Sarah Bettens 2/23/07 I Can't Make You Love Me

[Prometheus1st]

It is hard for any performer to do a decent version of ANY song in a small venue with just one accompanying instrument.

I think she did Bonnie Raiit proud.

I was a Bonnie fan about the same time I became a Sarah fan....so my call on this is fair and balanced, lol (unlike Fox News)

[delocon36]

Wasn't too impressed by this, the piano is fab, I much prefer George michaels version,

[Prometheus1st]

I am a Bonnie Raitt fan, from way back.

I approve this cover. I like Sarah anyway, so maybe I am biased.

This was a heartfelt wonderful performance.

Thanks Sarah.

[jazzsoulfan]

Sorry I forget to say, Sarah performs one of the best versions of this fantastic song. The sound quality of this video isn't my favourite but her voice has it what many other performers, especially the talentshow singers don't got !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jazzsoulfan]

There are a lot of cover versions of this song but anybody who has a voice & knows how sad is a love without a reply can give this song the soul which is needed for this classic. I wonder why it isn't already used for a movie!!!!

[Moreesje]

it made me cry 2nite.. :)

so i can smile again...

[Harky1951]

Being a die hard Bonnie Raitt fan since 1973, it isn't always easy to listen to someone else sing what she has recorded ...but this was OK. It has made me rethink posting my own version that is on my short list because it makes it clear how hard it is to come close .......

[paramanic08]

this is a beautiful song. her voice is ahmazing. i truly feel this song.

[knoxtaper]

I'm sure a die hard Bonnie Raitt fan such as yourself wouldn't be happy with anyone else playing this song. As a Sarah Bettens fan, it was cool to see her play a few songs other than her own. To each their own!

[rickenbugger]

I totally agree with your sentiment & respect your loyalty to Sarah B, who I must confess I have never heard of.

I will just say this;I am moved to tears EVERY time I hear Bonnie sing this song. Unfortunately,I had no such response hearing this version. The aching sense of loss & abandonment which I always hear in Bonnie's version were simply absent, & for me at least,in the absense of an emotional & cathartic reaction in this listener, the song does not work.

[WhiteTiger333]

I love Sarah Bettens voice, but I also think Bonnie Raitt's recording of this song has much more depth. I do wonder if much of the problem is the audio quality (or lack thereof) of this video. Sarah's voice is much richer than this vid is able to capture - probably no one's fault under the circumstances.

Yah - I'm also used to hearing Bonnie do this one - catches the heartstrings. :`)

[petertrast]

Wow, rick. I have heard dozens of terrible covers of this song and this is probably the best one NOT done by Bonnie. Bonnie's version rips my heart out every time, amazing. At least this girl knows it is sad and the tempo is slow like it should be. Pretty soulful, just not outstanding. How can you follow up the Bonnie version? Best second place i have heard though...

[Miah151]

I love Bonnie Raitt,and this song gets stuck in my head! Sarah Betten has a smoother voice loves it,loves it lots! Thanks for this post = )

[prettybionic]

Well kool version,it's funny,this is probably the most beautiful song ever written,but we never here it on our radios.....weird?

[thasv]

I guess it's because most people would find it long and boring ='( It's a shame though.. Btw Sarah really is awesome in acoustic.

[Aloanstar]

Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin wote the song in 1991, Bonnie recorded among many artists, but I think Sarah version is definitely the best. Her voice is so wispy that you get drawn into it like you are hearing it for the first time.

[juicyfruitshane]

is this guy her brother?

[knoxtaper]

No, her brother is Gert Bettens. Tom Kestens just joined Sarah for a handful of shows in 2007.

[DekeRadio]

Eddie's Attic is the best music venue in Atlanta, and there's no better place to see Sarah Bettens.

[golandabush]

i love this song and i love this version

sarah's voice is amazing

[grobi81]

for me too ;-)

[stittims]

did she write this song?

[nuriaortega27]

No, the original song is from Bonnie Raitt, but I like best Sarah Betten's version...

[prettybionic]

Nah,Bonnie didn't write this one dude!

[robteres]

She recorded a version of it though

[ruby7792]

I was there, she even dedicated a song to me!!! no joke. I love her

[ashleighpark]

Absolutely fantastic. She has such a beautiful voice. I would so love to see her live. And such a pretty girl

x

[SanVW]

What a wonderful voice!

[YRAURBEF7]

She has really great taste in covers.

[SuperflySisters]

Ahhhhh que je l'aime Sarah bettens !!!! J'adore cette chanson !!! je regarde tout les jours cette photo qu'on a prise ensemble avec ton bassiste lol mais bon elle m'a surment oublié .. jsuis qu'une fan comme une autre looool

[catherinetodd]

SuperflySisters: "Ahhhhh que je l'aime Sarah Bettens !!!! J'adore cette chanson !!! je regarde tout les jours cette photo qu'on a prise ensemble avec ton bassiste lol mais bon elle m'a surment oublié .. jsuis qu'une fan comme une autre looool "

BabelFish (rough) Translation:

Ahhhhh that I like it Sarah Bettens!!!! I adore this song!!! I look at the every day this photograph which one together took with your bass player lol but good it surment forgot me. I am that a fan like another looool

[Isis854]

oh dear god, zo ongelofelijk prachtig!

ik ken het niet, en kan het ook ni downloaden. spijtig:(

x

[hulsta1978]

sarah is gewoon een lekker ding!!

[Karolien10]

Sarah Bettens heeft de meest speciale stem die ik met mijn relatief onervaren oortjes gehoord heb.

Heb alle CD's, dit kende ik niet, maar even prachtig...

[janneke1812]

erg mooi.

[Katleen1987]

hmm die stem ... love it

[MeijerMartijn]

Sarah Bettens is echt een topper als het gaat om balads!! Kippenvel.