Kaz Hawkins - Id Rather Go Blind ✦ Fully Tested

While often performed with her high-energy Quintet , she also delivers stripped-back, intimate versions accompanied only by piano (Franck Le Masle) in her "My Life And I" duo format. Background and Context

For Hawkins, performing this song is part of her "mental health mission," using the raw vulnerability of the blues to tell stories of resilience and healing. Kaz Hawkins - Id Rather Go Blind

Kaz Hawkins' rendition of is a core part of her "Memories of Etta" project , where she pays tribute to the legendary Etta James. Her version is characterized by a "raw and gritty" vocal delivery that mirrors the emotional intensity of her own personal history. Musical Style and Arrangement While often performed with her high-energy Quintet ,