Comments on: Etta James Wants To Kick Beyonce’s A**

By: M0M0_S0_PURDI

M0M0_S0_PURDI — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:10:06 +0000

Uh…. I understand that she may have been upset but dissin B AND OBAMA?! grow up miss thang!

By: MSnaniluv

MSnaniluv — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:50:25 +0000

WOW MS JAMES HOW OLD R YU ?????? YU R REALLY ACTING LIKE A TWO YEAR OLD…. YU SHOULD BE GRATEFUL YOUR SIGNATURE SONG WAS CHOSEN ON SUCH A SPECIAL DAY…. AND THEN TO BLAME IT ON BEYONCE SHE JUST SUNG THE LONG ASS SONG……..LOL NOW DO REMEMBER YOUR AN OLD LADY YU SHOULDN BE GOING AROUND HERE THROWING THATS A PEOPLE.LMAO

By: kbneville

kbneville — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:31:31 +0000

The whole point is that she feels that she was the one who made the song famous, so she feels like she should have at least been invited or something!

By: sugeredbabe

sugeredbabe — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:04:38 +0000

Oh and the comments about old people- well just wait you will get there someday. the one thing i remember most about my old southern up bringing is that you RESPECT your elders. so calling ms james old bats etc. is just bad form. The ones that came before us opened doors. we need to respect the things that were done because with out there past we would not have the opportunities in this present.

By: sugeredbabe

sugeredbabe — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:59:18 +0000

Etta James is an icon in the music industry. She may have felt slighted by Beyonce because it was her (Etta’s ) signature song. Maybe Beyonce should have given her a heads up just to be respectful of your elders to let her know that her song was the one chosen. But i hear tell B is not long on respecting others. Etta is one of the OG Diva’s and deserves her respect. She opened the doors so ms B could walk through

By: nitra813

nitra813 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:48:10 +0000

i think what miss etta james said was horrible and disrepectul, she should be honored that her song was chosen at such a historic time and that someone as beautiful and talented as beyonce was chosen by the president to sing it… shoot if the president asked had chosen to sing for him i would do the same thing. the song was very appropriate and beyonce didnt do a bad job. Etta stop hatin

By: motownmo

motownmo — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:26:41 +0000

Hey ol’ lady, you should be proud it was your song that was sung at the inauguration. I’m sure you know nobody wants to watch their grandmother sing it though. obama represents hope, do you think you on stage would signify that. mama you gonna make me loose hope.
Beyonce baby, go girl, I love you baby and if jay-Z wasn’t ma man for real i woulda stepped in to steal your heart away even if i gotta go see baba for villa

By: PsychoSpice

PsychoSpice — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:56:14 +0000

Also, “At Last” was not written by nor originally performed by Etta James. Yes, it is what put her on the map, but Etta James was the THIRD PERSON to record the song. Beyonce has to be the most-hated upon artist ever. Some of the stuff people say about her is mind-boggling and clearly based upon jealousy. And by all accounts, the woman is gracious to everybody she deals with… fans, colleagues, fellow artists, etc. It’s odd the dislike some people have for her.

By: Bunnyia

Bunnyia — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:54:38 +0000

Tell that old bat ti sit down. and leave beyonce a lone. her old AS* should be happy sum body song her song. who want her old butt sinking up the stage. and that was disrespectful for her to say that about beyonce!!!

By: PsychoSpice

PsychoSpice — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:36:56 +0000

Did Whitney Houston have to get Dolly Parton’s blessing every time she sang “I Will Always Love You”? Beyonce has been nothing but respectful and has spoken quite a lot about her admiration for Etta James. Sheesh, she only sang the song because she played Etta in Cadillac Records. At any rate, Etta James has amended her comments by saying that she does not dislike Beyonce, but was insulted that she wasn’t asked to perform “At Last” at the inauguration.

By: Yakimah07

Yakimah07 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:21:17 +0000

ETTA SIT YOUR ASS DOWN
DONT GET MAD CUZ BEYONCE’ SUNG IT BETTER THEN YOU.YOU WASHED UP BABE
[TALKING ABOUT YOUR GOING TO WHIP SUMBODIES ASS] LOL!
GIRL PLZ!

By: Kentuckiana

Kentuckiana — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:17:08 +0000

Ditto what Jchelle said!

By: stargurl_2much

stargurl_2much — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:15:28 +0000

WOW, Ms etta is hot! raging with fire. True enough she was mad but I want to believe that alot of the things she said were out of anger and strongly blown over the top. I understand how she can be so upset, but BAby it beyonce’s time in 09. If Etta Would have sang it might have sounded really bad she is old and hasn’t used her voice in what seems like centries. Beyonce maby you should have asked her to accompany you…..NOPE she might have said yes LOL

By: Jchelle22

Jchelle22 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:59:00 +0000

For some reason I don’t think alot of you understand what Ms. James is talking about and its sad. When you sit and talk to older people they talk about their accomplishments their legacy perhaps. Bey was giving the blessing to play Ms. James in the movie not to began singing her song as if it was hers. Not Ms. James probably went about espressing her anger in the wrong way but I totally understand. As an artists, I’m surprised Beyonce didn’t first get Ms. James blessing or ask her to accompany her at the inauguration. When you accomplish something and someone else takes credit, you can’t tell me you aren’t pissed. This is not about Ms. James being old and senial, or who can sing it best. It’s about respect for an artist and making sure credit is given where it’s due.

By: rubygirl_65

rubygirl_65 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:58:13 +0000

LOL … its sad this lady obviously has NO class… and I now understand why she wasnt invited to sing her 1 hit at the inauguration( and no Obama should not apologize for not inviting her-that would be like asking a ranting crack head to a black tie affair) … Etta pls have a seat with Jessie Jackson and all the other haters..(“he’s not my president”)iggnant heffa probably voted for Mccain and Palin… what a waste of a legacy… LOL

By: 61earl

61earl — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:20:32 +0000

Tell Etta to sit down and shut up. She is in her Golden years. You had your day. Don’t try to get cheap publicity with the stunts you are using.

Now it’s Beyonces time, give her the credit she deserves. As Prsident Obama says, It’s time for CHANGE. Let it be.

By: chocolategurl63

chocolategurl63 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:48:25 +0000

Well first of all i love beyonce and i think she did a great job with the atlas song. I don’t know why she has haters, I’ll give her my vote anyday. Beyonce keep your head up gurl.

By: bikerchic650

bikerchic650 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:41:36 +0000

this si the same question i asked. how can beyonce sing a song when the original singer/writer is still alive.

the beauty of At Last is the Depth of Etta’s Voice, which Bey cant compare to. I guess if she had gotten Etta’s blessing (or at least attempted to) beginning with that flop Cadillac records, there wouldn’t been any drama today.

By: n2you4now

n2you4now — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:05:33 +0000

Old people kill me with this kinda shizzle. This woman has had her day in the sunlight…she even has a star in the Hollywood walk of fame. Dang, move over and let a yung buck get some of that spotlight…even if it is old sickening azz Beyonce Carter.

But in all fairness to Etta James, it was kinda messed up that the President nor the Inaugural Committee even asked Etta James to attend any of the Inaugural festivities. That was not right, and Obama should personally apologize to Etta James.

By: HaitianChick05

HaitianChick05 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:42:43 +0000

well first beyonce isnt 23…second i think she did great…why are two talented people goin at it….its ok etta ur time has come and gone in the music business its always someone new

By: ral_925

ral_925 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:17:00 +0000

Old women are such haters. Beyonce is 23 years old. also during well in her career. Etta James been there done that . I didn’t see anything wrong with Beyonce singing her song. Give the kids a change. Old lady you will never be forgotten. Your story is out. Beyonce bringing you back from the dead. leave that child alone.

By: wawa69

wawa69 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:59:00 +0000

Another thing…as a people, can we all just get along? Can we stop the negativity and stop downing each other???

By: wawa69

wawa69 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:57:12 +0000

LOL…Dang! Yall get so worked up. I think Etta sand the song beautifully. I also think that Beyonce sang it beautifully. Etta should be proud that someone sang her song that well. I am NOT a big fan of Beyonce, but the girl can holla. SHEESH!!!
Besides, the movie was work for Beyonce. What’s wrong with that? They don’t usually have the original singer/actress play themselves in a movie. Etta seems to be doing just fine for herself. And, if she gets work behind this, then she gets work.

By: sexxiatgsu

sexxiatgsu — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:11:48 +0000

WOW. How can anyone just come on here and say that Beyonce is not talented?? She is one of the MOST talented singers out there and if u actually listened to her music you would know that!! Say that you don’t like Beyonce or that you think she is overrated….fine thats ur perrogative…but to say she’s not talented is just ludicrous!

By: marycat41

marycat41 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:25:56 +0000

First and foremost; Etta is the s**t! And I am 41 years old and saying that. I may be the only one in America who doesnt think that Beyonce is that talented. She just has good PR people in my opinion. I only wish Etta had been more of a lady than that. She was just being the strong woman she has to be. Additionally I voted for and admire Obama. I wish he would have invited Etta to sing her song. See it for what it was. It was a PR thing. You know with the movie being out and all. No worries. The likes of Beyonce will never be revered as much as the one and only Etta James.

By: thicknesschoco

thicknesschoco — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:43:11 +0000

Why everybody got to be jocking beyonce so hard SO WHAT Etta has the right to speak her mind and i thought it was funny. You guys act like beyonce is a god get off her nut sack damn you act like she paying your bills. Its Etta James song originally she was joking around just like a lot of other comedians do to other celebrities. Plus Jennifer Hudson should of been up there singing in the first place,, she deserved that spot other anybody.. DO YOU MS. ETTA JAMES…

By: BigDiva0473

BigDiva0473 — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:41:11 +0000

wow she just old ya’ll, it’s hot flashes talkin.

By: PRINCEMO

PRINCEMO — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:03:00 +0000

I’M 60 AND I REMEMBER ETTA SINGIN’ AT LAST. President Obama is too young to remember Etta doing the song. I think Etta was out of line with her remarks however bringing the song to the forfront could get Etta work if she is ready.

For the record Etta sings At Last better than Beyonce ever will……But guess what ? Cyndie Loper may be even better than Etta when it comes to At Last.

That’s my two cents..

By: sistuh777

sistuh777 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:14:21 +0000

I just don’t know where to start. Everyone
loves the song”At Last”, but only the older
generation remembers Etta James. She should be proud of Beyonce for bringing her back to the the light! Etta, grow up.
You are too old, as in age, to be acting like a jealous school girl. Also, please don’t disrespect our President, Mr. Obama.

By: mahaka

mahaka — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:37:47 +0000

I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT FOR “ETTA THE HATER” BLAME IT ON THE DRUGS…YOU SHOULD BE PROUD THAT A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND GIFTED BLACK WOMAN (BEYONCE) MADE YOU LOOK “GOOD” ON THE BIG SCREEN. ETTA YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THAT FINE !!! AND YOUR COMMENTS REGARDING THE MOST INTELLIGENT, CHARISMATIC, AND ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT MIND EVER TO HOLD THE PRESIDENCY (BARACK OBAMA) YOU SHOULD BE SENT TO PRISON !!!