The legendary blues/soul singer has died today aged 73. She suffered health issues after contracting leukaemia.
The legendary blues/soul singer has died today aged 73. She suffered health issues after contracting leukaemia.
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whatta singer she was.
a sad day.
And three days ago, Johnny Otis (the "godfather of Rhythm and Blues") died aged 90. BBC article
Etta James' first success was written as a collaboration between her and Johnny Otis, so it seems appropriate to post a clip of that song:
Thanks El Loro. I didnt know that about Johnny.
That's doubly sad news
And look at this little list on Johnny's credits:
With a keen ear for talent, he helped steer a long list of performers to stardom, among them Etta James, Jackie Wilson, Esther Phillips and Big Mama Thornton â whose hit recording of âHound Dog,â made in 1952, four years before Elvis Presleyâs, was produced by Mr. Otis and featured him on drums.
Very sad day, this woman was Uber talented" RIP Etta..xx
Very sad day, this woman was Uber talented" RIP Etta..xx
RIP Glorious Etta
and thanks for the music you leave behind
How sad,a true music legend.
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