As great as the A side of this single is, it's the B side that Dave Marsh was honoring by including it in his list of the 1001 greatest 45's. Note: This beautiful copy comes with a vintage Chess/Checker/Cadet factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and Near Mint vinyl. Audio on "I'd Rather Go Blind" is a strong EX, reflecting some light surface noise during the intro. Audio on "Tell Mama" is pristine Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M | M- | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Cadet 5578 | 1967 | #10r, #23p in November |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Etta James
Etta James
Title
Tell Mama
I'd Rather Go Blind
Track Time
2:20
2:32
Songwriter
Clarence Carter (A), E. Jordan-B. Foster (B)
Clarence Carter (A), E. Jordan-B. Foster (B)
Producer
Rick Hall
Rick Hall
Category
Funky Soul
Funky Soul
| Marsh Rank | 667 |
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