I'd Rather go Blind

[rogerrrubin]

this is some down home shit.....wow, you sing it girl!

[perfection202]

she has the voice of a black women!



[glamorousangely]

she rock it

[laidbackmama]

holy shit!!! thats grunt!!!

[leonardphill25]

This is one very "poised" video. =p

[blackcdogfree]

fantastica



[ohnniehickm24j]

This video went viral on Kazakhstan

[1goldbaby]

go guys you rock on them instruments!!!!!!

[1goldbaby]

i like your version....

[robcockayne]

Positively the worst version I've heard. Way too guttural and intense.Annoying.

[Mistagerfeld]

WOWWW !!! LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!

[Justhim01]

Wow, you torn it up..Etta James would have love it too!!! Awesome voice!!!

[HexonHedge]

Lokk I said my grrl is a blondhairedblackgrrl! but Maybe I'm wrong- iffin ya got that feelin -honey shout it out Kathie McDonald you are fu------g AWESOM!!!!!

[brunocoriolano]

Awesome. 

[asapavu]

Vaya basura de de versión, esa mujer no sabe cantar,por favor que se una a la supremas de cordoba.

[judecreek2]

Her voice is every bit as strong and sultry as when she sang back-up for Leon Russell in the early '70's. What a stage presence! What a talent!

[DEERAY04]

i like this cover, she reminds me of Teena Marie. and that is a great thing. you go MRS. LADY

[jpstude]

... Been following this lady since the days of The Unusuals, and probably kathi is the only one that would remember those days. bless you, Kathi, and keep on keepin' on!

[MRluludemarseille]

fantastique

[MultiEddie66]

WOW fantastic,I did'nt know Janis Joplin had a sister?What a talent.

[Clohogan]

Talent!!!

[sabrinablackgirl]

awful , just my opininion though ....

[Phasers1a]

Jokes for Idiots....Rick James Twin Brother maybe?

[Phasers1a]

I first heard this amazing voice back around '79 in the MistyMoon NightClub, on Gottingen St. Halifax, Nova Scotia. I LOVED her singing (as well as the passion she emits on stage) back then and love it even more today.

[Phasers1a]

I believe it was a Thursday night and the bar was packed to an excellent, well behaved bunch of drunks loving the Boogie Woogie, R&B, Blues, and hilarious antics of Baldry on stage. There was a black bass player with them back then (I think he was Rick James twin brother, because he wore his hair in a simular style with the beads). He was great on the bass anyway. They All put on wicked performances. I guess that's why I remember it so vividly.

[antisocialist87]

HOLY SHIT.

This is the single best cover of that song EVER.

[ropefast]

Standing ovation on this one!!!

[BirdOfParadise777]

Um... Ok... How do I put this delicately...

Holy freakin' smackers!!! OMG!!! Favorite! Voice and band are totally awesome! Learned something I can add to improve the way I sing it:) THANK YOU:) I remembered to breathe again when you were done:D Whew! Man... I've never heard it sung like this...

The worst thing about a live performance is, you can't hit "rewind!" I can hit this 10 times in a row... cool:) Thank you:)

BOP

[speedcrane]

STUNNING.......and thats comming from a massive ETTA fan.

[roshinanicole]

KILLED IT

[whotwo]

Wonderful, what a talent!!! Rip John - carry on Kathi.

[TheJAZZILICIOUS]

GOOD JOB:)

[MsShaie]

Oh Yeah Girl, You Put Some FUNK In It!

[KOKOPELLI551]

AS AWESOME AS YOU ALWAYS WERE MZ.MCD...VANESSA

[coyotiess]

@KOKOPELLI551 +A

A blue eyed soul sister WOW!

[revhsv]

wow and i thought, ko ko taylor was queen of the blues , lol wow can there be too this ladys great.

[fentyonelove]

Wow I am in love, I would watch this woman all day.

[stefftheflowerpower]

wo0ow que señorona combinacion janis-etta m impresiona!!!

[elmosmidlap]

Fuckin majical....what an angel...

[struantheruin]

Karaoke Queen

[robycoss]

Kathi!! Que voz impresionante!! te sigo desde Insane Asylum en los 70s!!!Puro sentimiento!!!

[sjds51]

I can't stop watching this!!! I just learned her name 6 days ago from a cd of Long John Baldry. She's sung with the best, on 72 gold albums! I'm in LOVE! (it's ok! we're about the same age!)

[kieran4949]

It doesn't get much better than this....fantastic Kathi, just fantastic.

[peacefulblonde39]

DAMMMMN! Sing it girl!

[cmeige]

OHHHHH MS KATHI!!!!!! You still give me chills when I hear you sing this song! I have heard it at least 100 times and you still know how to rock the world!

[Sanctuary1952]

Awesome cover!!!! And the Vocals are just beautifully tortured...different from the original but just as wonderful. Excellent. 

[1cowboyable]

Wow!! What A Delivery!! From the heart!!

[1cowboyable]

Wow!! Powerful!! From the heart!!!

[darlene1029]

Outstanding! 

[debiedog1]

They can try, and they can try, but they will never emulate Etta James!!

[TheHonorableBear]

I heard Kathi on the radio a few months ago and have been looking for the album "Insane Asylum" ever since. Yea, no luck (expect a $500 copy on amazon). Anyone got a copy or a lead? She is amazing.

[FLHTP07]

It just doesnt get any better then that.

[JSTARR121]

This gal can belt em out! Love her!

[honeybee092004]

HOOTTT DAMMN GURL u betta sing dat shit...WOW my 1st time hearin her eva & i must say i am a fan i just love that soulfulness in her voice!!!!!!! DOO MISSESSS!!!!!!

[marinal0c0v]

very good cover but the voice of the singer doesnt fit so much with the song...NOT offence but i think the original is better especially by the chicken shack...BUT still you made a great cover!!!!!

[Dranfield]

What a treat. This lady has been on so many first class albums one of which was The Rolling Stones "Exile On Main Street" just re released.

[bluesmeister2006]

Thanks Rodney, that was done right there in White Rock, If I'd known you at the time, I'd gotten you a front row seat.

Hope all is well

[finalexam]

Would love to sit in a intimate setting listening to your band. Yes!.

[orelythebest]

kinda sounds like janis joplin ! really like your groovy voice.

hippies are back!

[7734Duke]

@orelythebest She auditioned with Big Brother BEFORE JANIS came on board. She also recorded on two post Janis albums with Big Brother

[GravediggerXL]

Wie geil ist das denn? Ich bin 54 und habe so einige Blues & Rock Titel gehört in meinem Leben, aber DAS hier ist ONE OF THE BEST!!!

[ralkleur]

did she have a dvd i would like too know ,thanks

[ralkleur]

well she is the blues in heart and soul !!!

[basotius]

wery best

[Esquire313]

NOW SHE SUNG THAT DAMN SONG

[bakiafara]

magnifique voix et interprétation

[midair55]

All of you "Insane Asylum" fans go to grooveshark and search for 'kathi mcdonald'. You'll be presented with at least one track from the '74 album. Clicking on the album name should display all tracks.

Interested in saving the tracks. Do a google search for "pandora saver2". Look for the 'hak5' link.

Enjoy!

[Karin1008]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[philipbebb]

wonderous

[midair55]

Where does a white girl find find this much soul?

[MishyKatz]

Absolutely amazing. I listened to Kathi many years ago with Tommy Bolin and the Insane Asylum album, but I had lost track , SO glad to find these!

[santamara]

Simply brilliant!

[Resonantforce]

@santamara

Indeed it is!! Thank you!!!!!

[Resonantforce]

@santamara

This one delivered some of those Canadian Goose bumps for sure!! :D

[ADAEZeOLUWASEYI]

nice

[GeoStratocaster]

Yeah! Dat'z nyce!

[MrForbidden13]

works for me, blond and blue!

[tweetyzluv]

my man aint even leavin me but this song got me crying!!! they did this song justice 4real. luv it

[Preekcrap2]

Sadly I also did not know that she had died. God rest your soul koko and singing like that in heaven is gong to be a real joy. Please say hello to my father who I sadly buried two days ago

[oldschool414]

A great version of "I'd Rather Go Blind" Gets you choked up..First heard this song on on Johnny Miester's show WXPN public radio in Philly by Coco Taylor! Ripping guitar solo if you can find it and of course Coco RIP...

[Preekcrap2]

I was extremely lucky to find a vynil copy of a Koko Taylor and her bues machine. I love the blues but sadly up to the time I got this album did not know her. But believe me now I do. The albums called live from chicago. Get yourself a copy if you can and listen the best version ever of id rather go blind. but this version is also nice.

[77m8]

WOW!

[betterway2]

BRAVO !

Great voice,great blues!!!!

[lululangford]

Biggest Kathi fan right here since the 70s. And her work with Sly Stone! Luv you Kathi

[gangstershovel]

Close your eyes and feel the rush,Etta is an icon and it's not fair to compare but Kathi nails this- no doubt.You can feel the emotion just as Etta sings.

[par6po]

Dam'd,she so good,im 24 yr old,i wanna married with her

[ILikeCoffee08]

DAMN! GET IT WHITE GIRL!!! did not expect to hear u sing like that lol

[sjorssalentijn]

WTF White Girl Sings beter than original

Best ever!! cant believe how good this one is

[evealexsis]

cold chills right down my spine listening to this! She's amazing...got "soul" big time!

[sexysweet87]

ooh my i love it when people sing from there heart and soul

it beauitfull (=

[MsErinScott]

I could maybe fall in love again listening to this one with the right (or wrong) guy by my side. Very moving.

[kiyialyrics]

she changed the game with this one go gurl two snaps and a rewind

[santamara]

Fabulous!

[scorp8pus]

Fantastic post!.... thanks for sharing santamara!

Kathi.... what a powerhouse!.... amazing voice!

All the musicians are wonderful but I particularly loved the Hammond organ solo.

[scorp8pus]

p.s..... if I had an "organ", Kathi's voice makes we want to do an upright organ solo..... hence blindness!

[IN2HIM2]

@scorp8pus

that would top it offfff! and kill me!! you must want my heart to stop!! that instrument would allow this performance to grow wings and fly to heaven! these musicians are soooo powerful.......... I LOVE IT!!

[Resonantforce]

@scorp8pus

I agree 110% Leslee!! Awesome share Dori (santamara)!!!!

[mycalling52]

She definitely sounds great. I like how she sings the song, with her own spin to it. Excellent.

[laurierken]

Goddamn... Kathi McDonald, eh? Nailed it. Wonder why we don't hear more from her? Amazing voice.

[sirjayny]

really well done

[Seancefull]

Why compare her to Janis, its an Etta James song.

[999Atwood]

Well....She did sing with Big Brother after Janis died.

[billyfair2003]

Janis had already left Big Brother and the Holding Co - I know - did some gigs w/ them.

[999Atwood]

Thats cool, What band were you in? Yes, I meant that Janis was already gone & then she did an album with them after Janis died as well. Kathi has been behind the scenes on many of rocks greatest records.

[999Atwood]

My response was to someone asking why people compare her to Janis....I was just saying probably because of the Big Brother connection.

[Bobby61557]

I think they compare to Janis as it has that raspie blues sound like Janis and she sang back up for Janis I believe

[canzer87]

kinda like janis, but No janis..... sorry still worthy. beautiful

[Bobby61557]

Top Shelf Blues Singer Ive loved you always Kathi

[VOLKENBOND]

just about the best blues band around,its simple but soooo friggin good.

[datarecoil]

Top of her class, she is right up there with Janis Joplin. That incredible fantastic voice! She makes your soul ache for more.... nice vid

[VOLKENBOND]

sorry mate,but she leaves Janice standing cold still(for me anyway)

[sharpenote1]

wow she sang her lungs out ! great stuff ! all heart truly fantastic ! Dana Fuchs version is gutsy as well !

[150745gannay]

just awesome

[LiLW0LF]

WOW

[Smartassawhip]

Awesome!

[ThePatriotHour]

Her opening lyrics

"Something told me it was over"...

I immediately heard today's Janis Joplin

[bach2117]

This is a goose bumper job, nailed it.

[mogwaimama]

Oh yeah baby! Sing it girl...

[onegunnslinger]

u made me smile and that is a hard thing to do. thankyou..

[MsGoggo]

awesome!

[theyKNO1]

omg...i love it! i just check on it...u did that.

[boniglia]

la mejor versión de id rather go blind (después de Etta) genial realmente

[xenaphonj]

sing that shit lady

[katijav]

awesome - she made it her own.

[joecool3535]

the best version i heard really. my skinn is like a chiken lol great...

[xenaphonj]

dam girl hit that hight note at 4:24 something like janis and bet midler love it

[wesjac28]

I love it... nothing else to say.

[QueenLady1]

oh yea, just like dynamite-explosive! woot

[kazzpurr68]

This lady Rocks.....

Awesome rendition

[jonniersantiago]

i love it i love it great voice

[BulldogsRule12]

Like Etta James with a spice of Janis Joplin. Love it!

[HipHopLBoogs]

She killed this!

[9827987343]

I've listen to various versions of this song by kathi and without a doubt her best version is when she did it live from Germany.. when baldry was with us...

if you search youtube you'll find a video here of it. it's quite amazing but then that's kathi ..

[yogibear0601]

she did that

[ohsopimpin]

OLD WHiTE WOMEN GOT

DOWN LOLz =]

i LOVE iT

[[FUC ALL HATERS]]

[louistakman]

oh, what a lovely rhythm and blues tune, thank you, bluesmeister my friend.

[noddyneeds]

This is the best and most sincere version of this song I have ever heard, awesome !!

[taniesha4290]

i have always loved her singing....She sounds like she was borned to perform and nake million from it

[cricketbat08]

What an incredible performance by all concerned. Quality!

[mick2cu]

Kathi... I'll always love you! - Mick

[MsHappy2Bhere]

Alright now!!!

[kristalfan4life]

girl get it!!!!! you did ya thang!!!!!!!

[BuckeyeInNC]

She covers Frampton's "All I wanna be is by your Side" on Insane Asylum...absolutely killer to this day and I have digitized it....but who knows if it is Neal Schon or not who plays the molten hot guitar licks on that cut?....please answer...

[janekeenan]

this women has an amazing voice love too see more of her!

[sexyidol22]

sing it girl. wicked voice better than fucking beyonce.

[sadoldemilio]

Expletive unneccessary, you'da been sexier without it . You'll learn when you get older idol22.

[babisole]

Brilliant performance...

[MAKEL102]

she song that song

[xenaphonj]

sing it ms lady beautiful nice deep voice

[rositarennick]

Great voice and this lady sings from the soul.  Music is not just something that can be heard. I felt the music as I heard it. Great job Kathi.

[Noopdogs1088]

kathi sings this real nicely but the original by etta james is better ...still makes me cry lol

[bluesmeister2006]

Why does everyone have to judge music like a gymnastic competition, this is about heart, soul, and the eternal things, not points, or a position on some music chart. They are both true artists who have much to offer. As musicians, we live in the moment of sound and space, something most non musicians will never understand.

[curagiu]

beautiful what u say, so true

[183870]

gosh...nice one....

[bo558pril]

i'd like to say she got both RHYTHYM AND BLUES

[melvyd2]

Kathi's vocals on Quicksilvers "Gypsy Lights" are really something.

[roohuis]

yo my god !!! really good !

[Lyric314]

SHE CAN SING REALLY GOOD

[dabestsingerever]

she is amazing forreal.

[websterlips]

she has a good voice, sometimes through it i can hear a little bette midler, i was having to listen to all of it which i dont do unless i like what i hear. 5/5

[roadrocket7]

Thanks so very much for sharing the vocal gift

of Kathi McDonald. Just saw where she turned

60(!)last year; hard to believe. I first saw

her when she toured with Leon Russell and the

band he put together after Joe Cocker. Kathi

is in fine form here, and she sounds good too!

[lindacrnll]

WOWOW....that was great...oooyeah that was awesome...had to do that 3 times before I could even comment,,,shit oh dear can you sing....loved it...

[DCkitty3000]

dat was good i really like this song is it originally from etta james

[dunskie]

You can't teach that.

Soul. The blues.

Thanks for this one Snax!

Mmmmm Hmmm.

[caramelchick4u28052]

She sounds wonderful....

[ffbasse]

whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooo :o)

[cokonice]

YES! SHE IS SINGING!!!!!!!!!!!

[lafinatchu1]

wow... i'm a blues singer myself... and i don't think a singer is a great singer unless she's feeling the music like this woman right here... i could learn a lot from her... just.. wow!

[motown250]

she has one brill voice

[SNAXDUO]

great performance,***** and thank santamara for shareing

[santamara]

Fantastic:)

[xxmrwinchesterxx]

very nice thanks ***** and thank santamara for shareing

[santamara]

Just fabulous!

Goose bumps> straight to fav's!

Great post, thank you!

[rll1954]

I'm downloading this now, Alfie!

[Joway1]

where can you download kathi mcdonalds "id rather go blind" at???!

ive been searching for it, can you help?!

[panheadannie]

wow I have been searching for Kathi since the 70s, thanks!!! She is even more awesome now than when I played her lp on the old turntable. And the girl does not age, her looks have been suspended in time. GREAT SONG!!!

[NecromancySATX]

Wow! glad I turn on the tube. great performance, That's what its all about. "Feeling" the words of the song. great job! many great performers figured that out along time ago.

[fendermac]

Thanks to Bleadbelly1 for the share.Great

[elmosmidlap]

Now that was great..times 10...thank you..thank you..at one point the band was supposed not play louder but lower and then you were supposed to go into your lovely high sounding beautiful voice...there was to much instrument at one point...you guy's were beter than good though..loved it.

[Joway1]

where can i download this from?

this performance just always gets me!!!

[Joway1]

amazing voice.

its helping me cope...

[magichounddog]

I think she over does it a little. She should let the music, especially the piano take over at some parts. And the raspy high notes are a nice touch, but overused. But overall, I like her use of notes. espeically at 2:04-2:11

[bikergordy]

She's great, and a great band. A suggestion of Janis Joplin maybe?...