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Deeper Quote by Etta James

“And as I started reaching deeper I realized that most of the blues of that day was done by men. Women just didn't have the nerve.” quote by Etta James — Download Open image

“And as I started reaching deeper I realized that most of the blues of that day was done by men. Women just didn't have the nerve.”

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