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Old 01-20-2012, 10:07 AM
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CNN just came on and says Etta James died earlier today. We've lost a nice woman and a great set of pipes.
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:09 AM
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Etta RIP the lady was just amazing!
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:11 AM
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My wife just told me. She lived a long and interesting life for sure world lost a great singer today!
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Etta James Dead at 73: 'At Last' Singer Dies After Leukemia Battle - Spinner
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:17 AM
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One more great singer for the fantastic band in Heaven, may she rest in peace.
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:31 AM
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RIP, Etta.
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:37 AM
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RIP to a great musician.
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now Johnny Otis........weird !
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:44 AM
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:45 AM
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Etta, rest in peace, darlin'.....you really socked it to several generations of blues fans....

Heaven done called another blues singer back home!

That Blues group up in heaven can get ready for a big blast of blues power for sure!
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:48 AM
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This gospel-ized cover of the Eagles "Take it to the Limit" from the Live from San Francisco CD may be the best cover version of a song ever recorded.

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Old 01-20-2012, 10:49 AM
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Thanks for the music and memories, Etta - you WILL be missed!
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:53 AM
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Wow! What a voice. RIP
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Old 01-20-2012, 11:24 AM
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RIP, Etta. Now you can truly sing "At Last!"
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