Complete List Of Bonnie Raitt Songs From A to Z

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The early chapters of Bonnie Raitt’s life created the kind of artistic foundation that can only come from a household steeped in performance. She grew up surrounded by music and theater, which shaped her love for guitar and the blues at a young age. That love followed her into college, although her time at school became secondary to the musical opportunities she found while performing in local clubs. Those performances led to her first significant break when she was discovered by representatives from Warner Bros. Records, which led to her signing a recording contract and releasing her debut album, Bonnie Raitt, in 1971. The record introduced listeners to her slide guitar work and her mix of blues, folk, and rock influences.

Her next series of albums throughout the seventies built her reputation as one of the most respected musicians in the American roots scene. Records such as Give It Up, Takin’ My Time, and Streetlights showcased a growing confidence in her voice and songwriting. She continued that momentum with Home Plate and Sweet Forgiveness, with the latter containing her first significant radio presence through her cover of “Runaway.” These albums reinforced her ability to interpret songs with emotional weight, and they helped secure her spot as a touring force. The release of The Glow in 1979 ended the decade on a strong note, although she still had a commercial breakthrough ahead of her.

The eighties presented both challenges and transformations. Raitt released Green Light in 1982, which kept her artistic identity intact but did not generate the commercial momentum she had hoped for. A follow up album was recorded for Warner Bros., but the label ultimately decided not to release it at the time. Her career path shifted when she signed with Capitol Records, a turning point in her professional life. She released Nick of Time in 1989, which became a career-defining album. The record went to number one and earned her three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Songs such as “Nick of Time,” “Thing Called Love,” and “Have a Heart” connected deeply with listeners, and the album transformed Raitt from a respected cult artist into a household name.

Success continued with the release of Luck of the Draw in 1991, which yielded major hits such as “Something to Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” The record won additional Grammy Awards and solidified her place among the decade’s leading artists. Her next album, Longing in Their Hearts, was released in 1994 and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Pop Album. Songs such as “Love Sneakin Up on You” continued her chart run and showed her ability to maintain relevance while preserving her roots-centered style.

Raitt’s career remained active throughout the late nineties and well into the 2000s. The release of Fundamental in 1998 introduced a rawer production approach. She continued with Silver Lining in 2002 and Souls Alike in 2005, both of which demonstrated her commitment to musical exploration. After a personal hiatus, she returned with Slipstream in 2012, which won the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album. The album contained standout performances, including her interpretation of “Right Down the Line.” She followed that success with Dig in Deep in 2016 and Just Like That in 2022. The latter produced the song “Just Like That,” which earned the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

Outside of her own catalog, Raitt has maintained a steady presence as a collaborator and performer. She participated in The No Nukes concert series and the resulting No Nukes album, which aligned her with musicians advocating for environmental and social causes. She has also been deeply involved in the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, which supports R and B pioneers through financial assistance and recognition. Her philanthropic work includes her efforts with Musicians United for Safe Energy and her longtime activism regarding environmental protection and human rights. These projects represent specific, documented commitments that extend far beyond her role as a recording artist.

Her achievements have been recognized through numerous honors. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has accumulated multiple Grammy Awards across several decades. Her talent as a guitarist has earned widespread recognition, and her voice remains one of the most distinctive in American music. Fans value her honesty, storytelling, emotional authenticity, and unwavering dedication to musical craft. Her longevity across stylistic changes and industry shifts speaks to her connection with listeners who continue to find meaning in her work.

Complete List Of Bonnie Raitt Songs From A to Z

1. About to Make Me Leave Home – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
2. Ain’t Gonna Let You Go – Slipstream – 2012
3. Ain’t Nobody Home – Streetlights – 1974
4. All Alone with Something to Say – Dig In Deep – 2016
5. All at Once – Luck of the Draw – 1991
6. All Day, All Night – Nine Lives – 1986
7. Angel – Nine Lives – 1986
8. Angel from Montgomery – Streetlights – 1974
9. Any Day Woman – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
10. Baby Come Back – Green Light – 1982
11. Back Around – Silver Lining – 2002
12. Blame It on Me – Just Like That… – 2022
13. The Bed I Made – Souls Alike – 2005
14. Big Road – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
15. Bluebird – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
16. Blue for No Reason – Fundamental – 1998
17. Bye Bye Baby – The Glow – 1979
18. Can’t Get Enough – Green Light – 1982
19. Circle Dance – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
20. Come to Me – Luck of the Draw – 1991
21. Comin’ Round Is Going Through – Dig In Deep – 2016
22. Cool, Clear Water – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
23. Crime of Passion – Nine Lives – 1986
24. Crooked Crown – Souls Alike – 2005
25. Cry Like a Rainstorm – Takin’ My Time – 1973
26. Cry on My Shoulder – Nick of Time – 1989
27. Cure for Love – Fundamental – 1998
28. Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
29. Deep Water – Souls Alike – 2005
30. Dimming of the Day – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
31. Down the Hall – Just Like That… – 2022
32. Down to You – Slipstream – 2012
33. The Boy Can’t Help It – The Glow – 1979
34. (I Could Have Been Your) Best Old Friend – The Glow – 1979
35. Everybody’s Cryin’ Mercy – Takin’ My Time – 1973
36. Everything That Touches You – Streetlights – 1974
37. Excited – Nine Lives – 1986
38. Fearless Love – Fundamental – 1998
39. Feeling of Falling – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
40. Finest Lovin’ Man – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
41. Fool Yourself – Home Plate – 1975
42. Fool’s Game – Silver Lining – 2002
43. Freezin’ (For a Little Human Love) – Nine Lives – 1986
44. Fundamental Things – Fundamental – 1998
45. Gamblin’ Man – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
46. Give It Up or Let Me Go – Give It Up – 1972
47. Gnawin’ on It – Silver Lining – 2002
48. God Only Knows – Slipstream – 2012
49. God Was in the Water – Souls Alike – 2005
50. (Goin’) Wild for You Baby – The Glow – 1979
51. Good Enough – Home Plate – 1975
52. Good Man, Good Woman – Luck of the Draw – 1991
53. Got You on My Mind – Streetlights – 1974
54. Green Lights – Green Light – 1982
55. Guilty – Takin’ My Time – 1973
56. The Glow – The Glow – 1979
57. Gypsy in Me – Dig In Deep – 2016
58. Have a Heart – Nick of Time – 1989
59. Hear Me Lord – Silver Lining – 2002
60. Here Comes Love – Just Like That… – 2022
61. Hell to Pay – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
62. Home – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
63. I Ain’t Blue – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
64. I Ain’t Gonna Let You Break My Heart Again – Nick of Time – 1989
65. I Can’t Help Myself – Green Light – 1982
66. I Can’t Help You Now – Silver Lining – 2002
67. I Can’t Make You Love Me – Luck of the Draw – 1991
68. I Don’t Want Anything to Change – Souls Alike – 2005
69. I Feel the Same – Takin’ My Time – 1973
70. I Gave My Love a Candle – Takin’ My Time – 1973
71. I Got Plenty – Streetlights – 1974
72. I Knew – Dig In Deep – 2016
73. I Know – Give It Up – 1972
74. If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody – Give It Up – 1972
75. If You Need Somebody – Dig In Deep – 2016
76. I’m Blowin’ Away – Home Plate – 1975
77. I’m on Your Side – Fundamental – 1998
78. I Need Love – Fundamental – 1998
79. I Sho Do – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
80. I Thank You – The Glow – 1979
81. I Thought I Was a Child – Takin’ My Time – 1973
82. I Will Not Be Broken – Souls Alike – 2005
83. I Will Not Be Denied – Nick of Time – 1989
84. Just Like That – Just Like That… – 2022
85. Keep This Heart in Mind – Green Light – 1982
86. Let Me In – Takin’ My Time – 1973
87. Let’s Keep It Between Us – Green Light – 1982
88. Livin’ for the Ones – Just Like That… – 2022
89. Longing in Their Hearts – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
90. Love Has No Pride – Give It Up – 1972
91. Love Letter – Nick of Time – 1989
92. Love Me Like a Man – Give It Up – 1972
93. Love on One Condition – Souls Alike – 2005
94. Love Sneakin’ Up On You – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
95. Love So Strong – Just Like That… – 2022
96. Lover’s Will – Fundamental – 1998
97. Louise – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
98. Luck of the Draw – Luck of the Draw – 1991
99. Made Up Mind – Just Like That… – 2022
100. Marriage Made in Hollywood – Slipstream – 2012
101. Me and the Boys – Green Light – 1982
102. Meet Me Half Way – Fundamental – 1998
103. Million Miles – Slipstream – 2012
104. Mighty Tight Woman – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
105. Monkey Business – Silver Lining – 2002
106. My First Night Alone Without You – Home Plate – 1975
107. My Opening Farewell – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
108. Need You Tonight – Dig In Deep – 2016
109. Nick of Time – Nick of Time – 1989
110. No Business – Luck of the Draw – 1991
111. No Gettin’ Over You – Silver Lining – 2002
112. No Way to Treat a Lady – Nine Lives – 1986
113. Nobody’s Girl – Nick of Time – 1989
114. Not Cause I Wanted To – Slipstream – 2012
115. Not the Only One – Luck of the Draw – 1991
116. Nothing Seems to Matter – Give It Up – 1972
117. One Belief Away – Fundamental – 1998
118. One Part Be My Lover – Luck of the Draw – 1991
119. Ones We Couldn’t Be – Dig In Deep – 2016
120. Papa Come Quick (Jody and Chico) – Luck of the Draw – 1991
121. Pleasin’ Each Other – Home Plate – 1975
122. Rainy Day Man – Streetlights – 1974
123. Real Man – Nick of Time – 1989
124. Right Down the Line – Slipstream – 2012
125. River of Tears – Green Light – 1982
126. The Road’s My Middle Name – Nick of Time – 1989
127. Round & Round – Fundamental – 1998
128. Runaway – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
129. Runnin’ Back to Me – Nine Lives – 1986
130. Run Like a Thief – Home Plate – 1975
131. Shadow of Doubt – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
132. Shakin’ Shakin’ Shakes – Dig In Deep – 2016
133. Since I Fell for You – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
134. Silver Lining – Silver Lining – 2002
135. Sleep’s Dark and Silent Gate – The Glow – 1979
136. Slow Ride – Luck of the Draw – 1991
137. So Close – Souls Alike – 2005
138. Something’s Got a Hold of My Heart – Just Like That… – 2022
139. Something to Talk About – Luck of the Draw – 1991
140. Spit of Love – Fundamental – 1998
141. Split Decision – Slipstream – 2012
142. Stand Up to the Night – Nine Lives – 1986
143. Standing in the Doorway – Slipstream – 2012
144. Standin’ by the Same Old Love – The Glow – 1979
145. Steal Your Heart Away – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
146. Streetlights – Streetlights – 1974
147. Storm Warning – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
148. Sugar Mama – Home Plate – 1975
149. Sweet Forgiveness – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
150. Take My Love with You – Slipstream – 2012
151. Talk to Me – Green Light – 1982
152. Takin’ My Time – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
153. Tangled and Dark – Luck of the Draw – 1991
154. Thank You – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
155. That Song About the Midway – Streetlights – 1974
156. Thing Called Love – Nick of Time – 1989
157. Three Time Loser – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
158. Time of Our Lives – Silver Lining – 2002
159. Too Long at the Fair – Give It Up – 1972
160. Too Soon to Tell – Nick of Time – 1989
161. Trinkets – Souls Alike – 2005
162. True Love Is Hard to Find – Nine Lives – 1986
163. Two Lights in the Nighttime – Souls Alike – 2005
164. Two Lives – Sweet Forgiveness – 1977
165. Undone – Dig In Deep – 2016
166. Under the Falling Sky – Give It Up – 1972
167. Unnecessarily Mercenary – Souls Alike – 2005
168. Unintended Consequence of Love – Dig In Deep – 2016
169. Used to Rule the World – Slipstream – 2012
170. Valley of Pain – Silver Lining – 2002
171. Wah She Go Do – Takin’ My Time – 1973
172. Waitin’ for You to Blow – Just Like That… – 2022
173. Walk Out the Front Door – Home Plate – 1975
174. Walking Blues – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
175. What Do You Want the Boy to Do? – Home Plate – 1975
176. What Is Success – Streetlights – 1974
177. What You’re Doin’ to Me – Dig In Deep – 2016
178. When We Say Goodnight – Just Like That… – 2022
179. Wherever You May Be – Silver Lining – 2002
180. Who But a Fool (Thief Into Paradise) – Nine Lives – 1986
181. Willya Wontcha – Green Light – 1982
182. Women Be Wise – Bonnie Raitt – 1971
183. Wounded Heart – Silver Lining – 2002
184. Write Me a Few of Your Lines/Kokomo Blues – Takin’ My Time – 1973
185. You – Longing in Their Hearts – 1994
186. You Can’t Fail Me Now – Slipstream – 2012
187. You’ve Changed My Mind – Dig In Deep – 2016
188. You Got to Be Ready for Love (If You Wanna Be Mine) – Streetlights – 1974
189. You Got to Know How – Give It Up – 1972
190. You’re Gonna Get What’s Coming – The Glow – 1979
191. You Told Me Baby – Give It Up – 1972
192. Your Good Thing (Is About to End) – The Glow – 1979
193. Your Sweet and Shiny Eyes – Home Plate – 1975
194. You’ve Been in Love Too Long – Takin’ My Time – 1973

Albums

Bonnie Raitt (1971)

Give It Up (1972)

Takin’ My Time (1973)

Streetlights (1974)

Home Plate (1975)

Sweet Forgiveness (1977)

The Glow (1979)

Green Light (1982)

Nine Lives (1986)

Nick of Time (1989)

Luck of the Draw (1991)

Longing in Their Hearts (1994)

Fundamental (1998)

Silver Lining (2002)

Souls Alike (2005)

Slipstream (2012)

Dig In Deep (2016)

Just Like That… (2022)

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