In 2008, singer etta james attended the cadillac records premiere. Cadillac records is a 2008 american biographical drama film written and directed by darnell martin. Etta james and the roots band burning down the house. I didnt think beyonce could pull it off playing miss etta james. Of course we all saw beyonces role in the movie cadillac records but unfortunately that role was not the factual life of etta james. But she watched the dance on tv, according to the new york daily news, and told her son.
For those of you whove never read the the autobiography of etta james, rage to survive, i strongly encourage you to check out this book. Mar 06, 2011 beyonce sings all i could do is cry in a movie cadillac records. But ms james was not impressed and said her younger counterpart had no business singing her songs. Beyonce won critical acclaim for portraying james in cadillac records, and has performed at last several times since the movie was released, including in front of james. Etta james was discovered as a teenager by johnny otis, with her first hit in 1955. Beyonce knowles has signed on to play blues singer etta james in cadillac records, a 1950s period film about the founder of chicagos. Etta james id rather go blind live at montreux 1975 duration. The song choosen is the etta james classic at last and the first couple will take their first dance steps as the president and first lady to this song.
Feb 11, 2016 explore branschmidtbss board cadillac records. Check out this new clip featuring beyonce as etta james. Beyonces cover of the etta james classic at last for the movie cadillac records. Mar 07, 2011 this feature is not available right now.
Movies beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in cadillac records film about influential record label also features adrien brody, cedric the entertainer, jeffrey wright. Movies beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in cadillac records film about influential record label also features adrien brody, cedric the. Beyonce says that she owes a lot to singer and songwriter etta james, who died today at. Oct 23, 2008 beyonces cover of the etta james classic at last for the movie cadillac records. It was first recorded by etta james in 1967, released in 1968, and has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic. Beyonce slammed by etta james for performance at barack obama. Beyonces voice is overblown, she has no ability to control her vocal range without trying to jump from top to bottom every two seconds, and ultimately all the soul she tries to put on is clearly just that put on. Etta james i d rather go blind 8171991 newport jazz festival. Chris stapletonetta james tennessee whiskeyid rather go blind christina kateri cover duration.
The song was said to be inspired by james former boyfriend harvey fuqua dating davis former girlfriend, who was gwen. Jan 18, 2009 the song choosen is the etta james classic at last and the first couple will take their first dance steps as the president and first lady to this song. Waters and walters success leads to chess opening the doors for black musicians and beginning a new record label in 1950 chess records. Cadillacrecordsmovie uploaded a video 11 years ago 2. Beyonce as etta james in cadillac records id rather go blind by talston2009. Etta james might have put superstar beyonce on blast for singing her signature song, at last, at the neighborhood inaugural ball after barack obamas presidential inauguration, but the.
Feb 06, 2009 at the time of the serenade, etta james was dealing with complications from gastric bypass surgery in 2003. What the cadillac records movie didnt tell you about etta. Id rather go blind is a blues song written by ellington jordan and cocredited to billy foster and etta james. Beyonce singing the etta james classic at last youtube. Etta james, one of the great american pop singers of the last halfcentury, died this morning. Beyonce slammed by etta james for singing at last at inaugural. I even came to like beyonce after that one performance. In this tale of sex, violence, race, and rock and roll in 1950s chicago, cadillac records follows the exciting but turbulent lives of some of americas musical legends, including muddy waters, leonard chess, little walter, howlin wolf, etta james and chuck berry. Beyonce, etta james and cadillac records stars come out for movies premiere. The music i made before and after the movie were very different, she said. Beyonce mourns for etta james, who she met while playing her in the movie cadillac records. Jan 23, 2012 beyonce has paid glowing tribute to singer etta james, following the soul legends death today at the age of 73. Many of the much deserved tributes to appear so far have singled out her most famous single, the great. All i could do was cry is a doowoprhythm and blues single recorded in 1960 and released that same year by singer etta james.
Cadillac records is hollywoods version of the chess records story. Etta james beyonce knowles, howlin wolf eamonn walker and chuck berry mos def. Beyonce knowles on her study of the life of etta james and how it. Beyonce sings all i could do is cry in a movie cadillac records. Feb 05, 2009 etta james might have put superstar beyonce on blast for singing her signature song, at last, at the neighborhood inaugural ball after barack obamas presidential inauguration, but the. Miss ettas songs have loved and played in my families homes over the years, including mine. On a microcosm it is a perfect representation of why this is an awful movie. A christmas album, etta james christmas, was released in 1998.
She recorded for modern records 2 and kent records for the remainder of the 1950s. People tended to think that because my mother was etta james i. Beyonce knowles finds her earthy side as etta james in cadillac. People tended to think that because my mother was etta james i must have had a great life with caviar and steaks. Inevitably, business and personal lines blur as the sometimesturbulent lives of the musicians play out. Beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in cadillac records. Beyonce is not getting hired for her acting talent, she is getting hired because she is a popular singer with a built in fan base. I was a lot more bold and fearless after i played etta james, because of.
At the time of the serenade, etta james was dealing with complications from gastric bypass surgery in 2003. The movie executives are just using her to sell their movie just like they do with jessica simpson. Etta jamess son donto says addiction was part of famed. Muddy waters, leonard chess, little walter, howlin wolf, etta james and chuck berry. At a concert in seattle last week, james told the crowd, i tell you that woman he had singing for. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. She did that one i even came to like beyonce after that one performance. Mar 14, 2016 cadillac records 2008 beyonce as etta james. Beyonces cover of the etta james classic at last for the movie. Nov 16, 2008 the music i made before and after the movie were very different, she said. Jul 14, 2017 etta jamess son donto says addiction was part of famed singers life.
She will also serve as one of the movies executive producers. Jan 20, 2012 james work gained positive attention from critics as well as fans, and her 1973 album etta james earned a grammy nomination, in part for its creative combination of rock and funk sounds. The singer, who famously played james in the 2008 film cadillac records, called the. It written for james by chess songwriter billy davis, berry gordy and his sister gwen gordy. Beyonce, etta james and cadillac records stars come out. All hats off to bet for that outstanding performance in cadillac records.
At a concert in seattle last week, james told the crowd, i tell you that woman he had singing for him, singing my song, she gonna get her ass whupped, sarcastically calling her the great beyonce. Oct 23, 2008 beyonce is not getting hired for her acting talent, she is getting hired because she is a popular singer with a built in fan base. Cadillac records a movie starring beyonce as etta james. Cadillac records is a 2008 american biographical drama film written and directed by darnell. Its artist roster included etta james, muddy waters, chuck berry, howlin wolf, buddy guy, willie dixon, and dozens of others. Glenn miller and his orchestra recorded the tune several times, with a 1942 version reaching number two on the us billboard pop music chart in 1960, rhythm and blues singer etta james recorded an arrangement by riley hampton that improvised on warrens. I was a lot more bold and fearless after i played etta james, because of course some of the character stays with.
Beyonce knowles has signed on to play blues singer etta james in cadillac records, a 1950s period film about the founder of chicagos chess records and his lineup of stars the 10time. See more ideas about cadillac records, cadillac and beyonce. She signed with chess in 1960, recording with them until 1976. Beyonce stepped into big boots when she took on the role of etta james in this period biopic about the rise of chess records the label that. I was a lot more bold and fearless after i played etta james.
I cant stand beyonce, james says during seattle concert. Beyonce knowles finds her earthy side as etta james in. Jun 08, 2009 beyonce knowles performs etta james song id rather go blind in darnell martin movie cadillac records. Beyonce s cover of the etta james classic at last for the movie cadillac records. Something told me it was over yeah when i saw you and her talking deep something deep down in my soul said cry. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential chicagobased recordcompany executive leonard chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for chess records. Music from the motion picture is a soundtrack album for the film cadillac records. I said, i have to do this movie, but i was terrified. For those of you whove never read the the autobiography of etta james, rage to survive, i. With adrien brody, jeffrey wright, beyonce, columbus short. Chicagobased chess records, home to not only berry but also muddy waters, howlin wolf, etta james, bo diddley. B recorded 60 to 70 songs for the album only 10 made the cut, but 40.
Jan 20, 2012 etta james, one of the great american pop singers of the last halfcentury, died this morning. Movies beyonce, etta james and cadillac records stars come out for movies premiere shes one of my heroes, knowles says of james. From 1965 to the mid 1970s she battled heroin addiction. Beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in.
Jan 31, 2012 of course we all saw beyonces role in the movie cadillac records but unfortunately that role was not the factual life of etta james. Etta james has lashed out at beyonce weeks after beyonce sang james classic at last for the obamas first dance at the inauguration. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Beyonce knowles as etta james in cadillac records youtube. Beyonce knowles performs etta james song id rather go blind in darnell martin movie cadillac records. James work gained positive attention from critics as well as fans, and her 1973 album etta james earned a grammy nomination, in part for its creative combination of rock and funk sounds.
Short, chuck berry mos def, willie dixon cedric the entertainer and the great etta james beyonce knowles. At last is a song written by mack gordon and harry warren for the musical film sun valley serenade 1941. Etta jamess son donto says addiction was part of famed singers life. Beyonce slammed by etta james for singing at last at inaugural ball.
Etta james is one of my heroes, and i always loved her voice, but now knowing what shes been through, shes one of my heroes. Beyonce slammed by etta james for singing at last at. Adrian brody, jeffrey wright, cedric the entertainer, mos def, and beyonce knowles star in cadillac records, a film following the turbulent. Beyonce knowles who played etta james in cadillac records has released a statement on the singers death.
I remember as a lil girl listening to my grandmothers, aunts, and my mommas stereos blasting miss ettas songs they loved so much. Beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in cadillac. Beyonce has paid glowing tribute to singer etta james, following the soul legends death today at the age of 73. Apr 18, 2018 all of beyonces movie performances, ranked.
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