If you have not heard Etta James is terminally ill so I thought it was appropriate to do a tribute to her amazingly soulful voice and fantastic career.
Etta James’ most famous ballad – At Last.
Etta James’ most famous ballad – At Last (live).
Etta James – All I Could do was Cry
Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind
Etta James – It’s a Man’s Man’s World
I thought I would throw in a cover too.
Adele singing Etta James’ – Fool That I Am
Please post videos from all your favorite Jazz and Blues singers.
Sade–Smooth Operator;
Sarah Vaughn–Misty;
Wynton Marsalis & Sarah Vaughn–Autumn Leaves;
Chet Baker–I Fall In Love Too Easily;
Diana Krall & Tony Bennett–The Best Is Yet To Come;
KD Lang & Tony Bennett–Because of You;
Janis–Cry Baby;
Joan Armatrading–Love and Affection;
Cassandra Wilson–Love is Blindness;
Awesome I was going to post something from Cassandra Wilson and Diana Krall and most of the singers you posted for that matter. I got caught up a bit tonight so thanks for truly great music.
My pleasure KQ. Good theme for this weekend music thread.
The late great Lady Day & Lester Young–Fine and Mellow;
A great little blues song.
Nina Simone – I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
Very nice KQ.
Another one of my favorite jazz and blues singers.
Nina Simone – I Put A Spell On You
Big Mama Thornton–Ball and Chain;
Jeff Beck and Imelda May–Cry Me A River;
Brilliant version.
I think it was kes who turned me on to Imelda a few weeks ago. I’ve been smitten with Imelda ever since. 😉
The parents were at a concert by her last night. I have to say I was kinda jealous. She’s brilliant.
Caru, I’m jealous too. Imelda is simply amazing. (And she’s a Dubliner to boot) 😉
Etta James–Tell Mama;