MINDBLOWING! Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa - I'd Rather Go Blind

[@StevenEverett7]

Beth by herself is fantastic. Joe by himself is incredible. Put them together and they're incomparable!

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

For real!

[@aryansigrid]

Joe is something Special, 'one of a kind & a very handsome man if I may say so! (Joe is a G.O.A.T). Please check out Beth's "Discography" you won't regret an ounce of it! Beth won a competition singing @ 27 yrs old in 1997, [i think], the rest is history, as they say. (Beth has had one hell of a life, she's packed about 9 into her life so far. I love Beth for everything she's done, gone through & her amazing successes. Beth has one of the best voices in Rock, FULLSTOP!) TY for your reaction Merry Xmas & a Happy 2023!! 🤩

[@johntremmel3949]

Actually in my personal opinion I thought the Kennedy center honors version with Jeff beck was superior to this version

[@StevenEverett7]

@@johntremmel3949 I've seen both versions. I much prefer this version. I love every song in this particular concert. I guess it's just a matter of personal preference. Have a nice day!

[@johntremmel3949]

@@StevenEverett7 yourself merry Christmas

[@GranpaMike]

Of those 25 million views, 2 million might have been me. This is the best performance of all time. I love these two amazing performers!

[@PK--ITA]

Yes, Maneskin has been watched by millions of people, but they still make shit, not music... Just how many people watch something doesn't mean it's worth it.

[@GranpaMike]

@@PK--ITA Agreed. But let me ask you this -- if a band's video only has 13 views in 10 years, what does that say about their music? A big indicator of view counts is the age demographic. I see this with a lot of old, "real" Country music videos. Great music, but most of those in their fan base don't watch KZbin. A classic Country song might have a couple million views while some pathetic flavor-of-the-week group signs with the right publicity agents and gets 20 million views in a month. Beth and Joe are exceptional performers, and have a tremendous base of loyal fans. The quality of their work speaks for itself, regardless of how many YT views get tallied. Thanks for your thoughts, Piotr.

[@PK--ITA]

@@GranpaMike I've never watched a video based on views alone, never since YT exists, because that's what most viewers measure. Do you believe in the idea of "if everyone is watching it must be good"? I don't, it's like walking in a flock of sheep, if they go then I have to go, no thanks. I watch what I want to watch. If something is worth my attention, it may have even 5 views in 15 years, but if I like it, I don't give a shit how many people saw it. bye

[@chadhansen9504]

Lol me too!!

[@anitathompson9360]

lol😂 me too

[@walterfletcher8276]

Takes me back to when I used to play albums. People would complain is that all you listen to. This is one of those you can't stop listening to.

[@rangergreen3995]

This was amazing...more than amazing.

[@138NastyNate]

You HAVE to check out Beth Hart Am I The One Live at Paradiso...Make sure its the live at Paradiso version...Its hand down one of thee best live performances ever!! Its from early 2004..Its a must watch!!

[@astonsfan]

Beth Hart "Am I the One" live at Paradiso. One of the BEST live performances ever !!! One is the loneliest number.......

[@randyfergus8781]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly how it's done.

[@randyfergus8781]

That was also the last song of the encore from a well over two hour show.

[@paul00390]

Beth and Joe are a force to be reckoned with.

[@jannacoogle6582]

Beth Is heart is the greatest Female artist on the planet

[@arjaylee]

Beth is an absolute force of nature. So many of her shows are therapy sessions for she and her audience. Her songwriting is top notch.

[@RobertDeMartin]

Joe is the best in the world!

[@davelewin59]

Beth doing Am I The One live at the Paradiso in Amsterdam is ridiculously amazing !!

[@ronhall5395]

It is crazy performance. I was not sure if I liked it or not until I read her back story. It put so much of that concert into perspective. She is awesome. Check out her single, " Bad woman Blues"

[@davelewin59]

@@ronhall5395 Check her out at The Paradiso in the Netherlands performing "Am I The One" !!!

[@wendellburkhart8297]

Soon as I saw you were reacting to my favorite female vocalists ever and one of my favorite Guitarists ever I had to watch your reaction .

[@kelleewolfe2834]

You can tell she's clean. She looks beautiful and brighter. ❤

[@moniqueleroux2198]

These two childhood prodigies are incomparable on stage! Nobody can deny fact that Joe is one of the top guitarists alive. The true brilliance, in my opinion, is Beth Hart's live performances. She sells the song because she lives it and she leaves it all on stage. I've been in the music business for over 30 years and I have never seen a better female artist than Beth Hart. Her writing is poignant and meaningful and her musicianship, on multiple instruments, is top notch! Rasp range ( 4 octaves), vibrato and tone!

[@sgillcomp12]

A very inviting set, I Love it, Thanks for your wonderful content.

[@scott3744]

There must be at least four or five other live performances where Beth sings this song, and they're all great, but this performance, with Joe Bonamassa, is 'the one' 👍😎

[@hlawrencepowell]

In my opinion, the greatest live performance of all times.

[@davidyerkey7425]

Totally agree Lawrence! I'm 63 and have seen many, and THIS performance is second to none without a doubt.

[@chrispy865]

I love it when I find new reactors discovering what they've been missing with Beth & Joe. This performance still makes me well-up because of Beths unparalleled commitment to her craft. Absolutely love them both. Peace and love. 🥰

[@EricHepp]

I wan't to see her again. SOON !

[@theglanconer6463]

One of the best live concerts ever. Just beyond beautiful.

[@daviddavison3970]

Thanks!

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you very much for your generosity and support

[@roadkill7314]

I think the greatest thing I've discovered on KZbin is Beth Hart. By far the best artist that few have heard of. Check out any live performance of hers, she's absolutely fire! Oh yeah, Joe's not to shabby either. One of the best blues guitarists in the world but also better known than Beth. I look forward to more reactions of these two together or individually; you won't be disappointed.

[@texaseagle1991]

The Late Great Etta James is smiling down tonight...they killed this!!!

[@carlwilliams6977]

Ditto for Bonamassa and BB, with The Thrill Is Gone! Who could imagine that little nerdy kid with a cowboy hat, could pull it off. Apparently... BB did!

[@davidboivin7996]

Beth Hart - Am I The One Live at Paradiso. Beth on the wild side. 🔥

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Greetings again from The Netherlands, She has a litle song called "Am I The One"

[@andrewkinslow8725]

This. THIS is the real definition of talent. Not whisper singing, not aping 20 seconds of someone else’s words and music on a cell phone and especially not Americas best karaoke. I was lucky to see both Beth and Joe earlier this year when they each came through Indy. BEST time EVER!

[@walterfletcher8276]

When I'm scrolling and I see this performance I have to watch. Doesn't matter Who's reacting or if I've already seen it or not. I have to watch. It's just Awesome!!!

[@crazydale1000]

I'm an old guitar player. I love how Joe always stays in the groove. He is a great player and I'm sure he can shred. He doesn't show off. He fits his solos right into the mood of the song.

[@barrydouglas6276]

I agree fully! Along the way he also debunks the notion that a telecaster is a poor choice for lead. IMO this solo is better for the tele tone and in the understated accompany role he found all the sweet textures of a very versatile instrument.

[@catherinealderman4448]

Love your face when Beth started singing

[@JJ_LovesMusic]

Hands down, the best cover of this song I've ever heard!

[@MiK01]

We saw Beth Hart live with her band on dec. 06 in Hannover / Germany . She is still incredible

[@ggoflove7253]

Lucky you !

[@MiK01]

@@ggoflove7253 If you have the opportunity to see Beth Hart live, take it.

[@troydruckenmiller1751]

You witnessed one of the top ten blues guitarists of all time. Of course nobody compares to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Then the founders Sister Rosette Tharpe then John Lee Hooker. Then BB King and Albert King. Muddy Waters. Buddy Guy . Howling Wolfe and finally Eric Clapton. These blues musicians gave me a strong foundation in which all other modern music derives from except maybe classical.

[@jamestalkington6306]

You should check out colin lake and larkin poe.

[@dougdecloedt8450]

Rory Gallagher & Gary Moore

[@runyunhyde4373]

Beth is the best live performer out there right now. Any live song by her is amazing

[@randywhite1724]

As my beautiful mother used to say, “Blues is adult music”. I assume she meant it usually deals with sad topics. Blues must be felt before it can be sung. Beth feels this song and her life story has many struggles.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Original by Etta James circa 1969 I suggest Etta James " I'd Rather Go Blind" Live at Montreux" 1976 a must reaction!

[@lutz1114]

No one with more pure soul in her voice. She went through some bad times, but is back and as strong as ever. Joe is really in a class of his own. I hope you react to more of their music.

[@BlueDragon53]

Great reaction Rosalie, I'd suggest you listen to Beth Hart - Leave The Light On (Live At The Royal Albert Hall) it's beautiful.

[@larrybookhamer1176]

Rosalie, you are by far the best. I thought I was the only one who felt music like you do.❤

[@jackscott5593]

Beth is the Stevie Ray Vaughan of vocalists...raw, soulful, passionate, and coming from someplace deep and magical. **Texas Flood at El Macambo**

[@MrMachineHead]

I leave a light on - If that song don't grab your heart the same way this one does I don't know which one ever would...

[@zazune56]

Watch her early performance live at the Paradiscio called AM I The One. RAW...PASSIONATE..SHE IS A WILDCAT!

[@jeezopeez]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the world-class band backing these amazing artists! There are no better out there.

[@williamcabell142]

That’s real music...PERIOD! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 She is the Queen of Blues!

[@dirtshredder8737]

One of best performance s I've ever seen.

[@thisisbeast7357]

Joe is arguably the best guitar player around. I would love to see more of him on here. He sings as well. But yes, them together is special

[@tombodet7918]

Wow that was incredible !!

[@romanazzitube]

The absolutely best cover of Etta James"I'd rather go blind" I ever heard ❤I love Beth Hart... And Joe, OMG... a giant..! ❤

[@janmartenhoogebeen4980]

Was at this very concert in Amsterdam. Absolutely amazing! Beth is really well known here in the Netherlands.

[@ronstoner1823]

This is easily one of my top 5 favorite songs ever. If not #1.

[@clotilderomeo]

Thank you for this video I listened to this piece " Rather go blind" sung by Etta James, Tina Turner ,Beyoncè and others. Some were great Interpretations In live others in studio , in movies with choruses, with vocalists, with "tears" flowing from eyes with long eyelashes, all certainly with participation according to their soul, but I can say that, at least for me, Beth,especially the version at the Paradise in Amsterdam. with Joe Bonamassa at guitar ,really put a soul, through voice and gestures, which encompasses love, fear, jealousy, resentment, anger and, at the end you feel the sweetness and pain together asking not to be abandoned and, preferring to say that it would be better to go blind not to see the betrayal Love from Roma,Italy. 🤩

[@thomasdirk8024]

I saw Beth in November of this year. What an incredible singer and Performer. She feels the Songs it shows…. Class Act! Same with Joe: an outstanding Guitarist!

[@corralescoyote]

I truly believe this was a sincere tribute to Etta James, both Beth and Joe❤

[@bethmcright9731]

Magnificent x2💙💜

[@saan2e635]

Enjoyed your reaction!! Beth and Joe is OMGosh!!! Loved it 😂

[@jackdaw7781]

I have yet to hear a better cover version. Incredible!

[@jasonremy1627]

You've got a good ear regarding "Tennessee Whiskey" and "I'd Rather Go Blind". Chris Stapleton's version is a deliberate mash-up of the two. He took the lyrics of the David Allen Coe song and set it to the music of the Etta James song.

[@flamedealership]

Had to pause - got goosebumps all over, even on my bones! This goes straight to the heart. OK, will continue now... Is this gripping your heart, or what? Blues, if done so extraordinarily, lets you partake in the artists pain, their emotions and soul like no other musical genre, even if it is a cover. And Joe's guitar playing elevates the heartbreak in Beth's voice to a higher level when turning it into a duett (and this is coming from an old metalhead). On a funny sidenote to your lyrics analysis, Rosalie, and your mentioning of "Jolene": look up "Chapel Hart - You can have him Jolene". Three ladies taking a modern, emancipated approach to Dolly's song - you will love it!💛

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I agree. Mind blowing work. I think I have that in my “watch later” playlist :) need to check it out

[@IFRfun]

Thanks Rosalie; greatly appreciate your technical knowledge blended with your insights and articulation. Love how you really pay attention to every aspect of the singer and band members without BS comments and interruptions. Agree with the comments below about Beth and Joe. Amazing performance.

[@TxFlyBoy1]

Incredible performances by both Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa. Great reaction by you, Rosalie...your facial expression and body language told the story of how the performance was powerfully moving you. Loved it all.

[@Rackelhane]

Yupp...The Queen of Blues.❤

[@sunshynff]

Beth and Joe are both such pros at what they do. Couple of fun facts....I know you play guitar and really appreciated that solo, it's one of my all time favs, if you notice with the one camera angle when it first starts, you get a good view of Joe's picking hand, he uses a picking technique made popular by Albert King and a few other Blues greats, called either Hybrid Picking or Hide-a-Pick, if you notice he has the pick tucked back in the crook of his forefinger, and picks with his fingers only at first, then later switched to the pick, and back again a couple times, until the crescendo which is all pick. It's a very difficult technique to master going back in forth quickly but gives a very distinct blues sound. You have a VERY good ear, I've only seen a couple other reactors pick up on the Tennessee Whisky relation. Here's the thing though, the original song was written in 1980 by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove, who offered it to George Strait who turned it down, then to David Allen Coe who loved it and released it on the Album of the same name in 1981, then in 1983 George Jones released a cover similar to Coe's version. When Chris Stapleton was an unknown, but respected songwriter, in Nashville, him and his band would play the local dive bar scene on weekends for fun and extra cash. One of Chris's biggest musical influences growing up was Etta James, while he loved the lyrics to Tennessee Whiskey, he decided to merge them with the music of "I'd Rather Go Blind" and that is how he played Tennessee Whisky at the dive bars. It became such a fan favorite with the locals, when he decided to release some of his own music in 2015, his manager talked him into including his version of Tennessee Whisky on his debut album, and the rest is history! Great reaction by the way!!

[@jemezangler908]

Amazing performance and great reaction and analysis as always Rosalie! Thanks and keep the blues reactions coming!

[@brucecronin6396]

Love your reaction, I've watched it a few times and have a few more comments. Joe's solo has to rate on my 'Top-Ten" ALL-Time. Partially due to his guitar a 1951 Fender "No-Caster" tele, he fondly named "The Bludgeon". also this song was the second encore in a 10 song set. Loved watching you enjoy this performance.

[@anitathompson9360]

priceless ❤😅

[@BurnieThompsonShow]

My favorite musical performance ever.

[@ivanveljkovic6242]

I adore you♥️

[@fjnw]

Beth: wow. Joe: wow. Storytelling of them both: wow. Just wow!

[@pauljohnstone180]

Rosalie, when I saw that you were going to react to this song I thought, "Oh boy, here we go, Rosalie is going to get her socks knocked off!" Awesome reaction! Thank you! ☺💛 PJ

[@lifesahike1679]

What a wonderful talent she and Joe are and all the rest of the band .

[@chamberlainwonder369]

Thank you very kindly Rosalie

[@uwetessenow985]

Guten Tag Rosalie Ich habe Joe in einem Konzert in Fulda erlebt. Ich hatte die ganze Zeit English mindblowing . Er ist einer der besten Gitarristen aller Zeiten und hat schon mit Clapton und BB King gespielt. Du musst dir unbedingt das Gitarren Battle mit Eric Gales anhören!! Beth Harth habe ich dieses Jahr live in Leipzig erlebt gleiches Ergebnis wie bei Joe. Hier empfehle ich unbedingt Ihre letzte CD auf der Sie Led Zeppelin singt. Wahnsinn!! Die ein schönes Weihnachtsfest.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Wow das ist Hammer. Das muss echt toll gewesen sein

[@NC-iz4zo]

when you put a great voice with great guitar, you get magic !!! etta did this for leonard chess

[@mikemurphy1700]

Beth recently released an entire album of Led Zeppelin songs....knocks it out of the park !!!!!!!!!!

[@jenk264]

Beth Hart is amazing

[@shoemaker688]

My country. The Netherlands and I've been to a concert of Joe witch was incredible. But I never saw the together. My son in law was doing the warming up for them here and though he's been around he was gobsmacked. He e Beth and she is a great person. How great it is to meet and speak to one of the greatest blues female singers ever.? Rock on Rosalie.

[@Digeeedad]

After watching this awesome performance, I realized that I’ve been going to Beth concerts for 20 years! Really grateful to have been there to experience her early small venue shows through larger venues, always hoping she’d get deservedly huge. Amazing woman, every show unforgettable! So awesome to see her here at a sold out Royal Albert Hall in London! You go woman…..

[@mljrotag6343]

I believe it is the same chord progression as Tennessee Whiskey.

[@rafaelrivera9508]

Happy holidays... positive vibes from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@SylvieODonnell53]

My favourite Beth Hart songs are 'I'll stay with you ' and 'Tell her you belong to me '

[@keith6485]

Great reaction! It is so enjoyable to watch someone who feels what I feel when I see these two together. Nobody covers Etta James like Beth. And Joe is, IMO, the best living blues guitarist performing today. I have seen Joe in concert several times and I swear he gets better every time. If you get the chance, make the effort to see him. Simply amazing.

[@jamesmeadows2276]

You’ve found two of my favorites. Two of this generation’s best❤️

[@donstand2195]

I saw an interview with Beth and she had me crying she's just a beautiful young lady inside and out I already loved her singing and then fell in love with her as a person she's just absolutely amazing

[@nancymartineau-bauman8770]

Together they are fantastic, on their own with their band they are equally fantastic. A few more from this concert you should react to are "Somethings Got A Hold On Me", "Nutbush City Limits", "Close to My Fire" are great to start with. You should really go back a ways and listen to Beth Hart "Am I the One" live at Paradiso, Beth Hart "Caught Out in the Rain" Live at Royal Albert Hall, "Leave the Light On" and "Take it Easy On Me" Royal Albert Hall. Just a few to start with. Love your reactions~

[@marvinboswell6889]

Great reaction, great music

[@simplyamazed4059]

Beth Hart and Ann Wilson are my favorite female singers. I appreciate Beth so much and I'm so proud of her. I thank her for all the joy she has brought me with her incredible talent.

[@denisconor648]

The most genuine reaction so far.

[@GerritvanBrussel-d5u]

That is soul !!!❤ From the heart !!! Love it !!!

[@danimoksia5691]

Please react to "Am l the one" Live at Paradiso. It will blow your mind.

[@ThomasEJensen_TEJ]

You should really react to Beth heart in Paradiso. singing 'Am i the one' it's a showcase for all singers on how to get the audience, and interact. while delivering with her voice.

[@luiskarnov6131]

Great reaction! try Beth & Joe: I'll Take Care Of You (at Beacon Theater, NY ) and you will going to experience another mind blowing video. Exito!!

[@jimpaquette8007]

Wow what a powerful duo its what performing live is all about one of the best I've ever seen thanks for the reaction its an early Christmas gift!!

[@fredvanwyk5869]

I really like that you did this! Found it even. This was quite a memorable concert with many, many superb performances. I believe I have all of them on my playlist. There is so little blues nowadays. Thank you for this.

[@FredAlexander-wx5sp]

WOW.

[@normanleitholf6750]

Joe was discovered by BB King when he was 8 Years old. If you live Joe, Your love Stevie Rey Vaughn's Texas Flood Live at the El Macambo.

[@douglasloss]

For me, Joe's solo here has some feel in it's lyrical style to some of Carlos Santana's solos. But of course, Joe is a force to be reckoned with all by himself. As for Beth, there aren't enough superlatives to describe her voice, her talents, everything about her.

[@edwardjohnson9745]

It's a Etta James song...which is the same chord progression as the Chris Stapleton song...but obviously decades before..but that's music..I have seen Beth hart..like all great artists..even better live

[@danielwilliams6952]

Her voice + his guitar = the perfect storm. Nothing can compare to these two

[@carlwilliams6977]

"Love is a verb, not an emotion." Still pondering that one! One of the more interesting reaction videos I've seen.

[@michaelgreen2463]

A force of nature,is Beth Hart truly brilliant. .

[@kenwill-jp8xw]

I love how you feel the music,it goes right to your soul,as it does mine.

[@christophersimpson9245]

Beth always give you 200% in her performance, check out "Am I The One" live at The Paradiso she is totally awesome!