Paolo Nutini - I'd Rather Go Blind

Paolo Nutini - I'd Rather Go Blind - The Great American Songbook
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[@bargegirl2]

Absolutely mind blowing. My first time hearing this young man. I am 83 years old and still love music This is so very good. LOVE YOU PAOLO.

[@lexie9466]

You should try Matt Corby then :*

[@ciscobriano]

wendy bennetts it’s too fast . The band is playing a horrible version

[@ladybirdmclean0987]

God bless you... Good Music keeps the heart young... LOVE

[@TenderRein]

@@ciscobriano i suppose that's a matter of opinion? in my opinion, the drummer is doing a hell of a job driving that train. It's a different version, yes, but that's the point.

[@loopylou1071]

wendy bennetts I love you xx

[@Blossieshaheen60]

Paolo knows how to hurt in songs. Very few artists have that impact on your senses like this young man. Only person I would actually go and see live.

[@khay2025]

Yes, he is beautiful and young but has an old soul. The feels come right out of his pores into your very core. He's right up there with the greats of old who also had this ability...like Janis, Otis Redding, Al Green, and I'm sure I'm forgetting one or two others. 🎶❤🎶

[@myporscheadventures]

i wanna sit in a small pub late in the night listening to live music like this

[@nevilleherd4334]

Me too were is he

[@monicaquade5211]

Dido

[@punjitv8638]

I hope someday all of our wish comes true

[@Carnivorecill]

mybmwadventures I wanna roll around on carpet letting this absorb into my body

[@ericnijkamp7926]

....and you want everybody to shut up,while holding your baby.....!??

[@monicaspector2388]

Old lady here. What did I just see? Paolo summoning ALL the spirits...this young man is mindblowing. God Bless his lovely soul. Thanks for the music!

[@analattimore95]

Every few months I think about this cover. Always brings me to tears he’s so powerful!

[@helenrowe865]

It is so powerful that I often cannot listen to it when I am in a downer- I feel I won’t get out of my pain!❤

[@noellecarr8066]

Half Scottish half Italian, can’t get any sexier combination!

[@MaZ-tg7ch]

Of course it can...just remove the Scottish part ;)

[@keithwigley1256]

Yes it can ..half Scottish half Italian .and half me ...there solved it ...see Beth Harts version to...yo...dude or dudett..

[@allannamcgregor6]

Nothing wrong with us Scottish people thank you very much 😊

[@giovannafasano2808]

Una perfetta combinazione!

[@gmacdonald1768]

If it's not Scottish, it's crap.

[@turbonbc]

This ladies and gentleman is what you call SOUL.

[@shirleysmith8565]

👍❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@Chrono_Punk]

Little did he know, that this version would become the best version on KZbin.

[@user-nf1tv9jp4g]

For sure

[@lozanzaher2994]

He's the kind of artist you don't want to share with anyone, and you don't want anyone to know of him. His work is so damn artistic that you never get enough of it !!

[@niasonani4893]

So true, I really know this feeling 😃😃 I hid this songs from my entourage 😂

[@mimalauder2772]

especially being scottish. so hard to let him go

[@mydigicraftscrafts8649]

BULL SHIT lol

[@jeretiseli3202]

Yep, I just don't want to explain how good this is. It hits right in your soul. Etta I love you for the lyrics!!!

[@yubia5216]

Why wouldn't you want to share it? Never understood this concept

[@dragonlordx25]

I’ll never be able to get over how beautiful this is. Been coming back to it for years

[@degroetjesvanrox]

Cheers to that, I'm experiencing exactly the same

[@dragonlordx25]

@@degroetjesvanrox cheers!!!!

[@MartinHatchuel]

This guy's just the best thing that's happened to music in ages

[@laurenzfuchtner7010]

+Martin Hatchuel well i like him aswell but he messed up this song hard. i was looking forward to a male cover of this song for a loong time already but this i really do not like.

[@laurenzfuchtner7010]

+laurenz Füchtner but ye beauty is different in each eyes!

[@meyou8883]

+laurenz Füchtner its better than the original ...by far!!!!!

[@meyou8883]

+laurenz Füchtner r u serious. ..its Awwwwsum

[@laurenzfuchtner7010]

na he totally dunno how to say made pop out of this nice song

[@arwenestrellatarde]

he has not got soul, he is the soul. pure and genuine.

[@Isabella-wm3th]

He's like Otis Redding's reincarnation. Wow, there's so much soul in this

[@SenseiMiyagi]

Someone else, finally gets him!😉👍💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jazzylyn5857]

The subtle guitars in the background, with a quiet drumming back beat, sublime. Then that pounding drumming kicks in and boooom. Magic. The horn section starts up, so 60's. You just get used to that fast rhythm, then it goes all soft play again to bring your head back down to earth. These musicians really deserve credit too. They're not just playing, they're feeling it.

[@akilab.8496]

Yes you're right !I love it !!!🎺🎺🎺🥁🎸🎶🎶🎙

[@user-kf7ql4lu2i]

🖤 *SUBLIME* IS THE PERFECT WORD HERE.

[@user-th2cg9mx6r]

Omg he's voice he's better than the oldies

[@donnabreedlove6862]

This is the first time I've ever heard a man sing this song. I love the Etta James version and Paolo does justice to that. His gravelly voice is perfect for this!

[@jasperdevine7682]

Top three versions, Etta James, Rod Stewart, and Paolo Nutini

[@harih7569]

I 've listened also Beyonce version..and cried...the songs is simply amazing .. And it is one of the most beautiful perfomance... ❤ Hat up!!!

[@loumalone4992]

Would have loved a song with him and Amy Winehouse 😍

[@dragonlordx25]

Sarah-Louise Malonet OMG

[@sergiocanales9970]

Sarah-Louise Malonet agreed 100%

[@meganvanderwerken9431]

YESSSS!!!

[@precisionbrown6829]

Sarah-Louise Malonet Him and Etta would have been the best!

[@dragonlordx25]

every performance he does he sings as though this has been pent up in him for so long he sings with such conviction and emotion and rawness I can't get enough of it

[@paradoxicalenigma1733]

As though he is an old soul as well. : )

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

Its just the way he pulls himself out of the emotion he was feeling in that performance right at the end totally immerses himself in to everything he sings his expression is everything rare rare talent

[@FIONA21ful]

Fucking hell Paolo tears this up!!! cant get enough of his beautiful voice...this is class.

[@FIONA21ful]

One of his best songs. I will look that version up. . thanks Mariam xx ;-)

[@Browny84]

Mariam Meliksetian it's so good to see people playing nice on here. :-)

[@marcuscharlton6281]

Iron sky live at Abbey Road helped me to kick off Heroin and methedon I am now 5years clean so I thank you 😊 for your unknown support MR PAOLO NUTINI Marcus Charlton! !!!!’mn

[@glasspaws8135]

Well done x

[@cynthiam3943]

I am old enough to remember the original version by Etta James, he brought his version right up to date with all the emotion 😍😍😍❤️👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@katheriner1510]

His voice absolutely slays me, watching him tear into that song on stage makes me believe everything he's singing. WOW Paolo!

[@thebaddestchick837]

2020 still listening 👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥fire 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@ivancarev6768]

2021

[@cynthiam3943]

With you Ivan 👏👏👏👏😍🇬🇧

[@lindanorris2455]

2021 AND CHECKING IN............................

[@cynthiam3943]

@@lindanorris2455 Same here 😂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@doreengallacher2123]

Absolutely brilliant 👌👏 Paolo has some voice, i'm proud to be Scottish 🫶❤️👌

[@hunneybunny36]

I used to love the Rod Stewart version...then i heard this and it totally blew my mind. The power in his voice and the emotion is out of this world :)

[@kathleenprice3388]

Yep paolo is fantastic x

[@Rup869]

Amazing isn't he... with a voice like that he could have gone a lot further if he hadn't gotten involved with 'party drugs'

[@stevenpaterson2818]

He is the Scotsman Rod Stewart wishes he was. In fact Paolo probably is the Scottish Rod Stewart which is quite sad to say.

[@rneoman]

Holy shit , he's just made that song his own

[@barefootedqueen710]

The passion he puts into his singing is breathtaking

[@carlopagliaro2168]

Absolutely the best version of this song! WOW, JUST INCREDIBLE

[@bertiestclr]

Listening always..2020. God, his voice!

[@xeniasimeonidou7746]

I am waiting for the day he will start singing againmmm

[@dawnied1785]

Me too

[@pizdach1]

Why did he stop singing?

[@bettyism_]

@@pizdach1 to practise craftsmanship and enjoy simple livin'

[@LeHaroun]

We all do

[@gracewoodard9134]

@@bettyism_ I don't think he will return to performing. My guess, it was a case of too much too soon,

[@lauramccrea4454]

Dear JESUS, WHERE DID HE COME FROM, pure talent AND Scottish damn❤️

[@paulone7042]

He's accent an name threw me.. Twisted

[@PoppyB2011]

On a Paolo kick again. It comes in waves, it comes, and it goes. Best part about his sound is that is always comes back.

[@ebenezermarley]

I just can't get my head round how talented this young man is. I saw him in concert a few weeks ago and I felt euphoric, he has that effect. Don't ever leave Paolo!

[@stewartgilbert76]

Jacob Marley seen him for the second time at Edinburgh Hogmanay 2016-17 and he still has the same effect

[@LoddyDah]

Ebenezer Marley Yes. I thought seeing him live might be that way. Like, I leave my body kind of experience. lol can't even imagine what it's like. Hopeful maybe one day.

[@princessfoof3523]

Kelly Marie I took my 8 year old nephew to the Night Afore concert in Edinburgh that New Year. He still talks about how good Paolo was and is learning guitar now 😍 Frightened Rabbit supported Paolo that night and they also made an impression on him. RIP Scott ❤ Live music can have such a positive influence on kids so take them when you can ✌🏻🙏

[@sexyslimazz]

I love this guy and a dream to see his live performance. I can listen to one song for an hour = replay & replay 😂

[@lamswiss2569]

Damn he is fire.

[@davidkelbie4781]

This guy is the man.

[@siouxfrau]

i love it gread singer

[@boonestead4812]

the drummer in this deserves some mention drives this right to the end!!

[@angelaferrario6031]

boonestead RIGHT ON!!!

[@carolineaigbologa4270]

😍🙏

[@Thomas-Almanza]

Too much imo, but could be the recording.

[@tinajones392]

Paolo you're version of I'd rather go blind is a masterpiece

[@garyxie2327]

Totally different grooving from Etta's origin; he's creative and I love it.

[@martinaheintke5694]

Pure, raw talent, so special. Him and Amy Winehouse - in a league of their own. Should see and hear much more of him.

[@anettemaeding2633]

He is the best! For me no one else can compair. Pure music, pure soul only vibrations... ❤️

[@roxxanedtroyt1744]

Paulo Nutini is as hot in looks as his voice is rich and deep..

[@japhyryder66]

He tears his heart out, stomps on it and covers it up with the blanket of his soul on this track. Holy Moses! I love you, Paolo!

[@zoobihan]

The way Paolo sings this song is quite literally the definition of the term 'tearing it up' ... This is just amazing. I love it!

[@conradkrawczyk6919]

If you're going to cover one of the greatest singers of all time...sfirst you have to have balls and courage, then you have reinvent it, take it to a new place - which he did! Respect Paulo - you are a true legend! ;)

[@allisonkate833]

It's like he's from another time. I hear definite Motown, jazz & blues influences. James Brown, Ray Charles, Etta James (obviously), Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, & even Joe Cocker.. Love this guy!

[@nonsentofreddo]

NOOOO he EVEN MADE THIS cover, it's impossible how how how how GOOOOOOOD it is!! How I missed it before???? Pure SOUL!!!!!!!!

[@ozmaorigrl]

Could God have possibly created a more perfect Man? He is magnificent, voice looks accent! Absolutley speechless...

[@elainehauiti6890]

THE FIRST MALE, THAT CAN SING THIS SONG DEEP FROM THE SOUL, BRAVO...❤️❤️

[@billfoolsgold1156]

I would love to be able to sit down and have a beer with this genius and tell him that I’m about to become a father for the first time and there’s nothing more I would want for the next generation than to benefit from his talents. What a guy, what a performer.

[@paultempany2053]

Joe Cocker for your generation (I'm 70)? Except he's an exceptionally good songwriter, too.

[@nitegracee]

How could anyone give a thumbs down to Paolo? It’s perplexing.

[@chrism2866]

Il vit ses chansons, il parle et sa voix est pure comme l'eau d'or . !! Bravo . 🐞🍀👏💝🎁🎸🎵🦄

[@annewelford6613]

Such a passionate beautiful singer bringing amazing emotions to all who listen, unique in his own way! So loved by many I am sure!

[@jhoom71]

I love a man who can look like a llama and be able to sing one of the best songs ever all at the same time 😋

[@mingosutu]

+Cloud Nine man you made me laugh. Thanks. Looks a llama. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lol

[@eddiemabao7540]

that's really funny, the humor was catchy,

[@beysusfreak4502]

OMG STOP!! HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@jhoom71]

I love KZbin 😂😂😂

[@MoroseC]

Brilliant

[@petrahoffman6424]

Well I am far over 60, but listen to him makes me my day 😃

[@richardyoung7415]

He left it all out there again, 1 thing about Paolo he doesn't hold anything back, puer soul brilliant 👏

[@fullerino]

HOLY SHIT. First time hearing this in 2021. I'm years late but my god this is magical.

[@DanielFlynn-zf9ib]

I first heard this from Paolo, then loved all his music. I'm planning on seeing him in LA in March. You have to hear Angelina Jordan sing this cover. She is, I believe 13 years old when she did it and you will not believe it lol. Really, you will be happy you did.

[@RhondaNeal-xf5vd]

All I can say is WOW I love him

[@Kamoblue]

Paolo has a beautiful voice, always has. I can definitely hear his Otis Redding influence in this one.

[@lauramackenzie1157]

That came from way down deep!! The soul in his voice is overwhelming. I have only seen him perform live once and it was a revelation, an experience never to be forgotten. His genius gets better with age!! There is a reason why his concert tickets are like gold dust. Paolo, there are so many of us eagerly awaiting another tour!!

[@chestermijnals6914]

The Bass & Drums are killing it!!! and then on top of it Paulo Nutuni's unique soul voice at the absolute peak of his abilities. And the fearlessness he shows in his ability to close his eyes to mean every word he sings and to take you, the listener, into his world.

[@lesleyellalucas6620]

All the talent in the world and a tanker full of passion

[@daisybaker8528]

Something told me it was over When I saw you and her talkin' Something deep down in my soul said, 'Cry, girl' When I saw you and that girl walkin' around Whoo, I would rather, I would rather go blind, boy Then to see you walk away from me, child, no Whoo, so you see, I love you so much That I don't wanna watch you leave me, baby Most of all, I just don't, I just don't wanna be free, no Whoo, whoo, I was just, I was just, I was just Sittin here thinkin', of your kiss 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 Whoo and baby, baby, I'd rather, I'd rather be blind, boy Then to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah Whoo, baby, baby, baby, I'd rather be blind... Source: Musixmatch

[@chrismcparland5274]

I was looking for an up tempo version for my band to play, this is great. I remember the first time I came across Paula Nutini, it was when he brought out his first single “Jenny don’t be hasty”. I was completely blown away, what a song!

[@katherinemoorhead338]

OMG What a discovery! Sometimes you read a book, other times you discover an author... I am hooked on MANY of his songs

[@uimenaroda]

first I thought, oh, another Rod Stewart, then, after first few seconds, a was amazed!!!! This performance sets new standards for interpretation of this song.

[@amywood2514]

He's so fab 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lillianmulholland50]

So I've listened to many versions of I'd rather go blind and this is best versions by far 🧡

[@magikat7]

Damn I expected to hate any messing about with this favourite of mine but he slayed it !

[@annepenny5748]

This man's voice is only scottish and makes you homesick jus gorgeous

[@Jazi3200]

That time when you don't have nothing to do and just wanna listen to some good old music!!! Listen to this guy and he'll bring you to the place you can't even explain!!! Feel it people just the way he delivers the song it's AMAZING!!!

[@abubakrmala4553]

This young man is amazing the passion in singing this classic is mind blowing reminds me Charles Bradley similar in passion.

[@aotn5253]

Here after hearing that he is returning to the stage next year ... hallelujah 😌

[@alansmith2203]

You know this world is f'up when you see a guy with this much talent and he is hardly known by mainstream. He is one of the finest singers i have ever heard in any genera of music. Perfect looks, gravely voice, and stage presence....how did he not get discovered? It makes me ill.

[@motherocean24]

Paolo, Paolo, PAOLO!!! Mamma Mia, baby.....talk about pouring your heart and soul into a song....bravo!!!! This is the best version of this song ever....you rock sweet boy....where are you these days? Come to CANADA!!

[@paulmccabe4735]

To quote the Blues Brothers......"a band good enough to turn piss into gasoline"

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

OMG how I love this man! The first time I heard him I thought he must be an old blues singer, got on KZbin and bam this beautiful Scottish man singing these amazing songs! He is truly a musical treasure for the world! Cheers

[@eileenmcclafferty7657]

Thought he was an old blues singer too !

[@sidesaddle001]

I’d not heard of Paola Nutini till I met and cared for his great aunt as a carer only last week. I was a singer myself till a few yrs ago and totally love his style. Fabulous voice and the emotion he puts into it. I’m now a huge fan. My kinda stuff! Love it.

[@davebatten8757]

Got to be up there with all the Greats.!!!!

[@katierae4469]

He is amazing he is helping me through this lockdown I’m hospital listening to him he keeping me going luv u pulo

[@ewanmands8291]

Hope you get better x

[@MADdesigns72]

Years passed by .... and then again a NEW voice appears full of EMOTION, LOVE, SOUL, FUNK, POWER and much more . . . .these people have no fear "to go blind" ......with the voice they share ... .theyy are welcome into the world of Terence Trent Howard, Mina, Withney Houston, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince, .... a,d many more.. . . . hope to discover one more soon ... grazie PAolo ....

[@Mark-pz9xw]

The best liver performer I've ever seen - and I've seen the likes of Adele, Leona Lewis etc. This guy is incredible. Had the pleasure of seeing him live, in Newport, a few years ago. Just a natural talent and writes his own stuff too. Check out his Caustic Love album.

[@HazyJanes]

I have that too..the rawness sometimes but the soul is also written on Paolo. Peace to you!

[@jonjotatty957]

sensational performance straight from the heart by Paolo....WHAT A VOICE. Best version ever of this timeless classic.

[@kmarks4364]

2022. This one never gets old.

[@kmarks4364]

It’s 2023. I’m back

[@kmarks4364]

It’s 2024. I’m back. Again.

[@trailpix2273]

Paolo is my spirit animal.

[@jhoom71]

Laurie Corsi A PaoLlama Nutini? 😋

[@doreengallacher2123]

I Loved Etta James's versions... However Paolo Nutini has blown Etta James's out the water with his version absolutely fantastic 👌 that voice is spine chilling ❤ Paolo you done a song that was already brilliant & you took it to another level for me ❤ proud to be Scottish 👌💚👌💚

[@dragonlordx25]

I will ALWAYS come back to this video...this version has me stunned. Beautifully stunned

[@angelaweber7174]

He’s got some serious soul!

[@fuente67]

it's as if the music explodes out of him,exposing his soul.LOVE,LOVE,LOVE his music,don't only hear him,feel him.BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@janemorland4648]

No idea how much Paolo version means, the passion, no disrespect to Etta, the boy done good. Love you Paolo x

[@devanofthedead]

I really enjoy watching him talk before he sings.. hes such a pleasant person

[@evelyntokamp1011]

Brilliant band, too.

[@babsagusta7250]

Now this is wicked

[@meggielou1482]

1 of my favorites, you can fwel it through his voice and its so rare to do that.

[@HB-lu6mf]

His voice in this reminds me of Otis redding, just me?

[@gfggism]

YYYEEESSS!!!

[@budhi3822]

Harry Boyden yes! & a little bit joe cocker

[@marijaclasper2286]

If you like a good soul music givevthevTesky Brothers a listen.

[@marcjacobs5988]

No, had it also....

[@lillianmulholland50]

Love this version

[@jimfell7147]

A truly old soul in a young mans body, many thanks for bringing the magnificent music of my past to todays youth.

[@lorandom9391]

Stunning Version