John Raitt was far more than Bonnie's daddy

John Raitt helped set the standard for tenor/baritone strong voiced, granite chinned leading men on Broadway in the late 1940's and 1950's.  He originated the lead roles of Curley in Oklahoma, Billy Bigelow in Carousel and Sid Sorokin in the Pajama Game, among others. 
Raitt was unable to translate his stage success to films with his only major big screen triumph coming in Pajama Game opposite Doris Day. His career continued, however, in national touring companies and he remained popular for many years as a concert singer. 
He is, perhaps, best remembered today as the father of Bonnie. This  collection may help rectify that oversight. 

An affirmation from Bonnie Raitt

To state the obvious, this is a wonderful song written by John Prine and tenderly performed by the always warm and wise Bonnie Raitt. 

Kisses Sweeter Than Wine

Some love songs are merely pretty ornaments only transformed into mature, sublime expressions of the heart when performed by master musicians. Kisses Sweeter Than Wine is one of those songs. Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmie Rodgers and Pete Seeger and the Weavers, who wrote it, are among such masters. 

Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt

Jimmie Rodgers

Peter Seeger and The Weavers

Bonnie Raitt Stayed Too Long At The Fair - 1976

Bonnie Raitt Stayed too Long at the Fair - 1976

Aaron Neville and Gregg Allman Tell It Like It Is

Aaron Neville and Gregg Allman Tell It Like It Is while Bonnie Raitt loses her heart to them both.