Bonnie Raitt & Richard Thompson - Dimming of the Day
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- Опубликовано: 24 янв 2010
- This old house is falling down around my ears
Im drowning in the river of my tears
When all my will is gone you hold me sway
I need you at the dimming of the day
You pulled me like the moon pulls on the tide
You know just where I keep my better side
What days have come to keep us far apart
A broken promise or a broken heart
Now all the bonny birds have wheeled away
I need you at the dimming of the day
Come the night youre only what I want
Come the night you could be my confidant
I see you on the street in company
Why dont you come and ease your mind with me
Im living for the night we steal away
I need you at the dimming of the day
I need you at the dimming of the day 
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Richard just stands back and gives Bonnie the reins , she is amazing, he is probably the most gracious of all artists
His ex wife might have a different opinion. He left her and their three Children for a younger woman.
I met him and shook his very talented hand. He is most kind and gracious.I was so nervous I couldn’t say a word. He was so nice.
The first time I saw him Shawn Colvin was the opening act. He had her come out and sing on several songs (but then again, with Shawn Colvin who wouldn't?).
@@pwwatson8888 Considering that he’s contributed to her later albums, they’ve managed to be adults and kind to each other. Distance helps some relationships and certainly no one is perfect in one.
@@pwwatson8888 Well, that wouldn't be the first time that's been done. Still, it doesn't make it right. People are... imperfect...
Every time I hear this it takes about 3 bars in and I can literally feel the tumblers to my heart spin and click. Then I’m there - right there in the groove with them - tears streaming down my face. And that happened when I first heard it off Pour Down Like Silver and just now - 43 years later. Now THAT is a piece of art.
^^^EXACTLY!!! :)
I love that : ' ...the tumblers to my heart spin and click...'
Great response....it IS a INDEED a piece of art....
What an incredibly beautiful response. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Well said.
Such a beautiful song.
What a moment. The incomparable Bonnie Raitt performing this heart-piercing song with the man who wrote it. Wow.
It is barely possible to put into words what a performance like this can bring to the listener. Only the highest form of musical artistry can make one feel joy in the beauty of a song and shed tears of empathy at the same time. Masterful writing and masterful performance from these two.
Uninterruptedly beautiful and apt is this comment ,perfectly described ❤
Many years ago I heard NPR's Scott Simon interview Bonnie. She had released a new album and was on the road pushing it. The interview was remarkably sensitive and moving, and when it ended I was in tears. Bonnie said there were a number of slower pieces she performs with each concert, songs like this one. What surprised me was her saying that she has to give so much to sing songs like this that she is limp and hollow afterward. She said she could never sing a song like this one and then go on to "I Can't Make You Love Me" or "Angel from Montgomery" right afterward. Instead she has to do a few fast, bluesy numbers while she regains the emotional strength to do the next heartbreak song. What an amazing woman. What an amazing performer.
"I Can't Make You Love Me" HAS TO BE the ultimate, most direct, song of resigned, unrequited love ever recorded, and Bonnie brings so much heart-rending soul to it!!
Thanks for sharing!
I hate crying in front of my computer. I feel such a fool! This is a beautious performance.
Oh yes! She always makes you feel what she feels. Beauteous, for certain.
I found a cassette tape of my Dad singing this for my Mom back in 1999... I'll always hear his voice when I listen to it
What a legacy of love, my friend.
@@annemorrissey7372 Indeed. They may be divorced now, but their love flourished for years and they raised lots of loving kids together.
Very lucky🙏
I've been a BR fan since I was in my early 20's. She never fails to gives me goosebumps. Such an amazing musician. Along with Richard Thompson who wrote this beautiful masterpiece
I first heard Bonnie when I was a young teen. Back in the 70's. I feel in love with her and her voice. There no other like her. Bonnie thank you for many hours of listening pleasure. You always had that different but great style of music. I will love you and your music for as long as I live, Thank you.
Just magical, their voices blend like the river and sea.
Thank you soooo much Richard and Bonnie for this!!! One of my Favorite songs!!! Thank you Bonnie for including Richard in this for he has written this beautiful song!!! Most song writers don't get recognized for the work they had done!!! Beautiful song Richard.... And very well done singing this and being so gracious to Richard for who had wrote this!!! You guys ROCK!!!!!!!
I just listened to 5 different musicians versions. It's such a beautiful song. Bonnie makes you feel the pain
Pain and solace. Her voice makes you feel both.
She always does.
She always does.
Love you to listen to Jerry Lynch version. Very Beautiful too
Bonnie has such soul in her voice .
This is the most soulful performance of such a poetic song...ever! Bonnie Raitt can capture the human heart's expression of blues surmounted by none...a beautiful performer...heart and soul in this song.
this is the best I've ever heard her, and of course it's a perfect song to begin with.
'Been a fan of these two for decades. Whenever Richard is in town, we go see him. He's much better known in the UK than in North America. So many people you talk to have never heard of him (she said, scratching her head...)
Bonnie Raitt has been with me for all of my adult life. When I was 18 I found her music. And here she is, The Angel from Montgomery with the King of the Dreaming Isles. Beyond words.
It doesn't come much better than this. Such a heartfelt performance & Richard's astounding harmonies, during the middle sections, were sheer bliss.
By far the most beautiful of lyrics,and voices. I love this and have for years. He and Linda were a beautiful couple,he and Bonnie are a beautiful couple of singer, songwriters who sings this beautifully.
Oh Bonnie and Richard....could this favorite possibly ever be more touching than in this performance? Thanks for posting this.
How can anyone have a dry eye when watching this ? I can't . A beautiful song sung with such emotion. A stunning voice with one of my favourite musicians of all time . Thanks Bonnie, thank you Richard.
Bonnie sings with such authentic emotion.Truly amazing artist.....
This is one of those moments that the people fortunate enough to witness it in person don't realize how special it really is.
Gorgeous beautiful and so sad…two great great singers…
Raitt honors (and doubles down on) the heartbreak in the original and makes the song her own. Linda Thompson's version expresses her sorrow with exquisite restraint, while Bonnie lets the raw emotion carry her. A cover version should bring something new to the song, and Bonnie and Richard do that beautifully while preserving its elegiac tone. It brings tears to my eyes every time.
Totally agree! :)
Don’t agree. Her voice is too strident for the lyrics and emotion underpinning the song. Another interpretation, obviously, but doesn’t compare, in my opinion, with the original by Linda.
We can agree to disagree and love what we love tho' it may be different and still love each other
@@davidkinley3161 I agree! This is not a song to be hollered like that.
I doubt many would agree that Bonnie "hollered" in this version. She poured out from the bottom of her heart.
Bonnie sings raw emotion. Saw her in Boston a few years ago and she played I Can’t Make You Love Me for probably the 6000th time, and she had tears in her eyes.
Just beautiful. Be thankful that you can hear this magic.
Good God every time and every vid I see of Ms. Rait just makes me want more and I end up without sleep and my wife asking wtf and I just say Bonnie, Prine and Allison, Guy Clark.
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After 20+ years, still as right, as perfect as ever. Music holds truth that time can't alter, except to make it more true.
I lost the love of my life ten years ago that shared her favorite time nearly every evening..."the dimming of the day". Love her, and the two talents in this video!
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope this music brings joy as well as sadness.
How absolutely beautiful and true. Something all of us have known but lack ability to express
Bonnie Rait is the Prima Donna of her genre. Just love that bit of gravel in her voice.
The harmonies on the chorus are just sublime!
This live performance blew my mind 😢
When my Dad passed, I posted this song to my FB and my Mom heard it and it took her to that place with him. 14 months later, she passed and I played it for her on my FB. I can't hear it today without thinking of them both...
This song, this performance, remind me so much of decades ago when I first heard Fairweather Convention's song, Who Knows Where the Time Goes, by Sandy Denny. Richard Thompson's musical career was beginning. Sandy's was sadly soon to end in an accident. But the feeling expressed in both songs is lovely.
Fairport Convention
I listen to this about five times a day. I just cant get enough of it! I think the best song ive ever heard!!!
...so many hours of pleasure and entertainment from one woman. such a great career. I really appreciate what she's given to us.
Breaks my heart wide open when I hear it .The passion ; the harmonies .I have to remind myself to breathe .
This gave me comfort my friend lost her husband thank you for the song
The most lovely .. Of weeps best reason ...
For any soul... ❤
I know I am lucky cause i got to play with her back in 72 in woodstock...great song.
Joseph Keller Dad;s Gonna Kill Me
Genius x two... Makes me cry everytime I hear this. Bonnie Raitt is spectacular and Richard Thompson is a poet! XXX
Two of my all-time favorite musicians. Brilliant!
Let's not underestimate the pleasure of Bonnie and Paul Brady's rendition, harmonies. Played @ the Florida Theatre recently...still feel the glow.
I spent Xmas with an old friend. Really need her company it's been a hard year. She gone back on the road now. Played this just after she left. Just played it again. Can't stop the tears
Saw Richard & Linda sing this live in 1979 in Glasgow. This version is excellent, but you'd have to be there all those years ago to appreciate the original. And Gerry Rafferty was on the same concert.
You were so lucky to be there! Richard is a GENIUS. Bonnie's raspy voice is perfect with his for heartbreaking music that reaches the soul. Listened to this repeatedly for years. A masterpiece. 💖💖💖💖
I always loved Gerry Rafferty, too.💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
In Richard's new book, he reveals something a bit startling about Rafferty.
Richard and Bonnie. 'Doesn't get any better than this. Happy Birthday, Bonnie Raitt!
Here's a case in point when life experience just speaks in the art.
There is almost a fatigue in her voice that makes this all the more poignant.
FLAWLESS.
+harmoniabalanza A good point that I hear now that you mention it. What a beautiful, touching song. A true gem.
Exactly right. Her interpretation captures the essence of the song with her world-weary vocal.
Mr. Richard Thompson, a great British songwriter, and a beautiful version of one of his songs by the talented Bonnie Raitt.
I do love you Bonnie....always have...and this is truely one of my favorite songs that you apply your magic to....RT's harmonies just put it over the top...bliss
A great version of a true classic song, the depths of the
true meaning of these lyrics are the reason Good Music becomes GREAT Music
What days have come to keep us far apart?A broken promise or a broken heartNow all the bonnie birds have wheeled awayI need you at the dimming of the dayI Love this version
This is beyond performance this is straight from the heart and enhanced by the prescence of Richard T.
Voices are spun with gold and our ears are rich with this heavenly assault of bliss
Donnie Maxwell yes I often image the symphony of angels that will some day becon me to heaven
@@ivyedan7183 it's "beckon" :)
Well said Donnie
How can anyone hate on Bonnie? She's pure music - tons of soul and gives it everything she has. I never get the feelin when I hear her recorded or live that she is just mailing it in. It's always genuine, heartfelt, and sung likes it being sung for the first time.
Missed the opportunity to see her live in San Antonio, TX this October. My what an opportunity I missed. She is fabulous!! Thankful for RUclips and especially this duet.
Yea
Ohhhhh........I so love this song. So love to listen to Bonnie Raitt sing just about anything! I have been her biggest fan since I first heard her singing in 1971. Channeling my husband tonight, as I listen to this wonderful song
You know what will never be here on this earth but wonderful would be: Richard singing this with Sandy Denny, their's was a bond sent from above.
THAT, I would have loved to have heard! :)
That earthly loving voice that tells the story we all live from time to time; she shares with us to ease the pain... Love to you hon
Evocative song by the great Richard Thompson, resonates with me and with a lot of people musing on lost love..
Love this song and have for many years.......beautiful!
It doesn't get much better than this.
Well actually it does... Linda Thompson, Richard's ex-wife sings it much better than Ms.Raitt.... Don't get me wrong, Bonnie is o.k and she has more power in her pipes but Linda makes the song BEAUTIFUL - if you don't believe me check it out yourselves.
@@EnosEverything Going through the different versions now. YES..I think Linda Thompson nails this song!
What beautiful, simple magic two amazing musicians can weave.
Bonnie Raitt...WOW...women are a higher life form! A beautiful artist whose lyrics and song redirect your thoughts either to the place of the song or some other place or other time or love in your life. A twilight of heart and soul and God's gift of sound...a siren sound so lovely your thoughts disengage from the moment and dwell in a higher level of life...time out to ponder what was and what might have been...or tears come too late by years...the beauty of mind and music and Bonnie Raitt...
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. It will be like Greensleeves 500 years from now when nobody knows where it came from.
IF our species, or any life on this globe is still around to hear it then. ;) :( :(
This is Richard Thompsons best song. Bonnie nailed it.
A union of an angel and a god. Magnificent. Thanks to Bonnie and Richard for ALL of their wonderful music, God bless them both for the happiness and sadness they have given us the soulful opportunity to ponder..
tom wray well said
Well technically Bonnie is a Goddess!
l like how you put that sir and agree.
@@The_Dance_Club_of_Gene_Kelly or an angel! or both!
You nailed it! Beautifully stated.
Bonnie Raitt,Richard Thompson, brilliant❤🎸
One if the best love songs I have ever heard. Thank you.
The first time I heard this song was on a Mary Black DVD. I formed and shed the thickest tears ever. I cried for 5 days!! Single and bashed and bruised. It reminded me of when my 8 year boyfriend married someone else. I waited and they divorced but but but can’t go back to him older. Shame. For years I thought I needed him.
Bonnie is just wonderful, plain and simple, and it took so long for people to recognise this. Thank God for Bonnie and I’m not religious, she makes me cry with the depth of her emotion on this song...I love it
Was working in the centre of Birmingham. One day, the whole place was full of people who looked happy to be there. Asked one of them what was going on. "Bonnie Raitt at Symphony Hall" I had never heard of her. I have now!
I would like to have this version of this song on endless repeat.
try this one ruclips.net/video/WYdNKUuFjbo/видео.html
Holy shit....I'm in tears....geezus....😭
Regardless of who sings this, the words will always send chills up my spine. Especially now, when I have lost an incredible love....
Oh man, I've died and gone to heaven. My Richard playing his song with Bonnie singing. Just wonderful!
This is astounding. No better interpretation of this beautiful song is possible.
That's a good opinion. The version I believe nailed it was with his wife. Bonnie seems a little intense to me for this song. Fine singer though.
yeah I like Linda's version too seems more nuances. But Bonnie never leaves a song worse than before
Linda Thompson's duet with Richard on Pour Down Like Silver is the gold standard. But Bonnie adds something as well. Such a great song... How does someone conceive of something like this? Great songwriters just amaze me.
Thompson and David Gilmour, methinks
A lot of music brings me out in goose bumps. Not much gives me goose bumps over my entire body. That's an awesome performance of a fine song.
Great duet.
Wow two best favorites together in an impeccibly touching performance? Unbelievable, and one of my favorite songs from Richard. Love it!!!
Thank you, as always and again, for sharing your gifts of music and lyrics, Bonnie and Richard. Many blessings.
First time I’ve heard this song. Started tearing up when she started singing. Amazing tune from two amazing artists.
Saw them play this together again live last night and had to come back for another helping. What a beautiful version of a gorgeous song...
Ray S. You lucky person you!
Consider yourself "BLESSED" to have had the opportunity to experience that live, and in person!!!! ;)
Bonnie Raitt is a Queen . She delivers this wonderful song with power and sensitivity . Beautiful together , these masters deliver a beautiful rendition . Thanks for this . George Lewis, Sr
2 great artists + a wonderful song sung in a beautiful style
Loved her from the 1st time I heard her. Her soul reaches out in her music.
A match made in heaven..both moving and beautiful.
Both of them are survivors. Bonnie has played with everyone and she is great at finding the heart of a song. Richard Thompson is simply magical.
Hard to believe Richard is 70 this year!
Bonnie is a high musician artist! I love her bluesy style! And a so pretty and elegant lady! You have all my compliments!
"Two absolute masters of their craft like bookends securing priceless novels." Veritas Obscuurum
a great song and a singer that does it justice...............awesome
I just stumbled on this. Wow, I had no idea Bonnie Raitt has pipes like that. Holy ... she’s got an incredible voice.
@Wil RockQ You've been missing out :-) Bonnie plays a mean slide, too. Cheers,
Beautiful Love Song.
The most beautiful folk song. I must record this soon for the younger generation to hear it. Such an amazing song, lyrically and musically. I cried for 5 days the first time I heard this song. It certainly moved my stuck sad emotions to the forefront. Good grief.
Masterpiece. Saddest song ever.
Who said we only hear bad news all the time and the world is got to pot, I bring you good news, take a few minutes to sit down and listen to this song, listen to the words of the master songwriter, player/singer Mr Richard Thompson, listen to the killer singing and playing of blessed sister Bonnie Raitt. Now you will know fo great this world is when we have got 2 championing people like those two Queen Bonnie & King Richard
So beautiful
Fantastic!
A hauntingly beautiful song, makes my hair stand on end.
I could listen to this all day....
Bonnie songs with great emotional power and fervor. And Richard is a genius singer/ songwriter. Bonnie does a stunning version with Paul Brady as well.
It’s here on YT, a lovely version.