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Quote by Etta James

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Etta James, born on January 25, 1938 and passed away on January 20, 2012, was an iconic American singer and songwriter. Her musical career spanned five decades, and she was renowned for her unique blend of blues and soul music. James had a profound impact on the music industry and was hailed as the 'Queen of the Blues'. more

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