Etta was the real deal. Only a woman who has experienced what she's singing about can render a song the way she does. Them for real Blues!
@sheilameyers1522 жыл бұрын
That sound always stirred something in me! “Id rather be blind” than not listen!
@mvonbrauch Жыл бұрын
I saw her every chance I got, she was a very class act.
@JerisEve2 жыл бұрын
Nobody sang like Etta James, though many have tried. I have the utmost admiration for this lady. I can't believe she sang about half the song without using the mic.
@susannalley53762 жыл бұрын
Maybe, Janis. But you are right. Extraordinary soul
@merkjanoosterhoff15902 жыл бұрын
@@susannalley5376 Janis took Etta as her roll model. This she once told Etta. Janis was a huge fan!
@johanbruinsma82434 ай бұрын
someone who does come close is Beth Hart, you might want to see her performing this song with Joe bonamassa , it is also amazing.
@JerisEve4 ай бұрын
@@johanbruinsma8243 Thanks for the tip.
@juneharry48572 жыл бұрын
She was definitely one of a kind. That voice just grabbed your soul.
@stuttgart9000 Жыл бұрын
I agree, she pulls you in
@barbaralockway58832 жыл бұрын
Despite being born to a mother at just 14, never knowing her father and plagued with an ongoing drug problem, she left an indelible mark on the music industry with her great vocals.
@sharonspencer2796 Жыл бұрын
The rumor is that Minnesota Fats was her father.
@barbaralockway5883 Жыл бұрын
@@sharonspencer2796 I truly believe Janis Joplin fashioned her style after Etta. I saw Janis in 1969 in Minneapolis MN. It was electric.
@sharonspencer2796 Жыл бұрын
@Barbara Lockway Janis Joplin was awesome. But, I think she was inspired by Bessie Smith and MA Rainy. She purchased a headstone when she found out that Bessie Smith grave did not have a one.
@barbaralockway5883 Жыл бұрын
@@indiglo1971 you're correct, done!
@indiglo1971 Жыл бұрын
@@barbaralockway5883 I'll take my comment down...
@marywilson14422 жыл бұрын
A true blues performance right there complete with all the emotion of the artist. Gives you a little feeling along with the song.
@viviennenunez52552 жыл бұрын
Thank you twins for listening to this live performance of Miss Etta James the Greatest of All the Original GOAT!!! 👑 I’d rather go blind-the best!! We ♥️ you Miss Etta James
@lindapowers85922 жыл бұрын
Etta laid a path in the music industry for other female artists👏🏽 RIP
@blindeyedog01Ай бұрын
"I don't need no mic, ya feel me!" Love Etta. ❤❤❤❤
@Star_R6662 жыл бұрын
She wrote this song. I saw her in the early 2000's and she put on one hell of a show.
@stuttgart9000 Жыл бұрын
Lucky you :)
@natalieburnham3300 Жыл бұрын
Lucky 🥰🥰
@ASCENDINGTOHIM2 жыл бұрын
I sung this song to my Husband back in the day …..I think that’s why I had him 45 yrs ….God bless him …I miss him !
@dianeouellette35712 жыл бұрын
I'm always so impressed on how Jazz and Blues bands are so good at improvising according to a singer's lead. You'd never know for sure where she might lead you.
@carollittle10592 жыл бұрын
This lady killed every song.
@fluffylobster29162 жыл бұрын
She does this song with dr.john...it's one of the most powerful performances ever.
@carolr.48632 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love "At Last"!!!! Definitely appropriate for a piano bar or a speak easy!!!! Great reaction, Guys!!! 😎👍🏼☮️♥️
@marskeins2 жыл бұрын
Etta did it so effortlessly.
@redmorton42718 сағат бұрын
That live version was it!! ❤
@milpeer25142 жыл бұрын
I feel it in all my veins. Phenomenal woman, singer, performer, actress. She was blessed with this great voice. 🌹🌹🌹 wauwwwwwwww
@ElephantsRock192 жыл бұрын
Still gives me chills...what a gift from God! 👄🎤👈🐐🕊️🙏❤️🕯️
@viviandarkbloom100 Жыл бұрын
amazing how strong and clear her voice was without a Mic.....beautiful
@purpleposh12302 жыл бұрын
That is one of my favorite all time! She sang from her soul…
@FashionNomad2 жыл бұрын
Miss Etta IS soul. ❤️❤️❤️
@anneglover58942 жыл бұрын
Adele says listening to Etta was how she learnt to sing x
@tafkap012 жыл бұрын
Saw her for my birthday in Montreal. Talking about a great live performer. She did her thang and i'm so glad I got that chance to see her!!!
@czama5437 Жыл бұрын
A voice like no other..
@kstarrify Жыл бұрын
You have to have some years under your belt for this song. Classic
@deeceepnw2 жыл бұрын
Miss Etta could always bring it! How about some Ray Charles. Saw him live several times, including one of his last with his orchestra! 🔥
@juliecrane9647 Жыл бұрын
I saw him in a small venue where he was fund raising for Alabama A&M college. I left there on cloud 9 and said I can die now. My life long dream came true.
@ansapo2 жыл бұрын
So much LOVE for Miss Etta James
@nyiaharris10722 жыл бұрын
THIS is the video that made me fall in love with this song!!!! YES!!!!
@antdell87302 жыл бұрын
"Sugar on the floor" by Etta James is a classic, too.
@lizthequeen1709 Жыл бұрын
And just think when she did sugar on the floor I think she was in her late 70s early 80s and that voice just was unreal I hope you do a lot more Etta James one in this song that you’re playing now you know how much I love Etta James I know there’s a song in there drowning in my own tears that she saying just before she saying I’d rather go blind and I think that you’d really like it it’s an old gospel song to my beautiful babies all my love and most of all to mama I love her very much she’s a true person and believe me I’m a Gemini I know I feel it in my heart Liz the queen thank you for making me happy
@AboutThatTime4202 жыл бұрын
This one of my favorite live performances from any artist ever. So good
@traceyamarnie61052 жыл бұрын
I said it before and etta james as proven my point. When you got the voice you can sing live. Luv yuh❤
@coolbeansss11482 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I enjoy watching you guys so much hahaha I mean obviously because your reactions are always so interesting. And something feels so real and raw about it 🤔
@soundofnellody2622 жыл бұрын
What a voice.. what a power
@cherylharrison65972 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this video I am 67 years old and this is my first time seeing it. I loved the music I gew up on many songs about love. Artist like Chubby Checkers I think he invited the dance called The Swist. There were many American Americans that came out with new dances and song about the dance.
@margbeaton4 ай бұрын
What a voice.
@kaychristensen439411 ай бұрын
❤MISS ETTA❤ is about to knock you to your knees. 😎
@stuttgart9000 Жыл бұрын
These two fellas make the show, just awesome to see them, best wishes Boyz :) "Singing & Preaching"
@kathyterrell24522 жыл бұрын
Finally! Thank you! I asked for this awhile back! She was amazing! God Bless y'all!
@stephene.5247 Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t get better than this - WOW!
@pockynon11 ай бұрын
I saw Etta James perform at Lake Tahoe - she was so heavy she had to be helped on stage and had to sit but oh that voice and her demeanor- she’s the brst!
@Alescio19742 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a masterful performance.
@donalddavis6689 Жыл бұрын
What Can I Say!! The Powerful Voice 🎤🎤 Of The Legendary Eitta James ( I Rather Go Blind ).. R.I.P.
@marcilk75342 жыл бұрын
Please listen to Big Mama Thornton, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, or Lucille Bogan. The great women of the blues.
@jandunkle6219 Жыл бұрын
One of the all time best!❤
@treallocdin2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 so much pain in your beautiful voice... timeless
@mehigle2 жыл бұрын
Kate Bush "Running Up That Hill" or Lenny Kravitz "Are You Gonna Go My Way" :) I love what you two do! Thank you for sharing your love of all types of music!
@reshaud812 жыл бұрын
Please react to Something's Got A Hold On Me by Etta James. Its an absolute banger worth reacting to!
@GG.19002 жыл бұрын
This right here is a BAD GIRL, thanku for the reaction….❤️😎❤️
@wendyking26122 жыл бұрын
Unique! Loved her voice it was so raspy.
@spicyhot25522 жыл бұрын
Yes this song is a classic .💥💥💥
@datguy99157 ай бұрын
Ahhhh pure talent
@nickihoyt99112 жыл бұрын
sing it! Miss Etta
@pellajoe Жыл бұрын
She made this look so effortless.
@tsowers1977able Жыл бұрын
I love this song.
@russlanders65182 жыл бұрын
Hey! Watch the documentary Muscle Shoals!! It’s where all these great voices came from. My home town in Alabama !
@coldaswinter22 жыл бұрын
I love Etta James
@laurajjr2 жыл бұрын
Apparently i am this woman’s twin in looks and sounds lol I feel privileged that people think that 🥰she will always be a legend 🤩
@itsnice4202 жыл бұрын
Love me some Ms Etta❤️
@user-bv2bv5ru9n5 ай бұрын
There is no one that can Top the Ms. Etta James she SANG HER PAIN.
@itsnice4202 жыл бұрын
I was reading something about her and saw that her choir director would punch her in the chest and stomach when she didn’t sing loud enough. It’s messed up but whew..That’s why she don’t need no mic, that lady could blow.
@ASCENDINGTOHIM2 жыл бұрын
Love Etta !
@jensummery Жыл бұрын
Wow. I've never seen this. Amazing. 💕
@lizthequeen17092 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the whole concert of this up in Montrose you wouldn’t believe how she say no I grant you remember she had a problem with drugs so but it never took your voice away and I’m not down I wouldn’t doubt anybody I nobody could talk bad about her to me or it be over that’s my girl I love you til the day she died and I still love her
@nickbelezbubjones65282 жыл бұрын
Fantastic voice 👌
@Hebes242 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Etta James. One of the best voices in history. I'd love to hear you guys react to "Awakening" by Unleash the Archers!
@rufinacaldwell30242 жыл бұрын
Incredible voice
@Julieroo282 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps!
@rroselynn11232 жыл бұрын
Have you listened to Alabama Shakes and their song "Hold On". The lead singer Britney reminds me of Etta James.
@lauracauley37682 жыл бұрын
She really does!
@dianeouellette35712 жыл бұрын
Wow! I never thought of that but you're so right!
@patriciadavis13932 жыл бұрын
Could not agree more. especially the old time singers that had no auto tune at all
@deniseosborne32332 жыл бұрын
You should play some Christine Aguilera. She worshiped Etta! She sang at Etta's funeral. Aguilera's Hurt will bring on a tear.
@SupergirlUK2 жыл бұрын
Christina's performance at Ettas Funeral was awful! 🙈😱 They should have got Beyonce to do it 🤷♀️ I know Christina was a big fan, but she did not deliver unfortunately. However Hurt is a cracking song though👌🥰
@lindarogers2271 Жыл бұрын
@@SupergirlUK I doubt Beyoncé would have song or if they would have asked her. Ms. Etta wasn't a fan of her. Etta said some very nasty things about Beyoncé she also called her some unkind names 🤣😂💀she did not like her in the movie Nor them asking her to sing " At Last " at President Obama's inauguration
@SupergirlUK Жыл бұрын
@@lindarogers2271ooh! She wasn't a Queen B fan, interesting! 🤔
@debbywilkins22392 жыл бұрын
Listen to At Last by Etta James
@siouxgirl27032 жыл бұрын
💜🐷💜Love Etta James. Also love this song by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa.
@eleanorknox16903 ай бұрын
Have you heard her sing At Last? It will blow your mind
@TJGames9721 күн бұрын
that ad was diabolical lol
@beachwalk5178Ай бұрын
You need to see that live song with her AND Dr John.
@bigdaddywashere Жыл бұрын
Love the song
@ASCENDINGTOHIM2 жыл бұрын
The OG !
@pamcochran2546 Жыл бұрын
This is the blues version of the original song. Love it
@dayram62172 жыл бұрын
thank you for this one boys
@azscratchers85962 жыл бұрын
I get what you're saying about the live vs studio versions. However the studio versions are the ones that most people remember, and the ones that will bring back the memories of hearing the songs back in the day. Just saying. 😎
@celiathyola96602 жыл бұрын
voces es tao muito lindos
@mrierie252 жыл бұрын
Lol Elliott James, already have me cracking up a few seconds in!
@marcellahinton78072 жыл бұрын
That boring ass audience doesn't deserve this performance😭! Thanks for playing this live version nephews👏🏿👏🏿! RIPower Queen 👑👏🏿👑👏🏿
@heinruh97882 жыл бұрын
The real Deal!
@SuzanneDeniseB2 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@evelynanderson4062 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜💜
@someday5336 Жыл бұрын
I had Never even heard this or even heard the name of the song.....But because "boys" liked to I gave it a try...Loved it.....She put me in mind of Janis Jop[in......
@elouiseexummrsnelson32 жыл бұрын
No body like Etta. Been missing u guys. Have u tried Issac Hayes I stand accused?
@debbieelicksen2 жыл бұрын
Just realized there's some Janis Joplin vibe in her voice, or perhaps visa versa.
@irland19612 жыл бұрын
Grandios
@sharonjarrett89532 жыл бұрын
Nat King Cole “When I Fall In Love” (Classic)
@juliansaldana7129 Жыл бұрын
Lipton ad had me weak
@farber22 жыл бұрын
She's drunk, and right on here.
@tsheets67712 жыл бұрын
A moving performance! Can you react to Angelina Jordan’s cover of this song or AJs cover of I put a spell on you by screaming jay hawkins? Etta James- baby what you want me to do(live at the new era club 1963) And anything by Billie holiday! Love your channel - I just subscribed!
@brucebremer49182 жыл бұрын
I second everything you just said. I am blown away every time I watch this little 9 year old girl just killin' I Put a Spell on You!
@suzie4417 Жыл бұрын
Etta is one of a kind, love her bluesy messages! The only singer that can keep up to Etta is Beth Hart, love them so much 💜💎💎💜
@sharonjarrett89532 жыл бұрын
The Isley Brothers “Come My Way” The Isley Brothers “If Leaving Me Is Easy “
@banzobeans2 жыл бұрын
My favorite recording: Etta James and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (live). Wait for it...
@RobG17292 жыл бұрын
Listen to Etta James sing "Take It to the Limit" and you'll never need to hear the Eagles version again ... or ever.
@leannehellickson29082 жыл бұрын
She is queen.
@sharonjarrett89532 жыл бұрын
Etta James is amazing Beyonce played her in the movie Cadillac Records.