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

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  • @hondacivic.japanese8265
    @hondacivic.japanese8265 8 місяців тому +26

    2024?????? Rest in peace Etta James she has a beautiful voice 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TinaSmith-nh9ni
      @TinaSmith-nh9ni 15 днів тому

      Yes she does have a beautiful voice , she's in Heaven with my Mom singing with the Angels I'll meet y'all at the crossroads 🙏

  • @inscrutable22
    @inscrutable22 10 місяців тому +112

    It is 2024 and i still love to hear Etta.❤

  • @lizthequeen1709
    @lizthequeen1709 4 роки тому +517

    I been loving her since I was 15 I now am 75 and still makes me cry when she sings. I have all her music and all first records I bought when I was 15.

    • @haley3493
      @haley3493 3 роки тому +32

      For some reason your comment really touched me, I’m 14 sitting here loving her music now. All her music is really is touching and I love how I can understand her feelings. God bless you!

    • @zorro-xk9gh
      @zorro-xk9gh 3 роки тому +16

      respect .

    • @josmotherman591
      @josmotherman591 2 роки тому +13

      Me too, Miss Liz. I saw her do this. This is the last time I saw her in top form. We are all getting old..

    • @nicolamolinari997
      @nicolamolinari997 2 роки тому

      @@haley3493 a

    • @katruffin9589
      @katruffin9589 2 роки тому +7

      I’m 55 and I have all of Etta James music also. I absolutely love her! She is one of very few music artists that can still move my soul to tears when I hear her sing. Simply Beautiful….. Music 🎶🎵

  • @essiejames9492
    @essiejames9492 12 днів тому +9

    December 2024 nothing like Miss Etta James telling it like it ti is at 72 still listening 🎶 ❤❤

  • @leonhargreaves4424
    @leonhargreaves4424 5 років тому +376

    Etta James is among the greatest female vocalists of all time. The power and passion of her voice is unbelievable. She and Dr John are like strawberries and cream. May their souls R.I.P.

    • @basbas3524
      @basbas3524 3 роки тому +6

      MY favorites! Love them!

    • @lynnwhite499
      @lynnwhite499 Рік тому +2

      I to love Etta and Dr.John there voices together were always something to listen to the grit would touch anyone soul I just hated when she passed it really hit me hard I love all her songs and listen to them all the time certain ones help me with things that maybe going on at the moment
      going on with me at the present

    • @amandapayton5214
      @amandapayton5214 Рік тому +2

      VERY WELL SAID! You KNOW when you hear it, that it's Miss Etta SANGIN' HER MAGNIFICENT HEART OUT!!! She makes your soul shake and awakens the spirit!

    • @millimeter1030
      @millimeter1030 Рік тому

      Eritrean 🇪🇷 singer Salem sing the same song but she used African music i wish you will listen the music bro. It makes you cry😭

    • @jimmygo06
      @jimmygo06 Рік тому

      They were great together. A little something, something going on there..

  • @evertonhope4444
    @evertonhope4444 Рік тому +45

    My God this is beautiful they don't make this kind of music anymore dalm this brings tears to my eyes

  • @davidriggs1470
    @davidriggs1470 Рік тому +82

    Etta must lay claim to be one of the greatest vocalists who ever lived.Magnificent.

  • @shalomyisrael6931
    @shalomyisrael6931 Рік тому +27

    I'm a 6ft bearded 215 lbs man & I declare that this song has me feeling very emotional.

  • @ednawilson2947
    @ednawilson2947 Рік тому +19

    This raw pure soul!!!May they rest in eternal peace! I’m 71 and still enjoy this is real music!!

    • @lolavirgo2018
      @lolavirgo2018 Рік тому +2

      That crap they play on the radio they need to throw it away in the trash this is real music.

  • @MaryAnderson-x9j
    @MaryAnderson-x9j 12 годин тому

    Dec of 2024. 87 year old lady here still being moved to tears by this woman’s voice. The music of today cannot match the music our generstion of musicians made

  • @alucardrxr
    @alucardrxr 2 роки тому +91

    Tengo 27 años y no entiendo como a mis amigos no les guste este genero de musica, a mi me llega al alma, lo que transmite esta mujer es increible, cada palabra que sale de su boca la siente con todo su ser....una locura que ya no haya musica asi con este tipo de artistas. Creo que naci en un tiempo equivocado.

    • @FlorenciaG0915
      @FlorenciaG0915 2 роки тому +3

      Ahora ya casi nadie hace CANCIONES que te lleguen al corazón y muy pocos cantantes cantan sin PASIÓN, hoy en día es todo marketing , canciones con letras obscenas y pegadizas.
      Y los ARTISTAS de VERDAD los que CANTAN CON PASIÓN Y TE HACEN TEMPLAR EL CORAZÓN están infravalorados.

    • @MKalee
      @MKalee 2 роки тому +8

      Sweetie, She will always be with us. You have an appreciation for one of the most beautiful voices ever. One of the positive sides of today's technology is keeping this music alive and available to us.

    • @bairon3621
      @bairon3621 2 роки тому +1

      Solo bueno esa música de lo mejor

    • @Kylie-u2i
      @Kylie-u2i Рік тому +2

      No todos le gusta cantantes de verdad y musica de buena calidad, la mayoria le gusta la musica desechable ,ya en la actualidad ya en decadencia

    • @Kylie-u2i
      @Kylie-u2i Рік тому

      @@FlorenciaG0915 la musica actual esta en decadencia, es mas seudomusica pero hay que buscar musica alternativa ni queda otra, pero mejor escuchar musica antigua esa vale la pena

  • @ldognz
    @ldognz 3 роки тому +35

    Aint nobody but this lady expresses the blues like this

  • @maxinejennings7020
    @maxinejennings7020 Рік тому +10

    It is 2023, and I still love her as much as I did back in the day. I'm 65 and this is real music 🎶. They don't make music like this anymore. Such a shame.

  • @roselemay4416
    @roselemay4416 2 роки тому +24

    At 84, I've heard all kinds of music...She's the absolute bomb!!

  • @Ethericrose
    @Ethericrose 4 роки тому +46

    This really reaches deep. Makes me cry.

    • @stanleysykes8064
      @stanleysykes8064 3 роки тому +3

      All the young women singing today, could REALLY TAKE LESSONS FROM Ms ETTA JAMES, her SOUND IS LIKE NO OTHER & THAT'S THE WHOLE TRUTH NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.. Can I get a AMEN to this NUBIAN QUEEN rest in peace MS. ETTA James. Your VOICE is TURELY MISSED YES IT IS GREAT LAWD,!!!!

    • @evongilford392
      @evongilford392 3 роки тому +1

      😭😭

  • @southernmarsh4234
    @southernmarsh4234 Рік тому +15

    Keep coming back to this. Stunning. Chills every time.

  • @lupitagonzalez7949
    @lupitagonzalez7949 2 роки тому +108

    The chemistry, the emotion, the grit!! So raw!! These two have undeniable history!! Amazing performance! 🔥🔥

  • @salliepine1210
    @salliepine1210 8 місяців тому +1

    I have always loved this. When I saw/heard Beth Hart and Jeff Beck do this to honor Buddy at the Kennedy Awards it completely kicked my ass. Thanks and love to all.

  • @delleschampion1091
    @delleschampion1091 Рік тому +22

    Etta James AMAZING! Where are musicians like this now 😇

  • @a.h.5296
    @a.h.5296 3 роки тому +98

    One of the things I love about Etta is she’s such a story teller when she sings it’s an experience and a journey
    Let a long her vocals and stage presence

    • @ericsmith1786
      @ericsmith1786 Рік тому

      I love this song so entertaining Etta is one of my favorite nice lyrics. How are you A. H. ?

  • @miggy3900
    @miggy3900 Рік тому +52

    The passion in her voice is absolutely jaw dropping

  • @maryabbatiello3087
    @maryabbatiello3087 3 роки тому +37

    I'm so happy to be in the same universe as the great Etta James.....the epitome of soul.

    • @ericsmith1786
      @ericsmith1786 Рік тому

      Etta James did a lot excellent songs I love this song so entertaining. How are you Mary ?

  • @alicef4885
    @alicef4885 5 років тому +102

    Man when Ms James sings it gets deep down in your soul.you are truly miss rest in peace Ms Etta James...

  • @garyxie2327
    @garyxie2327 4 роки тому +29

    Etta devoted her whole life and soul to sing out the most sincere emotion. Never expect this happen twice in my life.

  • @ddsmiles6382
    @ddsmiles6382 Рік тому +27

    They both live on forever! Sing that song on heaven’s gate’s.

  • @thescapedsoul
    @thescapedsoul 5 років тому +113

    I'm melting each time I hear her voice❤

  • @LuAnnHeston
    @LuAnnHeston 10 місяців тому +3

    We went to a couple of the Benson & Hedges Blues Fest back in the 80's. I was blessed to have seen Etta a couple of times, & one of them was with Dr John doing this. AMAZING, & she'd get all crazy & turn , shake that ass, & she was just freaking stunning w her voice. RIP Etta, & thank u for all u shared w us!!

  • @rosesulla2616
    @rosesulla2616 3 роки тому +36

    Miss Etta James can put it down where your whole body responds to her passionate voice. And dr. John brings out her loving voice!!! Two great people! Thank you 4-4-21. Easter blessings.

  • @annamaccow7763
    @annamaccow7763 Рік тому +26

    Words cannot express how much I love and respect, Ms. James. I love every song she's ever recorded. I am a die hard fan of hers since ninth (9th) grade and forever will I remain!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️I love her so very much!♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰🎵🎤🎵

  • @FerrisLedbetter
    @FerrisLedbetter 2 роки тому +10

    Greatest voice of all time. No one else comes close. Effortless ability. Smooth to Guttural. High to Low. Fast to Slow. Loud to Hushed. Raspy to Mellow. She convinces me that she’s singing to only me like no other singer ever has. She only had to open her mouth and the restless angel inside her did the rest.Thank you Etta for sharing yourself with the world! Nothing brings a smile to my face like Etta James.

  • @ruthanneheim2221
    @ruthanneheim2221 2 роки тому +4

    I'm 61 and I love Etta James to the heart I love Etta James to a heart her music it just moves you

  • @angiecamacho7220
    @angiecamacho7220 4 роки тому +29

    This is my favorite video of how she sings it!! They sing perfectly together😍😍😍

  • @slohmann4409
    @slohmann4409 4 роки тому +41

    Such amazing voices & emotions while singing this awesome song.....it sends chills

  • @ronaldchase2137
    @ronaldchase2137 4 роки тому +20

    Damn. Real Music!!!Bring it back

  • @Queencreole504
    @Queencreole504 Місяць тому +2

    I miss Dr. John I can’t believe they are all gone now.

  • @johnputt6029
    @johnputt6029 8 місяців тому +3

    Three great musicians, Doctor, BB and the great Etta. Seen them all many times!

  • @richardeells3655
    @richardeells3655 2 роки тому +36

    I don't know if these two legends ever sang this together before, but it certainly looks like they're improvising the duet section. And if so, it's gotta be one of the best improvised live vocal duets I've ever seen or heard. True music pros!

    • @qcc5
      @qcc5 2 роки тому +3

      AMEN!!

    • @mojkab
      @mojkab Рік тому +1

  • @marystout1852
    @marystout1852 Рік тому +1

    this version of this song with Dr john tears me apart emotionally. I'm sitting here crying like a baby listening to the raw emotion in her voice.

  • @robynracioppa8987
    @robynracioppa8987 Рік тому +5

    WOW! Totally blew me away, stunning talent!

  • @edd6622
    @edd6622 Рік тому +1

    I'm 38 years old this year wish I could teach my kids this but today they wanna listen to boom boom bamm bamm switch

  • @uwsgrrrl9981
    @uwsgrrrl9981 2 місяці тому +1

    Dr. John on keyboards. I saw him at The Beacon Theatre in NYC, sometime early 70’s when he was Dr. John the Night Tripper. I was transported to another world. I’ve been a huge fan since. R.I.P.

  • @jrobwhydidyoutubechangemyname
    @jrobwhydidyoutubechangemyname 3 місяці тому +2

    One of the luckiest audiences to ever sit in seats!

  • @impoallen4060
    @impoallen4060 11 місяців тому +2

    This woman is a maestro of song. With the skill, dimension, interpretation, performance, and exquisite professionalism both live and in the studio, she has complete control of her voice. Allowing her to command your total undivided attention. You have a national treasure in this woman, of whom you're lucky to have, and for the rest of us, an international treasure. Thank you, maestro, thank you.

  • @moonmoonstarr68
    @moonmoonstarr68 2 роки тому +6

    Wow wow wow .I am crying, her voice and humble performance, beautiful Ms James Absolutely no doubt the big man above would have your stage ready for eternity

  • @BrotherOrwell
    @BrotherOrwell 8 місяців тому +1

    Probably one of the best live performances. What a lineup of all-time talent, soul, and hard work. People muse about changing the future dramatically with time travel, me? You'd find me in the 3rd row, 3 beers in and never wanting to leave. Love you Etta!

  • @lucee7661
    @lucee7661 2 місяці тому +1

    Etta James ur voice is so deep of feeling like no other you move a maintain and tremble with ur voice that’s what you do 😢 u left to soon no one is left every one is gone no more fabulous feelings and deep soul music rest in peace God keep u safe in heaven we’re u belong love u so much ❤❤

  • @Master_SamonVR
    @Master_SamonVR 9 місяців тому +2

    This is beautiful, so
    powerful, gets you in the feels

  • @whyyouasking9744
    @whyyouasking9744 2 роки тому +38

    Warning: Do not drink bourbon and listen to Etta, your heart might not take it

  • @CC-nl1bo
    @CC-nl1bo Рік тому +6

    Sing Etta Sing. You blew this song out of the water.👏🕊️

  • @benhays6766
    @benhays6766 4 роки тому +9

    there are few things in life I like better than this music, and if I'm honest I don't really know what they are yet. Thank you World for this! Thank you

  • @TEWMUCH
    @TEWMUCH 2 роки тому +2

    Aaaw that was awesome! Not just tears but My nose is running!! Perfect display of human problems..❤️

  • @jag2039
    @jag2039 6 місяців тому +3

    The greatest Video Ever ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jonisler3267
    @jonisler3267 10 місяців тому +1

    Adele said in an interview that when she was coming up she heard an Etta James album and it totally changed her style of singing and writing. There was something in Etta James voice that showed her just what was possible for her to do and BOY! did it work!!!

  • @jancyking582
    @jancyking582 2 роки тому +2

    Nothing compares with Ms. Etta today.. You were simply the best. You “spoke” for all women

  • @laurawest3459
    @laurawest3459 5 місяців тому

    She left me speechless. Pure brilliance? God, I wish I could sing like that :-0

  • @mollyh3524
    @mollyh3524 8 місяців тому

    I have an empty spot in my heart because I always dreamed of hearing her and Otis live, and I never got that chance. I feel like I am not complete. Every time I here it brings sadness to my heart. I would have given anything just to see her. She is just the greatest. Listening in 2024 until death.

  • @g.b.thornton281
    @g.b.thornton281 Рік тому +3

    Amazing… simply amazing

  • @janferreiro-montes1698
    @janferreiro-montes1698 3 роки тому +12

    i love you etta james from the bottom of my heart.

    • @ericsmith1786
      @ericsmith1786 Рік тому

      This is when music was music nice lyrics so entertaining with her unique voice. How are you Jan ?

  • @eugenialisboa4615
    @eugenialisboa4615 2 роки тому +10

    Essa voz tem alma., Nem todo o artista tem. Por isso,uns destacam- se mais que outros. Deus no comando.

  • @lisaweaver986
    @lisaweaver986 4 роки тому +13

    What a great lady . God Bless Her! ♥ As I know she is in Heavens gates. Dont ya know she gave and inspired as Gods will Himself. Ms Etta my darlings!

  • @joanngorham-richardson2555
    @joanngorham-richardson2555 5 місяців тому +3

    2024 and I'm still listening to Etta James, 🎶🎵🎤💯💜👑🔥

  • @brummbaer50
    @brummbaer50 2 роки тому +6

    SHE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICES ! ... In the years on University when Soul was coming up under us young guys, I found Etta. Then Ike&Tina Turner came with Ettas song "All I Could Do Was Cry" in the beginning 60th came out, I lost my heart to this music... now I'm 72 .... and still love it

  • @nicksatie8072
    @nicksatie8072 Рік тому +1

    I cant take it! Doctor John actually hugged Etta James while singing this song :O

  • @anthonyhutchinson1934
    @anthonyhutchinson1934 2 місяці тому +3

    2024 and still can't get enough love it

  • @1casupe
    @1casupe 9 місяців тому +2

    wow, what a powerful rendition of her gut wrenching song!...

  • @DixxoBig
    @DixxoBig 10 місяців тому +1

    That was beautiful! I actually cried watching that.❤

  • @coravisser3846
    @coravisser3846 3 роки тому +6

    This one is the best ever together.I love it.Two great legendes they were amazing good.Real pure honest Blues.,

  • @NC-iz4zo
    @NC-iz4zo 3 роки тому +17

    how amazing is Etta !!!!

  • @milesofentertainment
    @milesofentertainment Рік тому +1

    WOW, Simply WOW! What else can you say?

  • @joborgesjunior374
    @joborgesjunior374 11 місяців тому +2

    Sou brasileiro e amo essas músicas.
    Que voz maravilhosa ❤

  • @jacobervin8427
    @jacobervin8427 Рік тому

    That was wonderful the way you sang that I mean wonderful

  • @zinasands7779
    @zinasands7779 2 роки тому +4

    Never, ever, ger tired of hearing this song!! SING Etta

  • @hamadibahri3366
    @hamadibahri3366 Рік тому +2

    IMO This is the best recording of the song.

  • @bridgethall1065
    @bridgethall1065 Рік тому +3

    Omg BB King, Etta James and Dr. John on the same song! Awesome 😎👍

  • @petermafabi7148
    @petermafabi7148 4 роки тому +3

    For the last 3years My playlist can’t miss Etta James

  • @beategehrhus
    @beategehrhus 3 місяці тому +1

    I allways cry,it is amazing❤

  • @ellenpearljackson5219
    @ellenpearljackson5219 Рік тому +3

    She could sing a song like she did because she lived them She showed her pain and she showed you her love She was a Queen yesterday and she's a Queen today and she'll be a Queen forever Miss Etta James rest in peace my beautiful Queen And sing with the angels of God

  • @candygreen1831
    @candygreen1831 2 роки тому +5

    I feel this through my phone.Great music

  • @b93nk
    @b93nk 11 місяців тому

    Very nice closing statement "How can everybody ever leave, i won't leave, you can kick me if you want"... 😅😂

  • @dorothykuveke1217
    @dorothykuveke1217 9 місяців тому

    I had that happened to me once, the way she sings it. It's still doesn't even come close 💔 to how real heartbreak feels, When you staring at it ,,,right in front of your face😢

  • @paulwheeler5594
    @paulwheeler5594 10 місяців тому +1

    Talent is off the charts

  • @lucee7661
    @lucee7661 2 місяці тому

    Adore this song what a fantastic piece of art so much love and support in ur heart u have left me with such love trembling with emoción 😮

  • @claytoncamargo2152
    @claytoncamargo2152 4 місяці тому +1

    Show de mais pena que as boas músicas e artistas estão acabando ...

  • @traceylmayo8414
    @traceylmayo8414 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant australia saw 75s live performance n it caught me but i sooo happy to see her better than ever n clean too ...applause to alwgend

  • @DeepDio
    @DeepDio Рік тому +1

    Esto si que es música. Etta, de las mejores cantantes del planeta. Virtuosa vocal, con mucho talento y capacidad de transmitir. Aquí con Dr J y BB King, espectacular. Y es que, además, esta canción es de las mejores canciones de la historia del rock, blues, soul, .....

  • @agnesbogus921
    @agnesbogus921 4 роки тому +34

    The moment you realize, today‘s singers ain‘t shit 😭

  • @peteoknetis4784
    @peteoknetis4784 Рік тому

    Thank you, dear woman! I regret that I found out about you too late! Love...

  • @KatherineJasper
    @KatherineJasper 6 місяців тому +1

    I just love love to hear the soul truth and the understanding. And yes I've been there and I love it. I want to continue to hear it. Makes you understand where you been and where you going

  • @HossBonaventure-CEO
    @HossBonaventure-CEO Рік тому +1

    Just amazing

  • @danielpoursac6931
    @danielpoursac6931 2 роки тому

    Voilà une très grande Dame du Jazz du Blues une Diva parmi les Divas respect à cette très Grande Dame qui nous a éclaboussé de son Talent pendant des Décennies tout au long de son Immense Carrière même quelques temps avant sa mort nous a sorti un album mémorable chapeau l'artiste une très grande Diva merci de ton talent magique et magnifique 🌹❤️

  • @effiemcfarland6735
    @effiemcfarland6735 Рік тому +3

    She The Best This Will Always Be Her Song

  • @michaelj1537
    @michaelj1537 Рік тому

    I am sitting at my computer STUCK and DUN after this performance!!!!

  • @kettymartire7660
    @kettymartire7660 3 роки тому +2

    Due cantanti che non avrebbero mai dovuto morire le loro voci semplicemente stupende riposino in pace❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

  • @andree.b4723
    @andree.b4723 6 місяців тому +1

    Always amazed by all of her emotions in her voice, so f deep .

  • @Nilcees
    @Nilcees 9 місяців тому +1

    Amo as suas expressões.
    👑❤🎶

  • @Bluesful1
    @Bluesful1 5 років тому +41

    This can be called blues!

  • @dr.annadderley3823
    @dr.annadderley3823 8 місяців тому

    AT LAST…….does it for me…….every time! Sang it to several folks, and meant it every time! 😂😂😂😂😂 I

  • @darlacooper1136
    @darlacooper1136 2 роки тому

    Ms Etta James You Are Such A Great Singer and You Have A Beautiful Voice That Will Always Sound Sensational In Any Generation. Love Your Music Now and Always

  • @ginaj62
    @ginaj62 Рік тому +2

    Love love love these two ❣️❣️

  • @qcc5
    @qcc5 2 роки тому +1

    That brought tears to my eyes. So perfect!