The song At Last which is very popular in romantic occasions like weddings was popularized by the Etta James. It was originally recorded by Glen Miller and ranked number 9 in 1942 on the Billboard Charts.
In 1960, R&B singer Etta James released a revival version of the songs which garnered awards especially when the song was used in several movies. It ranked number 47 on the Billboard charts in 1961 and became extremely popular on wedding events.
The song is not only popular on romantic events but it was also used on movies like Pleasantville and Wall-E. It was also used by famous celebrities like President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama where the song was used during the inauguration.
From the time At Last was released, several famous artists have made several versions of the song. Celine Dion sung a new version of At Last in 2002 and included the song on her album entitled A New Day Has Come which became a part of her performance in Las Vegas.
Famous star Beyonce Knowles also made a different rendition of the song which was also used on the movie Cadillac Records. The song made further noise in the music industry when Beyonce Knowles sung it during the inauguration ball of President Barack Obama. It was awarded as the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance during the 52nd Grammy Awards.
Christina Aguilera another famous song artists also covered two different versions of the song. The two versions were used separately on two different concerts. One of Aguilera's versions of the song became popular because of the 18-second note she held during one of her concerts.
Several decades have passed and it seems the song At Last has its own magic. The song continues to live on decade after decade. It has become a classical hit favored particularly on weddings. The song remains an excellent choice and has remained on the list of Christian wedding songs among wedding organizers. So if you are looking for an excellent song to play on your wedding, At Last is definitely one of the songs you should include on your list.