NICK OF TIME was the 1989 Grammy winner for Album Of The Year.
Although famed primarily for her interpretation of compositions by the likes of Joni Mitchell, John Hiatt, James Taylor and Paul Brady, NICK OF TIME includes two fine Raitt-penned songs. "The Road's My Middle Name" is an up-tempo blues number, harking back to her early career performing alongside Son House and Mississippi Fred McDowell. The title track is one of her best, a sensitive examination of the traumas of ageing. Throughout the album her voice is haunting and controlled, bringing new meaning and depth to a varied range of material. Bonnie turned 40 gracefully with this album and it gave her unexpected massive success just in the nick of time.
Now available on DVD-Audio, this album was originally recorded in March of 1989. This was the album that broke Bonnie Raitt open to the public. Long a critic's darling, Bonnie paired up with producer Don Was. Was used Raitt's classic early-'70's records as a blueprint, choosing to update the sound with a smooth, professional production and a batch of excellent contemporary songs. Special features included 5.1 Surround Sound remixed by Don Was, design and production overseen by Raitt, 3 videos, lyrics, photos, and credits. Expanded package includes new liner notes by Alan Light of Spin and Tracks Magazine.
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PCM Stereo - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Personnel: Bonnie Raitt (vocal, guitar, slide guitar, piano); Johnny Lee Schell (acoustic guitar, guitar, vocals); John Jorgenson, Michael Landau, Arthur Adams (guitar); J.D. Maness (pedal steel guitar); Marty Grebb (tenor saxophone); Kim Wilson (harmonica); Jerry Williams, Herbie Hancock (piano); Scott Thurston, Michael Ruff, Don Was (keyboards); Chuck Domanico (acoustic bass); Hutch Hutchinson (bass); Ricky Fataar (drums, percussion); Tony Braunagel (drums, percussion, timbales); Fran Christina (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (congas, percussion); Arnold McCuller, Sir Harry Bowens, Sweet Pea Atkinson, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Larry John McNally, David Lasley (background vocals).
Personnel: Bonnie Raitt (vocals, slide guitar, piano); John Jorgenson, Johnny Lee Schell, Michael Landau, Arthur Adams (guitar); J.D. Maness (pedal steel guitar); Kim Wilson (harp); Bill Bergman (alto saxophone); Marty Grebb (tenor saxophone); Greg Smith (baritone saxophone); Dennis Farias, John Berry, Jr. (trumpet); Herbie Hancock, Jerry Williams (piano); Don Was, Scott Thurston (keyboards); James "Hutch" Hutchinson (bass instrument); Chuck Domanico (acoustic bass guitar); Ricky Fataar (drums, percussion); Fran Christina (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (congas); Tony Braunagel (timbales, percussion); David Crosby, Graham Nash, Larry John McNally, Arnold McCuller, Sir Harry Bowens, Sweet Pea Atkinson (background vocals).
DVD Features:
Personnel: Bonnie Raitt (vocal, slide guitar, piano); Johnny Lee Schell (acoustic guitar), Michael Landau, Arthur Adams (guitar); J.D. Maness (epdal steel guitar); Marty Grebb (tenor saxophone); Kim Wilson (harmonica); Scott Thurston, Jerry Williams, Herbie Hancock (piano); Michael Ruff, Don Was (keyboards); Chuck Domanico (acoustic bass); Hutch Hutchinson (bass); Ricky Fataar (drums, percussion); Tony Braunagel (drums, percussion, timbales); Fran Christina (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion, congas); Arnold McCuller, Sir Harry Bowens, Sweet Pea Atkinson, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Larry John McNally, David Lasley (background vocals).
The Heart Attack Horns: Bill Bergman, Dennis Farias, Greg Smith, John Berry, Jr.
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Rolling Stone (10/31/02, p.140) - Ranked # 45 in Rolling Stone's "Women in Rock: The 50 Essential Albums" Rolling Stone - 3.5 Stars - Very Good
jewel in Bonnie's crown.... As a long time fan from the early 70's
it was very interesting to watch what
happened to NICK OF TIME once in was
released. The reaction from all the
critics and radio stations (who for the
most part ignored Bonnie's music,with
the exception of the now Triple A outlets) was the biggest surprise. The
public was finally given over a Bonnie
Raitt who had finally settled down
enough from her wild ways to sober up
and work with people that could bring
out her many highlights. Boy did it work, (video, radio and the press) all
came together in an era that was finally welcoming to the singer/songwriter(after the wild 80's)
and add to it an exceptional slide guitarist & vocalist with a blues slant and the
best of what Bonnie did came through
big time. Nick of Time was filled with
so much of what Bonnie fans had come
to expect, just done up the way it
should have been presented years before. Great song
writers shine throughout this, at times sad, confident and soulfully
fiesty masterpiece. Bonnie even adds some great
licks herself with the memorable bookends of "Nick of Time" and "The
road is my middle name". Time did
finally catch up to Bonnie Raitt and
her talents. Shes gone on to make
many terrific recordings (lets face it
shes a national treasure herself) shes
just not into the hollywood glamor
trip that is forced on the public.
Blessed with her fathers drive to
go on and on and give fans what they
pay for, she most likely will have her
dad's longevity on stage and keep giving us something to talk about, for
many more years. They are still playing
many of these cuts on the radio 16 years after this release. Finally on
a DVD format and pumped up with better
sound and more features! Submitted by littlebibs (southeast New Hampshire) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
awesome! Love It! Submitted by Staci (Florida, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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