Brandi Carlile & Sheryl Crow - "I Can't Make You Love Me" for Bonnie Raitt | Kennedy Center Honors

[@quietadah]

All three of these women are such gifts. Brandi was a perfect choice for this song, and I can't get over Sheryl sitting there with her glasses on, just quietly killing it on piano.

[@Lynnmusiccowgirl]

Was thinking Exactly the about Sheryl. Such class, her playing made it....wow. Brandi has awesome range 🎸🎶🙏💙🌹🤠

[@nonid5627]

Three of my absolute favorite women in music.

[@lynnemadden3627]

I absolutely agree. Women held the stage, and still do, I remember the 90’s, Lilith Fair, , women in song, such strength.Keep it up ladies..I’ll always be listening, thank you.

[@Hinz2005]

Right?!?

[@annafoley5061]

❤

[@MsJgre]

Brandi Carlile is criminaly underrrated. Its about time Bonnie was honored.

[@Hinz2005]

Amen

[@FrogLegs313]

@@Hinz2005 On BOTH counts, Brandi AND Bonnie

[@fduffer]

The masses don't like her because they don't hear any AUTO TUNE on her records. The truth is dying a little more every day

[@badacob]

who underrated her ?

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

@@badacob nobody, people just like to say that.

[@kylemcgovern8136]

There are so few singers who can truly do a Bonnie Raitt song justice, but Brandi’s incredible voice and performance served as the perfect tribute. Amazing, so happy for Bonnie with a well deserved honor

[@jimfyfe4015]

It’s not a Bonnie Raitt song, she sang it in the same way that every contemporary singer in the world has done, she didn’t write it

[@karenjones1848]

@@jimfyfe4015 she owns the song ❤

[@Aroundthefire77]

Susan Tedeschi

[@purpleplumtrinkets]

This is a beautiful rendition, Prince also did a totally amazing version 💜

[@johnbondola3246]

@@jimfyfe4015 Mike Reid & Allen Shamblin

[@DaveJordanReports]

Brandi Carlile was the perfect choice to sing this song. She didn't try to imitate Bonnie and made the song her own. Beautiful voice and tribute. And having Sheryl Crow play piano was inspired.

[@BethReed62]

Brandi Carlisle on vocals, Sheryl Crow on piano, honoring Bonnie Raitt. Doesn’t get better. ❤️‍🩹

[@n.j.7848]

Brandi's rendition was flawless, made me cry.

[@PiscesMoon2You]

Made Bonnie about cry too.

[@susanjester741]

@@n.j.7848 me too!

[@brendabernard7595]

She was flawless with it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@peterschmitz6446]

She goes under everyboyˋs Skin and right into the Soul.

[@michelepfaff5363]

Me too!!

[@ThatsaTechnicalFoul]

I start crying whenever I hear the opening chords to this song. I first heard it when I was a preteen being abused at home. I didn’t know a thing about romantic love but the first time I heard it, I was in public and completely broke down. I could never make my family love me and to this day, there’s no greater wound I carry. When people say, “This song saved my life,” this is the one that had that effect on me. It gave me the words and expression of pain and betrayal that I was too young to conjure up. Bonnie Raitt has a very special place in my heart because she also showed me I could write through my pain & loneliness. I just LOVE that Sheryl & Brandi are the ones covering this song. They’ve each touched my heart in a real way as well. This video was a gift to me on Christmas Eve, which has always been a time of deep sorrow for me. ❤ Thank you!

[@tessa7190S]

Makes me sad… everyone deserves real, unconditional love especially at home. So sorry!

[@AndNowIWrite]

​@tessa7190S I wish peace and love for you. ❤️

[@millyabrahams4977]

🌹

[@dawnc145]

As a young teen, I had a similar experience with this song. ❤

[@jameshauer8554]

I can't imagine the pain you describe in your life, but I feel for you. I love Bonnie Raitt's music and share your sentiment about Sheryl and Brandi presenting it because I have faced my own extremely lonely and low times. Oner of Sheryl's songs impacted me first about 20 years ago and more recently, one of Brandi's songs help me ascend out of the lowest point of my life (ten years ago). I pray for you, as I pray every morning for others, that you feel and know that you are loved. The love that brings you comfort and strength to live your life. Peace to you.

[@spacechild1988]

once again Sheryl showed her musical talent with the wonderful way she played the piano.

[@elanadusse9938]

Brandi makes me cry just about every time I watch her perform. And Sheryl held her own on the keys! Beautiful work honoring a true Queen!

[@Noeau]

Brandi is appearing in a lot of these tribute shows and deservingly so. It gives her the exposure she deserves and gets more people to hear this talented woman. What a beautiful performance!

[@Seth-ff9dn]

Reminds me of when Sarah Bareilles sang the hell out of Laura Nyro's "Stoney End"

[@Noeau]

@BrandiCarlile-u5x Your talent is undeniable and I’m happy that I along with the rest of the world gets to experience your music. Keep it going! Aloha!

[@christiandaugherty1267]

The one cool thing about this human experience.. growing older... you know exactly what this feels like. It's achingly beautiful.

[@jeaniedenton-smith1041]

Brandi's pure, beautiful and incredibly gifted voice with just a piano...pure talent.

[@elliotgoldberg5657]

Sheryl approximating Hornsby's piano part is really amazing 👏

[@jws1272]

I was going to ask: Where Was Bruce Hornsby? (THAT is someone who needs a Kennedy Center Honor......BH)

[@andrewkoester8193]

Sheryl Crow looks like the music teacher from Kellison Elementary accompanying the star student singing at an Open House at school. Seriously, she and Brandi Carlisle need to do a duet album. These two are amazing.

[@AnnetteSchneider-bk8yt]

Sheryl crow & Brandi Carlisle were the perfect choices for this song!❤

[@nataliacarolina3312]

Sheryl's piano performance is on another level. Adds depth in the song❤❤

[@diashelle]

No one more deserving than Bonnie Raitt for this and all other accolades. She, Joni and Sheryl are lifelong crushes.

[@patriciafeeley7997]

Greatest honor a artist can get is respect from their Peers and Sheryl Crow and Brandi did that- Bonnie Raitt Legend

[@gladysgreen2]

This piece of songwriting stood out amongst others in its day. Such an honest and vulnerable song. Beautiful tribute

[@patricia-fz8et]

Oh, yes, it was a big hit and so elegant...I am sure I'm not the only one who recalls it from decades ago...

[@BenBlom]

I just miss these kind of singers nowadays. The songs you hear on the radio or on the television are all about thousands of adlibs and about ego. Brandi knows it's just all about the song and the story it tells. That's the way a performance touches the heart.

[@rogl3W]

Nowadays most of so called singers don’t sing live. All they do is lip sync and sell expensive tickets milking the fans

[@maartjeeuwens437]

I can literally hear the autotune

[@FD-tu9rt]

Absolutely !!!!

[@lauraleasuess1121]

Love her rendition!

[@schrammiam]

You are "literally" incorrect.I've seen this woman live15-20 times. There is not a better live performer than BC. She is transcendent. Do yourself a favor and go down the BC rabbit hole. She sings every genre like she invented it.

[@SarivaBullard]

OMG! The way Brandi Carlile sings this song makes me feel all of the emotion of the songs story - the breakup - nearly bringing a tears to my eyes. Beautiful! Well done, Miss Carlile.

[@AnnetteSchneider-bk8yt]

So much talent in these 3 Ladies:Bonnie Raitt,vBrandi Carlisle & Sheryl Crow!

[@akgypsy54]

Finally Bonnie Raitt receives what was long over due!!👏👏👏♥️ Congratulations Bonnie!!🥰

[@LaurenOrion]

I can’t wait for Brandi’s night at the Kennedy center!

[@kaymichelle6364]

Brandi you JUST got a new fan. Bonnie fans are proud of your performance this night. Thank you and Sheryl for honoring The Great Bonnie Raitt

[@fduffer]

Cheryl's piano playing is stellar too...who knew?

[@surlechapeau]

I believe on one of her Quarantine Edition videos, she played piano, but this performance was top notch.

[@trace123321]

She was a music teacher.

[@fduffer]

​@@trace123321and she has PERFECT PITCH

[@bk58117]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Bonnie Raitt’s voice is so haunting when she sings and Brandi and Sheryl did it justice.

[@charlenerathgeb8217]

Agreed!

[@charlenerathgeb8217]

@ Never. You are a gift to the world.

[@carlosconesa]

One of the best ballads of all time. Goosebumps every time I hear those first piano notes...

[@swclover360]

Brandi and Sheryl - stellar performance!!

[@peterdofferhoff2500]

Sheryl Crow did an amazing job on piano. That wasn't easy and she was so in tune and in control of the song. Love the little bluesy choices.

[@AnnetteSchneider-bk8yt]

That rasp in her voice on 2nd chorus sounds just like Bonnie Raitt! Unreal Talent in these 3 Ladies!

[@lorip7440]

Long past time Bonnie was honored. She is an amazing songstress. Pure Love. Thank you Brandi & Cheryl, amazing🙌🏼👏🏼🙏🏼☮️💚

[@bethbustos2609]

That was so beautiful! ❤❤❤ Love love love these women! Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile. BRAVO! 💕💕💕

[@martaminder2716]

Brandi honors and respects those artists who inspired her. This performance with Sheryl accompanying on piano is a true tribute. It shows respect for the artist and the music.

[@jeffbilby9415]

Thanks to Brandi for continuing to reminds us of all the great artists that have come along with such musical excellence, singing this classic Bonnie Raitt version, like Joni Mitchell and Tanya Tucker, she redefines human generosity and her soaring vocals to celebrate another, truly a gift for the ages, another awesome version of I can't make you love me, thanks.. Bravo Bonnie and thanks Sheryl Crow for the keyboard treatment, just beautiful , magical music!

[@veronicaperez3555]

Wow you put that so beautifully ❤

[@DivineMizE]

Perfection. This song came out in the middle of my divorce, and it still makes me cry 32 years later. The perfect song sung perfectly. Thank you, Bonnie, Brandi, and Sheryl.

[@Rjhs001]

They so did justice to this beautiful song. If I hadn't known, I could easily believe it was Bonnie singing live...and Sheryl Crow on the piano! What and added surprising bonus. I tip my hat to three fabulous women.

[@lesleybronson7020]

so glad everyone stood up. They deserved it. Brandi's delivery, every note she sang...just wow.

[@Bluebird-wj4nj]

Wow, so true! I was SO happy to see everyone stand! They took their cue from Bonnie. I loved how genuinely touched she looked. A fitting tribute to Bonnie who so greatly deserves it, and major, huge props to Brandi and Sheryl. Way to go ladies! All 3 of you!

[@savonabailey-mcclain8431]

It was one of the best performances last night. I love when someone really sing and the words are so beautiful. Tearful. Great tribute to Bonnie Raitt.

[@PeaceFan1]

Brandi can SANG, Can't She?! DAMN!!

[@chandraimler500]

God this is so good!

[@lyssah-h3h]

who else is sobbing while watching this seriously what a song and second of all Brandi carlile doing a cover of it oh my God I just hit you like a ton of bricks a gut-wrenching song about heartbreak

[@tovarisch2788]

Super impressed with Sheryl on this; didn't know she had the chops. Let's never forget that this wasn't written by Bonnie, but by Reid and Shamblin. But Bonnie and Brandi are also artists for the ages.

[@michaelnielsen8407]

😮

[@nellpulaski4919]

Met Allen at a songwriter fest. Got to hang with him all night special man. This was before it became her hit. Knew it was going to be great❤

[@HistoryNPolicy]

Crow was a music teacher. She is a musician's musician.

[@keywitness9287]

She hits those high notes that seem limitless . You have to listen to this on a good piece of Audio gear to appreciate the tonal control in her voice .

[@paulaartandmusic4412]

I can’t believe what a fantastic performer Brandi Carlisle is! When she sings I feel it in my soul!

[@2legit64]

Brandi always brings it, but Sheryl is no slouch on the ivories. Nicely done.

[@juliechartier8689]

I saw Brandi at a beautiful outdoor concert last summer. Her voice is so beautiful. Such a talent and I’ll never forget those songs from her live in concert. This tribute to Bonnie was magical.

[@wwonka52]

Tanglewood? I was there.

[@TerriKnight-x3s]

Red rocks?

[@MrA259]

A simply breathtaking performance by Brandi Carlisle in partnership with Sheryl Crow.. Brandi is growing as an artist and this was an example of her finest work.

[@chelsea6207]

*Carlile :)

[@smarty1985]

Brandi is unbelievable ❤

[@leslieelizabeth219]

👌💜What a beautiful rendition. So much clarity and tone without all those vocal gymnastics. Brandi hits your soul 🙏

[@jackmalvern2394]

Bonnie Raitt knows which songs to cover. Always made my wife cry. This was written by Mike Reid, former defensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals. How cool to have that much talent.

[@sburris65]

Sometimes there aren't words that can describe how truly beautiful something is. This is one of those times.

[@AnnetteSchneider-bk8yt]

Brandi Carlisle is amazing too! 😻 Love them all!

[@Amy-fu1tp]

Beautiful Brandi. Breathtaking Ms Crow on the piano. Bonnie is special so so special to all

[@kristopherchynoweth9770]

Brandi Carlisle was even great before she "blew up" in popularity. I'm surprised people didn't "catch on" sooner. Her festival performance, chills. Radiates so much "energy" in her performances.

[@unrepentantoffender188]

Why the quotation marks? Hahaha.

[@kristopherchynoweth9770]

@unrepentantoffender188 1, so I don't mistakenly get banned from posting comments, 2 because she did not LITERALLY blow up. It's meant figuratively, hence quotation marks.

[@ekko808]

It's been a long time since I've seen Sheryl Crow behind an acoustic piano. So on top of being the whole package, she's also a great accompanist? Tasteful adlibs, time is dead on of course, and sort of a no-nonsense approach. She's such an impressive musician.

[@AnnetteSchneider-bk8yt]

I had no idea that Sheryl Crow could play Piano like this!

[@boopfeiffer]

Brandi’s facial expressions …. Capture everything. Let alone her understated vocal and Sheryl’s amazing piano. Just perfect.

[@1nattyp]

One of the greatest songs ever written. This is such a perfect version.

[@tinamarief64]

Bonnie Raitt is my favorite female musician. I've been a fan for 51 yrs Her music has gotten me through really tough times, heartbreaking loss, loneliness, addiction, life and death situations and also pure joy, happiness, falling in love, singing with my band, learning how to play my guitar and belting out "Love Me Like A Man" and blasting BR in my car and putting on my headphones late at night looking at the stars. She has always been with me Bonnie is my ♥️ Thank you friend

[@jimrebr]

I saw Brandi & I knew this would be good, and she knocked it out of the park! Not many people could cover a Bonnie Raitt song and really deliver, what a great performance ❣️❣️❣️

[@jimrebr]

@ Brandi, I am so extremely grateful for you and all you’ve done for Joni Mitchell. I love your music and you singing with you beautiful wife, Katherine 💚❤️🩷💙💛🩵💜💖🧡

[@jimrebr]

@ It means so much to me that you answered me, I really love your music and the 2 bald bitches, the twins are fantastic. My husband and I live in Washington and go to The Gorge as often as possible.✨👏❣️

[@slimtee2]

Never heard of Brandi Carlile, but wow! Thank you for not destroying this Bonnie Raitt classic. Such a beautiful rendition of such a beautiful song piece❤

[@BonniBarlow-fn6oj]

Check out more of Brandi's music - all of it's amazing. She has 11 Grammys. And collaborates with so many other artists.

[@cindymadsen5840]

Crazy! Her voice is incredible! Goose Bumps! Sooo Good!

[@123benny4]

That...now...that...was perfect!

[@georom]

Who knew Sheryl could play so well... and Brandi 😱

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

Wowza, have always loved the Bonnie Raitt tune-so deep, melancholy & emotive…..chills, Brandi’s voice is ridiculously INCREDIBLY versatile!!!

[@oldcolonial85]

Brandi Carlile absolutely found the soul of this song. Sheryl Crow stays out of the way beautifully as well

[@sophiecooks09]

I love that whenever there is some sort of tribute or show like this they choose Brandy Carlyle she has the best voice and range for so many different types of music

[@dape8672]

Magic. Her slow vibrato is everything.

[@fauzanraharjo252]

This song requires a singer that has rich timbre & can fully emote the hurtful lyric…that’s why Bonnie & George Michael do it best. And now Brandi goes into that short list

[@MaddeMay33]

Brandi knocked me off my feet! I’m standing in front of a wood burning stove that’s raging a fire and I have CHILLS! 🔥

[@MelissaThompson432]

Imo, Brandi can sing anything she wants to. This is my favorite BR song and I would gladly listen to Brandi sing it all day.

[@mostguitarswins]

This is so moving. Brandi goes to someplace very personal singing this. The heart runs deep...

[@carolynklenk8467]

Sheryl is a gifted instrumentalist!! Can play many instruments!! ❤

[@Miranda50709]

Brandi has tried her damndest the last few years to replace KD Lang as my favorite living singer. She's just so incredible. I think this and The War and Treaty were my favorite performances of the night. Props to Sheryl on the piano playing also.

[@wwonka52]

I was listening to lots of KD on KZbin last night.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

One of the most achingly heartbreaking songs ever written, Bonnie’s version is unbelievable, this is a beautiful rendition by a wonderful duo.

[@johnholmes291]

Brandi sang this tribute SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! very good voice she has

[@CarolPotts-df6mf]

Brandi does an amazing job on this beautiful song. Sheryl too with the piano.

[@Jezza819]

The perfect choice to perform this song. Brandi's rendition is so beautiful and is such a great tribute to Bonnie. Wonderful to see Sheryl on piano also.

[@jimmason5567]

Pretty brilliant!!! As usual for Brandi Carlisle....

[@joanneswartzberg8851]

Saddest, truest song ever written.

[@mad8298]

I'm not crying, you're crying.😭 One of my all time favorite Bonnie Raitt songs, which is hard to say because I love them all. Either one of these amazing artists on stage could have done that song justice. Loved their collab and Brandi's version.

[@carolynklenk8467]

I love these three singers!! That's what you call singing not rapping !! ❤

[@federicolopezmusic]

Great performance, I am really impressed by both!

[@vincentruvo6988]

Deserves a Grammy for this performance!💥

[@michaelnelson1128]

Thats not how the grammys work buddy lol😅😅😅😅

[@mandcbruce]

Brandi's voice is absolute perfection. ❤

[@FD-tu9rt]

Oh my God , this was otherworldly !!! Brandi is extraordinary !!!! A gift to us all. ❤️🩷❤️🩷❤️

[@courageouspotato-pc7gh]

Such respect for these three amazing women. Bravo.

[@cowbaby]

I need to take a moment to commend Mike Reid and Alan Shamblin for composing such a wonderful song. One of the greatest ever written. Without them none of this was possible. Fine performance tonight and we love you Bonnie Raitt.

[@erinkulick8846]

Agree. One of the best out there

[@peterschmitz6446]

Wonderful Rendition from Brandi and Bonnie is truly an american Treasure with so much great Songs and a Decades spanning Career.

[@ejp9921]

Stunningly beautiful performance. Just a piano player and a singer!

[@Ernie1978]

When will they honour Sheryl Crow's brilliant career?! Congratulations to Bonnie Raitt! 🙌

[@SherylMessenger]

Sheryl!!! Just nailing the crud out of this Bonnie song!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@DowLinnell]

I need this available on Spotify!

[@tammynottingham8705]

I feel in love with Brandi during this!! 💜

[@kathykempen7167]

So beautiful. One of my faves sung by another, played beautifully on the piano by yet another. ❤❤❤

[@witchcrafts7391]

Amazing! I love all 3 of these talented women! Bonnie, Sheryl and Brandi are so good!!!

[@wp9847]

Bonnie is a great singer and live performer. I have seen her twice!

[@danrobertson7095]

One of the truly great slide guitarists as well.

[@Suiteness73]

This brought me to tears. She sang the song with such emotion, I couldn't help it. My God, that was absolutely fantastic. One of the best live performances I've ever seen. Bravo!

[@fredperello1709]

Wow! What a fabulous tribute to one of America's greatest treasures, Bonnie Raitt! Well done, ladies, well done!