Etta James Versus Beyonce Knowles

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Music legend Etta James is not very happy with Beyonce Knowles for singing her signature song, "At Last," at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. At a concert in Seattle on January 28, James told the crowd, “I tell you, that woman he has singing for him, singing my song, she gonna get her a** whipped.” She continues on, “I can’t stand Beyonce, she had no business up there singing… my song that I’ve been singing forever.”

Beyonce recently played James in the film, “Cadillac Records.” Beyonce even performed "At Last," as well as other of Etta James songs. The two even met at the film's LA premiere where Beyonce praised James. At that time, she told Access Hollywood, “I actually just got a chance to speak with Etta James. She’s a living legend and I want her to love the movie, and I hope she does.”

The song "At Last" may be Etta James trademark song, she was not the first to perform it. Glenn Miller and his orchestra were the first to perform "At Last" in 1941. It was later performed by Nat King Cole in 1957. Etta James' version came out in 1961.

The song were written by Mack Gordon and Henry Warren who also wrote a number of hits in the 40's.

Oh come on Etta James. You should be honored your song was chosen to be sung at the Inaugural Ball.

Source: Access Hollywood