This recording is skipping - you should find another video of this song to hear how smooth and wonderful it really is… Bonnie Raitt is a national treasure!
It's not the recording, it's the way his video is edited. It (his editing software) is automatically (I assume) removing what it thinks are silent parts, but it's not a 'silent' part, it's an intentional pause/break in the music. I agree, it's jarring for us as listeners. If it's an automatic setting in his software, I think it'd be a good idea to disable that part and have him manually edit out the parts he considers "silence" that don't belong.
Should have used the VEVO music video. I'm not fond of the visuals, but her vocals and the piano are clear and flawless. Other reaction channels have used it w/o any issues. Can't listen to this, it does Bonnie Raitt a disservice.
Yes! but if he does that song it needs to be the studio version! Hate these live performances that sometimes have weird tempos and less than great audio quality
Yes - great song. The video was done with the actor Dennis Quaid. Btw - John Raitt is Bonnie’s father and he was a very famous Broadway singer. Magnificent voice as well.
"Why does Bruce Hornsby sound so good?" Many reasons, one of the most important for me, is the exquisite space in his playing, the quiet between the notes.
Agree we knew it was great and more creative and spoke to topics not previously found in the music of our parents. How could we know that it would not get better.
I think many of us realized the incredible amount of talent we were privileged to see, hear and experience. I’m 68 so I got to live through that incredible period from 1960 - 1990 when so many great musicians were at their peak. We had it all. Rock, pop, country/bluegrass, jazz. And blues. A lot of collaboration and crossovers.
Hornsby is a classically trained pianist, with incredible blues/jazz chops. Bonnie is one of the greatest Americana singers in American history, in my opinion. Americana, meaning blues/country/rock/folk blends. This was a great video--although, for some reason, there was a hitch in several spots that took away from the total experience.
Hornsby's piano in this song always makes me think of rain on a windowpane. It tinkles, drips, slides, streams, and at the very end, shimmers like mist. And it is utterly perfect because Bonnie's voice is warm and cozy and draws you close, and the lyrics paint this picture of two lovers where one is acutely aware of everything between them and around them while the other one is not fully present.
Sebs.... As I'm a guy of 70.... I've lived throght it all from the Elivis and The Beatles all the way on.... And yes, we DID know just how lucky we were with the torrent of tallent coming out of the 60's and 70's... and onwards of course... What gives me heart is that guys like you are dicovering it and I get to enjoy your wonder and appreciation too.... So a double whammy. Thank you. Keep on Rocking.
I don't think we knew it was such a good era until it started to pass away. There was so much good music,good quality voices and ,instrumentation...creativity,I just always thought that was the way it had aways been.I was a child in the 50s, and so fortunate to have free radio and not just one sort of music to follow along. I loved that journey,but I never knew I was on it until I wasn't anymore.
Bonnie has had one of the longest successful careers in show business. She had a good model; her father was Broadway star John Raitt. One of her best early songs is her cover of John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery." To get an idea of her blues chops, you should watch her duet with blues legend Sippie Wallace on "Woman Be Wise."
I was in the class of 74,,,,I just thought there was an unending supply of phenomenal music. There was constantly something new and exciting...saw a lotttt of them live!!!! Such wonderful memories
You have an affection for Bonnie Raitt. My favorite female artist. Just to show you that she is still relevant, she won the Grammy for 2022 song of the year. The song is called "Just Like That". An absolute must listen. A sad song with a redemption ending. Please check it out. Maybe with your wife. Thank you! Love your channel.
To answer your question: I think the first thing to understand is that music played a much bigger part in our lives back then than it does now for young people. We didn’t have social media and other distractions, so we got together with friends and listened to music. And, to a much greater degree than now, we listened to the SAME music, so it was a shared generational,experience. Those of us who were teens and young adults at this time (I was 22 in 1970) knew that the music available to us was outstanding and incredibly varied. A hundred bands and artists putting out top-tier product fir us to enjoy. BUT: We just assumed that that was what music was: . Incredibly gifted people putting out music through famous record labels and doing concerts. We took it for granted. We assumed that that quality would continue….just like air would continue. We never could have predicted how much technology and greed would change everything……and cutbacks in teaching music in schools…. We could have NEVER foreseen auto tune……..etc etc. So yeah, we LOVED “our” music….but we couldn’t imagine that such quality and variety would ever end. It was inconceivable at the time.
We also could afford concerts & live music. We all were exposed to so much live performances. I saw small bands in little joints and beer bashes in the 70’s. What a time for great music!
She’s been a star for decades. Mostly missed by the public, but definitely not by musicians throughout the music industry. She’s so underrated. Played with all the great blues musicians of yesteryear.
The late 60's - 70's female vocalists were just the best. Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Carly Simon, Ann Murray, Karen Carpenter, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Cher, Rita Coolidge, Emmy Lou Harris, and the list goes on. I lived through my teens and twenties during the 60's and 70's and Yes, I think we knew we were in the golden age of pop/rock/blues/folk sounds.
we knew, and we know. one of the most heartbreakingingly haunting pieces of music ever recorded. perfect lyrics, perfect melody and perfect performances by bruce hornsby and bonnie raitt.
She's always wonderful but there's something about the recording of this video that is herky-jerky. Listen to the studio version and you will *really* experience this fabulous song. Thanks to whoever suggested it. :)
I believe it's the way it was edited (by him). It might be something to do with his editing software that is doing some automated "silence" removal, but it's not accurately recognizing it in this video.
Yes! We knew what era of music we were in, and so many of us still stick with our roots when it comes to this era of music. So happy to see younger generations discovering the music that made us!
I would venture a guess that this is probably most folks' favorite Bonnie song - for good reason. Hornsby's piano is the perfect accompaniment. I do like this live version. There is an extra sense of longing and emotion in Bonnie's voice. Good choice. Also encourage a dive into her early bluesier offerings. There's no end to the talent she displays.
I first heard this while going through a really devastating breakup. She said everything I was feeling bit couldn't put into words. So haunting beautiful.
My son is 40 and grew up on hip hop. As he has grown older he has said to me "You know the 60s and 70s had the best music ". We all appreciate good music when we hear it no matter type
Yes. We knew at the time. It's why we fight to keep it going. There is so much truly incredible music that you have yet to experience. I love that for you. Almost us much as finding old friends in the songs and watching the younger generation discovering what we have known for decades. Keep listening! Delbert McClinton is one you should check out.
My wife is a fan of both Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Hornsby, but she's a Bruce superfan, so I've seen him live many times. He's great, and you should definitely dive into his catalog, but Bonnie is the point here. There are people who try to put grit into their voices, to various levels of success, but Bonnie Raitt has a voice that naturally carries texture that most singers can only hope for. Amazing song. Amazing musicians.
One of the best heartbreak songs ever! Almost 30 years ago, I was going through a breakup that, at the time, I couldn’t understand. I thought everything was great for 2 years and then just like that, it was over. This is the last song I played for him. Years later, I realized there was a lack of communication. I still cry when I hear it, but not for him, it’s for my young heart that didn’t understand.❤❤
Ooooohhhhh😮 two masters - Bruce Hornsby and Bonnie Raitt, ... and...an ohhhh so beautiful song, performed exquisitely by Ms Bonnie Raitt...no one has done this song better (OK, Sir George Michael did it about as well - OK he's not a real English 'Sir' - I know,...but he should have been)
“Did you know how good the music was?” Yes. About to turn 70 in a couple of weeks. The Beatles, Stones, Jimi, Janis, Elton, Billy Joel concerts just to name a few as a teenager/college student. Damn right we knew how good it was. And still is.
I was in my late teens in the 70’s, I didn’t think about the music as the best, but I do remember enjoying every type of music. I didn’t have a favorite sound. Folk, rock, country, blues, Motown …..
I really do like your reactions. I know you did her "Angel from Montgomery," and you did the album version and a live version. There is another live version of that song that you should watch, and it has Hornsby on accordion. It is my favorite rendition of that song. I do love Bonnie. And I appreciate your reactions.
Yes! I was born in 1957. Non-stop great music thru 'til the 2000's. Same with Movies! Now there is Auto Tune and endless "Super Hero" movies. Now, it's RARE to find new music or movies that I even want to listen to or watch!!! The reason is Corporate America runs the radio stations and the movie studios!!! All the originality and uniqueness are GONE!!!
These people don't just have musical ability, or instruments, or techniques. They have music in their souls. That's what makes them different. And yes, Bonnie Raitt's voice is capable of inducing pleasure beyond the ears.
Bruce Hornsby is so good: because he's Bruce Hornsby! :) A phenomenal artist in his own right. You should check him out, if you have the time: Band name is Bruce Hornsby And The Range - some of his most popular works off the top of my head: The Way It Is and Mandolin Rain come to mind....he is JUST AWESOME - great vocalist, I think, too!
I read that Bruce was trained in jazz piano at his music college-that and his virtuoso talent are what make this haunting song so good. Also, Bonnie teamed up with Bruce numerous times on stage- their live performances reflect their artistry. So glad you liked this, it is memorable.
Was a young adult through 70’s, 80’s, etc. Yes, we really did know how talented these people were at the time. Our minds were blown💥both then and now. Watching you discover these great talents is like going back in time and listening to them for the very first time! Thank you!!
It's amazing that a song of this sensitivity was co written by a NFL football player, Mike Reid. I saw him sing this playing the piano on a talk show many years ago.
Mike Reid was a Defensive Tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals for 5 years before “retiring” pursuing his music career full time in 1975. He’s still ranked in the top 50 all-time Bengals.
I had the great fortune of seeing Miss Bonnie in an outdoor concert around the time the Nick of Time album was out. She closed with Nick of Time, just her and a piano…..absolute bliss. Speaking of 60s and 70s music. Cruising down the road in a chromed out black SS with Grass Roots blaring out the windows, good times folks, good times.
I knew what great music it was at the time. I lived through the late 60s, 70s, 80s. I had a hard time with disco music, but I danced to it. When music became over processed, I kept listening to the stuff that showed real talent. Only a few singers/musicians can get my attention these days.
Our generation had great music because musicians trusted their talents, had a story to tell and were not afraid to work hard. It wasn't about getting attention, but about sharing what we felt with others. There seems to be less focus on telling a story and more about getting attention nowadays. Bonnie Raitt is and has always been simply wonderful, live or recorded. Bruce Hornsby is a terrific talent. Both of them do their work because they have confidence and something they can share.
Yes, this came out when I was 27...as a guy listening to AC/DC 'Back in Black" in a new 5.0 and partying my ass of going hard, this song gave me pause, it reached in and grabbed my soul and worked my ass over, smh & lol. Then her fav up-tempo song of mine "Love in the nick of time"...a great road trip tune, Bonnie was on fire then. But to my surprise, Bonnie took me out of my box and ripped at my soul with this masterpiece. On Hornesby though, I feel his piano playing is so emotive, in a way that probably makes him the best ever (and I love Elton), but the best ever like David Gilmore is on guitar...yeah, some maybe be faster and harder, but Gilmore is the best ever IMO, the emotion he gets out of a guitar is then same for Hornsby, pure emotion when he plays the keys....that's something that technical effort can't capture, either you have it or you don't, regardless of how fast or hard you play. Now at 60, and w/so much great music and songwriting in the 90's, you never knew what song may stick with you 30+ years later...if just a song in the moment, but this one did...as stunning as the first time I heard it, and became a timeless masterpiece.
We definitely appreciated all the good music that we were listening to, but I don’t think anyone had the foresight to know that the music industry would change so drastically, and that the sounds (vocals and instruments) would be technically altered and created in the absence of real talent. So…those certainly were the good ole days. I am grateful to technology for allowing music to be so available these days though. We only had the radio, and whatever our tape/album/CD collection consisted of. So, to have all this music at our fingertips is certainly a gift.
I had to learn about it the hard way. Bonnie did a song a very long time ago, "Home", great old piece. Bruce Hornsby and the Range. Great music. Thank you!
I hope Bonnie knows how much so many people appreciate and love her. You really need to choose another video for this. You can find the same concert that doesn't jump and skip.
I'm 61 and I KNEW at that time that our generation music was great. Because we talked about songs at high school and college. We trade lyrics (we had a notebook to write the lyrics, like a notebook for poems). Remember, there was no Internet and write the lyrics is the easier way to learn a song. And some of us (here in Brazil, at least) didn't have money to buy LP. So, we only listen to a song when we heard it on the radio. And we keep waiting anxiously for our favorite song to play. Of course, we didn't know what the future would bring...but we love our era.
OMG - I thought I was the only one to keep a book of lyrics!! If the album covers didn't include the lyrics I would play favorite songs over and over again to transcribe the words. To this day I can hear a song for the first time in years and instantly sing every word.
Thank you, Sebs. I love your reaction. Bonnie is the best singer, songwriter, slide guitar! She has a big catalog. Bruce is the best pianist I have heard (also stated by Elton John). Bonnie sings like an angel. She is an activist. Love them both!
Yes, I absolutely knew how great the music was when I was living through it. The British Invasion, the great soul groups, singer/songwriters, great bands, great vocalists like Bonnie . . . and ALL of them immediately identifiable. That's a big difference today . . . so many artists are simply interchangeable . . . hard to tell one from the other because they seem to listen to each other and copy each other. I'm very grateful that I finished high school in the '70s and experienced that wonderful, wonderful music when it happened. I'm glad you're finally hearing and appreciating it. Great reaction on this one from Bonnie . . . as always. Merry Christmas.
I think her album Streetlights is one of those "perfect" albums- where all the songs are great and their order on the album is perfect. And Bruce Hornsby is so good at the piano because he is a major star on his own - Bruce Hornsby and the Range.
Yeah, I knew music was incredible in those days because I couldn't afford to buy all the records I wanted!!! But I didn't realize that the music industry would change so much due to sound sampling and digital studios. Still, now all the good stuff is available on YT so I find myself going back and finding obscure B-sides of musicians I loved and it's all there! So rock on 🤘
I may be wrong, but I think the difference between music then, and music now is then the music was everything, and today it's about being a celebrity. Maybe the talent is still here, (obviously) , but covered with auto tune and sample. Love your reactions. 👍
This is a killer song, but. you have to do her latest, Just Like That. Grammy winner and a tear jerker like no other. Hornsbu once went on tour with the Dead. One of the band members stated that he was who good not just because of his playing, but he knew when NOT to play. In other words, he filled in the gaps with his magi.
I was lucky enough to see Bruce play with the GD, Carlos Santana as well that day. Great time! I also enjoyed Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples back in Virginia at Wolftrap in 2012. Great show.
She's amazing, there are so many of her songs that are incredible. Some of my favorites are the Road's my Middle Name, Real Man, Nobody's Girl, and Don't Advertise your Man with Sippie Wallace. Check em out.
Bonnie Raitt is the daughter of John Raitt. He was an actor in the 1950's who was a stage actor in many musicals. He was known for his beautiful voice. I am 73 years old and I have loved Bonnie Raitt since the 1980's. This song came out when I was going through a divorce after a 10 year marriage. I felt every word.
One of the co-writers of this song, Mike Reid, is a former NFL player ( Cincinnati Bengals, 1970-1974) who went to the Pro-Bowl twice in his short career (1972 and 1973) .
Had no idea what was coming. 1991… this was on my radio, AIC hit the radio stations (and MTV) as did Soundgardens Badmotor Finger & Temple of the Dog. Pearl Jam. Nirvana slammed the airwaves. All of that was shock to my senses. I was missing Stevie Ray Vaughan. I was all into the blues Rockers. Ian Moore Band, not as well known, put out several albums. The DJ on our one local rock station loved Ian’s guitar playing and he blasted his music every Sunday afternoon. Then Ian was performing at venue several times a year. Rap was going main stream during this time. Greenday arrived and hasn’t left yet. Folk rock became popular again for a while. Country got hip with Artists like Travis Tritt among others. Big fan of the young blues bands Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shephard. My who was a born in the 80s but was a 90s kid was into R & B. She was a big fan of Aayliah . Named my first granddaughter after her. My house played it all. Less country but more blues. That whole decade was music diversity and that was good. Even the pop music.
One of the best songs by this legend and Bruce is up there in piano playing with Elton and Billy Joel! Breaks my heart every time I listen to this tune!
This recording is skipping - you should find another video of this song to hear how smooth and wonderful it really is… Bonnie Raitt is a national treasure!
The original does not skip, he most likely edited the reaction that way for UA-cam.
@@justpassingthrough6550 Yep. And that sucks.
It's not the recording, it's the way his video is edited. It (his editing software) is automatically (I assume) removing what it thinks are silent parts, but it's not a 'silent' part, it's an intentional pause/break in the music. I agree, it's jarring for us as listeners. If it's an automatic setting in his software, I think it'd be a good idea to disable that part and have him manually edit out the parts he considers "silence" that don't belong.
@@g3synth205Yep. You can see it doing the same thing while he's just talking.
Should have used the VEVO music video. I'm not fond of the visuals, but her vocals and the piano are clear and flawless. Other reaction channels have used it w/o any issues. Can't listen to this, it does Bonnie Raitt a disservice.
For a "happy" Bonnie Raitt song: "Let's give them something to talk about." It was the song that put Raitt on the top of the Pops chart.
Love that song!
Yes! but if he does that song it needs to be the studio version! Hate these live performances that sometimes have weird tempos and less than great audio quality
@@evanhughes1510 Absolutely THIS! ^^^
Yes - great song. The video was done with the actor Dennis Quaid. Btw - John Raitt is Bonnie’s father and he was a very famous Broadway singer. Magnificent voice as well.
And "Thing caled love"! :-D
"Why does Bruce Hornsby sound so good?" Many reasons, one of the most important for me, is the exquisite space in his playing, the quiet between the notes.
He sounds so good because he's incredibly tasteful - his choices and phrasing are so soulful.
We did not know we were living in the best generation. All we knew was that the music “moved us” like nothing else could.
Agree we knew it was great and more creative and spoke to topics not previously found in the music of our parents. How could we know that it would not get better.
I think many of us realized the incredible amount of talent we were privileged to see, hear and experience. I’m 68 so I got to live through that incredible period from 1960 - 1990 when so many great musicians were at their peak. We had it all. Rock, pop, country/bluegrass, jazz. And blues. A lot of collaboration and crossovers.
And we had LINDA!
Hornsby is a classically trained pianist, with incredible blues/jazz chops. Bonnie is one of the greatest Americana singers in American history, in my opinion. Americana, meaning blues/country/rock/folk blends. This was a great video--although, for some reason, there was a hitch in several spots that took away from the total experience.
Hornsby's piano in this song always makes me think of rain on a windowpane. It tinkles, drips, slides, streams, and at the very end, shimmers like mist. And it is utterly perfect because Bonnie's voice is warm and cozy and draws you close, and the lyrics paint this picture of two lovers where one is acutely aware of everything between them and around them while the other one is not fully present.
Sebs.... As I'm a guy of 70.... I've lived throght it all from the Elivis and The Beatles all the way on.... And yes, we DID know just how lucky we were with the torrent of tallent coming out of the 60's and 70's... and onwards of course... What gives me heart is that guys like you are dicovering it and I get to enjoy your wonder and appreciation too.... So a double whammy. Thank you. Keep on Rocking.
It’s called “talent”. Two talented musicians come together and make magic.
I don't think we knew it was such a good era until it started to pass away. There was so much good music,good quality voices and ,instrumentation...creativity,I just always thought that was the way it had aways been.I was a child in the 50s, and so fortunate to have free radio and not just one sort of music to follow along. I loved that journey,but I never knew I was on it until I wasn't anymore.
I’m 70, and you nailed it. We were just living through it….what a ride it turned out to be!
Yes, you seem to expressed my thoughts too, I just couldn’t get the words.
Bonnie has had one of the longest successful careers in show business. She had a good model; her father was Broadway star John Raitt. One of her best early songs is her cover of John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery." To get an idea of her blues chops, you should watch her duet with blues legend Sippie Wallace on "Woman Be Wise."
I was in the class of 74,,,,I just thought there was an unending supply of phenomenal music. There was constantly something new and exciting...saw a lotttt of them live!!!! Such wonderful memories
Class of '74 🎉
You have an affection for Bonnie Raitt. My favorite female artist. Just to show you that she is still relevant, she won the Grammy for 2022 song of the year. The song is called "Just Like That". An absolute must listen. A sad song with a redemption ending. Please check it out. Maybe with your wife.
Thank you! Love your channel.
Bruce Hornsby and the Range…. They make beautiful music as well..
Bonnie is one in a million..
To answer your question: I think the first thing to understand is that music played a much bigger part in our lives back then than it does now for young people. We didn’t have social media and other distractions, so we got together with friends and listened to music. And, to a much greater degree than now, we listened to the SAME music, so it was a shared generational,experience. Those of us who were teens and young adults at this time (I was 22 in 1970) knew that the music available to us was outstanding and incredibly varied. A hundred bands and artists putting out top-tier product fir us to enjoy. BUT: We just assumed that that was what music was: . Incredibly gifted people putting out music through famous record labels and doing concerts. We took it for granted. We assumed that that quality would continue….just like air would continue. We never could have predicted how much technology and greed would change everything……and cutbacks in teaching music in schools…. We could have NEVER foreseen auto tune……..etc etc.
So yeah, we LOVED “our” music….but we couldn’t imagine that such quality and variety would ever end. It was inconceivable at the time.
well said👍
Agreed!
We also could afford concerts & live music. We all were exposed to so much live performances. I saw small bands in little joints and beer bashes in the 70’s. What a time for great music!
Perfectly stated!
Amen.
She’s been a star for decades. Mostly missed by the public, but definitely not by musicians throughout the music industry.
She’s so underrated. Played with all the great blues musicians of yesteryear.
The late 60's - 70's female vocalists were just the best. Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Carly Simon, Ann Murray, Karen Carpenter, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Cher, Rita Coolidge, Emmy Lou Harris, and the list goes on. I lived through my teens and twenties during the 60's and 70's and Yes, I think we knew we were in the golden age of pop/rock/blues/folk sounds.
Yes. Great music was never ending in the 70s
Bruce Hornsby 's Mandolin rain is a must see
we knew, and we know. one of the most heartbreakingingly haunting pieces of music ever recorded. perfect lyrics, perfect melody and perfect performances by bruce hornsby and bonnie raitt.
We knew we were in a fabulous era of music. We were so lucky.
She's always wonderful but there's something about the recording of this video that is herky-jerky. Listen to the studio version and you will *really* experience this fabulous song. Thanks to whoever suggested it. :)
Yeah it's almost as though she's ahead of the music, for a pro like Bonnie you have to believe it's the video.
I agree!
@@WALTRIPFLAIR I've seen a version of this video that plays properly, so not sure what was done to this one.
I believe it's the way it was edited (by him). It might be something to do with his editing software that is doing some automated "silence" removal, but it's not accurately recognizing it in this video.
Yes! We knew what era of music we were in, and so many of us still stick with our roots when it comes to this era of music. So happy to see younger generations discovering the music that made us!
This song is so emotional. It just reaches inside and pulls you heart out.
My mother was a pianist, and she always told me that men had a special way of caressing the keys that made them so much better at playing ❤
Of course we did, and we are still listening to our good music on your show.
I would venture a guess that this is probably most folks' favorite Bonnie song - for good reason. Hornsby's piano is the perfect accompaniment. I do like this live version. There is an extra sense of longing and emotion in Bonnie's voice. Good choice. Also encourage a dive into her early bluesier offerings. There's no end to the talent she displays.
There's a live British concert performance of this with Bonnie playing piano. Every bit as good as this.
I first heard this while going through a really devastating breakup. She said everything I was feeling bit couldn't put into words. So haunting beautiful.
Bonnie’s soft vocalizations at the end along with Hornsby’s piano exemplified the artistry of both.
My son is 40 and grew up on hip hop. As he has grown older he has said to me "You know the 60s and 70s had the best music ". We all appreciate good music when we hear it no matter type
Yes. We knew at the time. It's why we fight to keep it going. There is so much truly incredible music that you have yet to experience. I love that for you. Almost us much as finding old friends in the songs and watching the younger generation discovering what we have known for decades. Keep listening! Delbert McClinton is one you should check out.
This song brings tears to my eyes every time, and I've listened to it many, many times!!
My wife is a fan of both Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Hornsby, but she's a Bruce superfan, so I've seen him live many times. He's great, and you should definitely dive into his catalog, but Bonnie is the point here. There are people who try to put grit into their voices, to various levels of success, but Bonnie Raitt has a voice that naturally carries texture that most singers can only hope for.
Amazing song. Amazing musicians.
Loved this song by her for over 30 years, and it does not lose its power! Thank you, Sebs!
Top five song of all time. Even after all these years it still makes me cry.
She recorded the song in one take because the song was so emotional she couldn't replicate it in another one.
Because he plays what's needed. Nothing more, nothing less.
Great choice! Love Bonnie and Hornsby ❤
One of the best heartbreak songs ever! Almost 30 years ago, I was going through a breakup that, at the time, I couldn’t understand. I thought everything was great for 2 years and then just like that, it was over. This is the last song I played for him. Years later, I realized there was a lack of communication. I still cry when I hear it, but not for him, it’s for my young heart that didn’t understand.❤❤
Please do her song ‘Just Like That’.
It is absolutely amazing and won a Grammy for song of the year!
Ooooohhhhh😮 two masters - Bruce Hornsby and Bonnie Raitt, ... and...an ohhhh so beautiful song, performed exquisitely by Ms Bonnie Raitt...no one has done this song better (OK, Sir George Michael did it about as well - OK he's not a real English 'Sir' - I know,...but he should have been)
“Did you know how good the music was?”
Yes. About to turn 70 in a couple of weeks. The Beatles, Stones, Jimi, Janis, Elton, Billy Joel concerts just to name a few as a teenager/college student.
Damn right we knew how good it was.
And still is.
What an amazing combo. Both sweet voice with Bruce's sublime piano playing.
I was in my late teens in the 70’s, I didn’t think about the music as the best, but I do remember enjoying every type of music. I didn’t have a favorite sound. Folk, rock, country, blues, Motown …..
Bonnie’s albums are priceless, they suit every mood She is perfection in her music style.
I really do like your reactions. I know you did her "Angel from Montgomery," and you did the album version and a live version. There is another live version of that song that you should watch, and it has Hornsby on accordion. It is my favorite rendition of that song. I do love Bonnie. And I appreciate your reactions.
Yes! I was born in 1957. Non-stop great music thru 'til the 2000's. Same with Movies! Now there is Auto Tune and endless "Super Hero" movies. Now, it's RARE to find new music or movies that I even want to listen to or watch!!! The reason is Corporate America runs the radio stations and the movie studios!!! All the originality and uniqueness are GONE!!!
We DIDN'T know how great we had it. It's like that saying you don't know what you got till it's gone.
Another wonderful reaction! Ms. Raitt is the SHIIIT!
This song makes you slow down with your life and listen . A goosebump and the most beautiful song .
One of the best songs of ALL TIME!
Bruce Hornsby is the Freakimg Bomb!!! No one better in his generation!!
These people don't just have musical ability, or instruments, or techniques. They have music in their souls. That's what makes them different. And yes, Bonnie Raitt's voice is capable of inducing pleasure beyond the ears.
Brit Reacts had a really good video of this song different venue no skipping.
Such a beautiful song, this is what made me buy the CD
Because he's playing it with his heart ❤️ yes this is glorious so much feeling
This song became my mantra after my break-up with my college boyfriend. This is a fabulous rendition of the song.
Word! Another great one from Emmy Lou Harris's *From Boulder to Birmingham*: "The hardest part is knowing I'll survive."
Bruce Hornsby is so good: because he's Bruce Hornsby! :) A phenomenal artist in his own right. You should check him out, if you have the time: Band name is Bruce Hornsby And The Range - some of his most popular works off the top of my head: The Way It Is and Mandolin Rain come to mind....he is JUST AWESOME - great vocalist, I think, too!
I read that Bruce was trained in jazz piano at his music college-that and his virtuoso talent are what make this haunting song so good. Also, Bonnie teamed up with Bruce numerous times on stage- their live performances reflect their artistry. So glad you liked this, it is memorable.
Was a young adult through 70’s, 80’s, etc. Yes, we really did know how talented these people were at the time. Our minds were blown💥both then and now. Watching you discover these great talents is like going back in time and listening to them for the very first time! Thank you!!
It's amazing that a song of this sensitivity was co written by a NFL football player, Mike Reid. I saw him sing this playing the piano on a talk show many years ago.
Mike Reid was a Defensive Tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals for 5 years before “retiring” pursuing his music career full time in 1975. He’s still ranked in the top 50 all-time Bengals.
I had the great fortune of seeing Miss Bonnie in an outdoor concert around the time the Nick of Time album was out. She closed with Nick of Time, just her and a piano…..absolute bliss.
Speaking of 60s and 70s music. Cruising down the road in a chromed out black SS with Grass Roots blaring out the windows, good times folks, good times.
We knew. It was a golden age for music. Most of the 20th century had great music. We didn't have the distraction of the Internet.🤠
I knew what great music it was at the time. I lived through the late 60s, 70s, 80s. I had a hard time with disco music, but I danced to it. When music became over processed, I kept listening to the stuff that showed real talent. Only a few singers/musicians can get my attention these days.
I was in this era of music. I think we knew it was incredibly amazing music but I don’t think we knew it was the greatest time for music 🎶
YES, we absolutely knew we were in a time musically that would NEVER be duplicated again.
Oh yes, we knew.
Class of 1976.
That's when your heart is fully open and no reciprocating.
Our generation had great music because musicians trusted their talents, had a story to tell and were not afraid to work hard. It wasn't about getting attention, but about sharing what we felt with others. There seems to be less focus on telling a story and more about getting attention nowadays. Bonnie Raitt is and has always been simply wonderful, live or recorded. Bruce Hornsby is a terrific talent. Both of them do their work because they have confidence and something they can share.
Incredible depth and warmth and reality in this song and in Bonnie's definitive rendition!!!! Goosebumps.
Yes, this came out when I was 27...as a guy listening to AC/DC 'Back in Black" in a new 5.0 and partying my ass of going hard, this song gave me pause, it reached in and grabbed my soul and worked my ass over, smh & lol. Then her fav up-tempo song of mine "Love in the nick of time"...a great road trip tune, Bonnie was on fire then. But to my surprise, Bonnie took me out of my box and ripped at my soul with this masterpiece. On Hornesby though, I feel his piano playing is so emotive, in a way that probably makes him the best ever (and I love Elton), but the best ever like David Gilmore is on guitar...yeah, some maybe be faster and harder, but Gilmore is the best ever IMO, the emotion he gets out of a guitar is then same for Hornsby, pure emotion when he plays the keys....that's something that technical effort can't capture, either you have it or you don't, regardless of how fast or hard you play. Now at 60, and w/so much great music and songwriting in the 90's, you never knew what song may stick with you 30+ years later...if just a song in the moment, but this one did...as stunning as the first time I heard it, and became a timeless masterpiece.
Yes, we knew what we had in music back in the day...
We definitely appreciated all the good music that we were listening to, but I don’t think anyone had the foresight to know that the music industry would change so drastically, and that the sounds (vocals and instruments) would be technically altered and created in the absence of real talent. So…those certainly were the good ole days. I am grateful to technology for allowing music to be so available these days though. We only had the radio, and whatever our tape/album/CD collection consisted of. So, to have all this music at our fingertips is certainly a gift.
I had to learn about it the hard way. Bonnie did a song a very long time ago, "Home", great old piece. Bruce Hornsby and the Range. Great music. Thank you!
I hope Bonnie knows how much so many people appreciate and love her.
You really need to choose another video for this. You can find the same concert that doesn't jump and skip.
One of my favorites. I think this was on The Nick of Time Album
I'm 61 and I KNEW at that time that our generation music was great. Because we talked about songs at high school and college. We trade lyrics (we had a notebook to write the lyrics, like a notebook for poems). Remember, there was no Internet and write the lyrics is the easier way to learn a song. And some of us (here in Brazil, at least) didn't have money to buy LP. So, we only listen to a song when we heard it on the radio. And we keep waiting anxiously for our favorite song to play.
Of course, we didn't know what the future would bring...but we love our era.
OMG - I thought I was the only one to keep a book of lyrics!! If the album covers didn't include the lyrics I would play favorite songs over and over again to transcribe the words. To this day I can hear a song for the first time in years and instantly sing every word.
@@janflewelling6277 Yes!!! Exactly!
Thank you, Sebs. I love your reaction. Bonnie is the best singer, songwriter, slide guitar! She has a big catalog. Bruce is the best pianist I have heard (also stated by Elton John). Bonnie sings like an angel. She is an activist. Love them both!
Yes, I absolutely knew how great the music was when I was living through it. The British Invasion, the great soul groups, singer/songwriters, great bands, great vocalists like Bonnie . . . and ALL of them immediately identifiable. That's a big difference today . . . so many artists are simply interchangeable . . . hard to tell one from the other because they seem to listen to each other and copy each other. I'm very grateful that I finished high school in the '70s and experienced that wonderful, wonderful music when it happened. I'm glad you're finally hearing and appreciating it. Great reaction on this one from Bonnie . . . as always. Merry Christmas.
I think her album Streetlights is one of those "perfect" albums- where all the songs are great and their order on the album is perfect. And Bruce Hornsby is so good at the piano because he is a major star on his own - Bruce Hornsby and the Range.
Thanks for this song. i could this on replay for a long time!
Yes. We definitely knew how good it was. There was a time when every week something amazing dropped. (E.g., early 1969 - and then it went on all year.
I was lucky enough to see Bruce Hornsby early in his career at a couple of small venues in Virginia.
Saw them at Redrocks with Jackson Brown and Shawn Colvin. Best concert ever.
The greatest woman singer in history.
Love her…love this song!!
I'd love to hear Bonnie do a duet of this song with Teddy Swims. They both have a good feel for this song.
Oh my gosh, yes. So much great music during that time.
Yeah, I knew music was incredible in those days because I couldn't afford to buy all the records I wanted!!! But I didn't realize that the music industry would change so much due to sound sampling and digital studios. Still, now all the good stuff is available on YT so I find myself going back and finding obscure B-sides of musicians I loved and it's all there! So rock on 🤘
He's the true definition of Tickling the Ivory
Really excellent songwriting.
Such exquisite lyrics!
I may be wrong, but I think the difference between music then, and music now is then the music was everything, and today it's about being a celebrity. Maybe the talent is still here, (obviously) , but covered with auto tune and sample. Love your reactions. 👍
I love her blues
It breaks my heart every time....
This is a killer song, but. you have to do her latest, Just Like That. Grammy winner and a tear jerker like no other. Hornsbu once went on tour with the Dead. One of the band members stated that he was who good not just because of his playing, but he knew when NOT to play. In other words, he filled in the gaps with his magi.
I was lucky enough to see Bruce play with the GD, Carlos Santana as well that day. Great time! I also enjoyed Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples back in Virginia at Wolftrap in 2012. Great show.
What a performance 😮
She's amazing, there are so many of her songs that are incredible. Some of my favorites are the Road's my Middle Name, Real Man, Nobody's Girl, and Don't Advertise your Man with Sippie Wallace. Check em out.
Thought this song had qualities of a ballad. Tender, yet wrenching.
Bonnie Raitt is the daughter of John Raitt. He was an actor in the 1950's who was a stage actor in many musicals. He was known for his beautiful voice. I am 73 years old and I have loved Bonnie Raitt since the 1980's. This song came out when I was going through a divorce after a 10 year marriage. I felt every word.
One of the co-writers of this song, Mike Reid, is a former NFL player ( Cincinnati Bengals, 1970-1974) who went to the Pro-Bowl twice in his short career (1972 and 1973) .
Bruce is a prodigy. Complete 2 years of coursework at Berklee in 2 semesters in accelerated program.
Had no idea what was coming. 1991… this was on my radio, AIC hit the radio stations (and MTV) as did Soundgardens Badmotor Finger & Temple of the Dog. Pearl Jam. Nirvana slammed the airwaves. All of that was shock to my senses. I was missing Stevie Ray Vaughan. I was all into the blues Rockers. Ian Moore Band, not as well known, put out several albums. The DJ on our one local rock station loved Ian’s guitar playing and he blasted his music every Sunday afternoon. Then Ian was performing at venue several times a year. Rap was going main stream during this time. Greenday arrived and hasn’t left yet. Folk rock became popular again for a while. Country got hip with Artists like Travis Tritt among others. Big fan of the young blues bands Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shephard. My who was a born in the 80s but was a 90s kid was into R & B. She was a big fan of Aayliah . Named my first granddaughter after her.
My house played it all. Less country but more blues. That whole decade was music diversity and that was good. Even the pop music.
We knew how goold it was, but we took it for granted. Didn't know how bad it would be in the future.
One of the best songs by this legend and Bruce is up there in piano playing with Elton and Billy Joel! Breaks my heart every time I listen to this tune!