The Best of Bonnie Raitt is a 2003 compilation album by Bonnie Raitt, released by Capitol Records.
| The Best of Bonnie Raitt | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | September 30, 2003 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 76:27 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Bonnie Raitt chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Reception edit
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 edit
| 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" | Raitt; Paul Brady; Dillon O'Brian | Fundamental | 3:58 |
| 14. | "Lover's Will" | 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" | David Gray | Silver Lining | 3:38 |
| 18. | "Hear Me Lord" | Oliver Mtukudzi | Silver Lining | 5:34 |
| Total length: | 76:27 | |||
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[2] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Jurek, Thom. The Best of Bonnie Raitt at AllMusic
- ^ "British album certifications – Bonnie Raitt – Best Of". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 26, 2023.