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	Bonnie Raitt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bonnie Raitt, (born November 8, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso who was born in Burbank, California, the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt.
		Raitt went to see Waterman, and the two soon became friends, "much to the chagrin of my parents, who didn't expect their freshman daughter to be running around with 65-year-old bluesmen," recalled Raitt.
		Raitt was beginning to receive greater press coverage, including a 1975 cover story for Rolling Stone Magazine, but with 1974's Streetlights, reviews for her work were becoming increasingly mixed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bonnie_Raitt (1725 words)

	John Raitt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		John Emmett Raitt (January 19, 1917, Santa Ana, California, USA - February 20, 2005, Pacific Palisades, California) was a star of the musical theater stage.
		In 1945, John Raitt was one of the recipients of the first Theatre World Award for his debut performance in Carousel.
		He was the father of singer Bonnie Raitt.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Raitt (159 words)

	Broadway star John Raitt dies at 88 - baltimoresun.com
		John Raitt, the ruggedly handsome musical theater leading man who launched his Broadway career in Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1945 hit "Carousel" and later co-starred in "The Pajama Game" on Broadway and in the film version, died Sunday.
		Raitt played Curly in the national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" in 1944, before he was cast as carnival carousel operator Billy Bigelow in "Carousel," in which he sang "If I Loved You" with Jan Clayton, and "Soliloquy," the show-stopping solo number that displayed his considerable vocal range and virtuosity.
		Raitt went on to give memorable performances in the Broadway musicals "Magdalena," "Three Wishes for Jamie" and "Carnival in Flanders," but those shows were not successful.
	www.baltimoresun.com /sports/highschool/sns-raitt-obit,0,15266.story (887 words)

	Playbill News: John Raitt, Robust Star of Broadway Musicals, Is Dead at 88
		John Raitt, whose strapping frame and powerful baritone made him a charismatic star of the Broadway musical stage in the 1940s and '50s, died Feb. 20 at the age of 88, the Associated Press reported.
		Raitt called the latter song, in which Billy dreams about the kind of boy he might be father to, "practically a one-act opera which took six and a half minutes to sing,'' the AP reported.
		John Raitt was born Jan. 10, 1917, in Santa Ana, California, to Scottish Presbyterian parents.
	www.playbill.com /news/article/91316.html (774 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Features -- John Raitt, star of 'Carousel' and 'Pajama Game,' dead at age 88
		John Raitt, the robust baritone who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production of "Carousel" and sang with Doris Day in the movie "Pajama Game," died Sunday.
		Raitt astounded the opening-night audience in 1945 with his dynamic soliloquy, which he called "practically a one-act opera which took six and a half minutes to sing." He said Hammerstein had been inspired to write it when he heard the newcomer sing Figaro at the audition.
		John Emmett Raitt was born Jan. 10, 1917, in Santa Ana, Calif. At Fullerton Union he excelled in track, winning a scholarship to the University of Southern California.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/features/20050221-1205-obit-raitt.html (874 words)

	Broadway: The American Musical . Stars Over Broadway . John Raitt \| PBS
		Thereafter, Raitt devoted much of his time to touring, and in 1975 was back on Broadway, along with Patricia Munsell, Tammy Grimes, Larry Kert, Lillian Gish, and Cyril Ritchard, in "A Musical Jubilee," a "potpourri" claiming to demonstrate the development of the American musical.
		By that time, his daughter, Bonnie Raitt, was gaining recognition as a leading blues-rock vocalist and guitarist.
		John Raitt himself continued to be active, and in 1992 he received an Ovation Award in Hollywood for services to the Los Angeles theater scene.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/broadway/stars/raitt_j.html (293 words)

	Zap2it: Broadway Legend John Raitt Dies at 88 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Raitt -- who is remembered for his robust baritone that brought to life characters in "Oklahoma!," "Carousel" and "The Pajama Game" -- was born John Emmet Raitt in January 1917 in Santa Ana, Calif. He began his singing career early, performing at local service clubs and churches.
		Raitt's career continued well into his 80s, boosted by numerous summer stock productions and tours with his one-man show "An Evening with John Raitt." He also made appearances with his blues-rock singing daughter Bonnie Raitt, often singing "Hey, There" together.
		Raitt was married three times: to Marjorie Haydock, Kathleen Smith Landry and finally high school sweetheart Rosemary Kraemer in 1981.
	www.zap2it.com /movies/news/pstory/0,3382,24757,00.html (458 words)

	Broadway Mainstay John Raitt Dies at 88 (washingtonpost.com)
		John Raitt, 88, one of the enduring stars of the American musical stage whose powerful presence and rich baritone first dazzled Broadway 60 years ago in "Carousel," died of pneumonia yesterday in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
		Raitt, the father of singer Bonnie Raitt, also was known for his role in "The Pajama Game," both on Broadway and on the screen, opposite Doris Day.
		Raitt was born in Santa Ana, Calif., the son of a YMCA secretary.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A40703-2005Feb20.html (505 words)

	foxreno.com - News - Actor John Raitt, Father Of Bonnie Raitt, Dies At 88
		Raitt, the father of singer Bonnie Raitt, died from complications of pneumonia at his Pacific Palisades home, his manager, James Fitzgerald, said in a statement.
		Raitt's star status on Broadway was assured, and after the long run in "Carousel" he appeared in "Magdalena," "Three Wishes for Jamie" and "Carnival in Flanders." He lacked a big crossover to film until "The Pajama Game" in 1954.
		Despite his good notices, it was Raitt's only starring movie (he had played two minor roles while briefly under contract to MGM in 1940).
	www.foxreno.com /news/4215511/detail.html (831 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Nation -- John Raitt, star of 'Carousel' and 'Pajama Game,' dead at age 88
		Raitt created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production of "Carousel" and sang with Doris Day in the movie "Pajama Game," just two of many highlights in a career spanning more than 60 years.
		Raitt was well known on the West Coast for his handsome presence and ringing voice when he was invited to New York in 1944 to try out for the role of Curly in the road company of "Oklahoma!"
		In later years, as his daughter's fame began to eclipse his own, Raitt delighted in her success and approved of her campaigning for civil rights, peace and other causes.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/nation/20050221-0005-ca-obit-raitt.html (896 words)

	Who's Who in Musicals: R to Rog
		Raitt weathered the charming failure Three Wishes for Jamie (1952) and the disastrous Carnival in Flanders (1953) before playing stalwart factory supervisor Sid Sorokin in the The Pajama Game (1954).
		Raitt became an annual presence on the summer theater circuit, touring in revivals of classic musicals.
		Raitt died at age 88, felled by a case of pneumonia.
	www.musicals101.com /who7b.htm (2730 words)

	CANOE -- JAM! Music - Artists - Raitt, Bonnie: Death brings new perspective to Raitt
		After Broadway legend John Raitt passed away last February at the age of 88, his 55-year-old daughter continued working on her new studio album Souls Alike, the 15th of her career.
		Raitt says the album champions the horde of fine singer-songwriters like Jon Cleary and Emory Joseph still under most people's radar.
		Raitt recorded 15 songs for Souls Alike but pared it down to 11.
	jam.canoe.ca /Music/Artists/R/Raitt_Bonnie/2005/09/07/1204781.html (731 words)

	Theater News - Feature: Follow Spot - Michael Musto contributes to Rick Crom's Newsical. Plus: Memories of a visit with ...
		Raitt was a subscriber to the magazine and was delighted to speak about his brilliant career.
		I was thrilled to hear Raitt sing at the Kennedy Center in April 2002, when he appeared in a gala concert tribute to Richard Rodgers on the occasion of the composer's centennial.
		It was a privilege to hear John Raitt sing live, even in his twilight years, and I will certainly never forget the hour or so that my friends and I spent at his home.
	www.theatermania.com /content/news.cfm/story/5782 (1488 words)

	Broadway star John Raitt dies at 88: SouthFlorida.com
		Raitt's 1995 album, his first in 25 years, "John Raitt: The Broadway Legend," included three songs with his daughter.
		Over the years, Raitt augmented his work in musicals with a performance piece called "An Evening With John Raitt," in which he sang 23 songs from 16 Broadway musicals.
		Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the John Raitt and Rosemary Raitt Scholarship and Musical Theater at the School of Theater, Film and Television at UCLA.
	www.southflorida.com /news/sns-raitt-obit,0,5019675.story (1356 words)

	John Raitt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		John Raitt has always been my favorite Broadway performer, ever since I saw him on stage(4 times in 4 different shows).This CD was a great collection representing a few of those shows.
		John Raitt when he originated the role of Billy Bigelow used a chesty deep baritone sound.By the time he was in "The Pajama Game" Mr.
		This is the reissue of the 1964 studio-recording of OKLAHOMA!, with Broadway stars John Raitt, Florence Henderson and Phyllis Newman playing the roles of Curly, Laurey and Ado Annie respectively.
	www.broadwaymidi.com /broadway/artistsearch_John+Raitt/mode_music/index.html (556 words)

	On Stage: The Richard Rodgers Gala: The Performers - John Raitt \| PBS
		In 1945 when baritone John Raitt made his Broadway debut playing Billy Bigelow in the Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece Carousel, he also made musical history, introducing such songs as the immortal "If I Loved You" and the ground breaking "Soliloquy," which was written especially for him.
		Born in Santa Ana, California, Raitt began performing professionally with the Los Angeles Civic Light opera.
		Raitt has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway.
	www.pbs.org /weta/onstage/rodgers/performers_raitt.html (238 words)

	John Raitt has died
		Very sorry to read that John Raitt, one of the greats from Broadway's Golden Age, died today at the age of 88.
		Raitt was seated nearby in the audience, so I approached him and told him what a great honor it was to see him there.
		Raitt were very good friends years ago in NYC and he loved John very much.Talk about a class act and a true gentleman.
	oz-forum.com /eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/267606226/m/711109127/xsl/print_topic (725 words)

	John Raitt MP3 Downloads - John Raitt Music Downloads - John Raitt Music Videos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Renowned Broadway singer John Raitt (father to blues-rock singer/guitarist Bonnie Raitt) was born on January 19, 1917, in Santa Ana, CA, and began his singing career with the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera.
		Raitt's performance (which included such now-Broadway standards as "If I Loved You" and "Soliloquy") led to numerous accolades, including being voted Best Performance of the Year By an Actor in a Musical by the New York Drama Critics.
		Raitt's contributions to musical theater haven't gone unnoticed, as he has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway.
	mp3.cnet.com /John-Raitt/artists/20510/biography.html (374 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Arts \| Broadway baritone John Raitt dies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Raitt, who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production of Carousel, was suffering from pneumonia and died on Sunday.
		Raitt continued touring with his one-man show - An Evening with John Raitt - throughout his 80s.
		In his later years, Raitt was overshadowed by the fame of his daughter.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts/4285083.stm (295 words)

	John Raitt News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		News about John Raitt continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		In 1945, when baritone John Raitt made his Broadway debut playing Billy Bigelow in the Rodgers and Hammerstein masterpiece Carousel, he also...
		Singer Bonnie Raitt, left, and her father John Raitt pose during a cocktail party before attending the 15th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in this Monday, March 6, 2000 file photo, at New...
	rss.topix.net /who/john-raitt (162 words)

	In Remembrance- John Raitt
		John Raitt, the Broadway baritone who recreated his role of stage role of Sid Sorokin for the film version of The Pajama Game, has passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.
		In 1944, Raitt landed the role of Curley in the national touring company of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma.
		Raitt never made another film, but instead spent the rest of his career on stage, touring the country in various musicals.
	www.filmbuffonline.com /InRemembrance/JohnRaitt.htm (355 words)

	westcoastmusic: John Raitt passed away, John Raitt died, John Raitt father of Bonnie Raitt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		John Raitt, 88 years old, died this sunday of complications from pneumonia.
		Bonnie Raitt says about her dad John Raitt was "the most loving, wonderful father to us kids" and husband to his wife.
		Born in Santa Ana, California, John Raitt began performing professionally with the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera and was shortly thereafter signed to a contract with MGM, where he appeared in Flight Command, Billy the Kid and Ziegfeld Girl.
	noted.blogs.com /westcoastmusic/2005/02/john_raitt_pass.html (532 words)

	Dick Waterman Photography » Blog Archive » John Raitt (1917-2005) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It made me think of John Raitt, who I had the honor of knowing because I worked with his daughter, Bonnie, during her early years in the music business.
		Back in the days when Broadway musicals created iconic figures whose fame lasted forever, John Raitt was the first among equals in that gilded realm of leading men.
		I was genuinely saddened when I heard that John had died at the age of 88.
	blog.dickwaterman.com /2005/02/21/john-raitt-1917-2005 (885 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Arts news \| John Raitt
		Though the singer John Raitt was one of the great leading men of Broadway's golden age, his reputation rests on surprisingly few hits: Carousel (1945) and The Pajama Game (on stage in 1954, and on film in 1957).
		A typical Raitt touch was heard in the song If I Loved You, sung by the carnival barker Billy Bigelow in Carousel; Raitt's emphasis on the word "if" in every statement underlined the character's ambivalence - a trait that would set off a chain reaction contributing to Billy's demise.
		Though Raitt's career peaked with Carousel, his performances were remarkably consistent, often despite substandard material, such as the ambitious, idiosyncratic Heitor Villa-Lobos musical Magdalena in 1948 (which Raitt revisited some 40 years later in a concert version in New York), Three Wishes For Jamie (1952) and Carnival In Flanders (1953).
	www.guardian.co.uk /arts/news/story/0,11711,1430071,00.html (840 words)

	CBC Arts: IN BRIEF: Canada Reads kicks off; John Raitt dies; more
		John Raitt, the musical theatre star and father of singer Bonnie Raitt, has died at the age of 88.
		During the 1980s, Raitt sometimes performed with his daughter, who once praised her father for treating "every show with equal thrill and passion...
		Born Jan. 10, 1917, Raitt studied at the University of Southern California and the University of Redlands.
	www.cbc.ca /story/arts/national/2005/02/21/Arts/artsbriefs050221.html (930 words)

	USATODAY.com - John Raitt, 'Carousel' star, dies at 88 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Raitt, the robust baritone who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production of Carousel and sang with Doris Day in the movie Pajama Game, died Sunday.
		Raitt, the father of singer Bonnie Raitt, died peacefully from complications of pneumonia at his Pacific Palisades home, his manager, James Fitzgerald, said in a statement.
		Raitt had become well known on the West Coast for his handsome presence and ringing voice when in 1944 he was invited to New York to try out for the role of Curly in the road company of Oklahoma!
	www.usatoday.com /life/people/2005-02-20-john-raitt-obituary_x.htm (381 words)

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