Beyonc performed the song for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance, which took place at the ball on 20 January. My parties are notorious for having great music, everybody dancing," he says to start the third package, Says he was a wallflower as a kid, but now he's the life of the party, He's shown dancing and clicking his heels together, Dedicates his third performance to Britney Spears, "My feet have never been more gigantic but I know that I definitely have what it takes, and tonight, I get to be in the center of the ring", An invite to Carnegie Hall, pom-poms, a record player, and a pair of scrubs are shown in the third package, To start the fourth package, he says if he could time travel, he would go back to when he "left [his] stable job to go and chase my dreams", "Like the Fresh Prince, suddenly, my life was turned upside down", Bull says he found himself alone in a strange, new place, He says he had an apartment full of cockroaches but he is so thankful that it all paid off and worked out, Says there's a rumor going around that he asks the most questions of any of the contestants but he says he's just "very, very nosy", He says he's been trying to catch the other contestants in the bathroom to figure out who they are, A pile of nails, a picture of Hall & Oates, theater masks, cockroaches, lots of candles, and flowery drapes all appear in the fourth package, "This is absolutely the most nervous I've ever been in my entire life/career," he says to start the fifth package, Says he's used to being "a solo performer" but this is a whole other level, Bull says he has a habit of comparing himself to others in a way that can be "crippling," and adds that Skunk is incredible and someone he thinks he's listened to since he was a child, "After years of chasing my destiny, I got a big break," he says to start the sixth package, He says he thought it would change his life but instead it changed who he was, which he later regretted, He's shown being frozen, and then thaws out and throws off a white cape, "When I was true to myself, my success skyrocketed", The frozen plants around him come to life and sprout, and are surrounded by colorful butterflies, Says he'll never miss the chance again to express himself, A checkered racing flag, a man with a tiara and scepter, a rainbow-colored mermaid tail, a red wardrobe, and a white cape all appear in the sixth package, "When I was younger, I always felt like I was playing a character," he says to start the seventh package, Says he was told boys should play sports and not let their emotions show, so he tried all that, but he knew he was someone else, "When there's no role models like you, it can make you feel a little invisible", Says it took a long time to find people who saw him for who he truly is, and that changed everything, Now, his focus is to help others in that same way and he appreciates the patience people have had with him, He's shown carrying roses and also being presented with a cake, Says he hasn't always done or said things perfectly, but "I've always marched towards a better future for all", "I promised myself to always be bold, strong, and celebrate exactly who I am", He's shown getting pelted with a football and then wandering a forest of willow trees, A football, tap shoes, smoke or fog in a forest, a white cake, rose petals and a small bouquet of roses all appear in the seventh package, First performance: Sang "Drops of Jupiter" by Train, Second performance: Sang "What Hurts the Most" by Rascal Flatts. Trophy Clue: A light-up mirror that says "favorite hottie." Second performance: Sang "Meet the Flintstones" by Hoyt Curtin, Baby's Party Favor Clue: A grill and a cooler with the, First package is set in a palatial garden, "They say if you follow your heart, it's gonna lead you on some amazing adventures," she says with a strong Southern accent (could be fake), Says she's excited to do things on this stage that she's never done before, "The truth is, I have spent my entire life learning how to champion my own heart", There weren't a lot of wants in her household growing up, but she left when she was young, which was scary for her, "I was determined to never turn back. Trophy Clue: The award for "Blockbuster Entertainer Winner." Only decades later did it become Etta James's calling-card and perhaps her best-known tune. Her next album, Chains (1980), was produced by Allen Toussaint, but she returned to Wexler for The Right Time (1992), which included a duet, "Give It Up", with Steve Winwood. Why Queen of Hearts? Singer and actress Beyonc Knowles portrayed James in the film. "Heck yeah," the split says. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Bull's Locker Clue: Cheerleaders in blue uniforms come out of his locker, and there's a giant red rose on the door. Etta James, the legendary soul singer to be portrayed by Beyonce in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records," recently spoke about how pleased she is with the casting choice." It's a privilege and an honor to have somebody like that girl. James had written an answerto "Work With Me Annie", an innuendo-laden song by Hank Ballard andthe Midnighters, calling it "Roll With Me Henry". She sang background vocals on Jesse Belvin's doowop classic, "Goodnight My Love (Pleasant Dreams)" (1956). The mixed parentage contributed to her distinctive looks. Her fans know how good she is but the general public in the UK only know her for her Top 10 single, the gritty and sensuous "I Just Want To Make Love To You", recorded in 1960 but a hit through a TV ad in 1996. It had been retitled"The Wallflower" under the pretence that it promoted a dance rather than sex. "Well, Nick, I am not Alexander Hamilton nor was I in the Broadway show yet. ", She says this guy is her collaborator that sticks with her through the "sweet and sour" and shares her dreams, An ice cream booth, a silver medal, balloons, hay barrels, a grey stuffed rabbit, hula hoops, and a strongman game all appear in the first package, Their second package kicks off in a doll house, Three ingredients to a perfect love song: "Fantasy," "pain," and "reality" (the woman argues it should be "heart" instead), The woman is shown trying to mash the stuffed red heart, she also smacks his globe away, "Well, it took us a lot of time and consideration to pick the perfect song for date night, but we think that tonight we have nailed it," he says, as the two of them high five, A book called Song Recipe Cookbook, a first aid kit with a red cross on it, a yellow stand mixer, a jar with confetti in it, a plate with the word "nothing" on it, a stuffed red heart, a potato masher, a small globe, and a banana split all appear in the second package, "We are so thankful to be doing this together, genuinely. What's it like inside the Mallard costume? In fact, that's why I'm here to show the world I'm a lovable, sensitive, multi-faceted clown who just wants to make you laugh", A jack-in-the-box, a fun house with lots of stairs, a red circle with a white balloon in it, chickens laying eggs (is he the rooster in the hen house? What's your favorite activity on your day off? By way of protest, she refused to sing and instead played bass fiddle in the school orchestra. She was best known for her raw energy and songs such as "At Last" and "Suga on the Floor.". The soul legend has slammed Beyonc Knowles for her rendition of At Last at Barack Obama's inauguration ball, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Beyonc performs At Last for Barack and Michelle Obama's 'first dance'. Kelly Clarkson Still 'Wants to Remain Close With Her Step-Kids' From Ex-husband Who Defrauded Her for 13 Years. ", She says there are two sides to every story, and she's here to tell hers, Also says she's "seen it all" over the years, There are misconceptions that she's "quick to get into a fight" but she says "honey, that couldn't be further from the truth", "You don't always have to react when provoked," she says as she hits a guy with her tail, She's shown spraying a pink bottle of "hater spray" as she says she's ready to get back out there and "make it do what it do, boo" after taking time off to be with family, A gold train set, a very expensive-looking pink bag with gold detailing, a first class ticket from Seoul to, Says she is a "forever student" but the biggest thing she's learned is "life happens", She had a full-ride scholarship when she got some unexpected news that changed her life, Says she was forced to take a different path, as a book titled "Big Book of Acting" is shown, "Success isn't measured in a diploma. As seasons changed, so did I", She says the one thing she's never had the chance to be is a mother, Says it took her a long time to come to terms with that, until she realized "the family that I already have" she says this as a picture of season 2's winner Wayne Brady (the Fox) is shown, Says she's protective of the ones that she loves, "If you come after them all cray cray, this whole land of shame will come your way, honey", She holds up two fingers as lightning flashes around her, "Tonight I'm going to blossom because, darling, life is good", A giant penny from 1972, a neon hummingbird, a reindeer, a raccoon, a bunny, glowing lights, a firecracker, rain, and intense sunshine all appear in the first package, First performance: Sang "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross, On why she chose Mother Nature: "Because Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with. Before the premiere, Beyonc said James was happy with her rendition. James asked from the stage of Seattle's Paramount Theatre. They can fix that up," Etta told PageSix.com. I like to sing what makes me feel good, and he makes me feel good", A pitcher and four glasses of cucumber water, a white lace dress, purple butterfly wings, needle and thread, and a colorful tutu all appear in the second package, First performance: Sang "Heatwave" by Martha Reeves & the Vandellas. He was dating Gwen Gordy, the sister of Berry Gordy, who started Tamla-Motown records. James would later. [36] The film included "At Last," performed by Beyonce. ", "I grew up in a small, small town that was surrounded by cows. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He adds, "Well, actually, banana is good by itself. Queue August 24, 1994 21:59 R&B and Gospel Singer Etta James In 1973, James was arrested for passing bad cheques and entered hospital for rehabilitation. For instance, while the film plays heavily on a romantic relationship with Chess Records head, Leonard Chess, this information was never once mentioned in Ettas autobiography. Billie Holiday was one of many influential jazz singers during the period known as the Harlem Renaissance. Like the song says, 'I just don't want to be free . That is the stern virtue that I highly respect in the artistry and legend of Ms. Etta James. I mean the glitz, the glamour, some of the most iconic people in the world," she says to start the third package, Says she used to be "the hostess with the mostest" but now she limits the "people I allow into my personal space", She says as you get older it's okay to "remove the wrong people from your life", This week she is singing something she can relate to, a song about leaving the glitz and glamour for a "simpler, more positive life", Family-size box of cookies, a food platter with donuts, shrimp, and grapes, and a disco ball all appear in the third package, "You know, I've thought about what life would be like if I had a time machine probably more than the average person, to fix one of my biggest regrets," she says to start the fourth package, Her regret? this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Sixth performance: Sang "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" by Aretha Franklin, Tongue Clue: Jill Scott. Her income came from live performance and it hardly mattered that she was being cheated as her money went on drugs. "This is pure style," he says. ", Says she's done it all with her biggest supporter right by her side, until recently when they went their separate ways, "I would call out for them and they just weren't there", But when that person found out Beach Ball was doing the show, they reconnected, "My biggest supporter will always have my back", A peach, a shower of money, lightning flashes, a boombox, a clapboard, and a traintrack crossing sign all appear in the first package, First performance: Sang "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus. Trophy Clue: A first-place plaque for the "State Champion Bible Quiz." The young child sang in St Paul's Baptist Church, where the choirmaster would punch her in the chest to make her sing from the gut. Shes also a proud Florida Girl born and raised inFt. Lauderdale, Fl. Though Etta had a mother figure in an older woman affectionatelynamed Mama Lu, Ettas life spiraled after her death. Her death came three days after that of R&B singer Johnny Otis, who is credited with getting her started in the music business in 1950. After Beyonce sang "At Last" at one of President Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural balls, James lashed out:. "You guys know your president, right? Each week, we'll update the below list with all the info given from the latest clue packages, as well as what happens during the singers' time on stage and the panelists' latest (bad) guesses of each of the contestants' identities. i think it this ion know buuuttt if you get a wrong answer i am sorry. But I tell you that woman he had singing for him, singing my song she's going to get her ass whupped.". Although Otis took most of her earnings, $14,000 from writing royalties for "Dance With Me Henry" was held in trust until she was 21. What occupation would you be the worst at? James had been taking hard drugs since 1961 and was becoming increasingly unreliable. "I'm gonna say Jenny [McCarthy-Wahlberg], because I feel like we could sit on a couch and get on the same wavelength," he explains. Thank you, Wayne. She scored immediately with a heart-wrenching ballad, "All I Could Do Was Cry", written by Billy Davis. "Collectively, we have won quite a few awards, but that one you pointed out, Nick, I'm particularly proud of. Appreciate your comment. Maybe in the James family, "a little down" is code for "blood-boilingly enraged". Describing the song in her autobiography, James wrote, "I was blind. "You want a Wildcard? "So, I'm not afraid, like you, to get in the ring and get a little bit dirty," she says. Would you rather celebrate with a small gathering or big party? She became a delinquent, drinking hard and ignoring school. She says food always makes her feel better, so why not dress up like a cupcake to cheer up that loved one? "Well, we don't work together all the time, but I think when we have worked together in the past we've worked really well," she says. I wish I had enjoyed that time for what it was: the beginning of an amazing career", Says she's trying to remember that lesson on, Says she's always believed in magic because she sees herself as a bit of a wizard, Paparazzi, a golden shield with a winged man on it, Greek statues and landmarks, and a gold trophy all appear in the second package, "My whole goal was just to explore another side of myself, and I kind of had like a good girl thing for a long time. I will make certain to bookmark your blog and will often come back Hamster's Party Favor Clue: A blue hard hat with two water bottles on it (very reminiscent of a beer helmet). Second performance: Sang "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen. In another instance, Cadillac insinuates Ettas drug abuse stemming from her father issues. Most people in the town didn't really go anywhere, but I always had bigger dreams", "The doors I knocked on simply didn't open", Says he heard no again and again but he didn't give up, "I became my own boss and eventually Hollywood and even, A flag with his face, a portrait of him, a map of Cooperstown, a bunch of doors, a rainbow colored sky of stars, season 3's Astronaut (Hunter Hayes), and a lion all appear in the first package, "When I was in school, I marched to the beat of my own drum", He says he was most free to be himself in his garage, He would put on performances there, which were "always sold out.. At least in my head", The song he's singing tonight is about his first crush and inevitable heartbreak, A colorful umbrella, a picture of the Disney Concert Hall, two trash cans, two wooden stools, lots of flowers and plants, and a black light appear in the second package, "I am no stranger to a house party. "Whole Foods," she says. How do you de-stress? ", One of them dreamed of being a pop star but it didn't work out (the Ice Cream gets upset at this, but the Banana says that he didn't necessarily mean he was talking about her), Fifth package features a diorama of a drive-in theater, "People say I'm fame-obsessed like I'm an egomaniac," the Banana says, "I've heard people say I'm not very bright but at least I'm pretty," the Ice Cream says, They say they've learned that they can get through any storm together, and then they're shown kissing, A sign advertising a popcorn and soda for $5 each and a rotten banana for 47 cents, a movie poster for "Brain Freeze: We All Scream for Ice Cream (A Rich Summer Film)," a '50s-style convertible with Illinois license plates that say "Windy City," and a figurine of a Queen's Guard all appear in the fifth package, First performance: Sang "A Million Dreams" by Pink, Have they worked together before? It is simply my hope to witness someone who will have the guts to really tell that story in the spirit Etta gave and deserves..the truth! Second performance: Sang "It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSYNC, Third performance: Sang "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks. "Text, don't call me," he says. I'm grateful for the hardships that I've overcome because they've made me who I am", She says all of our hearts are destined to be broken, but it's "what we do with the pieces that makes us extraordinary", A red jewel, clock set to 50:60 (or 10? She's struggled with her weight and with drugs. She recorded an answer version to Muddy Waters' "I'm A Man", "W-O-M-A-N"; she sang gospel with Sister Rosetta Tharpe's "Strange Things Happening"; and recorded the playful, "The Pick-up", which features a saucy conversation with Harold Battiste's tenor sax. She says she was sure the lady was crying because of Whitney, but she was crying because of Skunk and one of her songs, "It made me realize that my actions and the hardships I've been through didn't just make me stronger, they helped other people, too, and I'll take that with me forever," she says, First performance: Sang "Diamonds" by Sam Smith, Second performance: Sang "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" by James Brown. I want to encourage that you continue your great posts, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I think that's the only time she's ever been impressed with anything I've ever done in my career", There's nothing more romantic than a song in Spanish he says, but his Spanish is "terrible", Nevertheless, he wants to dedicate his song to his wife, A calendar with Nov. 30 (a Saturday) circled on it, pictures of the aforementioned celebrities, crazed fans with neon beachwear, and a plastic water bottle all appear in the third package, First performance: Sang "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison. First clue package is set in an ethereal forest, "I'm excited to be Mother Nature because I've done it all. Third performance: Sang "Play Something Country" by Brooks & Dunn, Fourth performance: Sang "Fly" by Sugar Ray, Trophy Clue: A plaque of "Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People". She made two albums with Joplin's producer, Gabriel Mekler, Etta James (1973) and Come A Little Closer (1974). Speed Dating Clue: Have you ever ghosted someone after a date? Leela James shares the same last name as the late legendary blues woman Etta James. She made a highly successful appearance at the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival. Usually I'm the type of Bull that focuses on what's on the inside, but today, it's the wrapping that I'm showing off," he says. She recorded the gospel-based "Something's Got A Hold On Me", "Stop The Wedding" and the pushy "Pushover", and she added backing vocals to other Chess records including "Almost Grown" and "Back In The USA" by Chuck Berry. Do you prefer to call or text? Perhaps Etta James (and Diana Ross) would have preferred to have a seasoned actress portray her on the big screen (or at least one that does not have a habit of trying to align her name with those of legends and/or icons in the hopes that she will then be viewed as one as well (Hardly great marketing - just obvious and calculated). Speed Dating Clue: Who was your first celebrity crush? Etta debuted her version in 1961. Fresh Air remembers the singer with excerpts from a 1994 interview about her lengthy career. Leonard Chess indulged James by allowing her to record with an orchestra and her beautiful interpretation of "At Last" with Riley Hampton's orchestra is her crowning moment. What do you notice when you meet someone new? "Extremely hairy." To protect her income (or so she thought), she named her lover of the moment, Billy Foster, as co-writer instead of herself. She was an actress and composer, known for Sgt. Beyonce and Etta have been. During Ettas early days at Chess, she was very open in having a relationship with Harvey Fuqua, member of the Moonglows and later played a pivotal role in the formation of Motown Records. "Even as a little child, I've always had that comedian kind of attitude. Her mother was a sexually active,14-year-old black girl, Dorothy, who never revealed the identity of herfather. Now for a woman to confess her trials of domestic abuse, her mindset of being an addict and other uncensored tidbits, having an affair with the boss would have easily been a drop in the bucket unless it never happened. Does that ring a bell? "I always feel like I'm the underdog, and tonight is gonna be a dog fight, so I had to go with my favorite dog the Dalmatian," he says. Worst, because a dream was ending, one I never thought would. Beyonce To Portray Legendary Blues Singer Etta James In 'Cadillac Records' Film about influential record label also features Adrien Brody, Cedric the Entertainer, Jeffrey Wright. With the Pepper comes a lot of spice and hotness and energy," she says to start the third package, "Tonight, I'm going to really dig into my ability to tell a story", Says the hardest thing she's experienced was watching "the one I love and care for most face the unthinkable", First performance: Sang "Jealous" by Labrinth. ", Second performance: Sang "Cry Me a River" by Michael Bubl. "Nicole, I love when you plant a little seed and you watch it grow and do great things over the years," the Banana says. Of course we all saw Beyonces role in the movie Cadillac Records but unfortunately that role was not the factual life of Etta James. Her only other hit on Modern was "Good Rockin' Daddy", also in 1955, and a song that refers, way before time, to dancing "the crazy twist", although this was really sexual innuendo. "Coming in as the wildcard definitely makes sense, because my whole life has kinda been wild," she says to start the first package, Says she was thrown into the game at a very early age and in the spotlight for a very long time, "I had famous recipes and I even had a hit single that I recorded in just one take, okay? What's your favorite physical attribute about yourself? The At Last album (1960) included a sultry "Sunday Kind Of Love", arguably the best-version of this much covered song. Hope is known for her creativity, sense of humor and quirky perfectionism. Pufferfish's Locker Clue: The locker has a "Spelling Bee Champion" banner, bubbles, and a reminder for varsity tryouts in it. He encouraged her to sing Randy Newman's songs including the savagely satirical, "God's Song", a highly unusual choice for someone raised on gospel music. Bling Shot Clue: "Train." ", Sixth performance: Sang "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul, Tongue Clue: Alexander Hamilton. Fifth performance: Sang "Bird Set Free" by Sia. Very concisely written. "I never imagined that many, many aos/years later, that me, the Hamster, would be on this stage with all my amigos," he says. James was portrayed by pop star Beyonce in the 2008 film "Cadillac Records," about Chess. Well, thats a good question especially when Ms. Jamess book was published in 1995, 13 years before the release of the movie, Cadillac Records. The best known version comes from Rod Stewart on his 1972 album Never A Dull Moment. With songs from the Eagles, Alice Cooper and Kiki Dee, Wexler was seeking a white, rock audience. awesome Advertisement annyksl He had previously performed "School's Out," by Alice Cooper. She has also issued 58 singles, one of which, "The Wallflower (Dance with Me, Henry)," reached number 1 on the Rhythm and Blues Records chart in 1955.As a teenager in San Francisco, California in the early 1950s, James formed a singing trio, which attracted the attention of . Their son, Donto, was born in 1968. "She was [just] a little down that she wasn't well enough to be there," her son said. 1 singles. It never happened. He even asked James, a longtime friend, and she told him, He kissed me on the cheek once.. I want to spice things up," she says to start the first package, Says she's always had her own flavor and is constantly thinking of ways to not be bland, She's shown with many duplicates of herself, "This last year has been the craziest. Our Mission What's your favorite place you've ever traveled to? But, I did perform at the same venue where, Seventh performance (with Jesse McCartney): "Breakeven (Falling to Pieces)" by The Script, Eighth performance: Sang "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree, Ninth performance: "Invisible" by Hunter Hayes, First package is set in a hamster cage (of course), "I wanted to become the Hamster because unfortunately my body is shaped very much like a Hamster, and also because I felt stuck in a bit of a wheel", "Who hasn't felt cooped up this past year or so", Mentions hopping from one project to the next with his famous friends, "I'm used to being in all kinds of arenas", Says now he's breaking routine so he can let out all his pent-up energy, He's shown breaking out of his cage as an alarm goes off, A neon blue water bottle, cabbage, carrots, a sign with a mashup of the letters "v, s, a, m," a box with green and gold stars and circles, a red fish, and a poster for Alcatraz Island all appear in the first package, "As you've probably guessed by now, I'm a bit of a party animal," he says to start the second package, Says in his 20s, he was living in "a huge city, living with my best pals", He's shown dancing with a big group of friends, "There's nothing like not being famous and the next day being famous", He says the fact he's still friends with all those people is phenomenal, and they're "really going to get a kick out of" him being on the show, A picture of a basset hound, a purple purse, a royal scepter, and a, "If I could go back in time, I'd go back to the night my wife and I went to an afterparty after a Luis Miguel concert", Says everyone was there Drew Barrymore, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jerry Seinfeld but the only person his wife was impressed by was Miguel, "She was ecstatic. James was suffering from dementia and leukaemia and was rushed to hospital in December with breathing problems. In the movie, "Cadillac Records," the character based on Etta's life was portrayed by Beyonce Knowles. In 2008, James was portrayed by Beyonc Knowles in the film Cadillac Records, a fictional account of Chess Records, James's label for 18 years, about how label founder and producer Leonard Chess helped the careers of James and others.
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