I knew Bonnie was the real deal when I first saw her in 1977. I just couldn’t figure out why it took the rest of the world forever to recognize her greatness. She’s one of the finest musicians to ever grace the stage. AND SOUL, GOOD GOD!!! She’s loaded with it. She will be remembered a long long time after she has gone.
I love this lady's music. I consider it my duty to introduce as many people from the younger generations to her music as possible. Listening to her music is like sitting down with an old friend
@Bonnie Raitt oh holy crap! You just made my day!!! You are wonderful, your music has gotten me through some really tuff times. Wishing you peace and happiness ♡♡♡
I met Bonnie briefly in the early 80s because I was friends with someone working for her. She didn't seem her best in those days, but I knew she'd recover and go on to greatness, and so she has.
STAYED UP HALF THE NIGHT WATCHING BONNIE AND HER BAND SING ON NEW YEARS NIGHT,I DON'T REMEMBER WHAT YEAR,BUT SHE HAS ALWAYS GOTTEN MY ATTENTION,AND ON NEW YEARS NIGHT I LET HER HAVE THE FLOOR, I'M 79 YEARS OLD NOW AND HER VIDEO IS A REMINDER OF JUST HOW GREAT SHE WAS.
workin as a stagehand, sittin on a road case on the side of the stage... cue the curtain, &... my life changed! ...i fell in love with music! ...i "liked" music before, but i fell "in-love" with music because of a beautiful red headed lady that pulled more SOUL outta one note on her guitar than most musicians could exude with a thousand notes... love u bonnie! thank u & god bless
A legend interviewing another legend. If you love Bonnie's blues, then do yourself a favor and listen to a few of her duets with her late father, John Raitt.
A constant for me with Bonnie is that she has those extra chops and confidence on reserve in a back pocket that never needs to be drawn. She is a woman who has loved, lost, and loved again. You can't put a "good Bonnie" down.
If you have never seen Bonnie Raitt live then I recommend you do. My husband and I saw her in Eugene, Oregon last Summer. Listening to her play live is just like listening to albums. We took a friend with us to the concert, he was a big fan of Bonnie when the concert was over. Smart man!!
@Bonnie Raitt Good morning Bonnie! I’m surprised to get an actual reply from you, but then again it confirms your always being consistently humble and caring. I first discovered you watching the No Nukes concert film in the Pillow Theater in Monterey, California. I heard your amazing voice and incredible guitar emanating from your radiant soul and was an instant fan. The very next day I bought my first Bonnie Raitt album, Sweet Forgiveness. I loved and love every single song. A couple years later or so, I saw you in concert in Seattle at the Bumbershoot festival. Stevie Ray Vaughan had played before you, and I caught just the very tail end of his set. You came on stage and sincerely praised him. I thought, “How cool that she talked so highly of him when he is lesser known than her.” You not only lifted the energy in that venue, you also touched hearts. At the end of your set, you thanked the audience for affording you to do what you love. Again, I thought, « What humility ! » A decade or so later, I saw you in concert in Los Angeles. You were the same vibrant, talented, down-to-earth, beautiful soul as ever. When I lived in Marin County and volunteered for a short while at Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center, I learned that you had been part of a benefit concert for them. I’ve known of your other contributions to globally and nationally known benefits, but to be involved with such a small practically unknown nonprofit revealed more about your giving heart. I’m also aware of how you have campaigned so the older rhythm and blues artists can get royalties for their work. I’m sure there are many more contributions you have made to mankind of which I am unaware. In this interview it is pointed out that you have the voice of an angel. My sense is that you are an angel with a voice that uplifts the human race. My mother was an angel, so I know one when I see one. A little about myself so you know who is writing to you. I am a 63-year-old gay man of Samoan, English, and German ancestry. I’m a psychotherapist. I live on the amazingly beautiful Olympic Peninsula. I have an Icelandic horse. Like you, I have a spiritual background but am no longer associated with my childhood religion, Mormon. I tend toward Buddhism and Hinduism but consider myself free spiritually. Thank you for taking the time to write me. Again, you’ve touched my heart. Thank you for being a positive example for betterment. Much love, appreciation and admiration, Lloyd
As a 60 y/o gay man who fell in "love" with Bonnie and her music in the 1970's, I always had the thought that if I was straight Bonnie would be the type of woman I'd be attracted to.
I’m a 66 year old slide guitar playing gay man who always loved her. And if I was straight she’d be the woman for me. But I’m not but I have gained so much from her songs and guitar playing ever since I was in San Francisco in 1977 and heard What Is Success and knew she was special.
To the depths of her soul - a true Scorpio (I know - I'm one, too - ex alcoholic & a person who has always said what's on my mind. Love Bonnie Raitt🥰🎶🎸👩🦰 I quit the booze when my other fave musician & fellow Scorpio Gordon Lightfoot got himself sober, too.
I bumped into her (literally) coming out of an elevator, at the WHFS studios in Bethesda, MD, a long time ago. She was with Cerphe Coldwell, a DJ of that radio station.
I Was Always Pissed When People Referred To The Blues & Only Talked About The Boys......"Hey! What About BONNIE??" The Woman Can PLAY It & SING It - Not Only WITH The Best Of Them, She IS One Of The Best Of Them!! And She LEARNED IT From The Very Best Of Blues Musicians! I've Enjoyed Her Blues & Slide Guitar For Decades & She Was Beyond Brilliant..... By The Time She FINALLY Got All Those Grammys - I Was Thinking - "Well, Duh!! Took You Guys Long Enough To Recognize Her!!" But When I Heard Her & Stevie Ray Vaughan On The Same Stage @ Colorados' Red Rocks Just Four Years Before Stevie Was Tragically Killed, It Was Blues Heaven!!! Two Of My Favorite Artists & Their Bands I Saw Live Regularly But Seperately ....It Was A Dream Come True! Not To Be Forgotten! Stevie Entered AA & 12-Step Recovery For His Severe & Lifelong Alcohol & Drug Addictions About The Same Time I First Went To AA, As Well, In Late 1986.... He Was Fresh Out Of His Rehab Treatment When He Went Back On The Road & Joined Up With Bonnie On Tour - & I Know Exactly What She's Describing..... Stevie Was Literally REBORN!!!🙌 Clean & Sober From Lifelong Alcohol & Cocaine Addiction & Completely Committed To The Sober Life! He Didn't Even Smoke Anymore! And His Spirit & Talent WERE Indeed Unleashed Like I Had Never Heard Before His Sobriety - He & His Whole Band Were ALL Sober! But Stevie Wasn't Just Loved For His Music - He Was A Sweetheart & He Loved People So Much, He Also Loved Helping Them & Sharing His Addiction & Sobriety Story With His Audiences - It Was How He Could Best Give Back For The Second Chance @ Life He Had Been Given - I Was So Proud Of Stevie For That & I Told Him Just That When I Saw Him Last - Just Weeks Before He Tragically Left Us In Late 1990..... I Knew He Was Helping Inspire & Save Lives Of Countless People He Entertained Every Night But Never Got To Know! Thank God Bonnie Is Still Sober, Healthy & Going Strong & Touring....I Still Miss Stevie Dearly! Hear Stevie Himself Share His Very Personal Story From One Of His AA Meetings - Recorded To Be Shared & Help Whomever It Might - It Can Be Heard In It's Entirety On RUclips - Search SRV Sobriety Story..... Thanks Bonnie! Thanks, Stevie, For The Incredible & The Memories & The Heartfelt Support! Soul💞Soul, Always💗😘
I'm glad she was amongst us doing what she does while I was here and not before or after...a bit selfish I suppose but so be it if that's what I am by saying this, then that's what I am...
Mike Schmelzer Not any more unfortunately. I was her biggest fan in the early days but she just doesn’t have it anymore except for occasional flashes of brilliance like her fairly recent Slipstream album. However her latest follow up was back to painting-by-numbers formulaic blandness.
Hi Ronald, are you family of Stevie / Jimmy maybe ? Why not take a look at my Bonnie fansite. There you'll find every youtube video sorted by year / event etc. and so much more. Click on the round info button on this video to see it. I'm sure you'll find that interview there. If you become a member by creating an account you'll find some other treasures inside the Cinema ! Hope to welcome you soon, Greetings, Eric
No,I was adopted. No chance of being related to SRV. But thanks for reply. BTW,I note that actress Jennifer Love Hewitt loves Bonnie....even covered one of her songs ("Something To Talk About"). Now,if only she'd take that secret hobby of hers (electric guitar playing) and DO something with it!!
Hope she finally found how Fender's first stratocaster series from a lady got duplicated by numbers farther known to her. I bought one and spoke with her agent. A legendary talent and sure she is stubborn. Good. 088 was the key magical number of how many?
💖💕♥️💞 What hard minded, good hearted women! 💋A long time forgotten are dreams that just fell by the way The good life he promised ain't what she's living today But she never complains of the bad times or bad things he's done, Lord She just talks about the good times they've had and all the good times to come She's a good-hearted woman in love with a good-timin' man She loves him in spite of his ways that she don't understand Through teardrops and laughter, they'll pass through this world hand-in-hand, A good-hearted woman loving her good timing man He like the night life, the bright lights and good-timin' friends When the party's all over she'll welcome him back home again Lord knows she don't understand him, but she does the best that she can…👍
I've drank with the boys I've driven race cars don't tell me I can't. I find men who I know won't tell me what how and when. I got sick and had to quit too. that's why I love her so much. I want to meet her.
I never met you dear.... But i see s whole lotta me in you!! And its ok!!! As for marriage.. two Capt in the cockpit... Just trade legs and it all works out... Youll alwsys be the best; fint forget we love YOU!!! As is... You don't owe anyone an explanation!! Kis
My cousin was in Australia a few years ago and was taking some kind of zoo tour. He said that Bonnie was one of the people in the group. He said that he didn't bother her because she didn't want to talk with anyone. I said Bonnie Raitt? Yeah. THE Bonnie Raitt? Yeah. She didn't talk with anyone? No. He is so full of shit.
The most underrated performer in history. Love ya Bonnie and always will!
ruclips.net/video/q6O3lN2NoJg/видео.html
Underrated?? Ok, by the industry especially in early & middle years, but never by those who know & listen to her. 🙌💗💥
She's a living legend.
Love you so Bonnie
Hi Donna! I just watched this interview again. I love Bonnie with a passion❤
I knew Bonnie was the real deal when I first saw her in 1977. I just couldn’t figure out why it took the rest of the world forever to recognize her greatness. She’s one of the finest musicians to ever grace the stage. AND SOUL, GOOD GOD!!! She’s loaded with it. She will be remembered a long long time after she has gone.
I love this lady's music. I consider it my duty to introduce as many people from the younger generations to her music as possible. Listening to her music is like sitting down with an old friend
@Bonnie Raitt oh holy crap! You just made my day!!! You are wonderful, your music has gotten me through some really tuff times. Wishing you peace and happiness ♡♡♡
NO ONE can walk on stage slinging a guitar and tear the joint down like Bonnie.
Fuck Yeah!
I met Bonnie briefly in the early 80s because I was friends with someone working for her. She didn't seem her best in those days, but I knew she'd recover and go on to greatness, and so she has.
STAYED UP HALF THE NIGHT WATCHING BONNIE AND HER BAND SING ON NEW YEARS NIGHT,I DON'T REMEMBER WHAT YEAR,BUT SHE HAS ALWAYS GOTTEN MY ATTENTION,AND ON NEW YEARS NIGHT I LET HER HAVE THE FLOOR, I'M 79 YEARS OLD NOW AND HER VIDEO IS A REMINDER OF JUST HOW GREAT SHE WAS.
workin as a stagehand, sittin on a road case on the side of the stage... cue the curtain, &... my life changed! ...i fell in love with music! ...i "liked" music before, but i fell "in-love" with music because of a beautiful red headed lady that pulled more SOUL outta one note on her guitar than most musicians could exude with a thousand notes... love u bonnie! thank u & god bless
Glad i have lived in the same world that Bonnie made music. Blessed.
Bless you Bonnie
December 2024 - watching this from all those years back - and it all still rings true. You keep on keepin' on, girl!
I'm impressed by her honesty, and her willingness to really examine herself- (there's no personal growth without that).
Ok 🙏🙏🙏🙏
God will walk with you always🙏🙏
She will always be that to me . Her spirit screams honesty and the power to heal herself and others through her emotional songs .
A legend interviewing another legend. If you love Bonnie's blues, then do yourself a favor and listen to a few of her duets with her late father, John Raitt.
Good idea....and have a visit to www.bonnieraitt.eu/gallery
Truth. Respect. Long live Bonnie.
Her voice breaks my heart. Even happy songs.
@Bonnie Raitt saw you at Tufts Univ. 70’s. Just you & Freebo. Magical night for me.
Then again much more recently in Portland Maine.
Thanks❤️
@Bonnie Raitt anytime soul sista.
A constant for me with Bonnie is that she has those extra chops and confidence on reserve in a back pocket that never needs to be drawn. She is a woman who has loved, lost, and loved again. You can't put a "good Bonnie" down.
I quit drinking on February 11th 2023. It feels great and Bonnie’s music has always moved my heart
If you have never seen Bonnie Raitt live then I recommend you do. My husband and I saw her in Eugene, Oregon last Summer. Listening to her play live is just like listening to albums. We took a friend with us to the concert, he was a big fan of Bonnie when the concert was over. Smart man!!
One of my favorite artists...extremely talented!!
Bonnie, hope you've regained your health. Nice to hear this again & see you both. Here for you, if there's anything I can do... 💗🙌💥
This sixty minutes review was Just Outstanding ❤ thanks all, John Barnett revisited October 2023❤ Still Tangled and Dark ❤
Thank you for making this awesome channel!! I love getting lost in Bonnie and her music.
Integrity, humility, and talent!
@Bonnie Raitt Good morning Bonnie!
I’m surprised to get an actual reply from you, but then again it confirms your always being consistently humble and caring. I first discovered you watching the No Nukes concert film in the Pillow Theater in Monterey, California. I heard your amazing voice and incredible guitar emanating from your radiant soul and was an instant fan. The very next day I bought my first Bonnie Raitt album, Sweet Forgiveness. I loved and love every single song. A couple years later or so, I saw you in concert in Seattle at the Bumbershoot festival. Stevie Ray Vaughan had played before you, and I caught just the very tail end of his set. You came on stage and sincerely praised him. I thought, “How cool that she talked so highly of him when he is lesser known than her.” You not only lifted the energy in that venue, you also touched hearts. At the end of your set, you thanked the audience for affording you to do what you love. Again, I thought, « What humility ! » A decade or so later, I saw you in concert in Los Angeles. You were the same vibrant, talented, down-to-earth, beautiful soul as ever. When I lived in Marin County and volunteered for a short while at Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center, I learned that you had been part of a benefit concert for them. I’ve known of your other contributions to globally and nationally known benefits, but to be involved with such a small practically unknown nonprofit revealed more about your giving heart. I’m also aware of how you have campaigned so the older rhythm and blues artists can get royalties for their work. I’m sure there are many more contributions you have made to mankind of which I am unaware. In this interview it is pointed out that you have the voice of an angel. My sense is that you are an angel with a voice that uplifts the human race. My mother was an angel, so I know one when I see one.
A little about myself so you know who is writing to you. I am a 63-year-old gay man of Samoan, English, and German ancestry. I’m a psychotherapist. I live on the amazingly beautiful Olympic Peninsula. I have an Icelandic horse. Like you, I have a spiritual background but am no longer associated with my childhood religion, Mormon. I tend toward Buddhism and Hinduism but consider myself free spiritually.
Thank you for taking the time to write me. Again, you’ve touched my heart. Thank you for being a positive example for betterment.
Much love, appreciation and admiration,
Lloyd
STILL A REDHEAD AT 79 YRS OLD, MY NATURAL HAIR COLOR OUT OF A BOX,BUT WATCHING BONNIE SING AGAIN IS WONDERFUL 👍.
There a'nt nobody nowhere like Miss Bonnie
As a 60 y/o gay man who fell in "love" with Bonnie and her music in the 1970's, I always had the thought that if I was straight Bonnie would be the type of woman I'd be attracted to.
I’m a 66 year old slide guitar playing gay man who always loved her. And if I was straight she’d be the woman for me. But I’m not but I have gained so much from her songs and guitar playing ever since I was in San Francisco in 1977 and heard What Is Success and knew she was special.
I love Bonnie Raitt,, great singer, and killer guitar player. Not bad to look at either!
I've always loved her for being who she is...A talented ,,,tough real lovely funny woman.
Such a talented and dedicated musician.And a Scorpio!!
To the depths of her soul - a true Scorpio (I know - I'm one, too - ex alcoholic & a person who has always said what's on my mind. Love Bonnie Raitt🥰🎶🎸👩🦰 I quit the booze when my other fave musician & fellow Scorpio Gordon Lightfoot got himself sober, too.
Happy Birthday Bonnie...u winked at me in Santa Monica dec 18,1998...never forgot it...love u n yer music!!!!
@Bonnie Raitt gracias Bonnie..hope all is well and keep doing yer legendary music...much love to u
Love you Bonnie, incredible creativity, soooooo Kool!
wow I like this woman!!
I'd say Bonnie is a person that should you call her a friend and she accepts that, that she's means it.
I love my Bonnie. I've seen her ,I've never met her. my dream was to meet her. I'm alot like Bonnie. nobody tells me what to do. i love her music .
I bumped into her (literally) coming out of an elevator, at the WHFS studios in Bethesda, MD, a long time ago. She was with Cerphe Coldwell, a DJ of that radio station.
You can't sing like that without utterly perfect pitch and the vocal precision to deliver it.
I Was Always Pissed When People Referred To The Blues & Only Talked About The Boys......"Hey! What About BONNIE??" The Woman Can PLAY It & SING It - Not Only WITH The Best Of Them, She IS One Of The Best Of Them!! And She LEARNED IT From The Very Best Of Blues Musicians! I've Enjoyed Her Blues & Slide Guitar For Decades & She Was Beyond Brilliant..... By The Time She FINALLY Got All Those Grammys - I Was Thinking - "Well, Duh!! Took You Guys Long Enough To Recognize Her!!" But When I Heard Her & Stevie Ray Vaughan On The Same Stage @ Colorados' Red Rocks Just Four Years Before Stevie Was Tragically Killed, It Was Blues Heaven!!! Two Of My Favorite Artists & Their Bands I Saw Live Regularly But Seperately ....It Was A Dream Come True! Not To Be Forgotten! Stevie Entered AA & 12-Step Recovery For His Severe & Lifelong Alcohol & Drug Addictions About The Same Time I First Went To AA, As Well, In Late 1986.... He Was Fresh Out Of His Rehab Treatment When He Went Back On The Road & Joined Up With Bonnie On Tour - & I Know Exactly What She's Describing..... Stevie Was Literally REBORN!!!🙌 Clean & Sober From Lifelong Alcohol & Cocaine Addiction & Completely Committed To The Sober Life! He Didn't Even Smoke Anymore! And His Spirit & Talent WERE Indeed Unleashed Like I Had Never Heard Before His Sobriety - He & His Whole Band Were ALL Sober! But Stevie Wasn't Just Loved For His Music - He Was A Sweetheart & He Loved People So Much, He Also Loved Helping Them & Sharing His Addiction & Sobriety Story With His Audiences - It Was How He Could Best Give Back For The Second Chance @ Life He Had Been Given - I Was So Proud Of Stevie For That & I Told Him Just That When I Saw Him Last - Just Weeks Before He Tragically Left Us In Late 1990..... I Knew He Was Helping Inspire & Save Lives Of Countless People He Entertained Every Night But Never Got To Know! Thank God Bonnie Is Still Sober, Healthy & Going Strong & Touring....I Still Miss Stevie Dearly! Hear Stevie Himself Share His Very Personal Story From One Of His AA Meetings - Recorded To Be Shared & Help Whomever It Might - It Can Be Heard In It's Entirety On RUclips - Search SRV Sobriety Story..... Thanks Bonnie! Thanks, Stevie, For The Incredible & The Memories & The Heartfelt Support! Soul💞Soul, Always💗😘
I almost lost it when she kicked in to 'I can't Make You Love Me...' too powerful!!
So Beautiful and Talented Love her
I’d given Bonnie a hug and said but you’re not drinking today. You got your life back.
She is a national icon and the fact she and i Were born in 49!
Love you girl.
I'm glad she was amongst us doing what she does while I was here and not before or after...a bit selfish I suppose but so be it if that's what I am by saying this, then that's what I am...
GAWD , I love her ! American treasure.
Bonnie Raitts high with me,very talented Lady,with her raspy voice and kick ass guitar playing.
Too bad her and Gregg Allman, couldn't do a album of duets
"an honest,earthy confused woman"-great epitaph
...that lasted a long time.
You made Bonnie Raitt cry!
Dan Rather is pie-faced with love here
She has the sexiest voice on the planet.
Mike Schmelzer Not any more unfortunately. I was her biggest fan in the early days but she just doesn’t have it anymore except for occasional flashes of brilliance like her fairly recent Slipstream album. However her latest follow up was back to painting-by-numbers formulaic blandness.
The "greatess woman" In country blues... 👍
Classy lady
The first time I saw her, it was just herself, her guitar, & a barstool; & the guys all fell in love w/her.
I so relate to everything she is saying here...damn!
My idol.
@Bonnie Raitt It would help if you were fluent in English before you try to pass yourself off as Bonnie Raitt.
@Bonnie Raitt I believe Bonnie knows how to spell.
She is a good blue lady 🙏🙏🎸🎸
@Bonnie Raitt you just not you are better all you want to Play spider guitar I have buy one first 🙏🙏
@Bonnie Raitt I'm a big fan of your
@Bonnie Raitt ok
@Bonnie Raitt what's I just give you my email that all
I love you
I Love Bonnie!!!
So wonderful. Bonnie, my "patron saint." ; )
Where is that OTHER 60 minutes interview w/BONNIE? It was 25 mins. long and I can't find it anymore!!
Hi Ronald, are you family of Stevie / Jimmy maybe ?
Why not take a look at my Bonnie fansite. There you'll find every youtube video sorted by year / event etc. and so much more. Click on the round info button on this video to see it. I'm sure you'll find that interview there.
If you become a member by creating an account you'll find some other treasures inside the Cinema !
Hope to welcome you soon,
Greetings, Eric
No,I was adopted. No chance of being related to SRV.
But thanks for reply. BTW,I note that actress Jennifer Love Hewitt loves Bonnie....even covered one of her songs ("Something To Talk About"). Now,if only she'd take that secret hobby of hers (electric guitar playing) and DO something with it!!
❤
Hope she finally found how Fender's first stratocaster series from a lady got duplicated by numbers farther known to her. I bought one and spoke with her agent. A legendary talent and sure she is stubborn. Good. 088 was the key magical number of how many?
God bless SRV.
The sexiest woman on the planet.
So glad she quit the drinky drinky
Yeah Dan Rather f*** 2x.
Bonnie Raitt has one of
the most powerful & beautiful
voices in this entire world.
💖💕♥️💞 What hard minded, good hearted women! 💋A long time forgotten are dreams that just fell by the way
The good life he promised ain't what she's living today
But she never complains of the bad times or bad things he's done, Lord
She just talks about the good times they've had and all the good times to come
She's a good-hearted woman in love with a good-timin' man
She loves him in spite of his ways that she don't understand
Through teardrops and laughter, they'll pass through this world hand-in-hand,
A good-hearted woman loving her good timing man
He like the night life, the bright lights and good-timin' friends
When the party's all over she'll welcome him back home again
Lord knows she don't understand him, but she does the best that she can…👍
I've drank with the boys I've driven race cars don't tell me I can't. I find men who I know won't tell me what how and when. I got sick and had to quit too. that's why I love her so much. I want to meet her.
She has gotten better with age.
She actually looks better today at 70 than she did then at 50.
Holy shit, Dan looks like Steve Bannon. But, Bonnie, what's your favorite Lowell George story? I'm sure she has a bunch of them.
Her and Linda Ronstadt my favs.
Such a sweet beautiful sexy talented woman!
You rock Bonnie!!!
I never met you dear.... But i see s whole lotta me in you!! And its ok!!!
As for marriage.. two Capt in the cockpit... Just trade legs and it all works out... Youll alwsys be the best; fint forget we love YOU!!! As is... You don't owe anyone an explanation!!
Kis
My cousin was in Australia a few years ago and was taking some kind of zoo tour. He said that Bonnie was one of the people in the group. He said that he didn't bother her because she didn't want to talk with anyone.
I said Bonnie Raitt? Yeah.
THE Bonnie Raitt? Yeah.
She didn't talk with anyone? No.
He is so full of shit.
my Nick name use to be bitch from hell. I love you Bonnie!
she was divorced soon after
Janis Joplin NOT on drugs.