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Adele: 'Etta James was the ultimate original'
Published Monday, Jan 23 2012, 17:09 GMT | By Lewis Corner | Add comment
Adele has described Etta James as the "ultimate original".
The 'At Last' singer passed away at the age of 73 on Friday (January 20) in a hospital in Riverside, California after being diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010.
Speaking about the iconic artist, Adele wrote on her official blog: "What a lady Etta James was. She was the ultimate original.
"Her voice was breathtaking and her songs are reflections we all recognise in some way or another. It's an honour every time I hear her voice.
"I saw her at BB Kings in New York a few years ago, and it was something I will remember forever. Thank you to Etta James. And I send all my love to her family and friends xxxx."
Beyoncé previously paid her respects to James, stating: "Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time."
> Etta James 1938-2012: Five of her most memorable songs
> Etta James 1938-2012: A career in pictures
Watch Etta James perform 'Something's Got A Hold On Me' below:
The 'At Last' singer passed away at the age of 73 on Friday (January 20) in a hospital in Riverside, California after being diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010.
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Speaking about the iconic artist, Adele wrote on her official blog: "What a lady Etta James was. She was the ultimate original.
"Her voice was breathtaking and her songs are reflections we all recognise in some way or another. It's an honour every time I hear her voice.
"I saw her at BB Kings in New York a few years ago, and it was something I will remember forever. Thank you to Etta James. And I send all my love to her family and friends xxxx."
Beyoncé previously paid her respects to James, stating: "Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time."
> Etta James 1938-2012: Five of her most memorable songs
> Etta James 1938-2012: A career in pictures
Watch Etta James perform 'Something's Got A Hold On Me' below:
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