But even so, I still get nervous before I go onstage. Etta James nervousonstage Change image and share on social
Most of the songs I sing have that blues feeling in it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don't know what I'm sorry about. I don't. Etta James bluefeltsing Change image and share on social
Most of the songs I sing, they have that blue feeling to it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don't know what I'm sorry about. Etta James bluefeltsing Change image and share on social
My mother was a jazz fanatic and she wanted me to play the piano so I could play jazz tunes. I wish I had learned but I was too busy getting into trouble! Etta James busyfanaticjazz Change image and share on social
Bobby Womack is always very real, both with his music and as a person. Etta James bobbymusicperson Change image and share on social
I'm not a braggart, but when I was a little girl people used to come from all over Hollywood to hear me sing. Etta James braggartgirlhear Change image and share on social
I am so happy that I am alive and can walk. Etta James alivehappywalk Change image and share on social
I sing the songs that people need to hear. Etta James hearpeoplesing Change image and share on social
Jazz took too much discipline. You have to come in at the right place, which is different than me singing the blues, where I can sing, 'Oh, baby,' if there's a pause in the melody. With jazz, you better leave that space open, or put in something real cool. Etta James babybluecool share on social
