Etta James
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Etta James was an influential American singer and songwriter whose career spanned from 1954 through the early 2000s. Born Jamesetta Hawkins, she rose to prominence performing in Nashville's R&B venues during the 1940s–1960s. James commanded multiple genres—gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, and soul—earning widespread recognition through signature songs including "The Wallflower," "At Last," and "I'd Rather Go Blind." Her personal struggles with addiction and abuse interrupted her trajectory, yet she achieved a notable career revival in the late 1980s with the release of Seven Year Itch. Her versatility and emotional depth established her as a cornerstone figure in American music history.
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