Most of the songs I sing have that blues feeling in it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don't know what I'm sorry about. I don't. Etta James bluefeltsing Change image and share on social
I was originally like a punker, know what I mean, like the punks are today, I'd spit in a minute. Etta James minuteoriginallypunk Change image and share on social
Most of the songs I sing, they have that blue feeling to it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don't know what I'm sorry about. Etta James bluefeltsing Change image and share on social
My mother was a jazz fanatic and she wanted me to play the piano so I could play jazz tunes. I wish I had learned but I was too busy getting into trouble! Etta James busyfanaticjazz Change image and share on social
All the things I used to like - cookies, ice cream, gumbo - I don't like anymore. Etta James anymorecookiecream Change image and share on social
Bobby Womack is always very real, both with his music and as a person. Etta James bobbymusicperson Change image and share on social
My mother used to play nothing but Billie Holiday. Etta James billieholidaymother Change image and share on social
I'm not a braggart, but when I was a little girl people used to come from all over Hollywood to hear me sing. Etta James braggartgirlhear Change image and share on social
But even so, I still get nervous before I go onstage. Etta James nervousonstage Change image and share on social