BONNIE RAITT I Can't Make You Love Me Reaction

[@robinakym2356]

The original and the best

[@Sober2003]

This is the only version I want to ever listen to. Bonnie’s sultry vocals and Bruce Hornsby’s piano are just amazing together ❤

[@RobbiePfunder]

It’s the only legit version

[@penknight8532]

💯

[@susankeller4170]

This is THE version for me. Many talented voices have taken this one on....but Bonnie is the one I BELIEVE.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Absolutely 💯 agreed! The others did it well.. But LOVE this one so much!’ By far! ✌️✨

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Totally agree with every word Susan and Kimberlini said ! .. The cream of the world's singers have had a crack at this, but Bonnie brings me to tears almost every time I hear her heart-wrenching original version of this brilliantly written song ..The video of her is just perfect too .. Can see and feel her pain .. Wayne

[@marthamaytepuia6854]

💯agree

[@marshallcruz7979]

Instablaster

[@RitaBowen1]

Real talk

[@bustedrav]

Bonnie is also one of the best female blues guitarists ever.

[@BAn-mu4qe]

This is the BEST version....It's SO soulful and real.

[@hemi1045]

The piano does as much to this song as Bonnie's voice does. I can't imagine this song without it.

[@penknight8532]

You need them both to give you that direct punch in the gut and to get those tears flowing!

[@desireewatson4587]

Bruce Hornsby is playing the piano! Another wonderful musician!

[@karenbouchard7098]

Bonnie’s song is golden💖

[@sonyawasmer2344]

Bonnie’s was first and the best. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

One of her best. She won 11, count em', Grammy's. That good !!

[@ericlabeau]

The great Bruce Hornsby on piano

[@Angry20Something]

Absolute perfection. A masterpiece.

[@CrashCourseFarm]

Her voice is haunting... that's the word

[@hornerinf]

Bonnie's voice is hauntingly beautiful. She is a very soulful singer and a phenomenal guitar player. Check out more of her blues work.

[@shopgirl10]

Between Bruce Hornsby’s piano and Bonnie’s voice…this version is unbeatable.

[@evelynmiller611]

Her voice has more so much agony and she's just amazing.

[@susanpeterson9947]

Bonnie sings the blues like few people can. She’s best known as a country singer but always with a bluesy feel.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

The covers did fine jobs, for sure- But Bonnie’s version will forever be my go to- I’ve loved it since it came out! 🤍❤️✌️✨

[@RitaBowen1]

Preach it

[@henryphilipvige777]

Bonnie won a grammy for this song! Listen to her immense catalogue of songs, Nick of Time, etc.

[@AssetInvesting]

This cannot be topped.

[@AimeeAimee444]

That’s the raw song - the true expression of that song

[@TomGreen-gi3tl]

Bonnie is the most underrated musician of all time. She is amazingly talented and an incredible performer. Every song she does is exceptional.

[@Cindyannef]

This is a more emotional version. The cry in her voice gives me the chills, and brings tears to my eyes.To love someone so deeply and know that they will never feel the same way, is so tragic. And the fact that she realizes it, but still wants one last night together before letting him go. Been a fan of Bonnie Raitt's for a long time. She has the kind of voice that makes you sit up and listen. She doesn't just sing the song, she lives the song, if that makes sense. Thanks!

[@leitheparsons1186]

Most of us have been there.

[@lesliebeacom4567]

Bonnie sings this in such a way that anyone who has had their heart broken truly understands this. It is heartbreakingly sad, and I cry everytime because I have been the one to sing these words. BTW - Bonnie has been around since the late 60s. I've been following her ever since.

[@robinrichards6577]

If I could give this comment multiple thumbs up I would!

[@sharonlabrecque1655]

Bonnie Raitt is Fabulous and also the best slide guitarist around!

[@Blue-qr7qe]

What makes this for me, is that it is so GENUINELY FELT. Not just read off of a lyrics sheet to a melody that's been played for you, but felt. She has lived inside this song.

[@penknight8532]

So has Hornsby... his piano playing is out of this world.

[@kevinflinner9185]

A stunningly beautiful song with the great Bruce Hornsby on the piano.

[@stigohara6593]

Bruce has such I great way of playing, you always know it's him, as for Bonnie absolute perfection & the real soul of a grown woman still brings tears to my eyes after 30+ years

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

love Bruce ! He is not as well or current as he deserves. The piano was so important in this song. wow

[@MrDavecdva]

Bonnie Raitt is a monster. You can't go wrong with any of her stuff; especially if she's playing lead guitar.

[@armadillotoe]

I am a big intimidating man. I can't begin to count the tears I have shed to Bonnie Raitt's soulful voice. Bonnie can rock out too, but her ballads always hit me the hardest. There is so much pain, and heartache in this.

[@lesliebeacom4567]

Yes! And I think I saw him wipe his eyes once or twice.

[@M00159]

For me, this is THE BEST version… hands down!

[@katyland1015]

One of the most heart rending and sadly beautiful songs ever written and recorded. Unrequited love is such a tragic thing, and I speak from experience when saying this. I have heard this song so many times, and every time the tears start to flow. Some wounds never do fully heal. Glad that you too found Bonnie.

[@Tevoro1962]

This absolutely IS the definitive recording of this magnificently sad song. Bruce Hornsby's emotional piano backup only serves to jack up the heartache of Bonnie's beautiful interpretation of the lyric. From what I've read, she had a hard time getting through singing the vocal without breaking down.

[@SweetThing]

That's Bruce Hornsby doing the piano on this song. Check out his "That's Just the Way It Is" if you haven't reacted to it before. :-)

[@SueProst]

Man I just cried my eyes out. Very beautiful

[@deannapaul3149]

She is great! I’ve been a fan for a long time. She Plays a mean guitar too! Check out “something to talk about”. Or “love sneakin up on you”. I think you’ll like those... thanks for your reaction...you are awesome.....

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

How can anyone NOT love the piano in this? It was play by Bruce Hornsby. Wowza!

[@susansmith5844]

Bonnie Raitt plays slide guitar and sings the Blues.

[@polyprinz]

One of the most accomplished and beloved artists in the history of Rock and Roll music. She is the gold standard. She is the queen of the electric slide guitar!

[@stancook4789]

Song was written by former NFL player Mike Reid.

[@bridgetsummerfield]

Bonnie's song Something To Talk About is another one to check out

[@caitlinhalloran35]

+ Nick of Time & Love Sneaking Up On You! My favorites.

[@PhilH919]

She is a great singer and plays guitar, mainly slide guitar. She is great live. Bruce Hornsby often plays piano on her recordings and with her live. He is worth a look if you like piano. He did an album called "The way it is" which has some great tracks, including the title track.

[@GoldTop57]

ThePhilH Hornsby is a master. His style is so recognizable

[@martyjansing2675]

And Mike Finnigan on B3 and other keyboards.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@martyjansing2675 Ah, the B3, Gregg Allman's favorite instrument !!

[@jodan4]

She is a heck of a Blues player. Her Dad was John Raitt pronounced RATE, who was a Broadway and Theater singer. She has performed with a lot of Blues artists like John Lee Hooker and B.B. King.

[@davidsilver6687]

I saw Bonnie in the mid-90s and her dad, John, came out for the encore. (Along with Bruce Hornsby.) You had to see the whole audience singing along with "Oklahoma!'. It was a fabulous moment.

[@jameshanson3759]

Never to late to discover Bonnie.

[@cherylhowe1541]

So glad you decided to listen to Bonnie😍 She's one bluesy soul lady! Check out "Angel From Montgomery". It is RATE.

[@freadadillon4071]

I saw her perform this in concert and it was just gut wrenching. One of the best written heart break songs ever. PLEASE do yourself a favor and find any of her songs where she plays the guitar, which she usually does. She plays a bitchin slide guitar. Amazing. So talented.

[@realcoyotekings]

Bonnie is in a class all her own. My all-time favorite female vocalist. And one of the best slide guitar players to ever live.

[@jakebeach1912]

Seen Bonnie three times in concert. She is as good live if not better. Beautiful song and to watch her preform it live just melts you down

[@gailhill1599]

One of the most beautiful bitter-sweet ballads of all time

[@richardcogbill6791]

Love both versions, but Bonnie's is my favorite. Bonnie Raitt is so talented. Bruce Hornsby piano is just beautiful. Her music has country, blues, rock, r&b and gospel influences. You mentioned in the video that her voice was so emotive. Maybe because she is an alto like Karen Carpenter. They have type of voice that is relatable and pure, and does not distract from the lyrics and the feeling. Bonnie does sing different styles in her music.

[@markmurphy558]

Every 70s college party had at least 2 Bonnie Raitt albums on queue. She was a huge patron of the older blues musicians of the times(Muddy Waters, BB King), and usually included them on her tours, exposing young rock fans like me to the blues.

[@cathyboyce6457]

Bonnie Raitt is my favorite female singer ~~ Avi Kaplan is my favorite male singer ~~ You are my favorite reactor !!

[@GoldTop57]

Favorite female vocalist for sure. She’s a blues artist, and her voice oozes heart and soul like no other to me.

[@bradmossman7201]

Piano by Bruce Hornsby. I first heard this song as I was flying from SFO to Paris. Long trip (and first time to Europe). I heard it on the plane's music channel. I stayed glued to the channel to listen to it 3 or 4 times during the trip. It touched on a part of my life so strongly. The loss of someone I loved to another was extremely painful. Good news is that we have become close in the decades since. You never how things turn out.

[@DavidPChristian2]

Her voice is such an interesting blend of country, traditional r&b and Broadway. I missed her guitar when I first heard this.

[@lindapryor3747]

Bonnie Raitt is one of the best slide guitarists around. She’s been around since the late 60’s.

[@jesseheiman1806]

Bonnie has the unique mix of Country, Blues, and Rock. The country part really brings out the emotion of the song.

[@saundraweber4395]

She sang at SRVs funeral with Stevie Wonder.

[@scottandal]

Bonnie is one of the greatest female singers alive!! You will fall in love with her music!

[@jnagarya519]

Bonnie Raitt is singing from EXPERIENCE of the song's substance.

[@pamela1144]

It's ok Pat😊 She is soul and blues. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful here. Love her so much ❤ She sang at Stevie's funeral with ZZ TOP.

[@lgbass]

Beautiful song

[@bethwolford3652]

I love Bonnie doing this song! She’s great!

[@debbiechang5781]

Bonnie Raitt is great!! She plays slide guitar with the best of em! Would love to see Linda Ronstadt on your channel

[@sallysmith5090]

Husband and I saw her do this in concert years ago with Bruce Hornsby playing the piano.. (same guy as here, I believe).. Just adore her. She sure can play guitar, too... you need to listen to some Bonnie. Her Dad, John was himself a pretty famous musician singer actor .... one of my favorite quotes of his : "She used to be John Raitt's daughter, but now Im Bonnie Raitt's dad!" haha Thanks!

[@Paceme2]

Bonnie had the right melancholy in her voice.

[@dcmc7383]

You are exactly right...Bonnie is totally an emotive singer and adds some blues crossover vibes to everything she does...whether more classic rock or country songs. Someone below suggested you listen to “Something to Talk About” which I second. It’s sexy and smooth, and her guitar picking/playing is AMAZING if you can’t find a live version, even better. It’s Raitt = rate

[@ranger-1214]

Nice Fact - this song was written by Mike Reid. He was an All-American football player at Penn State. won both the Maxwell and Outland Trophies, and is in the College Football Hall of Fame. He was an accomplished pianist who graduated with a degree in music. Then he played in the NFL with the Bengals, earning two Pro Bowls. Since retirement he has had a long and accomplished musical career. Besides this song for Bonnie, he also wrote "There's A Stranger In My House" which Ronnie Milsap recorded and it won a Grammy for Best Country Song. Artists All - love the originals!!!

[@walterdavis1922]

Bruce Hornsby on the piano helps make this one of the best songs ever!

[@lisabrown7787]

Bonnie is great. Her blues & country music is top notch. I hope you will play more of her work.

[@suecoates8313]

Ha ha. Just discovered you. You aren’t an idiot!! Thanks for a great reaction...Bonnie ..thumbs up!!

[@curtisgunnarson1768]

Great guitar player and performer, so much soul

[@cherylloliver3251]

Her voice in this song is beautiful

[@SOCCERNUT32]

Bonnie RAITT was a powerhouse as well!!!

[@irishfergal]

It was an honor to watch your heart open during this best version of this amazing song. I respect a man who can show emotion. Well done.

[@kmwwrench]

Yup, that's Bonnie. This is one of my favorites by her. Even though it always makes me tear up. Hopefully you have gone to more of her music.

[@jamesbiggie3904]

Great rendition, the piano player is Roger Hornsby a pretty good singer who had a number of hits of his own. (That's just the way it is.) check it out. He's also a great musician.

[@timsmith1426]

I've got three or four of her albums, all blues. You can always tell when the song is "real" to a singer. She's an amazing artist.

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

Glad you've discovered Bonnie! She's one classy, talented lady :-) This was written by a couple of country songwriters, one of the best songs ever, imho. Plus, Bonnie's the kind of musician who's paid her dues and all the other musicians want to work with - the piano you liked so much was her buddy Bruce Hornsby, another of the same class. She supported him on his "Rainbow's Cadillac" like he did for her in this song. I love his playing because it reminds me of how my dad played - here's a live performance where she appears kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4S7gH6rbZJ-m7c One of her most well-known songs is "Let's Give Them Something to Talk About", which you would like, very sassy ;-) Another female singer with lots of rasp in her voice is Melissa Etheridge, whose "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window" are always on my playlists. I continue to enjoy your reactions! You've got great taste and a fun personality, very real....came for the PTX, but often I'm not drawn to the rest of what reactors create...you keep making me want to watch your other stuff because it's all so darn good - thank you!!

[@RitaBowen1]

Yes 2 of the best female artist anywhere

[@patriciamitchell9365]

One of the writers was an NFL player.

[@melissaisloud7404]

I saw BR in concert at Lillith Fair. She is an amazingly warm and inclusive performer. Shes music royalty. Shes a bluesy torch singer, and I'm always here for it! She's also one Hell of a blues guitar player!

[@janawebb6490]

Love bonnie she is great and oh can she play that guitar and she has a great voice

[@bplebanek]

There's a live version, I think from the 1992 Grammy's, with Bruce Hornsby playing piano. Treat yourself and your viewers to that one. Incredible. Another fun fact. Bonnie Raitt is one of THE best slide guitar players. "Something to Talk About" a very fun song.

[@sharonpate5481]

My favorite Bonnie Raitt song is “Mighty Tight Woman” . Others include: “Angel From Montgomery” w/John Prine “Love Me Like a Man” “Finest Lovin Man” “Give It Up or Let Me Go” “Guilty” “Storm Warning” I used to have her whole collection on vinyl and listened to her a lot. I even got to see her in concert at Shoreline Amphitheater in California. She has a beautiful voice and can shred that slide guitar 🎸 ☮️🌺😎

[@nancygarcia1323]

Haunting voice

[@calipidgious]

Bonnie is a force of nature aside from playing a mean slide guitar she also married the greatest American hero. This entire album was actually fantastic

[@sheaabw41]

Bonnie Raitt( pronounced RATE) is one of my favorite singers of all time. She has the little bit of raspiness to here voice and it just pulls you in. You should listen to Thing Called Love, Something To Talk About,, Have a Heart, Angel From Montgomery, Nick of Time..... the list goes on and on. Enjoy!

[@youmadbro7733]

Saddest song ever written. I mean, who hasn't felt like this at least once in their life?

[@jeaniepiecara2574]

Saddest song ever written

[@markmurphy558]

Hey Matt, something I use to do in my youth, was when I heard a oft covered tune, I would seek out the various artists and compare and contrast. My favorite was a J. D. Southern tune,"Love has no Pride". Bonnie did it, Linda Ronstadt, and a little known singer with a huge voice, Tracy Nelson. Even if you don't react on your channel, you should check them out. Another song was a Bruce Springsteen song, "Blinded by the Light", done by Bruce and also Manfred Mann's band. Both are outstanding. Lastly, "American Woman", originally by the Guess Who, was covered by Lenny Kravitz.

[@quiltie1774]

Bonnie and SRV were good friends. She sang at his funeral.

[@beckhutton47]

She is a heck of a blues guitar player!

[@Reader1155]

I say her live. She was in her early 60's and completely amazing. She plays several instruments also. Her father was a famous actor in the Broadway musical world. She has incredible control of her voice.

[@patriciamitchell9365]

Nancy Wilson, Prince, Patty LaBell, all sang this song that was written by an NFL player in the 1980's.

[@michaelescareno7048]

Thank you for reacting to this song. One of the most beautiful songs ever. On the album Bruce Hornsby plays the piano on this. I saw Bonnie Raitt live many years ago and Bruce Hornsby opened for her. When she performed this song he came back out and played piano on it. What a great show that was. I would highly recommend "Storm Warning" by Bonnie Raitt.

[@leannmiller7153]

Love love love Bonnie Raitt! Her father, John, was a famous actor in mostly musicals.

[@johnsavard7583]

I only heard of I Can't Make You Love Me because I was looking up the version of Lotta Love in which Bonnie Raitt participated in a concert in tribute to Nicolette Larson - which I learned of from a Leland Sklar video.

[@johnsavard7583]

When I first saw the opening of the video, I thought, is this some Southern guy who is hanging the wrong flag on his wall. But when you opened your mouth to speak, I saw that you came by that flag honestly. Have a wonderfull day in Scotland.

[@RandyHall324]

Fun Fact: The writer of this beautiful, sad ballad was Mike Reid, who was an American football player who played for the Cincinnati Bengals. He quit football to devote his time to songwriting. Just learned this, and was blown away...

[@tracyhall8028]

I Love this Song and Artist..I Sing this song on #Smule App.. I'ma Raspy 💃🏼🎧💞

[@randallshaw9609]

'Have a Heart' was always one of my favorites and well worth a listen.

[@DavidGraskemper]

One of life's more dificult lessons.

[@beckybirdsell2290]

Bonnie also played and sang on the Black and White Night Concert with Bruce Springsteen and the legend, Roy Orbison.

[@StaciaAmnaber]

You can see Bonnie rocking out at the Kennedy Center Honors for Stairway to heaven.