Etta James + Doctor John 'I'd Rather Go Blind' 1987

[@user99641]

Every time someone Like my comment I'll come back to watch the queen again❤😢

[@fayskelley]

💙💛❤️🩶🩵💙💜🤍💙

[@rebeccawrite1614]

This video is not a performance. It is an experience.

[@pearltaylor8956]

Becky Write about a

[@kuksybee]

You are so right. Etta drags you in and drowns you in love and passion. I play this video once a day. She's definitely one of my 5-a-day. That look she gives to Dr John before she goes deep is something else. Every day I play this and Luther with Cheryl Lynn from Soul Train. Love satisfaction

[@bevmacisaac]

Rebecca Write You nailed it!!

[@rudolfrainer89]

Rebecca Write l Pepe das

[@Whiskeyjack666ify]

Etta takes you to a better place every time she sings

[@reygomez2306]

This video will be watched by me till my dying days.

[@FletcherS92]

This performance, without fail gets me tearing up year after year. One of the greatest performances of all time. RIP

[@nRu1966]

me too

[@dayram6217]

Same. Im in tears

[@treeline9097]

@@dayram6217 ppppppppppppp0p0000p09

[@bradsmith9411]

Same

[@liamrdavidson]

tears of joy

[@shopcrate5687]

That's what you call a legendary stage performance

[@Mulavi]

Dr. John was in the right place at the right time for that one. Fantastic!

[@clionamoore8365]

I challenge anyone to listen to this and not end up with sore cheeks from smiling out of pure joy !

[@dorothythomas4800]

Yes yes in 2023 I have the biggest smile on my face. Now my face hurts😂😂😂😂

[@mobolaji01]

Challenge lost ❤

[@lisamccarthy6969]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@lisamccarthy6969]

Hits me good times an also bad times.....jus gets me every time❤

[@SeanLyles-j5q]

INDEED 👍

[@samlong2370]

I've watched this for years and can't find a better performance. I've decided it is the best video ever.

[@Carlschwamberger1]

They did nail it.

[@7865kenny]

sam long it is my favorite as well

[@Daisy-May-]

Absolutely...played it at my wedding 15yrs ago and still come back to it everytime

[@robertrichardson9953]

Dr. John still performs

[@Dethjingles995]

It's my favorite video of this song...

[@MichaelKelly-ts5ll]

Only two months ago did i stumble upon Etta James and i'm now 71 yrs. It's never too late to appreciate a genius. They just don't grow old. Namaste

[@kathybernier9560]

We're have you ben this is the best

[@itsalljan]

The range of emotions I felt during this song left me needing a cigarette and I don’t smoke.

[@aragregorian6039]

That is brilliant!!!

[@ttucker10466]

Hallelujah 🙌🏾

[@DannyStrickland-g9k]

I’m a guy and I think I just got pregnant !

[@kaybullo5291]

SHE WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER...........THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ETTE JAMES.. R.S.P. WE ALL LOVE U. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL VOICE WITH ALL OF US..

[@beachdog67]

And now they're all gone. But how lucky were we to live on the same planet, at the same time? Music has sustained my life for seven decades, and I thank all three of these artists for feeding me.

[@dayram6217]

Let us think of those artists with the most gratitude and respect.

[@beachdog67]

@@dayram6217 indeed. My feelings exactly.

[@starkheart4441]

beachdog67 Well said! My exact thoughts

[@delvikingjr5739]

Well said , I feel the same way Great music from the 40' to the 90's . After that , hmmm , no comment .

[@beachdog67]

@@delvikingjr5739 I have to respectfully disagree. I think remarkable music is still occurring, just that the hunt is more of a challenge than it was in my youth. But in many genres there are still gifted, passionate artists bringing us light. There is still new music that warms my heart, and nourishes my soul. Of course, there's a lot that does not also. Much of the latter is most readily accessible. I think some of that's the nature of the music business. And some (just for myself now) has to do with the fact I've aged out of the target demo for much of what's being done. It's not SUPPOSED to speak to me. Wouldn't be working right if it DIDN'T annoy grandpa.

[@jakubiak25]

Just woke to the news... I hope you are both singing together again now in heaven. RIP Dr John. Xx

[@neohomme]

I was shocked, to say the least...what a loss

[@jakubiak25]

did you not watch this video??? with BB King and Etta James, wherever these two are is heaven to me...

[@chicofromph33nix64]

@Big Bill O'Reilly c'mon dude.. you know what heaven is and where it's at. It's a man made fairy tale to keep ppl in check out of fear of going to hell.. get with the PROGRAM...

[@lilgreeneyesp637]

@@jakubiak25 ain't tha the truth

[@lilgreeneyesp637]

@Big Bill O'Reilly what is hell.... ???...

[@bobettejennett8085]

Rest In Peace for Etta James, Dr. John and B.B. King

[@katyhaymus1029]

⚘🍃⚘🍃⚘

[@maem9246]

@@katyhaymus1029, beautiful emoji artwork !

[@kennethwright3703]

I’m eighty two years of age.There still a party going on.

[@ahoneekesong9004]

@@kennethwright3703 that's amazing sir . You are so blessed. I am only 19 and I wish to age like you have 🧡.

[@kennethwright3703]

@@ahoneekesong9004 You

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

No one doing it quite like Miss Etta. Raw emotion and talent

[@Powerplay4545]

I LOVE that the audience totally understands Etta's incredible, soul-tearing heart-cry of lament at 3:45

[@atenauu1]

I have never seen such a perfect combination of voices - she is powerful yet subdued, he is meek yet leading her. Dr. John is carrying her from the middle of the song, supporting her, although we all know that such a force of the universe needs nothing but space to shine. I have listened to the clean, original recording, and it is wonderful in its perfection. But perhaps too perfect. This version, a bit raspy, a bit disorganised, is what blues is all about: suffering, inability to keep your soul together at times, and oh wonderful wonderful passion. This is something all serious musicians should aspire towards, regardless of the musical genre. Thank you Etta. You will never go away.

[@KafilDin]

Oh yeah

[@bender138]

I don't know about you,but I could see the "smoke of a distant fire" when they were looking at and singing at each other.

[@shannonfisher5829]

Well said. Here it is, may 2020, quarantine and tears are rolling. Being a musician on lockdown is brutal but I can listen to the greats, laugh, cry, sing along and for awhile I can forget the real world. Thank you

[@eggedon6112]

Atena, well stated. No truer words. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Xen-ov3nu]

They'd have made a fantastic couple

[@spiritualstars]

First time I’ve seen this rendition and I’m standing applauding x

[@BeerBreath702]

Ahhhhhhhhh. This is my 5372963648386274936264936294728863 time listening to this and I still get chills!!!!!!!

[@dougjack7912]

Shedding a quick tear for the legend that was Dr John. RIP Mac.

[@HenningOKlejs]

Taped this show off of the TV in 1988 when I was 15. I watched it over and over, and this performance blew me away. Today my stepdaughter visited and mentioned Etta James, and I found this. Now I'm choking up because of the power and soul of this song ❤️. Music is a strong force

[@sallyspits]

My girlfriend introduced me to Etta last night by showing me this video. I am speechless. I have always been an Amy Winehouse fan but this blows it out of the water.

[@lukedavis1769]

Pure, raw, unfiltered soul and oh so so smooth... What talent...

[@johnosborne2989]

Just amazing, what a soulful voice and Dr John. ❤❤❤❤

[@lazaruslong3654]

You know what the definition of a nightmare is? It's having to go on stage following THAT!

[@bamadeadhead]

Lazarus Long 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@spandalf]

Definitely!! She's incredible

[@katyhaymus1029]

🎯

[@sdfjgksgf]

If I'm not mistaken the next act was SRV and Buddy Guy.

[@elizabethcarter135]

Listening to this I can feel the cracks in her heart.

[@ZaynaBunny]

That was incredible. I got chills and tears. They don't do it like this anymore!

[@scottybhoy1988]

Music died man. Nowadays all they like is utter shite!

[@RM-gm7lu]

You can say that again my man

[@ninijoy6345]

no passion in todays music

[@jimblowBANKS]

check out Paolo nutinis cover. unreal

[@scottybhoy1988]

Seen it buddy:)

[@krearturadesign5397]

I've watched it million times myself! Love this performance

[@cas4554]

Absolutely stunning❤️

[@calvinhobbes5686]

RIP, Doctor, from an old (70) NOLA fan, who remembers what good weed you had. Peace, night trippin’ gris gris man. Last of the best.

[@janiceward2169]

70 years, plenty years ahead man...!!!

[@nolancoach8954]

Calvin Hobbes

[@user-ji8ll1qn6o]

wait you met him???

[@JimmieLouClements-hc6ht]

These two really knew how to pull the audience into the warm fuzzy feelings with their performance. ♥️♥️♥️

[@iainmason2762]

This never gets old - absolutely brilliant

[@hazelturner4017]

Omg i luv you both of you. Awesome song sing it girl. Boy sing it. Hugs to both of you.

[@raygaudet3183]

The Matriarch of the Blues at her best….RIP…Gone but not forgotten…

[@TF58582]

We are truly blessed to have their influence in music today. Still rather hear these songs than anything present. Hard to find artists that make you feel the true emotion of their songs like they are capable of.

[@bionikcruz223]

This song brings me tears all the time. Whos with me??

[@rockindubya557]

I been doing this a loooooong time. THIS is the greatest collaboration, EVER! Change my damn mind!

[@mannyhurtado2739]

Wow she will always have that amazing voice and especially all her songs long lives all her heart and soul ♥️

[@bradsmith9411]

Dammit! I keep watching this. 35 years (?) later. I keep watching this.

[@raquelarteaga2308]

Talk about making the song cry. Incredible, I am in my 30s in 2019, and I’m crying my eyes out. I can feel it in my soul - guess that’s why the call it soul music!

[@eggedon6112]

Awwwe! That's so nice, to feel, the music, right down in ya Soul! Happy trails.

[@naddorothy2321]

its hard to contain a tear with such a powerful song.

[@evongilford392]

Im crying 2..😭😭

[@saintclaire4897]

To think that I was introduced to at least two of these incredible performers through Sesame St.

[@angelahutchinson9261]

I listen to this,over and over and over.I never get enough.Please don't walk away from me baby please don't go.I've been there.

[@markfreitag1951]

I have no words. Just so much heart and soul. Love, love, love.

[@tedjh]

RIP Doc. Had to revisit this gem when I heard of your passing ♡

[@mackgrout]

tedjh me too

[@lukedavis1769]

Raw, unfiltered... Yet smooth and sensual. God given talent. 🕊️💜🕊️

[@lipsticklover34]

Yes, all three blues music legends, yet gone but NEVER FOROTTEN!! RIP to Mr. King, Ms. Etta & Dr. John singing to God in the heavens!!😇❤💙💙🙏🕊🕊🕊🎵🎼🎶

[@scurvyyyyyyyyyy]

Watched this more times than i can count. My favourite video on KZbin. Tears every time

[@carolyngordon746]

Absolutely stunning rendition, never tire of it , thank you!

[@aapple3749]

Two titans. We were so blessed to have them for as long as we did.

[@DannyStrickland-g9k]

This performance is the absolute personification of “GET A ROOM !” WOW…definitive version of this song !

[@stratmanjoe]

This song is INCREDIBLE! You just can’t fake honesty. They were singing to each other. It just don’t get no better than this. Wonderful post, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It touches my soul and everything else. 🙏✌🏻🎙🎶🎵

[@samcampbell3619]

This got to my core, amazing x

[@albertarichardson3218]

man this performance is amazing they dint do them like this anymore I love Etta and Dr John r so cute together RIP Etta

[@vondahe]

Alberta Richardson Amen to that. That’s because no one writes powerful love songs anymore, singers don’t sing with this strength anymore, and musicians cannot play like this, either. At best, some grinning mediocrities might attempt to copy these stars - and predictably fail. We will never again have stars like these because music today is about looks and image, not about your voice or ability to write music, let alone play instruments.

[@Seren3ti]

I love this so much it's one of my trusty go-to's. It never lets me down. Whatever is happening in life, it lights me right up, touches my soul, gets me laughing and cheering on these phenomenal singers, that have chemistry and talent for days...

[@inactive1435]

This is just the perfect example of a duet. Two artists vibing and getting so into the material that they lose themselves in the performance

[@steve7764]

Absolutely

[@kermitthompson8058]

Definitely a beautiful expression of losing yourself to a song and sharing it with another who feels the same vibe.

[@kevinsinvegas]

Miss Etta James is the ONLY singer that makes me cry every time I hear her!!! Total LOVE and RESPECT!!!

[@marycigarettes]

best thing ever ... what a performance ..oh my god.

[@bymyself9487]

OMG Ms Etta Doesn't want her Dr. John to go Love🖤🖤🖤it Thanks you 💙

[@Galilean6]

I can't even imagine seeing this amazing woman perform live...right in front of my face. I just can't even fathom. I would cry, I would die. RIP Etta.

[@itsthatwutangguy.9370]

+WomanInRed you are are a good person.my friend.

[@greens5283]

+WomanInRed i drove 3 hrs. to see etta when she played at trump taj in atlantic city in 2009. her son played on drums. she was amazing. her ankles though were the size of grapefruits. sadly, they had to help her on and off the stage. she died about 3 years later. jeff beck on guitar and beth hart singing do a wonderful job of this song.

[@rozenaxsax5133]

I saw her twice in San Francisco in the mid 70's. She played there a lot at the Stud bar. Right up there in our faces. She was always awesome and had a fantastic band with a long-blonde-haired guitarist named Brian something who was really really great. Never did know his last name.

[@jozseftoth619]

Paulie h

[@jozseftoth619]

Paulie h

[@robertbiondo]

She gives me chills ❤

[@edcotter5163]

Watch her face at the 5:11 mark. She knew hit everything right! It's my favorite live performance by any artist ever. So much emotion expressed its beyond words. Someone hurt her emotionally and this song was her way to grieve it. Stunningly powerful and eternal! Thank you Etta! Rest in Peace!

[@joanwright2829]

Ed Cotter

[@markdelnegro1555]

Ed Cotter iiii

[@tommyscott2515]

Ed Cots nsn

[@angelahutchinson9261]

Well put

[@peterklein3354]

I guess she was confident before. It struck me at 4:49 that she knew they both struck it for ages. Afterwards it was running for the home-run. I agree - marvelous performance

[@jeniC12]

Gives me chills. She was pure talent. He killed it too.

[@MrMobo41]

First the chills, then the chills keep rollin, then when Doc steps up, them ol' chills turned to goose flesh, and when the two moan out together, I tell you the truth, this old man shed tears of joy for the song, and tears of regret that they are gone. RIP you two.

[@thescottishgypsy4750]

Absolutely epic

[@kendrasspongeasmr210]

Listenin after the bad news. Fly high and keep singin Dr John!

[@Outspoken.Humanist]

I last commented a year ago and it's time for more. 😁 I sing with a blues band, just local bars and functions but we have fun. I understand how to put real emotion into a song to make it feel authentic but Etta James takes us all to school. Without doubt my very favourite version of this song

[@andrewbarone8605]

I wish they made music like this today.

[@timhill2849]

andrew barone... they aint got a clue how to make music like this nowadays. No clue.

[@melodysetliff3726]

Me too

[@viringiawilson3487]

🍷🍸🍓🍓🍓🍓🌹🎩

[@Human36262]

Two years later am still wishing the same

[@viringiawilson3487]

@@Human36262 🛀🌹🙌👭💋💘👢👠

[@5490985]

Such a legend giving me chills and tears I tell you!

[@alyxcoward3734]

I come back to this video all the time - and no matter how many times I watch it, I still get goosebumps.

[@anielia1219]

i sob each time i watch this performance. whenever i need a good cry, i come right back here.

[@mule5150-js6nf]

noone betta than etta .....a natural voice ...and so much feeling....

[@nr7861]

I'm so high, but I have decided that I should live my life by the feelings I get from this video

[@kimberlyrachalgreen]

Wow! Etta is a one-of-a kind treasure, and this just reinforces that fact! Did you see how Dr. John had to prepare himself for that performance - he knew what he was getting himself into! Rest in Heaven Miss Etta. You've earned it...

[@buddylarsen6647]

Lord have mercy, that was beautiful

[@elizaphe58]

Rip rocking around my living room.What a Duet still rocking today!

[@rickyleftridge6981]

ETTA JAMES YOU TOUCH THE CORE OF WHAT TRUE LOVE IS ALL. ABOUT; I 'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, MY FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIME.EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE FROM DOCTOR JOHN!!!

[@cowboyboots123]

My all time favorite musical moment!

[@alexoliva3190]

Probably THE best version of this song I’ve ever heard. Their voices were made for each other.

[@landodez7068]

three legends on one stage one of the greatest moments in music. it doesn't get any better than this. get chills when she hits that note 👍👏👏👏👏

[@ksullivan728]

I still have this on VHS. Wonderful show. Talk about legends, other performers on that show were Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Paul Butterfield, Chaka Khan, and others. Stevie Ray, Albert King & BB played The Sky Is Crying together; Stevie Ray died a year later. They're all gone now; I cry when I watch this.

[@joannews]

Love this, the singers yet the message is Crazy 'eh

[@tutz3269]

Holy crap! This is the best thing on the internet.

[@shelaakaumi]

Miz Etta James Dr. John B.B. King. Together. I just got goose bumps whe Dr. John came out, walking toward Etta and they began to sing. It got to me so good, tears started falling. Whew! I agree. An experience!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@shirleystevenson9869]

I believe all the good music is in HEAVEN !

[@AustinTeutsch-ow9sy]

THIS is so fine, it will never get any better, so don't go looking for it, it's right in front of you. RIP Etta and the Dr.

[@kimberlyrachalgreen]

Amazing! RIP Etta. You were the cream of the crop.

[@lynnkuehn2164]

I miss you b.b. king and Etta James . I'm sorry that I missed your show in sanfranico. At the time my brother got tickets for me a ticket to fly to see your show . My boss said no. If I did go to your show and fly out to California my boss told me don't come back ,

[@roystonmacadam3916]

Oh my bejesus what a performance by two beautiful souls! RIP 😎

[@derekhalliday9274]

What a emotional rollercoaster of a song,

[@rickrikkardo8346]

Please Don't Walk Away From Me Baby...Please Don't Walk Away From Me Baby...I'D Rather Be Blind!!! What An Amazing Performance!!! And Thats How U Do IT!!!!!

[@dianeashmore2597]

yes yes music..

[@melodysetliff3726]

Someone please bring back the real old school

[@viringiawilson3487]

💋💋💋💋💋💗💛💙💚💛💜👗

[@felyjohnson1571]

I don't know about you, but me in August of 2023 it's still on my play list and at 61 years young, probably will be on the list till the end of this ride!

[@greghawkes9239]

Was lucky to see her perform a few times. Her and Aretha best ever.

[@OpalJustice]

I cover "At Last" and I've loved that song since the first time I sang it, but this...watching this felt like a religious experience. Just...WOW! I hate that I never got to meet her. God rest her soul.

[@rainaspook4082]

R.I.P Miss Etta James this takes the breath out of ya what a pair such a lady and song crying oxoxo

[@AlejandraCorrea-yz9dl]

Beautiful performance.

[@MrSupernova111]

Amazing performance! I think you don't have to have lived in this era to appreciate the talent.

[@Alexandra_acount3]

Soooo right, All you need are ears and too listen.

[@luigidimarco629]

Out of all the performance through the years that Etta,and Dr Jon gave the one in 1987 was a monumental performance a genuine classic. AWSOME! !!!

[@bdobro240]

Big Momma kills it for the 35 lost souls truly amazing your lying to yourself if you can't catch a groove to this

[@nikkichevyable]

It isn't a matter of them lying to themselves as it is their brain can't comprehend

[@MichaelScarborough423]

When Etta James gives you a headlock on stage, you go with it, lol. Fantastic performance.

[@TSALAGI1839]

Ladies and Gentlemen, you just saw lighting caught in a bottle!!!!!!!!!!

[@viringiawilson3487]

💋💋💓💞👍

[@dlp2006]

Watching all the dr John videos in my favourites, such a brilliant musician rip

[@resumebyron6825]

Absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@direwolf8124]

I'm in my forties and I showed this video to my 21 year old son. He said she acts like its effortless for her to sing so powerful. I said son she's not acting, she's that great. He was amazed and startled checking out her songs