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

lol...exactly!!! :)

Righteous

😂

My neighbor loves it so much, he threw a brick thru my living room window so he can hear it better. I thought I had the amp turned up plenty but I guess not.

LMAO

lovelovelovelove.....i wake up my neighbors as often as i can....again, love

Beautifully Said! It's Been Keepin Me Alive! Have A Great Holiday Season!

I’m right there with you, my brother in music! I will never let it die. This is what music was intended to be. ❤

Same brotha

You don't sing the blues..you live them....and then you Testify!

I love this rendition of this song I’m a blues baby too !

RIGHT ON....WARREN FILLS THAT NEED.

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Exactly!

@@mathisawm8486 mmm

Phantom Muchentuchen Every once in awhile you find something you needed but didn''t know where to find

Indeed

Yes time flies my frnd.hows the saying go.once a women scorned

Try Michael Grimm version of this .

Absolutely

Don't forget Stan Webb/Chicken Shack...

@@k.-h.k.1315 Of course.....great cover!

Rod Stewart gives it more soul, but probably great who ever does it.

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Glad that you are able to feel those feelings. They matter

I don't know you but I love you. Man to man or man to woman. So does your best friend.

Brother,,,ITS BETTER

First I look at the purse Adrian Hall

It's funny and refreshing reading this.... I'm teared up at 50 yo right now..I've played guitar since I was 12...this rendition kicked my heart out my back....Haven't played or been inspired to play till this very moment.... Thank you for your words.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I’m with you on that brother.

Damm who is this guy? He did this song right!! Awesome!?

Yes, Rose....i understand.

Been there too many times rose.. here’s to you

Amen Sweetie! Music Has Been Keepin Me Alive!!

It is a testament to his talent (and the song's greatness) that if youre in a good mood or feeling down, somehow it still speaks to you.

Always & forever a "feel sorry for myself/cry into my pillow..." Why? Why not me??? (Then I just eval Every reason why Not me)????

Blues may remind me of sad times, at the same time it also lets me know that I’m not the only one ☝️

So true,so true

It made me cry too

Love this song

When the tears roll down, the music has touched your soul.

Dig it man.

Amen to that 💜

The tears, the tears, so you see I'd rather go blind, then to watch you walk away. You know who you are. The tears roll down my face!

that is definitely the best way to say it.... just good wholesome soul food, can't help but feel that

Hitts the core of my soLe its shinning so deep he aLso plays a song let ur soul shine ill play it

2024

Somehow listening to the blues when you're feeling blue eases the feeling, almost revel in it till you feel better. You might like Daniel Castro's song "I'll play the blues for you"

Yup definitely have heard it, lovely song

It was hearing Warren’s playing on By A Thread that inspired me to pick up a guitar. I had played bass for years in other peoples working bands, but when I heard Warren, it was a light bulb moment. Knew I had to do something for myself. Coming on 10 years now, I’ve been “impersonating a guitarist” :-) It’s all about making songs your own. Too many soulless performances of covers. I’d rather do someone else’s song in my own peculiar style.

@@MidlifeRenaissanceMan So Happy You Are Playing! Know That Music is Keepin Many Of Us Alive! ROCK ON!!

@@tonyaharmon1383 thank you. It’s part of me. I can’t not play. There’s an old bar a bit over an hour’s drive away, where I help host a jam session / open mic every Tuesday evening. It’s become rather popular, not just with the locals, but some people are starting to travel I did it as a favour for a friend, and now it’s starting to take on a life of its own :-) Keeps me sane, and I get to practice my singing on the way to and from.

ABSOLUTELY !

I used to hang out in the main branch of our city library and while away the couple hours before my mom came to pick me up in the music Dept. That where I found the blues in the 5th grade. Haven’t looked back since.

Vera Dujin yeah I do

+Vera Dujin Yes I do;;

47 hammer :)

That song make me sad some times; I think of a Love that was lost ;; an that still after all these years Hurts;;

47 hammer It's just an illusion about the emotions we think we still have for a certain person . It's the love towards memories, the love for the emotions we once felt at the time . Be certain that if you met the person you think you once loved, you'll be surprised the emotions won't be the same . It's only memories we are attached to . Still....it hurts

Yes a 25-year-old long gone for me.

The very best. No one comes close

Hope you are still playing this once a week..first time hearing this song my grandpa showed me..i dig it

So do I.

@@lorideloach6143 every evening once i start dinking and i love it and don't regret drinkin'......just cools me off...

Haha. Good on you m8

AMAZING!!!! I listen to this every day!

Well said.

Amen to that

Hope you are well

i believe soul is what your heart projects to your guitar and mic an there are a lot of good hearts out there.

Never did

Darryl Hall was CALLED the Blue eyed soul brother in the 80s....its a visceral thing I think...not all can do it

Brother I've listen to This and jj grey locloosa for at least a yr. Check out locloosa... you'll love it....

@@daddyjimcampbell9802 That's fukin Trippy ❗👍. Seeing as I've done EXACTLY the Same.....

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agree seems to me, my bench mark, I like this version even now 2021

@@michaelhedgepeth5106 yeah don't sleep on jj grey or Mofro

I hope You are well sir.

my heart is with you brother but nobody can help that kinda pain like you said helps to ease the pain . God bless you

😥 Sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine that pain. Peace be with you.

The loss of a child is a pain I would never want too see a person to feel . I find comfort in thinking he's in paradise . Oh with loving arms around him . Peace to you . I still make biscuits and gravy Evey Sunday morning waiting waiting for him to come through the door . 3 yrs .

@@justme-yp1on Hello Richard it has been a while since i replied to your post and I still fill your pain I wish I could help , Tried to put myself in your shoes but I can't even go there , Since my last reply I lost my brother a month ago we were so so close we had a very bad childhood but we looked out for each other . Both of us were very successful in life even though we did not have a chance at a good education , I have lost a lot of family and friends but my brothers death is so different , I fill so alone even though I have a great wife and 3 awesome boys , when ever I see his face in my mind I get real emotional so I kind of know little bit how you fill . Brother I hope you and I both can find peace some way , God bless you Richard

Donald truer words were never spoken... well said.

I agree Don

Christophe mate c quoi le bonheur

Donald White yeeaahhh

Donald White ditto tonight

I understand your sentiment! You got this!!! And, just love Warren for giving you an avenue to allow you to breather when all is said and done! God bless!

It’s only been 5 years for me man but I’m glad we both found an escape. Life goes on and so do we

was just thinking the same😎👊🍻

Shannon Powell

yup\

Wish it was video too but its powerhouse

Warren Haynes, and Boney Fingers can do this as well as I.

:-)

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Yes he can sang and I love this guy I do not care what color he is😉

U got that right

Oh yeah. The blues come from the soul black or white. JJ Grey also sings blues well

Karen Verity yes

Your a hottie ♨

Mayhap Jellyroll can methinks ;-)

Etta James sounded better. Period

Hello to England! How's the weather out in your neck of the woods? America is in crisis with covid and a terrible president 🍻 Cheers and beers to you 🤗

@@patriciapage2109 hi Patricia, Thanks for your comments. Our weather seems to on the turn already and summer not over!!! The whole world is in Covid crisis - who knows what will happen here this winter. I have had beer recently now our pubs are allowed to open- so cheers and beers to you. As for Politicians well the less said the better. They don't change much wherever in the world. Big businesses run the world really, and Politicians, who could make a difference, soon have their snouts in the trough to make sure they are ok - not us

Warren is a TREASURE!

Terence J Cottrell down the rabbit hole. I'm familiar with that state of mind

Terence J Cottrell Love Gov't Mule

Crazy how this song is only 2 chords. A and Bm. Yet, I don't think I've ever heard a song so soulful with 2 chords.

Maree Bow Me too sweetie.....

boy it dont get any better then the blues. my most fave

I HEAR YOU PATRICIA. LETS MOVE ON TO LOVE AND HAPPINESS

+Christian Schumacher MMMMMMM

Same! So happy a friend shared this!

Warren is dynamite, I'm glad someone new gets to hear him every day... He's one of my very favorites.

The same

THANK YOU FOR SUCH FINE MUSIC,APPRECIATE FINE MUSIC

9p iou

I am pretty fn sure of that....

+Joy Anne I agree!

The first few bars are scrambled. After that, it rolls smoothly along. So, it's far from perfect, but still a joy to listen to. Once Warren gets in the pocket, it's like syrup. His song, Endless Parade, was the one that made me dig into Govt. Mule. This was a jewel to find.

A matter of personal taste!!!

isnt everything?

Bill Yates I agree, except I'd prefer it personally dark. Great stoner tune. Beers up, joints burning.

You sure hit that on the nail.

Ummmm. I respectfully disagree. This link is perfect as is.

Wow... I just happened across this this dude is awesome this is always been my kind of music I don't know why I've never heard of him before but he can do the Blues it makes me melt

Agreed to a point. I am stone cold sober and it's still superb. I have to admit, though, that it's a delight stone cold sober or with some adult beverage and/or some adult vegatatative enhancement. Or both, of course.

Love him and the song!

Joe bonamassa and beth Hart I believe is her name . Real good 👍

@@jerrywoods4066 Beth Hart by far has the best cover of this song but Warren sure comes in close. :)

Etta on Argo Records, Then:Jeff Beck & Beth Hart in front of Buddy Guy & Led Zepplin @Kennedy Center Honors, but do love what Warren is trying to say!

I'm the same with covers but man , this is above and beyond

Covers are awesome when they cross genres like this does....but, yes, generally covers kinda suck

itisonlyme1 me too, at first I thought his name was allman!

Allman brothers, into the mystic.....it will be a memorable experience. It's Warren/w ABB

Those people before me couldn't have said what I wanted to any better. I get chills up and down my spine and entire body. One of the best rushes anyone can get without doing drugs !!!

keep it up bro - your doing well even when you have your doubts. don't give in even when its tough, which it can be. your life is unique and special even though you think it may not be. helping others, in any way possible, is the BEST way to get over ones own struggles and become a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.

Me!

In a hotel 500 miles (might as well be a million) from the purest love I've ever known. And I'm crying my eyes out knowing I'm the biggest thing standing in the way of us.

Have listened to this many times My late boyfriend RIP introduced me to this band - when I hear this song I’m sad 😢 💔

I got you covered girl.

It’s only because They Should Be Somewhere Else... 😈

Its rude and absolutely pisses me off..

@ReyegAwee - As a former club performer & lifelong musician, I not only heartily agree, but I can tell you, "drunks in clubs are a buncha rude f*cks." David Crosby famously (during a performance here in Seattle at the Paramount theater) told the ass hats in the audience who were hooting & hollering "Shut the hell UP! Or WE'RE LEAVING! There are people here who paid good money who can't hear BECAUSE OF YOUR OBNOXIOUS ASSES!" My friend who was there said "People shut UP & showed some respect." RIP David Crosby. I wish US audiences weren't such a bunch of rude asses. But "wish in one hand & crap in the other & see which one fills up 1st."

The People talking are showing their envy in the presence of musical genius.

Dee Reese only this is a cover of an Etta James original, although Warren Hayes owns it here