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Etta James is even better when you're not at a wedding
When I’m singing blues, I’m singing life. — Etta James, 1992
The adored 3-minute title song of Etta James’ acclaimed debut, released on this day, November 15, in 1960 is very likely the most popular wedding signature of all time. But what you must do is listen to James’ “At Last” when you are not at a wedding. You must really listen to it loud, and hear how Etta — born Jamesetta Hawkins (you see what she did there) is blessing us all.
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