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RIP Ms. Etta James

Started by red baron, January 20, 2012, 09:20:12 AM

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January 20, 2012, 09:20:12 AM Last Edit: January 20, 2012, 09:22:47 AM by red baron
Thanks for the memories you've left us with.


"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations... James Madison

AJ

#1
January 20, 2012, 09:24:32 AM
 RIP Etta  :'(
Quote from: The Bacon Junkie on November 08, 2011, 09:32:47 PM
It was great meeting "The Dude" at long last.   She brought us some epic beer.

The Mad King Pepe'

#2
January 20, 2012, 12:10:34 PM
Sad news..... RIP.

My personal favorite:
Etta James - At Last - You'll be missed
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Speedbag

#3
January 20, 2012, 12:31:15 PM
 :(
I tend to regard most of humanity as little more than walking talking dilated sphincters. - Rat

RAT900

#4
January 20, 2012, 12:46:25 PM
Wonderful vocalist,

one tough life

ironic that so much of what is beautiful comes to us

from the deep wells of sorrow
This is an insult to the Pez community

fastwin

#5
January 21, 2012, 09:16:41 AM
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

orangelion03

#6
January 22, 2012, 03:18:31 PM
A cousin in-law found himself seated next to Etta on a cross country flight back in the 80s.  He said she was not only really nice, but funnier than all hell.  A fantastic singer.

Saw this posted elsewhere, thought you guys might enjoy this as much as I did:

Bobby Murray, her guitarist of 22 years wrote a nice piece for the Daily Kos where he tells the following story:

A few years back we (Etta James and the Roots Band) were doing a show at the Hollywood Bowl with Lou Rawls. (The late, great Mr. Rawls was by any account a great singer and a tremendous artist) We were backstage and Lou had asked Etta if she would refrain from doing 'At Last' on her set and maybe sit in with him (He was closing) on his take of it. He explained it was the title track of his new recording and he would really appreciate it because of it being his new release, record company pressures, etc. Now, I'm not saying this because I've played with her for 20 plus years but Etta owns the definitive version of At Last. (And while she did not write it, without doubt, it is simply her version that defines the song to millions of people.)

She sweetly smiled and said, "No problem Lou, I understand."

Mr. Rawls thanked her saying something to the effect 'I knew you would understand...' and left.

At that point Etta called over our musical director, Josh Sklair and some of the band members and said, "We're gonna open with 'At Last' guys, who the hell does that @#$%&$! think he is?" She absolutely tore it up, there was no way anyone could have followed her with that tune. We loved it and so did the crowd.

Rest In Peace Etta.
VIVA LA EVOLUCION!!!

Billyzoom

#7
January 22, 2012, 03:21:37 PM
I feel so fortunate to have seen her live.  This was maybe 15 years back, and already she was sitting through much of her concert.

But those pipes and her passion were still amazing.  What a legend.

Joel
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