Bruce Hornsby Debuts New Song 'Ecstatic' Featuring Bonnie Raitt

The track is from Hornsby's upcoming album 'Indigo Park' and comes with a new music video.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Bruce Hornsby has debuted a new song called "Ecstatic" from his upcoming album "Indigo Park", which features a collaboration with Bonnie Raitt. The joyful, World Music-inspired track includes backing vocals from Raitt, and Hornsby has also released a companion music video featuring members of the Louisiana State University Tigers women's basketball team.

Why it matters

Hornsby has a long history of collaborating with Raitt, dating back to 1991 when he played piano on her hit "I Can't Make You Love Me". The new song "Ecstatic" continues their creative partnership, and the album "Indigo Park" also includes contributions from late Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Robert Hunter, further cementing Hornsby's connections to the iconic band.

The details

"Ecstatic" is described as a "joyful, World Music-flavored tune" that was inspired by a "spirited chant" Hornsby heard for years while attending his son's Amateur Athletic Union basketball games. Lyrically, the song reflects on the exhilarating feelings that come with "peak" experiences like climbing a mountain or playing a transcendent live show. The music video features members of the LSU women's basketball team showcasing their dance moves, tying into Hornsby's lifelong passion for the sport.

  • Bruce Hornsby's new album "Indigo Park" is set to be released on April 3, 2026.
  • The music video for "Ecstatic" premiered on Hornsby's official YouTube channel on March 6, 2026.

The players

Bruce Hornsby

An acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist who has a long history of collaborating with the Grateful Dead and other notable artists.

Bonnie Raitt

A legendary blues singer and guitarist who has worked with Hornsby multiple times, including him playing piano on her hit song "I Can't Make You Love Me".

Bob Weir

The late singer-guitarist of the Grateful Dead, who collaborated with Hornsby on the song "Might As Well Be Me, Florinda" for the "Indigo Park" album.

Robert Hunter

The late lyricist who wrote the lyrics for two songs on Hornsby's "Indigo Park" album, including "Alabama".

Louisiana State University Tigers women's basketball team

The team that was featured in the music video for Hornsby's new song "Ecstatic".

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What’s next

Hornsby and his band The Noisemakers will embark on a U.S. tour in support of the "Indigo Park" album, with nearly 30 shows scheduled from April through October 2026.

The takeaway

Hornsby's new album "Indigo Park" showcases his continued creative collaborations with legendary artists like Bonnie Raitt and the Grateful Dead, further cementing his status as a versatile and acclaimed singer-songwriter who can seamlessly blend genres and work across generations of musicians.