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A young Bonnie Raitt recorded this blues classic in 1972. Decades later, a superstar named it her favorite song to cover.

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All Songs Considered is NPR's flagship podcast for new music, artist interviews and friendly banter about the albums and musicians you love. Plus, special episodes on topics we can all relate to, like ...