Tag Archives: Etta James

Serendipity SOUL | Sunday Open Thread | Etta James Week

Posted on April 20, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Sunday, Everyone. We end the week with Ms. James’ “Sunday Kind of Love.”

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Serendipity SOUL|Saturday Open Thread | Etta James Week

Posted on April 19, 2014 by rikyrah

Ms. Etta James Jan 28, 2012 ETTA JAMES STORY PARTS 1 through 6

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Serendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread | Etta James Week

Posted on April 18, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Friday, Everyone, AT LAST… I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (to stop now)

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Serendipity SOUL | Thursday Open Thread | Etta James Week

Posted on April 17, 2014 by rikyrah

Chess years: 1960–1978 Dueting with Harvey Fuqua, James recorded for the Chess label Argo (later Cadet) and her first hit singles with Fuqua were “If I Can’t Have You” and “Spoonful”. Her first solo hit was the doo-wop styled rhythm … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Wednesday Open Thread | Etta James Week

Posted on April 16, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! More Etta… I’d Rather Go Blind LIVE

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Serendipity SOUL | Tuesday Open Thread | Etta James Week

Posted on April 15, 2014 by rikyrah

Etta James Week continues with… Early life and career: 1938–1959 Jamesetta Hawkins was born on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, to Dorothy Hawkins, who was only 14 at the time. Her father has never been identified.James speculated that … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Monday Open Thread | Etta James Week

Posted on April 14, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is Ms. Etta James Wiki: Early life and career: 1938–1959 Jamesetta Hawkins was born on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles to Dorothy Hawkins, who was only fourteen at the time. Her father … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on March 30, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012) was an American singer. Her style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Starting her career in … Continue reading →

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Etta James, ICON & Blues Singer Dies At 73

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rikyrah

At last Etta james is at peace.  God Bless you, Ms. James. Wiki:  Early life and career: 1938–1959 Jamesetta Hawkins was born on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles to Dorothy Hawkins, who was only fourteen at the time. Her … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL-Saturday Open Thread

Posted on November 20, 2010 by rikyrah

Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; 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 … Continue reading →

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