She may be lean, mean and 200 pounds lighter, but don?t get the wrong idea: Etta James is still living large. The legendary singer ditched the motorized scooter that once wheeled her out onstage. Now ...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and there are countless albums and songs out there about love that get a few extra spins around this time of year, but to me, there is no song more romantic than Etta ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Etta James left behind an incredible legacy when she passed away in ...

James was discovered as a teen by talent scout Johnny Otis. Her career took off in the '60s with hits like "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "At Last." She died in 2012. Originally broadcast in 1994. This ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Some voices don’t just sing—they tell stories, stir emotions, and leave a permanent mark on your soul. Etta James was one of those artists. Her voice had the power to make you fall ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Let's continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with rhythm and blues singer Etta James. She got her start at the age of 15 when she was ...