Nice cover of the Gerry Rafferty song.
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It would have been interesting if she’d sung the original lyric: “It’s been you, woman, right down the line.”
Bonnie made it gender-neutral, substituting “oh baby” for “woman”. Back in the day, folk singers would often sing lyrics that were originally written for a singer of the other sex. Raitt came out of that folk tradition, but here she makes the adjustment. Not sure if it means anything in particular, though.
I liked the subtle change in the song’s rhythm. Bonnie gives it a sort of soft reggae treatment that works well to my ear.
I’ve heard the same thing with the song “Red Clay Halo”. Not sure whether it was a man or a woman what snag it first, but it’s always hetero adjusted every time I have heard it.