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hpeirano Says:

Nov 3, 2009 - Beyoncee's version is good too, but you have to give credit to Etta James. Having a powerful voice as her's at 69, is not for any singer. Besides, I'm pretty sure Etta has gone through much more hard times than Beyoncee. And nevertheless, she's still out there, singing just as good.

nazancelen Says:

Nov 3, 2009 - real SPIRIT! how rare to find it nowadays!

marsh02c Says:

Nov 4, 2009 - Not drunk. She is freestyling her musical instrument. Kind of like a guitarist or drummer jams during his or her own solo in order to create something in real time that, although rehearsed multiple times, only really comes to life in front of a live audience. Any artist for this matter may appear drunk to those that don't understand, but in reality that artist is creating something totally different from the idea, sound, or image that you have become accustomed to. Recognize game sir!

justice4all Says:

Nov 4, 2009 - Very nice song, check out Raquel Jones upcoming singer

AEOuriel Says:

Nov 5, 2009 - In that light, I think Etta brings a power to this song that Beyonce simply doesn't have. There's a sort of raw emotion behind her voice that cannot be replicated by modern pop singers.

up4it24 Says:

Nov 6, 2009 - Now that's what you call soul in bucket loads........

AIGMODEL Says:

Nov 6, 2009 - She is Killin this joint!!

TheWilliegreene Says:

Nov 7, 2009 - legend

tailormadeitalia Says:

Nov 7, 2009 - then don't sing it badly ! very simple , it's not a contest for how many years she's being doing the song ; it's if she does it well ! once upon a time she may have sung it wonderfully , now she really doesn't do it justice at all !

jippijs Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - She sings so powerful at her age. I'm a bing fan of her. Such raw emotion in her voice..I thinks Amy Winehouse sounds a bit like her

purpoguh87 Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - it's because the runs that beyonce does are the same thing over and over....Etta has more feeling because she actually feels her music, not just trying to show-boat.

kareisha2 Says:

Nov 11, 2009 - Two different ppl, two different styles. Did you even know about Etta James before the movie?

14person Says:

Nov 11, 2009 - old but still has the voice and power GO ETTA!!!!!!!!!!

JUNOf4 Says:

Nov 11, 2009 - bellissimaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ItzRachelLuv Says:

Nov 11, 2009 - gorgeous, inspried christina aguilera

purpoguh87 Says:

Nov 11, 2009 - was that to me? Yes I know of many great singers...definitely Etta I didn't know about the movie to tell you the truth and just recently watched it. Beyonce does have her own style...but I prefer the classic sultry subtle tones of Etta...and other singers of that period. Beyonce needs to tone down her runs, she over does it sometimes.

brownsuga268 Says:

Nov 15, 2009 - I love all of Etta's music but this is my favorite. Thank you for posting it!

stringbass Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - Amy Winehouse quite obviously spent many an hour absorbing the musical delivery of dear Etta ..but ok most modern 'singers' woulod never have heard of her or Big Maybelle,Tiny Topsy,Lavern Baker, Maxine Brown,Esther Phillips, etc etc. They all wanna be wannabees.

keven6373 Says:

Nov 17, 2009 - Etta is the best in my book. Dear and from the heart.

monkgroupie Says:

Nov 19, 2009 - Left me breathless...wow. Thank you Ms. James. Your voice is pure magic.

KurosakiLuvar01 Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - i totally agree with you. She over does it at times she doesn't need too. /: She doesn't become one with her songs really. But i don't know what she feels. sooo yea, haha

cashybaby23 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - @stringbass its not about being a wannabe its about taking wat those before us has started and laid out and absorbing it and hope you can live up to that greatness. if that is the case everyone is a wannabe cuz ppl dress like their fav singer or actor becuz we think their great clebs r the same as us...ppl just with money and airtime

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1957thunderbird312 Says:

Nov 24, 2009 - well she does still have a good voice..she wont ever have the one she had back when the song was first recorded but rarely anyone ever keeps the same voice as they age..so good for her for doing a good job after 40 years! go etta!

biglosersowhat Says:

Nov 25, 2009 - Damn! That is such excellent audio on this clip, Her "pipes" have matured so nicely. She came out on a scooterchair when I saw her last. She should of sung for our new President. Pity.