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Bonnie Raitt

Luck of the Draw

  • AMG Review of Luck of the Draw

    Amg
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine
    All Music Guide

    Nick of Time not only was an artistic comeback for Bonnie Raitt; it brought her largest audience yet, so there was no reason to mess with success for its sequel, Luck of the Draw. And sequel is the appropriate word, since Luck of the Draw is nothing if it isn't Nick of Time, Pt. 2. True, there's a heavier reliance on original material this time around, but the sound and feel of the record is identical to its predecessor. There is one slight difference -- several of the songs appear tailor-made for crossover success, whereas Nick of Time felt organic. Nevertheless, Luck of the Draw is an unqualified success, filled with strong songs -- including the hits "Something to Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me," plus the Delbert McClinton duet "Good Man, Good Woman" -- appealing productions, and just enough dirt to make old-school fans feel at home.

Flashback Friday: “I Can’t Make You Love Me”
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Bonnie Raitt released “I Can’t Make You Love Me” back in 1991 and so many people, women and men alike, immediately connected to it because the lyrics are so raw and honest.  The track was from her Luck of the Draw album and is considered one of the...

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