[For Coal} BB King introduces The Bluesy Diva Miss Etta James ... performing her classic torch song ... with Doctor John ... on the TV concert ... A Blues Session: BB King And Friends in 1987.
You are so right. Etta drags you in and drowns you in love and passion. I play this video once a day. She's definitely one of my 5-a-day. That look she gives to Dr John before she goes deep is something else. Every day I play this and Luther with Cheryl Lynn from Soul Train. Love satisfaction
And now they're all gone. But how lucky were we to live on the same planet, at the same time? Music has sustained my life for seven decades, and I thank all three of these artists for feeding me.
@@delvikingjr5739 I have to respectfully disagree. I think remarkable music is still occurring, just that the hunt is more of a challenge than it was in my youth. But in many genres there are still gifted, passionate artists bringing us light. There is still new music that warms my heart, and nourishes my soul. Of course, there's a lot that does not also. Much of the latter is most readily accessible. I think some of that's the nature of the music business. And some (just for myself now) has to do with the fact I've aged out of the target demo for much of what's being done. It's not SUPPOSED to speak to me. Wouldn't be working right if it DIDN'T annoy grandpa.
@Big Bill O'Reilly c'mon dude.. you know what heaven is and where it's at. It's a man made fairy tale to keep ppl in check out of fear of going to hell.. get with the PROGRAM...
SHE WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER...........THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ETTE JAMES.. R.S.P. WE ALL LOVE U. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL VOICE WITH ALL OF US..
I have never seen such a perfect combination of voices - she is powerful yet subdued, he is meek yet leading her. Dr. John is carrying her from the middle of the song, supporting her, although we all know that such a force of the universe needs nothing but space to shine. I have listened to the clean, original recording, and it is wonderful in its perfection. But perhaps too perfect. This version, a bit raspy, a bit disorganised, is what blues is all about: suffering, inability to keep your soul together at times, and oh wonderful wonderful passion. This is something all serious musicians should aspire towards, regardless of the musical genre. Thank you Etta. You will never go away.
Well said. Here it is, may 2020, quarantine and tears are rolling. Being a musician on lockdown is brutal but I can listen to the greats, laugh, cry, sing along and for awhile I can forget the real world. Thank you
We are truly blessed to have their influence in music today. Still rather hear these songs than anything present. Hard to find artists that make you feel the true emotion of their songs like they are capable of.
Talk about making the song cry. Incredible, I am in my 30s in 2019, and I’m crying my eyes out. I can feel it in my soul - guess that’s why the call it soul music!
Taped this show off of the TV in 1988 when I was 15. I watched it over and over, and this performance blew me away. Today my stepdaughter visited and mentioned Etta James, and I found this. Now I'm choking up because of the power and soul of this song ❤️. Music is a strong force
+WomanInRed i drove 3 hrs. to see etta when she played at trump taj in atlantic city in 2009. her son played on drums. she was amazing. her ankles though were the size of grapefruits. sadly, they had to help her on and off the stage. she died about 3 years later. jeff beck on guitar and beth hart singing do a wonderful job of this song.
I saw her twice in San Francisco in the mid 70's. She played there a lot at the Stud bar. Right up there in our faces. She was always awesome and had a fantastic band with a long-blonde-haired guitarist named Brian something who was really really great. Never did know his last name.
Alberta Richardson Amen to that. That’s because no one writes powerful love songs anymore, singers don’t sing with this strength anymore, and musicians cannot play like this, either. At best, some grinning mediocrities might attempt to copy these stars - and predictably fail. We will never again have stars like these because music today is about looks and image, not about your voice or ability to write music, let alone play instruments.
My girlfriend introduced me to Etta last night by showing me this video. I am speechless. I have always been an Amy Winehouse fan but this blows it out of the water.
Wow! Etta is a one-of-a kind treasure, and this just reinforces that fact! Did you see how Dr. John had to prepare himself for that performance - he knew what he was getting himself into! Rest in Heaven Miss Etta. You've earned it...
Watch her face at the 5:11 mark. She knew hit everything right! It's my favorite live performance by any artist ever. So much emotion expressed its beyond words. Someone hurt her emotionally and this song was her way to grieve it. Stunningly powerful and eternal! Thank you Etta! Rest in Peace!
I guess she was confident before. It struck me at 4:49 that she knew they both struck it for ages. Afterwards it was running for the home-run. I agree - marvelous performance
I still have this on VHS. Wonderful show. Talk about legends, other performers on that show were Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Paul Butterfield, Chaka Khan, and others. Stevie Ray, Albert King & BB played The Sky Is Crying together; Stevie Ray died a year later. They're all gone now; I cry when I watch this.
ETTA JAMES YOU TOUCH THE CORE OF WHAT TRUE LOVE IS ALL. ABOUT; I 'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, MY FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIME.EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE FROM DOCTOR JOHN!!!
I miss you b.b. king and Etta James . I'm sorry that I missed your show in sanfranico. At the time my brother got tickets for me a ticket to fly to see your show . My boss said no. If I did go to your show and fly out to California my boss told me don't come back ,
This song is INCREDIBLE! You just can’t fake honesty. They were singing to each other. It just don’t get no better than this. Wonderful post, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It touches my soul and everything else. 🙏✌🏻🎙🎶🎵
I love this so much it's one of my trusty go-to's. It never lets me down. Whatever is happening in life, it lights me right up, touches my soul, gets me laughing and cheering on these phenomenal singers, that have chemistry and talent for days...
First the chills, then the chills keep rollin, then when Doc steps up, them ol' chills turned to goose flesh, and when the two moan out together, I tell you the truth, this old man shed tears of joy for the song, and tears of regret that they are gone. RIP you two.
Wow 😮 I just found about Dr.John dying today! Very late but the fact that 3 legends once shared the stage is chillin to the soul! RIP all the greats that have moved on 😢
This version and THIS PARTICULAR RENDITION. It's bone chilling, it's raw emotion, it's masterful singing and acting... I swear to God I've seen and listened to this one dozens of times and it gets me every single time. I've even played along to it and usually find myself hands down, stuck in awe, unable to play any note. That's how powerful it gets!!
Sorry,but skin color has nothing to do with it. It's all about the most human emotions possible,love and the loss of it. Everybody of every species of humanity,as well as more than a few animals,understand this sort of loss deep down to their bones.
I feel like l have lost a family member. I will miss his music and that voice that can't be reproduced by nobody else. He will remain in my heart forever.
Please Don't Walk Away From Me Baby...Please Don't Walk Away From Me Baby...I'D Rather Be Blind!!! What An Amazing Performance!!! And Thats How U Do IT!!!!!
Unbelievable!...How in the HELL can there be 14 dislikes for this?!!...You' ve got to be kidding!....I love the look on Dr. John's face when she's singing into his chest....He's on cloud nine....The power of this performance is incredible!...Wow!
I agree. And now it's 15. I feel like Dr John starts to almost faff his words cos she out-improvises him, it just adds to the brilliance of it all. I mean she's like a big scary exotic bird about to eat him. I don't blame him. Ha!
I agree...She does seem to lead the good Dr. around on a leash a little here, but like you said; who could blame him?..As talented as he is I believe he has ventured on to her playground here...She's gracious enough to go easy on him though...:)...Still, just a wonderful performance all the way around.
This is it. I’ve been living on a steady diet of “I’d Rather Go Blind” for a couple of days, and this is maybe the most nourishing of Etta’s performances. Pure essence of the blues - heartbreak, joy, foxy humor, power, tenderness. Jesus! Straight from the depths of her soul, Etta gives us such gifts. Nothing held back. Oh, and the sly interplay with our good Doctor. Heaven!
