(ThyBlackMan.com) Some voices don’t just sing—they tell stories, stir emotions, and leave a permanent mark on your soul. Etta James was one of those artists. Her voice had the power to make you fall ...
James was discovered as a teen by talent scout Johnny Otis. Her career took off in the '60s with hits like "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "At Last." She died in 2012. Originally broadcast in 1994. This ...
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 ...