Time — “At last, / My love has come along. / My lonely days are over/ And life is like a song.” Etta James sang professionally nearly her whole life, and could stock a long shelf full of memorable records: gritty blues songs in the 1950s, hits in a broa... more info

Topix — In this, April 6, 1987, photo, singer Etta James performs at the Vine St. Bar & Grill in Hollywood, Calif. more info

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ContactMusic — Beyonce Knowles feels fortunate to have met Etta James The singer-and-actress portrayed the legendary singer in 2008 movie Cadillac Records and says she always remember Etta fondly following her death earlier today 20 01 12 She said in... more info

Perez Hilton — In 2008, Beyonce gave one of her most important performances to date, starring in Cadillac Records as the iconic Etta James. Today, Bey has a heavy heart but words of praise for the woman she portrayed, who sadly passed away today. On her website (as... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Etta James was one of the most emotive -- and influential -- singers around. Current R&B superstar Adele says Etta James has been the biggest musical influence on her career. more info

KEXP Seattle — Iconic R&B singer Etta James died this morning at age 73 after an ongoing battle with leukemia. Ms. James had a storied career with many ups and downs, including hits like “At Last” and “All I Could Do Was Cry” and several bouts of drug addic... more info

People.com — "She was fearless, and had guts," says Beyoncé, who played Etta on screen more info

Guardian Music — Etta James scored her first hit in 1954, aged 15, with Roll With Me Henry, and her career took in blues, gospel, soul, jazz and rock'n'roll more info