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Etta James’ “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” (1962) has been heard around the world—and the reason you know it so well is Avicii’s iconic 2011 smash “Levels.” He lifted that raw gospel intro vocal and turned it into a global dance anthem.
This live performance clip? Pure fire. Etta’s voice drips with soul, struggle, and church—unmatched power that still gives chills. Copyright only lets us share 20 seconds, so hit YouTube for the full experience.
From R&B legend to EDM sample gold, Etta’s vocal is timeless. Black music’s DNA runs deep.
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