• From: Grapevine, Tejas
  • Registered: 2009-11-03
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Topic: Bonnie Raitt

Susan and I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Bonnie Raitt in concert last night at Pala Casino in northern San Diego County.  The venue depressed me but I'm not going to focus on the negative here.

How does a left brain individual like me describe the joy in my heart listening to an icon in the industry like Bonnie sing and play.  Words come to mind like Grace, Class, Style and unbelevable Talent.  She is such a great Lady and even after 40 years of performing, she was sincerely appreciative of the applause she so duly deserved for her performance.  We truly enjoyed the show.

Early on in the performance she played songs like "Walking Blues" from her 1971 debut album, "Too Long at the Fair" from her 1972 Give It Up release and "Thing Called Love" from 1989's Nick of Time.  It brought a smile to my face just wondering how this song is going to sound on Dust Bowl.  Most of the band leaves the stage and it's just her and Hutch Hutchinson (her bass player) and she picks up an acoustic, sits on a stool, the lights get lowered and she begins to play Angel from Montgomery.  I'm not an emotional kind of guy, but that nearly brought tears to my eyes.  The quality of her voice, even at 61 years of age, is indescribable.  There wasn't a soul moving, talking or doing anything else during this tune.  She had the entire house absolutely mesmerized.
The band returns and she does the duet "Good Man, Good Woman" with her keyboard player, and of course "Lets Give Them Something to Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me."

She mentioned that she is working on a new album but didn't say when it was scheduled for release.

I'd go she her show again whenever she's in the same part of the world I am and I recommend you do as well.

2 Reply by Rocket (edited by Rocket 2011-01-22 19:51:49)

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Re: Bonnie Raitt

Nice review Rock.  Looks like you pulled one of my confusing twists with the mind in another world while writing about something else.  Thing Called Love is not going to be on Dust Bowl, but it is a John Hiatt song, and as You & Me have beenon a Hiatt mentioning kick lately, I see the reason for the slip.  It's Tennessee Plates by John Hiatt that will be on Dust Bowl.

Sorry I couldn't join in the depression / joy.  Never seen a concert at the Pala Casino, so not sure what to make of it being depressing unless you mean a casino in general... Now I've never to this day seen Bonnie Raitt, and THAT is sort of depressing, having been a big fan for, ...........many years now! Good to hear her voice is in fine form still.  Judy Collins is another one whose voice still has that loveliness to it.

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  • From: Grapevine, Tejas
  • Registered: 2009-11-03
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Re: Bonnie Raitt

Rocket wrote:

Nice review Rock.  Looks like you pulled one of my confusing twists with the mind in another world while writing about something else.  Thing Called Love is not going to be on Dust Bowl, but it is a John Hiatt song, and as You & Me have beenon a Hiatt mentioning kick lately, I see the reason for the slip.  It's Tennessee Plates by John Hiatt that will be on Dust Bowl.

Sorry I couldn't join in the depression / joy.  Never seen a concert at the Pala Casino, so not sure what to make of it being depressing unless you mean a casino in general... Now I've never to this day seen Bonnie Raitt, and THAT is sort of depressing, having been a big fan for, ...........many years now! Good to hear her voice is in fine form still.  Judy Collins is another one whose voice still has that loveliness to it.

Rock On & Keep the Faith,
Rocket


OOPs!  sorry about the wrong information.  Guess I should read the album list a little closer before I spout off.

As to depressing, yeah it's the whole indian casino thing.  Smoke filled room populated with people who look like they can't afford to be there spending money they dont have in hopes of hitting it big, which they never do.

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Re: Bonnie Raitt

Hi Rockfarmer,

I enjoyed reading your post,  BONNIE IS TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

If I had any guitar talent, the first thing I'd do is find me a real funky bass player and cover this song that Bonnie wrote. I love everything about this song from the funky intro to the lyrics, its my fav!!  And a little bit of a sleeper on an album that made Bonnie a household name, IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVqz0Bu-Ggk

Just in case you didn't know this thread was here, you may enjoy checking out some of the youTube clips etc.

http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4548

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Re: Bonnie Raitt

Angela wrote:

  BONNIE IS TOTALLY AWESOME!!!


Just in case you didn't know this thread was here, you may enjoy checking out some of the youTube clips etc.

http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4548

Yes indeedy Angela, that's why she's THE GODDESS   cool

Rocket, get yourself to a show. Really, just do it.

RIP Iron Man

Rock On and keep the Faith