Etta James

Biography

Jamesetta Hawkins, 25 January 1938, Los Angeles, California, USA. James’ introduction to performing followed an impromptu audition for Johnny Otis backstage at San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium. ‘Roll With Me Henry’, her ‘answer’ to the Hank Ballard hit ‘Work With Me Annie’, was retitled ‘The Wallflower’ in an effort to disguise its risqué lyric and became an R&B number 1. ‘Good Rockin’ Daddy’ provided another hit,... Read more

Genres

Blues Blues Dance Easy Listening Holiday & Seasonal Jazz Music Videos & Concerts Musicals & The Arts Pop / Rock Pop / Rock R&B / Soul Soundtrack Vocals

Tags

blues

jazz

soul

female vocalists

rhythm and blues

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