Originally released on Cadet 5578. 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 45s. Of course, I rate "Tell Mama" 5 stars in my iTunes, which translates into a 2-star recommendation here. This is a like-new copy of the great MCA Chess reissue, featuring brilliant Mint audio just like the original.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Chess 91011 | 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
2:33
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
Reissue
Yes
No
| Marsh Rank | 667 |
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