Bonnie Raitt performs "I Can't Make You Love Me" at the 2000 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

[@frogpalpeeper4249]

The musicians get old but the music never does. This is fine, fine wine.

[@jak30341]

Just gorgeous that warm soul in her voice, she sings from her heart and it will always be gorgeous

[@kathleencoleman6125]

Damn, what a great saying

[@KevanleeRice]

i seen her sing this live at alabamas charity concert in fort pabe bama

[@jamesfitzpatrick8300]

So true

[@daughterofjack]

The best

[@jonathanhathaway7796]

Absolutely one of the greatest songs ever written, sung by one of the greatest singers ever.

[@gregwaddell4862]

I swear, Bruce Hornsby can make a piano....cry. He NEVER ceases to amaze me.

[@BelovedChatter]

Roger that. His work with the Grateful Dead is under appreciated in my opinion.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

@@BelovedChatter Yes, and all of his work. What a great person he is. Deserving of Rock HOF mention as well. We got Todd Rundgren in this year, anything is possible.

[@philiprea8340]

@@Arturo-sm1tb Todd Rundgren got in finally I didn`t know that about time.

[@le_th_]

So true. Some musicians can emote through their instruments, and Hornsby is definitely one of them. I recently listened to an old Journey song, Send Her My Love, and Neil Schon does the same thing with an electric guitar (not an instrument you think of as emotional lol) in that song. The guitar solo sounds almost wistful.

[@sophiaspapi2003]

Loving Will Lee on bass as well ❤

[@scottzollinger2427]

Probably the best sad song ever written. Wonderful live performance.

[@ericlind6581]

This and “Rainy Days And Mondays”.

[@JudeCooper]

The pain is universal.

[@stevejette2329]

scott - Also love :In the Arms of the Angels" that was used by SPCA.

[@karenmcdunn3852]

@@ericlind6581 and Superstar, by the Carpenters (but check out Bette Midler's version too...kzbin.info/www/bejne/eojIg56uhcupnZo) - just brings back memories of that first, VERY broken heart!! 😢🥺😭 But Bonnie definitely takes the prize... SO much soul - NO one can rock the Blues like she does!! SO much nuance to her voice (and to her guitar playing - check out some of her other live videos*) - she is SUCH a treasure!! ...SO Real!!! [I strongly recommend Love Has No Pride!!]

[@TheLochs]

Hands down.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

It is 3:20 in the morning, listening to this and Tears are Falling. If you have ever felt something for someone even once you would completely understand why. Nothing more needs to be said

[@krb9132]

As a man, this song always gave me permission to cry... also love Bruce Hornsby.

[@LambentOrt]

Bonnie Raitt so richly deserving of this honour. She is eternal.

[@lisabennettbolekaja8556]

How she doesn't cry each time she sings this is amazing. Such a powerful song.

[@goldendusty1951]

I saw her sing this song in Boston a few years ago and she did have tears in her eyes

[@armadillotoe]

Every time I hear it I cry, so she doesn't have to.

[@fuckthevaccine2160]

Maybe because she’s a professional entertainer singing a song that was written by other people

[@Onlygloo]

​@@fuckthevaccine2160 As you said she's a pro and as such she's totally living her song, no matter if she wrote it or not she puts her own emotions into it. Moreover, who's ever loved has almost certainly already felt what she sings here.

[@bethseptember8]

Been there, done that. How she puts this into words, touches your soul.

[@JeffEastman2000]

Who can't relate to this song? One of the best ever written.

[@spmoran4703]

I can .

[@rareflower88]

This rendition is so soulful. Everyone in the band is amazing. But of course Hornsby on the keys and Bonnie's soulful, bluesy voice, are sublime.

[@olgaharris1103]

Bonnie and that piano guy!…Awe man!!! I’ve listened to a lot of renditions, but hers is the BEST! I first heard of this song through her…WOW!!!💕❤️💃

[@matchavez8530]

Bruce Hornsby was playing Piano. That was Paul Schafer playing keys. Small difference I know but those heavyweights have to be respected.

[@tomg2946]

Bonnies rendition- true soul. And Bruce- plays that piano with soul.

[@PatBarrow]

No one can sing this like Bonnie Raitt. No one...

[@deborahharrison7348]

pat barrow I like the way she sing it but prince also did an good job singing it to

[@lachazASMR]

George Michael does a decent cover, but no, nobody sings it like Bonnie.

[@Quahogger]

Truth.

[@droppin_sik_beets]

George Michael's is better imo but she is a legend

[@nwmusic2010]

TRUTH.

[@kensteffes6712]

You always know its her and thats what makes a great voice.

[@joannbyrd6324]

Reality of love not reciprocated is a freedom within itself.

[@le_th_]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written...ever arranged...ever recorded, and in one take for the vocals no less.

[@JefePlaysDrums]

How can you not feel gutted every time you listen to this song

[@katherinewelling6026]

Heart wrenching. One of the best songs ever written.

[@gilbertsoupras5669]

Indeed ! 🙏❤️‍🩹

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

maybe one of the greatest Katherine - totally agree and maybe this is the best version I have heard

[@Dracu13]

WHAT A VOICE! the phrasing in this version is UNREAL!

[@2flatfour380]

Bruce Hornsby & Paul Schafer on the keys...respect

[@MelBee128]

Totally agree about Hornsby but what is Shafer even playing? He always tries to showboat and make it about him. He's nothing more than a sound effects man half the time.

[@neilgordon8145]

Wonderful to see Bruce Hornsby on piano accompaniment.

[@dextersmithbsee]

@neilgordon8145 Bruce Hornsby is so remarkable. I will forever remember "The way it is" as young high school guy in 1986. It struck a chord with me even then. I love this man and his music.

[@halgasjr]

Hornsby can dance around any melody. Dude’s a genius.

[@ritabrouwer-ancher5426]

She makes me cry for the loves I've lost and all the loves each of us has lost. Thanks Bonnie for healing the ache.

[@taylordaniels4646]

This song always reminds me of the love i lost, and it was exactly as Bonnie says it, "cause i can't make him love me if he won't....he can't make his heart feel something it won't..." this song goes out to all those who have been fortunate enough to experience one sided unrequited love...nonethless, i'll always love him, and remember him, even though it's just a blurred vision of his image... Blessings and love to all...xoxo

[@bethseptember8]

You nailed it. " blurred vision", except for his smile.

[@taylordaniels4646]

@@bethseptember8 thank you dear...Much love to you xoxo

[@davidpaterson1207]

❤

[@traceylalli9384]

21 years later still makes me cry

[@victornewman6550]

THIS is music. Pure, simple, and hauntingly beautiful.

[@1besieged]

Bonnie's heartache in this dirge of a song, haunting , from a past love, who , in reality, did not truly love her enough to commit to her, I hope you found a new love Ms. Bonnie.

[@exerciseslewis4463]

This song feels the pain of those who are splitting up for the last time, it stirs me everytime.

[@sandraritter6399]

She absolutely still has a beautiful voice.

[@tutorlog7490]

No one sings her song better than her. Not Adele, no one.

[@thelevisullivan]

George Michael is a close second for me.

[@stevienolan649]

Teddy Swims has a REALLY GOOD version. But Bonnie ....

[@ajfrompa1726]

To be her song, she would have to have written it. She didn’t

[@jessiem276]

​@@ajfrompa1726Whitney Houston didn't write the songs she sang, but people considered those her songs. Bonnie sang this first, so ...

[@higherlevel30566p]

Except for George Michael.....

[@johnbarnett6924]

She tugged on my heartstrings ,on hearing this for the Fist time❤ God Keep You HERE ,A LONGTIME Bonnie ❤ John

[@kristi4838]

Her voice and Bruce's piano playing are the only way I will listen to it

[@specialhandscreations2688]

I absolutely love Bonnie and she just gets better like a fine wine..I've listened to her since her first album..truly an amazing woman with a beautiful voice...✌💜🌻

[@garyskadra5236]

Bonnie Raitt has never disappointed singing this live that I've ever seen

[@candycan8391]

This is my personal anthem. Thank God for Bonnie Raitt.

[@cyndielauterbach4806]

Same for ALOT of us I think!!

[@danielperlof7091]

Showmanship that will never be replicated.

[@mauricesalce21sttheaaandan48]

She sings this song second to no one. It's simply beautiful and moves me every time I hear it

[@abcangirl]

😢 The most deep, cutting, passionate love song ever written and sang by the most incredible artist. And Bruce Hornsby accompanying her with the most tender hands is tantamount to a perfect combination.❤️

[@67pear]

She is singing in a Willie Nelson laid back jazz style that shows versatility in her vocals. Kudos to the musicians not being thrown by her restyling in this performance.

[@lucybarney1]

One of the best songs ever

[@fredcollier1299]

One of the most heartfelt songs of our time - haven't heard anything that can top it.

[@deborahharrison7348]

Fred collier not for nothing I also love the way prince sing it to

[@bellowcloudlion1656]

joni Mitchell both sides (later version)

[@bearybeegrowler1213]

This is absolute music perfection.. Nothing can improve this performance. A truly magical moment

[@centenntrucker8496]

2024, still amazing. 👍👏

[@gonzo19667]

What a lady, nothing but class.

[@veronikak6983]

This is the most beautiful and the saddest song in this entire world. I cry each time I listen to it.

[@gary11.11]

Bonnie,you are a rock legend. Your slide guitar riffs are the best.Beautifull ,talented, and as in this song...your voice is smooth wine.God Bless you.❤

[@fs5775]

"And I will give up this fight" at 2:58 ....god that is powerful, wow ... such a devastatingly sad song my god

[@yejidewilliscamara6356]

I know I can’t make him love me, but I love him too much to give up this fight

[@charleswoolley8367]

Her voice just melts my heart. What a talent.

[@goofygalno1]

This is beautiful. I have always loved her music and she sounds amazing in this video. She should have been inducted a long time ago but glad she has been recognized for her talent.

[@ClifHaley]

This song makes me want to give someone a hug.

[@KJ-vc3sw]

Sorry. Please keep your hands to yourself.

[@premapoojitanananda7947]

No one does it like Bonnie and no one plays like Bruce 🌺💜😊🌟

[@keebee2337]

One of best in the old song era, very gold. My favorite song.

[@Melian_csig]

I just discovered this song and Bonnie Raitt, unknown in France, I can't understand how it is possible. Both are truly beautiful

[@klinesmith5415]

You try your hardest. . And it still does not happen.. addiction can push you to continue.. love is deep .. it can be one-sided.. and that's the suffering beyond words.. ❤️

[@Teddy-vv9iz]

Thanks Bonnie Raitt for making my heart ❤ sing. This is one of my favorite songs 🎵 of all time. It's so relevant more than ever especially in 2024. There's so many hearts ❤ that are unfulfilled. 😢😢 People are still looking for love 💘.

[@ericaartus2933]

One of the best voices of all time 🙌

[@jonatangarciagarzon1369]

The Best is Karen Carpenter

[@thenovelme]

There are songs that are just perfect, and this is one of them. You can remake them, reimagine them, but you can’t make it better.

[@jamilahmcconnell696]

Beautiful song. She put her soul, grit, pain and love into it. It is definitely one of the best songs ever made.

[@dextersmithbsee]

Amen!!! I listened to her landmark album (Luck of the Draw, 1991) over and over as a young (but aged) guy in my my junior year of college at Georgia Tech. She is absolutely remarkable. And Bruce Hornsby is a criminally underrated and acknowledged. The two combined are a dynamic, super talented north star that should have far more accolades. They both deserves Kennedy Center recognition and places in appropriate music halls of fame.

[@henrymcgoldrick4392]

So deserving,and of course she delivered!

[@gorkimaximum8170]

Excellent work of the musicians of course with the powerful voice of Bonnie Raitt. The piano of Bruce Hornsby sounds incredible in this masterpiece.

[@craigschloesser6200]

66 this year ,I remember when that song came out ,fell in love again , she can still give it her all like she always did never afraid to turn it up

[@CakeCakeCake]

I read that when she recorded this song, she basically did it in one take. I also read that the writers of the song had written a different part for the piano but Bruce Hornsby improvised on it and just took it to another level. What incredibly talented artists ❤.

[@rhuephus]

True

[@melatomic]

I heard today that the writer of the song was formerly an American footballer [one of the big ones built like trucks].

[@DukeSteele]

@@melatomic Correct. Mike Reid wrote this along with Alan Shamblin while they wrote songs in Nashvile. Before that, Reid attended college in Pennsylvania where he studied music and played football for th Cincinnati Bengals. It was on his first album "Walk On Faith" in '91/92.

[@melatomic]

@@DukeSteele thanks for this . I’ll check it out.

[@paulwillson1454]

I seek out this song - and this performance - when I’m living moments where I feel this but can’t say it out loud.

[@user-dq7cm6ug4h]

💛

[@pw2783]

there are no words for the heart in this song and Bonnie lets her heart and all its hurt hang out

[@marionhautea5134]

I still shiver hearing her sing ….

[@nectarandice]

She still sounds good. Quite a feat after all of these years. Hats off to you, Ms. Raitt.

[@alexandrabajic4451]

Wow I really like how she sang it. So soulful, raspy and delicate at the same time. Very very beautiful ❤️

[@007gunlogo]

One of my all time favorite songs...and some great and sad memories that play along with it in my mind.

[@mikearakelian6368]

Yes, song makes me cry n say im sorry... My love to her. She has a place in my heart

[@carlosvazquez3263]

SHALOM ISRAEL 🤝🏼🤔😎😍😉🤝🏼

[@wingingninja]

What a gift to listen to this beautiful melody. Times like this I truly appreciate that the universe is great and I am very very grateful ❤

[@nancyferranti7690]

Give me anything that comes out of Bonnie ‘s mouth and lung’s !!!! So love this LADY !!!!!!!!

[@Kristopher-q3o]

It's my favorite song in the world.. it moves my spirit and soul. TY BR❤❤❤

[@lisaangelos3184]

Daaaaaang!!!! That high note was wow!!!!! Such an amazing and beautiful voice

[@fingersfitz]

Sad song , sung from the heart Bonnie

[@davidedge6512]

So beautiful. ‘Nuff said…

[@Guitaroverkill]

One of her best. Powerful vocals.

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

This is one of the finest songs ever written, thank you Bonnie Raitt. Great vocal. Bruce Hornsby played beautifully and was fully featured (btw. he started as Linda Ronstadts pianist) but yet again Bonnie missed the chance to demo her lead guitarist /slide guitar mastery on an important occasion of record. Like many great women she is naive about self promotion/ getting full recognition for real talent. This was definitely the place for that.

[@Microphonunlock]

Its how the music starts with the synth but then the piano hits and bang you’re on a different place. Then Bonnie sings and everything is amazing

[@DukeSteele]

A better cover is done by Tank. Like her, he didn't write it either.

[@carlosalfaro2620]

Love her voice, it sounds better than ever. Ando the song it's wonderful.....

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Have never seen a singer so into her lyrics, such as during this performance by Bonnie. Unbelievable how connected she is. How different than the 100 various pop singers of today who are singing for a paycheck.

[@andrescerezo5318]

This is my favorite song ever...I has been hearing for years, different live versions, woow...my respects Mrs Bonnie...great talent voice..the band is wonderfully acopled..I feel like I'm a peace of heaven with this song.

[@garyrobertson6778]

one of the most perfect songs ever

[@Murp268]

Wow, what a soulful, sad and emotional rendition of a beautiful, melancholy song. Bonnie was so deserving of her induction. Bruce and the band were perfect.

[@carrierogers7870]

Bonnie Raitt,You've still got it girl.And Bruce Hornsby is magical too.

[@mottahead6464]

My eyes get moist and it warms my heart each and every time I listen to this song.

[@clydekaila123]

Got introduced to this song by Justin Vernon and always went back to his version..then I heard Maggie Roger’s cover it..and wondered what the original sounded like and ended up here..Oml..I have no words!

[@danielschmidt9849]

What a beautiful performance of a perfect song.

[@Daervar]

Wow. That's the best rendition i've heard from her

[@bso6371gt]

That voice gives me chills!!!

[@oakwoodfixitguy8183]

Bonnie is a gorgeous woman with tons of talent

[@samscott1145]

I so miss real music, thank u

[@debbiehill4248]

That voice never gets old

[@Hopzilla256]

Still just as soulful and meaningful as the first time she performed it. Still requires the same amount of Kleenex still.❤❤

[@hanamadness]

Omg this song and her voice! I just can’t!!!!!! 🙌🏽😭🙌🏽

[@cragerzz]

Prefer her voice here than to when it was recorded. Something special in that little rasp

[@stephanismissionmissionwor4711]

A Powerful Song! She has an Amazing voice

[@mariasinclair9718]

Thank you dearly for this song that touches me over the years

[@stigohara6593]

Bonnie & Bruce 2 of the best

[@richardheck7770]

Reid between the lines sounds Raitt. Hornsby sounds pure and blends Bonnie's emotion with the music his own way without countering her sadness. Brilliant!

[@JeffH59]

It's many years since I first saw this, but whenever I chance upon it online it never fails to just stop me in my tracks and stun me all over again. It is bliss. Thankyou Kurt and Rob (RIP)