Throwback Thursday: Etta James – “At Last” (Live)
Today marks 10 years since the passing of Etta James, so it is only right that we honor her legacy but this weeks TBT post.
In November 1960, James released a cover of “At Last,” a song originally recorded by Glenn Miller for the 1941 music Sun Valley Serenade. It was the third single from At Last!, which was the singer’s first LP.
Peaking at No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100, “At Last” wasn’t a major chart hit, but it has a longer legacy than most No. 1s. Etta James’ version of the song is quite literally THE version of the song, and when people cover it, it is her version they emulate.
Below is a live performance of the song at Etta James’ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
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