Legendary blues singer Etta James passed away today at the age of 73 following a long battle with chronic leukemia and hepatitis C.
Twitter was full of reactions to the singer’s death and “Etta James” was even the top worldwide trend today around 12:40PM. I’ve included some of the sentiments people posted on Twitter but I also want to share with you a couple of songs of James’ that I personally like. I’m sure everybody at one point or another has heard her most recognizable song, “At Last,” which I’ve included below. First, though, I have to tell you something very serious and so it’s imperative that you finish this paragraph before listening to the song: if somehow this will be the first time you have ever heard Etta James sing “At Last,” be very careful about who you’re sitting next to or even who you’re thinking about when you click the play button because as soon as the first cresting note of James voice alights upon your ears you will instantly fall in love with that person. You think I’m joking right now but I’m not. This is a nuclear-power love potion you are about to listen so respect it’s power because it will throw your heart into upheaval if it catches you unaware.
We all clear on that? Okay. Now… sally forth and go get your heart broken.
@DonaldGlover
Donald Gloverrest in peace Etta James
44 minutes ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto
@thomasmichael_
Thomas MichaelA legend. Her voice as clear and powerful even at the end. Etta James sings “At Last” live. Wonderful: http://t.co/G0WXXFvE 27 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@official_flo
FLO RIDAI’m deeply saddened by the passing of the Great Etta James and I will be forever grateful for the gift she Blessed me with. 28 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
@tylersnotes
TylerEtta james version of ‘God’s Song’ is the definitive version of the most cynical song ever written: http://t.co/UrhsVsuu 27 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@IAmMikkiTaylor
Mikki TaylorThe legacy of Etta James lives every time we listen to her beautiful, sultry voice. Thank you for sharing your talent & love. #RIPEttaJames 28 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@NikkiSixx
Nikki SixxRIP Etta James. Your music soothed and ignited passion in so many of us. 23 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
@charlotte_w_tan
Charlotte TanSad. “At Last” was the song we played as I walked down the aisle… RT @redeyechicago: RIP Etta James, 73: http://t.co/h2AEsHnZ 23 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
@juliebenz
Julie BenzRIP Etta James thank you for your sharing your wonderful talent with the world! 24 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
@NancyGraceHLN
Nancy GraceEtta James, we loved you so. I danced to your songs at my wedding. Good night, friend. 34 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@BrenHerrera
Bren HerreraSo, so sad! the legendary and amazing singer Etta James has passed away. 🙁 a loss for sure. http://t.co/KkpgFf12 via @CNN 35 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
@kirstiealley
Kirstie AlleyAt last my love has come along..my lonely days are over….RIP Etta James 46 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
@yimyames
Yim Yamesr.i.p to the great Etta James who gave us some of greatest vocal performances of all time. listening to “trust in me”-a teardrop in my eye. 31 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
@TatianaKing
Tatiana G. KingIn more important (& sad news) Etta James has died…R.I.P: http://t.co/qrdp0EHM 2 minutes ago via HootSuite · powered by @socialditto
@okc_news
OKC Breaking NewsLegendary blues singer Etta James dies in US: Etta James, the feisty rhythm and blues singer whose raw, passionate… http://t.co/ulKxjMTn 2 minutes ago via dlvr.it · powered by @socialditto
@SPINmagazine
SPIN MediaRemembering soul’s first queen, the legendary Etta James… http://t.co/9jWMY1Xn 4 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
@lorimaemusic
Lori MaeR.I.P. Etta James, an all-time fave. A legend of a singer who had a fireball attitude & sang w every ounce of her soul! http://t.co/fuNEegiB 2 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@BET
BET#BETInspire The only time I am truly happy is when I’m onstage. When I look out at ppl and they look at me then I know I’m loved -Etta James 3 minutes ago via HootSuite · powered by @socialditto
@fleetstreetfox
fleetstreetfoxDear @MailOnline, you might want to change your Etta James headline. Not good. 42 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
Yeah, and concerning that last Tweet I shared. This was their headline running on the article when the news of James’ death broke.
It’s since been change, but… Geez. Face, meet palm.
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