Leela James may only have 24-year on her, but her soul’s immortal. Like her inspirations Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin, James lets it all out. Here’s “Music” from her 2005 Warner Brothers debut, A Change Is Gonna Come.
After the jump: James’ rendition of No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak”.
EdWoody
When Blake did “Don’t Speak” on the Gwen Stefani week of American Idol, the judges all congratulated him on the interesting new arrangement. But I knew at the time it was just Leela James’ version.
Michel
She’s fabulous!
EdWoody
Damn, that’s some big-ass hair.
Mrs Patrick Campbell
Did Nan Michiganwomyn ever see that show: “Puppetry of the Penis”?