On Fire

I just bought an Etta James cd over the holidays and she is still smoking. Although she's had her share of tradgedy the fire may have been around her but she did not get burned she was refined by it. Fantasia is something like this lady and it is so refreshing to reconnect with Etta after sol many years. I hope she gets the financial secutity and musical alcolades she deserves. It's pleasing to see that the old pioneers who opend so many doors for the youngsters are now getting their due. The singing is so pure and soulful, it's pleasing to the ears and how wonderful it is to be able to enjoy such a classy songbird.