Legendary singer Etta James had an outburst at a Seattle Concert, going on a rampage about Beyonce singing at Inauguration.
James was extremely insulted that Beyonce sang "at last" at President Obama's Inauguration and expressed that she should have been the one to sing the song that she is most recognized for. She also expressed that she wanted to give Beyonce an "ass-whooping" and said that she had no right to be up there singing that song.
On one hand, I can understand why James is so upset: this is a song that she has sang for a long time and that practically catipulted her to fame. Whenever people hear this song, they think "Etta James". Obviously, this is a song very special to the woman's heart and that holds personal sentiment for her. So when she saw Beyonce singing "her" song, she probably got very angry and let her temper get the best of her.
On the other hand, I can completely understand why it made sense for Beyonce to sing the song. President Barack Obama is all about change and bringing in the new. Beyonce is huge in the music industry and represents a very modernized time, capable of change. It makes more sense to get somebody fresh and new with a different twist to sing at the Inauguration. After all, that's what President Barack Obama is about, too.
However, James went off the deep end, insulting both Beyonce and President Barack Obama, calling him "the president with the big ears". It's understandable that she's upset over the situation but there really is no need for namecalling. And really, just how important is the singer at Inauguration? Sure, it's an honour and a priviledge but let's not forget the real reason for this elaborate celebration: the President himself. The singer is not the reason for the celebration and what James has done by creating such a hoopla, is shift the spotlight away from the President to her. It's not about her. She should put her pettiness aside and enjoy the celebration because this is a proud moment in history, no matter who sings for him.
Lastly, after James made this huge scene, she says she was only "joking".After listening to the audio clip, I find it outright impossible to believe that she was only "joking". The tone of her voice and the severity of her words speak for themselves.My rationalization is that Etta James must have a very good publicist who told her that she needed a good cover-up story, pronto.This is probably the same publicist who told Britney Spears to say she goes shoeless in public bathrooms due to a leg injury...
James will have a lot of trouble covering up this poor excuse for a "joke". Her alibi is really just insulting to the public because it's so unbelievable. There is no way that she can be joking when she spews insults that are irrelevant. How is it funny that she says the President has big ears?
By this nasty outburst, the public has seen what kind of person Etta James is: an overspoiled, dried-up diva with anger management problems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5_SQRVytB4
ANGEL KHATTRA
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