Knowra Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt is an American singer, songwriter, and slide guitarist whose blues-rooted music blends rock, country, and folk. Her 1990 album Nick of Time brought her broad commercial success.
Slide Guitar : A guitar technique that changes pitch by moving a smooth object along the strings. Raitt became known for expressive slide-guitar playing, especially on electric guitar.
Nick of Time : Bonnie Raitt’s 1989 album, a commercial breakthrough that won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its success returned Raitt to prominence after years without a major-label recording contract.
John Raitt : An American musical-theater and opera singer who was Bonnie Raitt’s father. His stage career gave Raitt an early connection to professional performance and music.
Grammy Awards : Annual awards presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievements in recorded music. Raitt’s 1990 sweep of four awards, including Album of the Year, transformed her career.
Blues : A musical tradition built around expressive vocals, characteristic rhythms, and recurring harmonic patterns. Blues phrasing and repertoire form the foundation of Raitt’s musical style.
Luck of the Draw : Bonnie Raitt’s 1991 album, featuring the hit single “Something to Talk About.” It sustained the mainstream success begun by Nick of Time .
Lowell George : An American singer, guitarist, and songwriter who founded the band Little Feat. George produced Raitt’s 1972 album Give It Up .
Little Village : A short-lived American rock supergroup formed by Ry Cooder, John Hiatt, Nick Lowe, and Jim Keltner. Raitt contributed vocals to the group’s 1992 album, connecting her to its roots-rock circle.
Delta Blues : A regional blues style from the Mississippi Delta, often featuring solo vocals and guitar. Raitt’s slide playing draws on the spare, vocal-like guitar lines associated with this style.
I Can't Make You Love Me : A ballad written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin and recorded by Bonnie Raitt in 1991. Raitt’s restrained performance became one of her most enduring recordings.
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