The Best of Bonnie Raitt

The Best of Bonnie Raitt
Greatest hits album by Bonnie Raitt
Released	September 30, 2003
Genre	Rock
Length	76:27
Label	Capitol
Bonnie Raitt chronology
Silver Lining (2002) The Best of Bonnie Raitt (2003) Souls Alike (2005)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

The Best of Bonnie Raitt is a 2003 compilation album by Bonnie Raitt, released by Capitol Records.

Reception

Thom Jurek of AllMusic wrote in his review, "Here is the astonishing range, from deep blue-eyed bluesy soul, sheeny reggae-tinged pop, and adult rock & roll that moves and inspires anyone with an open mind." ^[1]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Original album	Length
1.	"Thing Called Love"	John Hiatt	Nick of Time (1989)	3:50
2.	"Nick of Time"	Bonnie Raitt	Nick of Time	4:06
3.	"Love Letter"	Bonnie Hayes	Nick of Time	4:06
4.	"Have a Heart"	Hayes	Nick of Time	4:48
5.	"Something to Talk About"	Shirley Eikhard	Luck of the Draw (1991)	3:47
6.	"I Can't Make You Love Me"	Mike Reid; Allen Shamblin	Luck of the Draw	5:32
7.	"Not the Only One" (radio edit)	Paul Brady	Luck of the Draw	4:11
8.	"Love Sneakin' Up On You"	Tom Snow; Jimmy Scott	Longing in Their Hearts (1994)	3:41
9.	"You"	Bob Thiele Jr.; John Shanks; Tonio K	Longing in Their Hearts	4:28
10.	"Dimming of the Day"	Richard Thompson	Longing in Their Hearts	3:40
11.	"Love Me Like a Man" (Live)	Chris Smither; lyrics adapted by Raitt	Road Tested (1995); original version on Give It Up (1972)	4:49
12.	"Spit of Love"	Raitt	Fundamental (1998)	4:41
13.	"One Belief Away" (radio edit)	Raitt; Paul Brady; Dillon O'Brian	Fundamental	3:58
14.	"Lover's Will" (radio edit)	Hiatt	Fundamental	3:37
15.	"I Can't Help You Now"	Gordon Kennedy; Wayne Kirkpatrick; Tommy Sims	Silver Lining (2002)	3:13
16.	"Gnawin' on It"	Raitt; Roy Rogers	Silver Lining	4:48
17.	"Silver Lining" (radio edit)	David Gray	Silver Lining	3:38
18.	"Hear Me Lord"	Oliver Mtukudzi	Silver Lining	5:34
Total length:				76:27

Certifications

Certifications for The Best of Bonnie Raitt

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [2]	Silver	60,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Jurek, Thom. The Best of Bonnie Raitt at AllMusic
2. "British album certifications – Bonnie Raitt – Best Of". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved March 26, 2023.