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Quote by Etta James

“A lot of people think the blues is depressing but that's not the blues I'm singing. When I'm singing blues, I singing life. People can't stand to listen to the blues, they've got to be phonies.”

Quote by Etta James

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Etta James
Etta James

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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