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Etta James’ painful life served as an example of how to turn lemons into lemonade. She shares her perspective, today.

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Jun 06, 2025
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There are some songs that deliver a passionate mixture of love, sorrow, romance and regret—a few become anthems. “At Last,” by Etta James (1938-2012) is one of those.

Etta James was not a huge star, a…

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