Monday, August 12, 2013

495: Bonnie Raitt, "Give it Up"

Before: She sings that song where she solicits her companion to inspire her spectators to talk about affection, right? ("Let's give 'em something to talk aboooooooooout...") She's got red hair and a sassy voice, but she seems more my parents' music.

During: Boy, did I misjudge miss Bonnie! She's got soul and rhythm seeping out of her clapping hands and her swingin' beats! Her music was full of everything pleasant, but not just a half-baked record. She put real energy and herself into this album, and it was a joy to hear. It tickled me to be able to discern her age by this music. She sounded young and spry.
As an aside, her song "Angel from Montgomery" is a gem. I group it with "Wagon Wheel" because of the comfort in which those songs enshroud me.
The album cover is also lovely.

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