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

[@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.

[@frankimusmaximus3012]

Amazing. Today is my father's 70th birthday. I came to visit him and showed him this video. I'm sorry for your loss, but thank you for reminding me how fortunate I am.

[@James-y4m]

Of his music, you don’t want use with government me and when he covers other songs, they’re very good

[@cecileparr4394]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@DavidNelson-xt1ye]

Just a great performance who agrees

[@davidreynolds4684]

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

[@goldog2816]

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

[@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.

[@randydubesky8112]

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

[@Johnproffitt-ov3ce]

They must be musically retarded

[@Johnproffitt-ov3ce]

Look up kariss ended

[@williamnicoll7114]

This jam is beyond spectacular

[@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

[@bennybeauregard5790]

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

[@dannylau8010]

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

[@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.

[@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..

[@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

[@DavidS-pw5gd]

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

[@markzentz1190]

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

[@ronaldbrockway643]

I agree with you Mark.

[@keithbradberry9178]

Strategic way to get you to pay from premium.

[@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

[@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.

[@maryrobert9220]

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

[@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

[@lornavanthof6106]

Damn, the man can sing!! Love him.

[@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

[@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!

[@helenthompson1025]

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

[@bhenderson7651]

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

[@thewolfofwokest7521]

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

[@guskuratlejr232]

Amazing guitar players right there!

[@lornavanthof6106]

where has this man been all my life? Great cover

[@bernadettelicata1493]

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

[@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...

[@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!!!

[@c1whit]

Just incredible - watch this at least once a week

[@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.

[@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.

[@stephw6816]

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

[@bonnieallsup]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@wanwyll]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@danielhays1967]

Everytime.

[@63stevemeier]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@stuartsiglain3972]

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

[@putnamhunky]

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

[@holliegreenweatherford1324]

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

[@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 !

[@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

[@pipemasteruaw]

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

[@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 😢😢😢

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@haroldbrown6630]

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

[@sergiokodemo6925]

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

[@GulfCoastNomad]

I wish this version was available on an album!

[@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.

[@mikelopez9817]

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

[@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.

[@ryanalopez3078]

Holy moly.. the whole flock gave me goosebumps

[@bobmoxie5570]

He and the band are wonderful!

[@jimjazz150]

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

[@ajungilaks8552]

That is so m a r v e l o u s, so great! Thx a lot for this very fine tune!

[@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.

[@bryanweatherly935]

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

[@patsyhughes6374]

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

[@dannypatterson4073]

love this song

[@MrSerbru]

One of my best song ever.....

[@mandybarnette4883]

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

[@ojmaz]

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

[@wolfgangvetter2903]

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

[@lawnboyfromhell]

Wow, lot of talent on that stage!

[@mikekrol7485]

I have this wish where I run into Warren Haynes in a casual setting and I'm able to convey to him how thankful I am that he chose music as his profession . I live 20 minutes from Asheville now, so there's hope.

[@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.

[@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.

[@stickystinky]

No other versions are half as good as this performance!! Warren is the man!! Alicia is breath taking!

[@chentenumerouno]

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

[@gastonbluesman6705]

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

[@StarBaby207]

This is an incredible cover of a classic song. Warren Haynes is amazing!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

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

[@redeye9140]

Just a wonderful time to here this. Thanks. Wayne does, "in to the mystic" OMG so so good with Mr Trucks on slide.

[@williamnicoll7114]

This Government Mule song is a sensational version of one of my favorite soulful singers Etta James. Govt Mule is a band that is probably why everyone that.has seen this band mind is blown away. And if you have a chance to see them especially outdoors do not miss this band

[@dalefrye5563]

Awesome performance!! I never tire of listening to these great artists do this.

[@scottmollan8904]

My mum listens to the Etta James original of this song. It's haunted me through my life - but the moment I heard Warren and The Mule sing it, it made me cry.

[@lesliewhite1435]

Chills!! This is amazing, love it!! Its second to my favorite version The Chicken Shack cover with Christine McVie singing.

[@debzee1111]

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

[@Beenthere61]

Amazing such a great rendition of a song I have loved for a very long time….🙏😊🎙🎵🌹🕯

[@suegibson8914]

WOW, I will be listening to this track for a very very very long time. I love it. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@lynncope8266]

The. Most awesome band

[@estherselinka2740]

rock on Gov''t Mule, I saw this while browsing for Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man, performs and reminds me a little love a very good version of Leon Russell. this band is incredible and I'm glad I followed it to this point new school version of Old School

[@aarondykes4768]

The blues are alive!!!!!!!

[@sylvislellis77]

Wow, I'd never heard of this band before today. Followed a link for Gold Dust Woman here, and I'm glad I did!! They are awesome!!

[@mikeleosborne3622]

mule and Warren ,woody, epps, rock out.

[@Major1026]

Sylvia Ellis Give Tedeschi Trucks band a listen!!

[@jimperez4619]

Sylvia Ellis I can vouch for Tedeschi Tucks band they may be the best live band in America today

[@sylvislellis77]

I'll definitely check out that band. Thanks for the suggestion

[@lucashaase9817]

Check out Blackberry Smoke also.