I'd Rather Go Blind
Etta James
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Something told me it was over When I saw you and her talking Something deep down in my soul said, cry girl When I saw you and that girl, walking arround I would rather, I would rather go blind boy Than to see you, walk away from me child, and all So you see, I love you so much That I don't want to watch you leave me baby Most of all, I just don't, I just don't want to be free no uh uh I was just, I was just, I was just sitting here thinking Of your kisses and your warm embrace, yeah When the reflection in the glass that I held to my lips now baby (yeah, yeah) Revealed the tears that was on my face, yeah And baby, baby (baby, baby, bay) I would rather be blind boy Than to see you walk away, see you walk away from me, yeah Baby, baby, baby (baby, baby, bay) I'd rather be blind now (baby, baby, bay)
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Written by: Billy Foster, Ellington Jordan
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I'd Rather Go Blind" was co-written by Etta James in 1967 along with her longtime friend Ellington Jordan.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the tumultuous relationship and heartbreak that Jordan experienced.
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Album Feature"I'd Rather Go Blind" was first released on the album titled "Tell Mama" in 1968.
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Chart PerformanceThe track was a high-charting single and reached number 10 on the R&B chart the same year it was launched.
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Notable CoversThe song is one of Etta James' most covered songs, with versions by artists like Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Paul Weller, and Beyoncé.
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Personal ConnectionJames once revealed in an interview that the lyrics contacted her deeply because, at the time of recording the song, she was gradually losing her eyesight due to diabetes complications.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is considered a significant work in rhythm, blues, and soul music history.
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Performance StyleEtta James is praised for her raw and emotional delivery in "I'd Rather Go Blind," which has contributed to the song's lasting popularity.
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Film AppearanceThe song gained renewed popularity when it was featured in the 2008 film "Cadillac Records." In the film, Beyoncé Knowles, playing Etta James, performed the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have hailed "I'd Rather Go Blind" as one of the greatest soul music performances of all time and praised its deeply emotive lyrics and James's heartfelt delivery. It remains one of James's signature songs.
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