At the age of 73, R&B superstar Etta James has passed away, and the world is a little less exciting. Born Jamesetta Hawkins, Ms James received lasting fame with a string of hits including “At Last,” “Dance With Me Henry,” and “I’d Rather Go Blind.” While struggling with drug addiction, she managed to tap into her personal pain to create some of the R&B world’s most memorable performances, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll, Blues, and Grammy halls of fame.
In later years, she was sampled by a host of younger artists ranging from Avicii to Flo Rida.
While Ms James may be gone, her music lives on. We hope you enjoy this performance of “Something’s Got A Hold On Me” from 1962.