One of the saddest songs ever written. I mean, who hasn't felt like this at least once in their life?

Bonnie's version all day every day over anyone else. Plus her arrangement and use of instruments just kills all the others.

This song just breaks your heart in two. God, is she talented!

She has never sounded better. This is perfection. Goosebumps.

"I will give up this fight." Chills every time.

Bonnie really knows how to speak directly to your heart. You just can't beat !

Thank you Brad for reacting to Bonnie. I absolutely love this song. I know there are covers out there that are very good. But Bonnie owns this song.

Agreed! The best song ever, and the best singer ever. The way she sings "down" in 'lay down with me..." is heartbreaking

Bonnie and the Great Bruce Hornsby!! Thank you!!

If ever there was a TRUE voice of an angel, this is it. Bonnie reaches inside me and wrings the tears out of my heart. It is almost too much to take, but it is also cathartic. This is a song in a category all by itself. Musical perfection.

I cry every time

Love Bonnie Raitt! Her Dad ,John,sang in musicals on Broadway. No one sings like her! She has such haunting tone in this song!! Nice Reaction!! Listen to her song “Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About”!

This is just phenomenal. I, like you, know every note and nuance of this song. It is one of my favorites. But this version gave me chills. Bruce Hornsby walked away with the piano. Thank you for reacting to this live version.

Great song. Great performance by Bonnie with Bruce Hornsby on piano making it even better.

Let's not forget to give credit to the Football player who switched careers and wrote this wonderful song. I personally would love to meet this man.

I've been present for Bonnie's performance of this song several times, and I have seen the toll it takes on her. What a generous gift to us that she delivers this heart felt song for us.

Bonnie is an archer who never misses her mark. And she's aiming for your heart. Get ready.

Love Bonnie most beautiful voice ❤️ Bonnie has it all singer musican writer. Love thanks for your reaction.

The amount of talent on that stage is almost incomprehensible.. Bravo ❤

Voice of an angel.

This is one of my favorite songs ever created. The original by Bonnie being my favorite. I had never heard THIS live version until right now. and when Bonnie hit that note at the 5:10 mark, I damn near teared up. Now I gotta go punch a wall or kick a tire. Add the fact that you have the great Bruce Hornsby playing the piano, as he did on the original. Goodgoobilleegoo!!!!

That's Bruce Hornsby on the keyboard. Apparently he played with her pretty extensively. she is still very very beautiful and I think this is one of the best versions of this song I have ever heard.

Bonnie and Bruce are both gifts to the world.

I love how you appreciated the live rendition & allowed your audience to appreciate it as well. Thank you. Bonnie Raitt is a national treasure. I’ve appreciated her music for decades. 💜

It's just so soulful. It speaks to your heart especially if you've ever felt heartache. Bonnie sounds amazing. What a beautiful soulful voice. Just close your eyes and listen.

This song tears my heart out.... Been there

You are so right here bro´- this IS one of the best songs ever!! Period.

I'm glad you love that song as much as I do bro. You really feel it! It is one of the most beautiful, honest and sad songs ever. Thanks for the great reaction, and I'm subscribing now.

So rare to hear a live version smoother and more emotive than the studio track, but this live performance is 1000% superior to an already sinfully smooth and emotionally rending album version.

Reaction...Perfect!

The only song that brings tears to my eyes because it is so beautiful

I swear to God I just wished I was a smoker so I would have had a lighter to raise during this performance. That woman is truly something else. She has the sweetest, bell like soft tone when she wants, she can belt like Aretha when she wants, she can growl with a jazzy bluesy sound when she wants...basically she can do anything and everything.

My favorite Bonnie Raitt song, even if it does make me tear up every time.

Thank you, Brad for reacting to Bonnie Raitt, one of my favorite performers of all time. Seen her 3 times in concert. Have you ever heard her recording of Gnawin’ On It? So good...love for you to react to that one. Thanks!

Ooooo, love that intro! This man can sing! Thank you for reacting to this gem! This is my first time watching this live as well and just like you and the crowd I love the similarities and the differences. What a song! What a singer and that playing! Wow!

The pain in her voice is so deep. Nobody can touch her.

This is my personal #1 singer and song as well. Thanks for sharing it.

what a song !!! its got the power of ripping up all the love I've ever known :)

Such a deep soulful sound

Yay someone used the Road Tested version! I think it is her best of all recordings of this song. That Note she holds..............oh man. Thank you!

Perfection.

Best song ever

Scott (from Pentatonix) does a beautiful version of this. Just him singing and playing the piano...breathtaking

Perfection

Don’t care it’s not your first time an amazing reaction just found the channel had to subscribe thank you

Couldn't agree more!! Been listening to & seeing Bonnie live since 1977! Two of my fav oldies but goodies....(Goin') Wild for You Baby.... & Sleep's Dark & Silent Gate. Great to see someone your age appreciate greatness!!👍💯

This song never gets old. The remakes and covers don't do this song justice.

Thank you! I just love this video❤️❤️❤️

My all-time favorite song.😥 Super hit when I was going through the early emotions of a divorce after 34 yrs. Lara Fabian's Broken Vows helped me to forgive. She's an excellent singer also. Her live concerts are better than her recordings. We are talking EMOTION! Saw Bonnie with Lyle Lovett at the Rhyman in 2002. Great concert.

Belíssima canção ♥️♥️Amoooo🙏

This is exactly how you should react to this song. Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Hornsby live? Are you kidding me?! Pure magic.

amen...

You need to react to the best rendition ( EVER ) by the late, great GEORGE MICHAEL, it's totally, unplugged, LIVE.

The movie "Duets" really made me appreciate this song.

You must react to her cover of "Burning Down The House"!

Bruce Hornsby's playing really sets Bonnie's performance apart from all others.

Farm Aid will be a live stream event this year and she’s supposed to perform with Boz Scaggs......

A great article that came out on the 25th anniversary of this song. A great read: www.stereogum.com/featured/i-cant-make-you-love-me-a-25th-anniversary-oral-history/

You have a really nice voice Brad. Bonnie is talented, classy and sexy as hell whatever age she is.

Teddy Swims also does a great cover of this.

Check out Teddy Swims here on KZfaq. His rendition of this is a tear jerker

Hi!!! react to Lara Fabian Adagio (live) From Lara with love.....PLEASE

Please listen to prince VERSION of this song

It. Does. Not. Get. Any. Better.

Jesus feels this way...

Anything live by Shoshana Bean and Cynthia Erivo, separately or together. Either works.

See a lot of comments about Teddy Swims covering this. In no way does he hold a candle to this song by Bonnie.

Would love to see your reaction to Sam Robson's cover of "Earth Song" by Michael Jackson if you haven't already heard it. It will blow your mind.

Bonnie Raitt is the best singer in the world! I made a fansite for her. Please come and visit www.bonnieraitt.eu and enjoy Bonnie and become a fan too! She should be President of the USA and the world would be a better place!

The Teddy Swims version is fantastic but it doesn't compare to Bonnie. Her voice is one of the most unique in music history. The studio version of this song is breathtaking.

Brad check this guy out, Teddy Swims - I Can't Make You Love Me, it is the most insane cover of this track. even if you don't do a reaction video to it, you still need to hear it

I kinda gotta reiterate what others have said. If you haven't heard it already, you should listen to the Teddy Swims cover of I Can't Make You Love Me.

George Michael does even better. I didn't think it was possible to beat Bonnie but it is true. Do yourself a favor and listen to George Michael live.

Please listen to Teddy Swims.