I’d Rather Go Blind – Ruby Turner (1987)

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Additional information about this Ruby Turner vinyl art.

Ruby Turner – The Artist

Francella Ruby Turner MBE (born1958) is a British Jamaican R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. In a music career spanning more than 40 years, Turner is best known for her album and single releases in Europe and North America. She is also known for her work as a session backing vocalist, with artists including Bryan Ferry, UB40, Steel Pulse, Steve Winwood, Jools Holland, and Mick Jagger. She has also written songs that have been covered by musicians including Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest. Eight of her singles appeared in the UK Singles Chart with “I’d Rather Go Blind” being the most successful, reaching No. 24 in 1987. Turner performed at the Birmingham Heart Beat 86 concert, which featured George Harrison. She is a regular guest on BBC Television’s Jools’ Annual Hootenanny, performing every year from 2007 to the present, and she regularly joins Holland and his band on their annual arena tours. She has also appeared as an actress on stage, film and television.

I’d Rather Go Blind – The Song

‘I’d Rather Go Blind’  is a blues song written by Ellington Jordan with co-writing credits to Billy Foster and Etta James. It was first recorded by Etta James in 1967, released the same year, and has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic. It has been recorded by many artists. This is Ruby Turners version that she recorded in 1987.

The  Guide Dog – The Shape

This record has been modelled into a guide dog. Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead people who are blind or visually impaired around obstacles. Although dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, they are red–green colour blind and incapable of interpreting street signs. The human does the directing, based on skills acquired through previous mobility training. The handler might be likened to an aircraft’s navigator, who must know how to get from one place to another, and the dog is the pilot, who gets them there safely. In several countries guide dogs, along with most other service and hearing dogs, are exempt from regulations against the presence of animals in places such as restaurants and public transportation.

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