Singer Etta James displays her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in her honor April 18, 2003 in Hollywood.

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Let's continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with rhythm and blues singer Etta James. She got her start at the age of 15 when she was ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Some voices don’t just sing—they tell stories, stir emotions, and leave a permanent mark on your soul. Etta James was one of those artists. Her voice had the power to make you fall ...

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