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with jazz legend Etta James clearly peeved about Beyonce getting the executive order to sing "At Last" the song she originally made famous.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?

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"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

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
Christina Aguilera - At Last [Etta James Funeral]
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5,911 ratings | 3,096,066 views
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But There Ain't No Comparison To Etta

Live Performance With BB King & Doctor John

Etta James + Doctor John 'I'd Rather Go Blind' 1987
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402 ratings | 76,192 views
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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".
KELLY CLARKSON COVERS ETTA JAMES I'D RATHER GO BLIND AT RADIO CITY
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348 ratings | 67,973 views
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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.
Roseanne Barr Calls Beyonce Arrogant
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48 ratings | 1,617 views
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Roseanne Sticks Up For Etta

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Beyonce Singing "At Last"

Presidential Inauguration Barack & Michelle Obama Dance

BEYONCE At Last LIVE BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA Sweet Dreams Halo Who Run The World Girls New Song 2011
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15,667 ratings | 9,410,242 views
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Dueling Divas

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Etta James talking bad about Beyonce
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279 ratings | 271,139 views
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The Latest Buzz On Etta James

Michelle Obama and Beyoncé: Mutual Admiration Society
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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.
  1. #1 - Etta James Version of At Last
  2. #2 - Beyonce Fashion Rocks 2008 Version
  3. #3 - Christina Aguilera's Version
  4. #4 - Celine Dion At Last
  5. #5 - Cyndi Lauper At Last
  6. #6 - Phoebe Snow At Last
  7. #7 - Jason Mraz At Last
  8. #8 - Lou Rawls & Dianne Reeves Duet
  9. #9 - Lou Rawls & Aretha Franklin Duet
  10. #10 - Kelly Clarkson

#1 - Etta James Version of At Last

The Original

Etta James At Last LIVE
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897 ratings | 240,537 views
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#2 - Beyonce Fashion Rocks 2008 Version

Beyonce Plays Tribute to Music's Original Bad Girl

At Last (Live from Fashion Rocks)

Beyonce singing the Etta James Classic 'At Last'
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6,560 ratings | 2,856,702 views
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#3 - Christina Aguilera's Version

London 2003

Christina Aguilera - At Last
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19,302 ratings | 7,051,648 views
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#4 - Celine Dion At Last

Celine Dion - At Last (Live) (Celine OWNS Etta James, Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera!!!) HQ
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760 ratings | 345,055 views
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#5 - Cyndi Lauper At Last

Cyndi Lauper - At Last
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2,226 ratings | 710,623 views
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#6 - Phoebe Snow At Last

Phoebe Snow & The NY Rock & Soul Revue - At Last
by 2old2Rock | video info

108 ratings | 39,272 views
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#7 - Jason Mraz At Last

Jason Mraz - At Last
by verymraz | video info

274 ratings | 93,017 views
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#8 - Lou Rawls & Dianne Reeves Duet

At Last/Lou Rawls and Dianne Reeves
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44 ratings | 7,947 views
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#9 - Lou Rawls & Aretha Franklin Duet

ARETHA FRANKLIN & LOU RAWLS - AT LAST
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409 ratings | 141,365 views
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#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.
Kelly Clarkson Audition - Season 1 (American Idol Best Auditions Ever)
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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.
  • puppyprints Feb 25, 2012 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    RIP Etta James - she was great
  • Edutopia Jan 30, 2012 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Going to have to go with Beyonce and support the home town girl. Great lens.
  • 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.
  • Mia-Mia Sep 7, 2011 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    A really neat lens. I loved hearing the music.
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