There are a lot of people that never get their stories told.
BONNIE RAITTThere are a lot of people that never get their stories told.
BONNIE RAITTA lot of political music to me can be rather pedantic and corny, and when it’s done right – like Bruce Springsteen or Jackson Browne or great satire from Randy Newman, there’s nothing better.
BONNIE RAITTThe great thing about the arts, and especially popular music, is that it really does cut across genres and races and classes.
BONNIE RAITTWith the new ways of getting music out, you don’t need a label if you’re a legacy artist.
BONNIE RAITTAnd just the problem of young women not getting an education, not being able to have an equal position in the cultures all around the world.
BONNIE RAITTI’m glad I get singled out for my slide guitar-playing, which isn’t that difficult to do. I didn’t take guitar lessons, but I just love the way it sounds, almost like the human voice.
BONNIE RAITTI was already doing really well in terms of my goals, to keep my fans coming back.
BONNIE RAITTThe anti-nuke movement has important and far-reaching implications for grassroots organizing.
BONNIE RAITTMy love was Bob Dylan, but as I got older I realized a good ballad was a good ballad.
BONNIE RAITTI’ll close my eyes, so I won’t see, all of the love that you don’t feel for me.
BONNIE RAITTThe one thing I know is that if you’re not paying attention, it will come back to bite you.
BONNIE RAITTSolar power is the last energy resource that isn’t owned yet – nobody taxes the sun yet.
BONNIE RAITTI just play the music that I love with musicians that I respect, and fortunately, I’m in a position where people are willing to play with me, and perhaps I can do something to help them.
BONNIE RAITTI think we have responsibilities to be active in the things we believe in, regardless of what our job is.
BONNIE RAITTIm happy to say that at 62, I think Ive reached that point where stuff doesnt bother me as much, and my gratitude level has gone way up.
BONNIE RAITTI learned by experience that you can change your circumstance. It’s as simple as the serenity prayer; it’s a very, very real thing.
BONNIE RAITT