Etta James vs. Beyonce. Who Sings At Last the Best? | Cadillac Records Movie Soundtrack
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Etta James Audio Clip Outburst Disses Beyonce at a Live Performance
Who knew that resentment was festering with jazz legend Etta James clearly peeved about Beyonce getting the executive order to sing "At Last" the song she originally made famous. To hear the infamous Etta James Beyonce audio clip that's immortalized around the web, click here.
Here's a written transcript of what Etta said during a performance in Seattle:
You guys know your president, right? 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 Beyonce...But I can't stand Beyonce. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day ... singing my song that I've been singing forever."
It's truly a missed opportunity that when Obama had the chance to include the jazz legend in his inaugural celebrations that he chose not to do so especially now since the powerful first lady of jazz has now passed away at age 73.
See below for the Top 10 versions of "At Last" along with the original by Etta James and Beyonce Cover. You be the judge. Etta James vs. Beyonce. Who Sings At Last the Best?
Here's the Full Story:
"I Can't Stand Beyonce"
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Image Sources:
Beyonce & Etta at Fashion Rocks, flystylelife.com
Beyonce & Etta at Cadillac Records Premiere, daylife.com
Obama Inauguration First Dance, Charles Dharapak, Associated Press
Here's a written transcript of what Etta said during a performance in Seattle:
You guys know your president, right? 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 Beyonce...But I can't stand Beyonce. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day ... singing my song that I've been singing forever."
It's truly a missed opportunity that when Obama had the chance to include the jazz legend in his inaugural celebrations that he chose not to do so especially now since the powerful first lady of jazz has now passed away at age 73.
See below for the Top 10 versions of "At Last" along with the original by Etta James and Beyonce Cover. You be the judge. Etta James vs. Beyonce. Who Sings At Last the Best?
Here's the Full Story:
"I Can't Stand Beyonce"
msn.com
Image Sources:
Beyonce & Etta at Fashion Rocks, flystylelife.com
Beyonce & Etta at Cadillac Records Premiere, daylife.com
Obama Inauguration First Dance, Charles Dharapak, Associated Press
Christina Aguilera & Stevie Wonder Sing At Etta James Funeral
Source: CNN
Huffington Post: Stevie Wonder & Christina Aguilera Sing at Etta James Funeral
At Etta's funeral, pop singer Christina Aguilera and not Beyonce was asked to pay tribute to the late great Etta James by singing "At Last". Aguilera revealed that she's been singing James' signature song for the past decade and when she's on tour, the song always has a place on her set list and Aguilera burst forth with a passionate rendition that was a true musical tribute inspired by James.Stevie Wonder sang ""Shelter From the Rain" and "The Lord's Prayer with a eulogy by Reverend Al Sharpton.
Source: L.A. Times
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Why Did Christina Aguilera Brush Her Leg?
During Her Live Performance of "At Last"
Lots of wild speculation and rumors of photo shopped photos of what exactly was happening with Christina Aguilera at the beginning of her appearance at Etta's funeral as she looked like she was swatting away something from the back of her legs.
According to US Magazine and The Huffington Post, the mystery fluid is a "spray tan malfunction" dripping down Aguilera's legs.
Regardless, Aguilera, being the consummate performer did not let this distract her actual musical performance. For photos, click here.
According to US Magazine and The Huffington Post, the mystery fluid is a "spray tan malfunction" dripping down Aguilera's legs.
Regardless, Aguilera, being the consummate performer did not let this distract her actual musical performance. For photos, click here.
But There Ain't No Comparison To Etta
Live Performance With BB King & Doctor John
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Kelly Clarkson's Tribute To Etta
"I'd Rather Go Blind"
Rather than to enter the Etta vs. Beyonce vs. Christina Aguilera "At Last" debate, Kelly Clarkson chose to pay tribute to James by singing "I'd Rather Go Blind".
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"I Can't Stand Beyonce"
Roseanne Barr Sides With Etta
Twitter Blasts POTUS, Beyonce & Jay-Z
For Roseanne's controversial tweets Friday, January 20, click here and here.
"I lost ALL respect for Obama when he dissed Etta James in favor of Beyonce. No respect for women at all. I thought-Etta was a hero 2 women."
"i have not listened to anything beyonce or jay z has said or recorded since they did that to Etta. Their arrogance was disgusting."
Here's a wrap-up of Roseanne's tweets back to rabid Beyonce fans. Click here.
"I lost ALL respect for Obama when he dissed Etta James in favor of Beyonce. No respect for women at all. I thought-Etta was a hero 2 women."
"i have not listened to anything beyonce or jay z has said or recorded since they did that to Etta. Their arrogance was disgusting."
Here's a wrap-up of Roseanne's tweets back to rabid Beyonce fans. Click here.
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Roseanne Sticks Up For Etta
Beyonce Singing "At Last"
Presidential Inauguration Barack & Michelle Obama Dance
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Dueling Divas
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The Latest Buzz On Etta James
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- Michelle Obama Wishes She Was Beyonce
- Shortly after that, Obama returned the love in a tweet, saluting Beyonce for being a good role model herself. Beyonce also serenaded the first couple with Etta James' ?At Last? on the night of President Obama's inauguration. gty michelle obama beyonce ...
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At Last Diva Duel
Top 10 Versions of At Last
Regardless of Etta Trash Talking Beyonce
Jazz has a long standing tradition of singing cover songs, so the fact that Etta was miffed is a tad ungracious. However, in Etta's defence it is uncertain as to why a soul legend like Stevie Wonder was allowed to share the spotlight with Beyonce yet Etta James has not done the same with Beyonce in all her many performances of "At Last" even when Etta James continued to perform 'round the country. I have to throw it down to the original bad girl of soul, Etta James as singing the definitive version of "At Last" her signature tune. You be the judge.
#2 - Beyonce Fashion Rocks 2008 Version
Beyonce Plays Tribute to Music's Original Bad Girl
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More Versions At Last
#10 - Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Got a Spot on American Idol Thanks to Etta
Kelly impresses Paula, Randy and Simon with her rendition of "At Last" to secure her a spot on American Idol.
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Cadillac Records Music Soundtrack
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Features the song "At Last" sung by Beyonce.
More About the Song At Last
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Release Date March 10, 2009
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ICantSleep
Apr 12, 2012 @ 7:21 am | delete
- My husband and I danced to At Last for our first dance at our wedding, I have to say I do love the song no matter who is singing in but we did dance to the Etta version so it will always be special.
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puppyprints
Feb 25, 2012 @ 1:22 pm | delete
- RIP Etta James - she was great
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Edutopia
Jan 30, 2012 @ 7:53 pm | delete
- Going to have to go with Beyonce and support the home town girl. Great lens.
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ettajames
Jan 20, 2012 @ 3:48 pm | delete
- It is an honor for so many to have sang, At Last. But there is nothing greater than the original Etta James. When something from the start is great, it will always be copied.
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Mia-Mia
Sep 7, 2011 @ 12:23 pm | delete
- A really neat lens. I loved hearing the music.
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