"I'd Rather Go Blind" - Gov't Mule (Etta James Cover)

Gov't Mule
Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Columbus, OH
2010/08/19

"I'd Rather Go Blind" is a Blues song written by Ellington Jordan and co-credited to Billy Foster. It was first recorded by Etta James in 1968, and has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic.

This is the version played by Gov't Mule. Simply amazing!
* 1st time played

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[theowen8]

you guys think this man can play the blues? (rhetorical question)

[VTFarmArt]

I cried when i heard Etta James do this song...But the Warren Haynes Version got me wet all over...WOW! NOW that is how to DO IT Warren.

[cckeiserINFJ]

@theowen8 This man can play anything he wants.

[marothhel]

..... that´s great ... ;-)

[TheGalby112]

Thats good shit!!!

[Permamau5]

@asilazi I bet he'd be very proud.

[NialCaratacus]

@gatortman Christine ... ?

[James57AOL]

on the farm out in the back woods of tennessee wlac and wsm keep us from dieing of waitin to grow up. at night and early in the morning. THIS version is true mule ...style more graceful and more to the heart. But, I grew up with the lp growing out of my ears

[gatortman]

perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!



[BR549DL]

man ....what a great version