It ain't me," the Banana says. Speed Dating Clue: What is the most used app on your phone? Part of the Orchestra Wives musical, At Last first charted in a version by the Glenn Miller orchestra. ", Seventh performance (with Michael Bolton): "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, First clue package is very groovy and '70s-inspired, "I wanted to become the Octopus because eight is a lucky number and I think I'm a lucky guy", Says he reached success at a very young age and he felt like he had it all, "Everyone took me smiling as me not being serious", He's shown dancing around and goofing off, He says people wanted him out and he fell pretty hard, and had to learn to let go of his ego, He's shown tied to a cement block underwater, but when he rises again the guys give him a high five, A gold telephone, seaweed, disco balls, a stack of cards with the eight of clubs on top, a shark, and ABC blocks appear in the first package, First performance: Sang "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard, "I'm excited about becoming the Pufferfish because I know a thing or two about defending myself", She says for most of her life she wanted to blend in but couldn't, "I was the weird kid in science class who messed up all the experiments," she says, She says her voice was "always different, not necessarily in a good way" as she's shown at a mic when a high-pitched feedback noise forces everyone to cover their ears, Pufferfish says she had to learn to "stand up" for herself and hopes she "stands out", A disco ball, a scale with two beakers on it, a boomerang, an erupting volcano, a white guitar that says "guitarra" on it, and lots of dry ice science experiments all appear in the first package, Says she was very sheltered and grew up in a religious household, Going to movies and listening to music were off limits and she kept her dreams to herself, "When I first rose to fame, I definitely turned heads", Some of the things she wore got her church talking, but she didn't care because it felt good to express herself, "I'm leaning into that sexy side here. She made a highly successful appearance at the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. She was a Grammy Award winner. She was born with the name Jamesetta Hawkins on the . The Soviets executed him on May 17, 1963. However, there is more to the story. After she referred to Tina Turner as the queen at the 2008 Grammy Awards, Aretha Franklin long known as the Queen of Soul issued a statement that said, I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyonce However, I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy.. So in conclusion, when I think of an artist whos invested 58 years in writing and singing songs that come from the real chapters of her life, it seems only fitting that she have the honor of a real depiction. Before the premiere, Beyonc said James was happy with her. The life of Ms. Etta James is as fascinating as her voice, complicated as her vocal interpretations and raw as her passion. Unfortunately, his role and importance wasnt highlighted in the script of Cadillac Records. By the age of 5, she was known as a gospel prodigy, gaining fame by singing in her church choir and on the radio. In 2008, James was portrayed by Beyonc Knowles in the film Cadillac Records, a fictional account of Chess Records, James's label for 18 years, about how label founder and producer Leonard Chess helped the careers of James and others. Discovered in 1954, James, who was born Jamesetta Hawkins, became one of the most influential singers of her time, known for her bluesy riffs and slow burning melodies. and currently resides in Atlanta, GA as a Georgia Peach. Love Ms. Etta James!! In fact, that's why I'm here to show the world I'm a lovable, sensitive, multi-faceted clown who just wants to make you laugh", A jack-in-the-box, a fun house with lots of stairs, a red circle with a white balloon in it, chickens laying eggs (is he the rooster in the hen house? Etta James, the legendary soul singer to be portrayed by Beyonce in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records," recently spoke about how pleased she is with the casting choice." It's a privilege and an honor to have somebody like that girl. "If someone sent me these three digits, it would make me feel like a complete dream girl," she says. Jamesetta Hawkins (Etta James), singer: born Los Angeles 25 January 1938; married 1969 Artis Mills (two sons); died Riverside, California 20 January 2012. That is the stern virtue that I highly respect in the artistry and legend of Ms. Etta James. Hope is known for her creativity, sense of humor and quirky perfectionism. DMCA, General Contact Maybe in the James family, "a little down" is code for "blood-boilingly enraged". Second performance: Sang "It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSYNC, Third performance: Sang "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks. Who captured her heart? Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Judges' guesses: Faith Evans, Mary J Blige, Toni Braxton, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Janelle Mone, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Queen Latifah, Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Jill Scott, Brandy, Judges' guesses: Dennis Rodman, Dwight Howard, Shaquille O'Neal, Judges' guesses: Paula Abdul, Issa Rae, Maya Rudolph, Jessica Alba, M.I.A, Nelly Furtado, Vanessa Hudgens, Zoe Saldana, Judges' guesses: Aisha Tyler, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, Tracee Ellis Ross, Judges' guesses: Brian Littrell, Sisq, Dwayne Johnson, Darren Criss, Justin Timberlake, Zac Efron, Rufus Wainwright, Donald Glover, Anthony Ramos, Leslie Odom Jr., Taye Diggs, Cheyenne Jackson, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, Usher, Jason Derulo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Adam Lambert, Jaden Smith, Jeremy Pope, Tituss Burgess, Neil Patrick Harris, Judges' guesses: Danny DeVito, Bill Murray, Andy Richter, Jack Black, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Paul Rudd, Martin Short, Marc Anthony, Gabriel Iglesias, Judges' guesses: Hugh Jackman, Vin Diesel, Chuck Norris, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Rod Stewart, Gordon Ramsay, Judges' guesses: Britney Spears, Fergie, Rene Zellweger, Ireland Baldwin, Ashley Judd, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Jessica Simpson, Jewel, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, KT Tunstall, Paula Cole, Christina Aguilera, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Judges' guesses: Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alan Jackson, Freddie Prinze Jr., Nick Offerman, Jon Bon Jovi, Mario Lopez, Kiefer Sutherland, John Rich, Dog the Bounty Hunter, George Foreman, Judges' guesses: RuPaul, Roberta Flack, Tina Turner, Leslie Jones, Grace Jones, Tina Knowles, Judges' guesses: Nelly, Katt Williams, Reggie Bush, Judges' guesses: Katharine McPhee and David Foster, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, Craig Robinson and Ashley Tisdale, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, Sarah Bareilles and Josh Groban, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Zooey Deschanel and Lamorne Morris, Jessie J and Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder and Leona Lewis, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Judges' guesses: Olivia Rodrigo, Kesha, Hailee Steinfeld, Lady Gaga, Pink, Idina Menzel, Ellie Goulding, Sara Bareilles, Judges' guesses: Howie Dorough, Aaron Carter, AJ McLean, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Tyler Hubbard, Jim Parsons, Jake Gyllenhaal, Judges' guesses: Dee Snider, Ricky Gervais, Roger Daltrey, Elon Musk, Simon Cowell, Joe Elliott, Flea, Judges' guesses: Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Khloe and Kim Kardashian. First clue package is set in an ethereal forest, "I'm excited to be Mother Nature because I've done it all. It's, Someone she loves got some bad news about their health. Privacy Policy Sixth performance (with Robin Thicke): "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" by Stevie Wonder, "I'm excited to come into the competition as a Wildcard, especially as the Pepper. Her 1967 single "Tell Mama", was a superb performance of a Clarence Carter song on which she sounds like a female Otis Redding, but the B-side, was her poignant blues ballad "I'd Rather Go Blind", written with a prisoner she had met, Ellington Jordan. Nick "Cannon" Clue: A t-shirt for Ken that has the word "wrestle" on it. Leela James shares the same last name as the late legendary blues woman Etta James. Their son, Donto, was born in 1968. I was blind in my love life, and I was blind in my personal ways. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The soul legend has slammed Beyonc Knowles for her rendition of At Last at Barack Obama's inauguration ball, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Beyonc performs At Last for Barack and Michelle Obama's 'first dance'. "Coming in as the wildcard definitely makes sense, because my whole life has kinda been wild," she says to start the first package, Says she was thrown into the game at a very early age and in the spotlight for a very long time, "I had famous recipes and I even had a hit single that I recorded in just one take, okay? Beyonce recently portrayed the older singer in the film Cadillac Records, where she performed At Last, among other songs and the two had the chance to meet at the films LA premiere, where Beyonce sang her predecessors praises. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Very concisely written. "Haven't we all, Jenny?" She hits it and it goes to the top, which says "big man" and "14:00" on it. ), a tin man, a knight chess piece, a ghost, gold sparkles, a picture of Hilary Swank with "bff" on it, and a chess board all appear in the first package, Starts the second package explaining that people are often surprised to learn that she's shy, because she's not like that on stage, She's shown flipping through a dating app. The song, with Richard Berry singing an unaccredited male part, was released on the Modernlabel and topped the US R&B chartsfor four weeks. That sound will forever live rent-free in my head," he says. I tell you, that woman he has singing for him, singing my song, she gonna get her a** whipped, Etta told a crowd at a concert in Seattle on January 28. "I got you a shirt, Nick. He's shown blowing a whistle and lifting dog bone weights, "Growing up there wasn't really a playbook for my game, so I had to make my own", Says he saved up his money when he was 12 to buy his own gear, "I always wanted to play in the big leagues, but then I met one of the biggest players in the game, and the rest is history", Edvard Munch's painting The Scream, a grey cat, tons of dog bone-shaped weights, a trophy for Top Dog, boxing gloves, two giant stability balls (one red, one yellow), and a frisbee all appear in the first package, First performance: Sang "Beautiful" by Snoop Dogg feat. "I chose the Caterpillar costume because ultimately my life has been all about metamorphosis," he says to start the first package, Says he was lonely growing up because things weren't always great at home, and he was often "rebelling", He left home at a young age, slept in his car at one point, and even started stealing to make ends meet, "My parents used to tell me that I was going to end up in jail, and boy were they right", But that encouraged him to keep going and show everyone up. Do you believe in love at first sight? "I just feel like the world's just so noisy, so I am here to be a big 'ole blaring, blasting, megaphone of heart," she says. ", Second performance: Sang "Cry Me a River" by Michael Bubl. "On for sure," he says. Beyonc's upcoming film, "Cadillac Records," in which she plays Etta James.James, who was born Jamesette Hawkins in Los Angeles in 1938, still performs at blues festivals and was given a Grammy lifetime achievement award in 2002. Second performance: Sang "Meet the Flintstones" by Hoyt Curtin, Baby's Party Favor Clue: A grill and a cooler with the, First package is set in a palatial garden, "They say if you follow your heart, it's gonna lead you on some amazing adventures," she says with a strong Southern accent (could be fake), Says she's excited to do things on this stage that she's never done before, "The truth is, I have spent my entire life learning how to champion my own heart", There weren't a lot of wants in her household growing up, but she left when she was young, which was scary for her, "I was determined to never turn back. Third performance: Sang "Play Something Country" by Brooks & Dunn, Fourth performance: Sang "Fly" by Sugar Ray, Trophy Clue: A plaque of "Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People". We talked about what it felt like being abandoned by a mother. Fifth performance: Sang "Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Bling Shot Clue: "Ring." Fifth performance: Sang "Bird Set Free" by Sia. James's many singles for Modern demonstrate her versatility and used top New Orleans musicians including Allen Toussaint. Worst, because a dream was ending, one I never thought would. This unconventional and highly suspect method resulted in her developing a huge voice, especially for a child. "Big party," they say in unison. I'm grateful for the hardships that I've overcome because they've made me who I am", She says all of our hearts are destined to be broken, but it's "what we do with the pieces that makes us extraordinary", A red jewel, clock set to 50:60 (or 10? have a nice afternoon! She became a delinquent, drinking hard and ignoring school. Fifth performance: Sang "Singin' in the Rain" by Arthur Freed. Trophy Clue: The award for "Blockbuster Entertainer Winner." "I always feel like I'm the underdog, and tonight is gonna be a dog fight, so I had to go with my favorite dog the Dalmatian," he says. . During Ettas early days at Chess, she was very open in having a relationship with Harvey Fuqua, member of the Moonglows and later played a pivotal role in the formation of Motown Records. James had been taking hard drugs since 1961 and was becoming increasingly unreliable. "I might just be a newborn in a diaper, but I'm larger than life", Baby appears to have some sort of British accent, but he could be throwing us off, "I was part of a baby Rat Pack, and we were famous for throwing punches, getting my hands dirty in the action", Says he's had blockbuster hits, an award-winning album, and radio play, He says he replaced Arnold Schwarzenegger in a film, Now, he's here to make the whole world "a giant playpen", New York's Grand Central Station, a giant pacifier, a muscle car, a movie theater marquee that says "Blockbuster Hit 2, starring Baby" on it, an album called "Rattle and Roll" by Baby, a Metropolitan Police badge with the number 54672, the White House, a helicopter, and an explosion appear in the first package, "I love a good house party, and the best house party I've ever been on was a trip," he says to start the second package, Says he got to bring his whole family along on the trip, which was a "house party on eight wheels", He got a picture of his kids taking sink baths, Says he doesn't want to sing a song "just sittin' there" but wants to do one that gets people moving like that party bus, A baby book with a tooth on it, a loofah and bath cap, and pictures of a baby, a raspberry, and a car traveling a desert road all appear in the second package, First performance: Sang "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White. He was possibly Italian but James was convinced it was the pool player, Minnesota Fats, as she possessed many of his characteristics. Second performance: Sang "No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande. "The great Beyonc," James sneered. But she watched the dance on TV, according to the New York Daily News, and told her son that the performance "was great". She famously performed with Ace bandages on her arms to cover up track . James cut the track during her 1967 sessions at Rick Hall's FAME Studios that yielded the great 'Tell Mama' LP. She was best known for her raw energy and songs such as "At Last" and "Suga on the Floor.". Beyonce To Portray Legendary Blues Singer Etta James In 'Cadillac Records' Film about influential record label also features Adrien Brody, Cedric the Entertainer, Jeffrey Wright. I feel like I'm at the Met Gala! Shes also a proud Florida Girl born and raised inFt. Lauderdale, Fl. He encouraged her to sing Randy Newman's songs including the savagely satirical, "God's Song", a highly unusual choice for someone raised on gospel music. At Peek at Early Life Etta James, like so many artists, changed her name at some point in her life. "Nicole, I love when you plant a little seed and you watch it grow and do great things over the years," the Banana says. With the Pepper comes a lot of spice and hotness and energy," she says to start the third package, "Tonight, I'm going to really dig into my ability to tell a story", Says the hardest thing she's experienced was watching "the one I love and care for most face the unthinkable", First performance: Sang "Jealous" by Labrinth. How do you de-stress? ", She says there are two sides to every story, and she's here to tell hers, Also says she's "seen it all" over the years, There are misconceptions that she's "quick to get into a fight" but she says "honey, that couldn't be further from the truth", "You don't always have to react when provoked," she says as she hits a guy with her tail, She's shown spraying a pink bottle of "hater spray" as she says she's ready to get back out there and "make it do what it do, boo" after taking time off to be with family, A gold train set, a very expensive-looking pink bag with gold detailing, a first class ticket from Seoul to, Says she is a "forever student" but the biggest thing she's learned is "life happens", She had a full-ride scholarship when she got some unexpected news that changed her life, Says she was forced to take a different path, as a book titled "Big Book of Acting" is shown, "Success isn't measured in a diploma. She recorded the gospel-based "Something's Got A Hold On Me", "Stop The Wedding" and the pushy "Pushover", and she added backing vocals to other Chess records including "Almost Grown" and "Back In The USA" by Chuck Berry. James asked from the stage of Seattle's Paramount Theatre. Though Etta had a mother figure in an older woman affectionatelynamed Mama Lu, Ettas life spiraled after her death. Third performance: Sang "Sabor a M" by Luis Miguel. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. During her gig last week, the 70-year-old savaged Beyonc's performance. Who did he connect with the most? down the road. In the movie, "Cadillac Records," the character based on Etta's life was portrayed by Beyonce Knowles. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. "I'm gonna say Jenny [McCarthy-Wahlberg], because I feel like we could sit on a couch and get on the same wavelength," he explains. Third performance: Sang "Let 'Er Rip" by The Chicks, Fourth performance: Sang "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. About Us With Fuqua, Etta went on to sing songs like I Just Want to Make Love to You, If I Cant Have You and later became the duo Betty & Dupree on Kent Records while also recording on Chess due to the lack of money they were paid on Chess. James was suffering from dementia and leukaemia and was rushed to hospital in December with breathing problems. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, The Masked Singer season 6 to introduce shocking new elimination twist, Skunk's first clue package is very glamorous, "I chose to be the skunk because I relate to the duality, the yin and yang", A man is seen reading a newspaper with the headline "Has the Golden Ear Winner Lost Her Mind? She was discharged earlier this month but died a few days short of her 74th birthday. But I tell you that woman he had singing for him, singing my song she's going to get her ass whupped.". Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles and had a very tumultuous childhood as she was brought up by foster parents who ill-treated her. The mixed parentage contributed to her distinctive looks. James was portrayed by pop star Beyonce in the 2008 film "Cadillac Records," about Chess. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" She's spanned musical genres. Skunk's Locker Clue: The locker has a projector, various boas, and pom-poms in it, and there are signs for a French final and squad tryouts. "The vibe, like their swagger," she replies. 1 singles. Kelly Clarkson Still 'Wants to Remain Close With Her Step-Kids' From Ex-husband Who Defrauded Her for 13 Years. Bull's Locker Clue: Cheerleaders in blue uniforms come out of his locker, and there's a giant red rose on the door. How is Cupcake feeling after the performance? I love that. Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. "Extremely hairy." Shes a living legend and I want her to love the movie, and I hope she does., Its not the first time Beyonce has had a run-in with a soul icon. Etta was definitely one of the greats! in 1976. Speed Dating Clue: Have you ever ghosted someone after a date? "This takes me back. Testimonials, Shipping and Returns Policy Not saying hi to a loved one because of her pride she didn't yet know it, but she wouldn't get to see that person again, If she could do it again, she'd give that person a hug. Second performance: Sang "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by Soggy Bottom Boys. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "Hey twisted neighbor, have your cake and eat it," he says to Robin Thicke. James, who would have turned 74 on Jan. 25, died in Riverside, Calif. Our Mission The composition was attributedto James, Hank Ballard and Otis' wife, Phyllis. Have they ever dated anyone on the panel? Though Etta had a mother figure in an older woman affectionately named Mama Lu, Etta's life spiraled after her death. "I'm into Robin [Thicke], because I can't take my eyes off all his printed shirts," he explains. With songs from the Eagles, Alice Cooper and Kiki Dee, Wexler was seeking a white, rock audience. "I've always been a fan of school spirit, but nothing makes me happier than the cheer of the crowd," he says. He hits it and it says "8:00," "Give Up," and "7:00. She recorded an answer version to Muddy Waters' "I'm A Man", "W-O-M-A-N"; she sang gospel with Sister Rosetta Tharpe's "Strange Things Happening"; and recorded the playful, "The Pick-up", which features a saucy conversation with Harold Battiste's tenor sax. Swimming pool or lake? I want to spice things up," she says to start the first package, Says she's always had her own flavor and is constantly thinking of ways to not be bland, She's shown with many duplicates of herself, "This last year has been the craziest. Each week, we'll update the below list with all the info given from the latest clue packages, as well as what happens during the singers' time on stage and the panelists' latest (bad) guesses of each of the contestants' identities. Although cured of her addiction, she put on weight, reaching as much as 24 stone. Thank you, Wayne. Baby's Locker Clue: There's a report card with the following grades: A (Math), B+ (Science), B (Social Studies), English (A-). DaBaby. She sang background vocals on Jesse Belvin's doowop classic, "Goodnight My Love (Pleasant Dreams)" (1956). She says food always makes her feel better, so why not dress up like a cupcake to cheer up that loved one? Her fans know how good she is but the general public in the UK only know her for her Top 10 single, the gritty and sensuous "I Just Want To Make Love To You", recorded in 1960 but a hit through a TV ad in 1996. It had a theme that was replayed in numerous James' records her boyfriend with another woman. Lights on or off? I have learned a lot about love, particularly falling out of it," she says, "I love Bruno Mars.