Rather Go Blind (Etta James) - Earl Thomas
A tribute to the late Etta James from Earl Thomas w/Paddy Milner & The Big Sounds at Mühle Hunziken in Rubigen, Switzerland
"With a voice like that you outta be singing one of my songs." ~ Etta James
"I'm honored to have had one of my songs recorded by Ms Etta James. She recorded 'I Sing The Blues' (Earl Thomas - Philip C Wootton/Conton Music-Third Story Music-BMI) in 1994 on her 'Right Time' cd. She called me on the phone one afternoon and told me that she liked my song and my singing style. At that point in my career, I didn't even know I had a style but she liked it just the same and said to me, and I quote, 'With a voice like that you outta be singing one of my songs!' So I chose 'Rather Go Blind' and I sincerely hope she appreciates my version of it as much as I appreciate her version of my song! RIP lovely lady. And thank you. I will always be grateful..." - Earl Thomas