I Go Blind
1986 single by 54-40
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"I Go Blind" is a song by Canadian alternative rock group 54-40. The song was released in Canada as the second single from the band's 1986 self-titled album, 54-40. It has since become one of the band's most popular songs.
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| Single by 54-40 | ||||
| from the album 54-40 | ||||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
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Hootie & the Blowfish cover
The song was recorded by American band Hootie & the Blowfish and originally released as a B-side on the band's "Hold My Hand" single. The cover was later released on the soundtrack of the TV series Friends. The cover became a radio hit in 1996, peaking at No. 2 on the Adult Top 40 chart and at No. 22 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. The Hootie version also charted on Canada's RPM Singles Chart, peaking at No. 13.[1]
The song was featured on the band's compilation albums Scattered, Smothered and Covered (2000) and The Best of Hootie & the Blowfish: 1993–2003 (2003).
Weekly charts
| Chart (1996–1997) | Peak position |
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| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] | 13 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[3] | 22 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 2 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 17 |
| US Radio Songs (Billboard)[6] | 13 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1997) | Position |
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| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[7] | 11 |
