On this day March 21 1989 Bonnie Raitt released her tenth studio album Nick of Time. The album became a career-defining success for Raitt hitting number one on the US Billboard 200 and selling over 5 million copies in the US. It won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year marking a major breakthrough for the blues rock artist.
Nick of Time featured a blend of blues rock and pop with standout tracks like the title song Thing Called Love and Have a Heart. The album not only revived Raitt’s career but also cemented her as one of the most respected musicians of her era.
80s insight: Before the success of Nick of Time Bonnie Raitt had been dropped by her record label and was struggling to find mainstream recognition. The album’s success at the Grammys changed everything for her.
Nick of Time featured a blend of blues rock and pop with standout tracks like the title song Thing Called Love and Have a Heart. The album not only revived Raitt’s career but also cemented her as one of the most respected musicians of her era.
80s insight: Before the success of Nick of Time Bonnie Raitt had been dropped by her record label and was struggling to find mainstream recognition. The album’s success at the Grammys changed everything for her.
