Michael, I am dealing with some health challenges and today was a three appointment day. I finally got home, with some good food, and tuned you in. This react soothed and excited me. She was indeed always totally amazing. Completely removed my difficult day. (and I will likely try it on my ukulele.). I love what you do. It is always what I need. Thank you. 💕🙋🎶💕.
Beautiful video Michael. Been on Etta since I was a young kid just starting out on guitar…watched the Austin City Limits with Dr John, her, BB King, Stevie Ray, Paul Butterfield, Chaka, Billy Ocean, etc., and she stole the show. At 11-12 years old I was unfamiliar with her, been listening ever since.
I dont know if was mentioned in an earlier comment but that is Jone Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin in the back playing bass for her on this gig. Just one more touch of awesomeness.
I can’t explain how much joy it gives me watching you watch these videos. I’m just sitting here giggling when there are those moments that something happens and I just know you’re going to lose your mind. Thank you, Michael. Your passion is a gift to us all.
Michael is one of the lucky among us who can lose our minds over a good musical performance. And yes, the entire appeal here is watching him lose his mind and thinking "That could be me."
Sit up straight in your chair, hair on your back raising, reaping the tears of emotion from your eyes, heart pumping vocals perfectly supported by a band… if you can’t feel this, check into the morgue… Simply powerful.
I had the opportunity to see her in her later years, I believe 2009, at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City. She was absolutely amazing. Love this chance to hear her in her prime!
@@Guitargate I've watched your channel a fair bit for quite some time now but I've started to truly appreciate your musical analysis, it's also inspiring me to want to start playing properly again. Also, I appreciate that you are as passionate about music as I am lol, thanks for all you do man.
That's just one song, from a full concert! That song is worth the price of admission alone, but you have the whole rest of the concert thrown in with it!
I had the honor of playing a bill with Etta once and saw her perform half a dozen times outside that and she was the greatest act ..what a band...she could send chills up your spine...At Last is maybe the greatest single ever and Tell Mama is one of my alltime favorite recordings...she was the real deal...RIP....my friend did sound for her the few years before she passed and said she was hard to work with when drinking heavily. She's an ingrained part of my musical soundtrack for life.....good video Michael and thanks for giving her her due....I'll never forget watching her open for the Jerry Garcia Band once and they couldn't follow her band....they gave up and Jerry brought her back to finish the show. That lady had the blues.
Incredible! I saw her in later years, when she sat and laid back in a big lounge chair/couch the whole performance, she couldn’t walk around. But, she held the audience with just as much power as we see in this performance. And the band was exquisite. The crowd went wild for her.
I first saw her in a small jazz club in 1968/69 when I was 17 years old. I was fortunate enough to see her about a dozen times throughout her career. And every time she was fantastic. But she was never better then that first time I saw her as a young man witnessing greatness.
I felt while listening like Michael looked while watching this. AMAZING performance. They honestly don't make them like this anymore. I appreciate this channel tremendously. Always a place for great music & solid learning experiences. Thanks!
fantastic performance! She owed the crowd completely. So, slow tempo, so much space - perfect for southern states heat waves. Just imagine, mid summer in Switzerland, must have been so crazy warm, even by Geneva lake in the evening. Perfect atmosphere and mood. Love it
Saw that picture of Etta and understood the title of this straight away, she was amazing, frightfully emotional and powerful, what a singer. The band aint bad either...!
You betta I am an Etta fan. Thank you for the post. I particularly enjoyed your expressions especially at 8:15 or so when you were "startled" and perhaps ready to hit the ground running, but you stuck with it and at 12:29 you see the purpose of discipline in music to get them in the palm of your hand or just produce great music for your own sanity. God bless. Stay safe.
Her voice was so heavy yet piercing and powerful. Just from the spoken beginning I had to reduce the volume on my phone. A true vocal legend of the blues.
I was lucky enough to see Johnny Shines and some of the guys who traveled with Robert Johnson way back in the very early 90s. I had never seen blues like that before. But the big thing I got from it- those guys voices just boomed! I guess it was from performing outside for years. It would give you chill bumps just from the tone of their voices. Honeyboy Edwards was the other guy.
This is one of the most soulful solid performances of this song Ettas musicians on this appearance include Baritone and Tuba virtuoso Howarf Johnsone and the bass player from Led Zepllin JP Jones this is the real sound of RNB at it its purest expression good to see your reactions
This song is an absolute masterclass on player/band interaction. This is what I try to explain to youngsters who've never played in a group without charts or click tracks. There's *so much* to this kind of music played live that you just don't get with modern productions, and to me, that's the best part. I know I've suggested it to you before, but if you haven't, you should check out James Cotton's "Slow Blues." Absolutely crushes it. Real similar vibe to Etta James (which is saying a lot).
I love how you are teaching us about good music... I know it's subjective what we all like but the essence is the same. It has to make you feel. So many songs on this channel which do exactly just that. Mike, no need to get the camera out but please have a listen to Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live). You might remember Ren from The Big Push (buskers from Brighton playing incredibly soulful blues -I only found them via your channel. Thank you) This tune seems pretty simple yet the lyrics hit hard like sideways by Travis Meadows.... Really makes you feel. Enjoy!
Honestly, Etta's singing is a transformative experience with any backing music. The restraint shown by these musicians to let her do her thang is testimony to their talent also.
I love watching your break downs. One of the best guitarist I've seen and I'm in awe at how your ear works. With your fingers. Jealous. How many of those guitars you got man???? I want 1. Some day
my favorite singers blues woman etta james,full power and strong vocal #dont forget watch movie about blues " cadillac record " story about muddy watters,etta james,chuck berry and other band in 1942 until '80
Yo-immediate like for saying Etta James is an all-time favorite. I freaking love Ms. Etta and her live performances! (P.S. I cam from your Lauryn Hill live band breakdown. Amazing.)
If you want to see a great guitar arrangement for this song see David Bromberg's version. You really should interview him live, he is in you neighborhood and a national treasure.
Thanks! Awesomeness squared is right. It doesn't get any better than that. For some reason I never paid much attention to Etta James and never saw her live. I missed something special. It's not guitar focused but I've been jonesing for live music and have been rewatching some of my favorite Mamamoo tv and concert performances from a few years ago like Delilah (the Tom Jones song) and their Immortal Songs Medley. Different style, country and language but they've got great vocal chops and even though at that time they'd only been around for a year or two they already owned the stage and the audience like they were seasoned vets a la Etta at Montreux. The Immortal Songs Medley is an 11 minute tour de force and they did a terrific re-arrangement of Delilah with a cool House of the Rising Sun-esque guitar accompaniment in the intro leading to a quote from Concierto de Aranjuez just before the song takes a dramatic left turn. Delilah blew my mind the first time I saw it and it never fails to put a smile on my face.
Thanks for the post/review....never heard Etta James' version.....only Johnny Winter, who also does a really great soulful, version, complete with horns.
Steve Gaines is my hero, i am now going full send on my education. in 1 year i got modes down, all 5 positions for every key, and i am now transcribing Segovia classical scales into tab. i joined you to help me grow more. i am using this covid time to really be the best i can be. i am even writing a complete sheet music book of all my songs note to note, i have never been more confident than today. Thank you
Have you seen the scary pockets version of Etta James' I would rather go blind? I apologize I can't remember the name of the singer and I should. It's really really good.
Thanks for this. I've never seen it. Think it must be from the same concert where she sang Do right woman and I'd rather be blind either of which could be the best performances you've ever seen. Do'nt understand why Sony music has blocked their Etta catalogue from You tube.
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You have to see the live video of Etta James and Dr John performing “I’d Rather Go Blind” from the BB King and Friends Show.
Totally agree!! that was an epic duo!
Michael, I am dealing with some health challenges and today was a three appointment day. I finally got home, with some good food, and tuned you in. This react soothed and excited me. She was indeed always totally amazing. Completely removed my difficult day. (and I will likely try it on my ukulele.). I love what you do. It is always what I need. Thank you. 💕🙋🎶💕.
That first "OHHHH", my knees gave out, and my Beagle ran out of the room and ran back in a Catahoula cur. Hot damn!
Etta was my neighbor for 15 years I was lucky to see a lot of shows and visit with her
WHAAAT???
No one could sing with such pain, passion and pure emotion like the way Etta did!
Beautiful video Michael. Been on Etta since I was a young kid just starting out on guitar…watched the Austin City Limits with Dr John, her, BB King, Stevie Ray, Paul Butterfield, Chaka, Billy Ocean, etc., and she stole the show. At 11-12 years old I was unfamiliar with her, been listening ever since.
I dont know if was mentioned in an earlier comment but that is Jone Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin in the back playing bass for her on this gig. Just one more touch of awesomeness.
wow that's pretty cool. was this before zeppelin?
@@boshman78 nope, just something he did on the side, Zep was at their peak when he did this.
I can’t explain how much joy it gives me watching you watch these videos. I’m just sitting here giggling when there are those moments that something happens and I just know you’re going to lose your mind. Thank you, Michael. Your passion is a gift to us all.
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Michael is one of the lucky among us who can lose our minds over a good musical performance. And yes, the entire appeal here is watching him lose his mind and thinking "That could be me."
Sit up straight in your chair, hair on your back raising, reaping the tears of emotion from your eyes, heart pumping vocals perfectly supported by a band… if you can’t feel this, check into the morgue… Simply powerful.
I had the opportunity to see her in her later years, I believe 2009, at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City. She was absolutely amazing. Love this chance to hear her in her prime!
you have no idea how much id kill to see her once. very jealous
If you're not making faces whilst watching this performance, you're not wired right.
Correct.
@@Guitargate I've watched your channel a fair bit for quite some time now but I've started to truly appreciate your musical analysis, it's also inspiring me to want to start playing properly again. Also, I appreciate that you are as passionate about music as I am lol, thanks for all you do man.
Right on andrew! You can do it man. Just begin. 5 min a go. Just keep picking it up :)
Preach. Stank face exists because of the blues. And this is a pinnacle performance. Never heard this before. I'm dead right now.
That's just one song, from a full concert! That song is worth the price of admission alone, but you have the whole rest of the concert thrown in with it!
She is a powerhouse! My favorite performance by Etta and band live is Rather go blind. It's from the same concert I believe.
I had the honor of playing a bill with Etta once and saw her perform half a dozen times outside that and she was the greatest act ..what a band...she could send chills up your spine...At Last is maybe the greatest single ever and Tell Mama is one of my alltime favorite recordings...she was the real deal...RIP....my friend did sound for her the few years before she passed and said she was hard to work with when drinking heavily. She's an ingrained part of my musical soundtrack for life.....good video Michael and thanks for giving her her due....I'll never forget watching her open for the Jerry Garcia Band once and they couldn't follow her band....they gave up and Jerry brought her back to finish the show. That lady had the blues.
Saturday morning Super Lemon Haze #2, and some Etta!
Banana dream por me
That sounds like quite the way to start any weekend, Mr Porterhouse. Keep on keepin’ on !
Incredible! I saw her in later years, when she sat and laid back in a big lounge chair/couch the whole performance, she couldn’t walk around. But, she held the audience with just as much power as we see in this performance. And the band was exquisite. The crowd went wild for her.
Check out her and Dr.John duet "I'd rather go blind" on the Midnight Special from about a yr after this....wow!
One of the greatest performances of any kind, ever!
I was hoping that's what this was
I first saw her in a small jazz club in 1968/69 when I was 17 years old.
I was fortunate enough to see her about a dozen times throughout her career.
And every time she was fantastic.
But she was never better then that first time I saw her as a young man witnessing greatness.
I’m jealous.
I love how he's trying to figure out how to play it, and then he just goes, "Whoa--" and starts listening.
I feel gospel undertones that give me chills on my arms. Truly a queen!
I felt while listening like Michael looked while watching this. AMAZING performance. They honestly don't make them like this anymore. I appreciate this channel tremendously. Always a place for great music & solid learning experiences. Thanks!
fantastic performance! She owed the crowd completely. So, slow tempo, so much space - perfect for southern states heat waves.
Just imagine, mid summer in Switzerland, must have been so crazy warm, even by Geneva lake in the evening. Perfect atmosphere and mood. Love it
Saw that picture of Etta and understood the title of this straight away, she was amazing, frightfully emotional and powerful, what a singer.
The band aint bad either...!
You betta I am an Etta fan. Thank you for the post. I particularly enjoyed your expressions especially at 8:15 or so when you were "startled" and perhaps ready to hit the ground running, but you stuck with it and at 12:29 you see the purpose of discipline in music to get them in the palm of your hand or just produce great music for your own sanity. God bless. Stay safe.
Band Restraint. Tension. Space. And a voice from the earth. Saturday.
Her voice was so heavy yet piercing and powerful. Just from the spoken beginning I had to reduce the volume on my phone.
A true vocal legend of the blues.
You are amazing Michael. Thank you for all you do.
Great video. Love the way you describe music! 🎸 RIP Etta ❤️
Idk why but I’m get chills from her talking and she hasn’t even started Singing yet!!
1:20 in so far.
Some time people just have that energy!
Edit:
3min in now currently crying!
so gooood
I was lucky enough to see Johnny Shines and some of the guys who traveled with Robert Johnson way back in the very early 90s. I had never seen blues like that before. But the big thing I got from it- those guys voices just boomed! I guess it was from performing outside for years. It would give you chill bumps just from the tone of their voices. Honeyboy Edwards was the other guy.
Fantastic. These singers with a gospel background just build like a sound volcano. Then there is always this stunning eruption. Wow.
Etta James was as perfect a singer as ever lived and “At Last” is as perfect a song as was ever written!
This is one of the most soulful solid performances of this song Ettas musicians on this appearance include Baritone and Tuba virtuoso Howarf Johnsone and the bass player from Led Zepllin JP Jones this is the real sound of RNB at it its purest expression good to see your reactions
Wow. Powerful and amazing. I've never seen this before.
That horn section is dope. they RULE.
She was always amazing and growing up singing without a mic
You got me Michael. I hung on every word and every note. Welled up. The whole nine. Great work.
Enjoy your channel sooo much Ty!
I was there in Montreux. Unforgettable eventing.
I love that Her voice is so powerful it messes up the video. 10/10
Rather Go Blind….. so good….. way before stapleton’s tune. what a talent and performer.
When the horns kick in I get the chills. ✌️
This song is an absolute masterclass on player/band interaction. This is what I try to explain to youngsters who've never played in a group without charts or click tracks. There's *so much* to this kind of music played live that you just don't get with modern productions, and to me, that's the best part.
I know I've suggested it to you before, but if you haven't, you should check out James Cotton's "Slow Blues." Absolutely crushes it. Real similar vibe to Etta James (which is saying a lot).
Great video! Thanks for all your help Michael P.👍🏻
I love how you are teaching us about good music... I know it's subjective what we all like but the essence is the same. It has to make you feel.
So many songs on this channel which do exactly just that.
Mike, no need to get the camera out but please have a listen to Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live). You might remember Ren from The Big Push (buskers from Brighton playing incredibly soulful blues -I only found them via your channel. Thank you) This tune seems pretty simple yet the lyrics hit hard like sideways by Travis Meadows.... Really makes you feel.
Enjoy!
@michael your channel brings so much knowledge and joy to my life... thank you
Honestly, Etta's singing is a transformative experience with any backing music. The restraint shown by these musicians to let her do her thang is testimony to their talent also.
I'm happy to say I saw Etta live about a dozen times. Always left feeling like I got my moneys worth.
the stuff she did at muscle shoals with duane allman was killer
Jeff Beck does an incredible cover of this on Jools Holland. Worth checking out
One small gem around 12:41 IN when the guitar lick leads right into the sax line. Chills!
Awesome,
Love your posts, you show such passion and excitement for music, it's contagious..
I love watching your break downs. One of the best guitarist I've seen and I'm in awe at how your ear works. With your fingers. Jealous. How many of those guitars you got man???? I want 1. Some day
Eta was in your face and sublime at the same time just WONDERFUL
my favorite singers blues woman etta james,full power and strong vocal #dont forget watch movie about blues " cadillac record " story about muddy watters,etta james,chuck berry and other band in 1942 until '80
dang, truck size space in there.. massive cosmos of Etta blues
Howard Johnson's baritone saxophone fills up the bottom end of the horn section perfectly.
Excellent Mr. P. Great teaching.
This is a Master Class on large combos. LOVE IT!
She was one of the very best! Another great version of this song is by the late and very great Ray Charles.
Yo-immediate like for saying Etta James is an all-time favorite. I freaking love Ms. Etta and her live performances! (P.S. I cam from your Lauryn Hill live band breakdown. Amazing.)
Love it! Etta is all time
If you want to see a great guitar arrangement for this song see David Bromberg's version. You really should interview him live, he is in you neighborhood and a national treasure.
YES, YES, YES, Bromberg is a national treasure, great interview, and right over in Wilmington. DO IT.
i have absolute chills right now
A-mazing footage. Internet does have its plus side. Thanx 4 sharing.
Thanks! Awesomeness squared is right. It doesn't get any better than that. For some reason I never paid much attention to Etta James and never saw her live. I missed something special.
It's not guitar focused but I've been jonesing for live music and have been rewatching some of my favorite Mamamoo tv and concert performances from a few years ago like Delilah (the Tom Jones song) and their Immortal Songs Medley. Different style, country and language but they've got great vocal chops and even though at that time they'd only been around for a year or two they already owned the stage and the audience like they were seasoned vets a la Etta at Montreux. The Immortal Songs Medley is an 11 minute tour de force and they did a terrific re-arrangement of Delilah with a cool House of the Rising Sun-esque guitar accompaniment in the intro leading to a quote from Concierto de Aranjuez just before the song takes a dramatic left turn. Delilah blew my mind the first time I saw it and it never fails to put a smile on my face.
Ooh, that first sound you played is so pleasing to the ear.
Thanks for the post/review....never heard Etta James' version.....only Johnny Winter, who also does a really great soulful, version, complete with horns.
Incredible feel throughout. More please. Could only give 1 like.
This is one of my wife’s favorite songs. Thanks so much!
I laughed and cried watching this. I don’t know the technicality of music, but I was happy for him watching this
What you were doin about 12:00 was really cool
Steve Gaines is my hero, i am now going full send on my education. in 1 year i got modes down, all 5 positions for every key, and i am now transcribing Segovia classical scales into tab. i joined you to help me grow more. i am using this covid time to really be the best i can be. i am even writing a complete sheet music book of all my songs note to note, i have never been more confident than today. Thank you
Steve Gaines?
Oh man Etta's gorgeous! This is smokin' hot!
Been watching this for years, she was uncomparable!
R.I.P. Jamesetta Hawkins 🙏
Check out Etta with the Grateful Dead and the Tower of Power 12/31/82. Christopher Hazard's upscale video from 1 month ago
I love grooving on a 1(7) 4(7) I could play or sing over those 2 chords all day. All though I really do love the 1 chord grooves too
Powerful !! Lost count on how many times I watched this video.
What a woman she could hold an audience in her hand within seconds
And I cried so much Mike dude this bad ass jam
Take me to church! Goodness.. the oozing of emotion
Because of this video, I spent my snowy Sunday listening to Etta James
This was really great! Not sure how I've never come across this one before.
Absolutely Fabulous!!
Man, I got goose-bumps! What a performance, indeed.
johnny winter ver. best for me.
Your channel is cool. Well done.
I know you can't replace the greatness of Etta James. I would love to hear Brittany Howard cover this song. I think she could do it justice.
Really got into this. Sent me to a different place for a few minutes. Swam in a warm sea of silky cream then...back to reality.
Mind absolutely blown!!!!
MP, so done, thanks 🙏
9:18 where the sweat drips off of her on beat with the drop! Perfectly captured.
Obscene how great this is
Blessed to meet this lady in Oakland, pretty intimidating actually.
Have you seen the scary pockets version of Etta James' I would rather go blind? I apologize I can't remember the name of the singer and I should. It's really really good.
Yeah when I first discovered this performance I watched it like 5 times in a row.
John Paul Jones was the bassplayer for this gig if nobody has mentioned it yet...
Brilliant video man👍
Thanks for this. I've never seen it. Think it must be from the same concert where she sang Do right woman and I'd rather be blind either of which could be the best performances you've ever seen. Do'nt understand why Sony music has blocked their Etta catalogue from You tube.
Imma go out on a limb here and guess that maybe they haven't figured out how to pick the carcass quite clean yet.
Guy king does a lovely version of this but it’s nice to hear an OG blues master have at it!
Good Lort!
Etta was a legend for very good reasons. And that band...well, pretty much perfect.