Music1955–2012
Etta James
Los Angeles R&B and blues singer whose At Last is one of the most recognized wedding songs in history and whose voice combined gospel power with jazz phrasing.
Origin
Los Angeles, California
Genre
Blues
The Cultural Record
Discography
Etta James1973
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The Right Time1992
Late Night Etta James2024
The Second Time Around1961
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12 Songs of Christmas1998
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