R.I.P Etta James
I was at Pigfoot in Northeast Washington several years ago, with a friend, to hear the house band. They announced that a lady named Etta James, whom I had, sadly, never heard of, was in the audience and would join them to sing a few numbers. I don't remember what she sang. I don't remember how long she sang. What I do remember was the excitement she generated and the effect she had on me, who hadn't listened to anything but classical music in several years, which was magical. Here she is on youtube Read more [...]