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    Portugal. The Man – I’d Rather Go Blind Cover (LIVE on KCRW)

    When Portugal. The Man paid us a visit in July of last year, they ended their Morning Becomes Eclectic live set with a cover of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go…

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    By Rachel Reynolds • Jan 23, 2012 • 1 min read

    When Portugal. The Man paid us a visit in July of last year, they ended their Morning Becomes Eclectic live set with a cover of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind”. Singer John Gourley’s falsetto makes for a great interpretation of the classic track. Check out a soulful cover and revisit their full set in the archives.

    Portugal. The Man – I’d Rather Go Blind (Etta James cover) by Portugaltheman

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      Rachel Reynolds

      Producer, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

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