January 4, 2012

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In April, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt will release Slipstream, her first album in seven years, with major tour dates to follow.

The album will be put out by Raitt's own new label, Redwing, and will feature covers of two songs by Bob Dylan, production on several songs from Joe Henry and a reggae cover of the late Gerry Rafferty's hit "Right Down the Line."

The album marks a return to the spotlight for the singer, who has been on hiatus in recent years after the deaths of her parents, her brother and her best friend. She took an extended break from music "to get back in touch with the other part of my life," she said in a statement.

The comeback coincides with a recent surge of interest in Raitt's music from a younger generation. Adele released a live version of "I Can't Make You Love Me" on iTunes last year, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon played a medley of that song and "Nick of Time" on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

It'll be great to hear from Bonnie again. I didn't know about so many family abd friends passing on...

Shes a true legend!!

Bonnie has released the full track listing for Slipstream.

"Used To Rule The World"
"Right Down The Line"
"Million Miles"
"You Can’t Fail Me Now"
"Down To You"
"Take My Love With You"
"Not Cause I Wanted To"
"Ain’t Gonna Let You Go"
"Marriage Made in Hollywood"
"Split Decision"
"Standing in the Doorway"
"God Only Knows"