I haven’t
checked, but it’s probably safe to assume that this is the only song on this
list co-written by a former college and professional football star. Mike Reid was
an all-American defensive tackle for Penn State, winning the Outland Trophy for
top defensive lineman in 1969 and finishing fifth in that year’s Heisman Trophy
voting. After being the 7th overall pick in the 1970 NFL draft by
the Cincinnati Bengals, Reid went on to play in two Pro Bowls before retiring
after the 1974 season to turn his attention to music. He was equally successful
there, winning a Grammy in 1984 for Best Country Song with “Stranger In My
House”, hitting the top of the country charts himself in 1990 with “Walk on
Faith”, and winding up in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has also
composed the music for several musicals and operas.
“I Can’t
Make You Love Me” is probably the greatest ballad Bonnie Raitt has ever
recorded, and it continues to be a show-stopper whenever she performs.
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