First Time Hearing | Bonnie Raitt - I Can't Make You Love Me Reaction

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[@greggoodman3520]

You've probably heard this a hundred times... this song is so iconic. Teddy Swims does a great cover, but no one does it better than Bonnie.

[@ZenoGoreng]

I like George Michael’s version too.

[@LadyGator1983]

Absolutely love love this!!!!

[@tactikiller]

Teddy’s leaves me underwhelmed, like he’s trying too hard to over vocalize

[@adua78]

The difference is that artists like Teddy are out to prove vocal prowess, which doesn’t necessarily lend itself to an emotional gut punch. Bonnie’s voice cries throughout this song. Her restraint is what makes it superior art.

[@brianorzel1873]

This is Bonnie's song. She is one of the gods of rock and the blues. "Love Has No Pride" is one of my favorite songs.

[@rk41gator]

She did not write it but indeed, she owns it.

[@brianorzel1873]

@@rk41gator I wasn't sure if she had written the song. But the way she sings it, it's hers...

[@erinwhite1077]

Love has no pride is one of my favorites by far. ❤

[@lindadenton7407]

“Baby Mine” from Dumbo is my favorite Bonnie. I cry and cry.

[@Someone-vn9ce]

Bonnie Raitt is an amazing blues singer and blues guitarist. She is the original singer of this song from 1991; it has been covered by many artists, but none of them can compare to her original version, her voice is so full of passion and sorrow and that beautiful understated grit she has. This song has been listed as one of the greatest 100 songs of all time and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

[@mwallace2337]

Bonnie Raitt won the Grammy for 2023 Song of the Year with Just Like That. Brilliant lyrics delivered with heart and honesty. I think you'd like it.

[@cakejunkiexo]

She won so many Grammys for her album Nick of Time that she took off her high heels so she could walk the stairs to the stage easier. She’s a treasure. Anything you choose by her is going to be good. “Have a Heart” is a personal favorite. Enjoy!

[@davidbooth7778]

She is a treasure. She does a great cover of John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery" and "Nick of Time" is a favorite.

[@kendralandry7855]

She is definitely the original artist

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

The way she stripped it down is what makes it so good.❤More isn't better in this case. She's the first and will always be the best. This is perfection.❤

[@kracine9582]

She wrote this song and a lot of people have covered it.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

Uh... Bonnie kinda "owns it" but she didn't write it. Written by Mike Reed and Alan Shamblin.

[@l.l4456]

@@raygunsforronnie847 fun fact: Mike Reed (co-writer of this song) played football for the Cincinnati Bengals.

[@johnharkness7114]

@@raygunsforronnie847 And they were inspired, if that's the right word, by a newspaper article about a guy who was hauled before a judge because he shot at the car his girlfriend was in as she was leaving him. The judge asked if he had learned anything. And he said, " Yeah, I Iearned that you can't make someone love you, if they don't" and so the song was born. Interesting that it was written by a man inspired by another man's statement and situation, but as MrLBoyd points out, it somehow sounds more authentic from a women. But maybe that's just the old Bonnie magic?

[@RandyHall324]

@@l.l4456 1st round draft pick, no less - 7th pick overall!

[@critterwatcher8009]

I read an article by the writer saying Bonnie did this for the album in one take and left everyone speechless ... and she need a bit to collect herself at the end. Apparently, it was an emotional moment.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

She's the original artist to record this song, early 90's. She's amazing and one of the best slide guitarists to exist. Listen to her songs "Something to talk about" and "Thing called love" to see.

[@TheTish]

"something to talk about" is fantastic. I agree, she's amazing. I'm a huge fan.

[@talltulip]

Oh my gosh, Bonnie is a national treasure! How great that you've now found her! She has a large catalog, as she's been a recording artist for over 50 years now. She is widely acclaimed as one of the best slide guitarists in the business, and is heavily influenced by blues, rock, folk and country. I recommend her latest song called "Just Like That," for which she won a Song of the Year Grammy just a couple of months ago. The way she sings that song is very moving and powerful. The way she vocally inhabits the character whose story is being told in the song is nothing short of Oscar-worthy. Other good reaction choices include Nick of Time, Thing Called Love, Something to Talk About, Good Man Good Woman, Not the Only One, Love Sneakin' Up on You. Also, it would be worth your while to listen to the original studio version of I Can't Make You Love Me because it includes absolutely stunning piano-playing by the great Bruce Hornsby, which is not to missed.

[@cherylwoodward]

Anyone who has ever had a heartbreak can relate to this song. It’s a tear-jerker!

[@cherylwoodward]

And Bruce Hornsby played keys on this song in the original recording.

[@christopherone1]

for sure...takes one right back to that place and time, too. ugh.

[@bwyseymail]

"Heartbeat", "tearjerker" are you sure you are not talking about "Just Like That".

[@LS-kg6my]

Angel From Montgomery, Love Me Like A Man, Under The Falling Sky, Love Has No Pride …. I love all her 70s stuff. Amazing song book from this woman. You are in for a nice journey

[@hayley_council]

Welcome to Bonnie Raitt, I am kind of jealous that you get to hear these songs for the first time. Great job.

[@musicairplanes4884]

Bonnie Raitt is a absolute treasure.

[@pluckinmageetar]

One of the greatest written songs ever. Heartbreak at its very best by one of the greats. Her slide guitar is sooo sweet!

[@lizetteolsen3218]

She has a deep catalog--primarily a blues artist but she does have some mainstream success. You will enjoy exploring.

[@muffinamy83]

Bonnie's a queen, a blues guitarist with real chops. "Something to Talk About" is probably her most well known hit. She's the daughter of a legendary Broadway star, John Raitt, who originated roles in Rogers & Hammerstein productions and more .

[@mikefetterman6782]

Bonnie got her start in the Woodstock days, and famously toured with LITTLE FEAT alongside Emmylou Harris to back up the band. One of the best guitarists, especially with the slide. A woman with amazing soul, especially for a red head,......lol

[@laurateall8847]

One of my all-time favorite singers: Bonnie's version of "Love Has No Pride", "My First Night Alone Without You", "Love Me Like A Man", "Angel From Montgomery". I saw Bonnie live 4 times---it was always fabulous; oh, one more: "Nothing Seems To Matter Without You". She dedicated this song to her Dad one night because he was in the audience. Her father was a Broadway actor/ singer (John Raitt). She is a fine artist and a fine human being, too..

[@the_wexie]

Angel from Montgomery and Bonnie are a hand in a glove. ;-) But "The Glow," hits me in the testicles. ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpfJhneuhbCUhtE

[@jhallberry]

Pretty much anything Bonnie does is worth a listen. Over 50 years of music to choose from. A fantastic guitarist as well as an amazing singer.

[@TheTish]

She's amazing live. I love her soulful, smooth voice putting such emotion into the lyrics.

[@kendralandry7855]

LOVE Bonnie Raitt! Should listen to “Nobody’s Girl”, “Something to talk about”

[@kathrynstafford7099]

First album in the 70s. She won Grammy in 80s for album "Nick of Time". Many great songs. She is a great slide guitarist. Many videos with legendary blues artists. "Thing Called Love", "Love Me Like a Man", Angel from Montgomery ""Something to Talk About".

[@the_wexie]

Bonnie won 4 grammies for Nick of Time, including Album of the Year. She has 10 grammies total. 🙂 What was special about the 4 grammies she won for Nick of Time, is she just got clean and sober from addiction, and like most artists, are terrified they won't still have "it" when they are not high on one thing or another. Can you imagine how she felt having her first album win 4 grammies including album of the year. The thought makes me teer up. 🙂

[@bwyseymail]

"Louise" you forgot "Louise".

[@beverlybrown2673]

Bonnie Raitt (rate) is a force of nature who has been making great music for 50 years. Probably had her peak popularity in the 90s with a string of 3 or 4 hit albums in a row starting with Nick of Time. Her Grammy last year was no fluke, even if none of the children know who she is. She has played and sang with everyone in the blues world. I saw her live in 1999, she's amazing.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Bonnie's classic... She and John Prine sang together.

[@rk41gator]

From a woman and a mature women makes this impossibly tender and dripping with earnest emotion. She has a great catalog of great songs. Not only is her voice rich but so is her heart and compositions. She started out singing with the very best rock performers. You will not be disappointed with anything you play.

[@terriertz5134]

Bonnie Raitt does a duet with John Prine for his song Angel from Montgomery which is really good.

[@susanpeterson9947]

Her official video of this song is just her and a great piano player. Amazing. (Let’s Give Them) Something To Talk About is another favorite of mine.

[@marcuswood5975]

She's a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and well deserved

[@monicahope3615]

Bonnie is the iconic ORIGINAL. The late George Michael did a cover and so did Adele. It's one of those songs that if you're a great singer you can make it your own, especially if you've ever had your heart crushed.

[@rk41gator]

Bonnie's official video is also quite fine. Her pianist is Bruce Hornsby. Say no more!

[@thomasdempsey721]

Have you ever owned an old leather jacket? You've had it for a long time, little wear and tear...it still fits great, and looks great...you love it!! That's what Bonnie Raitt feels, sounds like, to me. Whatta' GEM! More please!

[@tunafarrell2067]

Bonnie Raitt was one of my mother's favorite performers. We sang songs together at her funeral.

[@user-dk8cd8jx4s]

She recorded it first ... and best IMHO!

[@annemariemcnamara8756]

It’s her song 100 percent an beautifully done

[@Spartyfan87]

The daughter of John Raitt another music legend.

[@React2This]

Heart shattering. Always.

[@jeffreyhutchinson7509]

Always subjective... but for me this is her best vocal. My blue heart still holds a special place for "I Feel the Same".

[@debrastrader9892]

Angel from Montgomery is awesome! Bonnie's father was a huge influence.

[@robbrennan9229]

If you are going to have this song on repeat it has to be the original studio version of her with the ridiculously talented Bruce Hornsby on the piano

[@grandmaatthefarm125]

You need to get to know Bonnie. She's the soul-est sister of them all. My kids knew when they heard me listening to Bonnie that it was time to leave this Mama alone! LOL

[@tinagarcia3571]

I love all her old blues slide guitar.

[@candilumpkin1196]

I love this song and Bonnie so much. She is so good live

[@PatissaPA]

Love it for decades ! .... This one n her song " love letter" ... Yea 😊...n something to talk about 🎉

[@chris...9497]

Back in 1971, I had the good fortune to go to a tiny venue in Washington, DC called The Cellar Door (max seating capacity at that time was 74). Boyfriend and I had attended to see the headliner, John Prine. But touring with him as his opening act was this 22-yr-old singer, no backing band, named Bonnie Raitt. And she blew us away. No dissing John Prine, who was spectacular (in spite of being smashed-drunk), but Bonnie held her own in quality and talent with John. Bonnie back then leaned more blues and R&B, and she borrowed from Sippie Wallace ("Love Me Like A Man", etc). There's a clip from Late Night with David Letterman a dozen years later where Bonnie appears with Sippie and speaks to the 10yr collaboration between her and Sippie; Bonnie brought her out of retirement and recording again. I can recommend her award-winning song "Let's Give them Something to Talk About". _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: There's great cultural history significance info of The Cellar Door in Neil Young News webpage (especially along the left column) here=> neilyoungnews.thrasherswheat.org/2017/08/caught-you-knockin-at-my-cellar-door-i.html?m=0

[@joea7293]

MrLBOYD long time subscriber, love what you do and always have your channel on rotation to see what's new.. Bonnie is an artist who as graced us with her talents sines the 70;s She wrote this song and has many others, she is well worth a listen too. Continued success and I will always be checking things out. Please stay safe and much love young man.

[@jerryadkins5418]

Song was written by Mike Reid. Recorded by Bonnie Rait. Covered by several.

[@TYCT777]

“Give Them Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt is my hands down fav! I love that song!

[@laurelg9586]

I can never listen to her without remembering that when I was a little girl in the 50's, I'd pull out my parents' John Raitt album, turn the hi -fi on loud, lay down next to it and listen to her dad sing "Sail Ho"! over and over and over..! 8 yrs. old, bopping around to all the great music of my time, but loved that song! My sister kept making fun of me for loving that "old fashioned" music from our parents' generation!

[@suzannesimmons484]

I ❤ Bonnie Raitt and have for decades.

[@richardbazile4455]

She wrote this song and when she performs it he stripped down version is my favorite, it has so much soul. Been a fan of hers since the 70s .

[@mattmathai]

I've been listening to Bonnie Raitt since the mid 70s in DC. Nobody can touch her voice quality. Th original was by Mike Reid, an NFL player. Teddy Swims is nice, but he oversings this very subtle song. Listen to Bonnie's early stuff. She's plays a mean blues guitar and sings fantastically

[@bucknakedA]

This is such a sad song. But a song even sadder from Bonnie (in my opinion) is about the passing of time.. it's called: Angel from Montgomery.

[@sabrepinkt]

Bonnie is so amazing but actually shies from the spotlight. She sang Angel from Montgomery in the 70s by John Prine and it's my favorite version. John loved it too. In the late 80's she swept the Grammy's with her album, Nick of Time. My favorites from that 80s/90s era are Something to Talk About, I Can't Make You Love Me, and Thing Called Love. She also won Song of the Year at the 2023 Grammy's for Just Like That. It will make you cry. Fans of other nominees were outraged and thus began a week of people "discovering" Bonnie Raitt. :) This is a drop in the bucket of her discography containing blues, rock, pop, folk, and country. She's played or sang on albums by B.B. King, A.C. Reed, Sippie Wallace, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Ruth Brown, Charles Brown, Keb’ Mo’, and Joe Louis Walker.

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Bonnie Raitt has been a well known folk blues and slide guitar artist for many years then out of the blue she recorded the break through album, Nick of Time (5x platinuml) followed by another multiple platinum album (x7) Luck of the Draw (containing this song). She once joked it took her thirty years in the industry to be an overnight success.

[@donnaneville192]

One of my favorite artists! I have been a fan of hers for many years. Bonnie recorded this song 1st, but has been covered by several artists. Some of my favorite sings from Bonnie Raitt include Angel From Montgomery, Thing Called Love, Something to Talk About, or Love Me Like A Man.

[@benpowersguitar]

Bonnie has some great music and several you would know from covers as well as major radio play. She is also a good slide guitar player.

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

She is remarkable. And she's just as good when she rocks out. Her bottleneck guitar playing is to die for

[@prisfiles]

She’s musical royalty. Her father was John Raitt. ‘Carousel’, “the Pajama Game”, ‘Annie Get Your Gun?.

[@willow0828]

The official video of Bonnie Raitt singing the song. Was completed in one take. The emotion she put in the song while singing it, couldn’t be duplicated for a second take.

[@SickGirlRocks]

Bonnie is a Legend!!!!!!

[@mandamorris7934]

Someday when I grow up I want to be Bonnie... This is HER best... and the only other person who could do it justice would be Teddy Swims (my new crush)... Nobody sings this like Miss Bonnie. I also love her version of the John Prince song 'Angel From Montgomery '... It is fantastic well.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

Bonnie's cover of Gerry Rafferty's "Right Down the Line" has a funky, almost reggae beat. The whole Slipstream album is worth a listen.

[@marioncamp645]

This is Bonnie's song!

[@susanengland3919]

"I Can't Make You Love Me" is a song written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin and recorded by American singer Bonnie Raitt for her eleventh studio album, Luck of the Draw (1991).

[@KevinSchmitt77]

So, now I will "have the day you deserve" AND "have an amazing day and enjoy it thoroughly". Your family must have unbelievable days!

[@MARKB3946]

Bonnie's performance here is immaculate. This has always been a favorite of mine. Try listening to "Something to Talk About," it's a different vibe but totally awesome. 🔥

[@MistyMorningMangoes]

One of my all time fave songs. I love her so much!

[@angelabarazzone7899]

Bonnie is very respected in the Blues genre. Bonnie has a amazing catalog. One guy who is amazing is Allen Stone, Sunny Days, Unaware, Brown Eyed Lover, and on and on.

[@kunkunaku]

Bonnie is awesome.

[@kmwwrench]

My favorite Bonnie Raitt song. Such a beautiful voice. For more of her, I recommend "Too Soon to Tell" or "Nick of Time". I've heard the Teddy Swims' version, too, but nothing beats Bonnie's.

[@DavidTateVA]

This is peak bittersweet Bonnie. For peak upbeat Bonnie, try "Give it Up" or "You Gotta Know How". Bonnie is one of a very short list of artists to be on Rolling Stone's top 100 vocalists AND top 100 guitarists.

[@ninamravlja3632]

You definitely need to listen to more Bonne Raitt. She is amazingly awesome. We’re going to see her in concert for the first time this coming September, and I can hardly wait. I absolutely adore her cover of Burning Down The House ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰

[@bobspriggs5849]

you need more bonnie raitt you crazy bastard hehe

[@auralfixxation6702]

This is one of the best songs ever about the pain of falling in love but, it's only you.

[@gigga143]

this is Bonnie’s song originally but many people have covered it. it came out when i was a little kid so i’d guess about 1990 or 1991 it came out cause i remember it was before we came back to California lol

[@mikefetterman6782]

Nobody does this better than Bonnie since around 1991.

[@mikefetterman6782]

pretty sure she wrote or was involved in writing the song.

[@resealgkl]

I believe that the song was written by Bruce Hornsby and Bonnie Raif was the first artist to record and perform it. I think there is a video out there of Bruce and Bonnie performing it as a duet.

[@kurtiswichmann4699]

I have 21 of Miss Bonnie's solo albums and countless collaborations...maybe 30. Play SOULS ALIKE. BUT FOR CHRIST'S SAKE LISTEN TO THE WORDS WITHOUT STOPS AND COMMENTARY.

[@allanmoe8495]

Prince covered this song as well. He refers to it as 'Bonnie's american treasure'. Listen to her sing Dimming of the day, 'Circle dance' or 'You'. George Michael does an excellent version

[@patrickkaltner8554]

Angel from Montgomery is another one that will rip your heart out

[@colleenmahony8803]

Love me some Bonnie!!! Go all the way back to "Give it up or Let Me Go" "About to Make Me Leave Home," "Guilty" (great cover of a Randy Newman song), or "Angel From Montgomery " (great cover of a John Prine song). George Michael 's cover of this is also stunning.

[@deb1425]

Bonnie has been one of my favorites for decades. She won three Grammys for her album nick of time. It's excellent all the way through, you should check it out. She also recently won song of the year Grammy

[@michaellockhart554]

Bonnie's voice is absolutely iconic, need to try Angel From Montgomery

[@michaellockhart554]

She was also one of the backing singers for Roy Orbison's Black And White Night

[@williamking1554]

magic

[@karyn354]

I had the privilege of seeing her perform in the 70s and have loved her since then.

[@janetmccausland8953]

Check our her early works. Plays a mean guitar. She's a great blues musician.

[@mickeyproffitt6272]

George Michael also did a cover that’s really good but no one did it as well as Bonnie Raitt, which was the original version.

[@BarTGila]

She wrote it but many, many people have covered it. She has written tons of songs. Look up her credits it will amaze you

[@cookypuss8603]

Amazing song!

[@marablemorgan8292]

You've been doing all the greats! Good job!

[@kevinfitzpatrick2743]

Written by the great Mike Reid former Cincinnati Bengal

[@1953saberbee]

try " Something to Talk About " - Like your take as always !

[@marablemorgan8292]

Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin wrote the song and recorded it in 1990.

[@kenhayhurst374]

Can't pick a favorite, but "Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About" is very high on the list.

[@wallyllama2926]

She’s sooooo good. Dimming of the Day is one of my personal favorites, but anything by her is golden. Help Me Lord, Love Me Like a Man, just pick one.

[@AP-gb3eh]

It’s Bonnie’s song you used the words I use for her voice texture color and liquid . If you listen to her Nick of Time album it’s unbelievable. ☮️