Quotes by Etta James

About Etta James:


Etta James was an American singer. Her new style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz and gospel. Starting her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama", "Something's Got a Hold on Me", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" for which she wrote the lyrics. She faced a number of personal problems, including drug addiction, before making a musical resurgence in the late 1980s with the album Seven Year Itch.

Author Bio


  • NameEtta James
  • DescriptionAmerican singer
  • AliasesJamesetta Hawkins
  • BornJanuary 25, 1938
  • DiedJanuary 20, 2012
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Singer-songwriter; Jazz Musician
  • AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award