Rut Row, Major cat fight!!!!

[OrlandoMike]

Seems Etta James is kind of miffed at Beyonce and Obama!


"You guys know your president, right? You know the one with the big ears?" she said to the crowd, unsure of what lay ahead. "Wait a minute, he ain't my president, he might be yours, he ain't my president. You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song -- she's going to get her *** whipped."


http://www.popeater.com/music/article/etta-james-doles-out-harsh-last-words/330576

Dont mess with a Diva!

[MonorailMan]

Seems Etta James is kind of miffed at Beyonce and Obama!


"You guys know your president, right? You know the one with the big ears?" she said to the crowd, unsure of what lay ahead. "Wait a minute, he ain't my president, he might be yours, he ain't my president. You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song -- she's going to get her *** whipped."


http://www.popeater.com/music/article/etta-james-doles-out-harsh-last-words/330576

Dont mess with a Diva!

This could get interesting. popcorn::

[OrlandoMike]

My money is on Etta! :thumbsup2

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

You know I heard that on my way to work this morning. I was laughing out loud and clapping for Miss Etta. I thought that maybe Miss Etta was ill and that was why she wasn't singing at the ball, but I don't think that the idiots planning the event even gave her a courtesy call. :sad2:

My money is on Miss Etta too! ::yes::

[rpmdfw]

The songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren wrote this in 1942 for Glenn Miller and his orchestra.

Etta herself was covering it. Her version was first released in 1961.

It doesn't belong to her, and she should stop acting as if it's her proprietary right to be the only person ever to sing it.

There have been several other recordings of this song, as well. Did she protest each of those?

I'm sure the organizers paid the royalties for use of the song, and as it was the song that the Obamas danced to at every Inaugural Ball they attended, I'm guessing that it was thier choice of a song. They're only obligated to pay the royalty to the owners of the song itself, not consulte with every person who has ever recorded it.

She's just causing a fuss to get publicity.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

I hear what you are sayin', but I do think that Miss Etta was due a courtesy call. I mean, the woman is a living legend, who still can sing her *** off. I am not a big fan of Beyonce, but you can put Miss Etta in my cd player any day of the week.

[wallyb]

Ooooooh Miss Etta please please punch Beyonce.
And while you're at it - torch the House Of Dereon.

[rpmdfw]

I hear what you are sayin', but I do think that Miss Etta was due a courtesy call. I mean, the woman is a living legend, who still can sing her *** off. I am not a big fan of Beyonce, but you can put Miss Etta in my cd player any day of the week.

Nope. They didn't "owe" her anything. Not unless they were going to make a courtesy call to Cyndi Lauper, Celine Dion, Jason Mraz, Christina Aguilera, and every other singer who has ever recorded it.

She may sing the most well known version of it, but Beyonce has recorded it most recently.

Did Etta James make a courtesy call to the Glen Miller orchestra before she recorded their song? Of course not. Her manager obtained permission for her to sing it (by paying for it) and they moved forward.

The Inaugural Committee did the same exact thing. No harm, no foul.

And a "living legend" to you is a "Who's that? I've never heard of her" to me. It's all a matter of perspective.

[I<3EvilQueen]

Etta who???????


*kidding*

But still: Girl get over yourself.

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Ooooooh Miss Etta please please punch Beyonce.
And while you're at it - torch the House Of Dereon.

Amen! Please tell me that a gay man did not design those hideous clothes. :lmao:

[rpmdfw]

And while you're at it - torch the House Of Dereon.

Okay, now THAT is an idea I can get behind! :cheer2:

[OrlandoMike]

I cant help but think the thing that really got Miss Etta going was the fact that so many people said after the Innaguration...

"Wow, Etta must be looking down from heaven and smiling after that!"

OOPS!

[rpmdfw]

I cant help but think the thing that really got Miss Etta going was the fact that so many people said after the Innaguration...

"Wow, Etta must be looking down from heaven and smiling after that!"

OOPS!

Could be worse. They could have said she was "looking up!"

:rotfl2:

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Did Etta James make a courtesy call to the Glen Miller orchestra before she recorded their song? Of course not. Her manager obtained permission for her to sing it (by paying for it) and they moved forward.

The Inaugural Committee did the same exact thing. No harm, no foul.

And a "living legend" to you is a "Who's that? I've never heard of her" to me. It's all a matter of perspective.

I don't want this to turn into a pissing match, but I am going to say these few things and be done with it.

I have no idea if Miss Etta called Glen Miller or his people directly before she recorded the song. Most likely not, but I doubt that you know the answer for certain, especially since you are not familiar with her.

I hardly see the situation of recording the song vs being asked by your new president to sing the song at the inaugural ball as being similar situations. One is for the sake of the art and the money and the other is an honor. I fail to see why it's so unthinkable that Miss Etta's version would have been in the running, since her version is all that the majority of American's would know if you had asked them 3 years ago, who sang the song. Don't get me wrong, I love big band music, Glen Miller is my favorite of all, but I didn't even realize that he had recorded the song.

And, as to the fact that you don't know who this woman is, it's a shame. While I respect the fact that you have worldly experiences that are much more cultured than mine in many areas, sadly, you have missed out on an amazing artist. I encourage you and anyone here on this board to go download her music or at the very least, look her up for some freebie listening. She is worth the time.

[wallyb]

Amen! Please tell me that a gay man did not design those hideous clothes. :lmao:

Her mother and her.
:crazy2:

[Saxton]

The songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren wrote this in 1942 for Glenn Miller and his orchestra.

Etta herself was covering it. Her version was first released in 1961.

It doesn't belong to her, and she should stop acting as if it's her proprietary right to be the only person ever to sing it.

There have been several other recordings of this song, as well. Did she protest each of those?

I'm sure the organizers paid the royalties for use of the song, and as it was the song that the Obamas danced to at every Inaugural Ball they attended, I'm guessing that it was thier choice of a song. They're only obligated to pay the royalty to the owners of the song itself, not consulte with every person who has ever recorded it.

She's just causing a fuss to get publicity.

You're absolutely right. There are so many versions out there and I can't say that Etta made it her 'signature' song. If I think of "New York, New York" I connect with Liza, if it's "People" I think of Babs. Etta is trying to make a fuss when there shouldn't be one. I'm sure she's ticked off that she didn't get the spotlight but she's not showing any class now.

[OrlandoMike]

For what it's worth, Etta's son said she was too sick to traved to DC on that day.

I wasn't too familiar with Etta till the Inaguration, and I admit, I did quite a bit of Youtube brousing that night.

[rpmdfw]

I don't want this to turn into a pissing match, but I am going to say these few things and be done with it.

I have no idea if Miss Etta called Glen Miller or his people directly before she recorded the song. Most likely not, but I doubt that you know the answer for certain, especially since you are not familiar with her.

I hardly see the situation of recording the song vs being asked by your new president to sing the song at the inaugural ball as being similar situations. One is for the sake of the art and the money and the other is an honor. I fail to see why it's so unthinkable that Miss Etta's version would have been in the running, since her version is all that the majority of American's would know if you had asked them 3 years ago, who sang the song. Don't get me wrong, I love big band music, Glen Miller is my favorite of all, but I didn't even realize that he had recorded the song.

And, as to the fact that you don't know who this woman is, it's a shame. While I respect the fact that you have worldly experiences that are much more cultured than mine in many areas, sadly, you have missed out on an amazing artist. I encourage you and anyone here on this board to go download her music or at the very least, look her up for some freebie listening. She is worth the time.

Okay, I'm not completely ignorant as to who Etta James is, but I certainly wouldn't call her a living legend. You think she is. That's fine. As I said, perspectives vary, and I don't mean any disrespect of your opinion.

My point was and still is that Etta was owed nothing. She hasn't been "wronged". The Inaugural Committee, assuming that they met the legal obligations of using the song, did what they had to do. Many of them, as Mike pointed out, probably thought she was dead. And perhaps they DID consider her to sing it, but decided that at the "American Block Party Ball" or whatever they called it, that she wasn't recognizable enough for the average American. In which case, they still don't owe her an apology.

It's show BUSINESS. And it comes down to the dollars and sense of things. The rights were purchased to sing a song, and a singer was asked to sing it. That's all that that has to happen. It's what happened when Etta first sang it, it's what happened now.

I can't see getting indignant on her behalf over it. She made her money off of it, now someone else is using it for their own needs. As long as the owners of the music don't mind, I don't see where she has any right to be upset.

That's my opinion, of course. Everyone gets one, and I won't say mine is better than anyone else's.

[wallyb]

I just wanna see her clock Beyonce.

[rpmdfw]

I just wanna see her clock Beyonce.

I'm not adverse to seeing that, either.

[OrlandoMike]

I just wanna see her clock Beyonce.

::yes::

[Uncle Remus]

Too bad they couldn't have done a duo. :goodvibes

[wallyb]

Too bad they couldn't have done a duo. :goodvibes
:scared: You mean girl on girl?
That's just not right!

[DVCajun]

For what it's worth, Etta's son said she was too sick to traved to DC on that day.

You know what? Thank GOD she wasn't able to be there. Cuz the woman who said THIS:
"Wait a minute, he ain't my president, he might be yours, he ain't my president. You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song -- she's going to get her *** whipped."


shouldn't freaking be allowed to sing at that president's inauguration.

That comment makes me so livid I could .... spit.

Beyonce was clearly honored and overwhelmed to be able to pay homage to HER PRESIDENT (if not Etta's) on that special day.

[DVC~OKW~96]

Yep. Etta's way out of line. :( Sorry, but he's our President. She may not have voted for him, but he is the President of these United States and as such, is "our" president.

I'm sure she's angry, and that is fine. No sense in being silly about the anger though. Threatening violence is never right. Too much gay bashing gone on in my life, for me to condone even the threat of violence from one human to another, regardless of the so called provocation.

Eeesh. A little strident tonight, are we DVC~OKW~96? :sad2:

[NikkiPants]

Haha....jeez, this is crazy stuff!

[OrlandoMike]

Beyonce

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un_YHXoLwAs

Etta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDigK8LwyE

Honestly, I didn't know much about either of these women untill a few weeks ago, but I think Obama made the right decision!

[Uncle Remus]

Beyonce

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un_YHXoLwAs

Etta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDigK8LwyE

Honestly, I didn't know much about either of these women untill a few weeks ago, but I think Obama made the right decision!

As much as I love Etta's version, I agree, Beyonce was the best choice.

Etta is 20th century, Beyonce is 21st. ;)

Time to move forward.

[OrlandoMike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx_AhWeFcOU&feature=related

I think I'm gonna rent this movie!

[soulmates]

When I heard the sound bite this morning...my first thoughts, NO CLASS ETTA!!! :guilty:

[wallyb]

Speaking of old broads who can sing...

I way into Bettye LaVette these days.
she sang for Obama...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYzIe7_tx9Y&feature=related

And her performance at the Kennedy Center Honors for The Who
blew everyone away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJi6maTueSc

[rosiep]

That woman is red hot!

[wallyb]

That woman is red hot!

I know ... so much emotion.
You really feel her singing.

[rosiep]

I know ... so much emotion.
You really feel her singing.

I want to be that smokin when I'm her age. Have you seen her legs???

[wallyb]

I want to be that smokin when I'm her age. Have you seen her legs???

Okay - Rosie :rolleyes: keep it in your pants.
Geesh - having a nice discussion about the arts and the "Randy Rose"
has to drag it down. :sad2:

[rosiep]

Okay - Rosie :rolleyes: keep it in your pants.
Geesh - having a nice discussion about the arts and the "Randy Rose"
has to drag it down. :sad2:

You say that like it's a bad thing??? :confused3

[OrlandoMike]

That woman is red hot!

Hey, she even got me a little ummmmmm

Nevermind! :sad2:

[rosiep]

Hey, she even got me a little ummmmmm

Nevermind! :sad2:

See? Even Mike agrees with me!...How come you call me Randy Rose but you never call him " Must Have Mike"?

[ChrizJen]

Rosie, sounds like you need some girl power in your defense.
You sure do get roped into a lot of these situations with the boys, don't you?

I can't watch the videos right now...something about being at work, and we're not allowed and all that jazz...but did someone mention nice legs?!?!?! :hyper:

Drag us down, Rosie! Drag us down!!

[rosiep]

Rosie, sounds like you need some girl power in your defense.
You sure do get roped into a lot of these situations with the boys, don't you?

I can't watch the videos right now...something about being at work, and we're not allowed and all that jazz...but did someone mention nice legs?!?!?! :hyper:

Drag us down, Rosie! Drag us down!!

I know; but I kinda like it....ropes, boys.....women coming to my rescue...:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ...Sorry....what were we talking about????

[OrlandoMike]

Those aren't legs!

Those are gams! :thumbsup2

[rosiep]

Those aren't legs!

Those are gams! :thumbsup2

You are indeed correct. GAMS

[wallyb]

Rosie, sounds like you need some girl power in your defense.
You sure do get roped into a lot of these situations with the boys, don't you?

I can't watch the videos right now...something about being at work, and we're not allowed and all that jazz...but did someone mention nice legs?!?!?! :hyper:

Drag us down, Rosie! Drag us down!!

Are you kidding.
We do her bidding.
We do exactly as instructed by Rosie.
We all live in abject fear that one day she will kill us all.:guilty:
She's a tyrant I tell you!
You just don't see what goes on behind the scenes.
I've gotten 3 terse PMs, 2 threatening emails and one hurtful phone call just today.
I live in complete servitude. :sad:

[ChrizJen]

Are you kidding.
We do her bidding.
We do exactly as instructed by Rosie.
We all live in abject fear that one day she will kill us all.:guilty:
She's a tyrant I tell you!
You just don't see what goes on behind the scenes.
I've gotten 3 terse PMs, 2 threatening emails and one hurtful phone call just today.
I live in complete servitude. :sad:

It's only abuse if you're not willing...::yes::

[rosiep]

Are you kidding.
We do her bidding.
We do exactly as instructed by Rosie.
We all live in abject fear that one day she will kill us all.:guilty:
She's a tyrant I tell you!
You just don't see what goes on behind the scenes.
I've gotten 3 terse PMs, 2 threatening emails and one hurtful phone call just today.
I live in complete servitude. :sad:

DOWN ON YOUR KNEES BOY!!!!

[wallyb]

DOWN ON YOUR KNEES BOY!!!!

:worship: :worship: :worship: Yes beautiful and benevolent mistress.

[TuckandStuiesMom]

:worship: :worship: :worship: Yes beautiful and benevolent mistress.


Well... this thread's taken an inneresting turn since I was last here.

[rosiep]

:worship: :worship: :worship: Yes beautiful and benevolent mistress.

I hope you are all IMPRESSED! :snooty: Wally's my pup.

[wallyb]

Can't talk. :sad2:
Will get... "corrected"
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/whipping.gif

[rosiep]

Can't talk. :sad2:
Will get... "corrected"
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/whipping.gif

I'm not mean to my dogs....why.. I let them eat ice cream right off the floor!

[OrlandoMike]

I'm not mean to my dogs....why.. I let them eat ice cream right off the floor!

Wally does floors? :confused3

[ConcKahuna]

The songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren wrote this in 1942 for Glenn Miller and his orchestra.

Etta herself was covering it. Her version was first released in 1961.


The song was also covered by Nat King Cole in the 40's. I was familiar with his version, and hadn't actually heard it sung by a woman until I first heard Etta's version in WALL-E.

Nat King Cole = Music legend.
Etta James = Overstuffed Diva.

[Saxton]

Well... this thread's taken an inneresting turn since I was last here.

Don't they always?!

[wallyb]

Wally does floors? :confused3

Hard wood only. :snooty:

[OrlandoMike]

Don't ya love gay guys who have nothing better to do than do this kind of stuff on Youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRCV7JGJOsk&annotation_id=annotation_453629&feature=iv

[OrlandoMike]

Just came across this one!

Miss James at her best!

You know that "broad" was on top of her game back in the day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edGDt5izxIg&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div

[DVC~OKW~96]

OMG! Call me a Luddite but I really didn't like that version! :guilty: I am so not into jazz though. :guilty:

[ConcKahuna]

OMG! Call me a Luddite but I really didn't like that version! :guilty: I am so not into jazz though. :guilty:

I agree. It was more of a "my voice is shot, so I'll just speak the lyrics" type thing.

[ConcKahuna]

Here is a MUCH better Etta version, from when she was young and talented..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goz07feA54Y

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Yes, I will admit, Miss Etta had a better voice when she was younger and more Pooh sized. Sometimes, it's good to be fluffy. ;)

[snarlingcoyote]

So am I the only one who heard that and thought that maybe Etta James is in the early stages of senility? Maybe it's just colored by DMIL (who recently passed at 90) and her battle with dementia, but it just sounded so much like maybe she needs to see a geriatric specialist.

[NikkiPants]

I hadn't heard that. But it's definitely possible...she's really old!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Hard wood only. :snooty:

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: