Music | "At Last" Etta James Tribute Recording

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Etta James passed away yesterday at 73. According to the Chicago Tribune, "She is best known for 'At Last,' the powerhouse ballad that became a hit in 1961 and which has been enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame" (Trib).

As chance (or God) would have it, Justin and I just recorded that very song. We finished it this week and had planned to post it today. Go figure. What better way to remember Etta than by playing this song? 

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Here are a few shots from our recording session. Imagine being Etta, with such a powerful voice, standing in front of a microphone and letting loose. Anyone who has ever sung into a microphone has experienced that rush (or, for some, the terrifying nervousness) that ensues when you stare into the mic and the music starts to play. 

An Impromptu Recording Session on Friday Night

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While setting up to play/sing at a New Years Eve wedding, this song was suddenly stuck in my head. I turned to Justin and asked, "Do you know the song Stand By Me?"  5 minutes later, he'd learned the guitar part.

Last night, I asked Justin "Do you want to record Stand By Me?" 5 minutes later, he'd learned the bass part and set up a microphone.

The haphazard and impromptu development of this recording makes me love it that much more. Here's a cover of "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King.

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