But she watched the dance on TV, according to … The Original Version of "AT LAST", ETTA JAMES song + Lyrics. Chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists. But she watched the dance on TV, according to … At the time of the serenade, Etta James was dealing with complications from gastric bypass surgery in 2003. In 1954, she moved to Los Angeles to record "The Wallflower." Cadillac Records is Hollywood's version of the Chess Records story. By the mid-1990s, James's earlier classic music was being used in commercials, including "I Just Wanna Make Love to You". 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 Beyoncé." For those of you who’ve never read the the autobiography of Etta James, Rage To Survive, I strongly encourage you to check out this book. Etta James was a gospel prodigy. Of course we all saw Beyonce’s “role” in the movie Cadillac Records but unfortunately that role was not the factual life of Etta James. Directed by Darnell Martin. After an excerpt of the song was featured in a Diet Coke advertising campaign in the UK, it reached the top ten on the UK charts in 1996. Beyonce Slammed By Etta James For Singing 'At Last' At Inaugural Ball 'I can't stand Beyonce,' James says during Seattle concert. Cadillac Records is a 2008 American biographical drama film written and directed by Darnell Martin.The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for Chess Records.. At the time of the serenade, Etta James was dealing with complications from gastric bypass surgery in 2003. Chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists. A Christmas album, Etta James Christmas, was released in 1998. In 1954, she moved to Los Angeles to record "The Wallflower." Etta James has lashed out at Beyonce weeks after Beyonce sang James' classic "At Last" for the Obamas' first dance at the inauguration. Beyonce singing the Etta James Classic 'At Last' Christina Aguilera - At Last Etta James Funeral Patsy Cline - Crazy Cant Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons Marvin Gaye - Lets get it on The buzz: Beyoncé as Etta James, Mos Def as Chuck Berry, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon … the soundtrack alone should make this a … Founded by Leonard Chess (played by Adrian Brody), it became the signature home of the Chicago blues, rhythm & blues, and early rock & roll. Beyonce singing the Etta James Classic 'At Last' Christina Aguilera - At Last Etta James Funeral Patsy Cline - Crazy Cant Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons Marvin Gaye - Lets get it on Directed by Darnell Martin. With Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé, Columbus Short. With Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé, Columbus Short. Now R&B icon Etta James has some choice words to say about Beyoncé Knowles and her "At Last" performance at President Barack Obama's Inaugural Ball. Gil Kaufman 02/05/2009. Etta James was a gospel prodigy.