Friday, January 20, 2012

Whose that girl?


She had a great voice. Powerful. Vivid. What all the kids on American Idol aspire to be.

And she really never got her just due like so many of those great black musicians of that era.

I mean Ike Turner is only known for his management techniques.

Whose that girl?
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13 comments:

  1. AllenSJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Etta James. RIP.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Oh Allen you beat me to it! Yes RIP Etta James, I LOVE the song, At Last. Brings back some sweet memories.

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  3. AllenSJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Allie, she could belt one out.

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  4. DarcyJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Damn it! And I KNEW this one for a change.

    *pout*

    But yeah. Sad. May she rest in peace.

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  5. Chip S.January 20, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Impressive work, you two.

    I thought it was the girl from Annie.

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  6. Chip S.January 20, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Hey Darcy--what happened to the nerd look?

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Allen, yes she sure could could, what a voice, sultry, strong.

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  8. windbagJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    It's not Harpo Marx?

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  9. DarcyJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    @Chip

    I can't really pull off the nerd look. ;-)

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  10. Chip S.January 20, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Sure you can. It just becomes naughty librarian.

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  11. DarcyJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Oh. :)

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  12. blakeJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Hmmm. Yeah...Darcy in glasses and maybe a white blouse...pencil skirt...hair in a bun...

    That works. I mean, for nerdiness. *kaff*

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  13. TitusJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    The name made me think she was a blackie.

    Was she white or black?

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