At Last

[winston]

[beatlefreak]

My vote goes with the original.

[ajish4]

My vote goes with the original.

Same here!

[winston]

Etta has always had my vote................she was cool even before the term was coined and she sings with so much passion and power.

[longboard_ric]

No contest...............

Etta, by the proverbial light year............................

[johneek]

No knocks on Beyonce...obviously a ton of talent. But if we're talking about this song, it's hands down Etta James. Her voice and phrasing make the lyrics so incredibly believable.

[kiramdear]

I think it's unanimous

I don't actually hear much resemblance in their voices, as nice as the tribute sounds. I have to prefer Etta, as she is truly one-of-a-kind.

[paologregorio]

No knocks on Beyonce...obviously a ton of talent. But if we're talking about this song, it's hands down Etta James. Her voice and phrasing make the lyrics so incredibly believable.

+1 Beyonce's redition's pretty close in terms of quality, but the nudge goes to Etta, for the reasons John's stated. Touching statement and embrace at the end of the Beoyonce video.

[ozover50]

Etta..... hands down!!

[sowhat]

I don't like either. But the first one sounds better to my ear.

[admin]

The expressiveness and articulation of Eta James goes right to the heart-strings. An amazing number. Her honest performance wins the day and she gets my vote.