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Bonnie Raitt is one of the finest musicians from the USA. With this concert-registration "Road Tested" she proofs her qualities beyond any doubt. It's an evening full of great songs and beautiful duets with Bruce Hornsby and Jackson Browne. The performances of "come to me" and "feeling of falling" are just fantastic ! It's like she proudly says herself : "That's the band I like" !!

Bonnie Raitt does not mean much in England and I can never figure out why. There are fans, of course, but she never seems to achieve the profile she deserves. Maybe her music is too American (it is, of course, but thats no bad thing). I love her second only to Joni Mitchell. This DVD is knockout-she genuinely loves what she does and does it supremely well. That love of her music it comes through in this stunning live performance. She is surrounded by musicians to die for. I was on holiday this year when she appeared at a nearby venue-it broke my heart-I have yet to see her live-but this concert is a wonderful second best!!

You get a lot for your money here: about an hour and three-quarters of Bonnie Raitt songs, her hits and otherwise. Just about every song is a winner because her voice fits her blues- rock material extremely well and her band is outstanding. She comments at one point about her band being the "best" their is, and she may not be far off.

There is so much music here I often break this up into a couple of viewings, but no matter where I pick this back up in the concert, it's a good starting point because it's simply one good song after another. You'd except a dud here or there, but it's just not the case.

The first part of the concert has more upbeat songs, so it you want a 45-minute fast-moving mini-concert, the first nine songs will do well. It's a good workout disc, too! Later on, Raitt goes through several slow songs in a row and the tape ends with the slow-but-dramatic "Angel From Montgomery."

Guests include Bruce Hornsby, Jackson Browne, Bryan Adams, Kim Wilson and the old blues couple Ruth and Charles Brown. All of them are excellent, as well.

The only thing missing in this DVD is more colorful camera-work. That would have really made this a spectacular concert disc. Hey, the the music is the main attraction here anyway, so I am not complaining. I used to own this on VHS but acquired the DVD because of the better sound.

Obviously, this is very highly recommended.

Bonnie Raitt is one of the greatest American musician. Her guitar and her voice are astonishing and unique. The concert 'Road Tested' is remarkable: I have the double CD, the VHS and now I have just bought the DVD. The selection of song is perfect and it is impossible to select the bests: 'Thing Called Love (with Bruce Hornsby)', 'Something to Talk About', 'Love Letter', 'Never Make Your Move Too Soon', 'Shale a Little', 'Matters of the Heart', 'Have a Heart', 'Love Me Like a Man', 'Louise', 'Dimming of the Days', 'My Opening Farewell (with Jackson Browne)', 'Longing in Their Hearts', 'Come to Me', 'Love Sneakin'Up On You' 'Burning Down the House', 'I Can't Make You Love Me', Feeling of Falling', 'I Believe, I'm In Love With You', 'Rock Steady' and 'Angel From Montgomery'. How to choose better songs among such a wonderful repertoire? However, my favorite one is the wonderful blues 'The Kokomo Medley', which I do not get tired of listening to it. I regret only that the DVD does not have the option of Lyrics On (or at least Closed Caption). Bonnie Raitt's fans did not deserve such a lack of care from the producers and distributors. But my vote is ten.

Title (Brazil): "Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested"

Bonnie is simply the best among all female r&b vocalists (and anything else...). During her Cincinnati concert in fall of 2004, I was blown away by the juiciness of her guitarin', vibin', and singing plus the band was superb to boot. It was a big-time head trip and certainly a good time was had by all, even among those over 50 who were groovin' in the aisles and friggin' shaking it!!! Having watched the DVD numerous times, I'm always struck by the harmonies that can be easily followed and I join in every time. "I Can't Make You Love Me" is always poignant as ever. Bruce Hornsby plays the accompaniment so well, as always. I am on the constant lookout for her next concert. Because, ...Bonnie rocks, period.

I've watched this video well over 10 times. The sound is great. The Lighting is amazing. The song selection is better than I could of imagined. Definitely one of my all time favourite concerts. Her special guests are a treat too. "go Bruce Hornsby/Kim Wilson"

First off, I think that Bonnie has an obvious and also an inner beauty. Just to get that out of the way.

Noticed her in the '70's, and then in the '90's heard her mentioned by Paul Brady (Irish singer/songwriter). If he thinks she's good, it's time I looked again. Caught and taped this from VH1. And the TV version was good for years. One of my bucks bought the DVD as a Christmas present, and I was off into extra tracks and improved audio (still stereo, no electronic trickery, of course).

As Don Was said first, this could be the best live group I've heard too. Their playing is impeccable throughout - all of them. Also they've been around, and are often reference players in their own right (Ricky Fataar - Pearl Drums), so play with Bonnie by pure choice. Bit like one of Paul Brady's core backing group said in an excellent series "SongBook" (by RTE) - "I wish I could write songs like these, but the next best thing is playing them".

Bonnie's voice has a quality and catch in it that is totally mesmerising. "If I can't make you love me" - try that one, and I bet it'll catch you in the throat!.

And her guests. Bruce Hornsby is enough for me.

Watch out for :- Shake a little, Nothing' a fool won't get used to, Have a heart, Louise, Dimming of the day. Just my high points.

Been listening to this for a good 12 years, and it just gets better. Usually my taste is rockier and heavier, but you just can't ignore quality when you hear it.