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Etta James Funeral: Christina Aguilera Performs 'At Last'

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UPDATE-Etta James funeral included a rousing tribute performance by Christina Aguileraand Stevie Wonder. James, 73, died on January 20th after a long battle with Leukemia and after life-threatening diseases. The Rhythm and Blues legend was remembered by 300 hundred close friends and family people at Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena, CA. Hundreds of fans waited outside for the public viewing at Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary.

Reverend Al Sharpton, who gave the Eulogy, began with a statement provide by President Barack Obama,

“Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation’s musical heritage,” CNN reports.

“I know she will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her,” continued Sharpton.

Christina Aguilera performed Etta’s classic ‘At Last’ while Stevie Wonder performed “Shelter in the Rain” and sang “The Lord’s Prayer”.

Etta who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year experienced a 378 percent spike in posthumous sales.

James overcame and triumphed as Al Sharpton puts it best,

“I think it was her authenticity that was part of the charisma that drew people to her … It was Etta James that bridged rhythm and blues with rock and roll.”

“You beat ’em, Etta, At last. At last. At last!”

Watch Christina Aguilera perform Etta James’ ‘At Last’ below:

UPDATE: Video roundup of Etta James’ funeral including word from Al Sharpton, Maxine Waters and Donto James

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Christina Aguilera performing Etta James’ classic – At Last – Video

UPDATE: Video roundup of Etta James’ funeral including word from Al Sharpton, Maxine Waters and Donto James

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