Source: Singersroom.com

Remember big haired soul singer, Leela James? Well she’s back with a tribute to blues legend, Etta James. In a remake of Etta’s hit song, “Something’s Got a Hold of Me,” Leela takes us back to the ’60s and then up to present day. Leela James said she’s always looked up to Etta James as an inspiration: “Etta James sang from real pain, which truly made the blues and soul of her music special.” As someone who’s always been impressed with Leela James’ vocals, this song and the subsequent video did not disappoint.

Check it out below and let us know what you think.

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