I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION! 

Not enough good things are said about Bonnie Raitt, given her longevity, great slide guitar, and awesome voice.

Bruce Hornsby on keys....his first major hit was "The Way It Is". Her rabbit hole is very deep and fantastic

This was written by Ex-Cincinnati Bengal All Pro Defensive End Mike Reid. He left the NFL in his Prime because he didn't want to mangle his hands (Pianist). In 1984, Reid won a Grammy Award for Best Country Song with "Stranger in My House", which was recorded by Ronnie Milsap. Reid would also contribute compositions to artists such as Marie Osmond, Tanya Tucker, Collin Raye, Alabama, and Conway Twitty other than Raitt. People laughed when he retired. I was born and raised in Cincinnati and at the time we all thought he was a certified idiot. We were the idiots.

Your first time hearing Bonnie Raitt? She's one of the top female vocalists ever, a true gem. And now you know.

This is one of those transcendent songs. If you are not emotionally affected by it, you have no soul. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

If one has ever experienced unrequited love, Bonnie's rendition brings a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye. The heartache is palpable.

Instant recognition of Hornsby on keys. No one plays like him and no one sings like Bonnie. The truth in her voice is so available. S tier for sure guys.

One of the most heart-wrenching ballads of all time. Bruce Hornsby's tasteful keys and Bonnie's earnest vocal put this one into the top tier. Can never listen to this tune and not choke up.

Can't wait to see this. One of her best, plus a benefit of Bruce Hornsby on the piano in this one. Another of Bonnie's hits worthy of a listen IMO is "Something to Talk About!"

Bonnie is the coolest chick around. Incredible voice, great slide guitar player, seriously underrated blues player/singer and sexy as hell. Please listen to some of her earlier stuff, including the iconic Love Me Like a Man and also Give it Up (or Let Me Go) - both the recorded versions. By the way, that’s Bruce Hornsby playing piano on this song.

"I can't make your heart feel something in won't." How many of us have known that feeling?

Interesting fact about this song: this is a one take wonder. Bonnie was worried she wouldn't be able to do the song justice of she had to do a lot of takes. The engineers cleared the studio, dimmed the lights, and she did it the first time.

Bonnie Raitt is an icon and this song is a masterpiece S tier all day everyday. Period. Full stop. ❤️❤️❤️

Bonnie is also a crazy good blues guitarist who can rock with the the the best of the guys.

Bonnie Raitt is my queen. As a small woman with a startlingly deep, rich voice, I admire her sound. The edge of cigarettes and whiskey in her voice is sooooo KILLER. "Something to Talk About" is a good flipside to this one.

Bruce Hornsby has such a distinctive way of playing the piano. There's a confidence behind each note, which isn't to say that he just bangs away on the keyboard. He plays with nuance. It's like the music flows directly out of fingers and they just know exactly what to do. His music with his band (The Range) is definitely worth checking out.

Her father John Raitt was a legendary Broadway actor and singer with a booming baritone. Bonnie first made a name for herself in the early seventies for her astonishing voice, slide guitar chops and deep love and knowledge of blues music. She was part of the community of singers and musicians who made Laurel Canyon their home. She never became the megastar that many of her companions did in the 70’s and 80’s and for a time it looked like she would never achieve the stardom her talent and peer hype thought she would. But then came the album “Nick of Time” which “I Can’t Make You Love Me” is off of. The album was a monster success selling in multiple millions and virtually sweeping the Grammys. She is now rightfully considered a legend.

Bruce Hornsby on piano. You must check out his work as well. Super talented songwriter, singer, and piano player.

She won the Grammy for best song last year! Such a long and stellar career. She was never a “shooting star”…but solid, all the way through. Top-tier slide guitar player as well. Among the best blues players and singers. Saw her in concert last year….DAMN she was good! Still top drawer. And her warm and genuine personality shone. It was a real love fest between the audience and her. She made a 5,000 seat theater feel so intimate.

Angel From Montgomery (Written by the Legendary John Prine)

A&A, you’ll love Bonnie’s "Something to Talk About", “Angel From Montgomery”(cover), "Not the Only One" and “A Thing Called Love”(cover)!!! She is known for her voice and slide guitar!!! Saw her in concert July 1990, great show!!!!

I love this song so much, regardless of who sings it. But Bonnie brings a gravitas to it that no one else can match

Bonnie Raitt is an *S-tier artist…* it’s time to dive in!

S tier for me. She makes you feel it.

Been waiting for the opportunity to suggest Eva Cassidy. She died young, in 1996, but her legacy has literally grown exponentially over the years, and is still growing. Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves, just to start. Her voice was one that comes once in a generation, truly. You will be mesmerized.

Bonnie did this song a capella on Saturday Night Live the weekend after Stevie Ray Vaughn died in the helicopter crash. Her manager was also on that copter, and Bonnie introduced this as her managers favorite song. She cried during the taping.

Bruce Hornsby on the piano in this song is the icing on the cake.

Nick Of Time (Grammy Award Winner and the rare distinction of being elected to the Grammy Hall of Fame)

Bonnie Raitt's still going strong. Her song, "Just Like That" won the Song of the Year Grammy last year. You should check it out, it's a real tearjerker.

She got this in one take. She couldn't attempt a second.

Saw her live 30+ years ago....pure magic. She is actually much more of a blues musician...so good.

I was lucky to see Bonnie in concert twice over the years. She’s one of the most talented musicians ever to take the stage. Definitely worth a deeper dive into her catalog.

Her album Nick of Time won Grammy's album of the year 1990 and song of the year and couple others--full of great songs!

Bruce Hornsby is on piano for this one, and I would highly highly recommend you guys hit "Mandolin Rain" by him! The lyrics, vocals, and musicianship on that track are absolutely top-notch!

That is the phenomenally talented Bruce Hornsby on the piano, fellas.

i am going to be honest when she finally got the accolades she deserved i cried! her grammy performance was incredible!i thought she was wonderful! and i am crying now! 59 years old!

Bonnie, and Bonnie singing this song, and this song, and Bruce’s piano playing, and the whole recording are the truth. Straight up truth.

Bruce Hornsby - played piano; an exceptional artist in his own right.

Bonnie's voice is real, mature and full, no auto tune . one of the most expressive voices ever and her slide guitar is awesome. This is true easy listening. Lucky enough to have seen her in the late 70's . check out her current work, she will still make you cry.

She’s not only a fantastic singer/songwriter, she’s an AMAZING slide guitarist.

This is like smooth jazz with the most gut wrenching break up lyrics ever:) and it’s like this acceptance, yet still devastating:)

Bruce Hornsby on the piano and Bonnie's powerful and sensitive vocals. The pain in her voice was killing me the first time I heard it. One of the best collaborations ever. If you do more videos with either Artist, I'm here for it.

Bonnie Raitt is such a treasure, she’s phenomenal and yet so clearly underrated.

Bobbie Raitt - Love Me Like a Man. will amaze. The voice, the song, and she plays a great blues guitar (most people just know her for her voice)

Heart wrenching. It's called unrequited love.

Incredible Blues Musician who can hold her own with the best of them.

As of 2023, Raitt has received 13 competitive Grammy Awards, from 30 nominations, as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She ranked No. 50 on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time", and ranked No. 89 on the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." American singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose wide musical range encompassed blues, folk, rhythm and blues, pop, and country rock

This Bonnie Raitt song is gorgeous and Bruce Hornsby on the piano is just perfection . ❤

A great song and a great performance by two talented people. My "Six degrees of Kevin Bacon" to Bonnie Raitt. Mike Reid played on the Penn State football team while I was at PSU. So one night some guy is sitting in the dorm lounge at midnight playing the piano keeping me awake. I strolled down to tell him to cut it out. I opened the door and saw this huge guy playing the piano and realized it was Reid. I quietly shut the door and went back to my room. True story!

I had the pleasure of seeing her play live a dozen years ago. Marc Cohn opened. He said, “She makes it look so easy that it’s easy to miss the fact that she’s a total badass”.

One of the great country / pop / blues voices ever. Bonnie is in a league of her own.

“A Thing Called Love” really focuses on Bonnie with her guitar moves. She uses a slider and it’s amazing. Really fun song. Great vocals of course.

I need a man to love me like my backbone was his home .....ain't nobody like Bonnie ❤

Y’all owe it to yourselves to fall down the rabbit hole that is Bonnie Raitt. She’s an outstanding vocalist and slide guitarist.

Bonnie slays me every time with this one.

Bonnie's first album debuted in 1971, "Angel from Montgomery" will always be one of my favorite songs.

Sometimes in music…magic just happens…this song is that

No matter how many times I've heard this song over all these years ~ it still breaks my heart. For me, much of the power of this songs lyrics is Knowing what it Feels like to be in the leaving and being left position. To feel them at the same time.... 😥

She’s a phenomenon! Got to see her in concert a dozen or so years ago on Jackson Browne’s birthday and she did one of his songs. She was personable and delivered a perfect performance. One of the best artists and most respected artists.

Sometimes perfection is made, this is one…. She is a legend for a reason.

Just want to say….Thank You So Much. Bonnie is an important artist in music history. Unfortunately, reactor’s don’t discover this masterpiece because of Teddy Swims’ cover. Andy and Alex, you must discover Bonnie’s live performances. A badass blues/slide guitar master!

The most amazing thing about this performance is that the sadness just hangs in the room. And desperation.

I had all of her albums. Saw her in concert twice. She was practically the only girl playing electric guitar. Started at the clubs near Harvard. She played with all the best musicians of the day. One old bluesman said some play blues but she would get lost in the blues. She sang Bessy Smith, homage to great black blues singer. One of the best of our generation. A true musician. And she was beautiful.

I’ve cried many tears listening to this song. It’s such a beautiful song about something so painful.

I've had the pleasure of seeing her song this live with Bruce Hornsby on piano. Exquisite.

The Pianist is Bruce Hornsby. He is a singular talent; his piano sounds like no one else. If you want to hear Bruce absolutely SLAY on piano: 'The Show Goes On' - 'Rainbow's Cadillac' - 'The Way It Is' - 'Mandolin Rain' - 'Long, Tall, Cool One' - 'Spider Fingers' - 'Harbor Lights' (get the 7-minute version). Bruce attracts and works with some of the best musicians on the planet. You just cannot go wrong. Enjoy! 😉

Love, love, love Bonnie❤

Bonnie Raitt is an Icon she has been around for awhile and deservedly so, she plays slide guitar as good as anyone

I only saw Bonnie Rait once, when she opened for Eric Clapton on the Cradle Tour. She just shredded the guitar solos and got a well deserved standing ovation at the end. I still recall her telling the crowd before she left the stage, “ you people are in for a real treat tonight with Eric, it’s going to be guitar heaven up here”. She was right, but it was guitar heaven listening to her as well

S tier!!! Her best song ever hands down

8th grade, '76, Bonnie Raitt's "Runaway" was one of our jam albums. I was fortunate enough to meet her one afternoon in a bar and have a drink with her and everyone else besotted with her, in about '81 or so? Never forget her auburn hair and creamy skin against a moss green satin cowboy shirt. I was in total awe and stuttering. She was like a dang goddess.

Her father, John Raitt, was a major Broadway star and amazing vocalist.

I've wanted to see you guys react to this for some time. Truly one of the great break up songs of the R&R/R&B era. There have been others who have attempted to cover this song, but Bonnie's ability to open her heart, and her wisdom clearly indicate a mature woman that has been through something. There is Bonnie's version then there is every other version.

The first time I heard it, I cried like a baby... and played it at least 3 more times... I was obsessed with it for weeks.

I forgot how awesome this song is, not only in the silky smooth delivery, but also the pure and raw emotion. S tier all day for me. I’ve been pleading for a while now - you really need to check out her version of John Prine’s classic “Angel From Montgomery.” Bonnie’s a lot younger on that one and her delivery is epic.

Bruce Hornsby is playing that gorgeous piano...truly an amazing song, and her voice is just beautiful.

Thank you Love love love Bonnie Raitt

This is one of those songs where you just sit in the dark, and listen. Bonnie Raitt NEVER disappoints. And you should hear her play blues slide guitar - the woman kicks ass.

Her guitar playing is as impressive as that piano is!

Her song "Nick Of Time" is fantastic!!

Might be the most beautiful, effecting song I've ever heard. The pure simplicity of the lyrics make it even more memorable. Just a masterpiece.

This song gets to me too. No one can sing this better than Bonnie.

This song has always made me tear up. It's stunning. Bonnie is brilliant. ❤❤

Bonnie is a super rich vocalist, guitarist. She has her heart in blues, rock...a little bit of everything. Her talent issuper wide ranging. A rabbit hole worth pursuing. Good job guys. ❤❤❤

Now they got to do "The Way It Is" or "Mandolin Rain" by Bruce Hornsby (who played piano on the track). "The Way It Is" will likely be another "I Got The" moment.

Bonnie is one of the best slide guitarists ever! Watch love me like a man and you won't be disappointed ICON!!

This one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I have always loved it.

Bruce Hornsby on the piano. There’s a really good live performance of this song with Bonnie and Bruce floating around on YT which is well worth checking out. But PLEASE more Bonnie! Her catalog is very deep, and she won a Grammy last year ( her 13th, I believe ). Also one of the best bottleneck slide players around.

Bonnie Raitt has been one of my idols for decades. Along with her bluesy vocals I love her slide guitar playing, which is not featured on this particular song. That's Bruce Hornsby playing piano on this. She has worked with him a lot over the years. Another song of hers I really love is Love Me Like a Man. That song just rocks out for me. She has a very long repertoire of music! Some of my other faves of hers are Love Sneakin up on You, Women Be Wise, Love Has No Pride, Angel From Montgomery, Need You Tonight, Thing Called Love, Longing in their Hearts.... Well, hell, just about everything she's ever done! Lol You can't go wrong with Bonnie!

One of the most honest emotional songs ever written. Every human should know exactly what she’s talking about.

In my Top 5 female musicians. Her slide dobro work is so good over many years, and her voice is so sweeet with a touch of raspy! And her old John Prine covers are a constant friend.

You have only taken a sip from a very very deep well of excellent music from Bonnie. She’s a stellar blues slide guitar player as well.

Unrequited love. It’s a sad, beautiful song.

Bonnie Rait's father, John Raitt, was a huge Broadway star, who originated the role of Billy Bigelow in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel".

The great Bruce Hornsby on piano ❤

Great song. It’s heart wrenching. Bonnie’s vocal is so vulnerable and is perfect for this song.

I have never tired of her 1972 album 'Give It Up' and everyone I've ever played it for has loved it. Bonnie is legend✨

Bonnie's one of the great slide guitarists, as recognized by other blues greats. She's also a terrific singer. Her voice is immediately recognizable and she knows _exactly_ how to use it. She's a musician.

Bonnie Raitt is a straight up legend. Her live album, Road Tested is a masterpiece. Also, highly recommend her duet with Norah Jones on Tennessee Waltz.

One of the many reasons she's a multi-Grammy winner. One of my faves by her is the reggae inspired "Come To Me" Cheers Guys.