Love this live performance. Thanks for the reaction. You outta' react to Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt performing "I Never Will Marry". She was only 23 when Johnny let her appear on his weekly TV program. It's a lovely vignette.
Okay Jamel, here is another live performance of Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Hornsby, doing Raitt's hit "Thing Called Love". Gotta see this... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-shnHm8D-XRk.html. Bonnie rockin' with slide guitar, and Bruce on the "squeeze box" accordion. Amazing!
This song doesn't make a whole lot a sense does it? It does when you actually hear the original version Jamel. No woman would write this. A man actually did. Listen to it again, but actually listen and you will get it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IlA3tMaX9GA.html&ab_channel=PhivePhivoSteve
From Wiki: For Raitt, the song was notoriously difficult to sing, due to its required vocal range, difficult phrasing and breathing, and the emotional content involved. At the televised Grammy Awards of 1992 Raitt performed it in an even more austere setting than on record, with just her and Hornsby highlighted. As she negotiated the final vocal line, she let out a big audible and visible sigh of relief that she had successfully gotten through it. Her live performance of the song was released on the 1994 album Grammy's Greatest Moments Volume III. Raitt has continued to sing the song in all her concert tours: I mean, 'I Can't Make You Love Me' is no picnic. I love that song, so does the audience. So it's almost a sacred moment when you share that, that depth of pain with your audience. Because they get really quiet, and I have to summon ... some other place in order to honor that space. - Raitt, 2002 NPR interview
@@johnboehmer6683 I agree! Another highly emotional song is 'Stay' by Sugarland. The vocal and video performance that Jennifer Nettles gave was incredibly beautiful, was incredibly excruciating for her. She was divorcing her cheating husband at the time. She had written the song and was in production with it for her next album when she found out her husband was cheating on her. That's why the video is so emotional for her. Definitely a must-see on this channel! @jamelakajamal gave a great reaction!
Back In the 90s, Bonnie Raitt is the one who reintroduced blues into pop music. After hearing her album, I went down the rabbit hole all the way down to Muddy Waters and all the OGs that created what we call now Delta Blues.
It's great when an artist sets you on that journey and you discover the music you didn't even know you needed in your life. Mine started back in the 60s when The Rolling Stones introduced 13 year old me to the Blues with their earliest recordings in the same year I saw Sonny Boy Williamson on a 12" black and white TV. Then Billie Holiday did the same to 18 year old me and started me down the road to Jazz. A lifetime of Blues and Jazz later and then it happened again just a few years ago when I discovered Pentatonix and through them, a capella.
Co-written by Mike Reid, a great defensive lineman for the Bengals in the 70's who retired early to pursue his true passion, music. He wrote several hits for country artists and others, including this. A true all-around man.
I don't think it's possible to quantify just how much I adore Bonnie Raitt. Her music has touched my soul, made me get up and dance, and held my hand through some tough times. We are so lucky to have had her music all these years. Just as a quick aside, her really early music is quite different than her later music. I would love for you to hear her song "Love Me Like A Man" from 1972, or the similarly-themed "Finest Lovin' Man" from 1971. They are more bluesy, and just sublime.
Yes! And the best version out there - in my opinion - is a live version with Bruce Hornsby and in the backing vocals, Bryan Adams and Jackson Browne. But the quality of the version on youtube is not so good alas.
Her duet with John is the only version I listen to. When she hits “How the HELL can a person…” it just drills right through me. Gonna go listen to it right now!
There have been many covers of this, but Bonnie does it better than anyone. She rips the tears out of my eyes with this performance. I hope Bonnie knows how much she is loved and appreciated by her fans.
It's about time. Recency bias has skewed listening and perception toward other versions of this song and none of them hold a lick to Bonnie's. This is a woman that has clearly been through something, and it shows here. Her version is not about over singing, but about real adult emotions. The production here kills any other version and Hornsby's piano is the icing on this bittersweet, heartbreaking cake. Glad you finally found this.
@@shells500tutubo I'm a big Nancy Wilson fan, and an even bigger Dinah Washington fan, who was one of her vocal mentors. Although I agree Nancy's version is very good indeed Bonnie's, to me anyway, just has a bit more a plaintiveness, a bit more resignation and desperateness in her version. Maybe that's just me.
Bonnie Raitt's version lS the best, but I would not say no one else can touch it. The song itself is so much bigger than any performer that does it that anyone with a good voice and solid production can at least be in the same room with Bonnie's.
Bonnie's father, John Raitt, was a great singer. The apple did not fall far from the tree. She is absolutely great. And Hornsby--my goodness, what God-given talent. Thank you for highlighting this wonderful rendition of such an emotional song.
The best female singer in the world. I cry every time i hear this song . I,m a 75 year old man and it reminds me of the one true love i lost. Heartbreaking.
I love Bonnie. ❤. I have been seeing live shows since the early 70's .my sister took to to a 3 dog night concert at 13. I have seen so many in my 64 yrs now. But being from Memphis I love the blues, southern delta blues. I have seen Bonnie at least 10 to 15 times live. Greg Allman and AB about 10+. Saw her twice in Denver once at Red Rocks. No body better than Bonnie. She is a straight up blues Queen. Jamel, go to 2012 Kennedy Honors Awards show. Same one with Led Zepp and Heart. They honored Buddy Guy also on that show. Bonnie , Jimmy Vaughn ( Stevie Ray's Big brother) Beth Heart, etc. Great show. Watch both LZ & Buddy Guys entire segments, well worth the time. Shows the other side of Bonnie. Enjoy... Love 💘 ya. Find Bonnie and Alison Krauss on Bonnie's song "You" Perfect Song. On UT.
One of the most beautiful songs ever from a remarkable women. Powerfully sad at the same time. I also love her song " In the Nick of Time". This is music that touches the spirit. Jamal, you are the best and most honest reactor. This is the place to come.
This song breaks my heart every time. I’ve been there. Hell, maybe someone I was with felt that about me, & I had no clue. Power of love. Thank God I have felt it, and still do today at 76 years.
Bonnie was the first woman to be on the cover of guitar player magazine 1976. Gotta check out her guitar playing. Try her and Keb Mo. 'No Gettin over you'
That song breaks my heart. It’s so hard to let go of a love when inside you know no matter what do that person just t doesn’t feel it. Beautiful rendition.
Bonnie Raitt puts on the best sounding show I’ve ever heard at any live performance, and I’ve seen hundreds of the greats. Her sound is dialed in perfectly: vocal, guitar, band. On top of her talent, she speaks to the crowd as if every word is meaningful, with anecdotal stories and an inspiring message. Bonnie Raitt is a live music vibe for all ages.
Bonnie knew exactly what she was doing when she decided to ask Bruce to help her with this classic beautiful song. Her voice combined with bruces piano and a great band. Combined made the perfect song. Thats just my opinion.
I saw Bonnie sing this live. I was about 10 rows from the stage. Small venue. You could hear a pin drop. It was amazing! I saw Hornsby do a solo show in a smaller venue. It surpassed my expectations. He was brilliant. This version is magic.❤
She gets to that high note and the audience makes the first noise they have the whole song, and you know they've been drawn along in their head the whole song, and acknowledge that note that hardly anybody else could hit so smooth and perfect. And the minute the piano starts at the beginning, my eyes are full of tears. If only I'd seen the signs, and saved myself so many years of a one-sided love...
I saw Bonnie Raitt live years ago at Constitution Hall in DC. She sang this song and got about a 2 minute standing ovation. It was incredible. She needed that 2-3 minute break to regroup. Bonnie is the best.
Every time I watch this performance... and it is quite a lot as I have the DVD... a tear comes to my eye every time she starts to sing... she has made this song her very own...
I’ve been a huge fan of Bonnie Raitt for years!! “Mighty Tight Woman” “Storm Warning” and “Guilty” are all great and her duet with John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” is a classic. Please do more Bonnie Raitt ☮️🌺❤️ I’ve seen her in person a few times and she’s perfect on stage. She plays awesome slide guitar 🎸 😎 She’s done duets with John Lee Hooker and Keb Mo and many others since the 70’s
There are many...many voices that sing well and wonderfully, but for me... Bonnie is at the Top of that list. And tears...trickle...down... They were there all along they were just demonstrating their respect and reverence. And your analogy is excellent and right on the Money~
Bonnie Raitt is just amazing. Love her voice and her phrasing. And Bruce Hornsby, another fave. Glad to see you playing more Bruce Hornsby, and I'm also glad you've also discovered Bonnie Raitt. 👍
She's been making great music for a long time. I'm glad she is getting some love in 2021. She did a live album called Road Tested and the band's quality was as good as some studio music. Thanks for the reaction.
Bonnie was part of a group of friends that used to hang out with Jim Croce that included James Taylor, Arlo Guthrie, Jimmy Buffet and more. So yeah she’s been doing this for a while
One of my favorite songs. I always think what a beautiful grown up love song. This is on my music list for my son and special people to remember me and my love of music after I have graduated from this school called Earth and go home. I started it when I was helping my mom choose what she wanted to play. Now I have to change the version. Much love and light sent
Favorite live concert is Bonnie Raitt...her voice is perfection! Exactly her voice in concert makes you cry... I saw her a few days after her dad died she sang this and you could hear a pin drop.
Love this song, but it reminds me of when my ex left me.. I met a great guy after our divorce and I have no regrets. Best thing that could have happened to me! We have 7 kids now. This song is so beautiful. I still love it and have it on my Playlist! She is so great. Watch Bonnie on Urban Cowboy. One of the greatest movies ever! John Travolta! Love him! Love your channel!
This is one of those times and singers that know when you dont over sing a song. You let the song convey the message it's supposed to and you keep it all on check. Her voice is pure silk.
I am a trained and experienced mental health and marriage and family therapist, and I have met colleagues who do not have the insights you showed at the end of this reaction. Remarkable. Much respect.
Two of the greats! Both artists defy classification. Love them both. Heard this song a million times and never tire of it. It makes my soul ache each time. Great video.
I absolutely love your reactions for their sincerity, vulnerability and grace that you ALWAYS come through with! You're excellent to watch and listen to. Keep on keeping on, my dude! God bless you, brother!
I go back with Bonnie since the 70's when she was young and scrappy with her mean slide guitar..I'd love to hear Love me like a man..Give it up or let me go..two kick butt tunes..thanks👍✌🎶
It sounds like a top shelf studio session because they are the best of the best!! Look up “ The other ones”. This version gives me chills EVERYTIME I listen!!
Such a song of unrequited love. Bonnie Raitt was a popular artist when Bruce was a child. It's such a gift that they got together later. Bonnie later described Bruce Hornsby as "Bill Evans meets gospel". If you don't get this esteemed compliment, look it up! It is a compliment of the highest order. My life has been personally influenced by both Bruce Hornsby and Bonnie Raiit. My jazz musician mother was tragically killed by a drunk driver just a few years before she would have had a chance to hear them both.
This is a lovers love song. This is one person holding on to a dying relationship, while the other person has given up. You can’t make someone feel what they won’t. You can’t make anyone happy. You can only add to it only. Never do anything at the others expense. Love one another and always keep each other in loves embrace … peace
The saddest lyrics, this one gets to me when I hear it. She sings with so much feel on this one. Bruce's piano accompaniment is outstanding with her too. So moving.
My Friend you nailed it, if this does not move your heart and soul (when you know what it is too love and be loved eternally) then you have no heart or soul. Love, true love, can never be forced it can never be a bargain it is or it isn't because the idea that you must beg someone to love you just hits me like a truck. I can say fortunately I am one who has been blessed with a true love who will last with me through time itself. TY for playing this incredible LIVE version of this powerful song, Bonnie and Bruce wow. Keep Safe Keep Strong My Dear Friend
This song is heartbreaking, every single time I hear it, brings me to tears. You don't always get your entire heart back... My dude, your words have me in tears...
