Naturally, we had to start this post with "At Last," arguably James' best-known song. This live performance clip has over 5 million views on YouTube. The tune, a wedding standard, has been covered by ...

If you want to know what a band on top of the world looks like, check in on Led Zeppelin circa 1975. In March, the band released Physical Graffiti on its own label, Swan Song. And within two weeks, ...

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 discovered by Johnny Otis, who we ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Etta James that goes beyond voice. It’s spirit. It’s soul. It’s truth wrapped in melody. While most folks immediately think of “At Last” when her name comes ...