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Tell Mama/ I'd Rather Go Blind

As great as the A side of this single is, it's the B side that Dave Marsh honors by including it in his list of the 1,001 greatest 45's. Of course, I rate "Tell Mama" 5 stars in my iTunes library, which translates to a 2-star recommendation on Classic 45s. So I'd say this rare promo copy of one of Etta James' very best singles is cause for celebration... Enjoy! By the way, there were three of these promo beauties in the Louise Neal collection; I believe this is the last of the three copies. This variant has "D J Copy" on both labels; some promo copies only show the phrase on the A side. Note: This copy has pristine Mint audio, both sides. I've graded the labels and vinyl Near Mint to reflect faint signs of storage wear, as well as an "x" inked on the A label.

Condition
Overall Label Sleeve Vinyl Audio
M- M- (x) M- M
Disc Details
Label Year Chart
Cadet 5578 dj 1967 #10r, #23p in November
Song Details

A-side

B-side

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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

Lists

Marsh Rank
667

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