The Bonnie Raitt Collection

Last updated
The Bonnie Raitt Collection
Bonnie Raitt - The Bonnie Raitt Collection Cover.jpg
Greatest hits album by
ReleasedJune 28, 1990
Genre Rock
Length75:16
Label Warner Brothers
Bonnie Raitt chronology
Nick of Time
(1989)
The Bonnie Raitt Collection
(1990)
Luck of the Draw
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Entertainment Weekly A [2]
Select U+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A0.svgU+25A1.svg [3]

The Bonnie Raitt Collection is the first compilation album by Bonnie Raitt. It includes songs from her first nine albums while with Warner Brothers, which were released from 1971 to 1986. Raitt would go on to have much greater success with her stint with Capitol Records.

Contents

Critical reception

William Ruhlmann of AllMusic concludes his review of The Bonnie Raitt Collection with, "Even taking into account differences in taste, Raitt's choices run in the face of the preferences of fans and critics to the point that the album fails to make the case for her Warners recordings as true expressions of her talents, a case that could have been made decisively with a better selection." [1]

Greg Sandow of Entertainment Weekly writes, "this compendium justifies itself by its quality. It reveals Raitt first as a 21-year-old blues singer, performing songs with titles like "Finest Lovin' Man" in an aching, pure voice. But already she was adding depth and, often, sadness to what she sang." He gives the album an "A" rating. [2]

Mark Cooper of Q Magazine writes, "This personally selected compilation is a testament to Raitt's ability to make songs her own and further evidence that she isn't always the best judge of her own material." [4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Finest Lovin' Man" Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Raitt (1971)3:57
2."Give It Up or Let Me Go"Raitt Give It Up (1972)4:28
3."Women Be Wise" (live duet with Sippie Wallace at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, May 1976)WallaceBonnie Raitt3:22
4."Under the Falling Sky" Jackson Browne Give It Up3:38
5."Love Me Like a Man" Chris Smither Give It Up3:10
6."Love Has No Pride"Give It Up3:43
7."I Feel the Same" Chris Smither Takin' My Time (1973)4:39
8."Guilty" Randy Newman Takin' My Time2:58
9."Angel from Montgomery" (edited live duet with John Prine at the Arie Crown Theater, Chicago, January 1985)Prine Streetlights (1974)3:59
10."What Is Success" Allen Toussaint Streetlights3:26
11."My First Night Alone Without You" Kin Vassy Home Plate (1975)3:01
12."Sugar Mama"Glen ClarkHome Plate3:44
13."Louise" Paul Siebel Sweet Forgiveness (1977)2:43
14."About To Make Me Leave Home"Earl RandallSweet Forgiveness4:11
15."Runaway"Sweet Forgiveness3:53
16."The Glow"Veyler Hildebrand The Glow (1979)4:08
17."(Goin') Wild for You Baby"The Glow5:26
18."Willya Wontcha" Johnny Lee Schell Green Light (1982)3:21
19."True Love Is Hard to Find" Frederick Hibbert Nine Lives (1986)3:37
20."No Way to Treat a Lady"Nine Lives3:52
Total length:75:16

All track information and credits taken from the album's liner notes. [5]

Charts and certifications

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bonnie Raitt</span> American musician (born 1949)

Bonnie Lynn Raitt is an American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In 1971, Raitt released her self-titled debut album. Following this, she released a series of critically acclaimed roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk, and country. She was also a frequent session player and collaborator with other artists, including Warren Zevon, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, the Pointer Sisters, John Prine, and Leon Russell.

<i>Nick of Time</i> (album) 1989 studio album by Bonnie Raitt

Nick of Time is the tenth studio album by the American singer Bonnie Raitt, released on March 21, 1989. It was Raitt's first album released by Capitol Records. A commercial breakthrough after years of personal and professional struggles, Nick of Time topped the Billboard 200 chart, selling five million copies, and won three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, which was presented to Raitt and producer Don Was. In 2003, the album was ranked number 229 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, then was re-ranked at number 230 on the 2012 list. As of September 2020, it is ranked at number 492. The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2022, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

<i>Ritual de lo Habitual</i> 1990 studio album by Janes Addiction

Ritual de lo Habitual is the second studio album by American rock band Jane's Addiction, released on August 21, 1990, by Warner Bros. Records. Co-produced by Dave Jerden, it was the band's final studio album before their initial break-up in 1991. Singles from Ritual de lo Habitual include "Been Caught Stealing" and "Stop!". Ritual de lo Habitual is certified 2× Platinum in the U.S.

<i>Very</i> (Pet Shop Boys album) 1993 studio album by Pet Shop Boys

Very is the fifth studio album by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released on 27 September 1993 by Parlophone, nearly three years after the duo's previous studio album, Behaviour, and following the compilation album Discography: The Complete Singles Collection. Very exhibits one of many turning points the Pet Shop Boys would make to their music, shifting from the subdued electronic pop of Behaviour to richly instrumented dance arrangements. The content and lyrics led to Very being called their "coming-out" album, since it was during this time that Neil Tennant had publicly discussed his long-rumoured homosexuality.

<i>Behaviour</i> (Pet Shop Boys album) 1990 studio album by Pet Shop Boys

Behaviour is the fourth studio album by the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released on 22 October 1990 by Parlophone. A Japanese special edition included a bonus mini CD, exclusive artwork and printed lyrics in a white velvet-like box.

<i>Give It Up</i> (Bonnie Raitt album) 1972 studio album by Bonnie Raitt

Give It Up is the second studio album by American musician Bonnie Raitt. Released in 1972 by Warner Bros. Records, Give It Up is an amalgamation of various genres, including folk, blues, R&B, and soft rock. Seven of the ten tracks on the album are covers, and the tracks range from soft sentimental ballads to fast-paced folk rock pieces. Lyrically, Give It Up revolves around Raitt's femininity, relationships, and being comfortable with herself. Raitt recorded the album at Bearsville Studios with producer Michael Cuscuna.

<i>Takin My Time</i> 1973 studio album by Bonnie Raitt

Takin' My Time is the third studio album by American musician Bonnie Raitt. It was released in 1973 by Warner Bros. Records. The album is an amalgamation of several different genres, including blues, folk, jazz, New Orleans rhythm and blues, and calypso. The 10 tracks on the album are covers, ranging from soft sentimental ballads to upbeat, rhythmic-heavy tracks. Lowell George was originally hired to handle the production, but was ultimately replaced by John Hall when Raitt became unhappy with his production.

<i>Streetlights</i> (Bonnie Raitt album) 1974 studio album by Bonnie Raitt

Streetlights is the fourth album by Bonnie Raitt, released in 1974.

<i>Luck of the Draw</i> (album) 1991 studio album by Bonnie Raitt

Luck of the Draw is the eleventh studio album by Bonnie Raitt, released in 1991.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Forester Sisters</span> American country music vocal group

The Forester Sisters were an American country music vocal group consisting of sisters Christy, June, Kathy, and Kim Forester. Having performed together locally in their native Lookout Mountain, Georgia, since the 1970s, the four sisters began singing full-time in the 1980s and signed to Warner Records Nashville in 1984. Their greatest commercial success came between then and 1991, when they charted fifteen top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, five of which went to number one: "I Fell in Love Again Last Night", "Just in Case", "Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes", "Too Much Is Not Enough", and "You Again". They won the Academy of Country Music Group of the Year award in 1986 and were nominated three times for a Grammy Award. In addition to their country music albums, they released multiple albums of gospel music and one of Christmas music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nothing Compares 2 U</span> 1990 single by Sinéad OConnor

"Nothing Compares 2 U" is a song written by the American musician Prince for his band the Family. It first appeared on their only album, The Family (1985). Its lyrics express the feelings of longing expressed by an abandoned lover.

<i>Have You Seen Me Lately</i> 1990 studio album by Carly Simon

Have You Seen Me Lately is the 15th studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Arista Records, on September 25, 1990.

<i>Mama Said Knock You Out</i> 1990 studio album by LL Cool J

Mama Said Knock You Out is the fourth studio album by American rapper LL Cool J. It was produced mostly by Marley Marl and recorded at his "House of Hits" home studio in Chestnut Ridge and at Chung King House of Metal in New York City. After the disappointing reception of LL Cool's 1989 album Walking with a Panther, Mama Said Knock You Out was released by Def Jam Recordings on September 14, 1990 to commercial and critical success.

<i>Walk On</i> (John Hiatt album) 1995 studio album by John Hiatt

Walk On is an album by singer-songwriter John Hiatt, released in 1995. It was his first album with Capitol Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Something to Talk About (Bonnie Raitt song)</span> 1991 single by Bonnie Raitt

"Something to Talk About" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard and recorded by American singer Bonnie Raitt for her 1991 album Luck of the Draw. It was serviced to US radio on June 3, 1991. Two single versions were released: a 7-inch single with the B-side "One Part Be My Lover" and a 12-inch single with these two songs and "I Ain't Gonna Let You Break My Heart Again". In turn, this song was included on the EP version of Raitt’s 2000 single of "The Fundamental Things" taken from her 1998 album Fundamental. It was also included in 2003’s greatest hits compilation The Best of Bonnie Raitt. Live versions appear on 1995's Road Tested and 2006's Bonnie Raitt and Friends.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Can't Deny It</span> 1990 single by Lisa Stansfield

"You Can't Deny It" is a song by English singer-songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield from her debut solo studio album, Affection (1989). It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney, and Andy Morris, produced by Devaney and Morris, and remixed by Gail "Sky" King and Yvonne Turner. The song was released as the album's second North American single on 2 May 1990, by Arista Records and received generally positive reviews from music critics.

<i>Then & Now</i> (Asia album) 1990 compilation album

Then & Now is a compilation album by British rock supergroup Asia, released on 14 August 1990 by Geffen Records. It consists of two parts titled as Then and Now. Then comprises songs from the band's first two albums, Asia and Alpha, which featured the band's original line-up of Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, and John Wetton. Now comprises songs recorded by the band after Howe's departure.

<i>A Collection of Hits</i> 1990 greatest hits album by Kathy Mattea

Untold Stories: A Collection of Hits is the first compilation by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. It was released in 1990 on Mercury Records and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The album includes eight of her previous singles, as well as one newly recorded track, and an album cut from 1987's Untasted Honey, the Tim O'Brien duet "The Battle Hymn of Love". Both of these songs were released as singles in 1990, and both reached #9 on the Billboard country charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick of Time (song)</span> 1990 single by Bonnie Raitt

"Nick of Time" is a song by American blues musician Bonnie Raitt. Taken as the third single from her 10th solo album of the same name (1989), the song was released in May 1990. The song debuted at number 94 and reached its peak of 92 a week later on the Hot 100 chart. It also earned a top 10 placement on the Adult Contemporary Chart.

<i>Dionne Warwick Sings Cole Porter</i> 1990 studio album by Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick Sings Cole Porter is a studio album by American singer Dionne Warwick. Her ninth album for Arista Records, it was released on June 11, 1990, in the United States. A tribute to American composer and songwriter Cole Porter, Warwick worked with Arif Mardin on the album, which consists of several of Cole's jazz standards that he had written during the 1930s through 1950s, including "Night and Day", "You're the Top" and "I've Got You Under My Skin." Released to contrasting reviews, it reached number 155 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

References

  1. 1 2 Ruhlmann, William. The Bonnie Raitt Collection at AllMusic
  2. 1 2 Sandow, Greg (20 July 1990). "The Bonnie Raitt Collection". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  3. Kirsh, Michele (September 1990). "The Raitt Stuff". Select . No. 3. p. 103.
  4. Cooper, Mark (6 September 1990). "The Bonnie Raitt Collection". qthemusic.com. Q Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  5. Raitt, Bonnie. The Bonnie Raitt Collection. Warner Brothers. 1990.
  6. "Bonnie Raitt Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  7. "American album certifications – Bonnie Raitt – Bonnie Raitt Collection". Recording Industry Association of America. June 29, 1993.