Bonnie Raitt – I Can’t Make You Love Me
Bonnie Raitt – I Can’t Make You Love Me (1991)
Directed by: Matt Mahurin
I Can’t Make You Love Me, released on October 22, 1991, is a poignant ballad by American singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt from her eleventh studio album, *Luck of the Draw*. Written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin, the song delves into the heartache of unrequited love, capturing the raw emotion of realizing that love cannot be forced. The track became one of Raitt’s most successful singles, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning critical acclaim for its soulful delivery. The accompanying music video, directed by Matt Mahurin, features Raitt performing in a dimly lit setting, interspersed with evocative imagery that mirrors the song’s themes of longing and resignation.
