It written for james by chess songwriter billy davis, berry gordy and his sister gwen gordy. Beyonce should have gotten an oscar nomination for this role. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential chicagobased recordcompany executive leonard chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for chess records the film stars adrien brody as leonard chess, cedric the entertainer. It was first recorded by etta james in 1967, released in 1968, and has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic. People tended to think that because my mother was etta james i must have had a great life with caviar and steaks. Beyonce knowles has signed on to play blues singer etta james in cadillac records, a 1950s period film about the founder of chicagos chess records and his lineup of stars the 10time. Etta james is portrayed as never having recorded before she signed with chess, but an earlier insert shot showing a chess record moving up the charts includes her hit wallflower, recorded for modern records in 1955, five. In 2008, singer etta james attended the cadillac records premiere. They looked so friendly together on the red carpet back in.
Cadillac records ist ein usamerikanischer musikfilm aus dem jahr 2008. Beyonce knowles finds her earthy side as etta james in cadillac. Beyonce knowles finds her earthy side as etta james in. I cant stand beyonce, james says during seattle concert. Like other labels of that time chess ran into financial problems and.
Etta james had intensity from the start, and her influence on other singers was immediate, with everyone from aretha franklin to janis joplin professing their admiration. Beyonce slammed by etta james for at last though she wasnt the first singer to perform it, the 71yearold james has made the smoldering ballad at last her signature song since it became a. Short, chuck berry mos def, willie dixon cedric the entertainer and the great etta james beyonce knowles. Etta james skip to main search results amazon prime. Etta james hates hates hates beyonce beyonce knowles, etta. Feb 05, 2009 etta james might have put superstar beyonce on blast for singing her signature song, at last, at the neighborhood inaugural ball after barack obamas presidential inauguration, but the.
Record producer, leonard chess adrien brody has an ear for this different type of music, and believes he can cash in by signing up new talent such as songwriter, willie dixon cedric the entertainer, howlin wolf eamonn walker, and etta james beyonce knowles. Glenn miller and his orchestra recorded the tune several times, with a 1942 version reaching number two on the us billboard pop music chart in 1960, rhythm and blues singer etta james recorded an arrangement by riley hampton that improvised on warrens. On a microcosm it is a perfect representation of why this is an awful movie. Beyonce, etta james and cadillac records stars come out for movies premiere. Its artist roster included etta james, muddy waters, chuck berry, howlin wolf, buddy guy, willie dixon, and dozens of others. Movies 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. Leonard chess makes all of his artist part of his family and takes care of them. Over 90 minutes of additional tracks from other etta james performances at montreux. She did that one i even came to like beyonce after that one performance. Etta james, played with vulnerable finesse by beyonce knowles, garners far more depth with her depiction as the strung out daughter of a prostitute, and the elusive nods to blues historical. Cadillac records a movie starring beyonce as etta james.
Etta james was discovered as a teenager by johnny otis, with her first hit in 1955. Beyonce knowles as etta james in cadillac records youtube. Beyonce singing the etta james classic at last youtube. Beyonce won critical acclaim for portraying james in cadillac records, and has performed at last several times since the movie was released, including in front of james. Beyonce at last hd video live for barack michelle obama duration. From 1965 to the mid 1970s she battled heroin addiction. Etta james, one of the great american pop singers of the last halfcentury, died this morning. Cadillac records 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Etta james might have put superstar beyonce on blast for singing her signature song, at last, at the neighborhood inaugural ball after barack obamas presidential inauguration, but the. Jan 20, 2012 james work gained positive attention from critics as well as fans, and her 1973 album etta james earned a grammy nomination, in part for its creative combination of rock and funk sounds. Im gonna whup beyonces ass this article is more than 11 years old the soul legend has slammed beyonce knowles for her rendition of at last at barack obamas inauguration ball. Movies beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in cadillac records film about influential record label also features adrien brody, cedric the. Jan 20, 2012 etta james, one of the great american pop singers of the last halfcentury, died this morning.
Check out this new clip featuring beyonce as etta james. Cadillac records is hollywoods version of the chess records story. Music from the motion picture is a soundtrack album for the film cadillac records. Mar 06, 2011 beyonce sings all i could do is cry in a movie cadillac records. Etta james is one of my heroes, and i always loved her voice, but now knowing what shes been through, shes one of my heroes. Feb 05, 2009 etta james hates hates hates beyonce etta james very publicly expressed her hatred for beyonce at a concert in seattle last week. She donated all the money she earned from this movie to charity. She even performed it at president barack obamas inauguration for his first dance with first lady michelle obama. 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. All hats off to bet for that outstanding performance in cadillac records. Her career had begun to soar by 1960, due in no small part to songs like id rather go blind and. It also features original songs from contemporary artists such as. Cadillac records is a 2008 american biographical drama film written and directed by darnell martin. What the cadillac records movie didnt tell you about etta.
I was a lot more bold and fearless after i played etta james, because of course some of the character stays with. Many of the much deserved tributes to appear so far have singled out her most famous single, the great. Chronicles the rise of chess records and its recording artists. Miss etta s songs have loved and played in my families homes over the years, including mine. Sadly, etta james passed away after a long illness in january 2012 and this dvd is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest female vocalists of the 20th century. The music i made before and after the movie were very different, she said.
Nov 16, 2008 the music i made before and after the movie were very different, she said. She signed with chess in 1960, recording with them until 1976. Etta james i cant hold it in any more by mangomn2003. Beyonce slammed by etta james for singing at last at. Beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in. The song was said to be inspired by james former boyfriend harvey fuqua dating davis former girlfriend, who was gwen. Beyonce s voice is overblown, she has no ability to control her vocal range without trying to jump from top to bottom every two seconds, and ultimately all the soul she tries to put on is clearly just that put on. Cadillac records is about the rise and fall of chess records, which launched the careers of muddy waters, etta james and chuck berry. Beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in cadillac. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. She won six grammy awards and 17 blues music awards. Miss ettas songs have loved and played in my families homes over the years, including mine. I said, i have to do this movie, but i was terrified.
Actually far better than both etta james and tina turner themselves. Beyonce to portray legendary blues singer etta james in cadillac records. I didnt think beyonce could pull it off playing miss etta james. She was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1993, the blues hall of fame in 2001, and the grammy hall of fame in 1999. Beyonce slammed by etta james for singing at last at inaugural ball. But she watched the dance on tv, according to the new york daily news, and told her son. This attracts stars like etta james beyonce knowles, howlin wolf eamonn walker and chuck berry mos def. If so, romance didnt blind him to her gifts, and in a movie where the actors do most of their own singing, her performances are inspired and persuasive. In 1950s chicago, leonard chess adrien brody starts his own recording company and launches the careers of etta james beyonce knowles, muddy waters jeffrey wright and others. The music i made before and after the movie were very different, she. Watch cadillac records 2008 online for free the roku. Etta james s powerful, deep, earthy voice bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll.
The movie focuses upon how chess promoted its artists muddy waters jeffrey wright, little walter columbus short, etta james beyonce, chuck berry mos def, and howlin wolf eamon walker. Cadillacrecordsmovie added 1 video to favorites 11 years ago. These acts of violence, which dylan seems to be naming as a kind of root trauma or influence for him, mix with the songsst. Jan 31, 2012 of course we all saw beyonces role in the movie cadillac records but unfortunately that role was not the factual life of etta james. Beyonce knowles has signed on to play blues singer etta james in cadillac records, a 1950s period film about the founder of chicagos. All i could do was cry is a doowoprhythm and blues single recorded in 1960 and released that same year by singer etta james. It features covers of classic songs from chess records singers as performed by the films actors including beyonce as etta james, eamonn walker as howlin wolf and jeffrey wright as muddy waters. Cadillac records is a 2008 american biographical drama film written and directed by darnell.
Jan 18, 2009 the song choosen is the etta james classic at last and the first couple will take their first dance steps as the president and first lady to this song. For those of you whove never read the the autobiography of etta james, rage to survive, i strongly encourage you to check out this book. Muddy waters, leonard chess, little walter, howlin wolf, etta james and chuck berry. Cadillac records 2008 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Beyonce is simply dreadful as etta james vocal imitator. Id rather go blind is a blues song written by ellington jordan and cocredited to billy foster and etta james. Policeman little walter beating genevas teenage son. Today we pay tribute to her with a look at her 10 best tracks.
Her 1978 album deep in the night, produced by jerry wexler for warner bros. Adrien brody, jeffrey wright, beyonce knowles, et al. But ms james was not impressed and said her younger counterpart had no business singing her songs. Jan 10, 2009 beyonce killed this role of the great etta james. Shes not etta,but she did a hell of a cover for this song. Beyonce s cover of the etta james classic at last for the movie cadillac records. Etta jamess son donto says addiction was part of famed. Oct 23, 2008 beyonces cover of the etta james classic at last for the movie cadillac records. As etta james in cadillac records, beyonce is vulnerable, gritty, and. Jan 23, 2012 beyonce has paid glowing tribute to singer etta james, following the soul legends death today at the age of 73. Adrian brody, jeffrey wright, cedric the entertainer, mos def, and beyonce knowles star in cadillac records, a film following the turbulent. She will also serve as one of the movies executive producers. Beyonce knowles on her study of the life of etta james and how it.
The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential chicagobased recordcompany executive leonard chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for chess records. She recorded for modern records 2 and kent records for the remainder of the 1950s. With adrien brody, jeffrey wright, beyonce, columbus short. At last is a song written by mack gordon and harry warren for the musical film sun valley serenade 1941. Cadillac records speculates that later in his career, he may have fallen in love with his new discovery etta james pop superstar beyonce knowles. Beyonces cover of the etta james classic at last for the movie cadillac records. The singer, who famously played james in the 2008 film cadillac records, called the. At the time of the serenade, etta james was dealing with complications from gastric bypass surgery in 2003. For those of you whove never read the the autobiography of etta james, rage to survive, i. Beyonce sings all i could do is cry in a movie cadillac records.
I love ettajames, but the modern day style beyonce put on that damn song. Jul 14, 2017 etta jamess son donto says addiction was part of famed singers life. Jan 20, 2012 beyonce knowles who played etta james in cadillac records has released a statement on the singers death. Beyonce knowles has signed on to play blues singer etta james in cadillac records, a 1950s period film about the founder of chicagos chess records and his lineup of stars. 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 beyonce. Beyonce sings church bells cadillac records 125 by. Etta james and the roots band id rather go blind 2001 hq. Etta james has lashed out at beyonce weeks after beyonce sang james classic at last for the obamas first dance at the inauguration. Jan 24, 2012 on friday we lost a legend when etta james passed away at the age of 73 after a twoyear battle with leukemia. That same year, james was the opening act for the rolling stones and performed at the montreux jazz festival. Beyonce slammed by etta james for singing at last at inaugural. Beyonce knowles who played etta james in cadillac records has released a statement on the singers death.
997 74 258 1452 444 1231 816 881 180 902 919 851 156 1290 340 1328 1194 1118 624 1093 1564 513 1356 1414 1652 1636 1533 1208 230 1106 433 166 1548 1338 1614 150 987 1566 401 1322 555 480 1064 1450 690 1315 1182 356 1005 1285