"I'd Rather Go Blind" Etta James | CME Full Band Fridays
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- In this week’s Full Band Friday, the CME House Band slows down with this 1967 Etta James classic, “I’d Rather Go Blind.”
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More About "I'd Rather Go Blind"
"I'd Rather Go Blind" is a blues song written by Ellington Jordan and co-credited to Billy Foster and Etta James. It was first recorded by Etta James in 1967, released in 1967, and has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic. Etta James wrote in her autobiography Rage To Survive that she heard the song outlined by her friend Ellington "Fugi" Jordan when she visited him in prison. She then wrote the rest of the song with Jordan, but for tax reasons gave her songwriting credit to her partner at the time, Billy Foster, singer with doo-wop group The Medallions.
Etta James recorded the song at the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It was included on the album Tell Mama and as the B-side of the single of the same name which made number 10 on the Billboard R&B charts, and number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is also on the 1978 Jerry Wexler-produced album Deep in the Night, but there it is titled "Blind Girl" (track 10). Some critics have regarded "I'd Rather Go Blind" as of such emotional and poetic quality as to make that release one of the great double-sided singles of the period. Critic Dave Marsh put the song in his book The Heart of Rock and Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. Noting that James had recorded the song during a break from heroin addiction, Marsh writes, "the song provides a great metaphor for her drug addiction and intensifies the story."
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Gear Used:
Fender 1959 Jazzmaster "Chicago Special" DCC Super Aged Shell Pink Sparkle
Fender Custom Shop Jazzmaster Chicago "Special"
Fender Custom Shop Time Machine 1961 Jazz Bass Heavy Relic Aged Shoreline Gold
Hammond XK-3C
Ludwig Classic Maple 3pc. Drum Kit Vintage Blue Oyster
Featuring:
Elizabeth Moen - Vocals
Nathaniel Murphy - Guitar
Zach Avery Guitar
John Paul Mosser - Drums
Mike Larsen - Bass
Phil Hunger - Keys
00:00 - 05:43 "I'd Rather Go Blind" Etta James
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Lyrics:
Something told me it was over
When I saw you and her talkin'
Something deep down in my soul said, 'Cry, girl'
When I saw you and that girl walkin' around
Whoo, I would rather, I would rather go blind, boy
Then to see you walk away from me, child, no
Whoo, so you see, I love you so much
That I don't wanna watch you leave me, baby
Most of all, I just don't, I just don't wanna be free, no
Whoo, whoo, I was just, I was just, I was just
Sittin here thinkin', of your kiss and your warm embrace, yeah
When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips now, baby
Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah
Whoo and baby, baby, I'd rather, I'd rather be blind, boy
Then to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah
Whoo, baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind...
That voice, though. Killin it.
Damn people!! That was amazing...props to the singer. I was iffy when I read the title, but pleased when I listened. Great job to all the musicians!!
Thank you!!
Great job...
Great musicians, great song, great singing and a great mix, what is not to like!
Thank you!!
I’d love to visit Chicago for two reasons:
Chess records and Chicago music exchange.
This video is both of those things. What a city!
It's refreshing to read a compliment about Chicago, cheers to you.
@@TwilightStorm Chicago and Detroit both had such a massive impact on the culture of the western world in the 20th Century.
I’d be proud of the City’s heritage for that reason, but then I am a hopeless romantic.
it made me cry like a baby
Got to be one of the best ones yet!
Thank you!!
More voice!!!! Damn, that’s good.
I just stumbled onto these weekly videos a few weeks ago, loving them! Everyone sounds fantastic, looking forward to next week's !
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching!!
feel is everything in music. this has feel
Yall been killing it lately. Great job!
Right?!?!? Lots of goodies coming out of this crew.
Thank you! Cheers! More to come.
I look forward to these this was great cheers from Australia
Thank you for watching!! Cheers!
This cover and video made me buy a Jazzmaster!! That is the best decision I have made! 😊
Fabulous!
Outstanding!!
Thank you! Cheers!
What a subtle emotional take on this tune, beautiful..... Oh and the band was good too 😉
I just wish these were longer.
Beautiful ❤️
Just stunning !
Thank you! Cheers!
That was very special. ✌🏽❤🎸🍄
Sweet!!
Looks like the Friday Band found themselves a singer!
Even fuller friday band
Thanks.
You're welcome!
This is fantastic! Wow
Thank you!!
Amazing!
Thank you! Cheers!
You guys made my sunday s’wonderful.
Thanks!!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!!
Top notch as always!
Great work ! But nobody does this song as well as Etta James. Still, I am sure she is smiling down at you guy's & gal's. 👍🏾👍🏼👍
Thank you!
I've come right on time :D
That was incredibly tight! Cheers!
Cheers! Thanks for watching!!
Sweet!
Thanks! 🤘🤘
This was so good. You guys really killed it.
Thank you!!
Agreed! Her voice I’m hot crushing on her so bad right now!
You’re as smooth, as Tennessee whiskey
Chickenshack version is ace too. Great work. Love this tune
Thank you!!
Amazing
Thank you! Cheers!
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Cool beans :D
I'm lovin' your work!
Glad you enjoy it!
I’m a guitarist so it pains me to say this but don’t take the solos. Let the vocals soar and rip open the hearts of the listeners. I know u guys sell a lot of jazzmasters after this with the tasty riffs, dripping tremolo and reverb but damn Elizabeth was building up to a moment. 🤘🏼
this.
I was really expecting her to come back in at the tail end of the second solo. Like the chicken shack version. It was still a great take though, and yes - a reminder that they are selling guitars!
Great stuff, guys!
Much appreciated!
B R A V 🍥 !
Thanks for not ruining classics like Scary Pockets do
That's my new favorite singer! Does she have an album?
Elizabeth Moen. She’s got several albums and singles out.
@@sammoen3184 Thank you very much. I take it you're related?
Chris Stapleton clipped this groove for 'Tennessee Whiskey' apparently.
“Oh fuck you’re gonna make me strum!”
❤️❤️❤️
Top notch all around but who's on the other guitar? He deserves a credit in the notes just for taking a solo before Nathaniel - I wouldn't want to be in that spot! I wouldn't want to follow him either for that matter :-D
Thanks for watching!! That's Zach Avery on the other guitar! Just added his name to the description. Thanks for pointing that out!
To be honest I love Nathaniels playing, but I much prefer Zach in this one. His tone, him staying back when he needs to, the simplicity of it is just perfect!
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Not enough likes on this.
8 comments, 6 likes. People with good taste in music don't understand the TH-cam algo. ;-)
What effects used on guitars?
What is her name??? Somebody please chime in with her name…..
Elizabeth Moen on vocals! Thanks for watching!!
my god how bad is the sound of that organ? etta james at the rollerrink