Bonnie Raitt - Runaway (Live 1977)

[@bobstannard8551]

Norton Buffalo flawlessly playing 4 harmonicas, tucked under his arm, stuffed in his pocket without missing a note. If you’re not a harp player you cannot fully appreciate just how freakin’ amazing that solo was. Simply incredible.

[@AnnetteTaborn]

OMG

[@prettypeggy98]

I had friends ❤️ and I who did quite a bit of following Norton Buffalo and his Band all around CA in the '70s. He was amazing, I even have some of his music on my playlist ☺️☺️. Those were the days.

[@smoodystl]

What were the four harmonicas..? Specifically? Different keys? Curious more than anything. I was 15 here, and since my dad (drummer) had such cool musical taste, this album is in its entirety in my top 5. Just love her. But this MN Special version (which I watched, I know) is the coolest and learning about Norton Buffalo is even cooler.

[@bobstannard8551]

@@smoodystl Buffalo was legendary among harpists (harmonicists) for his solo on Bonnie Raitt's treatment of Del Shannon's "Runaway", in which he switches quickly between four different harps (F, E♭, D♭, and C) to play across the chord changes in the song (Cm, B♭, A♭, G).

[@smoodystl]

@@bobstannard8551 I wonder; do you know, did he play the part on the studio version on her Sweet Forgiveness album?

[@brewn0te]

More people need to hear this. Bonnie's a national treasure.

[@homoerectus744]

She reminds me of Cindy Posing 1975.

[@lorisummerhill2503]

4:04 I turned 60 last week. My Father took me to my first concert. It was Bonnie Raitt when her album Sweet Forgiveness came out. I was 11 years old and she was playing in the Auditorium at Mount Pleasant High School right up the street from me now. All of these years later I am a blues singer and half of my set list is Ms. Bonnie ❤️💋

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

What State? I grew up in Mt Pleasant MI in the 70's but visited Mt. Pleasant SC for the eclipse in 2017.

[@glovere2]

One of the best harp solos of all time. Norton Buffalo on 4 different harps. What an artist. May he Rest In Peace.

[@billc6087]

Truly, he was a master.

[@prettypeggy98]

Norton Buffalo was always, always a fabulous show. He is truly missed and his talent won't be forgotten.

[@lynnadams7017]

Paul Butterfield was fab too!!

[@glovere2]

@@lynnadams7017 Yes! He was from my city of Chicago. A friend of mine met him hanging out at the Checkboard Lounge. Chicago was where Butterfield met Muddy Waters who became his mentor. A phenomenal harp player and band leader, Butterfield was the American equivalent of Mayall. Thanks for the reminder!

[@awboat]

Lee Oskar was pretty good too. War's Live has some wonderful jams by him.

[@DebraMarsh-zf8tg]

One of my favorites ❤

[@ethantd85]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - Living a Lie (1982) 🌹

[@reginaschellhaas1395]

Saw her, 1st yr college 1977/78: UNC-CH. Line up was Beach Boys, Atlanta Rhythm Section, then Bonnie. I came for ARS, but already loved Bonnie, this song had airplay at the time.1st time I had seen a woman as "the leader of the band" in a concert. She was great, & made an impression on my 18/19 yr old female self! Linda Rondstadt, Bonnie Raitt, EmmyLou Harris were paving the way for female artists. Woke up today, 2022, with this song in my head...thanks, Bonnie!

[@k1j2f30]

Man, I gotta say that Norton Buffalo is something else on the harps, unreal! When I was in college in the early 1980's Norton Buffalo played in Gallatin Gateway Inn, a small dining and dance hall near Bozeman, Montana. At that time I had never heard of him personally but, having the chance to go to a concert, I went. I had been a harp player for 10 years then and when I saw this guy and his band, I was completely blown away! I had NEVER heard the harp like NB played, never thought it possible. He blew those harps for two hours, each song better than the one before, I just couldn't believe anyone could play the harp like he played. I also couldn't believe anyone with this talent would play the Gateway, I bet there wasn't 150 people there. He didn't care, he played like he was playing on national TV. The room was filled with a sense of power and rhythm. You could just tell he loved to play like he was in his own fantasy while he blew that room away! And I'm tellin ya that saying that room was blown away is an understatement. Now I've been to a lot of great 70's bands concerts but this was like...was like magical!

[@gabrieln3613]

In the mid to late 1970's I was a full-time harmonica player, based in San Diego. I only met Norton once back then, in 1978 at the Roxy in LA. He was nice to bring me on stage and show me all of his equipment rig and talk harp playing. I was in a Country Honky-Tonk Band at that time and our booking agent was in Missoula, MT. We had a tour up in the NW and went through Jackson Hole, WY and northward to Livingston, Montana summer of 1978. We played at the Saloon/club there....I don't recall the name but I think it was the only one in town and Jimmy Buffet sang about it in his song "On a Livingston Saturday Night". It was not a large place but it was packed and a fun gig. .....at about midnight the "Northern Lights" (Aurora Borealis) were on full display looking north......huge colors of greens, yellow, etc. across the entire sky, leaping and jumping across the sky.

[@Bob-ir2bj]

I was at the Inn too, fantastic show. Saw years later in Missoula with Steve Miller

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤ Ritchie Blue

[@tippimail1]

Bonnie is 75 today;Norton Buffalo[R.I.P.]steals the show here with his amazing harp playing.

[@ktalmai]

This was free! So many nights hanging with friends after a GREAT night listening to the BEST acts in RnR. This just does not exist any more. Wish I could have crammed more MNS into my life when these acts were new and HOT

[@IMunlucky]

I vividly remember her live performance in '77 and it still kills 43 years later.

[@larryn2682]

Same here.

[@dealsbetweenfriends]

we were just out of High School and we heard some kind of Blues..! thanks Bonnie 1977

[@Chinfo32]

Saw her in Virginia Beach around this time at the Dome, a small venue, fell in Love with her then.

[@GeneHilbert]

Bonnie has always had it going on, and she owns this tune. Norton Buffalo on harmonica. Simply a classic.

[@southerngraceglamour]

Watched this far too many times & I still can’t get enough.

[@SteveRXMazda]

The orginal was written and sung by Del Shannon in the 60s.

[@joelfox6695]

Better believe it

[@lewisreich7372]

It's a great version, and Del Shannon is said to have liked it. Bu the tune is Del's.

[@MaitriMusic]

​@@southerngraceglamour me too and I've been watching since 1977! Real artistry never gets old.

[@TedBurke]

No one played as freshly or brilliantly as Norton, a double threat on diatonic and chromatic harmonica. Thank you for the great music.

[@andydecker7373]

RIP Norton. A great musician!

[@stanleyroberts4381]

Norton,real name Phillip Jackson was the son of a Harmonica player, and played many instruments. Sadly died of cancer way too soon.

[@carolhansen4657]

My favorite Bonnie song by far. Even though it is a cover, she makes it her own. It's a completely different song. And every video of her performing this one is so charming and playful. So much personality and talent packed into this lady.

[@kenmcneillmusic1699]

Saw her many times during the 70’s. ALWAYS the real deal. What a voice. She stood out big time during that time. Waaay ahead of her time.

[@craftshark3221]

ain't nothing out there now that can hold a candle to this : )

[@johnstrausbaugh3472]

Freaken Awesome !!!! She's great with a incredible backing band. WHAT A BLUES HARP PLAYER 🎶🎵

[@BlakeNix]

Sick harmonica! Everybody is just killing it, what a great track.

[@gregedens3712]

I love this song all the way .... participating musically!!!!!

[@mjstrat]

Ah yes, the Midnight Special...My first introduction to Bonnie Raitt, made me grab my axe to play along to this version. Made me an instant fan and I have continued to be, started buying everything she put out and have continued to this day!! True talent NEVER fades!!!!

[@SheylaFernandes]

Amazing cover! All love to Del Shannon for the song and to Bonnie Raitt for this incredible performance.

[@windwoman3549]

My aunt was good friends with Del Shannon’s sister Blanche. I used to get his daughter’s hand-me-downs - which I never wore, by the way. The whole thing was weird & embarrassing.

[@monjoUtube]

Bonnie Raitt, always fantastic, inspiring, adorable. Ha ha... but also applause too for a very clever harmonica break, obviously brilliantly thought out and executed.

[@Chris-s6y5e]

She’s ALWAYS surrounded herself with GREAT Musicians who are comparable to her talent.

[@ethantd85]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - Living a Lie (1982) 🌹

[@KarenBH]

Excellent! I’m already a huge Del Shannon fan & now I’m a Bonnie Raitt fan! ❤️

[@Fuzzypuppy357]

A mind-blowing cover of Runaway! I couldn't believe my ears when this hit the radio in the 70's! Norton Buffalo was one of the truly inventive harp men. A monster with Roy Rogers (several albums) and especially on this tune! Master of the lickin stick!

[@ScottHolmes]

This song is as close to perfect as I can imagine. Bonnie is unsurpassed and Norton Buffalo is just amazing with his changes.

[@MrTristandestry]

Scott Holmes Norton Buffalo!!!!

[@cliffbaer7382]

I always had a crush on Bonnie Raitt.

[@fidinboca]

When you think 70's have nothing more to gift, you find this.

[@steveolshaski2471]

Pretty sure I'm still gonna marry her

[@thirdbase6870]

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[@JobyKnotts]

Cannot say enough good things about Bonnie Raitt, tearing silk voice, phrasing near Frank & guitar skills that would have made her famous without the voice.

[@Laurazkewl]

She is Real,... Rowdy,.... and Righteous!! :)

[@petewoodroffemusic]

Bloody gorgeous and still lovely now. Pure class Pete Woodroffe Music

[@frankpitochelli6786]

To all the modern artist.....listen and learn !! PIPES !!!!

[@joannehenry4595]

+Frankie Pitochelli Thank you! Can a sista get a witness?!! And hey there Freebo!

[@stlizzy]

+Frankie Pitochelli Her voice got better with age. But GUITAR!! Watch and learn !!

[@bernicehoggsfav]

+Frankie Pitochelli AMEN BROTHER!

[@gaerlan1946]

Yes sir....listen and learn. Thanks

[@bluto212]

Her voice is so strong and yet relaxed, it's crazy

[@randyrysdale852]

she was well appreciated in southern ont in the mid 70's, loved her always

[@erikrosengren3409]

I luv Miss Bonnie Raitt!! Thank u 2 my older sis for introducing me 2 Bonnie Raitt!! RIP 2 my sis!! Bonnie kicks ass!!!

[@Sunlurk]

A woman who is that awesome and who has moved the hearts of anybody who still appreciates good music, will always be attractive to me. :-)

[@mrams0911]

She is such a great performer. Tried and True over the decades......Love your show, babe...

[@tcanfield]

Norton Buffalo was great! He fronted his own band that year and I saw him blow that sweet harmonica live - simply the best.

[@saturn9999999]

I have been a Bonnie R fan since the early 70s.. most people back then didn't even know who I was talking about when I did... ,, I never understood why, She was and IS one of the best Singer/Guitar playing Blues player around,.

[@MarinCipollina]

Most people that didn't know better seemed to think she was a country & western musician.

[@rayfarrell6926]

Rosemary Butler made Jackson Browns Runnin on empty SMOKE!!!!!! Great musician from a great time period.

[@jonjeffries3265]

"Stay" .. Lindley had fun with it too..

[@travelinshoes]

first saw bonny in 72 with the dead ,warren zevon,maria muldaur at ucsb and have never stopped loveing her sound .her and john prine teamed up for some nice stuff i remember the year she owned the grammys and couldnt believe it took so long for people to get on board.keep rocking bonny and i think we all miss lowell george hun

[@raymccraine2449]

Bonnie Raitt and Linda Ronstadt! God God Almighty!! What could be better than that? I can't think of anything.

[@Brody666Ed]

I've played harp for forty years, and could never come close to anything Norton ever did. He was the greatest of them all.

[@vonziethenmusic]

lol the harmonica changing with the chords!! best thing ever!!

[@ethantd85]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - Living a Lie (1982) 🌹

[@constitutionfst]

Both beautiful and sad. Beautiful for the music she and others made, sad in that such music is no longer in the popular culture.

[@marksguitarpickingandstuff9051]

Wow, I never heard this cover before. Amazing voice, such a talent.

[@amaizeingndn]

Just saw her a couple of months ago with James Taylor, can confirm she's still this good!

[@reelsoffortuneslotsplay4267]

They did a great show near my place of work a few years ago in Frisco, TX....

[@BijalunaAronow]

Bonnie with Freebo. Such a great pair for years. Most people don’t know he is a talented songwriter too!

[@pamelabest970]

How I wish she still recorded music. She is never a disappointment. Fantastic performer.

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

Well, where released the album 'Just Like That...' in 2022 and won a Grammy with the title song.

[@ethantd85]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - Living a Lie (1982) 🌹

[@richardbutler9217]

Best backup singer of all time. ROSEMARY BUTLER.

[@HARVEYSHEL]

Totally agree Rich

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

The guy playing the Strat is laying down a great guitar rhythm.

[@MrRentgould]

She is the real deal.

[@annieoakley22]

Yep, me to lol x

[@coralfrank]

What a goddess.... Freebo is so cool.

[@nnsoren4676]

Such raw and powerful voice.

[@danielmorehouse9116]

Last saw this gift from god in 1972 at the Academy of Music in Philly. Have tickets, with my wife, to see her in November in St Augustine. 50 effin years later. Who'da thunk it?!

[@emmapeel52]

Great song. Thanks for posting. If you haven't heard "Slipstream" and like Bonnie Raitt......buy it....one of her best....

[@Shivaho]

I remember seeing this when it was broadcast and falling in Love with Bonnie...💜💜💜 Grateful to have seen her play a bunch of times... Most memorable was her opening up for Jerry Garcia at the Greek & later opening up for the Grateful Dead New Years Eve 1989!

[@ethantd85]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - Living a Lie (1982) 🌹

[@SpiritGirlSF]

1977 The Portland Paramount Theater, unforgettable live on so many levels. Oh the things we got up to back then.❤

[@ethantd85]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - Living a Lie (1982) 🌹

[@SpiritGirlSF]

@@ethantd85 Ah Laura, she knew the truth. ❤‍🔥 So did Kate Bush with "Experiment IV."

[@seamusjones5516]

I'd walk from Alaska just to have a cup of coffee and a kiss from Bonnie Raitt. Smitten since I was a wee lad disobeying mom and dad and staying up late to watch midnight special/or Wolf man Jack on WOW Omaha. I'd go to bed early all week to stay up late to hear lifeblood real uncensored rock and roll! 💘

[@tamre58]

I love Bonnie!! Freebo, And especcially my dear frtiend, Norton!! He's up playing in Gods House Band!! R.I.P. Buddy!!

[@Fretless99]

Had such a huge crush on her, back in the day.... Come to think of it, I still do :)

[@patrickshurley4487]

One of the greatest.

[@connieperry1575]

Thanks for the responses!!! So sorry to hear that he is gone.

[@deltonkillen8024]

When I first heard this rendition, I fell hard for her voice and presence. Still can't get enough.

[@williamnelson8578]

Fantastic, I had this album and this was the best on on it. Too cool.

[@mspyjed]

Norton curled his tongue to capture the individual notes, and was one of the few harp players if his stature that didn't tongue block. Wish he was still around. Left us way too soon. Don't know how he came up with this riff with all the key changes....but what a result!!!

[@bloozedaddy]

he's just using cross harp for each key as the progression goes down...it gives him very unusual note selection as to just staring in the A key ...which you can do also...just not near as cool as what he did. I remember watching this as a kid and laughing because I'd been playing harp about 3 years and knew this approach was unusual...not to mention frought with musical danger if ANY of the harps fall out from under his arm.

[@mikehobson2163]

Norton was a disappointment to me. he could do anything, but seemed to do anything but the blues which he would have been natural at oh well.

[@catdaddy3302]

Jed Ervin Willie Foster of Greenville, Mississippi could do that. He didn’t have to change harps to change keys. Look for his KZbin videos. Bonnie knows who he was.

[@bluesdoggmusicrediker4614]

wow! great harp solo...i didnt know he wasnt a tongue blocker because he has such good tone!

[@Cerph]

"Buffalo was legendary among harpists (harmonicists) for his solo on Bonnie Raitt's treatment of Del Shannon's "Runaway", in which he switches quickly between four different harps (F, E♭, D♭, and C) to play across the chord changes in the song (Cm, B♭, A♭, G)."

[@rinaarsenic3909]

Every time I hear this song it inspires me to pick up the guitar and play!

[@markt133]

I've seen Bonnie in concert several times over the years, including a few times w/ Freebo. I've seen her do this song before, but never w/ him on harmonica. Simply amazing!

[@gabrieln3613]

Norton Buffalo had his own bands and records going at this time. Plus for about 25-30 years you would see him as a regular guest artist (like this) with Steve Miller Band. If you listen to her original Studio version of this song you will hear Norton on there playing this solo......the consensus is that this solo was a great part that helped make the song so popular on the radio.

[@harmonicajohn]

Bonnie is a national treasure. RIP norton. You were the bomb.

[@bobbysummers767]

Beautiful Lady! Great voice! And a hell of a Guitarist!!

[@Verinyl]

SO always Bonnie! Showed 'em all up on the Grammy and best cover of this ever

[@42awww]

Wow!! An almost untouchable song is made her own!

[@jeanpettry-husk1370]

The best blues💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@mostguitarswins]

Runaway always struck me as barely out of the 50s genre until I heard Bonnie do it. I love this driving, blues/rock version 👏👏👏👏

[@deborahsims201]

Great pipes. I remember where I was first time I heard it

[@ethantd85]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - Living a Lie (1982) 🌹

[@billbernhard3582]

This is one plucky, determinedly consistent musician ! The blues never had a better female advertisement than Bonnie Raitt ! 50 years strong, in the Biz !

[@budway1942]

i loved her talent forty years ago......glad you prls caught up

[@MrChristian]

What a GREAT version!!! Wow, I love it!!

[@rinaarsenic3909]

This song is such a classic! Incredible voice.

[@scottbrown5818]

Hi Bonnie! You own this cover. You're a Scorpio and an Ox. I have never met a girl like you. The Ox is very strong. I don't doubt that. Then there's Scorpio, I could get stung. Love this video. I miss women like you. I was born to late. You're about 30 in this video. Really gorgeous! You're backup band is really good which means they're attracted to your radiance. I bet you miss the 70's. I do, but I was never really there.

[@ianman15]

Thanks for posting this video. It's a shame it took so long for Bonnie Raitt to get the recognition she deserved with the release of "Nick Of Time" in 1990.

[@paulaszafranski5683]

I am going to see Bonnie, August 12th, 2016 in CT. Cannot wait. I have seen her several times and always so blown away by what a wonderful singer, song writer, entertainer she is. This video gives me chills.

[@LiteGauge]

Excellent, what a great singer and a great set of musicians behind her. Thanks for posting this!

[@jezebeljones659]

Always loved her arrangement of this!

[@MichaelDoherty1981]

Little Feat being my favourite band led me here, man this is fuckin' incredible! Not only is she stunningly beautiful, but damn she can sing!

[@michaelkinney9971]

had the pleasure of being neighbors with Norton... his 40th bday at our local bar is legendary!!! RIP

[@jazz_addict7079]

I saw her on the final gig of this tour in Santa Barbara. I'd heard her records, of course, but I still wasn't prepared for the smokin' performance she put on. This video is pretty good, but that night, she took it to a whole 'nuther level; she really strutted her stuff and this band was with her every funky step. Santa Barbara back in the 70's was truly a music paradise. . .

[@cathrynwirth]

don't mess with Bonnie...true colors at her age here and right beside her to during the 70's...

[@deloresstevens9485]

Siiiiing it u talentedwoman🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️

[@johnstrausbaugh3472]

OMFG !!!! This is amazing !!!! GREAT VERSION OF A GREAT SONG !!!!!!

[@MsTeaRex]

Norton Buffalo and that fucking harmonica! Bow to the Magic!!!!

[@kiroburno579]

So young and beautiful there. Love her voice too.

[@MrLrry1266]

I was lucky to catch Bonnie at the Celebrity Theater on 32nd St in Phoenix AZ, rotating stage, great place. Well, she broke into Runaway, still new then, and the audience went crazy of course. But when it came time for Norton's solo it couldn't be ignored he wasn't there that night but instead out of nowhere the keyboard player that night broke into a sax solo perfectly synced with the keyboard transition. About half way into the solo we all saw Bonnie turn to Freebo with a look only musicians know when they hear something incredible being played, they were all blown away by his performance that night. I am a musician and I can still remember the goose bumps from that sound and moment. After the concert I made sure I went to El Diablo mexican resturaunt on Van Buren where a lot of performers would go after playing the Celebrity in the hopes of catching the band there. Many an after party got started there. Good days man, good days.

[@deathtosmurfs]

This is the best of many covers. Bonnie Raitt clearly captures the spirit of the original. However, without Del Shannon's recording, there would have been nothing to begin with. They are both great artists, thumbs up to them both.

[@bighilbili]

Saw her last night in Portland Oregon with the great bluesman Taj Mahol,Double jam. We love Bonnie. She puts her time and money where her mouth is .She is a real artist.I will buy another alblum and hope she helps more people.

[@andevarld1]

Amazing! Norton Buffalo doing those key changes on the Mississippi Saxophone!!!

[@johntremayne7918]

Nort

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

yes indeed four different licking sticks as Peter Wolf likes to describe

[@WALKERGUITAR]

My one and only American Idol! Blows em all away! Nice Video, Thanks

[@rodh43]

This has got to be THE best cover of this song EVER be one hell of a COOL lady. Ms Raitt rocks !!!!!

[@rgf0618]

Outstanding! I had forgotten what a good job she had done with this tune. Amazing talent.

[@kennethpatterson6511]

Bonnie is THE REAL DEAL. Pure sincerity and mighty good lookin' -- not to mention a fine slide player.........hugs from here.

[@Blaydelk]

This is a gem and the harmonica is off the chart.