Etta James + Doctor John 'I'd Rather Go Blind' 1987

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  • @user99641
    @user99641 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Every time someone Like my comment I'll come back to watch the queen again❤😢

    • @fayskelley
      @fayskelley หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💙💛❤️🩶🩵💙💜🤍💙

    • @addisendrias
      @addisendrias 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same here!

    • @NigelHinds-y3u
      @NigelHinds-y3u 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😅😅

    • @lisaeinsohn8789
      @lisaeinsohn8789 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So True❤❤❤❤

  • @rebeccawrite1614
    @rebeccawrite1614 8 ปีที่แล้ว +727

    This video is not a performance. It is an experience.

    • @pearltaylor8956
      @pearltaylor8956 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Becky Write about a

    • @kuksybee
      @kuksybee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You are so right. Etta drags you in and drowns you in love and passion. I play this video once a day. She's definitely one of my 5-a-day. That look she gives to Dr John before she goes deep is something else. Every day I play this and Luther with Cheryl Lynn from Soul Train. Love satisfaction

    • @bevmacisaac
      @bevmacisaac 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rebecca Write You nailed it!!

    • @rudolfrainer89
      @rudolfrainer89 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rebecca Write l Pepe
      das

    • @Whiskeyjack666ify
      @Whiskeyjack666ify 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Etta takes you to a better place every time she sings

  • @FletcherS92
    @FletcherS92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    This performance, without fail gets me tearing up year after year. One of the greatest performances of all time. RIP

  • @itsalljan
    @itsalljan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    The range of emotions I felt during this song left me needing a cigarette and I don’t smoke.

    • @aragregorian6039
      @aragregorian6039 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is brilliant!!!

    • @ttucker10466
      @ttucker10466 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hallelujah 🙌🏾

    • @DannyStrickland-g9k
      @DannyStrickland-g9k หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m a guy and I think I just got pregnant !

  • @Mulavi
    @Mulavi ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Dr. John was in the right place at the right time for that one. Fantastic!

  • @theoutspokenhumanist
    @theoutspokenhumanist 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    15 years and I still watch this regularly and it always makes me cry. The talent and the way she uses her voice as an instrument is so powerful it is both inspiring and humbling.
    I sing with a blues band and halfway through every gig, we pause to do this with just me and the guitar. It goes down well but I know I will never ever touch the wonder of Miss Etta.

  • @shopcrate5687
    @shopcrate5687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    That's what you call a legendary stage performance

  • @kaybullo5291
    @kaybullo5291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    SHE WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER...........THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ETTE JAMES.. R.S.P. WE ALL LOVE U. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL VOICE WITH ALL OF US..

  • @reygomez2306
    @reygomez2306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This video will be watched by me till my dying days.

  • @clionamoore8365
    @clionamoore8365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I challenge anyone to listen to this and not end up with sore cheeks from smiling out of pure joy !

    • @dorothythomas4800
      @dorothythomas4800 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes yes in 2023 I have the biggest smile on my face. Now my face hurts😂😂😂😂

    • @mobolaji01
      @mobolaji01 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Challenge lost ❤

    • @lisamccarthy6969
      @lisamccarthy6969 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @lisamccarthy6969
      @lisamccarthy6969 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hits me good times an also bad times.....jus gets me every time❤

    • @SeanLyles-j5q
      @SeanLyles-j5q 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      INDEED 👍

  • @samlong2370
    @samlong2370 8 ปีที่แล้ว +828

    I've watched this for years and can't find a better performance. I've decided it is the best video ever.

    • @Carlschwamberger1
      @Carlschwamberger1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They did nail it.

    • @7865kenny
      @7865kenny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      sam long it is my favorite as well

    • @Daisy-May-
      @Daisy-May- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Absolutely...played it at my wedding 15yrs ago and still come back to it everytime

    • @robertrichardson9953
      @robertrichardson9953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dr. John still performs

    • @Dethjingles995
      @Dethjingles995 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's my favorite video of this song...

  • @MichaelKelly-ts5ll
    @MichaelKelly-ts5ll หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Only two months ago did i stumble upon Etta James and i'm now 71 yrs. It's never too late to appreciate a genius. They just don't grow old. Namaste

    • @kathybernier9560
      @kathybernier9560 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We're have you ben this is the best

  • @beachdog67
    @beachdog67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    And now they're all gone.
    But how lucky were we to live on the same planet, at the same time?
    Music has sustained my life for seven decades, and I thank all three of these artists for feeding me.

    • @dayram6217
      @dayram6217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Let us think of those artists with the most gratitude and respect.

    • @beachdog67
      @beachdog67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dayram6217 indeed. My feelings exactly.

    • @starkheart4441
      @starkheart4441 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      beachdog67 Well said! My exact thoughts

    • @delvikingjr5739
      @delvikingjr5739 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well said , I feel the same way
      Great music from the 40' to the 90's . After that , hmmm , no comment .

    • @beachdog67
      @beachdog67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@delvikingjr5739 I have to respectfully disagree. I think remarkable music is still occurring, just that the hunt is more of a challenge than it was in my youth.
      But in many genres there are still gifted, passionate artists bringing us light.
      There is still new music that warms my heart, and nourishes my soul.
      Of course, there's a lot that does not also. Much of the latter is most readily accessible.
      I think some of that's the nature of the music business. And some (just for myself now) has to do with the fact I've aged out of the target demo for much of what's being done. It's not SUPPOSED to speak to me. Wouldn't be working right if it DIDN'T annoy grandpa.

  • @bobettejennett8085
    @bobettejennett8085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    Rest In Peace for Etta James, Dr. John and B.B. King

    • @katyhaymus1029
      @katyhaymus1029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ⚘🍃⚘🍃⚘

    • @maem9246
      @maem9246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@katyhaymus1029, beautiful emoji artwork !

    • @kennethwright3703
      @kennethwright3703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m eighty two years of age.There still a party going on.

    • @ahoneekesong9004
      @ahoneekesong9004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kennethwright3703 that's amazing sir . You are so blessed. I am only 19 and I wish to age like you have 🧡.

    • @kennethwright3703
      @kennethwright3703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ahoneekesong9004 You

  • @jakubiak25
    @jakubiak25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Just woke to the news... I hope you are both singing together again now in heaven. RIP Dr John. Xx

    • @neohomme
      @neohomme 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was shocked, to say the least...what a loss

    • @jakubiak25
      @jakubiak25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      did you not watch this video??? with BB King and Etta James, wherever these two are is heaven to me...

    • @chicofromph33nix64
      @chicofromph33nix64 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Big Bill O'Reilly c'mon dude.. you know what heaven is and where it's at. It's a man made fairy tale to keep ppl in check out of fear of going to hell.. get with the PROGRAM...

    • @lilgreeneyesp637
      @lilgreeneyesp637 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jakubiak25 ain't tha the truth

    • @lilgreeneyesp637
      @lilgreeneyesp637 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Big Bill O'Reilly what is hell.... ???...

  • @tomjohnson1204
    @tomjohnson1204 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wonder if young listeners grasp the depth of the beauty of this song and performance.

  • @raygaudet3183
    @raygaudet3183 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    The Matriarch of the Blues at her best….RIP…Gone but not forgotten…

  • @Powerplay4545
    @Powerplay4545 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I LOVE that the audience totally understands Etta's incredible, soul-tearing heart-cry of lament at 3:45

  • @RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea
    @RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea ปีที่แล้ว +27

    No one doing it quite like Miss Etta. Raw emotion and talent

  • @krearturadesign5397
    @krearturadesign5397 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I've watched it million times myself! Love this performance

  • @sallyspits
    @sallyspits 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My girlfriend introduced me to Etta last night by showing me this video.
    I am speechless. I have always been an Amy Winehouse fan but this blows it out of the water.

  • @BeerBreath702
    @BeerBreath702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ahhhhhhhhh. This is my 5372963648386274936264936294728863 time listening to this and I still get chills!!!!!!!

  • @lazaruslong3654
    @lazaruslong3654 10 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    You know what the definition of a nightmare is?
    It's having to go on stage following THAT!

    • @bamadeadhead
      @bamadeadhead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lazarus Long 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @spandalf
      @spandalf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Definitely!! She's incredible

    • @katyhaymus1029
      @katyhaymus1029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🎯

    • @sdfjgksgf
      @sdfjgksgf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If I'm not mistaken the next act was SRV and Buddy Guy.

    • @elizabethcarter135
      @elizabethcarter135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Listening to this I can feel the cracks in her heart.

  • @lukedavis1769
    @lukedavis1769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Pure, raw, unfiltered soul and oh so so smooth...
    What talent...

  • @atenauu1
    @atenauu1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    I have never seen such a perfect combination of voices - she is powerful yet subdued, he is meek yet leading her. Dr. John is carrying her from the middle of the song, supporting her, although we all know that such a force of the universe needs nothing but space to shine.
    I have listened to the clean, original recording, and it is wonderful in its perfection. But perhaps too perfect. This version, a bit raspy, a bit disorganised, is what blues is all about: suffering, inability to keep your soul together at times, and oh wonderful wonderful passion.
    This is something all serious musicians should aspire towards, regardless of the musical genre.
    Thank you Etta. You will never go away.

    • @KafilDin
      @KafilDin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yeah

    • @bender138
      @bender138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I don't know about you,but I could see the "smoke of a distant fire" when they were looking at and singing at each other.

    • @shannonfisher5829
      @shannonfisher5829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Well said. Here it is, may 2020, quarantine and tears are rolling. Being a musician on lockdown is brutal but I can listen to the greats, laugh, cry, sing along and for awhile I can forget the real world. Thank you

    • @eggedon6112
      @eggedon6112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Atena, well stated. No truer words. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @Xen-ov3nu
      @Xen-ov3nu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They'd have made a fantastic couple

  • @dougjack7912
    @dougjack7912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Shedding a quick tear for the legend that was Dr John. RIP Mac.

  • @ZaynaBunny
    @ZaynaBunny 8 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    That was incredible. I got chills and tears. They don't do it like this anymore!

    • @scottybhoy1988
      @scottybhoy1988 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Music died man. Nowadays all they like is utter shite!

    • @RM-gm7lu
      @RM-gm7lu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You can say that again my man

    • @ninijoy6345
      @ninijoy6345 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      no passion in todays music

    • @jimblowBANKS
      @jimblowBANKS 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      check out Paolo nutinis cover. unreal

    • @scottybhoy1988
      @scottybhoy1988 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seen it buddy:)

  • @raquelarteaga2308
    @raquelarteaga2308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Talk about making the song cry. Incredible, I am in my 30s in 2019, and I’m crying my eyes out. I can feel it in my soul - guess that’s why the call it soul music!

    • @eggedon6112
      @eggedon6112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awwwe! That's so nice, to feel, the music, right down in ya Soul! Happy trails.

    • @naddorothy2321
      @naddorothy2321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its hard to contain a tear with such a powerful song.

    • @evongilford392
      @evongilford392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im crying 2..😭😭

  • @calvinhobbes5686
    @calvinhobbes5686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    RIP, Doctor, from an old (70) NOLA fan, who remembers what good weed you had. Peace, night trippin’ gris gris man. Last of the best.

  • @janisminemaraclemine1583
    @janisminemaraclemine1583 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mt My sister died listen this song this morning😢😢❤❤❤😢😢

  • @JimmieLouClements-hc6ht
    @JimmieLouClements-hc6ht ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These two really knew how to pull the audience into the warm fuzzy feelings with their performance. ♥️♥️♥️

  • @HenningOKlejs
    @HenningOKlejs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Taped this show off of the TV in 1988 when I was 15. I watched it over and over, and this performance blew me away. Today my stepdaughter visited and mentioned Etta James, and I found this. Now I'm choking up because of the power and soul of this song ❤️. Music is a strong force

  • @tedjh
    @tedjh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    RIP Doc. Had to revisit this gem when I heard of your passing ♡

    • @mackgrout
      @mackgrout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tedjh me too

  • @jonathonappleseed8893
    @jonathonappleseed8893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If they are gone, then why do they make me so alive.

  • @robertbiondo
    @robertbiondo หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    She gives me chills ❤

  • @mannyhurtado2739
    @mannyhurtado2739 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow she will always have that amazing voice and especially all her songs long lives all her heart and soul ♥️

  • @inactive1435
    @inactive1435 10 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    This is just the perfect example of a duet. Two artists vibing and getting so into the material that they lose themselves in the performance

    • @steve7764
      @steve7764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely

    • @kermitthompson8058
      @kermitthompson8058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely a beautiful expression of losing yourself to a song and sharing it with another who feels the same vibe.

  • @carolyngordon746
    @carolyngordon746 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Absolutely stunning rendition, never tire of it , thank you!

  • @cas4554
    @cas4554 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely stunning❤️

  • @DannyStrickland-g9k
    @DannyStrickland-g9k หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This performance is the absolute personification of “GET A ROOM !” WOW…definitive version of this song !

  • @andrewbarone8605
    @andrewbarone8605 8 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I wish they made music like this today.

    • @timhill2849
      @timhill2849 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      andrew barone... they aint got a clue how to make music like this nowadays. No clue.

    • @melodysetliff3726
      @melodysetliff3726 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @viringiawilson3487
      @viringiawilson3487 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      🍷🍸🍓🍓🍓🍓🌹🎩

    • @Human36262
      @Human36262 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Two years later am still wishing the same

    • @viringiawilson3487
      @viringiawilson3487 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Human36262 🛀🌹🙌👭💋💘👢👠

  • @lukedavis1769
    @lukedavis1769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Raw, unfiltered... Yet smooth and sensual. God given talent. 🕊️💜🕊️

    • @lipsticklover34
      @lipsticklover34 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, all three blues music legends, yet gone but NEVER FOROTTEN!! RIP to Mr. King, Ms. Etta & Dr. John singing to God in the heavens!!😇❤💙💙🙏🕊🕊🕊🎵🎼🎶

  • @mule5150-js6nf
    @mule5150-js6nf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    noone betta than etta .....a natural voice ...and so much feeling....

  • @jeniC12
    @jeniC12 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gives me chills. She was pure talent. He killed it too.

  • @Galilean6
    @Galilean6 9 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I can't even imagine seeing this amazing woman perform live...right in front of my face. I just can't even fathom. I would cry, I would die. RIP Etta.

    • @itsthatwutangguy.9370
      @itsthatwutangguy.9370 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +WomanInRed you are are a good person.my friend.

    • @greens5283
      @greens5283 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +WomanInRed i drove 3 hrs. to see etta when she played at trump taj in atlantic city in 2009. her son played on drums. she was amazing. her ankles though were the size of grapefruits. sadly, they had to help her on and off the stage. she died about 3 years later. jeff beck on guitar and beth hart singing do a wonderful job of this song.

    • @rozenaxsax5133
      @rozenaxsax5133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I saw her twice in San Francisco in the mid 70's. She played there a lot at the Stud bar. Right up there in our faces. She was always awesome and had a fantastic band with a long-blonde-haired guitarist named Brian something who was really really great. Never did know his last name.

    • @jozseftoth619
      @jozseftoth619 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paulie h

    • @jozseftoth619
      @jozseftoth619 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paulie h

  • @Seren3ti
    @Seren3ti 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this so much it's one of my trusty go-to's. It never lets me down. Whatever is happening in life, it lights me right up, touches my soul, gets me laughing and cheering on these phenomenal singers, that have chemistry and talent for days...

  • @albertarichardson3218
    @albertarichardson3218 9 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    man this performance is amazing they dint do them like this anymore I love Etta and Dr John r so cute together RIP Etta

    • @vondahe
      @vondahe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alberta Richardson Amen to that. That’s because no one writes powerful love songs anymore, singers don’t sing with this strength anymore, and musicians cannot play like this, either. At best, some grinning mediocrities might attempt to copy these stars - and predictably fail.
      We will never again have stars like these because music today is about looks and image, not about your voice or ability to write music, let alone play instruments.

  • @alexoliva3190
    @alexoliva3190 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Probably THE best version of this song I’ve ever heard. Their voices were made for each other.

  • @scurvyyyyyyyyyy
    @scurvyyyyyyyyyy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watched this more times than i can count. My favourite video on TH-cam. Tears every time

  • @aapple3749
    @aapple3749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Two titans. We were so blessed to have them for as long as we did.

  • @TF58582
    @TF58582 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    We are truly blessed to have their influence in music today. Still rather hear these songs than anything present. Hard to find artists that make you feel the true emotion of their songs like they are capable of.

  • @spiritualstars
    @spiritualstars 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    First time I’ve seen this rendition and I’m standing applauding x

  • @hazelturner4017
    @hazelturner4017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg i luv you both of you. Awesome song sing it girl. Boy sing it. Hugs to both of you.

  • @bradsmith9411
    @bradsmith9411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dammit! I keep watching this. 35 years (?) later. I keep watching this.

  • @angelahutchinson9261
    @angelahutchinson9261 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I listen to this,over and over and over.I never get enough.Please don't walk away from me baby please don't go.I've been there.

  • @MichaelScarborough423
    @MichaelScarborough423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When Etta James gives you a headlock on stage, you go with it, lol.
    Fantastic performance.

  • @iainmason2762
    @iainmason2762 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This never gets old - absolutely brilliant

  • @sassysister8552
    @sassysister8552 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had no idea of the struggles from childhood on for this gifted icon 😢 that's where her pain and passion came from.

  • @hannrkelley
    @hannrkelley 9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Sheesh. Some moment. How can you have feelings like that and not fall apart on stage? Emotional experts.

  • @carolinewoodman7987
    @carolinewoodman7987 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She’s just that great!

  • @bdobro240
    @bdobro240 9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Big Momma kills it for the 35 lost souls truly amazing your lying to yourself if you can't catch a groove to this

    • @nikkichevyable
      @nikkichevyable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It isn't a matter of them lying to themselves as it is their brain can't comprehend

  • @buddylarsen6647
    @buddylarsen6647 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lord have mercy, that was beautiful

  • @bionikcruz223
    @bionikcruz223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song brings me tears all the time. Whos with me??

  • @minnaoksanen2819
    @minnaoksanen2819 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This B.B.King show was shown in Finland in the 80s when I was a little girl. My father, a huge blues/music fan recorded it on a VHS-cassette. And that is how I learned to love the blues.

  • @marycigarettes
    @marycigarettes 9 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    best thing ever ... what a performance ..oh my god.

  • @stratmanjoe
    @stratmanjoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This song is INCREDIBLE! You just can’t fake honesty. They were singing to each other. It just don’t get no better than this. Wonderful post, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It touches my soul and everything else. 🙏✌🏻🎙🎶🎵

  • @cowboyboots123
    @cowboyboots123 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My all time favorite musical moment!

  • @greghawkes9239
    @greghawkes9239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Was lucky to see her perform a few times. Her and Aretha best ever.

  • @jayaucoin6
    @jayaucoin6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Reunited in paradise. RIP Doc....

  • @kimberlyrachalgreen
    @kimberlyrachalgreen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wow! Etta is a one-of-a kind treasure, and this just reinforces that fact! Did you see how Dr. John had to prepare himself for that performance - he knew what he was getting himself into! Rest in Heaven Miss Etta. You've earned it...

  • @edcotter5163
    @edcotter5163 8 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Watch her face at the 5:11 mark. She knew hit everything right! It's my favorite live performance by any artist ever. So much emotion expressed its beyond words. Someone hurt her emotionally and this song was her way to grieve it. Stunningly powerful and eternal! Thank you Etta! Rest in Peace!

    • @joanwright2829
      @joanwright2829 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ed Cotter

    • @markdelnegro1555
      @markdelnegro1555 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ed Cotter iiii

    • @tommyscott2515
      @tommyscott2515 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ed Cots nsn

    • @angelahutchinson9261
      @angelahutchinson9261 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well put

    • @peterklein3354
      @peterklein3354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess she was confident before. It struck me at 4:49 that she knew they both struck it for ages. Afterwards it was running for the home-run. I agree - marvelous performance

  • @AnnetteTaborn
    @AnnetteTaborn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This must have been the most amazing thing between them!

  • @lybardhoppe6961
    @lybardhoppe6961 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Lots of truly great players and singers have covered this song - but no one can touch this version by Etta James with Dr John.

    • @rohanroll
      @rohanroll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This version and THIS PARTICULAR RENDITION. It's bone chilling, it's raw emotion, it's masterful singing and acting... I swear to God I've seen and listened to this one dozens of times and it gets me every single time. I've even played along to it and usually find myself hands down, stuck in awe, unable to play any note. That's how powerful it gets!!

  • @samcampbell3619
    @samcampbell3619 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This got to my core, amazing x

  • @alyxcoward3734
    @alyxcoward3734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I come back to this video all the time - and no matter how many times I watch it, I still get goosebumps.

  • @rockindubya557
    @rockindubya557 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I been doing this a loooooong time. THIS is the greatest collaboration, EVER! Change my damn mind!

  • @kimberlyrachalgreen
    @kimberlyrachalgreen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing! RIP Etta. You were the cream of the crop.

  • @shelaakaumi
    @shelaakaumi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Miz Etta James Dr. John B.B. King. Together. I just got goose bumps whe Dr. John came out, walking toward Etta and they began to sing. It got to me so good, tears started falling. Whew! I agree. An experience!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @MrMobo41
    @MrMobo41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    First the chills, then the chills keep rollin, then when Doc steps up, them ol' chills turned to goose flesh, and when the two moan out together, I tell you the truth, this old man shed tears of joy for the song, and tears of regret that they are gone. RIP you two.

  • @jamesfrancois1727
    @jamesfrancois1727 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Danm Jesus. That's live. Ouff. GOAT 🐐

  • @kendrasspongeasmr210
    @kendrasspongeasmr210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Listenin after the bad news. Fly high and keep singin Dr John!

  • @casiopiasmithday
    @casiopiasmithday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Threw my shoe across the room!!! Yaaaaasss

  • @TSALAGI1839
    @TSALAGI1839 10 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Ladies and Gentlemen, you just saw lighting caught in a bottle!!!!!!!!!!

  • @AlejandraCorrea-yz9dl
    @AlejandraCorrea-yz9dl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful performance.

  • @5490985
    @5490985 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such a legend giving me chills and tears I tell you!

  • @felyjohnson1571
    @felyjohnson1571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know about you, but me in August of 2023 it's still on my play list and at 61 years young, probably will be on the list till the end of this ride!

  • @Daisy-May-
    @Daisy-May- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "I guess I was a little delirious...I guess I lost my mind." So glad I got my children to know these tunes. Real lyrics real music.

    • @dxjiendxja
      @dxjiendxja 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah...a gift you gave them!

    • @Daisy-May-
      @Daisy-May- 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope so...they're only young now but after I'm gone...when they hear it hopefully they'll remember that this was one of mum's favourites

    • @melodysetliff3726
      @melodysetliff3726 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

  • @markfreitag1951
    @markfreitag1951 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have no words. Just so much heart and soul. Love, love, love.

  • @shirleystevenson9869
    @shirleystevenson9869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I believe all the good music is in HEAVEN !

  • @AustinTeutsch-ow9sy
    @AustinTeutsch-ow9sy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THIS is so fine, it will never get any better, so don't go looking for it, it's right in front of you. RIP Etta and the Dr.

  • @luigidimarco629
    @luigidimarco629 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Out of all the performance through the years that Etta,and Dr Jon gave the one in 1987 was a monumental performance a genuine classic. AWSOME! !!!

  • @johnosborne2989
    @johnosborne2989 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just amazing, what a soulful voice and Dr John. ❤❤❤❤

  • @rickrikkardo8346
    @rickrikkardo8346 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Please Don't Walk Away From Me Baby...Please Don't Walk Away From Me Baby...I'D Rather Be Blind!!! What An Amazing Performance!!! And Thats How U Do IT!!!!!

  • @hatefullll
    @hatefullll 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is one of the top 10 best live performances ever done by a duo! If not TOP 5....!!!

  • @landodez7068
    @landodez7068 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    three legends on one stage
    one of the greatest moments in music. it doesn't get any better than this.
    get chills when she hits that note 👍👏👏👏👏

    • @ksullivan728
      @ksullivan728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still have this on VHS. Wonderful show. Talk about legends, other performers on that show were Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Paul Butterfield, Chaka Khan, and others. Stevie Ray, Albert King & BB played The Sky Is Crying together; Stevie Ray died a year later. They're all gone now; I cry when I watch this.

  • @lynnkuehn2164
    @lynnkuehn2164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss you b.b. king and Etta James . I'm sorry that I missed your show in sanfranico. At the time my brother got tickets for me a ticket to fly to see your show . My boss said no. If I did go to your show and fly out to California my boss told me don't come back ,

  • @jukejointlivebandliveband
    @jukejointlivebandliveband 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recorded this on VHS. Played it until the tape broke. What a band. What a performance. I have not seen better in 35 years

  • @nr7861
    @nr7861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so high, but I have decided that I should live my life by the feelings I get from this video

  • @sjd5750
    @sjd5750 11 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Unbelievable!...How in the HELL can there be 14 dislikes for this?!!...You' ve got to be kidding!....I love the look on Dr. John's face when she's singing into his chest....He's on cloud nine....The power of this performance is incredible!...Wow!

    • @MissJessiePie
      @MissJessiePie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. And now it's 15. I feel like Dr John starts to almost faff his words cos she out-improvises him, it just adds to the brilliance of it all. I mean she's like a big scary exotic bird about to eat him. I don't blame him. Ha!

    • @sjd5750
      @sjd5750 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree...She does seem to lead the good Dr. around on a leash a little here, but like you said; who could blame him?..As talented as he is I believe he has ventured on to her playground here...She's gracious enough to go easy on him though...:)...Still, just a wonderful performance all the way around.

    • @djandersonny
      @djandersonny 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is it. I’ve been living on a steady diet of “I’d Rather Go Blind” for a couple of days, and this is maybe the most nourishing of Etta’s performances. Pure essence of the blues - heartbreak, joy, foxy humor, power, tenderness. Jesus! Straight from the depths of her soul, Etta gives us such gifts. Nothing held back. Oh, and the sly interplay with our good Doctor. Heaven!

    • @MissJessiePie
      @MissJessiePie 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Damico well said, ha, the EJ playground, like it.

    • @angelahutchinson9261
      @angelahutchinson9261 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      EXACTLYhas to be a hater

  • @suesmith2289
    @suesmith2289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes my heart break. Never heard a song that is so raw and painfull.