Bonnie Raitt - Right Down The Line (Official Music Video)

"Right Down the Line," the first single from Bonnie Raitt's new album Slipstream available April 10th!
Written by Gerry Rafferty
Musician Credits
Bonnie Raitt: Vocals, Electric Slide Guitar and Arrangement; George Marinelli: Harmony Vocal, Electric Guitars; Mike Finnigan: Hammond B3, Clavinet; James "Hutch" Hutchinson: Bass; Ricky Fataar: Drums, Timbales;
[On the recording, but not in the video -- Luis Conte: Percussion; Maia Sharp: Backing Vocal]
Video Credits
Director/Editor: Steven Lippman aka FLIP; Producer: Pamela Esterson; Co-producer: James Q. Chan; Director of Photography: Chris Freilich
© 1978 Music Of Stage Three (BMI). All rights admin. by BMG Chrysalis. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
℗ © 2012 Redwing Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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[@ColumbusBiker108]

The self absorbed, self proclaimed 'musical experts' here dissing Bonnie don't have a freakin' clue. This lady is an amazing talent and has more class, talent and soul and has forgotten more about music than you critics will ever know.

[@justmeandthethree]

HELL YEAH! GET SOME!

[@MrWalbudri]

Gerry Rafferty would be happy with this . Excellent

[@user-ds9jc8sm1b]

Instead of duplicating the song she chose to redesign it. And instead of redesigning it as a typical Bonnie song she chose to change the time signature. And instead of making it unrecognizable she chose to add in her slide and use background vocals...brilliant

[@Lordnat1]

Only she could DARE to cover that song and do it justice. Simply stunning....That City to City album means the world to me.

[@bluecompassangel]

I've never heard a voice that could so accurately define me more, over the years, than Bonnie Raitt. I love this woman. AND she's a SCORPIO. 'nuff said.

[@tinamarief51]

Thank you Bonnie Rait for 35 year and more of great real music!!! Started listening to Bonnie when I was 16, saw her about 20 times, sang back up for her at Avery Fischer Music hall in NYC, best night of my life - she is one of a kind. Just read that Dave Grohl is a big fan - so happy for her new album's success. I love this woman and her wonderful talent.

[@intsccents]

she is by far the best and most unique female vocalist, you gotta love her voice and musical style....

[@davidlocke3925]

damn straight!

[@ljrockstar69]

I agree, not many artist can pull off a great live performance. She's a great example to motivate older folks that it's never too late to pursue anything!

[@sarahsimpsontaylor6017]

Bonnie Raitt is top tier of any musician alive

[@wenaolong]

They lack an ear for music. The beauty of music includes the different within the familiar, the unexpected within the customary.

[@jmeara9912]

The only things bigger than Bonnie's playing, is her brain and soul.

[@MrDesertmike]

Great version of a timeless track! Bonnie made it her own💯💯

[@charrmmee]

thnx 2 bonnie for 40+ yrs of stellar talent - wishing her mega success on 'slipstream' - hope 2 hear 'take my luv w/u' everywhere, espec, on th top 10 - ♥♥ - ♪♪

[@spinalcrackerbox]

Bonnie deserves a like just for covering this gem.

[@telsport]

Viva Gerry Rafferty ! Too bad we haven't a live duet with these two Rait/Rafferty. Cosmic ! RIP my brother ..Gerry. Alcohol got you...but for the grace of God, I have been spared.

[@vls179]

Just saw Bonnie for the first time live, in Toronto, tonight. She was amazing (3 heartfelt encores!) and this song was perfect. Understated, true, no preaching, about love pure and simple.

[@danielmchenry1000]

with a little reggae groove. Nice. good 1.

[@danielmchenry1000]

@Bonnie Raitt Wow. Thank you. I saw you at the Brickskellar in 93. Awesome show. Thought the dress you wore was a little skimpy though.

[@stub2022]

How am I possibly just hearing this now?

[@angelpower18]

I always loved, loved, loved Gerry Rafferty's version of this song but I must say that Bonnie has done this song proud!!!

[@danielmesery2904]

She can play a mean slide🎸🎶☮️🌷🇺🇸🌲

[@jimcummings6095]

Can't stop listening to this!

[@mschocbarbiekane]

Bonnie is the only artist th3at have held her own without skipping a beat! I have been a fan of her since 1973 and she continues to blow me away with her artistry. This album will be a gem to her already collection of soulful, bluesy magic..... love you Bonnie!

[@JimmyandBunk]

Absolutely love this and can't stop listening to it. I can't believe it's taken me this long to appreciate this woman's talent, but now I'm going back through her whole catalog. She is one of a kind. And still bringin' it at 62 with just as much passion and emotion as ever.

[@461Backabeyond]

A song of innocence and experience by a doomed romantic sung by a great survivor .Saw her live in the west of Ireland a couple of years ago-what a great musician.Rock on Bonnie & all you joy bringers.

[@aliceottermusic]

Beautiful song... Have the old LP from Gerry Rafferty... and Bonnie you have done the song justice and have honored the music of GR. Most of us songwriters would be honored by you covering our songs! Thank you for many years of inspiration. Your voice gets better and better. For many of us "it's been YOU, woman, right down the line!" THANK YOU!! xoxxox Alice D.

[@tinamarief51]

Bonnie Raitt... love this women... love her music.. I have loved her since 1972 and will continue to love her..

[@1962stitch]

Personally, I think that they are both great versions. Bonnie always chooses her covers with great care and it always shows. Love the diversity of couples in this video!

[@AmberLynnNicol]

Bonnie Raitt is the most amazing and beautifully talented singer-songwriter, chick slide player! to ever live

[@brucemccauley6099]

When I finally get married I will sing this as my vows, it's never been done before, instead of the traditional promises vows (which no one keeps) I am going to give you my reasons for wanting to share my life with you , it's a dream of mine for the longest.

[@shelleymiddlebrook1265]

I’m 31 years and counting and I can still proudly say I’ve kept every single vow 🥰😇. Not gonna lie it not been all roses and sunshine but at the end of every day, regardless of what’s happened through that day…we always say I love you before we go to bed..together. I can honestly say as much as he can anger me I still look at him sleeping and yes sometimes I want to slap him, as I’m sure some days he wants to too, but I still love him til death do us part. He is my heart and soul ❤️💞

[@AFremen]

Find it hard to understand those who slag this off. Rafferty's song was great - no one loved it more than I, but anyone with an ear, (soul), for the Blues has to love this on it's own merits. I often think that Blues women like Bonnie really don't get given the respect they're due because they don't fit with the Blues 'crusty old black-man pickin' on his geetar' image... Love her to bits....

[@crusaderking5387]

It sounded like reggae to me.

[@deltamx]

the incomparable bonnie raitt

[@jean-pierreschaller9101]

Her voice is so emotional and her guitar makes love to the whole world. I love you beautiful Lady.❤️🎸😎

[@rastafaridude]

Finally a music video without pyramids, checkerboard floors, monarch butterflies, one-eyed sell-outs and illuminati clap-trap. Bonne Raittt is genuine and pure music and a fantastic arrangement of Right Down the Line. Love it!!

[@AnnaLVajda]

Lol yeah not everyone like symbology I guess.

[@pageturningpriestess2859]

This is one of my favorite Greg Rafferty songs and I had no clue Bonnie Raitt did a cover of it. WOW sing it Bonnie! You made my day :)

[@StarKnight1Sunshine]

Same, right here!

[@tomober2889]

@@StarKnight1Sunshine agreed!

[@israelquintanilla2784]

How is this so underrated?!? Good music

[@carlgrahangahan3418]

Oh boy best cover right here it is

[@spoderman15]

Damn, what a underrated singer. If only she had more hits

[@spoderman15]

also good guitarist

[@stevesalisbury8206]

+Spoder Man good is an understatement

[@stevesalisbury8206]

Legend

[@aniyah80]

She's not underrated...she's a Grammy award singer.

[@spoderman15]

Aniyah Jung definitely not a household name tho

[@MakAttackMusic]

I have listened to this back in my childhood and never thought it should be redone. Guess what....This has exceeded all expectations! WOW! So freakin' good. Bucket list...to be able to jam with a sista since moving here to Florida. That's all!

[@jeanemelton]

Always went to see Bonnie Raitt opening for Little Feat every time they came to Atlanta. Thanks for being there.

[@charrmmee]

bonnie is 2 cool! what a beautiful video - such a humanitarian - oh, did i mention she's been a stellar talent 4 over 40 yrs & cooler & prettier than ever? - salute 2 bonnie's band & all her musicians!

[@martintrish1]

Gerry Rafferty died awhile ago; so he hasn't 'do anything lately' -unfortunately. [He was also 'Matthews Southern Comfort,' 'The Humblebums', etc..]. Bonnie is still awesome after all these years. She adds more of an edgy 'bluesy' touch.

[@ronin6158]

This is an awesome cover. Love the reggae. Just great.

[@jahrowdy]

This cover still blows my mind. So beautiful.

[@dougskriver6216]

Love Bonnie. This is new to me today. All I can say is Wow.

[@TheStephh44]

i heard thi live at byron bay blues fest ,the sound she had that day was awesome , much fatter biger crunchyer ,great cover one of my faves rafferty songs

[@terencebrandon5862]

What a wicked cool version( AND by the way - to those who love to to fuss and hate..) a very sweet tribute from a great artist to a great artist. Thanks Bonnie!

[@coravisser727]

She is great a beautifull voice and it is real a good song.

[@calvinmakupson565]

I Absolutely love this Woman. She is a Great Hell of a Singer Songwriter, and musician. Super sexy guitar style they Bonnie you really put swagger on tht song.

[@calvinmakupson565]

@Bonnie Raitt Awesome Ms Bonnie thank you so much for the reply God bless you and be safe. ♥️

[@slicekitten]

I love the original, but Bonnie's version is sultry and she made it her own! Bravo!

[@robertrodriguez1021]

I fell in love with Bonnie's voice first time I heard songs. Sight unseen and yet I fell in love with her beautiful red hair ( have a weakness for red heads ). All other concerns posted for effect on this site diminish the expierence of listening to her voice. Love to you all.

[@MrDickycampilongo]

GREAT GEORGE MARINELLI

[@stevensterzer4994]

So beautiful. Such hear-felt vulnerability and honesty makes my soul fly. Thank you so much, dear Gerry.

[@rkoerth2011]

I'm tired of remakes that try to sound like the originals... This is in her style and she made it her own.. YOU GO BONNIE!!!

[@BevDeVoreWedding]

LOVE this song; the singer is GREAT too! Seeing love always warms the heart.

[@josephmanno4514]

This reinterpretation is a daring choice. I enjoy the original far more, but this is a worthy effort-just what one would expect from Bonnie Raitt. Nice work.

[@StephenPShaw]

Love is a beautiful thing!

[@streetmodracer]

One of the ways that Bonnie puts her own personal touch on this one, is that shes sliding the notes on her guitar (and not bending them ala Gerry Rafferty '78). Superb!

[@rebeccavaughan3615]

Bonnie you got this song down! Love the way you sing it!👏👏❤2021

[@jac9z]

Her voice has always touched me in ways that bring joy.

[@MalignantCarsonoma]

Bonnie is timeless. I love her take on this song. I appreciate her boldness and stand on how she feels about love. Many may not respect her openness to other kinds of love but I respect her and also agree with her. Keeping the blues spirit alive to this day. Love ya, Bonnie. Thank you for being such an inspirational artist and strong voice in music and in society.

[@knickstexansfan113]

everyone on here complaining that Rafferty's original was so much better needs to just leave and listen to his version if you like it so much. Us Bonnie Raitt fans will stay here and listen to the legend thank you very much, bye.

[@theturkeyhead57]

Love it and the new album... Glad to see real music and musicians are still around!

[@TwoJaxSB]

Bonnie, great cover. Love the tempo change. Thanks also for keeping Gerry's music alive. Miss him.

[@stub2022]

A phenomenal take on one of my favourite songs of all time. Is there anything Bonnie can't do?

[@sunydthatsme7179]

If it was not for Bonnie Rait. I would have never had the inspiration to pick up a guitar again. Love that about the way music hits your soul...male or female.

[@The195356]

OutStanding!!! I am a ForeverFan of MsBonnie's as well as, on keys, Mike Finnigan!...and who dosen't love George Marinelli blending with James "Hutch" Hutchinson and the beat of Ricky Fatarr ?!! I am buying this album! Yip!!!

[@mandmstl]

This is what love is all about! Wow! Thank you Bonnie for showing us that love knows no bounds. God Bless.

[@byrnon]

This isn't terrible, but the original is vastly better. But I'm glad Bonnie covered it, because I haven't heard this song in decades, and now I've rediscovered all over again how much I like Gerry Rafferty's original version.

[@atryan521]

My wife and I were married during the 6 months gay marriage was legalized in California, and our first dance was to Gerry Rafferty's original version of the song. Bonnie's version has hit the nail on the head, doing real justice to this song and love's diversity.

[@rosalridelatibas1722]

Love her music. Herd her song at my work place. She is awesome .

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

How come it took me 8 year for me to watch this? Great version for one of Gerry's best hits.

[@sonnyknoriega7188]

1st time hearing my favorite song sung by Bonnie. Love it.

[@LeSnarkysMachine]

Bonnie stays owning it!

[@__CJLORRAINE__]

Love the original and I love this too. Thank you

[@milesandolivia]

No less than a compliment to Gerry Rafferty.

[@themysticmuse1111]

Damn! righteous cover! holy hell!!

[@TimGR]

Right down the line means until the end. Forever. Through it all.

[@voraciousreader3341]

I love this reggae take on one of my favorite songs!! Bonnie Raitt _NEVER_ does what I call a karaoke cover, where it’s pretty much identical to the original (or most popular cover, and I’m thinking of Henry Nilsson’s cover of “Without You,” by Badfinger). Nope! Thank goodness, Raitt is way too good to do that, a consummate musician and performer.

[@Classy_Diva]

Love this song. ❤

[@itsALLartVideos]

Way to put some new life in a great old song! Thank you Bonnie! You are a true artist.

[@phillipgreene2564]

This tune is Bonnie. I sang it like I meant it when I was but a kid and now to hear it from Bonnie is a kiss of Life.

[@apriljoy6177]

you rain down emotions

[@jpcanes]

1978... Reborn!

[@lauriroset]

After a dozen views, I realized that whenever I get married again, I absolutely want Bonnie singing this song at my wedding (live would be the greatest imaginable, but recorded will be fine too ;)

[@351528]

A reggae influenced version of Right Down the Line, well done Bonnie!

[@celticgoddess1000]

I love it, love it, love it, I think I listened to it and sang it over and over for about 2 weeks straight, and the song proves one thing about love, it is what it is between whomever it wants to be between, it's as simple as that. Generalization in lyrics is the golden key to the lock of human diversity, played by one of the best artists in the business. Although I always liked the original, it doesn't hold a candle to this one, Good job!! :)

[@susea]

Welcome back Bonnie! You've been missed!!!

[@SpaceCowboyToo]

Bonnie never fails to deliver. She was magnificent back when she and I were young, and I saw her in Boston in an acoustic show with just Freebo accompanying her, and she is still magnificent now!

[@jimmybluemoon]

Don't get me wrong I love Bonnie but glad someone see's what I see THX calvin

[@charrmmee]

subtle & powerful - tht's 'th raitt thing'

[@Broatch6]

♥️ Gerry + Bonnie

[@belindacroft9910]

this is why bonnie represents love, whole foods, and just great music!!!!

[@jacquismith3277]

Bonnie is so good. 😊

[@Singyourstyle]

You know I need your love You've got that hold over me Long as I've got your love You know that I'll never leave When I wanted you to share my life I had no doubt in my mind And it's been you woman Right down the line I know how much I lean on you Only you can see The changes that I've been through Have left a mark on me You've been as constant as a Northern Star The brightest light that shines It's been you woman right down the line I just wanna say this is my way Of tellin' you everything I could never say before Yeah this is my way of tellin' you That every day I'm lovin' you so much more 'Cause you believed in me through my darkest night Put somethin' better inside of me You brought me into the light Threw away all those crazy dreams I put them all behind And it was you woman Right down the line I just wanna say this is my way of tellin' you everything I could never say before Yeah this is my way of tellin' you Everything I could never say before Yeah this is my way of tellin' you That every day I'm lovin' you so much more If I should doubt myself, if I'm losing ground I won't turn to someone else They'd only let me down When I wanted you to share my life I had no doubt in my mind And it's been you woman Right down the line

[@cjmg321]

Gorgeous song---Gerry is amazing---but I LOVE Bonnie's version! First timing hearing this---just great.

[@goldygirl5227]

She's great but nobody compares to the genius that was Gerry Rafferty...in my opinion 💥

[@user-ik1sw2ns3n]

Замечательно звучит. Дух 70-х не пропал.☻

[@FABIO_MARTINSS]

Jesus, don't know which version I love more more, this one or Gerry Raferty's original. Perfect Mrs Raitt

[@kalkman1972]

This old Rafferty Classic suits her so fine!

[@Ohmycetoile]

Thank you! ;)

[@xfirehurican]

Send it, Bonnie! Rafferty would approve.

[@lobatoulr7154]

Guitar solo in side Mr George Marinelli 🎵🎶🎸 🎧