Songs Written by Etta JamesTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Jamesetta Hawkins (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012), known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter. Starting her career in 1954, James frequently performed in Nashville's R&B clubs, collectively known in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as the Chitlin' Circuit. She sang in various genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock and roll and soul and gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower" (1955), "At Last" (1960), "Something's Got a Hold on Me" (1962), "Tell... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Etta James first charted in 1955 with The Wallflower.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.