There were so many great music and political scenes going on in the late ’60s in Cambridge. The ratio of guys to girls at Harvard was four to one, so all of those things were playing in my mind.
Meaning of the quote
In the late 1960s, there were lots of exciting music and political events happening in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At Harvard University, there were many more men than women, with a ratio of four men for every one woman. All of these factors were on Bonnie Raitt's mind as she experienced this time period.
About Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt is an acclaimed American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She has released numerous critically praised albums and won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for her 1989 hit album ‘Nick of Time’. Raitt is recognized as one of the greatest singers and guitarists of all time, known for her ability to connect with listeners through her heartfelt and soulful performances.
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I would rather feel things in extreme than not at all.
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There’s nothing like living a long time to create a depth and soulfulness in your music.
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Religion is for people who are scared to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there.
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I think my fans will follow me into our combined old age. Real musicians and real fans stay together for a long, long time.
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