Evvie McKinney | “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James (Cover)

Evvie McKinney’s cover of “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James
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Lyrics:
Something told me it was over
When I saw you and her talking
Something deep down in my soul said, "Cry Girl"
When I saw you and that girl, walking out
I would rather, I would rather go blind boy
Than to see you, walk away from me child, and all
So you see, I love you so much
That I don't want to watch you leave me baby
Most of all, I just don't, I just don't want to be free no
I was just, I was just, I was just sitting here thinking
Of your kisses and your warm embrace, yeah
When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips now baby
Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah
And baby, baby, I would rather, I would rather be blind boy
Than to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah
Baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind now
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[@HealingHands354]

She needs new management and promotion...I dont think they are doing her talent justice. Phenomenal Talent!!

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Andre McCollough So agree so agree

[@shroom5138]

She needs someone who can give her some bops that compliment her voice and her style

[@quinotababineaux9391]

Andre McCollough So lets keep listening to this video to get her views up ❤️❤️

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Quinota Babineaux I with you!!!

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Andre McCollough Lets share her with all we know too!!!

[@ItsDaGodNMee]

She sings too well to not be completely mainstream.. I need her in every STATION

[@quinotababineaux9391]

Jasmine Euniece Righttt . We just gotta be patient🤞🏽💕

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

AMEN!! Im waiting it will happen!!💖💖💖

[@coveredalln1175]

Evvie is a God fearing soldier, she is focused and knows how to hustle. She is not going to allow these obstacles to stop her from getting where she needs to go and be. This is all a part of her journey and testimony so if she has to take the narrow road and do covers this too shall past. She has our love and support to cheer her to the finish line.

[@TheCr8iveBrand]

But let's be real if you haven't been in the mainstream RnB world for years at this point they really ain't letting you do shit on the radio.

[@MrDiquan30]

they know she sounds better but closely to beyonce and she's lite skinned...she would be competing with beyonce...just my thought frfr lol

[@LoneLeagle]

Her voice needs to be heard on radios everyday & the biggest stages. I love her voice & her emotions!

[@bearmanic5331]

She can cover any genre and sound good. That's how you know she can sang...

[@barbarahenderson7611]

Can Sang the hair off my head.

[@Yourefavhoe]

Bet she cant do amy winehouse or freddy mercury

[@Jonathan-qc5zo]

@@Yourefavhoe sounding like a hater 👍🏼 sheeesh

[@Yourefavhoe]

@@Jonathan-qc5zo how am I hating I said I bet sbe can't do any amy winehouse or freddy mercury to me that sound like I'm challenging her duh lol

[@richardbazile2062]

thats what Diddy said, fearless that's what talent is, never doubt what you can do!!

[@tyrariley7013]

I wanna hear her sing Tennessee Whiskey gosh I love that song!

[@bunieglass722]

This Child Has AN old SOUL ... She SANG THAT😀 WHAT A GIFT ... THANK U GOD

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Bunie Glass AMEN!

[@LoneLeagle]

She gives me chills every time she sings.

[@deborahyoung3312]

that’s the anointing of God!!

[@racheltheodore7236]

Me too. ❤️

[@newvibes3033]

I have never heard anyone do this song this good. I thought Beyoncé did a great job till I heard you. Girl you’re amazing, I must have listened to this at least a thousand times no joke and I still can’t get enough of it. God Bless you Mama I’m your number one fan.

[@racheltheodore7236]

Listen to Karen Mav audition on The X Factor. 🥰

[@spiritsummoning]

why did u have to put beyonce down to say she did a good cover..?

[@jamesmenor3957]

A winner indeed, so deserving. She just needs more exposure. She is really great

[@yonaglamz3491]

👍🏽Liked before I even started watching, because I knew you would kill it! ❤️

[@EvvieMcKinney]

Lovely Keyona Haha! Thank you 🙏🏽 👼🏽💞

[@yonaglamz3491]

No problem, Thanks for taking the time to respond! May God continue to bless you Evvie. ❤️

[@nthabisengtshishonga3192]

Lovely Keyona same😅

[@jazzygirlmusic2765]

I watched you on the four Evvie and you did amazing I'd live too meet you at your concert one day

[@kimblagrove3520]

LOL same here

[@angelicaaguirre8926]

She’s flawless. The Four had every reason in choosing her. All our great stars ⭐️ are aging and putting less music out in the industry....becoming legends. Evvie will rise and this cover stands by it 💯

[@valoraparker8265]

She's fantastic. I LOVE her voice.

[@tinajames9264]

I love how humble you are. You sing so effortlessly. You are an old soul that blows my mind. I pray that you remain humble and God give you great songwriter(s). We need someone to bring that old school flava back that we've been missing. The kind of songs I can listen and sing along with my two young daughters without having to change to station.

[@amaacheampong]

This woman has got fire 🔥 in her soul. I love you Evvie

[@otheliamcgill5558]

Etta would’ve love this!!! She is so underrated. Evvie can sing her face off. Love her voice!

[@mwoods4484]

You definitely have a gift and when you open your mouth you reveal its contents. To God Be the Glory!!!

[@woke2truth452]

This is THE best version. She is a beast!! Why is she so underrated????

[@melvilleasha]

Because she doesn't and will not denounce her Christan faith.

[@IvanFragoso]

Everyone sleeping on Eve, been here since the four, and trust she going to be the next Beyoncé or Whitney Houston

[@tanyataylor5310]

Not if she don't find her true style. She has everything it would take but she needs a HIT! Her range is crazy and she can sing any genre of music but that Etta James style got her all over it! Bruno Mars could produce the hell out of this girl. If he could make Cardi B sound good just imagine what he could do with this much talent. 😲

[@kevannabussey-forvil5251]

Ivan Fragoso i agree

[@jbailey1246]

No better with the right backing for sure

[@0jolyne]

Tanya Taylor Theres no need to throw shade on Cardi, she has talent, and personality.

[@paisa4083]

@@0jolyne not really but okay

[@damianpolito2917]

Yessss😩 what a fitting song, a queen singing a song fit for one, we Stan an Etta fan 😩

[@bwoodlandave]

She's Special ,what a beautiful Voice, and may, the Universe ALWAYS hold her close.

[@bearbeauty8227]

BLESSED, ANOINTED and HIGHLY FAVOURED. THE LORD DONE TOUCHED YOU , WOW

[@IvanFragoso]

Yessssss!!!!!!

[@theeclownmimi4781]

The growl at 2:26-2:27 whew ugh you sound so beautiful I love your voice the whole thang was so beautiful can’t wait to hear more of your projects ♥️♥️♥️

[@EvvieMcKinney]

Mical Jean-Jacques Yeeeeeeeees

[@shimamyles7646]

Mical Jean-Jacques yesssss i was waiting on it!

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

This will never get old!!!! Love it!! Back again December 17th 2022!

[@giyawilbourn8653]

Girl, U CAN REALLY SANGGGG!!!! JUST KEEPING IT ✔💯!!!!

[@colorpurple4623]

SHE THIS IS WHY SHE WON THE 4. Queen Evvie Ms Memphis in the house!! SANG EVVIE. you are a beautiful young lady with a beautiful gifted voice.

[@truecous9201]

Voice ✅ Make up ✅ Nails ✅ Hair ✅ Perfect ✅ Edit- had to edit the weave out 🤣.

[@EvvieMcKinney]

Love Lee 😹👼🏽💞♥️

[@chaffls8786]

God literally blesses people with perfection! ❤️ I think he forgot about me🤣

[@caramelchocolate8153]

Make up is a bit Too much because it hides her Natural Beauty. Yes the colors are popping Great overall look it ties together !! But I dont like when credit is given to make up and she is a Bad Ass BEAUTY on her own.

[@truecous9201]

caramel chocolate 81 okay thanks for your opinion mate. But i love her makeup look to be honest. If she wants to put on makeup than let her do her thang. She can rock her natural face every other day 😍😍

[@truecous9201]

Chaff LS 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you’re perfect in your own way 😊

[@gillianmcintyre2817]

Gifted and truly talented.. you can see,feel and hear the passion in her vocals

[@mariahpeters6101]

You're gonna bring the soul and fire back into music that's been gone since aretha franklin miss evvie... You truly are phenomenal

[@ItsPoeticVibes]

Mrs. Evvie, honey you have a BEAUTIFUL voice and you are gorgeous!

[@ritabenson9281]

Beautiful and Classy

[@stellarays5985]

Wow💣 ...you're amazing..❤

[@lydiacabrera6251]

Absolutely perfect. Amazing! The best ever to sing “I’d Rather Be Blind”

[@salma8688]

The best is Beyoncé actually but Evvie is damn good

[@brendagraham1422]

Playing for a Change...I enjoy their version best. With the beautiful Man and, just as talented and beautiful Woman. "Live" version. Great to hear, see, and enjoy...for me.

[@johanwass9709]

Listen too Angelina Jordan 👍😀😀

[@Kannmina]

@@salma8688 Beyonce cant sing hell no no she can't out do Jennifer Hudson

[@monyajoannevanderburg8232]

Love the soul, the feeling, and emotions she has when she sings this song. Right song, right voice, right everything. Love it. 😁😉😎

[@moniquecoakleyEDSWarrior]

Yesss 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@coveredalln1175]

Evvie I would love to hear you sing "Feeling Good" by Nina Samone. 💜

[@massidy4268]

Yesssss

[@youngdee5216]

You have a great ear

[@anjolaxo3875]

*Simone

[@wangaremuhoro922]

Yes please 😍

[@tashikatomlin160]

Sing that song baby girl!!!!💗💋💞💖... LOVE FROM JAMAICA💗💗💗💗💗

[@sharonperkins5]

Amen... She sings this song with such personal conviction...❤

[@killuminatii09]

Evvie I predicted youd win the four when you first opened your mouth to sing on that stage. And I am waiting anxiously for your album. Fan for life 💖💖💖💖

[@jalajalai]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Evvie I love you & your voice, such a inspiration. You're a star ⭐ DON'T NEVER FORGET IT! ❤️👏🏽

[@EvvieMcKinney]

Adore Jala Wala You’re so sweet! God bless you!

[@jsrmommi2260]

Lord I felt that down in my soul...you have sooo much heart and soul in your voice i fell you every time...Women let the world hear you...shoot "I's be ya managa" if ya need one lol. God bless nothing but love and success.😍💖

[@bwoodlandave]

Yes what a beautiful voice she has, AND May THE Universe hold her close always.

[@osmondgarnett35]

You nailed it girl keep going

[@shanteld8612]

Evvie it's now 2021 and I just found out about you and your incredible gift from God, your voice and presence. Keep shining. Keep glorifying Him. He will take you exactly where you need to go and we will all get to hear more from you. You have a fan for life. Go ahead sista'

[@missd7687]

With this song you grab young and older listeners. Powerful! And you sound so good!

[@dreamyxo9354]

YESSSSSSSSSSS EVVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dorothybrown5972]

In Jamaica we say gal you done it. Evvi DAMM

[@shawnsmith7695]

You should be so much bigger than you are. You are that old school raw talent that doesn't require all the hype instruments to make you sound better. It only takes you. That's when you know the talent is real. Whatever or whoever is holding you back I hope you don't let that continue. With that talent you deserve so much more. Keep God 1st and there will be no limits. God bless you

[@tonymcfarland5928]

Yesss evvie

[@MRLLR]

Wow!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@stevenwashington3643]

😲 WOW!

[@Michelle..Gar.1228]

I Like This Song 👍🏼👍🏼Evvie, Tore Yhis Song Uppp👍🏼😊

[@Metallicgld12]

Wow, this is one of the best renditions of this song I've heard so far. Totally awesome!

[@EvvieMcKinney]

Metallicgld12 Whaaaaaaaaat!

[@Metallicgld12]

You should have been asked to sing at the Aretha Franklin Grammy Celebration that aired tonight. You'll be winning Grammys soon!

[@therealKiToyJohnson]

Hello Beautiful, May the MOST HIGH, continue BLESSING YOU with your BEAUTIFUL GIFT! Continue to Shine like the STAR you ARE!

[@mistyjames9057]

My goodness that voice. I love this song and she sang the hell out of it Sing girl sing

[@richardbazile2062]

well this is soul, what a voice!!

[@lakieshatucker99]

Not to many people can do the great Etta James justice but this is best 🔥🔥🔥🔥M-Town best

[@ChingFong58]

This girl is good, but looks like she was lip syncing to this. ...Beth Hart does a better version IMO

[@Nippy748]

I totally agree !!!!! For me ,she her voice is better than Beyonce !!!

[@lafuhrari]

you deserve all the greatness that comes your way mama. beautiful God given talent.

[@lavernrayner127]

Ms Evvie McKinneys talent is an understatement mam......such conviction!

[@Nippy748]

Dang she saaaaang this!!!!.. One of the best ever renditions of this song 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥💕💕💕

[@leejones4011]

Another amazing performance thank you so much for sharing,another song that I would buy with your vocal on it!!!

[@RH_2012]

I’m so speechless🤭🤭.... All I can say is DAMN!!! 😳🔥😳🔥 and you look stunning!!!

[@Leopard1inSC]

Excellent ... soooooo talented!!! That voice is off the charts ... and "Beauty" is her name! 👌👍

[@pollynovak7562]

Wow! Etta’s looking down on you! This is the best rendition of Etta James song.

[@sonialovebrown1142]

You still sound good girl. ..etta James would be proud you did justice to the song ..I really love this song

[@realliferealtalkwitheyram5543]

The soul! 🔥🔥🔥

[@advsenzoncube5869]

What an INCREDIBLE Voice and Humongous TALENT!👌🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@daezjuhcolman9550]

You need to be heard on the radio,girl yaaaassss!!!!!!!!!

[@abubakarsulemanasante6691]

Jeez... Chills all over... Your voice is Heavenly ✌🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@forevergorgeous471]

Fierce!!!!💜💜

[@gypsylove5560]

This is my favorite women hands down!!!!! Just amazing talent and soul!!!

[@conniebarnes8256]

She is absolute dynamic... she is a power house did an AWESOME JOB on the show she deserved to win ... Why haven’t we heard of her other than on the show... I accidentally saw her on the show on KZbin.... Somebody is not doing there job... THE WORLD should know EVVIE! Can we say NEW MANAGEMENT... It like no one is actually promoting this girl... Come on Diddy & D. J. Cali help this girl... Y’all saw what she can do on the show and voted for her.... I would have never heard of her had it not been for KZbin...

[@coveredalln1175]

Connie Barnes, Evvie is now signed with Motown Gospel since Sept. 2019.

[@betterme30]

Girllllllll. I am speechless 😶 whewwwww

[@brichardae8846]

Was my girl on The 4 & still my girl now. I loved it B4 I heard it. I knew you were going to give me chills!! 😩😍😘

[@carolgrier-vrs6750]

Evvie, I am 57 and love your music. I think your rendition of Glory is so appropriate for our times today. Such a motivation hearing you sing it. You are such a talent, wish everyone knew your talent and they too could be blessed by your voice. Keep your dream alive.

[@George-rk3ii]

I’ve watched hundreds of covers and this is the best one yet. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@quinotababineaux9391]

Damn Evvie I cant get enough 🤷🏽‍♀️🔥🔥❤️

[@h0nestyjay215]

Yessssss ma’am❗️💓💓

[@monadean5994]

That's that music you feel way sown deep in ur soul. Lawd

[@jacqgad4629]

Jehovah has already given you everything you need, including success. Just do all yo do for his glory and all your heart desires will be given unto you. Praise and thank Him my child all day long.

[@simplydjouna2985]

Yesssss Evvieeee🙌🙌

[@underthemoonandoverthesky]

As a fan of the late GREAT Etta James, I have to say you slayed this song! Excellent! Your voice is FLAWLESS!!!!

[@EvvieMcKinney]

Kendra Stuckey THANK YOU!

[@nancyhairston2318]

Young lady you sang the hell outta that song. .#goosebumps!!!

[@mageedahakhtabinteriorsand2695]

Girl you know you can sing !!!! God has a special date for you just keep going you right around the corner from all the Glory!!!!

[@boedykim]

Chills, goose bumps, chills. Thanks for that rendition!

[@vernoninteriano1287]

I love you girl!!!! What a wonderful voice and what a passion !

[@crusaydee]

Aw Evvie this one just came up for me. I`ll still listen to you even if you ever found one

[@malikara4432]

The way you hold your note to boyyyy.. queen gave me chills neva heard it sung like this!!! Your voice is your gift love...I LOVE MY REFLECTION!!!❤❤❤❤❤.. I HAVE AN EXCELLENT EAR AND YOUR THE ONE!!!!

[@aprilmunoz441]

Evvie you sing so Beautiful ❤💯😍🔥

[@themslipperz]

So much Soul!! ✨✨🌈

[@jbailey1246]

Can't hide true talent ever. My mom and go back always reviewing your performances. Please keep making recordings

[@Gameforsale]

Chills 🙌🏽🙏🏽👌🏽 Ettas looking down saying damn baby girl fine job 😎

[@ocsorrells]

She has an amazing and captivating voice, I wish there were some talented songwriters around. She would make millions.

[@dmf6954]

Yassssssss 😍💕👏👏👏👏

[@madreep]

This gave me some serious post modern jukebox vibes. You showed out!

[@hotrodhottie78]

SOOOO AGREE WITH Andre 👇👇 this girl has some pipes & that smokiness to her voice she actually knows how to control, that is hard to find !!!!

[@StayingFabulousWKeyanna]

Yes Honey!!!!! 💃🏽💪🏽

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Truly BLESSED by GOD!!! And i love how you know to never take the blessing away from him!!!! This makes me smile😇😇😇💖💖💖

[@EvvieMcKinney]

Andrew Nehemiah Yes, Sir! All glory be to the Lord Jesus!

[@andrewnehemiah3467]

Evvie McKinney In JESUS name AMEN! Keep going never stop!

[@jaynehwang2790]

You played this song best than any other singer ! Wonderful !!!!!

[@innetteamos3376]

Mannnn !!!!!!WOW !!!!!Young lady you are absolutely one of the most gifted people I ever heard and I pray that someone that really know a Gift when it is giving by God, to grab hold of you and Never let go🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.. My encouraging words to you is to look to the hills!!!! You know the rest Glory to God 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leticiafletes3477]

Yassss!!! This is one of my favorite songs and you killed it!!!

[@barbiejake4801]

Evie I’ve loved you from I saw you on the Four, you absolutely blew me away dear, I wish you every success possible because you can really sing, keep going dear because you? Your a genuine star with genuine talent that needs to be shone in the music industry, bless you sweet lady your awesome 🥰🥰🥰

[@dandowell8501]

Why she so young with a giant well of resources. Creative, powerful and got all that emotion.

[@steffl8562]

Evvie you are wonderful. You need to be on everybody stage singing. Come to Alaska ... Ok go away corona-virus. We need folks to travel. Keep up he good work Evvie..I love your singing. You Rock!! Stephy