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72. I love Etta James

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 03:43 PM

Nov 2016

Anyone who likes her should rent "Cadillac Records"..the story of Leonard Chess, founder of Chess Records, where Etta James made her early recordings.
The actress who played Etta James was outstanding, as was the entire film.
I highly recommend it!

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