Eyesight to the Blind
The Who, Eric Clapton
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You talk about your woman, I wish you could see mine. You talk about your woman, I wish you could see mine. Every time she starts to loving She brings eyesight to the blind. Her daddy gave her magic, I can tell by the way she walks. Daddy gave her lots of magic, I can tell by the way she walks. Every time she starts a-shakin', The dumb begin to talk. She has got the power to heal you, Never fear. She has got the power to heal you, Never fear. Just one word from her lips And the deaf can hear.
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Written by: WILLIE SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Eyesight to the Blind" was originally written and recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson II in 1951. This makes it quite distinctive in the blues genre because it was not common for blues musicians to write their own compositions during this era.
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Cover VersionThe British band "The Who" covered the song in their rock opera "Tommy" in 1969. They were arguably the most famous band to cover the song, taking the tune to a larger audience.
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Lyrics AnalysisThe song is a classic blues story about a man who is so taken with a woman that even a blind man could see her appeal. The lyrics are metaphorical and indicate deep emotional connection.
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Unique ScenarioThe inclusion of "Eyesight to the Blind" in the rock opera "Tommy" made it the only song that wasn't written by any member of The Who to be included in the opera.
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Tommy's ReferenceIn the context of "Tommy", the song describes Tommy’s mother’s affair with a lover, who Tommy later sees her murder. Tommy is shocked into a state of catatonic silence and later becomes a pinball wizard.
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Different Musical StyleWhile the Williamson's original version was a classic example of Chicago blues style, The Who's version was a rock rendition that incorporated elements of heavy psych rock, which was just emerging at that time.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is universally hailed as a classic blues song and "The Who's" rendition derived critical acclaim, contributing significantly to the success and popularity of the "Tommy" opera.
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Additional Covers"Eyesight to the Blind" was also covered by other blues artists such as Mose Allison, and Aerosmith also performed the song alongside The Who in The Who's presentation of 'Tommy' during the 1998 season finale of VH1's "Storytellers" series.
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Aerosmith's Contribution"Eyesight to the Blind" was performed as a duet with lead vocalist Steven Tyler and blues harmonica player John Popper, with Tyler singing in the falsetto range to emulate Roger Daltrey's original vocal style.
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Induction into Grammy Hall of FameNotably, Williamson's original version of "Eyesight to the Blind" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old and exhibit qualitative or historical significance.
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