I'd Rather Go Blind

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I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James

About I'd Rather Go Blind

I'd Rather Go Blind stands as one of the most emotionally charged blues and soul songs of the 20th century, first recorded by Etta James in 1967. Originally released as the B-side to Tell Mama, this powerful ballad emerged during a pivotal era in American music when blues and soul were evolving into new forms of expression. The song's raw emotional depth and James' haunting vocal delivery would influence generations of artists across multiple genres. .

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About this song

Credited to: Etta James
Album: Lunch · Track 3 of 20
Released: August 23, 2019
Duration: 2:36
Ranking: #2 most played Etta James track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 967,432 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Lunch

Walk On By - Remastered 1991 Album Version by Isaac Hayes ,
It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World - Single Version / Mono by James Brown ,
I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James ,
Magnolia by J.J. Cale ,
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye ,
Strawberry Letter 23 by The Brothers Johnson ,
Sexy Eyes - Single Version by Dr. Hook ,
Do It Again by Steely Dan ,
My Girl - "16 Big Hits" Version by The Temptations ,
After The Storm by Kali Uchis , Tyler, The Creator , Bootsy Collins ,
Don't Know Why by Norah Jones ,
Sunny by Bobby Hebb ,
Two Lovers by Mary Wells ,
Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson ,
Searching by Roy Ayers , Roy Ayers Ubiquity ,
My Queen Is Harriet Tubman by Sons Of Kemet ,
The Look Of Love - Remastered 1991 Album Version by Isaac Hayes ,
Make It Good To Yourself - From "Black Caesar" Soundtrack by James Brown , The J.B.'s ,
Stormy Weather by Etta James ,
After Midnight by J.J. Cale ,