Aguilera sings at Etta James funeral (VIDEO)
Christina Aguilera sings “At Last” at the funeral of singer Etta James in the City Of Refuge Church on January 28, 2012 in Gardena, California.
A lot of people are discovering the soulful music of Etta James, following her death last week.
Christina Aguilera has been a fan of James for some time.
At James' funeral on Saturday, Aguilera told how she admired James' singing and said she has emulated her and has sung many of James' songs in her concerts for the past 10 years.
And then Aguilera, dressed in black, belted out a soulful version of James' hit "At Last" that brought the mourners to their feet.
It was an amazing moment that was captured on video for all to see.
Stevie Wonder also sang at James' funeral in Gardena, California.
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