Gov't Mule - "I'd Rather Go Blind" (Etta James Cover) feat. Special Guests - Mountain Jam 2013

Gov't Mule performs "I'd Rather Go Blind" (Etta James Cover) with Bill Evans, Alecia Chakour, Eric Bloom, Neil Evans, Ryan Zoidis & Cochemea Gastelum at Mountain Jam at Hunter Mountain on 6/8/13.
Directed by
John Deeney
Executive Producer
Gary Chetkof
EIC/Line Producer
Chris Andersen
Audio Mix
Chris Andersen
Adam Widoff
Video Engineer
Michael Mapes
Camera Operators
Lee Capenetti
Tom Cheyne
Steve Marlowe
Dennis O'Clair
Ray Pugnacco
Raj Sirohi
Tim Sullivan
Aaron Weisblatt
Audio Technicians
Robert Frazza
Jeff Notti
Troy Pohl
Post Production
Dino Davaros
Remote Video Facilities
Nevessa Production Woodstock
Units 3 and 5
Special Thanks
Alex Beckman
EvntLive.com
Atomic Pro Audio
© 2013 Mountain Jam, LLC
All Rights Reserved

[@ronaldbrockway643]

I’m thinking of my brother Don today. It’s his birthday, he’s 70. He left 3 years ago next week. I love this song, it always brings a tear.

[@michaelhedgepeth5106]

Sorry 😔 for ya lose Brother. I lost my Mentor,Teacher,Life saver. Older Brother Phillip last month made it 5yrs ago.. .. ..sorry can't hardly see thru thetears..God. D.. Sorry Well, it's a piece of my heart 💔missing.....I reckon I'll never get back. He was a Good soul, Me..not so Much

[@rubenrodriguez3164]

Never easy, never gets easier, losing a Brother at 13 ruined my life. Be happy you got your Brother for the time you did and hold the memories close, let the memory of his smile leave you with one too. Think of his laughter and joy brought and hopefully on those heavy days it can help.

[@cecileparr4394]

Warren Haynes is fantastic as always. What a brilliant performance. Amazing.

[@skennedy204]

I’ve seen a lot of versions of this song. This just became my ALL time favorite. Beth Hart is hard to beat. BRAVO!!!

[@nealhiggins3584]

You said what I was thinking

[@garyanderson6078]

BETH HART will never be beaten tbh

[@kathrynbyrne5864]

I don’t believe that’s Beth Hart. She looks like the backup singer from TTB.

[@garyanderson6078]

@@kathrynbyrne5864 its not Beth Hart but Beth Harts version is hard to beat x

[@beckydbernhardt9542]

Absolutely mine as well

[@johndavis8204]

ANOTHER KICKASS TUNE WHERE HAYNES FULLY EXPRESSES HIS ARTISTIC INTEGRITY WITHOUT ANY INSECURITY JUST PURE LOVE FOR HIS CRAFT AND MUSIC.

[@nickbouvy6524]

John Davis and playing a Strat😇

[@howarddavis7134]

He does not sound like Beth, Or Etta. Still like Him. LOl.

[@antonioperez7446]

1

[@daytonalvaro258]

Instablaster.

[@DavidNelson-xt1ye]

Just a great performance who agrees

[@williamnicoll7114]

This jam is beyond spectacular

[@thatsmactastic]

Pretty sure people write songs for Warren without even realizing it. He always finds thr heart of the original but puts his own special blend on it

[@goldog2816]

Warren can play anything and make it sound like he wrote it, truly amazing Artist ......

[@freebird5111]

I've learned to ignore the "thumbs down folks" because it's obvious they are not listening, and not appreciating the talent of the musicians plying their trade. This is a tribute to a wonderful star and an awesome Blues masterpiece. Well done, Mule!

[@fuckoff7459]

Free Bird no doubt free bird

[@MrHalCarter]

He never sings the line: "I don't want to be free" which adds much more depth. He just keeps repeating lines he already sang. He makes it a much more ordinary song without that line. Wish somebody would tell him he's missing a major part of that song.

[@thomasdowns1693]

Couldn't have been said any more accurate!!

[@tedcase3931]

@HuggyBear Johnson 😎

[@jeremy8146]

Frank fuk that line right now!!

[@33shopapa]

All I can say is "WOW" gotta love the blues.........it just puts you in another dimension🤪

[@AnthonyHarris-dy8pi]

If I like the version. Then listen to the original version of it. It's by a woman..

[@jessiepellegrin1156]

I put my best friend in the ground 2 days after Christmas 2020, & I played this song alot coming up to that day. He was my 12 yr old chocolate lab, truly man's best friend! Miss him! 😇

[@deborahferrari9233]

So sorry for your loss!! You lost your trusted friend!!

[@terryfalwell3896]

Lucille, left me 3 weeks ago. I'm crushed and feel your pain my friend.

[@fosterit]

Alecia Chakour... my God!!! Girl, you give me chills each and every time I watch this video. Not only can you sing that ass off, but you show that you truly appreciate great music and musicians in this video!!! You have garnered a new life-long fan!!! So happy to see you join the ranks of those that Warren deem worthy of sharing the stage with him!!!! And girl, it should be the other way around!!! They are all sharing your stage with you, and knowing Warren, he probably made you feel that way!!! Just class!!!! All class!!!

[@kimpaluh74]

Love love love all of them this Is so great gives me chills and I feel the music all the way in my soul ✌❤🎶😊😘😎

[@kimpaluh74]

Love his vision of soulshine love love great music like this wish there was so much more like this ✌❤🎶😎🇱🇷

[@karencarlos3942]

She sounds very similar to Joss Stone. Great voice!

[@christyholman6224]

WORD..!!

[@deanwishart9981]

Hope you’ve heard her with Tedeschi Trucks Band

[@dannylau8010]

I'll be damned if Warren and this band doesn't go down as one of the best ever.

[@markzentz1190]

Hey KZbin, How about NO ads during the middle of the dam song....

[@ronaldbrockway643]

I agree with you Mark.

[@meritz59]

If you ever loved and lost love it is inevitable. Eventually you hear a cover that rips your heart out and throws it against the wall. Between this man and Chris Stapleton, they successfully got that covered. Damn.

[@cwferguson221]

in my humble opinion , this is the best version of this song . Its live and done with taste and class .

[@tbfitz21]

+cwferguson221 You gotta check out Etta James with Dr. John.

[@patclark18]

It's my absolute favorite version of this song.

[@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472]

Fantastic version but still not the best.

[@shannonfisher5829]

Oh yes, yes indeed! It's Hauntingly beautiful, a very difficult song to sing if you ain't been there. Oh Lawd! Whew! That sax is awesome too

[@prairiestorm3823]

Totally agree

[@lyndaoldham5608]

I've been an Etta James fan all my life and I just appreciate the Mule's soul deep, down in the guts, version of this. Touched me truly. Thanks.

[@mikethompson2275]

Warren was the backbone of the Allman brothers

[@davidreynolds4684]

This is the definition of playing for the love of music.

[@lornavanthof6106]

Damn, the man can sing!! Love him.

[@helenthompson1025]

Alecia Chakour...so awesome! Love her music!

[@derekguy7640]

Miss Etta would be sooo, sooooo proud. This white boy is amazing

[@susiewilson8340]

He really is! I Love him. Hope to meet him one day !

[@bennybeauregard5790]

A gathering of a group of awesome musicians and singers. This is a great version of a beautiful song.

[@patsyhughes6374]

This couple has pure soul I had to listen to it over and over..Damn

[@GotMule]

Alecia Chakour has an incredible voice and so much soul and then you add Warren!!! Masterpiece!

[@maryrobert9220]

This is a stunning, drive you to your knees powerful rendition of one of the greatest lost love songs ever. Wow.

[@DavidS-pw5gd]

Alecia Chakour stole that performance. Wow! What a voice.

[@randydubesky8112]

526 people have no appreciation of such a perfect performance!!

[@Johnproffitt-ov3ce]

They must be musically retarded

[@Johnproffitt-ov3ce]

Look up kariss ended

[@sherryfuller5515]

A friend of mine turned me on to Govt Mule a little over a year ago. This version of I'd Rather Go Blind is simply incredible. Love it!

[@jayeisner2960]

Absolutely the best version of this song (including Etta's) is Kathy MacDonald's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJarZnppaad_irc

[@alanwright6732]

The best ive heard including orig

[@ike.b.rowland7128]

Sherry, if you ever liked the old Van Morrison song 'Into the mystic. You should go listen to Warren do it with the Allman bros. Allman Brothers into the mystic.........it will rock your gypsy soul.

[@dougedwards412]

One of my favs

[@bobdevers9521]

Jay Eisner Kathy McDonald

[@678tucker]

Warren Haynes is incredible, the people he surrounds himself with are amazing. Govt Mule is color blind in pushing their music to perfection... Ty...

[@bernadettelicata1493]

Wow what a great singer and this song is perfect for him!! Pure soul and heart!!!! Glad I found this!!!

[@lornavanthof6106]

where has this man been all my life? Great cover

[@xciceroguy]

I feel sorry for the people who gave this a thumbs down, you must have a miserable life.

[@vepvetspencer4361]

I love listening to this i 💘 it because when someone go it very hard.

[@jeromestracks108]

You would have a miserable life to if you were a Justin Bieber and Cardi B fan

[@precisionbrown6829]

How could you not love this?? How?

[@prestonsoljan8801]

I agree this song gives me the chills too.its priceless.

[@stuartsiglain3972]

@@precisionbrown6829 If you have a tin ear Possibly. Otherwise Never.

[@peggyharalson1767]

Love this song♥️it’s heartbreaking

[@stevewinwood4279]

Hello Peggy, how're you doing Comments like this are priceless, Thank you❤️ it's nice meeting you here

[@mayerottawa]

It's Warren Haynes.... need we say more!!! Music has no colour and the man has conjured up some serious mojo in pulling off this Etta James classic.

[@michaelmarifern6040]

Spot on brutha.

[@waynebiasini1039]

Rick Mayer (7

[@bhenderson7651]

Thank God I went to their concert last year before the world lost it's mind and shut down.

[@guskuratlejr232]

Amazing guitar players right there!

[@stuartsiglain3972]

Between Wayne and Alicia Among the horns and organ Could a more beautiful version of this classic ever be created. I think not.

[@michaelk584]

Respect. That's what makes this so great. Warren and Mule respect the artist that came before, such as Etta James and respect those they are sharing the stage with. The soul, the power, the depth all come from that respect. Looking forward to the next Mountain Jam.

[@c1whit]

Just incredible - watch this at least once a week

[@63stevemeier]

“We got some friends” 😎 Thank you brothers for many great life memories with your music 👊🏼☮️

[@robertdoerr2599]

Everytime I listen to this. My heart gets a little brighter and brighter. And my disposition gets a little better. Because I now know that not everyone is rotten.

[@patriciakimbrell5688]

Love the Music of Gov’t Mule 💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙

[@stevewinwood4279]

Hello Patricia, how're you doing Comments like this are priceless, Thank you❤️ it's nice meeting you here

[@stephw6816]

Can never get enough of this song by Gov't Mule!

[@bustedflatpickr]

KZbin trying to drive us completely away now… not just ads before and after but how many times can they break into a beautiful piece of music like this 😢😢😢

[@ojmaz]

And they call it a fucking JAM session!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE this kind of Jam.

[@susanmclee5209]

"INDEED! I was lost in it. Thank God for beautiful music that touches the soul. I the name of "MY" Lord and Savior, "Jesus Christ." AMEN.😎✌

[@prestonbyrd2670]

Amen

[@thewolfofwokest7521]

KZbin should be crucified for putting an ad in the middle of that soul melting greatness.

[@MrSerbru]

One of my best song ever.....

[@miken2213]

you think how at this time these people got together and like a spark of magic they come together to make this great music and was their time to shine and every one of them did'' the music speaks for itself, don't ever stop , young people today I don't understand with not liking this type of music are you kidding me'', this is music.

[@davidzager9122]

imnot even 30 yet and when iw as growing up it wasnt nursery rhymes it was pink floyd skinnard and allmans all day long.im always discovering grateful dead covers and great covers with warren it never ends.this music speaks what we cannot describe

[@williampoole5088]

mike n you are so right about Young People. They dont open there minds and feel this music. God wilp help them. Warren will lead them. hes a national treasure.

[@coolheat1957]

amen brother.

[@harleyplanet6282]

mike n i mean im 16 but ive seen alot for 16 yrs so maybe im naturally attracted to music with soul and maturity in it over boring overproduced pop music

[@ritawinn491]

OMG! This touched my soul......One of my all time favorite songs by Etta James....but he knocks this out of the park! Brought tears........

[@MrFrankcarp]

She knocked it out of the park too!

[@danielhays608]

Everytime.

[@txredbelle]

Have loved Gov't Mule for years. Everything Warren Haynes has done over the years is amazing. He's a southern rock icon and if you think you haven't heard him before...well I bet you have! Gov't Mule isn't his first band after all ;)

[@deanmyrick7848]

He was in the Allman Brothers, right?

[@jeremyleebunnell4748]

Kevin

[@creekgirl61]

Such an awesome version of this song. I can listen to this same song all day!

[@nevilleherd4334]

barb easler Me to end of story

[@bonnieallsup]

I miss Mt. Jam thanks for the awesome memories of the best music 🎵

[@markchambers2624]

Janis Joplin would of been proud of this bluesy take back from days when heart and soul was put into the making of this sound, very few could have pulled this off. Her voice made me think of Joplin and that doesn't happen till today!!!

[@lookiloo100]

listen to Beth Hart

[@2pissonyou]

I'd rather go blind...then watch you walk away from me! I hadn't heard this in years. Brought a couple of tears to my face!

[@karenaz7918]

I have seen GM 5 times and they just keep getting better. They always put on a great show and they NEVER disappoint. I cannot wait to see their new tour in August.

[@johnrussell4496]

Warren your a great musician and I respect the appreciation you give your band members and guests thank you for your sacrifice and great work

[@dannypatterson4073]

love this song

[@helenthompson1025]

Love this rendition of a timeless classic! Thanks to baby bro Bill James for turning me on to Gov't Mule back in the day!!

[@dferris7767]

I absolutely love this song. I remember seeing Etta James and Dr. John perform on a B.B.King and Friends special. I've seen the recent performances of Warren performing this with Susan Tedeschi and then Beth Hart playing with Bonamassa and Beck. This performance is amazing. I get goosebumps and chills when I hear it.

[@wanwyll]

je suis fan de toutes les reprises de cette chanson, big up à toi Etta james, RIP....

[@gastonbluesman6705]

Te amo Warren Haynes!!! Gracias por tu talento !!!

[@holliegreenweatherford1324]

Love this version of Etta’s go blind, damn good!!!✌🏼

[@danielosullivan3110]

Something's got a hold on me !🥳🎈❤️🎉🚬

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Warren has so much SOUL! WOW! Amazing! INCREDIBLE!

[@ryanalopez3078]

Holy moly.. the whole flock gave me goosebumps

[@quit_kid7457]

This song really hits my soul. It’s made like I’ve never heard before.

[@quit_kid7457]

Totally totally worth listening to.

[@markhanke7858]

You can't get much more feeling in a song than that!

[@angelmerciless]

Shoot this is magical EttaJames Rather go Blind done by Gov't Mule one of my new favorite bands!

[@vickylivechat7883]

Same here

[@andrewblack7852]

Oh they aren’t new!! Just ignored for years

[@andrewblack7852]

Tedeschi trucks, widespread panic etc!!

[@tommanley5210]

Welcome to the family!

[@bobmoxie5570]

He and the band are wonderful!

[@timothylewis2450]

This is how you do it! Pulling out all the stops. Brilliant performance by all. I mean seriously, how do you even follow that? What a fantastic show that must have been.

[@annsavary3513]

awesome 👌

[@stevewinwood4279]

Hello Ann, how're you doing Comments like this are priceless, Thank you❤️ it's nice meeting you here

[@bryanweatherly935]

Hands down, my favorite live show ever!! Alicia and everyone else just absolutely killed it!

[@SuperSpectre1]

Commenting again.Turned Ear Buds UP!! From Gods Right Hand to my heart.Im 69.Trying to beat this cancer.With music like this. How can you loose ! ? Wherever I got this C..Nam, Thailand, Laos? Don't mean nuthin!! Sing to me Alicia!!!

[@haroldbrown6630]

Wow. Beautiful rendition of a classic. Spectacular all around .... and the vocals, lord.

[@williamnicoll7114]

I 💘 Etta James 🎵 period. Government mule and Warren Haynes and friends can describe 🎵 and turn music into a new sensation

[@lyndaoldham5608]

It just melts me in a puddle.

[@trondschjo7209]

Jeeeses....what a vocal...

[@kristieinge556]

Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@stevewinwood4279]

Hello Kristie, how're you doing Comments like this are priceless, Thank you❤️ it's nice meeting you here

[@lawnboyfromhell]

Wow, lot of talent on that stage!

[@GulfCoastNomad]

I wish this version was available on an album!

[@mdr1013]

Been a fan of the Mule since the beginning (saw them in 94 for the first time, I think it was their 2nd show). Anyway, this is the first time I've seen/heard the amazing Alecia Chakour. DAMN GIRL! :)

[@mandybarnette4883]

I can’t sleep! What a lullaby! Not oversung…,pure and raw!

[@putnamhunky]

I could never hear this version enough!! Thank You for Sharing!!

[@pipemasteruaw]

Fantastic!!! This song has so much meaning. Warren and Rod should do this together.

[@mikelopez9817]

Love Gov't Mule, love this song... speechless!!!

[@aarondykes4768]

The blues are alive!!!!!!!

[@DominicAJames]

Not anybody can sing this song ! great song !

[@wolfgangvetter2903]

Richtig geiler Blues einfach klasse ich bin froh das es die gibt

[@TurnerPhotoDesign]

Now I wanna hear Warren cover Tennessee Whiskey...

[@JonnySublime]

Why?

[@lyndaoldham5608]

@@JonnySublime I know he would blow it out of the water that's why.

[@darrellcooling7670]

And this folks is as good as it gets.

[@intimidator.jb3470]

We all can't be at every show, so a big "Hell Yeah!" for KZbin and all contributors!!

[@jimjazz150]

1st time listener to Govt Mule all the way from Australia. Simply sensational. I can't wait to hear more.

[@alexc2680]

Does it get any more authentic or real? No and they respected Etta James so much that they crushed it. RIP Etta James. Gov't Mule Rocks!!

[@JayBodean1]

This is FANTASTIC!!..

[@patsyhughes6374]

FANDAMNTASTIC SUMS IT UP GOD THIS IS SO GOOD,!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chentenumerouno]

One of THE top versions of this song. I love the emotion up on that stage. I wish I was there!

[@michaelangeletti8382]

Gov't Mule is an amazing group. i love them

[@chriscasey123]

Warren is an incredible singer

[@sergiokodemo6925]

Wonderful version, covers don't often sound like this!!!

[@debzee1111]

RAW. The Reflection on the Glass that I was Drinking......

[@jimmymcmillan4022]

This is beautiful