"My mother always told me, even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your own to it. I'd like to think I did that."
About the author
Etta James
Singer
Etta James was a renowned American singer known for her powerful voice and emotional depth, particularly in her iconic song 'At Last.'
All quotes by Etta James →Same author
More quotes by Etta James
Etta James
Singer
"Long as I was riding in a big Cadillac and dressed nice and had plenty of food, that's all I cared about."
Etta James
Singer
"The two things you can't fake are good food and good music"
Etta James
Singer
"All the things I used to like - cookies, ice cream, gumbo - I don't like anymore."
Etta James
Singer
"What happens is, when I perform, I'm somewhere else. I go back in time and get in touch with who I really am. I forget my troubles, my worries."
Etta James
Singer
"I wanna show that gospel, country, blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll are all just really one thing. Those are the American music and that is the American culture."