Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938) is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter. James is the winner of four Grammys and seventeen Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Grammy Hall of Fame in both 1999 and 2008. In the 1950s and 1960s, she had her biggest success as a blues and R&B singer. She is best known for performing "At Last", which has been featured in movies, television shows, commercials, and web-streaming services. James has a contralto vocal range.
Biography
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Links
- Official homepage at etta-james.com
- Wikipedia article on Etta James
- MySpace at myspace.com/ettajames
- Online community at facebook.com/EttaJames
- Last.fm page on Etta James
- MusicBrainz entry on Etta James
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Albums releases
| Release title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Playlist: The Very Best Of Etta James | 2009 |
| Let's Roll | 2003 |
| Love Songs | 2001 |
| Blue Gardenia | 2001 |
| At Last! | 1999 |
