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Audio Autopsy, 1973: Bonnie Raitt, "Takin' My Time" LP: Collab with Andres of The Vinyl Room

When Andy told me he loved Bonnie's 3rd album, I had to try and arrange a collab of some sort! I loved Bonnie, in real time, from her 1971 start (I was 16), and even met her the following year!

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Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor perfom at Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 23rd July 2018.
Bonnie performing in Rome, Italy in 2018.📸Luciano Viti/Getty Images

Here’s the 2 1/2-minute clip of Bonnie being feted at the Kennedy Center Honors, late 2024. Enjoy her entire 22-minute tribute, wit…

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Music lover, vinyl enthusiast and high-quality sound fiend. I have a complicated relationship with the word "audiophile". A lifelong record collector, I write on all things vinyl: sound hacks, collection tips, industry trends and more.
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