Bonnie Raitt – Sweet Forgiveness
(Warner Bros Records 1977 K56323)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing
Sleeve in Nr MINT condition
– a little wear to edges
Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer and guitarist. In 1971, Raitt released her self-titled debut album. Following this, she released a series of critically acclaimed roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk, and country. She was also a frequent session player and collaborator with other artists, including Warren Zevon, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, the Pointer Sisters, John Prine and Leon Russell.
Sweet Forgiveness is the sixth album by Bonnie Raitt, released in 1977. The single “Two Lives” was written by Mark T. Jordan of the Edison Electric Band.
Raitt’s cover of the Del Shannon hit “Runaway” was issued as a single, reaching No. 57 on the U.S. singles chart.
Track listing
Side one
- “About to Make Me Leave Home” (Earl Randall) – 4:14
- “Runaway” (Max Crook, Del Shannon) – 3:57
- “Two Lives” (Mark Jordan) – 3:49
- “Louise” (Paul Siebel) – 2:45
- “Gamblin’ Man” (Eric Kaz) – 3:27
Side two
- “Sweet Forgiveness” (Daniel Moore) – 4:11
- “My Opening Farewell” (Jackson Browne) – 5:20
- “Three Time Loser” (Don Covay, Ron Miller) – 3:19
- “Takin’ My Time” (Bill Payne) – 3:37
- “Home” (Karla Bonoff) – 3:28
Personnel
- Bonnie Raitt – acoustic guitar, guitar, electric guitar, vocals, slide guitar
- Norton Buffalo – harmonica
- Rosemary Butler – vocals
- Lester Chambers – vocals
- Sam Clayton – conductor, conga
- Freebo – bass, guitar, vocals, fretless bass
- David Grisman – mandolin, mandocello
- Jef Labes – keyboard
- Maxayn Lewis – vocals
- Michael McDonald – vocals
- Will McFarlane – guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar
- Bill Payne – organ, synthesizer, piano, keyboard, vocals, Fender Rhodes
- JD Souther – vocals
- Fred Tackett – acoustic guitar, guitar, keyboard
- Dennis Whitted – drums
- Carlena Williams – vocals
Production
- Producer: Paul A. Rothchild
- Engineers: John Haeny, Roger Mayer
- Remastering: Keith Blake, Lee Herschberg
- Series producer: Gregg Geller
- Project coordinator: Jo Motta
- Art direction: John Van Hamersveld
- Photography: John Van Hamersveld
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