In 2008, Beyoncé portrayed Etta James in the film Cadillac Records. She relished the role because she could behave in a way she never does in real life. “My way of dealing with frustration is to shut ...

Etta James had a legendary singing voice, but there was something else legendary about her: her lifestyle. The girl knew how ...

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 ...

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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 ...