Miss Etta Gets some RESPECT

Our Blues Lovers can now feel momentarily safer as the courts have okay-ed the use of Etta James money to pay for her medical care. Her money is under a conservator-ship since she had so many issues with her royalties. This keeps it under the scrutiny of an outside party to prevent pilfering. Ms Etta's had a bad spate of health lately and she really needed that money put in play to help get her the best care possible.

Many of you youngins only remember her from the movie Cadillac Records; where Bey portrayed her in her early days.

Yeah Ms Etta she is really stepping wayyy outside of you.

but we remember the Real Etta James. Her Wailing and Moaning was legendary and hopefully the doctors can keep her around a lil bit longer. We think that the documentarians need to get their cameras set up and start work on recording her words now; because unfortunately there aren't many of our Blues Queens left.

Good Health Ms Etta and we look forward to seeing you on the road to good health once again soon.

Do You Remember This Tune ?

This is the latest news on her health and the court decision from googlenews

Judge: Etta James' husband may use $60K for care

(AP) – 1 day ago

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California judge has ruled that Etta James' husband may use $60,000 of the ailing R&B singer's savings to pay for her medical care.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cahraman said at a hearing Friday that the money should last until Feb. 24, when Artis Mills is expected back in court to continue seeking control of more than $1 million of James' money.

The Riverside Press-Enterprise says Mills is challenging the legitimacy of a claim by James' son, Donto James, that his mother gave him power of attorney in 2008.

Court documents show the 72-year-old singer of "At Last" and other standards lives in the Woodcrest area of Riverside County, has been diagnosed with dementia and is undergoing treatment for leukemia.

We send our sincerest wishes for Better Health and good spirit to Ms Etta as she battles Leukemia. Only God knows the time but we all know the moment.. we first heard Etta James.

We all need to Try a lil Tenderness - RIP Solomon Burke

This morning we lost a legend. a man who is a part of the soundscape of my childhood memories - Solomon Burke. he was the gentle giant of Blues. he died on an airplane at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam this morning. he and his band had just arrived and were scheduled to play in Amsterdam this week.



Yes Mr Burke We Are Calling You This Morning Sir..
such a loss can not go ignored..

PYNK.com and Alabama Mike help us make it Day to Day

Check out Day to Day from Alabama Mike

Yeah you know I love Blues, ooooh Chicago Blues, and Delta blues are my favorites. This is even more special because it's Family Blues. yes I said Family Blues. this is the brother of my friend and fellow blogger Jacqueline of PYNK.com.

I was first given a taste of Alabama Mike a few months ago and believe me I can hardly wait for that CD to arrive here at BadGalsRadio. Mike makes me feel some things that alot of bluesmen can't. he touches that part of my everyday soul that craves a good heapin helpin of reality. this tune Day to Day is all about just that.

there are never enough tunes to really touch the core of what we feel when we hit that down spot. some of us turn to rock, some love their spirituals, but for me it's Reggae or Blues. now don't get me wrong, I love most music - but when I have a headache, so to say; I wanna hear me some Blues Baby.

Today we salute Alabama Mike on the Release of His New CD -Tailor Made Blues

Jukehouse is proud to release in association with 9Below Productions, Alabama Mike’s sophomore release “Tailor Made Blues,” again showcasing Mike’s ability to not only deliver great singing, but also great songwriting. The official release of Tailor Made Blues is on August 15th.

“Tailor Made Blues” draws from many styles of Blues and American Soul Music, the album features the Bay Area guitar talents of Anthony Paule, Jon Lawton, Scot Brenton as well as James Cotton, and sideman, Tom Holland. Also on the recording is Thunderbird bass player, Randy Bermudes.

(Listen to Alabama Mike) Biography:

Alabama Mike is a hard-driving Chicago style blues singer with the ability to make you feel as if you’ve revisited the early CHESS RECORDS days.

Many things come to mind upon hearing Alabama Mike sing for the first time, but mostly it’s where has this guy been? With a soulful voice that brings such greats as Elmore James, Buddy Guy, Little Johnny Taylor and yes, even BB King to mind, you will be asking yourself, “Why haven’t I seen or heard of him before.”

Alabama Mike is a very unique talent, not only a gifted singer but also a very talented songwriter, having penned over half of the tunes on this impressive debut.

Born in Talladega, Alabama, in 1964, “Alabama” was influenced by the Gospel singing of his father at an early age, as well as his love for Chicago Blues. Alabama Mike is embarking upon a bright future. He is an artist that anybody that has any interest in the Blues will soon notice.

The Day to Day CD features the talents of Steve Freund; RJ Misho, John Nemeth; Charles Wheal, Chris Burns as well as members of his band, Third Degree.

Thanks Ms. Jacqueline for giving us all a taste of Alabama Mike

If You Sell Yo Cat - I'mma give away my dog .. ok just kiddin

Blue Monday and Mirth -

we're going for the low impact approach today.
we assembled this collection of Pussy's for your enjoyment.. LOL



you cannot deny they are a freaky bunch; skrate rollin in it,, smh

well don't say we didn't warn you. LOL


They really are smart as we are.. so incase you have a furry friend never underestimate their ability to communicate; on multiple levels.

And Now for the Music -



Janis Joplin - Little Girl Blue (This is Tom Jones, 1969)



Muddy Waters - You Can't Loose What Your Never Had




and last but not least, the definition of the Blues.. by Mr. Howlin Wolf

It's Blue Monday, So How Y'all Durnnnn ?