Most music today, as it has always been, is played without pitch correction or other software filtering. That is because most music played, as always, is played live, in peoples homes, on the front porch, or in the backyard. If you want to hear this style of play go to where roots music or folk music is played. As Fil so eloquently says "It is a conscious choice to do it this way". We choose not to. And I'm a guy who feels he needs a little pitch correction. lol My garage band software has it built in. I have to turn it off. I choose to do so. I'm a little older than Bonnie and I grew up listening to her dad too. Fil could do a video on genre sound, starting with Broadway sound. But the key is always how musicians find a way to express the intangible, the emotional content. I make a concious decision to express emotion when I sing or play (NAS flute). The greatness of this song forces me to keep my emotions in just enough control to get through these lyrics without too much genuine cry getting in the way. RIP John Prine.
I love her version - a woman's version - of this song. Written by guys, I am still fascinating at how much more profound these lyrics are coming from a woman's point of view. Our history degrades women who express such sentiments and, with these lyrics, we're confronted with a human expressing heart-deep desire - regardless of insulting labels.
Wait, this won RECENTLY? Wow. I've paid so little attention to popular music because I find it soulless. But if this can still win, there is still hope. What a masterful performer she is. Fantastic analysis on this, thank you for your spot on insight.
I just saw her perform this live 3 days ago. I've literally never experienced such a flawless, perfectly expressed song. I looked around and people had tears running down their faces. If you think she's amazing in the recording, you'd be floored at hearing this live. She's one of the rare performers who never lost her passion and authenticity over the course of a very long career.
Not likely I'll ever get to hear Ms. Raitt sing this song live, so I greatly appreciate your description of her performance. "Nick of Time" was the album that hooked me.
Bonnie is just fabulous. I've loved her music only from the first time I ever heard her back in the 70's right up to today. I'm 71 and love great music because it never grows old. It's timeless healing to my soul.
This song is literally like a breath of fresh air. I’ve bitterly missed unprocessed vocals for decades now, but it’s not until I heard a totally raw new recording that I realised how much. It hits hard. It’s imperfect, and that’s what makes it awesome.
I concur. I love Bonnie Raitt, great player, beautiful voice, greatcsings, beautiful woman. The complete package. So glad Fil's video reminded me to re-listen. I shall revisit all the albums I have, this weekend.
What an incredible song. Bonnie Raitt is one of our best story tellers in song and has been for decades. She's one of our most underappreciated singers because she's always insisted on being herself and didn't play into the marketing machine. Her very human nuances in her singing are absolutely divine. No technology can improve upon the expression of the human experience that she imbues into her singing.
I wouldn't say she's unappreciated. Go back and look at all the awards she's won for her music. Yes, she did play for a long time without recognition, but that was decades ago. Since "Nick of Time," she has been considered among the best in music.
Man, you are a treasure. Just knowing there are other competent musicians that can truly appreciate things from Diamondhead to Glen Campbell and breakdown the intricacies of great songs of all genres without cork-sniffing snobbery, is a great service to humanity and music in general. Much love to you.
Bonnie is amazing, so happy she won the Grammy!!! she is also the sole songwriter on this track, very unusual these days, and as always it sounds simple but 'simple' is not mean easy. She wrote is after seeing a TV show about a woman that lost her son and his heart was given to a doner that eventually tracked down the mother... beautiful song and masterfully performed.
I'm GenX and my parents were of the Silent Generation. I was raised on music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Vocals with color and emotion, unlike the over-processed drivel prevalent in today's music. This is why I stick with indie artists for the most part. If it's the same 1-3 lines repeated for 2 1/2 minutes, it's not a song, it's a jingle.
Same here @ChaoticWonder same GenX, same much older parents…raised on show tunes, Sinatra, Barbra, and Classic Rock. I picked up a love for some “alternative” bands like Dépêche Mode and New Order in college, cause it was fun to dance to, and my friends all liked it. Another friend got me in to Coldplay about 15 years ago…but otherwise, generally if it was made after 1990, I don’t listen to it. The “new” stuff doesn’t even really sound like music/singing…it sounds like a computer not a human. Just because they can auto-tune and pitch correct doesn’t mean they should…the real human voice with all of it’s nuance is the beauty of vocals, not the computer altered ‘perfection.’
@@judyperilstein9752 That is an absolutely beautiful and perfect way to put it…you relate to the sound of another human with their music, not to a computer. Music and vocals are all about expressing emotion, feeling emotion, and pulling emotion from the listener…a computer can’t do this…I don’t think the brain recognizes it on the same level. Let people sing, let instruments play! Let the technology not override the humanity of music!
Pops was born in 1933 and died in 1996; he never liked rock-n-roll. He came back from Korea a man and thought rock-n-roll was for kids. He liked the swing of big bands and the great crooners. Ma was born in 1940 (83 now)* and loves the rock of the '50s (Elvis) and early '60s; she didn't like British Rock, but loved Motown as well as Country & Western. I was born in '67 (8/9) and discovered my own music in the 70s with KISS, AC/DC, etc, etc. So like many other GenXers I like music from 1920s-1990s - the music of my grandparents, parents and my generations, or what's otherwise known as "the music of the 20th century." I also enjoy any "real" music from hundreds of years ago, or today. Get it while you can, before AI takes over and destroys it all. Give me analog or give me death! *edit
Who's your other 2? I like Susan Tedeschi and Stevie. Bonnie is my #1. The only other song I really like on this album is 'down the hall'. The others are bland to me, I don't care though cause it's still bonnie singing. LOL I forgot, I really like Grace Potters voice too.
As a kid, I saw John Raitt numerous times when he came to town for summer stock musicals. Within a time of several years later, Bonnie began performing and cutting records and became more successful financially than her dad. She then began treating him out at lunches and dinners on the road. His famous quote was, "She used to be known as John Raitt's daughter; now I'm known as Bonnie Raitt's father."
I saw John Raitt when I was 13. It was a summer theatre in the round. He came up the aisle and stood next to me as he waited for his next cue. The play was Kismet. He was bare chested and covered in perspiration. It my first crush on an older man. Over 50 years and I remember like it was yesterday. 😍
Saw a PBS July 4 special decades ago where they performed together, her with a hand held wireless mic and John with... maybe a body mic (like in a musical theater performance). They were obviously from different performance worlds but were very much together artistically. It was a delight to watch and hear.
Last heard Bonnie sing live in concert around 40 years ago - her voice was fine back then (before auto tune was a thing), and it's just fine now. Later heard her singing "Angel From Montgomery" with John Prine, both before and after John's throat cancer, and neither of them used or needed auto tune. Nice presentation!
"Blending pitch with expression and dipping in and out of pitch with vocal fry ".Love the way you explain music so astutely 🎵🎼 The subtlety &simplicity of the song is so well explained by you Fil:)
I haven't checked whether someone else has already said this, but even if they have, it's worth repeating. As well as singing the song, of course Bonnie wrote it, and I'm pretty sure she produced it, too. And I imagine she was playing one of the guitars... She is a truly outstanding musician. 🥰
I adore Bonnie Raitt! The word is overused but her voice is truly authentic. IT IS THE STORY in her songs that she delivers like no one else can. She's a superb musician as well as a singer but it is the troubadour character to her singing that so few had that puts it over the top.
Just saw Bonnie March 10 in Southern California - first show for her and her band in the new year, and she said they were just itching to get back on stage and make music again. She had a large contingency of family there and put on a wonderful show. She can make you cry, then turn around and rip. Glad to see the recognition she is getting at age 73. What do you want the girl to do? Just what she is great at.
You've perfectly explained to the people who don't believe she deserved the award why she absolutely did. I've always said that purity and talent is by far the greatest basis of lasting music. Thanks, as always Fil!!!
Okay. My reaction has been "makes me think of John Prine," but yes, I can see Leonard Cohen as well. I think why is the attention and focus to the literary art of the songwriting. Every single word is carefully considered, and perfectly placed in service of the story. That is the way Cohen was as well.
I Love You Irma! I found something about the tune strangely familiar since it first came out...I feel the Cohen link is what I was feeling...Thanks for sharing, made my day!
I'll add a third name to this list of "reminds me of ..." - Bob Dylan. Fits perfectly as the sort of story he might have told, and the way he would have told it. Fred
Bonnie is amongst my top favorite vocal performers. But, I don't keep up with that so much anymore. She's a story teller. Lots of people can sing a song, but Bonnie brings them to life. She tells the story like it's hers. That's an artist. 🥰
I've been head over heels for this tune since the first time I heard it. But TBH I was so focused on the storytelling aspect (I swear she's channeling John Prine!) that I completely let the technical aspects slip past me. Thanks for unpacking it. Looking at all the elements brings a whole 'nother level of appreciation. You've truly outdone yourself here, Fil. Cheers!
PS: Not just "won A Grammy," Fil. Won freaking *Song of the YEAR*!!! I mean, how does that even happen in the context of today's industry? Been watching/listening to Bonnie since we were all kids and she was hanging out with Lowell George wondering what she was gonna be when she grew up. What a life journey. What a body of work. What an artist!
Saw her do this live, March 2023. Bonnie is amazing. She improves with age, like the fine wine she doesn't drink. I also love her for talking about her sobriety. She inspires on so many levels!
I choke up every time I hear this song. Incredible lyrics, fantastic performance by Bonnie and the musicians, and top notch production. Absolutely Grammy-worthy, and showing modern "artists" and the kids who listen to them how it's supposed to be done.
This is such a lovely song! I love how Bonnie sung it with a lot of emotion in her voice. I like the natural, unedited voice of a singer because you can hear the emotions in their voices that you wouldn't hear if they were pitch corrected. Pitch correction and auto tune should be outlawed, lol!
Feelings/emotions are not perfect. They're erratic. That comes through in the human voice. She uses her singing where appropriate, in order to tell the story the way SHE feels it. It comes from inside her, her soul, as it were, and her heart. It's just her, being her. It's her musical DNA. Only way I can really describe it. Gordon Lightfoot was a great storyteller. Sorry I missed that video- but on the plus side? I still have that one to look forward to. Great talents, both. Excellent breakdown, Fil.
I love that - her musical DNA. Great observation! There is no one else, and no computer, that can vocalize the way Bonnie annotates each note. It's completely unique, and uniquely identifiable to her. It's beautiful and as a society, we're losing the nuance of song - specifically singing... She's an icon and I'm so glad that Bonnie was recognized by her peers with that Grammy.
How had I not heard this before? The problem with ignoring modern popular music out of frustration is that once in a while you’ll miss something breathtaking. Also - never underestimate the ability of the Hammond(?) organ and Leslie speaker to magnify emotions. Thanks for the fantastic analysis of this incredible performance!
Bonnie Raitt is one of those singer/songwriters that exemplified what true musical talent is all about. Not only is she an amazing lyricist, but she is an incredibly expressive guitar player, and an amazingly emotive singer. Every aspect of her musical talent rings true and genuine, because of her minimalist style, and her utter rejection of post-production shenanigans. There aren't many musicians today like Bonnie Raitt, and we should all feel deeply blessed to live in a time when someone as talented and gifted as Bonnie is performing so that we can experience it first-hand...
Bonnie Raitt's a cousin of mine. I always liked her sad soulful songs the best and I told her that once but she told me that her upbeat ones were the most popular with the crowds. Well, of course, that is how it is...Glad you are pointing out how brilliant this aspect of her talent is conveyed and without the pitch tech correction still carries through with her unique voice. I write and sing my own songs and many of them are the more obscure and subtle kind such as this song is. Bonnie's career always gives the status quo a surprise or two, doesn't it?
Hi Holly! I think I met you one time when I was asked by Bonnie and one of her dearest friends, Patty Ray (who was my bestie at the time), if I would babysit for a cousin's baby! Was that yours? It was in about 1971-ish? We were all very close-knit back then. I'm sure your little bundle of joy was a delight!
@@mamazalama No not I. Never had a child but taught art and music to many. I'll bet you would have been a great babysitter. I graduated from high school round about that time. Did you take the job?
First saw her in 1977, saw her again with my daughter in 2005. Obviously we had all aged but her voice had not. Still the finest, most smooth with a little grit, effortless voice I’ve ever heard.
Thank you, Fil, for doing what you do. Your treatment here of Bonnie Raitt, in her rendition of this beautiful song, is not unlike her very performance - That of loving artistry. Heart and understanding, and an ability to express, which informs and captivates.
Brother, if you are crazy, you have good company! Anyone that truly loves music gets this...I had never heard this song until now...and I was blown away...is real music, real life, and real life is much stranger than fiction...Thanks for doing what you do, I always learn something
I love artists that aren’t over processed. I can hear their emotions, and that’s what grabs me. It’s so REAL, like she’s sitting next to me. Thank you, Fil and whoever requested this one.
If you ever leave youtube, a lot of joy will be lost. I hope you will be here, for a long time to come, doing these amazing analyses. I just love your channel. The very best.
Very reminiscent of Johnny Cash. This is absolutely lovely Fil. I hadn't heard of this song. Her wistful voice near the end reminds me of wandering thoughts and how we process moments like this in our mind, mulling over the memories, the feelings, and the acceptance. And because she is speaking for someone else it reminded me of EMPATHY and how we can connect through seeing another persons experiences and stories. The whole thing is a masterpiece. Thank you for doing this. Bravo Bonnie and Congrats on her award.
Bonnie was always amazing!!! Her voice doesn't require computer correction, unlike so many of the newer artists. Some of her songs are so raw and poignant that they bring tears to my eyes. Love has No Pride - Don't we all know it. Always happy to hear new material from her and for her to receive recognition for her brilliant work. Rock on Bonnie!
She is a great all-around performer. She plays beautifully and tells a wonderful story. The song deserves to win awards. I wish there was more music like this in the world. It's so hard and stressful these days and we need to destress with something like this. Thanks, Bonnie, for a wonderful performance. Thanks, Fil, for the analysis. Stay safe and take care.
I love how you say she's singing as if the person telling the story is singing. I hear that person's sad acceptance of circumstances and the grief related to those circumstances in the way Bonnie is singing. This song is perfect in the way it expresses the subject matter.
Keeping it REAL! As opposed to Manipulated. Bonnie has just such an incredible voice and just sings with a spoken beauty. Her interpretive ability is yes, indeed an art form.
Unplugged has a potential for a whole new meaning: Music made WITHOUT programming "plug in" aps. You, know like they have been doing it on recorded music for decades before.
Had not heard this song before. I was a big fan of her second album, from the early 70's, _Give It Up._ Especially her treatment of the Eric Kaz song, _Love Has No Pride._ It never ceases to bring a lump to my throat. The song featured in this video strikes me as though it could have been written by Bob Dylan; she almost seems to be channeling him here. As I listen to this song develop, I think that lump is coming back. Truly magic & marvelous. Gives "keepin' it real" a whole new meaning. I've always admired her vocal work, and this only strengthens that admiration. Chip off the old block, BTW - her father John was well known for his long vocal soliloquy in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, _Carousel._ Thanks for your wonderful analysis! I heartily agree that no one will ever do, with Autotune, anything one-tenth as great as Bonnie can do "right out of the box." Fred
I too love Bonnie's "Give It Up" album from 1972. Was my intro to her music, along with her playing on Boston Common. On "Give It Up" I love best the Dixieland Jazzy/bluesy title tune and "Under the Falling Sky," written by Jackson Browne. "Love Has No Pride" is a deeply moving song and she uses lots of vocal breaks and textures to further her expressiveness.
Love Has No Pride was the first song I remember hearing by Bonnie Raitt (on a compilation LP - right next to Jesse covered by Roberta Flack) and it became one of my top 20 favourite tracks of all time (as did Jesse.)
Bonnie's vocals in this song absolutely capture and reflect the pain, tinged with bitterness a grieving mother carries in her heart. This song both makes me cry, and gives me hope that someday such a stranger will appear at my door.
I saw her in concert here in Tucson about 10 years or so ago with a couple of my girlfriends. She was fabulous! Real voice. Real music. Real talent. ❤❤❤
This one reminds me of my favorite Sheryl Crow album, The Globe Sessions. Sheryl's voicings and expression is amazing. Her approach on these songs is both musical and artistically expressive of character, gliding in and out of "perfect".
Bonnie Raitt is phenomenal. And seeing her live is the ultimate treat. She is humble and respectful and grateful while being the tops in her craft. This song is so touching - and also so reminds me of John Prine in its 'story'.
I saw Bonnie Raitt live, a few years ago. She is a great singer and guitarist. I met her too. I'm a fan of her work. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
The greatest night of my life involved/included the great Bonie Raitt. At her break-out Grammy Awards (1990) I had the amazing privilege to be back stage-in the Green room with my date; Jan Gaye (Marvin's widow), her friend, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Sting, BB King and a woman I had never seen before-had no idea who she was. At one point she chatted me up, then was called to the stage..she returned-with a Grammy and actually made her way back to the sofa I was sitting on and shared her feelings/emotions-with me. She was so happy yet so down to earth and cool. . I still had no idea who she was or why she kept coming bac to me-but was happy for her-winning one, then two then three awards. And each time she talked to me with not just joy but humility. In addition to Ms. Raitt, I got to meet the others and share a few -very-amazing moments with each (well, Stevie's body guards were a bit off-putting so I didn't get much more than an introduction to him). All and all, it was The greatest night of my life...And I'm so happy to have "been there" for Ms. Bonnie Raitt.
I had instant great respect for her the first time I ever heard her and then saw her play and perform. I made room for her on the top shelf. She was every bit the master "song-teller" that was Johnny Cash, Harry Nisen, Jim Croce, Bill Withers, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. This is as story-deep as "Shes Leaving Home" by The Beatles. Stories speaking (musically) to the pain and beauty of humans in the act of being human beings. A privilege to receive such a piece of fine art. You can bet that any of that "slide" sound is being played by Bonnie; a slide guitar specialist.
I can honestly say I never really took much notice of Bonnie although aware of her as I was. This is an impressive performance backed by what feels like a true story and honestly moved me to tears as I understood and empathised completely with the content and Bonnie's human emotional interpretation. Another sensitive appraisal by Fil who never ceases to amaze me with his perceptive precision
Thank you SO MUCH for the insightful and respectful appreciation of this AMAZING and REAL music! :D I know I can always count on thoughtful and well-expressed video content here! And re: Bonnie's amazing music.. it's SUCH a DELIGHT/THRILL to know that she's still putting out this quality of music at this stage of her career, this time of her life, whereas the general "entertainment industry" is SO dismissive of mature artists, especially WOMEN artists! Bonnie is a beacon of light and hope to all! :D
PLAYED WITH EMOTION . HEAD TO HEART HANDS TO FINGERS TO VOCALS, TO TIMING,TO TONE, . emotion emotion and emotion, and it is simplicity. without emotion and touch it is just another player or just another song and singer. The blend is emotion feeling and doing. FEEL IT TO MEAN IT TO DO IT ,TO BE IT.== HEART.
Exactly right, mate, she is also acting as she sings, she moves through perspectives and we move with her, so subtle, she holds us in authentic space like a director actor as well as singer performer.
i listened to your analysis of this song and I so agree. this is why you need to get out, pick up an interment, weather it be guitar, ukulele or kazoo! doesnt mater how good or bad your are, get out to your back porch with friends, family or strangers and make music like is was meant to be . as a 68 year old man, when I found out what this song was about I fell apart! One of the few times I have been truly floored! she does hint at it in the song...
Thank you for giving Bonnie her flowers! She is a living legend. I have always loved her music and there have been so many young ladies who she has inspired.
Thanks, I needed this today. Bonnie Raitt's voice often makes me feel like I want to cry - in a good way☺. Even before I realized what this song is about she was pulling at my heartstrings. She is masterful. And to loosely paraphrase my favorite character from Jurassic Park, "They spent so much time figuring out whether they _could_ hit the notes, they never stopped to think whether they _should_ hit them."
This is the way I want to hear a song, as if we were around a campfire. Who are these producers that decide the listeners need sanitized/sterilized musical notes? Make them go away!
Bonnie is a treasure-this song tugged at my heart strings. It would've been a beautiful song to comfort my cousin after the loss of her son. I remember her singing 'Amazing Grace' at SRV's funeral. Fil, thanks for stating it's the exact opposite of pitch correction, it's subtle, maintains the dynamic range and going back to things used to be. 😊 God blrss, Marianne aka Celtic Gal 19:0219:05
Saw her in Sydney about 15 years ago. Unbelievable band, Jon Cleary on keys. Awesome power. On one song, Bonnie pulled up after singing one line, laughed and apologised for getting the pitch wrong, let loose the F word, very engaging. Must say, I didn't notice the error at all 😂. Brilliant, brilliant concert.
I sob every time I hear this song. Her vocal delivery is so grief-worn, just like the storyteller - the mother - in the song. It's the voice you would imagine hearing after years of cigarettes, alcohol, and sleepless nights living in utter grief. I can see the mother in a worn down town. I could almost see a movie spin up from this one powerful song.
Great analysis and thanks for bringing this song forward. I hope there will be a trend toward less over-production and more authenticity. This song is a beautiful kick in the chest.
I'm not a musician so the instrumental discussion goes right over my head. But the impact is in Bonnie's voice - so raw and real. The emotion of the story and how she shares it - I can't count how many times I've listened to it, but it brings a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes every time. Any attempt to "polish it up" would gut the authenticity. Bonnie is the real deal and has shared that gift for Decades.
What a storyteller she is! Thanks, Fil, for lending your expert analysis to the processes and dynamics involved in bringing this masterpiece to our ears. It’s even a bit of a comeback for Bonnie and provides a much-needed break from that bass-heavy, electronica-obscenica, leaking from the car next to me at the light.
yeh i recently bought a 70s country comp.has bobby gentry simging son of a preacher man is a good example of some similarity of vocal styles with bonnie
Another great analysis. Thanks Fil. Bonnie always sings with honesty and integrity. I love the sweet quality of her voice. And her vibrato- just the right amount. To me this song sounds like a folk song from the 60s. I can hear Bob Dylan singing it in his gruff style. Bonnie is one beautiful, humble soul. She’s been a favorite of my since her first album was released and I saw her play with only her guitar and Freebo’s bass at Max’s Kansas City. She’s is a musician’s musician.
Thank you for bringing me this song! I've been so isolated since the pandemic that I completely missed this. Thank you too for reminding me that some new music is still amazing and I need to get out of my oldies occasionally!
Hi Fil, whenever I think of Bonnie raitt. I think also of my friend Ron Thompson who was a slide guitar player. I asked him once if he knew Bonnie raitt. And of course he said , yes! And he also said, she is a really sweet person! So thank you, and many blessings to you and all your love!!
Had the privilege of seeing her live last month. She spoke about this song and of wanting to honour the song writing legacy of John Prine. Hearing it performed live was one of the most perfect moments of live performance I've ever experienced. She put her heart into writing and producing it, and I'm so glad that the Grammy went to her for it.
I don't know if you're still reading comments on this or not. I've been listening to and purchasing her music for decades. For this peice, on particular, the perfect "imperfection" of her vocal style let's you into her soul. Life isn't perfect and is often messy, difficult, and heartbreaking. This song shows that in the way it should.
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Bonnie winning the Grammy for this gave me a tiny bit of hope that maybe authentic music will still have a place in the world. Thank you Fil.
Amen to that!
Thank you, Fil. Thank you, Bonnie
AMEN!!!!!
There's no one better, alive today.
Most music today, as it has always been, is played without pitch correction or other software filtering. That is because most music played, as always, is played live, in peoples homes, on the front porch, or in the backyard. If you want to hear this style of play go to where roots music or folk music is played. As Fil so eloquently says "It is a conscious choice to do it this way". We choose not to. And I'm a guy who feels he needs a little pitch correction. lol My garage band software has it built in. I have to turn it off. I choose to do so. I'm a little older than Bonnie and I grew up listening to her dad too. Fil could do a video on genre sound, starting with Broadway sound. But the key is always how musicians find a way to express the intangible, the emotional content. I make a concious decision to express emotion when I sing or play (NAS flute). The greatness of this song forces me to keep my emotions in just enough control to get through these lyrics without too much genuine cry getting in the way. RIP John Prine.
Bonnie singing I Can’t Make You Love Me is one of my all-time favorites💕. She is so fricking REAL
Amen! So much pathos in that song.
I love her version - a woman's version - of this song. Written by guys, I am still fascinating at how much more profound these lyrics are coming from a woman's point of view. Our history degrades women who express such sentiments and, with these lyrics, we're confronted with a human expressing heart-deep desire - regardless of insulting labels.
Bonnie is magnificent. They should never mess with Bonnie’s voice.
I agree with you!
It wraps around you and soaks into your soul.
@@airenesmiler6624 Yes! Well said! Like Dimming of the day...gets right in there.
and her amazing talent on slide guitar.
@@susanj.walterspowers6860 Yes that too!
Wait, this won RECENTLY? Wow. I've paid so little attention to popular music because I find it soulless. But if this can still win, there is still hope. What a masterful performer she is. Fantastic analysis on this, thank you for your spot on insight.
Soulless is the operative word. This industry has become supersaturated w/ soulless entities and apparently evil spirits.
So you missed the "unknown singer wins Grammy" headlines. 😂
@@Ohcomeonnow2222 I suppose I did, but then again, I probably wouldn't be reading any rag that called Bonnie Raitt an "unknown singer".
She has won many Grammies.@@charliezxi
Yes the album is only 2 years old
ahhhhhhhh, I've been in luv with Bonnie for 50 or so years. She is a remarkable talent.
Me too Grumpy . Her voice is smoother than the finest honey!
Me too, dewdes, only for 60 yrs.
I just saw her perform this live 3 days ago. I've literally never experienced such a flawless, perfectly expressed song. I looked around and people had tears running down their faces. If you think she's amazing in the recording, you'd be floored at hearing this live. She's one of the rare performers who never lost her passion and authenticity over the course of a very long career.
Not likely I'll ever get to hear Ms. Raitt sing this song live, so I greatly appreciate your description of her performance. "Nick of Time" was the album that hooked me.
I saw her last year-totally agree. She’s masterful and one of my all time favorite artists
I saw her last year too. I’ve seen her 4 times and love her. I was a mess crying during this song lol. She can really pull on my heart strings.
Bonnie is just fabulous. I've loved her music only from the first time I ever heard her back in the 70's right up to today. I'm 71 and love great music because it never grows old. It's timeless healing to my soul.
I was so amazed she won. I’ve been a huge fan of her for 30 years. Great singing, playing, and song writing. She’s a goddess!
She was genuinely amazed, too, it seems... What a moment!
Loved her from the very beginning.
I am absolutely amazed that this song was allowed to beat out the 'pop' sound.
This song is literally like a breath of fresh air. I’ve bitterly missed unprocessed vocals for decades now, but it’s not until I heard a totally raw new recording that I realised how much. It hits hard. It’s imperfect, and that’s what makes it awesome.
I concur. I love Bonnie Raitt, great player, beautiful voice, greatcsings, beautiful woman.
The complete package. So glad Fil's video reminded me to re-listen. I shall revisit all the albums I have, this weekend.
@@NickBR57 'DITTO'!
"literally"
Me too!😢
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She is not just singing, she is acting the part, feeling the emotions. Great video, thanks Fil.
What an incredible song. Bonnie Raitt is one of our best story tellers in song and has been for decades. She's one of our most underappreciated singers because she's always insisted on being herself and didn't play into the marketing machine. Her very human nuances in her singing are absolutely divine. No technology can improve upon the expression of the human experience that she imbues into her singing.
I think you’re exactly right about her divinity.
Right except she's not "underappreciated"
I wouldn't say she's unappreciated. Go back and look at all the awards she's won for her music. Yes, she did play for a long time without recognition, but that was decades ago. Since "Nick of Time," she has been considered among the best in music.
Wow. Thank goodness this beautiful song wasn’t ruined by pitch correction. Thanks Fil.
Man, you are a treasure. Just knowing there are other competent musicians that can truly appreciate things from Diamondhead to Glen Campbell and breakdown the intricacies of great songs of all genres without cork-sniffing snobbery, is a great service to humanity and music in general. Much love to you.
Thanks for the kind words!
@@wingsofpegasus True words. Your passion really shines here.
Bonnie is amazing, so happy she won the Grammy!!! she is also the sole songwriter on this track, very unusual these days, and as always it sounds simple but 'simple' is not mean easy. She wrote is after seeing a TV show about a woman that lost her son and his heart was given to a doner that eventually tracked down the mother... beautiful song and masterfully performed.
I love BONNIES MUSIC. CAUGHT HER CONCERT 3 TIMES, ALWAYS A GREAT SHOW
I'm GenX and my parents were of the Silent Generation. I was raised on music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Vocals with color and emotion, unlike the over-processed drivel prevalent in today's music. This is why I stick with indie artists for the most part. If it's the same 1-3 lines repeated for 2 1/2 minutes, it's not a song, it's a jingle.
Same here @ChaoticWonder same GenX, same much older parents…raised on show tunes, Sinatra, Barbra, and Classic Rock. I picked up a love for some “alternative” bands like Dépêche Mode and New Order in college, cause it was fun to dance to, and my friends all liked it. Another friend got me in to Coldplay about 15 years ago…but otherwise, generally if it was made after 1990, I don’t listen to it. The “new” stuff doesn’t even really sound like music/singing…it sounds like a computer not a human. Just because they can auto-tune and pitch correct doesn’t mean they should…the real human voice with all of it’s nuance is the beauty of vocals, not the computer altered ‘perfection.’
The music of my era. Took me years to figure out why I always sing along to the radio in harmony - all our music had harmony. 😊
ChaoticWonder, it’s all about humans relating to humans through music…Technology, please please don’t replace the human soul.
@@judyperilstein9752 That is an absolutely beautiful and perfect way to put it…you relate to the sound of another human with their music, not to a computer. Music and vocals are all about expressing emotion, feeling emotion, and pulling emotion from the listener…a computer can’t do this…I don’t think the brain recognizes it on the same level. Let people sing, let instruments play! Let the technology not override the humanity of music!
Pops was born in 1933 and died in 1996; he never liked rock-n-roll. He came back from Korea a man and thought rock-n-roll was for kids. He liked the swing of big bands and the great crooners. Ma was born in 1940 (83 now)* and loves the rock of the '50s (Elvis) and early '60s; she didn't like British Rock, but loved Motown as well as Country & Western. I was born in '67 (8/9) and discovered my own music in the 70s with KISS, AC/DC, etc, etc. So like many other GenXers I like music from 1920s-1990s - the music of my grandparents, parents and my generations, or what's otherwise known as "the music of the 20th century." I also enjoy any "real" music from hundreds of years ago, or today.
Get it while you can, before AI takes over and destroys it all. Give me analog or give me death!
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She is in my top 3 for female singers. I actually waited on her when I was a waitress. She was so nice.❤
Who's your other 2? I like Susan Tedeschi and Stevie. Bonnie is my #1. The only other song I really like on this album is 'down the hall'. The others are bland to me, I don't care though cause it's still bonnie singing. LOL I forgot, I really like Grace Potters voice too.
I've loved Bonnie Raitt since 1971
Thank you for this vid.
Very lovely voice. Her father was John Raitt, a great singer in musical theater. Thanks for your thorough analysis, Fil.
A couple decades ago now, she laid down some tracks with her Dad. I imagine if you poke around TH-cam they're up someplace. Fascinating document.
His Soliloquy from Carousel sets the bar so high. She’s a great guitar player too.
As a kid, I saw John Raitt numerous times when he came to town for summer stock musicals. Within a time of several years later, Bonnie began performing and cutting records and became more successful financially than her dad. She then began treating him out at lunches and dinners on the road. His famous quote was, "She used to be known as John Raitt's daughter; now I'm known as Bonnie Raitt's father."
I saw John Raitt when I was 13. It was a summer theatre in the round. He came up the aisle and stood next to me as he waited for his next cue. The play was Kismet. He was bare chested and covered in perspiration. It my first crush on an older man. Over 50 years and I remember like it was yesterday. 😍
Saw a PBS July 4 special decades ago where they performed together, her with a hand held wireless mic and John with... maybe a body mic (like in a musical theater performance). They were obviously from different performance worlds but were very much together artistically. It was a delight to watch and hear.
I’m so glad she remained true to herself- while so many others became marketable and successful, she sang her way. I’ve loved her for decades.
Last heard Bonnie sing live in concert around 40 years ago - her voice was fine back then (before auto tune was a thing), and it's just fine now. Later heard her singing "Angel From Montgomery" with John Prine, both before and after John's throat cancer, and neither of them used or needed auto tune. Nice presentation!
A great duet.
RIP John Prine. I miss that guy. And he even left us with a goodbye song, "I Remember Everything," and he didn't even know it.
I was able to see her on my 50th birthday a few years back and she was still fantastic. Many years and many concerts and still delivered a great show.
@@wirenutt57or “When I Get to Heaven”
"Blending pitch with expression and dipping in and out of pitch with vocal fry ".Love the way you explain music so astutely 🎵🎼
The subtlety &simplicity of the song is so well explained by you Fil:)
I haven't checked whether someone else has already said this, but even if they have, it's worth repeating. As well as singing the song, of course Bonnie wrote it, and I'm pretty sure she produced it, too. And I imagine she was playing one of the guitars... She is a truly outstanding musician. 🥰
Original song written and composed by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin; first recorded by Bonnie Raitt in 1990 and released in 1991
I adore Bonnie Raitt! The word is overused but her voice is truly authentic. IT IS THE STORY in her songs that she delivers like no one else can. She's a superb musician as well as a singer but it is the troubadour character to her singing that so few had that puts it over the top.
There are one or two younger singers who sound like her….they both have done covers of Angel from Montgomery.
Agreed! 😊
Just saw Bonnie March 10 in Southern California - first show for her and her band in the new year, and she said they were just itching to get back on stage and make music again. She had a large contingency of family there and put on a wonderful show. She can make you cry, then turn around and rip. Glad to see the recognition she is getting at age 73. What do you want the girl to do? Just what she is great at.
I was there too. Sooo good!
You've perfectly explained to the people who don't believe she deserved the award why she absolutely did. I've always said that purity and talent is by far the greatest basis of lasting music. Thanks, as always Fil!!!
I took your advice and listened to the song uninterrupted. Cried the whole time. So powerful. Also made me think of Leonard Cohen, don't know why.
Just the stunning, deep, storytelling perhaps?
Okay. My reaction has been "makes me think of John Prine," but yes, I can see Leonard Cohen as well.
I think why is the attention and focus to the literary art of the songwriting. Every single word is carefully considered, and perfectly placed in service of the story. That is the way Cohen was as well.
I Love You Irma! I found something about the tune strangely familiar since it first came out...I feel the Cohen link is what I was feeling...Thanks for sharing, made my day!
@@alansmith7626 thank you
I'll add a third name to this list of "reminds me of ..." - Bob Dylan. Fits perfectly as the sort of story he might have told, and the way he would have told it.
Fred
This song has a sacredness about it. The topic, the organ, the humanity of it... beautiful on many levels.
Bonnie Raitt's talent is enormous! She has an incredible range. I love your analisis of this soulful song.
Bonnie is amongst my top favorite vocal performers. But, I don't keep up with that so much anymore. She's a story teller. Lots of people can sing a song, but Bonnie brings them to life. She tells the story like it's hers. That's an artist. 🥰
I've been head over heels for this tune since the first time I heard it. But TBH I was so focused on the storytelling aspect (I swear she's channeling John Prine!) that I completely let the technical aspects slip past me.
Thanks for unpacking it. Looking at all the elements brings a whole 'nother level of appreciation.
You've truly outdone yourself here, Fil.
Cheers!
PS: Not just "won A Grammy," Fil.
Won freaking *Song of the YEAR*!!!
I mean, how does that even happen in the context of today's industry?
Been watching/listening to Bonnie since we were all kids and she was hanging out with Lowell George wondering what she was gonna be when she grew up.
What a life journey. What a body of work. What an artist!
Thanks!
Saw her do this live, March 2023. Bonnie is amazing. She improves with age, like the fine wine she doesn't drink. I also love her for talking about her sobriety. She inspires on so many levels!
She sure did deserve her Grammy award for this awesome song! You took a very insightful look at her naturally appealing vocal, too...loved it!
I choke up every time I hear this song. Incredible lyrics, fantastic performance by Bonnie and the musicians, and top notch production. Absolutely Grammy-worthy, and showing modern "artists" and the kids who listen to them how it's supposed to be done.
I love how much you love the "Art" of music!!!! It encourages my heart. True and real music and singing does that, doesn't it. It touches our hearts ❤
This is such a lovely song! I love how Bonnie sung it with a lot of emotion in her voice. I like the natural, unedited voice of a singer because you can hear the emotions in their voices that you wouldn't hear if they were pitch corrected. Pitch correction and auto tune should be outlawed, lol!
I agree!
You're not the only one who dislikes auto tune
@@GaryCameron780 I know lots of people don't like auto tune, to me, it takes away all the emotions the singers are trying to express in their songs.
Feelings/emotions are not perfect. They're erratic. That comes through in the human voice. She uses her singing where appropriate, in order to tell the story the way SHE feels it. It comes from inside her, her soul, as it were, and her heart. It's just her, being her. It's her musical DNA. Only way I can really describe it. Gordon Lightfoot was a great storyteller. Sorry I missed that video- but on the plus side? I still have that one to look forward to. Great talents, both.
Excellent breakdown, Fil.
I love that - her musical DNA. Great observation! There is no one else, and no computer, that can vocalize the way Bonnie annotates each note. It's completely unique, and uniquely identifiable to her. It's beautiful and as a society, we're losing the nuance of song - specifically singing... She's an icon and I'm so glad that Bonnie was recognized by her peers with that Grammy.
How had I not heard this before? The problem with ignoring modern popular music out of frustration is that once in a while you’ll miss something breathtaking.
Also - never underestimate the ability of the Hammond(?) organ and Leslie speaker to magnify emotions.
Thanks for the fantastic analysis of this incredible performance!
You just said a mouthful...
Bonnie Raitt is one of those singer/songwriters that exemplified what true musical talent is all about. Not only is she an amazing lyricist, but she is an incredibly expressive guitar player, and an amazingly emotive singer. Every aspect of her musical talent rings true and genuine, because of her minimalist style, and her utter rejection of post-production shenanigans.
There aren't many musicians today like Bonnie Raitt, and we should all feel deeply blessed to live in a time when someone as talented and gifted as Bonnie is performing so that we can experience it first-hand...
Bonnie Raitt's a cousin of mine. I always liked her sad soulful songs the best and I told her that once but she told me that her upbeat ones were the most popular with the crowds. Well, of course, that is how it is...Glad you are pointing out how brilliant this aspect of her talent is conveyed and without the pitch tech correction still carries through with her unique voice. I write and sing my own songs and many of them are the more obscure and subtle kind such as this song is. Bonnie's career always gives the status quo a surprise or two, doesn't it?
Funny…I always like her sadder songs, also. But that’s me. Same with Emmy Lou.
Hi Holly! I think I met you one time when I was asked by Bonnie and one of her dearest friends, Patty Ray (who was my bestie at the time), if I would babysit for a cousin's baby! Was that yours? It was in about 1971-ish? We were all very close-knit back then. I'm sure your little bundle of joy was a delight!
@@mamazalama No not I. Never had a child but taught art and music to many. I'll bet you would have been a great babysitter. I graduated from high school round about that time. Did you take the job?
First saw her in 1977, saw her again with my daughter in 2005. Obviously we had all aged but her voice had not. Still the finest, most smooth with a little grit, effortless voice I’ve ever heard.
Thank you, Fil, for doing what you do. Your treatment here of Bonnie Raitt, in her rendition of this beautiful song, is not unlike her very performance - That of loving artistry. Heart and understanding, and an ability to express, which informs and captivates.
Thanks for the kind words!
Brother, if you are crazy, you have good company! Anyone that truly loves music gets this...I had never heard this song until now...and I was blown away...is real music, real life, and real life is much stranger than fiction...Thanks for doing what you do, I always learn something
She makes the impossible, possible. Incredible song.
impossible?
I love artists that aren’t over processed. I can hear their emotions, and that’s what grabs me. It’s so REAL, like she’s sitting next to me. Thank you, Fil and whoever requested this one.
If you ever leave youtube, a lot of joy will be lost. I hope you will be here, for a long time to come, doing these amazing analyses. I just love your channel. The very best.
Thanks!
Thank God, for authentic artists.
Her croaky voice is so full of expression and emotion. She's an amazing artist. Wonderful stuff.
Very reminiscent of Johnny Cash. This is absolutely lovely Fil. I hadn't heard of this song. Her wistful voice near the end reminds me of wandering thoughts and how we process moments like this in our mind, mulling over the memories, the feelings, and the acceptance. And because she is speaking for someone else it reminded me of EMPATHY and how we can connect through seeing another persons experiences and stories.
The whole thing is a masterpiece. Thank you for doing this. Bravo Bonnie and Congrats on her award.
Beautifully said with understanding. Thank you for your ❤
Bonnie was always amazing!!! Her voice doesn't require computer correction, unlike so many of the newer artists. Some of her songs are so raw and poignant that they bring tears to my eyes. Love has No Pride - Don't we all know it. Always happy to hear new material from her and for her to receive recognition for her brilliant work. Rock on Bonnie!
I hope you all get a chance to see this Queen LIVE. It's as real as it gets - she is perfection at her age!
She is a great all-around performer. She plays beautifully and tells a wonderful story. The song deserves to win awards. I wish there was more music like this in the world. It's so hard and stressful these days and we need to destress with something like this. Thanks, Bonnie, for a wonderful performance. Thanks, Fil, for the analysis. Stay safe and take care.
I love how you say she's singing as if the person telling the story is singing. I hear that person's sad acceptance of circumstances and the grief related to those circumstances in the way Bonnie is singing. This song is perfect in the way it expresses the subject matter.
Been Bonnie Raitt fan forever…. Very proud.
Bonnie’s performance is exquisite. Her vocals are a masterclass in storytelling.
Keeping it REAL! As opposed to Manipulated. Bonnie has just such an incredible voice and just sings with a spoken beauty. Her interpretive ability is yes, indeed an art form.
Unplugged has a potential for a whole new meaning: Music made WITHOUT programming "plug in" aps. You, know like they have been doing it on recorded music for decades before.
Bonnie is an honest musician, expect nothing less. Thanks for your glowing analysis of this song. Admiration sure shines thru w/every word!
Had not heard this song before.
I was a big fan of her second album, from the early 70's, _Give It Up._ Especially her treatment of the Eric Kaz song, _Love Has No Pride._
It never ceases to bring a lump to my throat.
The song featured in this video strikes me as though it could have been written by Bob Dylan; she almost seems to be channeling him here.
As I listen to this song develop, I think that lump is coming back.
Truly magic & marvelous. Gives "keepin' it real" a whole new meaning. I've always admired her vocal work, and this only strengthens that admiration.
Chip off the old block, BTW - her father John was well known for his long vocal soliloquy in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, _Carousel._
Thanks for your wonderful analysis! I heartily agree that no one will ever do, with Autotune, anything one-tenth as great as Bonnie can do "right out of the box."
Fred
I too love Bonnie's "Give It Up" album from 1972. Was my intro to her music, along with her playing on Boston Common. On "Give It Up" I love best the Dixieland Jazzy/bluesy title tune and "Under the Falling Sky," written by Jackson Browne. "Love Has No Pride" is a deeply moving song and she uses lots of vocal breaks and textures to further her expressiveness.
I agree.
@@carlcushmanhybels8159 Not to mention _Been Too Long at the Fair._
Love Has No Pride was the first song I remember hearing by Bonnie Raitt (on a compilation LP - right next to Jesse covered by Roberta Flack) and it became one of my top 20 favourite tracks of all time (as did Jesse.)
Bonnie's vocals in this song absolutely capture and reflect the pain, tinged with bitterness a grieving mother carries in her heart. This song both makes me cry, and gives me hope that someday such a stranger will appear at my door.
I saw her in concert here in Tucson about 10 years or so ago with a couple of my girlfriends. She was fabulous! Real voice. Real music. Real talent. ❤❤❤
This one reminds me of my favorite Sheryl Crow album, The Globe Sessions. Sheryl's voicings and expression is amazing. Her approach on these songs is both musical and artistically expressive of character, gliding in and out of "perfect".
Bonnie Raitt is phenomenal. And seeing her live is the ultimate treat. She is humble and respectful and grateful while being the tops in her craft. This song is so touching - and also so reminds me of John Prine in its 'story'.
You're technical analysis is always enlightening, but it's your love of music that makes it special. Another great video
I saw Bonnie Raitt live, a few years ago. She is a great singer and guitarist. I met her too. I'm a fan of her work. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
This guy is precious! Smart,talented and,cute:)
The greatest night of my life involved/included the great Bonie Raitt. At her break-out Grammy Awards (1990) I had the amazing privilege to be back stage-in the Green room with my date; Jan Gaye (Marvin's widow), her friend, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Sting, BB King and a woman I had never seen before-had no idea who she was. At one point she chatted me up, then was called to the stage..she returned-with a Grammy and actually made her way back to the sofa I was sitting on and shared her feelings/emotions-with me. She was so happy yet so down to earth and cool. . I still had no idea who she was or why she kept coming bac to me-but was happy for her-winning one, then two then three awards. And each time she talked to me with not just joy but humility. In addition to Ms. Raitt, I got to meet the others and share a few -very-amazing moments with each (well, Stevie's body guards were a bit off-putting so I didn't get much more than an introduction to him). All and all, it was The greatest night of my life...And I'm so happy to have "been there" for Ms. Bonnie Raitt.
I had instant great respect for her the first time I ever heard her and then saw her play and perform. I made room for her on the top shelf. She was every bit the master "song-teller" that was Johnny Cash, Harry Nisen, Jim Croce, Bill Withers, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. This is as story-deep as "Shes Leaving Home" by The Beatles. Stories speaking (musically) to the pain and beauty of humans in the act of being human beings. A privilege to receive such a piece of fine art. You can bet that any of that "slide" sound is being played by Bonnie; a slide guitar specialist.
I can honestly say I never really took much notice of Bonnie although aware of her as I was. This is an impressive performance backed by what feels like a true story and honestly moved me to tears as I understood and empathised completely with the content and Bonnie's human emotional interpretation.
Another sensitive appraisal by Fil who never ceases to amaze me with his perceptive precision
Thank you SO MUCH for the insightful and respectful appreciation of this AMAZING and REAL music! :D I know I can always count on thoughtful and well-expressed video content here! And re: Bonnie's amazing music.. it's SUCH a DELIGHT/THRILL to know that she's still putting out this quality of music at this stage of her career, this time of her life, whereas the general "entertainment industry" is SO dismissive of mature artists, especially WOMEN artists! Bonnie is a beacon of light and hope to all! :D
PLAYED WITH EMOTION . HEAD TO HEART HANDS TO FINGERS TO VOCALS, TO TIMING,TO TONE, . emotion emotion and emotion, and it is simplicity. without emotion and touch it is just another player or just another song and singer. The blend is emotion feeling and doing. FEEL IT TO MEAN IT TO DO IT ,TO BE IT.== HEART.
Exactly right, mate, she is also acting as she sings, she moves through perspectives and we move with her, so subtle, she holds us in authentic space like a director actor as well as singer performer.
What a magnificent post!!
poetry
Sounds wonderful! Bonnie's voice is REAL and great as ever❤🔥
i listened to your analysis of this song and I so agree. this is why you need to get out, pick up an interment, weather it be guitar, ukulele or kazoo! doesnt mater how good or bad your are, get out to your back porch with friends, family or strangers and make music like is was meant to be .
as a 68 year old man, when I found out what this song was about I fell apart! One of the few times I have been truly floored! she does hint at it in the song...
Love how you mimic the song. You are Spot on. You are simply Awesome. Thanks for your Great channel ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for giving Bonnie her flowers! She is a living legend. I have always loved her music and there have been so many young ladies who she has inspired.
I absolutely love Bonnie's voice and music! I'm so glad nobody messed with this beautiful song!
Thank you Fil , for such a peaceful time listening to your analysis of this great work by Bonnie.
Thanks, I needed this today. Bonnie Raitt's voice often makes me feel like I want to cry - in a good way☺. Even before I realized what this song is about she was pulling at my heartstrings. She is masterful.
And to loosely paraphrase my favorite character from Jurassic Park, "They spent so much time figuring out whether they _could_ hit the notes, they never stopped to think whether they _should_ hit them."
WELL said!!!
@@garyneilson3075 Thank you :)
Lovely thought! I agree!
This is the way I want to hear a song, as if we were around a campfire. Who are these producers that decide the listeners need sanitized/sterilized musical notes? Make them go away!
Thank our lucky stars we have Bonnie in this world ❣️💙💕
Bonnie is a treasure-this song tugged at my heart strings. It would've been a beautiful song to comfort my cousin after the loss of her son. I remember her singing 'Amazing Grace' at SRV's funeral.
Fil, thanks for stating it's the exact opposite of pitch correction, it's subtle, maintains the dynamic range and going back to things used to be. 😊
God blrss, Marianne aka Celtic Gal 19:02 19:05
I have been an admirer and appreciator of Bonnie Raitt since her early career. Thanks for analyzing this song.
Saw her in Sydney about 15 years ago. Unbelievable band, Jon Cleary on keys. Awesome power. On one song, Bonnie pulled up after singing one line, laughed and apologised for getting the pitch wrong, let loose the F word, very engaging. Must say, I didn't notice the error at all 😂. Brilliant, brilliant concert.
Bonnie is great....love her songs.
I sob every time I hear this song. Her vocal delivery is so grief-worn, just like the storyteller - the mother - in the song. It's the voice you would imagine hearing after years of cigarettes, alcohol, and sleepless nights living in utter grief. I can see the mother in a worn down town. I could almost see a movie spin up from this one powerful song.
Great analysis and thanks for bringing this song forward.
I hope there will be a trend toward less over-production and more authenticity.
This song is a beautiful kick in the chest.
I'm not a musician so the instrumental discussion goes right over my head. But the impact is in Bonnie's voice - so raw and real. The emotion of the story and how she shares it - I can't count how many times I've listened to it, but it brings a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes every time. Any attempt to "polish it up" would gut the authenticity. Bonnie is the real deal and has shared that gift for Decades.
Both this song and your analysis was beautiful, Fil. Thank you!
Thanks!
Bonnie Raitt. Best concert I have ever attended because she is mesmerizing. She truly is a story teller
What a storyteller she is! Thanks, Fil, for lending your expert analysis to the processes and dynamics involved in bringing this masterpiece to our ears. It’s even a bit of a comeback for Bonnie and provides a much-needed break from that bass-heavy, electronica-obscenica, leaking from the car next to me at the light.
The only thing that matters is True human emotion expressed through the natural voice, one take live is true art.
Great song and vocals by Bonnie Raitt. The simplicity and storytelling of it reminds me of Bobbie Gentry and her style of singing.
yeh i recently bought a 70s country comp.has bobby gentry simging son of a preacher man is a good example of some similarity of vocal styles with bonnie
Thank you, FIL ….. Excellent; beautiful 😢❤👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶
Another great analysis. Thanks Fil. Bonnie always sings with honesty and integrity. I love the sweet quality of her voice. And her vibrato- just the right amount. To me this song sounds like a folk song from the 60s. I can hear Bob Dylan singing it in his gruff style. Bonnie is one beautiful, humble soul. She’s been a favorite of my since her first album was released and I saw her play with only her guitar and Freebo’s bass at Max’s Kansas City. She’s is a musician’s musician.
Thank you for bringing me this song! I've been so isolated since the pandemic that I completely missed this. Thank you too for reminding me that some new music is still amazing and I need to get out of my oldies occasionally!
Hi Fil, whenever I think of Bonnie raitt. I think also of my friend Ron Thompson who was a slide guitar player. I asked him once if he knew Bonnie raitt. And of course he said , yes! And he also said, she is a really sweet person! So thank you, and many blessings to you and all your love!!
Her voice!! I've loved her for a long time, so glad she's still killing it & still has that great voice.
Had the privilege of seeing her live last month. She spoke about this song and of wanting to honour the song writing legacy of John Prine. Hearing it performed live was one of the most perfect moments of live performance I've ever experienced.
She put her heart into writing and producing it, and I'm so glad that the Grammy went to her for it.
Oooomgg i LOVE BONNIE RAITT. One of my favorite singers
Agree to that , glad to be able to see the rerun 😅
She deserves it , I’ve been her fan the whole time 💕
This song was very touching 😢
I don't know if you're still reading comments on this or not. I've been listening to and purchasing her music for decades. For this peice, on particular, the perfect "imperfection" of her vocal style let's you into her soul. Life isn't perfect and is often messy, difficult, and heartbreaking. This song shows that in the way it should.