One For The Road: The Matriach Of The Blues

By Samantha Abernethy in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 20, 2012 11:40PM

We were all sad to hear of the passing of the Matriarch of the Blues, Etta James.

In so many of today's news reports, though, the song "At Last" was held up as if it were her only tune, and too many news outlets dumbed things down to point out that she was portrayed by Beyonce in the movie Cadillac Records.

Here are two videos of James performing. Savor. Then go find more.

Etta James sings "Something's Got A Hold On Me"

Etta James and Dr. John perform "I'd Rather Go Blind ( Blind Girl)"