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The Bonnie Raitt Collection

Bonnie Raitt · 1990

75 min · 20 tracks · blues · folk rock · Americana

A compelling blend of blues, folk, and rock showcasing Raitt's emotive vocals and slide guitar prowess.

Why this album works

This collection not only achieved commercial success but also contributed to Bonnie Raitt's resurgence in popularity during the late '80s and early '90s. It features some of her most beloved tracks, helping to influence a generation of singer-songwriters and blues artists who followed in her footsteps.
Best for
steady mid-tempo groove throughout emotive vocals for reflective moments for relaxed gatherings
Context
Released in 1990, 'The Bonnie Raitt Collection' marked a significant moment in Raitt's career as it followed her commercial breakthrough with 'Nick of Time' (1989). This compilation brought together her earlier works, solidifying her legacy as a respected artist while introducing her music to a broader audience who may have missed her initial releases.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Willie Nelson· Steve Earle

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Finest Lovin' Man (edit) 3:58
  • 2 Give It Up or Let Me Go Standout 4:29
  • 3 Women Be Wise 3:23
  • 4 Under the Falling Sky 3:43
  • 5 Love Me Like a Man Standout 3:12
  • 6 Love Has No Pride 3:48
  • 7 I Feel the Same 4:39
  • 8 Guilty 3:00
  • 9 Angel From Montgomery (live) Standout 4:01
  • 10 What Is Success 3:29
  • 11 My First Night Alone Without You 3:03
  • 12 Sugar Mama 3:45
  • 13 Louise 2:45
  • 14 About to Make Me Leave Home 4:14
  • 15 Runaway 3:55
  • 16 The Glow 4:10
  • 17 (Goin') Wild for You 5:25
  • 18 Willya Wontcha 3:21
  • 19 True Love Is Hard to Find (edit) 3:38
  • 20 No Way to Treat a Lady 3:51

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