It’s always a great day when queen of the blues Bonnie Raitt takes the stage, and it’s even better when she does it with a song we’ve always loved! Last week saw Raitt perform on ABC’s brand new summer music series Greatest Hits where with the help of soul singer Andra Day, she dished out a fiery take on her own “Love Sneakin’ Up On You,” originally featured on 1994’s Longing In Their Hearts.
Armed with her green Fender Stratocaster, Bonnie Raitt is absolutely unstoppable even as she’s sharing the limelight with Day; whether it’s trading vocal licks back and forth with the 31 year old singer songwriter or taking a step back to focus on slide guitar duties while Andra belts out a line or two, there’s no denying that this is a classic case of teacher meeting student as Bonnie delivers yet another performance for the ages, highlighted by an absolutely stellar guitar solo that kicks off at 1:56.
HITS – ‘Greatest Hits: 1990-1995’ – The early 1990s produced iconic artists from a variety of genres that continue to hold their popularity today. The greatest hits from the 1990-1995 musical era are celebrated with timeless performances by Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Montell Jordan and Seal, including a duet featuring Bonnie Raitt and Andra Day performing an enthralling collaboration of their hit songs ‘Love Sneaking Up On You’ and ‘Rise Up.’ Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, ‘Greatest Hits’ will air THURSDAY, JULY 21 on the ABC Television Network – May 16, 2016
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HITS – ‘Greatest Hits: 1990-1995’ – The early 1990s produced iconic artists from a variety of genres that continue to hold their popularity today. The greatest hits from the 1990-1995 musical era are celebrated with timeless performances by Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Montell Jordan and Seal, including a duet featuring Bonnie Raitt and Andra Day performing an enthralling collaboration of their hit songs ‘Love Sneaking Up On You’ and ‘Rise Up.’ Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, ‘Greatest Hits’ will air THURSDAY, JULY 21 on the ABC Television Network – May 16, 2016
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HITS – ‘Greatest Hits: 1990-1995’ – The early 1990s produced iconic artists from a variety of genres that continue to hold their popularity today. The greatest hits from the 1990-1995 musical era are celebrated with timeless performances by Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Montell Jordan and Seal, including a duet featuring Bonnie Raitt and Andra Day performing an enthralling collaboration of their hit songs ‘Love Sneaking Up On You’ and ‘Rise Up.’ Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, ‘Greatest Hits’ will air THURSDAY, JULY 21 on the ABC Television Network – May 16, 2016
by Byron Cohen /Getty Images
HITS – ‘Greatest Hits: 1990-1995’ – The early 1990s produced iconic artists from a variety of genres that continue to hold their popularity today. The greatest hits from the 1990-1995 musical era are celebrated with timeless performances by Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Montell Jordan and Seal, including a duet featuring Bonnie Raitt and Andra Day performing an enthralling collaboration of their hit songs ‘Love Sneaking Up On You’ and ‘Rise Up.’ Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, ‘Greatest Hits’ will air THURSDAY, JULY 21 on the ABC Television Network – May 16, 2016
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“There are things you dream about when you’re growing up and making music, and there are some things that you can’t even imagine.
For me, playing with Bonnie Raitt is one of those things. This is more than just a thrill, it is truly an honor.”
– Andra Day
Coming hot on the heels of the duo’s performance of Day’s 2015 smash hit “Rise Up,” this performance of “Love Sneakin’ Up On You” is every bit as electrifying as it was the first time we heard it so many years ago, and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way. Be sure to check it out in the video below, as well as Bonnie and Andra’s take on “Rise Up”!
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Bonnie Raitt Performs For Mavis Staples At 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
The annual ceremony, which was hosted by The Late Show‘s Stephen Colbert and attended by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Dec. 4, paid tribute to the 2016 honorees: pianist Martha Argerich, rock legends the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples, and singer-songwriter James Taylor. Bonnie Raitt joined
The blues artist estimates that she has guested on more than 100 songs. Her shortlist of the most unforgettable — with apologies to those left off the list.
“I’m in the Mood,” with John Lee Hooker (1989) This collaboration won a Grammy for best traditional blues recording, but that’s not why it ranks among Raitt‘s favorites: “I shared musical heat with John Lee Hooker.”
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“Someone To Love,” with Charles Brown (1992) Her duet with the famed blues singer and pianist appeared on his eponymous album, Someone To Love. Raitt says, “I adored the man and miss him every day.”
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“Hey There,” with John Raitt (1995) One of three duets on her father’s Broadway Legend album, this show-tune cover from The Pajama Game is, in Raitt’s words, “a daddy-daughter moment to cherish forever.”
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“I’m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town,” with Ruth Brown (1997) “When I sang it live with Ruth Brown, I’d ad lib: ‘I know it may sound funny / Funny as can be / But I’ve seen all your children / And one looks a whole lot like John Lee.’ That would break her up.”
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“I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues,” with Tony Bennett (2001) “Not sure I’ve got the right to sing with Tony Bennett,” says Raitt, a guest on Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues. “But I sure as hell didn’t refuse.”
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“You Remain” with Willie Nelson (2001) “I really only sang the background,” remembers Raitt, “But the song still stays in my heart.”
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“Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?” with Ray Charles (2004) “Ray Charles was ill and Genius Loves Company was his final album, but still, I got to sing with the man!”
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“A Sunday Kind of Love,” with Alicia Keys (2012) “Etta James had the voice I wish I had,” says Raitt, who paid tribute to the vocal legend with Alicia Keys at the 54th annual Grammy Awards.
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“The Pleasure’s All Mine,” with Jimmie Vaughn (2014) “I did it for the 40th anniversary of Austin City Limits,” Raitt recalls. “Love looking at it on YouTube.”
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“Wrap It Up,” with Brittany Howard (2014) At that same ACL celebration, the Alabama Shakes frontwoman joined Raitt for this 1968 R&B single: “Two chicks with guitars rocking the Sam & Dave classic. Big thrill.” Watch the performance here.
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An edited version of this story originally appeared in the Feb. 27 issue 6 (Volume 128)of Billboard.
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Bonnie has contributed a new recording of "Prison Bound Blues" written by Leroy Carr to a project called Better Than Jail, an extraordinary new album benefiting Free Hearts and Equal Justice USA. Better Than Jail is available everywhere today and features covers of iconic prison songs from Steve Earle, Taj Mahal,Margo Price, The War and Treaty and many more. The album seeks to raise awareness and support for the urgent need to reduce the harm of the criminal justice system. https://found.ee/BetterThanJail.
I'm so proud to have joined in with so many illustrious artists in creating this very special album in support of rural prison reform. Overlooked for far too long, this issue cuts across all cultural and political divides and deserves all our focused attention to finally bring about some swift and meaningful action. Better Than Jail is one of the most inspired and heartfelt albums I've been blessed to be a part of and I hope it sets a fire in hearts far and wide to join in our efforts." ~ Bonnie Raitt
Released on: 2024-10-04 Executive Producer: Brian Hunt Producer: Kenny Greenberg Producer: Wally Wilson Producer: Bonnie Raitt Recording Engineer: Jason Lehning at Sound Emporium Mastering Engineer: Alex McCollough at True East Mastering Production Assistant: Shannon Finnegan Mixer: Justin Niebank at Hounds Ear Music Publisher: Universal Music Corp. Composer, Lyricist: Leroy Carr ℗ Believe Entertainment Group and Wyatt Road Records
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Nothing in Rambling Ft. Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo' & Mick Fleetwood
In celebration of the band’s 50th Anniversary, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have just released Struck Down, their first studio album in eight years on Stony Plain Records. The ten-track album includes a wonderful cover of Memphis Minnie’s “Nothing in Rambling,” featuring longtime friends, T-Birds founding member Kim Wilson, along with Bonnie, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal and Mick Fleetwood. — BRHQ
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Little Feat - Long Distance Call
“I’ve always loved Little Feat and this new incarnation of the band is bringing some serious heat, cred and new blood to their enduring legacy. Every Feat fan loves us some Sam. I’m so glad he’s now gotten a chance to step out front and center and put his spin on these wonderful blues songs. I loved singing "Long Distance Call" with him, always one of my favorites, and Scott slayed on slide. Know you’ll enjoy hanging out with us at Sam’s Place!" -- Bonnie Raitt
“Long Distance Call” was written by blues legend, Muddy Waters. It has Sam Clayton and Bonnie Raitt on vocals, Scott Sharrard on Dobro, Fred Tackett on acoustic guitar, Tony Leone on drums, and Michael “The Bull” LoBue on harmonica. The album also features Bill Payne on piano and Kenny Gradney on bass.
Little Feat have composed an album that’s their love letter to the blues entitled, ‘Sam’s Place.’ “Long Distance Call” plus many other blues classics are on this album. You can stream and order ‘Sam’s Place’ here: https://orcd.co/samsplace
Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, Vol. 2, the anticipated new John Prine tribute record from Oh Boy Records, is out today. Stream/purchase HERE.
Created as a celebration of Prine’s life and career, the album features new renditions of some of Prine’s most beloved songs performed by Brandi Carlile (“I Remember Everything”), Tyler Childers (“Yes I Guess They Oughta Name A Drink After You”), Iris DeMent (“One Red Rose”), Emmylou Harris (“Hello In There”), Jason Isbell (“Souvenirs”), Valerie June (“Summer’s End”), Margo Price (“Sweet Revenge”), Bonnie Raitt (“Angel From Montgomery”), Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (“Pretty Good”), Amanda Shires (“Saddle in the Rain”), Sturgill Simpson(“Paradise”) and John Paul White (“Sam Stone”). Proceeds from the album will benefit twelve different non-profit organizations, one selected by each of the featured artists.
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Bonnie Raitt - Write Me a Few of Your Lines/Kokomo Blues
60 years anniversary celebration of Arhoolie
December 10, 2020
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Arhoolie Foundation celebrates it's 60th anniversary (1960-2020) with an online broadcast.
Bonnie Raitt - Shadow of Doubt
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
October 3, 2020
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass celebrates it's 20th anniversary with an online broadcast titled “Let The Music Play On”.
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Bonnie Raitt & Boz Scaggs - You Don't Know Like I Know
Farm Aid 2020 On the Road
Sam & Dave classic written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter.
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Sheryl Crow & Bonnie Raitt - Everything Is Broken
[Eric Clapton’s Crossroads 2019]
Eric Clapton, one of the world’s pre-eminent blues/rock guitarists, once again summoned an all-star team of six-string heroes for his fifth Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2019. Held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, the two-day concert event raised funds for the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, the chemical dependency treatment and education facility that Clapton founded in 1998.
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'A Tribute To Mose Allison'
Celebrates The Music Of An Exciting Jazz Master
Raitt contributed to a new album, If You're Going To The City: A Tribute To Mose Allison, which celebrates the late singer and pianist, who famously blended the rough-edged blues of the Mississippi Delta with the 1950s jazz of New York City.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Bonnie Raitt about her friendship with the Mose Allison. They're also joined by Amy Allison — his daughter, who executive produced the album — about selecting an unexpected list of artists to contribute songs to the album.
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