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Christina Aguilera sings at Etta James' funeral
By April MacIntyre Jan 29, 2012, 14:16 GMT
Christina Aguilera - Christina Aguilera paid tibute to the late Etta James at her funeral today in California. © Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Christina Aguilera paid tibute to the late Etta James at her funeral today in California.
Aguilera was also joined by Stevie Wonder, and Al Sharpton eulogized the blues singer as President Barack Obama spoke of James in a statement at the funeral.
Four-time Grammy-winning singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee James, a devotee of the late Johnny Otis (who also passed away last week), died Jan. 20 at age 73 after battling leukemia and complications from other health issues.
Dlisted.com has a photo gallery showing Aguilera singing.
The song that most people know James for is the romantic 1961 classic "At Last."
Even President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama played this song (sung by Beyonce) at the first inaugural ball dance in January 2009.
"Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation's musical heritage," President Obama's statement read, reported the Associated Press.
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