Pete C Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 http://news.yahoo.com/legendary-blues-singer-etta-james-dies-calif-163709371.html Quote
Harold_Z Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 RIP Etta. A day after Johnny Otis, her first producer. Quote
paul secor Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 Fine singer - recorded forcefully and authentically in several styles. Thanks, Ms. James. Quote
king ubu Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 LA Times obit: http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-etta-james-20120121,0,1608543.story r.i.p. Will spin some of her tunes later on... sad, but not unexpected after the recent news on her health. Quote
GA Russell Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 The LA Times obit discusses how she spent most of her life in Los Angeles. Because so many of her records were for Chess, I had always associated her with Chicago. RIP. Quote
Noj Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 As much as I've delved into classic R&B, surprisingly I've never explored her catalog. Judging by a few youtube clips folks have posted on FB in her honor, I'll have to correct that. RIP, Etta. Quote
kinuta Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Great singer and a sad loss. I'll play some of her Kent & Modern Recordings later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMjaVkxnLpg Edited January 20, 2012 by kinuta Quote
Tim McG Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 I am very saddened to learn Etta James passed away today at age 73. I will dearly miss her voice and her Blues. source:Blues Legend Etta James One of my favorite tunes by Etta: Don't Cry Rest in Peace, Etta. Quote
sidewinder Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) The only CD I have with her on it is the 'Live at the Left Bank' CD on Label M by Cedar Walton - with Ms James on a couple of tracks with backing by Cedar and his trio. A sad loss, for sure - RIP. Edited January 20, 2012 by sidewinder Quote
king ubu Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 You got to get "At Last" or some best of with old sides on it then, at least! Quote
Stereojack Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 The only CD I have with her on it is the 'Live at the Left Bank' CD on Label M by Cedar Walton - with Ms James on a couple of tracks with backing by Cedar and his trio. A sad loss, for sure - RIP. Isn't that Etta Jones? Quote
jeffcrom Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 I like this latter-day album. "If you can't lie no better, you might as well tell the truth." RIP to one of the greats. Quote
danasgoodstuff Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 In a career filled with ups & downs of all kinds, Etta Rocks the House remains one of my personal favorites. Rest in peace, Ms James. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) BBC Radio 3 (the hardcore classical station) just playing 'At Last' in tribute, between Mendelssohn and Beethoven! Edited January 21, 2012 by A Lark Ascending Quote
sidewinder Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 The only CD I have with her on it is the 'Live at the Left Bank' CD on Label M by Cedar Walton - with Ms James on a couple of tracks with backing by Cedar and his trio. A sad loss, for sure - RIP. Isn't that Etta Jones? Just checked and you are right Stereojack, got my Ettas mixed up. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Another great one has left. RIP Etta Quote
medjuck Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Anybody here hear her Lady Day tribute album? I don't usually go for tribute albums but I heard a cut on the radio and it sounded pretty good. Should I get it? Quote
Dan Gould Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Absolutely! A very nice recording, imo. The follow up is very much worth hearing, too. Quote
PHILLYQ Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 In a career filled with ups & downs of all kinds, Etta Rocks the House remains one of my personal favorites. Rest in peace, Ms James. That disc is one of my favorites, a voice that could knock a wall down with a singer who knew how to use it. RIP, she will forever rock the house. Quote
medjuck Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 I once went to a wrap party where Etta and her band played for dancing. It was a thrill. Quote
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