And as I started reaching deeper I realized that most of the blues of that day was done by men. Women just didn't have the nerve. Etta James bluedaydeep Change image and share on social
It's not about battling the original artists when I record these songs, it's about paying tribute to them. Etta James artistbattleoriginal Change image and share on social
When I look out at the people and they look at me and they're smiling, then I know that I'm loved. That is the time when I have no worries, no problems. Etta James lovepeopleproblem Change image and share on social
What happens is, when I perform, I'm somewhere else. I go back in time and get in touch with who I really am. I forget my troubles, my worries. Etta James backforgetperform Change image and share on social
I really turned into, you know, the real street kid. I was kind of like a runaway, but I had a mother, you know what I mean, and I had a place to stay. Etta James kidkindmother Change image and share on social
When I sing for myself, I probably sing for anyone who has any kind of hurt, any kind of bad feelings, good feelings, ups and downs, highs and lows, that kind of thing. Etta James baddownfeeling Change image and share on social
My mother used to play nothing but Billie Holiday. Etta James billieholidaymother Change image and share on social
