Guest allnightandy Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) according to Sky i think they said Leukemia and alzeimers RIP Etta Edited January 20, 2012 by allnightandy
Dekka Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Complications from Leukemia, sad day, RIP Etta will play one of my favourites 'Tighten up your own thing' Cadet at Pete watkins birthday bash tonight. Edited January 20, 2012 by dekka
Britmusicsoulfan Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 We'll miss you, Etta. Thanks for the great music you left us. We'll be sure to dedicate a pair or trio of our favorite 45s tonight at Twin Cities Soul.
Ernie Andrews Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Oh heck! An absolute legend ! Very sad indeed!
Gene-r Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Very sad news. It's also sad coincidence that man who discovered her, Johnny Otis, also died this week.
Chalky Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 didn't see this topic and started one, will merge the two.
MrsWoodsrules Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 What a voice, what a troubled life she had too, seems goes hand in hand. RIP Etta. Aid.
Jbs Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 R.I.P. ETTA, THINK I WILL PLAY MY FAV ETTA TRACK "CAN'T SHAKE IT"
Ian Parker Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Complications from Leukemia, sad day, RIP Etta will play one of my favourites 'Tighten up your own thing' Cadet at Pete watkins birthday bash tonight. I'll look forward to hearing. RIP , very sad news
Geoff Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 One of the greatest female singers in Rhythm and Bluse and Soul. So many great songs, Wallflower, Good Rockin' Daddy, At Last, All I Could Do Was Cry, Do I Make Myself Clear with Sugar Pie DeSanto, I'm sure everyone on here can think of some by her. RIP Etta, thanks for the music. 1
old but nimble Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 RIP Etta you were one the greatest, always loved your songs, have written in my will to have I WOULD RATHER GO BLIND played at my funeral, god bless you Etta
Guest chrislokeh Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 So sad another true legend goes to the soul show in the sky.Watch the film Cadilac Records brilliant! Many brilliant songs from her one of my faves i will play tonight Mellow Fellow.....RIP
Guest Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 for me one of the greatest voices ever!! had the chance to see hear 4 years ago in new orleans but missed it.... very sad.... rather go bling is the best ballad that was ever written imo. R.I.P.
Arabica Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 For me one of the best..... all her song's were great if i have to pick my fav ....At Last, R.I.P. We will dedicate our night to Etta Saturday....
jocko Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 A giant of a voice, heard this on radio. Off to play the Who's Blue, fantastic Kent CD from last year. Bye Etta rip
Ceejay Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 So very, very sad........................another one gone!!!
John Elias Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Sad news indeed,RIP Etta....will spin Mellow Fellow and breaking point in my record room for you x
Little-stevie Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Another soul gone.. My fav track.. x Edited January 20, 2012 by little-stevie
soulfulmick Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 A sad loss indeed has been a favourite of mine since the 6ts. RIP Etta
Guest brummiemick Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 R.I.P Etta one of my all time favourites. Tragic life, Fantastic voice. Just listened to Mellow Fellow. Hope you are happy "at last"!!!
Guest gordon russell Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Complications from Leukemia, sad day, RIP Etta will play one of my favourites 'Tighten up your own thing' Cadet at Pete watkins birthday bash tonight. R.I.P.................TUNE!!!!
Guest Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 We've lost a lot of renowned artists, but ETTA JAMES was a monumental figure in Black American Musical culture...God bless RIP...'At last - At Peace'...
Kevinkent Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 An inspiration to many, and a great loss. R.I.P. Etta James.
Guest nubes Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 R I P...another early pioneer....of soul gone...but the legacy..again is immortal....Del...xxxx
alfie00soul Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Very Sad news indeed....One of my Favorite Female Soul Singers Will be playing a few of her tunes tonight at home... Security...Tell Mama...Pay Back...Tighten Up Your On Thing... R.I.P Edited January 20, 2012 by alfie00soul
Philly Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Very sad news.. Etta was a fave of mine along with the late Billie Holliday .. Can someone please put up " Sunday Kind of Love " for me.. thanks
Guest allnightandy Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Very sad news.. Etta was a fave of mine along with the late Billie Holliday .. Can someone please put up " Sunday Kind of Love " for me.. thanks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfNLspDL3ns 1
Guest allnightandy Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Just wondered how many people on here have seen this documentry "Record Row Chicago" ? It's a six part documentry on chicago soul labels part one is narrated by Etta James lots of famous faces in there Tried to post but "Embeded" came up might still work on youtube though It does still work on youtube Edited January 20, 2012 by allnightandy
Mr Smithy Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Starting to look like a bad year, Johnny, Jimmy and now Etta. RIP all of you. We'll never see the like again. 1
Kris Holmes Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Sad news, RIP to one of the great talents
Guest mrs norman maine Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Though we knew she'd been ill for a while, I'm sure everyone on here is as sad as I am to hear she's gone. A barnstormer of a voice and a barnstorming woman. RIP Etta x
45cellar Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Very Sad News Indeed. Another Legend Passes. R.I.P. ETTA
Natalie89 Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 R.I.P etta such a wonderful and powerful voice such a sad loss what an inspiration x
Soulgrit Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 A very sad day indeed, you had such a great talent Etta R.I.P. Willie
macca Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Who couldn't have liked Etta James? A sad start to the year indeed. Rest in peace. 1
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