Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind (Live at Montreux 1975) REACTION

[@zinarhone7642]

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!

[@sheilameyers152]

That sound always stirred something in me! “Id rather be blind” than not listen!

[@mvonbrauch]

I saw her every chance I got, she was a very class act.

[@JerisEve]

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.

[@susannalley5376]

Maybe, Janis. But you are right. Extraordinary soul

[@merkjanoosterhoff1590]

@@susannalley5376 Janis took Etta as her roll model. This she once told Etta. Janis was a huge fan!

[@johanbruinsma8243]

someone who does come close is Beth Hart, you might want to see her performing this song with Joe bonamassa , it is also amazing.

[@JerisEve]

@@johanbruinsma8243 Thanks for the tip.

[@juneharry4857]

She was definitely one of a kind. That voice just grabbed your soul.

[@stuttgart9000]

I agree, she pulls you in

[@barbaralockway5883]

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]

The rumor is that Minnesota Fats was her father.

[@barbaralockway5883]

@@sharonspencer2796 I truly believe Janis Joplin fashioned her style after Etta. I saw Janis in 1969 in Minneapolis MN. It was electric.

[@sharonspencer2796]

@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]

@@indiglo1971 you're correct, done!

[@indiglo1971]

@@barbaralockway5883 I'll take my comment down...

[@marywilson1442]

A true blues performance right there complete with all the emotion of the artist. Gives you a little feeling along with the song.

[@viviennenunez5255]

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

[@lindapowers8592]

Etta laid a path in the music industry for other female artists👏🏽 RIP

[@blindeyedog01]

"I don't need no mic, ya feel me!" Love Etta. ❤❤❤❤

[@Star_R666]

She wrote this song. I saw her in the early 2000's and she put on one hell of a show.

[@stuttgart9000]

Lucky you :)

[@natalieburnham3300]

Lucky 🥰🥰

[@ASCENDINGTOHIM]

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 !

[@dianeouellette3571]

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.

[@carollittle1059]

This lady killed every song.

[@fluffylobster2916]

She does this song with dr.john...it's one of the most powerful performances ever.

[@carolr.4863]

I absolutely love "At Last"!!!! Definitely appropriate for a piano bar or a speak easy!!!! Great reaction, Guys!!! 😎👍🏼☮️♥️

[@marskeins]

Etta did it so effortlessly.

[@redmorton427]

That live version was it!! ❤

[@milpeer2514]

I feel it in all my veins. Phenomenal woman, singer, performer, actress. She was blessed with this great voice. 🌹🌹🌹 wauwwwwwwww

[@ElephantsRock19]

Still gives me chills...what a gift from God! 👄🎤👈🐐🕊️🙏❤️🕯️

[@viviandarkbloom100]

amazing how strong and clear her voice was without a Mic.....beautiful

[@purpleposh1230]

That is one of my favorite all time! She sang from her soul…

[@FashionNomad]

Miss Etta IS soul. ❤️❤️❤️

[@anneglover5894]

Adele says listening to Etta was how she learnt to sing x

[@tafkap01]

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]

A voice like no other..

[@kstarrify]

You have to have some years under your belt for this song. Classic

[@deeceepnw]

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]

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.

[@ansapo]

So much LOVE for Miss Etta James

[@nyiaharris1072]

THIS is the video that made me fall in love with this song!!!! YES!!!!

[@antdell8730]

"Sugar on the floor" by Etta James is a classic, too.

[@lizthequeen1709]

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

[@AboutThatTime420]

This one of my favorite live performances from any artist ever. So good

[@traceyamarnie6105]

I said it before and etta james as proven my point. When you got the voice you can sing live. Luv yuh❤

[@coolbeansss1148]

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 🤔

[@soundofnellody262]

What a voice.. what a power

[@cherylharrison6597]

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.

[@margbeaton]

What a voice.

[@kaychristensen4394]

❤MISS ETTA❤ is about to knock you to your knees. 😎

[@stuttgart9000]

These two fellas make the show, just awesome to see them, best wishes Boyz :) "Singing & Preaching"

[@kathyterrell2452]

Finally! Thank you! I asked for this awhile back! She was amazing! God Bless y'all!

[@stephene.5247]

It doesn’t get better than this - WOW!

[@pockynon]

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!

[@Alescio1974]

Absolutely a masterful performance.

[@donalddavis6689]

What Can I Say!! The Powerful Voice 🎤🎤 Of The Legendary Eitta James ( I Rather Go Blind ).. R.I.P.

[@marcilk7534]

Please listen to Big Mama Thornton, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, or Lucille Bogan. The great women of the blues.

[@jandunkle6219]

One of the all time best!❤

[@treallocdin]

🔥🔥🔥 so much pain in your beautiful voice... timeless

[@mehigle]

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!

[@reshaud81]

Please react to Something's Got A Hold On Me by Etta James. Its an absolute banger worth reacting to!

[@GG.1900]

This right here is a BAD GIRL, thanku for the reaction….❤️😎❤️

[@wendyking2612]

Unique! Loved her voice it was so raspy.

[@spicyhot2552]

Yes this song is a classic .💥💥💥

[@datguy9915]

Ahhhh pure talent

[@nickihoyt9911]

sing it! Miss Etta

[@pellajoe]

She made this look so effortless.

[@tsowers1977able]

I love this song.

[@russlanders6518]

Hey! Watch the documentary Muscle Shoals!! It’s where all these great voices came from. My home town in Alabama !

[@coldaswinter2]

I love Etta James

[@laurajjr]

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 🤩

[@itsnice420]

Love me some Ms Etta❤️

[@user-bv2bv5ru9n]

There is no one that can Top the Ms. Etta James she SANG HER PAIN.

[@itsnice420]

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.

[@ASCENDINGTOHIM]

Love Etta !

[@jensummery]

Wow. I've never seen this. Amazing. 💕

[@lizthequeen1709]

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

[@nickbelezbubjones6528]

Fantastic voice 👌

[@Hebes24]

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!

[@rufinacaldwell3024]

Incredible voice

[@Julieroo28]

Goosebumps!

[@rroselynn1123]

Have you listened to Alabama Shakes and their song "Hold On". The lead singer Britney reminds me of Etta James.

[@lauracauley3768]

She really does!

[@dianeouellette3571]

Wow! I never thought of that but you're so right!

[@patriciadavis1393]

Could not agree more. especially the old time singers that had no auto tune at all

[@deniseosborne3233]

You should play some Christine Aguilera. She worshiped Etta! She sang at Etta's funeral. Aguilera's Hurt will bring on a tear.

[@SupergirlUK]

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]

@@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]

@@lindarogers2271ooh! She wasn't a Queen B fan, interesting! 🤔

[@debbywilkins2239]

Listen to At Last by Etta James

[@siouxgirl2703]

💜🐷💜Love Etta James. Also love this song by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa.

[@eleanorknox1690]

Have you heard her sing At Last? It will blow your mind

[@TJGames97]

that ad was diabolical lol

[@beachwalk5178]

You need to see that live song with her AND Dr John.

[@bigdaddywashere]

Love the song

[@ASCENDINGTOHIM]

The OG !

[@pamcochran2546]

This is the blues version of the original song. Love it

[@dayram6217]

thank you for this one boys

[@azscratchers8596]

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. 😎

[@celiathyola9660]

voces es tao muito lindos

[@mrierie25]

Lol Elliott James, already have me cracking up a few seconds in!

[@marcellahinton7807]

That boring ass audience doesn't deserve this performance😭! Thanks for playing this live version nephews👏🏿👏🏿! RIPower Queen 👑👏🏿👑👏🏿

[@heinruh9788]

The real Deal!

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

❤❤❤

[@evelynanderson406]

💜💜💜💜

[@someday5336]

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......

[@elouiseexummrsnelson3]

No body like Etta. Been missing u guys. Have u tried Issac Hayes I stand accused?

[@debbieelicksen]

Just realized there's some Janis Joplin vibe in her voice, or perhaps visa versa.

[@irland1961]

Grandios

[@sharonjarrett8953]

Nat King Cole “When I Fall In Love” (Classic)

[@juliansaldana7129]

Lipton ad had me weak

[@farber2]

She's drunk, and right on here.

[@tsheets6771]

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!

[@brucebremer4918]

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]

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 💜💎💎💜

[@sharonjarrett8953]

The Isley Brothers “Come My Way” The Isley Brothers “If Leaving Me Is Easy “

[@banzobeans]

My favorite recording: Etta James and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (live). Wait for it...

[@RobG1729]

Listen to Etta James sing "Take It to the Limit" and you'll never need to hear the Eagles version again ... or ever.

[@leannehellickson2908]

She is queen.

[@sharonjarrett8953]

Etta James is amazing Beyonce played her in the movie Cadillac Records.