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: old jazzy romantic calm · Track 3 of 51
Released: November 24, 2025
Duration: 2:36
Ranking: #2 most played Etta James track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 938,292 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: old jazzy romantic calm

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I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James ,
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Solitude by Billie Holiday ,
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It Never Entered My Mind by Julie London ,
Misty by Lesley Gore ,
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Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Dean Martin ,
My Romance by Gene Ammons ,
You Go To My Head by Billie Holiday ,
Manhattan by Blossom Dearie ,
The Very Thought Of You by Frank Sinatra ,
Return To Me by Dean Martin ,
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Didn't Know About You by Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra ,
I'm In The Mood For Love by Julie London ,
Lilacs In The Rain by Junior Mance ,
Stormy Weather by Billie Holiday ,
I've Got A Crush On You by Ella Fitzgerald ,
Journey Into Melody - 2007 Digital Remaster/Rudy Van Gelder Edition by Stanley Turrentine ,
I Know Why (And So Do You) by Red Garland , Paul Chambers , Art Taylor ,
Born To Be Blue by Tommy Flanagan Trio ,
Dream A Little Dream by Dean Martin ,
Strangers In The Night - 2008 Remastered by Frank Sinatra ,
Time After Time by Margaret Whiting ,
Sway (Quien Sera) by Dean Martin ,
These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) by Ella Fitzgerald , Louis Armstrong ,
Les feuilles mortes by Yves Montand ,
You Go To My Head by Art Pepper ,
You Are So Beautiful by Charles Lloyd & The Marvels , Norah Jones ,
So Tired by Kay Starr ,
I Hear A Rhapsody by Bill Evans , Jim Hall ,
The Nearness Of You by Bill Charlap ,
It's So Peaceful In The Country by Mildred Bailey ,
Sous Le Ciel De Paris by Jacky Terrasson ,
Isn't This A Lovely Day by Fred Astaire ,
Till There Was You by Gene Ammons ,
'Tis Autumn by Red Garland Trio ,
When Your Lover Has Gone by Ben Webster , Oscar Peterson ,
You Always Hurt The One You Love by The Mills Brothers ,
Can't Help Lovin' That Man by Julie London ,
Dream Gypsy by Bill Evans , Jim Hall ,
These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) by Billie Holiday ,
Happiness Is by Vince Guaraldi Trio ,
Che vuole questa musica stasera - From ''Profumo di donna'' / Remastered 2022 by Armando Trovajoli , Peppino Gagliardi ,
Witchcraft by Frank Sinatra ,
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) by Ella Fitzgerald ,
Dat Dere by Bobby Timmons ,
How Long Has This Been Going On? by Audrey Hepburn ,