: A cover of the 1967 blues standard originally by Etta James . The lyrics, co-written by Ellington Jordan, were inspired by his personal struggles with addiction and the fear of losing a loved one. Beth Hart's History with the Track
: Recorded during a live special at Bluesfest Byron Bay , Australia, in April 2014 . RocKwiz - Beth Hart - I'd Rather Go Blind
Beth Hart 's performance of "" for RocKwiz was recorded live at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in 2014 . : A cover of the 1967 blues standard
: Joined by Jon Nichols on guitar and the RocKwiz Orkestra , the show's house band. Beth Hart 's performance of "" for RocKwiz
The rendition features Hart alongside her longtime guitarist and the resident RocKwiz Orkestra . This specific performance is widely celebrated for Hart's raw, soulful delivery of the Etta James classic, transitioning from "fragile whispers to heart-wrenching cries". Performance Context
While the RocKwiz performance is a fan favorite, Hart has made the song a cornerstone of her career through several high-profile collaborations: