star. Ms Bassey, who was of mixed heritage, was also criticized for refusing to acknowledge her Black identity.

[@Laurdielar]

Etta James will forever be a legend. But y'all are acting like Beyonce isn't creating her own legacy. And she portrayed Ms. James in the movie Cadillac Records, which was out at the time which is why she was asked, it wasn't random. Her singing definitely may have been a misstep, but it was not intended to slight Etta James. And y'all are acting like y'all really know Ms. James' catalog when you really only know "At Last". Sometimes stars don't get it right, just like all of us living our regular lives don't get it right. That doesn't make us bad people. Y'all are just using this post to talk sh*t about Beyonce. If it was another singer, this wouldn't have garnered this much attention. And let's be real, there may have been some jealousy on Ms. James' part at play too.

[@bitokay147]

Saw Cadillac movie and listening to both etts and beyonces renditions . Beyonce sang those songs so good ! I was in tears she sang with so much emotion. But I do prefer Sunday kind of love by Etta and at last by Christina Aguilera but all of the rest of songs beyonce touched my soul !

[@OuuThatteaHot]

I don’t blame Ms Etta I’d be pissed too

[@bambii8201]

Shes so pretty and talented ❤