That’s what I came here to say… I wouldn’t classify Bonnie as country. Her first album was released in 1971… not 50s/60s. Check out Love Me Like A Man, Good Man, Good Woman (duet w/ Delbert McClinton), Love Sneakin’ Up On You… Something to Talk About for more of her bluesy sound.
Yep. Started out almost exclusively playing gut-bucket blues and one of the best bottle-neck slide guitars in the business. Solo or with her brother David (I think he called himself “Freebo”), on standup bass.
This has nothing to do with the selection; I just wanted to say the following: I've been watching since Jay did this solo, then introduced his lovely bride Amber. As your program has grown and matured, you guys have gotten better and better, all the while sharing your lives in a way that had me cheering for your every success. I haven't been so excited and proud about tuning in to see a couple since Sonny & Cher. Thank you for your genuine "everyday" family experience. It makes me feel like a proud uncle or something, lol. Your growth in the love of music is infectious. Thank you for all you do to make people's lives better.
I have been with them from the start too. My best friends that I have never met. ❤ Lol, it makes me smile remembering seeing Amber at first, very pregnant, then seeing this petite girl after Luka was born. Lol
Love both theses ladies...and certainly love this classis beauty. They do a great soul interpretation of it. But we can't forget and give tribute to the original, late, great Ms. PATTI PAGE!
The most famous version of this song was recorded in 1950 by Patti Page, whom you haven't reacted to yet. She was one of the greatest female pop/country/jazz crooners, beginning in the 40's and became the top selling female singer throughout the 50's. Your kids will love her song, "How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?" Oh, and she was from Oklahoma.
Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt is a duet that makes all of the sense in the world. Norah Jones has always had a little bit of country in her and Raitt’s blues have them meet squarely in the roots/Americana space.
Bonnie is more blues than country to me. This is a great duet here. Bonnie spent some time in our neck of the woods a few decades ago. This is just lovely. Thank you.
YES! Bonnie was the first woman to get a Fender signature guitar series. A blues guitarist extraordinaire who has played with some of the best blues singers such as Sipsy Wallace (original singer of Woman be Wise).
Please do the iconic and classic Boonie with Jon Prine on Angel from Montgomery, so lovely, so true, iconic truly, you'll sing it daily...its very country and folk and real.
Hey guys. Bonnie is more than country. She is also contemporary -won Song of the Year in 2023, is touring, and still rocking it out. She is not really "old school". I don't think she was recording until the 70's though I could be wrong....
Another reason to check out Miss Patti Page is that she was a native of Oklahoma. She hailed from Claremore and graduated high school in Tulsa. Her "Tennessee Waltz" is iconic. She was a contralto much like Patsy Cline. She had "Tennessee Waltz " "Old Cape Cod" "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window" "Allegheny Moon". Great career and chart topper in her day. Don't overlook Miss Patti Page
Released as a single in 1948 The Tennessee Waltz was designated a Tennessee state song in 1965. Although these two very talented ladies did an excellent job, the most beloved version is by Patti Page in 1950.
this is always been my mama‘s favorite song and I went to the University of Tennessee, and on the day that they remembered legendary women’s basketball coach, Pat Summit. They played the Tennessee waltz from the bells on the hill and it was one of the most haunting experiences I’ve ever heard, it was just like your heart of been ripped open. East Tennessee is such a special place and I will always call at home.
What talent. Norah is fabulous. Bonnie (while not a kid any more) was not big in the 50s or 60s lol. Her 1st album released in 1971. Critics loved it, but it did not do as well in sales. Bonnie did a lot of studio and session work. Everybody wanted her playing and singing on their records. She did put out about 8 more albums over the next 17 or 18 years, with moderate success. Then in 89 she released an album that went to number 1 on the billboard charts. Her next 2 albums each sold over a million copies. She won 13 Grammys and had another 17 nominations. She is now in her 70s and still getting it done. She released a single in 2022 that won the Grammy for song of the year. She also looks and sounds just like she did at 30. Rolling Stone magazine listed her at #50 on their list of the 100 greatest singers of all time and at #89 on their list of the 100 greatest guitar players of all time. She is country, blues, folk and rock. Great choice Amber and a great reaction guys.
I love the Waltz. One of my favorite dances. It can fast and fun and it can be slow and sexy. It is so easy to learn. I do not know why everyone isn't waltzing!!! Lovely duo.
OMG!!! I have tears streaming from my eyes down my face witnessing these two extraordinary women artists perform....it is so Beautiful! Like Angels singing. Goodness Gracious! Wow @ Amber & Jay are right! Wow! Love Love this performance and Jay and Amber's reaction!!!! Stellar!!!
Thank you so much. The very first song I remember hearing on the radio was Tennessee Waltz sung by Patti Page. One of my all time favorite songs. This version is absolutely beautiful. If you want more Nora and Bonnie, check out Ray Charles' last CD, Genius Loves Company. He does a duet with each one of them, along with about 10 other artists.
Had the awesome pleasure of attending a Norah Jones concert a few years ago and she does Country as good as she does Jazz. Beautiful beautiful music from two greats.❤
The version recorded by Patti Page in 1950 was my favorite record back when all we had were my parents 78 rpms. I will always love this song. One slight correction: Raitt is more of a blues musician than country.
Now is time to keep the Tennessee theme going with a reaction to the "Tennessee Stud" as performed by the 'Nitty Gritty Dirt Band' featuring Doc Watson. It was released in 1972. The song was originally sung by Jimmy Driftwood in 1959 but was covered by many including Doc Watson, Johnny Cash, Eddy Arnold and Chet Atkins. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version is excellent with nobody telling the story better than Doc Watson who seemed genuinely thrilled to be a part of the recording.
my mom sang this to me when I was a kid. If you ever attend a University of Tennessee Football game on homecoming the band plays this song every time. Everyone stands up and pays homage to our state.
Bonnie and Norah were born famous. They didn't even have to try, but they not only tried, they excelled. Norah Jones is Ravi Shankar's daughter, for Christ's sake, and she also looks a whole lot like Amber. Probably intentionally. And Bonnie is actor/singer John Raitt's brainy daughter, about whom Wikipedia says: "after graduating from Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1967, Raitt entered Radcliffe College of Harvard University, majoring in Social Relations and African studies." Their voices melt me. Love me some Female Friday!
I noticed how Norah kept her eyes on Bonnie. Bonnie must be one of those singers who seldom sing a song the same way twice. I remember hearing people say that Willie Nelson was hard to sing with because he is that way. And for singers who go note for note it is difficult. Ray Charles was another one.
I'm a long time fan of Bonnie Raitt back to when she first started and I saw her and her early bass player Freebo playing as a dup at the Troubadour in Hollywood. But Bonnie isn't a Country singer her background is the old acoustic Blues players that's where she developed her guitar style and slide guitar playing. I've seen Bonnie live a number of times and she always a great show. Norah I'm a more recent fan of but love her voice and music. These two sound so-so good together.
Jay & Amber thanks so much for this reaction! I love how much you both love these two. I was definitely waiting for this one. Another suggestion is Norah Jones and the Little Willie's. Love me is a great song by them!
Anytime i see a video featuring Norah Jones, I'm reminded of the time I ran into her at Red Rock in Colorado during her big 2003 tour, and had coffee with her at gift shop nearby. She was very chill to talk to
I never would have thought of these two together but that was beautiful! I got to see Bonnie in concert once and she was incredible! A true treasured experience. And Norah Jones, what else can be said, she's phenomenal! I didn't know this video existed, so thank you for sharing it with us.
My mother loved this song. Lost her in 1993. I grew up hearing it from infancy, she had a 45 of it, pressed in green vinyl. Thanks for bringing it back.
This song is from the 40’s but became popular in the 1950’s when recorded by the outstanding superstar Patti Page. You need to react to her version. It is one of the most popular songs ever.
Norah Jones is in 2 country leaning bands - The Little Willies and Puss N Boots. Few others songs to check out are live cover of Johnny Cash's Home of the Blues at a tribute to him. Its sublime. Also cover of Townes Van Zandt song Loretta with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.
One of the fun things about being from Tennessee is that when musicians in other countries find that out, they immediately play The Tennessee Waltz. Had it happen at a random spot on the Ring of Kerry in Ireland eighteen months ago.
My Dad always love the original of this tune. 1950s or so. I still love it. (Patti Page version) but Nora and Bonnie did a good bang up job w/ this version. THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT by the TOKENS please
Beautiful! I'd never heard this version. Loved your reaction to it! For your film channel, Harry Dean Stanton sings this song at the end of Fire Down Below, a Steven Seagal film I like a lot. Harry had been a character actor and singer for over 60 years, dying at the age of 91 in 2018. He's a supporting actor in this film and he's great! Kris Kristofferson plays the villain in this picture too! A much older version of Kris than Convoy!
A bit over 50 years ago I was in college in Colorado. My roommate grabbed me one night and said we had to go hear this gal called Bonnie Raitt. I had never heard of her and didn't want to go (cold, drizzly night, class early next morning) but Patrick was from Boston where she was big then and insisted. She was amazing!
The 1950 recording of "Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page was on the charts for 30 weeks, 12 of them in the top 10, and eventually sold more than 10 million copies, behind only "White Christmas" at the time. So, it is the "must listen to" version.
Bonnie did a great duet with Blues legend Ruth Brown that appeared on at least three of her albums. The song is "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town", available on this very platform. There's a lot of funny ad libbing between the two friends. If you haven't heard Ruth before try "That Train Don't Stop Here." Both of the songs are on the record "R + B = Ruth Brown".
Fantastic concert video. Perfect blend of two great voices singing a classic song. I see others have already told you about Patti Page. Bonnie is rooted in the blues and released her first album in 1971 when she was still only 21. She is the queen of the slide guitar. Beautiful tone. Elmore James was known as the king of the slide guitar. I hope you get around to him. Check out It Hurts Me Too and The Sky Is Crying. Please keep listening to Bonnie and Norah.
Great duet. love them both! Have suggested before for a reaction to Bonnie's "Write Me a Few of Your Lines/Kokomo Blues," "Woman Be Wise," and "Thing Called Love" to see her dig into blues with great slide guitar.
I am so excited that this was suggested. I love diets between my absolute GOAT'S and the singers that idolize them. Gorgeous women's voices and musicianship. I can't even express. No words just listening. Cool, slices of heaven. I love your reactions to my favourites. You are swaying and floating like I did when this magical experience came to us. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
I never thought I would love this song as much as when it is sung by Emmylou Harris by anyone. However ...truly... Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt just as magical and brilliant. Loved this!
Yes!! Was hoping you would get to this one. Hopefully you can get to Bonnie Raitt from the early 70’s on The Midnight Special doing “Runaway “. Great performance! Nice harmonic too! 😁
In this show, Bonnie did duets with a few artists she admires. Norah Jones was one of the best ones. She also played a duet with Alison Krauss. The song is called "You" and IT IS MAGNIFICENT. Please find and react to that one. Please, please, please.
Two of my most favorite artists, but first time hearing them perform together . Jay summed it up PERFECTLY! Must-listen suggestions: BR; Nick of Time, Have a Heart, and Million Miles. NJ; Don't Know Why, Turn Me On, and Humble Me. Great reaction guys, as always TY.
Kathie says… This BEAUTIFUL, TIMELESS song was written in 1947 by Pee Wee King and Redd Stewart. You really need to hear the original version of this song by Pee Wee King and his Golden West Cowboys (vocal by Redd Stewart). If you never play it on your program, please listen it on your own…you are in for a treat. The State Song of Tennessee. B E A U T I F U L!!! Gives this Indiana gal the goosebumps.❤️
