While Etta wondered much about the true identity of her father, most of her issues of rejection and insecurity stemmed from her mother, Dorothy, a single teenage mother who traveled in and out of Ettas life like a bad storm. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. He hits it and it says "8:00," "Give Up," and "7:00. We would both have a roasting hot first date," she says. This self discovery wasnt revealed until Etta checked into a program in the Tarzana Psychiatric Hospital. The At Last album (1960) included a sultry "Sunday Kind Of Love", arguably the best-version of this much covered song. What's your favorite activity on your day off? Although cured of her addiction, she put on weight, reaching as much as 24 stone. Well get ready for the wildest Wildcard yet," he says to start the first package, using a possibly fake accent, Says he's been called an "icon" and "you could say I've changed the course of history", "I've even been voted one of the most influential people of all time", He says he's been called a scoundrel, offended heads of state, and been banned from venues, "In reality, I'm not a bad guy. "I might just be a newborn in a diaper, but I'm larger than life", Baby appears to have some sort of British accent, but he could be throwing us off, "I was part of a baby Rat Pack, and we were famous for throwing punches, getting my hands dirty in the action", Says he's had blockbuster hits, an award-winning album, and radio play, He says he replaced Arnold Schwarzenegger in a film, Now, he's here to make the whole world "a giant playpen", New York's Grand Central Station, a giant pacifier, a muscle car, a movie theater marquee that says "Blockbuster Hit 2, starring Baby" on it, an album called "Rattle and Roll" by Baby, a Metropolitan Police badge with the number 54672, the White House, a helicopter, and an explosion appear in the first package, "I love a good house party, and the best house party I've ever been on was a trip," he says to start the second package, Says he got to bring his whole family along on the trip, which was a "house party on eight wheels", He got a picture of his kids taking sink baths, Says he doesn't want to sing a song "just sittin' there" but wants to do one that gets people moving like that party bus, A baby book with a tooth on it, a loofah and bath cap, and pictures of a baby, a raspberry, and a car traveling a desert road all appear in the second package, First performance: Sang "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White. awesome Advertisement annyksl Hollywood's a small town, but there's times when it can make you feel small," the man says, The woman says she went to school with big dreams and got a day job when she first arrived in Hollywood, She's shown wiping down a table with a white rag, She quit that job when she got her "big break," only to have to "beg for it back", He tells her there's no such thing as an overnight success, They're shown playing the strongman game at the carnival. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images. The Great Etta James is a major female star. Speed Dating Clue: Do you kiss on the first date? Well, it's pretty obvious who the hottie is, actually. Second performance: Sang "My House" by Flo Rida. says the actress. As for At Last while it may be Ettas trademark tune, the track was first performed by Glenn Miller and his orchestra in 1941 and later by Nat King Cole in 1957. The best known version comes from Rod Stewart on his 1972 album Never A Dull Moment. All rights reserved. Third performance: Sang "Sabor a M" by Luis Miguel. I tell you, that woman he has singing for him, singing my song, she gonna get her a** whipped, Etta told a crowd at a concert in Seattle on January 28. By way of protest, she refused to sing and instead played bass fiddle in the school orchestra. Time Travel Clue: An iMac circa 1998. Like the song says, 'I just don't want to be free . Before the premiere, Beyonc said James was happy with her. Thank you for saying what I have been thinking for years. Third performance: Sang "River" by Bishop Briggs, Fourth performance: Sang "She's Got You" by Patsy Cline. Judges' guesses: Faith Evans, Mary J Blige, Toni Braxton, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Janelle Mone, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Queen Latifah, Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Jill Scott, Brandy, Judges' guesses: Dennis Rodman, Dwight Howard, Shaquille O'Neal, Judges' guesses: Paula Abdul, Issa Rae, Maya Rudolph, Jessica Alba, M.I.A, Nelly Furtado, Vanessa Hudgens, Zoe Saldana, Judges' guesses: Aisha Tyler, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, Tracee Ellis Ross, Judges' guesses: Brian Littrell, Sisq, Dwayne Johnson, Darren Criss, Justin Timberlake, Zac Efron, Rufus Wainwright, Donald Glover, Anthony Ramos, Leslie Odom Jr., Taye Diggs, Cheyenne Jackson, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, Usher, Jason Derulo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Adam Lambert, Jaden Smith, Jeremy Pope, Tituss Burgess, Neil Patrick Harris, Judges' guesses: Danny DeVito, Bill Murray, Andy Richter, Jack Black, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Paul Rudd, Martin Short, Marc Anthony, Gabriel Iglesias, Judges' guesses: Hugh Jackman, Vin Diesel, Chuck Norris, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Rod Stewart, Gordon Ramsay, Judges' guesses: Britney Spears, Fergie, Rene Zellweger, Ireland Baldwin, Ashley Judd, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Jessica Simpson, Jewel, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, KT Tunstall, Paula Cole, Christina Aguilera, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Judges' guesses: Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alan Jackson, Freddie Prinze Jr., Nick Offerman, Jon Bon Jovi, Mario Lopez, Kiefer Sutherland, John Rich, Dog the Bounty Hunter, George Foreman, Judges' guesses: RuPaul, Roberta Flack, Tina Turner, Leslie Jones, Grace Jones, Tina Knowles, Judges' guesses: Nelly, Katt Williams, Reggie Bush, Judges' guesses: Katharine McPhee and David Foster, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, Craig Robinson and Ashley Tisdale, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, Sarah Bareilles and Josh Groban, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Zooey Deschanel and Lamorne Morris, Jessie J and Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder and Leona Lewis, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Judges' guesses: Olivia Rodrigo, Kesha, Hailee Steinfeld, Lady Gaga, Pink, Idina Menzel, Ellie Goulding, Sara Bareilles, Judges' guesses: Howie Dorough, Aaron Carter, AJ McLean, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Tyler Hubbard, Jim Parsons, Jake Gyllenhaal, Judges' guesses: Dee Snider, Ricky Gervais, Roger Daltrey, Elon Musk, Simon Cowell, Joe Elliott, Flea, Judges' guesses: Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Khloe and Kim Kardashian. By Jayson. may be a great author. I'm just kidding. Pufferfish's Locker Clue: The locker has a "Spelling Bee Champion" banner, bubbles, and a reminder for varsity tryouts in it. "Big party," they say in unison. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. All of this. Beyonce recently portrayed the older singer in the film Cadillac Records, where she performed At Last, among other songs and the two had the chance to meet at the films LA premiere, where Beyonce sang her predecessors praises. "Well, Nick, I am not Alexander Hamilton nor was I in the Broadway show yet. What do you notice when you meet someone new? James was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993 and she wrote her autobiography, Rage To Survive, with David Ritz in 1995. 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. "I got you a shirt, Nick. Sixth performance (with Nicole Scherzinger): "Dream On" by Aerosmith, Seventh performance: Sang "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye, Eighth performance: "Firework" by Katy Perry, "I may be living the high life bestselling book, platinum album but that was not always the case", Says he was always hustling when he was young, as he's shown selling worms, "Then I found the human jukebox on a school bus", "Now here's the way the human jukebox works: You gotta put a quarter in my armpit and then I can sing", Says that girls really liked his "entertainer on the bus" act, A stagecoach, an old-timey boot, a teacup, a stag figurine, a sign that says "The Magnificent Mallard," a blimp, a spotlight, a saxophone, a picture of Chris Pratt with "bff" on it, and a quarter all appear in the first package, To start the second package, he says he does believe in love at first sight because he met his wife in fourth grade, She had curly hair and he thought she looked like a "big ole glass of iced tea", Says he asked her "on a moonlight hike" to be his girlfriend, and he says she gave him a kiss on the cheek but she doesn't remember it, They're shown walking away holding hands as he does a fist pump in the air, Says his wife is so supportive, she's even here with him tonight, which is making him more nervous, Iced tea, an eaten apple, cattails, and a rusty bench all appear in the second package, To start the third package, he says he rose to fame as part of a pretty famous family, Says that families have their challenges: "I've had scrutiny over stuff my family members said", "Always remember that there's probably more things about each other that are alike than are different", Tonight he's singing a song by someone he basically considers family, Luke Bryan, who once pulled him up on stage to sing this song with him but he didn't know the words, A picture of Abraham Lincoln, white bread, an orca in a soup bowl, and a plate of cheese and fruit all appear in the third package, "I'm 100 percent the underduck," he says to start the fourth package, But, he says you never know because "Mallard loves eating Banana Splits" and Caterpillars make "great bait for fishing", Says he's the ultimate heartbreaker, just ask his wife (then he apologizes for the "dad joke"), First performance: Sang "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" by Big & Rich. Etta debuted her version in 1961. It had been retitled"The Wallflower" under the pretence that it promoted a dance rather than sex. James lived with Otis's family and was paid $10 a performance. More about Churches Minnesota Orchestra . Trophy Clue: A first-place plaque for the "State Champion Bible Quiz." ", 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. But I tell you that woman he had singing for him, singing my song she's going to get her ass whupped.". Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. After Beyonce sang "At Last" at one of President Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural balls, James lashed out:. Nick "Cannon" Clue: A t-shirt for Nicole that has the word "garden" on it. "Sometimes when I go get a nap, I get the need to feed," he says. ), two satellites, a clown, and handcuffs all appear in the first package, "This show's a riot, so much fun," he says to start the second package, Says it's a "completely different way of working", "As the Wildcard, I must seem like some sort of scalawag who's just bumped in at the last minute", He refers to himself as the "man who came in from the cold", Says his wife is going to get the biggest kick out of him being on the show they've been together 45 years, but "her health isn't what it used to be", First performance: Sang "School's Out" by Alice Cooper. "I've always been a fan of school spirit, but nothing makes me happier than the cheer of the crowd," he says. Time Travel Clue: A ripped up suit jacket circa 1975. She retired from Anchor and was a waitress at the. Are you a book or movie person? Madonna's Brother Anthony Ciccone Dead At 66, Family Member Announces. At 12, she moved north to San Francisco, formed a trio and was soon working for band leader Johnny Otis. Describing the song in her autobiography, James wrote, "I was blind. If the election of Barack Obama was to usher in a new age of respect, generosity and cooperation, someone may want to pass on the memo to Etta James. Bling Shot Clue: "Train." Who wiggled their way into his heart? Can you guess the celebrity behind the mask? 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. First clue package is set in an ethereal forest, "I'm excited to be Mother Nature because I've done it all. "Because of miseducation, I'm always ready for the action," she says. "This show's a riot! Born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938, in the South-Central area of Los Angeles, Etta was the first "bad girl" of R&B. Between this internal tug of war and growing up in a business that didnt cater much to a growing teenager, Ettas life journey was surrounded by upheaval and survival. James asked from the stage of Seattle's Paramount Theatre. It turns out, that pivot in my life was the greatest degree I could ever get", Says her second performance is for all the women who "put their own dreams on hold for others", A U.S. government book, a book titled "Expect the Unexpected," and another titled "Iron Out Your Swing" with a golf club on it all appear in the second package, "Listen, I've been to some of the most epic parties around. Jamesetta Hawkins (Etta James), singer: born Los Angeles 25 January 1938; married 1969 Artis Mills (two sons); died Riverside, California 20 January 2012. The following guys appear: The Rock (listed as "action star"), a clown with the name Joe Kerr IV, a party boy named Couch Surfer, someone named Sour Doughboy, Austin Tatious, and Fly Guy, "I've definitely loved and lost, but heck, that don't mean I can't get back on the horse", "Mr. King of Hearts should have emotional intelligence, he should be smart, he should be handsome, he should be outdoorsy", Says she's never sung in French before, but she's been practicing, A balcony, a bouquet of pink flowers, candles, and hearts appear in the second package, "One thing I've learned in my life is the power of words," she says to start the third package, "Telling me what I should and shouldn't wear, what I should and shouldn't look like all because I was a woman", The words "stupid," "simplistic," "dumb," "chubby" and "untalented" all appear from a bunch of megaphones, But she says she's thankful for her experiences and she hopes that she made it easier for other people to follow her path, A book of sketches, the moon, a black cowboy hat, and a card that says "with love" all appear in the third package, In the fourth package, she says she wants to lean into the one thing that sets her apart her heart, "This next song reminds me of the best worst time of my life. [36] The film included "At Last," performed by Beyonce. Xoxo," and a giant ice cream cone all appear in the first package, Says she is a "hopeless romantic" and calls herself a "Black Liz Taylor" to start the second package, "When I fall in love with a guy, I'm all in. "Heck yeah," the split says. "You guys know your president, right? DaBaby. "I would pick Ken [Jeong]. ", Second performance: Sang "Levitating" by Dua Lipa feat. Hope West isamusic enthusiast and music photographer who has captured artists like B.B. 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. Hamster's Locker Clue: The locker is smelly, covered in moss, and there's a baseball bat and a stuffed strawberry toy. She recorded standards on Blue Gardenia (2001) and All The Way (2006), but the title song of Blue Gardenia was sung by her mother. "We're so excited to be here because it's so unexpected. To protect her income (or so she thought), she named her lover of the moment, Billy Foster, as co-writer instead of herself. James was portrayed by pop star Beyonce in the 2008 film "Cadillac Records," about Chess. I just have a crush on his romantic manner. Nick "Cannon" Clue: A t-shirt for Ken that has the word "wrestle" on it. She left her job because she had no choice and had no place to live, Her car was stolen, too, but the few people who did listen to her music loved it, "I wanted to fight for the light more than I wanted to focus on my bad circumstances", Says she still has the letter and she hopes her grandma would be proud, "Sometimes, the single greatest act of defiance is shining your light no matter what the world tells you", A sign that says 'Home is Where the Queen of Heart is,' ruby red slippers, a jewel suitcase, a pink toy car, a letter addressed to 'grandma,' and a rainbow all appear in the sixth package, First performance: Sang "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga. As always, EW has you covered for all of your clue needs along the way. Love Ms. Etta James!! She was best known for her raw energy and songs such as "At Last" and "Suga on the Floor.". "Some say turn down for what. James had written an answerto "Work With Me Annie", an innuendo-laden song by Hank Ballard andthe Midnighters, calling it "Roll With Me Henry". 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. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Unfortunately, his role and importance wasnt highlighted in the script of Cadillac Records. "Extremely hairy." Baby's Locker Clue: There's a report card with the following grades: A (Math), B+ (Science), B (Social Studies), English (A-). [/quote] 1035 Words5 Pages. She's spanned musical genres. in 1976. "We would date Nicole [Scherzinger], because we have a ball together," the split explains. He adds, "Well, actually, banana is good by itself. Submit Music She was born with the name Jamesetta Hawkins on the . "Lake," the split replies. At Peek at Early Life Etta James, like so many artists, changed her name at some point in her life. "The great Beyonc," James sneered. Glad you enjoyed it! "Even as a little child, I've always had that comedian kind of attitude. Pharrell Williams. Their relationship ended when Gwen took up with Fuqua, so the song predicted what would happen. 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. About Us Says she's been told Etta James would want her to portray her in a movie "Throughout my career, I would say just as many people have been inspired by my person as by my music" What's it like inside the Mallard costume? Trophy Clue: The award for "Blockbuster Entertainer Winner." "Whole Foods," she says. James, who would have turned 74 on Jan. 25, died in Riverside, Calif. Etta James was born on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Bling Shot Clue: "Love." She formed a street corner group, the Creolettes, whichwas heard by the rhythm and blues bandleader, Johnny Otis (obituary, 20 January). Debra says when her daughter Tamera first told her that she was the Grammy-winning singer Etta James reincarnated, she thought it was a joke. 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". Etta was definitely one of the greats! To promote the album, she opened for the Rolling Stones on a US tour. "I get dressed up in a freaking caterpillar costume." If Etta James's life had not been weighed down with personal problems, mostly bad management, ghastly lovers, obesity, incarceration and heroin addiction, she would have been acclaimed as a remarkable female soul singer alongside Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Tina Turner. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, The Masked Singer season 6 to introduce shocking new elimination twist, Skunk's first clue package is very glamorous, "I chose to be the skunk because I relate to the duality, the yin and yang", A man is seen reading a newspaper with the headline "Has the Golden Ear Winner Lost Her Mind? Yes. "Nicole, I think you could say that we have a love connection," she says. Second performance: Sang "It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSYNC, Third performance: Sang "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks. I seriously enjoyed reading it, you 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. Jamesetta Hawkins (Etta James), singer: born Los Angeles 25 January 1938; married 1969 Artis Mills (two sons); died Riverside, California 20 January 2012. Testimonials, Shipping and Returns Policy Sixth performance (with Robin Thicke): "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" by Stevie Wonder, "I'm excited to come into the competition as a Wildcard, especially as the Pepper. On January 25, Beyonce remembered Etta James on her birthday. She told the NYDN: "I didn't really mean anything," James said. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? She kicked the habit at the Tarzana Clinic, Los Angeles. "I'm into Robin [Thicke], because I can't take my eyes off all his printed shirts," he explains. Have they ever dated anyone on the panel? Robin says, "So it's not Jill Scott." Discovered in 1954, James, who was born Jamesetta Hawkins, became one of the most influential singers of her time, known for her bluesy riffs and slow burning melodies. Bling Shot Clue: "Cake." Their truth is not built with the intent of gimmick-like controversy but a need to be true to themselves no matter the cost. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. . Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, California on January 25, 1938; her mother was just 14 years old at the time, and she never knew her father, though she would later say she had reason to believe he was the well-known pool hustler Minnesota Fats. Fifth performance: Sang "Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Bling Shot Clue: "Ring." Do you believe in love at first sight? He said Id gotten all my moral values from Mama Lu, but I never knew a normal life.And then when Mama Lu died and Dorothy snatched me away, everything went haywire., While there was a number of other omissions such as the exclusion of Leonard Chesss brother, co-founder and partner Phil Chess, the question still stands, why were these truths never told? Billie Holiday was born on April 7, 1915 as Eleanora Fagan and began singing in local clubs and renamed herself "Billie" after the film star Billie Dove ("Billie Holiday Biography"). You know the one with the big ears?" The composition was attributedto James, Hank Ballard and Otis' wife, Phyllis. We are really having so much fun," the woman says in the third package, The package is modeled after a 1950s sitcom, She says the last time they worked together, it was a "nightmare", They bickered so much, the banana says because "she's impossible" and she argues that he doesn't want to learn new things, But they think people ultimately loved watching what they did "I think people saw the magic in us and they really couldn't stop watching it," he says, They say they're grateful to be working together "one more time", A water tower for Splitsville, a beetle, a vacuum, and a banana peel all appear in the third package, To start the fourth package, they say their biggest competition is Caterpillar with his winning personality, "I think our strength is that we're theatrical we put on a show," the woman says, to which the man adds, "We're making 90-second movies.

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