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Released 35 years ago this June

Luck of the Draw

Bonnie Raitt · 1991

53 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk rock · Americana

A soulful blend of blues and folk rock that showcases Raitt's emotive vocals and masterful guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotive vocal storytelling
  • reflective late-night listening
  • intimate and personal moments
  • steady pacing throughout album
  • melodic, soothing background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 25, 1991, 'Luck of the Draw' was Bonnie Raitt's ninth studio album, following her commercial breakthrough with 'Nick of Time' in 1989. At this point in her career, Raitt was solidifying her status as a leading artist in the Americana genre after a resurgence in popularity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Something to Talk About 3:47
  • 2 Good Man, Good Woman 3:32
  • 3 I Can’t Make You Love Me 5:33
  • 4 Tangled and Dark 4:54
  • 5 Come to Me 4:20
  • 6 No Business 4:24
  • 7 One Part Be My Lover 5:05
  • 8 Not the Only One 5:03
  • 9 Papa Come Quick (Jody and Chico) 2:43
  • 10 Slow Ride 4:00
  • 11 Luck of the Draw 5:17
  • 12 All at Once 5:03

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