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“When Malcolm X was assassinated I was working at the Apollo. They brought his body to the Unity Funeral Home, which was around the corner.”

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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

“You know the one with the big ears? Wait a minute, he ain't my president, he might be yours, he ain't my president. You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song - she's gonna get her a- whipped. The great Beyoncé But I can't stand Beyoncé. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day singing my song that I've been singing forever.”

Knows I Can Bigs Might Song Waiting President Forever Minutes Singing Ears Presidents Day

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“You know, YOUR President, the one with the big ears-he ain't my President - had that woman singing for him at his Inauguration. She's going to get her [expletive] whooped. How dare Beyonce sing MY song that I been singing forever. Now I'm going to sing it for y'all.”

Knows Bigs Song President Forever Singing Ears Dare Inauguration Beyonce Expletives

Author:Etta James

“In some ways, it's my rage that keeps me going.”

Way Rage

Book:Rage to Survive: The Etta James Story

Source: Rage to Survive: The Etta James Story

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