Etta James: 'I was like a punker … I'd spit in a minute' – a classic interview from the vaults

In our latest visit to Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage music journalism – we bring you an interview with the late Etta James, by Cliff White for NME in 1978"Thanksgiving Day in November will be my silver anniversary: 25 years since I cut my first record and I haven't become a superstar yet. It took Janis Joplin two years."A statement of fact. No bitterness in the voice, just a shadow of sadness exposed along with the naked truth; a fleeting glimpse of dues paid and ...

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06:45 on January 24 2012

Adele Remembers Etta James

Perez Hilton — Etta James was one of the best voices of all-time and she has certainly influenced some of the best voices we hear singing today. Adele is the latest member of the music ... more info

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13:03 on January 24 2012

Etta James: 'I was like a punker … I'd spit in a minute' – a classic interview from the vaults

Guardian Music — In our latest visit to Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage music journalism – we bring you an interview with the late Etta James, by Cliff White... more info

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