Okay, maybe she just couldn't help herself. The voice judge / singer Christina Aguilera is let it all hang out while performing to Etta James' trademark song, "At Last", at the music legend's funeral on Saturday. Even at a first glance, Aguilera's outfit seemed funeral-appropriate. Aguilera wore a black suit with plain black heels. But look again! The jacket to her suit had a cleavage-baring design more appropriate for a nightclub! And we have the photos to show.
New Mom Beyonce sent an emotional final goodbye from your website to her idol Etta James who passed away Friday morning from leukemia complications.
Beyonce writes:
"This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. I am so fortunate to have met such a queen. Her musical contributions will last a lifetime. Playing Etta James taught me so much about myself, and singing her music inspired me to be a stronger artist.
When she effortlessly opened her mouth, you could hear her pain and triumph. Her deeply emotional way of delivering a song told her story with no filter. She was fearless, and had guts. She will be missed."
Beyonce played Ms. James in the movie Cadilliac Records and sang Etta's iconic song "At Last" for Barack Obama's inauguration.
The two songstresses will forever be linked through the film and their love of music. Etta will be greatly missed.
Etta James' performance of the enduring classic "At Last" was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet measured vocals as she sang tenderly about a love finally realized after a long and patient wait.
