British guitarist analyses Linda Ronstadt performing live in 1980!

[@racinnut77]

Why can't music like this still be recorded today? Linda didn't need 30 back up dancers to distract from her lip syncing. She just needed her voice, a band, and a great song to put on a great show.

[@Matagot90]

Music was pure back then. You had to be actually good to make it.

[@louisea6109]

David, spot on!

[@cazgerald9471]

My grandad used to ask me that same question when I'd be listening to my music back in the 70s, although the "music like this" he was referring to was the swing bands he loved in his youth.

[@flee4342]

Put quite simply. Because today it’s too expensive. Way too much money to put into something that may not be a smash hit.

[@anthonyarmstrong14]

@@cazgerald9471 but your grandaddy would have loved Linda Ronstadts American standards albums and her later jazz album.

[@Ray-ni7lu]

As someone from the UK, I first came across Linda Ronstadt in 1976. I have loved all her music ever since. Why she wasn't so successful in the UK, I just can't fathom!

[@PaulRandle-sc8qk]

It is probably because her first recorded genre was county rock, which didn't really take off in the UK, until the Eagles (ironically, her backing band) took off.

[@thetheraine]

there are 2 types of men in the world... those that love Linda Ronstadt and those that haven't heard her yet... Willie Nelson... : )

[@kellyanndean9374]

Well u should hear me sing i can sing all Linda's songs I have the same range as she has!!

[@lynneharter5536]

Whenever a friend got dumped/cheated on/ emotionally abused by some guy, we used to gather around her in the hallway of the school and sing "He's no good. . ." Greatest breakup song ever, made even more powerful with Linda's talent and passion.

[@louisejohnson6057]

@@kellyanndean9374 , Wow! And you're humble too!

[@louisejohnson6057]

@Casina Xcidius LOL!

[@jezebeljones659]

You keep sayin' that, but I think he said it about Emmylou. Not that it can't also apply to Linda!

[@stupeters8409]

Phil in My Opinion The Greatest Female Singer of all Time, Rock, Country, Opera, Jazz , Blues, Standards, Mexican/Spanish There is No Genre she could Not Dominate...An Amazing Talent unsurpassed by No One.

[@MossyMozart]

@Stu Peters - And she sang dynamite duets and triplets with other great singers, always blending beautifully and carefully so as not to overwhelm them with her dynamic voice. She was especially great, I think, with Smokey Robinson..

[@HiroForever]

YES. LINDA RONSTADT IS EASILY ONE OF THE BEST FEMALE VOCALISTS EVER. IMO.

[@moehoward01]

Yup.

[@michaelcook768]

Sad that disease has robbed her of a heavenly gift.

[@johnwalling8005]

I rank Linda in the top 5 female vocalists of my generation. I have to include Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin. All had something different that made them special.

[@doowoppyify]

Number one male singer= Elvis, Number female singer= Linda

[@michaelcook768]

@@doowoppyify Karen Carpenter had a fantastic voice...silenced way to early. Same for Patsy Cline. Linda had a much longer career...I would also add Whitney Houston to the list...all Superlatives.

[@barneydunn8458]

Man that girl could sing. Surrounded by devoted musicians who developed their own chops around her glorious voice. She always let her bands shine. Very special - thanks mate.

[@LisaGemini]

Linda sang with PASSION. I loved her, my late dad loved her...everyone loved Linda! The '70s and '80s were magic. So much talent and passion like this. No lip synching, no half-dressed girls, just kick-ass music. Thank God I was in high school then. Graduated in 1980. Her band is also awesome. That bass! Oh my gosh!

[@tokunagaster]

Sooo good even now.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

No gimmick necessary where talent exists.

[@robertewalt7789]

I saw her in the late 1960’s, with Stone Poney.

[@markpayne2363]

One of my favorite female vocalists of all time. So sad her physical affliction deprived us all of one of the most beautiful voices to ever come along. To hear her sing in Spanish accompanied by Mariachi musicians is such a treat.

[@damialle]

In my opinion, Linda is one of the greatest singers of all time. Her voice can be sweet, melodic or powerful, all in the same song. As Fil pointed out, she can sing any genre and sound amazing. I consider myself fortunate to have been able to hear her sing in her prime. Thanks for giving her the credit she deserves.

[@Kirkunik1]

Saw her three times live. Always excellent. Pitch perfect. She could belt it out one minute...and sing softly the next. Such a natural. And her personality comes through with a kind of sassyness and an intimacy that just drew you in. Love her. Thanks so much.

[@judykramer7562]

The most versatile female voice of the last 50 years. She could sing any genre.

[@bryanglassglass8971]

She was absolutely incredible, most people would probably sell their souls for this talent, she's still my favorite female artist, I'm 61 I've heard them fr

[@charlesbowman129]

That chick could sing! No auto tune, no flash, just rock solid vocals. I miss her!

[@mbsnyderc]

Linda could sing anything and make it a hit, and she did Rock, Country, Soul Mexican Ballads ,and Opera.hard for me to understand why she wasn't bigger in England.

[@stevebowen1828]

True that. How was she not huge in the UK?

[@kingsxkids]

mbsnyderc Probably no ad money pushing her in the UK- So there was no reason to fly so far to perform there with low album sales. Another avenue to research, Is at the time Lindas hits we getting heavy AirPlay in America what were the big hits in England at the time? If you’re competing with songs by Beatles ,Stones, Pink Floyd and you sound like a great country singer.... Good luck

[@yabbadabba1975]

Regional artists do exist. Kiki Dee has been a lifelong star in England, but about all we've heard of her in the States is her duet with Elton John. Similarly Nina in Germany. She's still singing there; more than 99 Luftballoons. The Eagles toured well in England and Europe in the '70's, but didn't have the following over there that they have had here.

[@jwichman9]

Dolly Parton said Linda was sometimes a pain in the ass because she was such a perfectionist but that all great artists are

[@jinxy72able]

She also did a few 30's and 40's big band albums.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

One of the most beautiful woman to ever grace this plant with a set of pipes that could rip the rust off a bumper. She was the crush of millions of boys, a true heart and eardrum breaker

[@laustcawz2089]

I wonder what the MeToo movement would say about one of her last rock/pop hits, "Get Closer" ("Hold her hand! Be forward! C'mon, be a man... & get closer!"---whoops, I guess that's sexual harassment, huh?).

[@EJSmith-dk3yg]

Well I would say, torture to my heart ... but heaven to my ears!

[@Knards]

A massive set of pipes, a great beauty, and the perfect example of how we never know what will befall us in time. So glad she had a good career

[@lnl3237]

MrMrwilson11, a very concise and insightful comment. The recognition Ms. Ronstadt received in 2019 (documentary and Kennedy Center honor) gave her peers and public a chance to thank her, and I pray it gave her an opportunity to truly grasp the monumental impact her singing had-and continues to have- on our lives.

[@JJ33438]

I just love how the talented singers just come on stage - pick up the mic - and sing - and it makes chills run down my spine!!!! no costumes, no fires and spiraling lights, no nakedness - just pure raw talent that is memorable forever. Thanks for doing this series. you are very smart for doing this its adding to your notoriety too!

[@sharonammirati2042]

You might like Lake St Dive, Rachel Price. Or Sara Barielles for fabulous voices of tod

[@janetlafrance3325]

Saw Linda with the Eagles in the 70's....nuff said. 🤟😎🎸

[@vitahealth.2372]

Janet LaFrance wow

[@candicescott7176]

As did I, mid-70's. She just walked out, and in one of the worst acoustically sounding building known as the Cowbarn, nailed with perfection every song. ( and as always, san shoes & undies 😜)

[@louisea6109]

I wish I was there...🤔

[@dutchreagan3676]

1980 Kemper Arena, KC. Encore was an 'a capella' version of Desperado. Still gives me chills.

[@robertgregilovich2229]

Saw Linda in Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ with the Eagles about 1973. Wow!

[@oldladylovesBruno]

Her voice was incredible. I still listen to her music.

[@paulchristian7693]

Singing with her latin.soul. 🥰

[@stillastillsfan]

Ditto and Ditto

[@gailharlin4643]

I still Try to find videos and music from her I may not have seen/heard.

[@roblowe3906]

I have listened to her all evening!

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

It shocks me to hear that Linda wasn’t popular in the UK. as far as I’m concerned, she had the best voice in the business. Whether country, rock, operetta, ballads, she nailed it. Hearing her perform live was an incredible experience. I suggest you check out Long, Long Time. Her control and vocal prowess in the song is mind blowing.

[@PK1971PK]

Yeah, that will always be my favorite of hers.

[@BoingBB]

I don't know why she wasn't popular here but she was popular in my house! I have eight of her albums. Mind you there were some great bands here who aren't well known in the USA too.

[@pabloperez4063]

@@BoingBB I didnt know either! I cant understand! I am from Spain, And we had her records since late 70's And we used yo think she was amazing. Warren Zevon was perhaps not popular either And however he was Also super

[@ericanderson9664]

She was popular to me when I saw her in London Victoria 1976. The Old Grey Whistle had her on as well.

[@hoponpop3330]

Dolly Parton says Linda was one of the best female vocalist ever . She could do anything Rock, Country, Broadway, to Opera

[@marilynwayte54]

The backup vocalist here is Wendy Waldman and she was a great vocalist in her own right. Love Linda. My vocal idol.

[@alexgallardo9149]

What a voice silenced for good due to Parkinson's disease. She is alive but sadly the disease killed her voice. God bless her

[@bekind6763]

Sad!

[@gerard1954]

Alex Gallardo I did not know that sorry to hear that

[@StopMAGA]

The real blessing would have been if God had not taken her wonderful voice.

[@alexgallardo9149]

@@gerard1954 just to make it clear linda is not dead she is alive and well but she is ill with Parkinson's disease which she cant hit the high notes anymore or sing like she did once upon a time. When she ess inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame she did not show up for her induction due to this cruel disease that ended her singing career.

[@gerard1954]

Ben Theredonethat god don’t do things like that we are under fallen nature due to sin .

[@mykkie100]

Fil, its unfortunate that Linda's no longer sings publicly due to a muscular disease. Having said that, Linda has had a well lived life! Her vocal talents are so amazing ! The last thing anyone can donis to place her in to one genre. Regardless of type of song, she puts her heart and soul into it. For those who may not know who she is, her life is worth the read. KZbin has biographys on her life. Thanks for sharing this remarkable talent*, Fil.

[@carlswenson5538]

Linda was always a love of mine. So very sad she lost her voice that was stilled by illness. Linda could sing a dictionary and make it remarkable. She has always had great band members, the best. The earlier performances, with guys like G. Frey or Waddy W. or Andrew Gold or L. Knetchel and the others that passed through her bands. She encouraged them to move on to their own greatness. Even the guys from her old Stone Pony days. Literally EVERY songwriter WANTED Linda to do their songs.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Wow, thanks. I didn't know.

[@seed_drill7135]

Her first hit, Different Drum, was written by Mike Nesmith before he was in the Monkees.

[@gilbertspader7974]

I heard interviews with her where she felt there was a core of true artists in LA and she was a web spinning them together .

[@MJ-cf8dy]

@@seed_drill7135 I took a production class and the instructor was Nick Vinet(not sure about spelling), he produced Different Drum.

[@MJ-cf8dy]

I once ran into a pedal steel player in a club that played on Silver Threads, but I cant remember his name , he had kinda reddish blond hair.

[@muserwood]

Also, when I think of Linda, i think of her generous nature. She would bring people into her band and then if they wanted to branch out on their own she was very supportive of them not everyone wold be that gracious. I love her!!!!

[@lnl3237]

Steve Smith, so right. She saw music as a cooperative enterprise, not competetive.

[@johnkelley2201]

One of the best female rock voices there has ever been. Thanks for for analyzing this song, young man!!

[@sooz9433]

For me there were two female voices that were perfection Aretha and Linda. The power she holds, her vocal control and range are amazing. The verification of that can easily be seen by watching her in the movie version of 'The Pirates of Penzance'. I came across it by accident back in the late 80s. Just Amazing how she can sing...😔

[@mitakuyeoyasin2320]

Lovely Linda. She had all the boys in her yard! Such an amzing woman, there was not anything she couldnt sing. She's a rocker, still to this day (albeit in her head like we all do). Rock on, Linda, Rock ON.

[@pbrucpaul]

When I heard her do "What's New" with The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, I thought that's it she has it ALL down as far as Versatility.

[@ChrisBonomi]

There will only be ONE Linda Ronstadt there w a sno like her nor will there be anyone like anytime soon...

[@mablebartlett1988]

That girl had a voice I love. Thank God for recordings. Thank God for Linda’s voice.

[@lechatbotte.]

Different drum and blue bayou are my favorites by her. She’s one of many talented artists from a time long gone.

[@cellgrrl]

There is just so much to love about Linda. One of my favorite duos that she did was with Aaron Neville with "Don't know much". The unique sound of both these voices sound like they were made in heaven. Thank you Fil for sharing your thoughts on this beloved singer.

[@gator1376]

Linda's performance and voice were so good that every song she covered became the version that the Radio stations played. The original artist version got left behind and they play Linda's version still to this Day.

[@frankpeter6851]

From an interview out today in the NEW YORKER MAGAZINE. Linda is asked if she was surprised by which tracks off of HEART LIKE A WHEEL became hits. She is characteristically humble. "I was surprised anything of mine was successful, because it always seemed so hodge-podge. I just tried different songs that didn’t necessarily have anything to do with each other, but which expressed a real urgent feeling that I just had to express. “You’re No Good” was an afterthought. We needed to have an uptempo song to close the show with, and that was a song I knew from the radio."

[@granthurlburt4062]

"Heart Like a Wheel" was written by Canada's Kate & Anna McGarrigle and gave their career a big boost. They had a quite individualistic sound with their band and sounds. (Rufus Wainwright sprung from the union of Kate and Loudon Wainwright III). Linda had an affair with Lowell George and gave a boost to Little Feat by recording Lowell's "Willin'". Ive been lucky enough to see K & A in concert in a terrific hall but never Linda nor the Eagles

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

The purest female voices of that era were Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell. They did not require the aid of auto-tune, the glitz of thousand dollar gowns, or the distraction of flashy choreographed dancers behind and around them. They were true artists making REAL music. Nobody today can equal them.

[@ciliaris2]

And Annie Haslam

[@ToddSauve]

No, Karen Carpenter had the best female voice of her generation.

[@mocatfish]

Ann Wilson

[@ciliaris2]

But she couldn't touch Annie kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5rCgnafadedkK8@@ToddSauve

[@anthonyarmstrong14]

@@ToddSauve Karen Carpenter was not fit to carry Linda Ronstadts mic stand.She had no versatility,no range and had a couple of smash hits, period.Even her record company canned one of her later albums because it was rubbish.

[@Sotto_]

Everyone had that iconic, doe-eyed poster of her with a flower in her hair. Linda is the real deal, and even in her early days, her destiny was written. Her demure performance with Johnny Cash in her early days gave her exposure, but her pure voice was its own best promotion. Many years later, her voice proved to be the perfect instrument for the sweet harmonies of Paul Simon's Under African Skies.

[@rifroar]

Fil, there are only 2 Singers I know of who could take someone else's song and make it their own that is Elvis and Linda Ronstadt. I consider Linda the Female equivalent to Elvis in her success and the scope and depth of the music she recorded and interpreted.

[@DS40764]

aBsolutely. She was a class above,like Elvis

[@edwardspearing5148]

Roy Orbison n Sandy Denny..

[@gailharlin4643]

Absolutely taking anyone’s songs and giving to Linda equaled a hit just because we wanted to hear her voice over and over

[@petergreenwell259]

Joe Cocker was another singer who could sing your song better than you could! Hope you cover him as well!!

[@biospheres]

It was a cold snowy night in '69 me and my buddies wanted to go get a beer at a local club way out in the country of a small town...unknown to us ...there was Linda Ronstadt & the Stone Ponys ...maybe there were 15 people in the club...yet they put on a full show flawlessly & for hours...there was no stage no barrier ...and I stood in front of her stared right into her beautiful eyes close up... like she was singing just to me...what a rush...once in a lifetime things.

[@roblowe3906]

What a cool story!

[@jasholden9741]

In the era of the _Singer Songwriter,_ Linda very seldom wrote. What she did do was pick great songs to do and great musicians to back her up. Her voice was really all she needed. Even a cappella, she could have filled stadiums.

[@tjwash2]

Jas Holden the problem with singer song writers is that most of them have a few good songs on each album and the rest is mediocre. Frank Sinatra, Dione Warwick, Ella Fitzgerald to name a few relied on gifted songwriters to use their talent so that they could focus on their own talent, their voice and interpretation of the song.

[@joannaedwards6325]

Even though Linda R. was one of my favs in the 70's, on the radio and bought her albums, saw her in a big arena (can't remember if it was The Hollywood Bowl or The Greek Theater) and was dissappointed. She sounded good but had not much stage presence ( in my opinion). She didn't connect with us audience members (as Fil likes to point out is a part of putting on a good show) didn't chat between songs and made no eye contact at all (kept eyes closed most of the time). But I did wear the T shirt that I bought that night until it was a rag and I love her still. BIG HUGS LINDA

[@anthonyarmstrong14]

@@joannaedwards6325 Linda Ronstadt suffered terribly from stage fright. It wasnt until after 'pirates' that she actually developed enough stage craft She has always said that she loved singing but struggled with performing.I remember reading a Newsweek review about a concert during the big band period with Nelson Riddle.The Critic said when the curtain opened he could see from 24 rows back the nervous rapid blinking of her eyes.Then she unleashed 'that voice'.He said it was just incredible,but you could see the terror.

[@joannaedwards6325]

@@anthonyarmstrong14 thank you for your informative responce. I wish I had known that was the prob. I might have been more understanding. She's still the Queen of the Rodeo. Beautiful beautiful brown eyes.

[@4orrcountry]

@@joannaedwards6325 Nonsense. I saw Linda at the sold-out 10,000-seat Worcester Centrum in 1985 - during her final all-rock tour and she (and lead guitarist legend Waddy Wachtel) had everyone wrapped around her little finger. Picture Linda at 36 years old, wearing a bright red, pleated cheerleader's skirt, a bright white letter sweater with a big red "S" on the front, white bobby sox and red and white saddle shoes...belting out every one of hits during a 2-hour show. Her surprising outfit, innocent appearance and natural beauty belied the incredible voice of the tigress before us. No woman, before or since, can match Linda's uniquely powerful, full-register voice, versatility, effortless good looks and high intelligence to boot! Yes, Linda really could roll out of bed at 3:00 a.m. and belt out a song WITHOUT needing to warm up. As a gifted singer, Linda Ronstadt is one in a million - but in many more ways than one. P.S. And she did talk to us between songs!

[@Julie-ev5js]

Linda Ronstadt is one of those rare talents who can sing a ballad and belt out a rock tune and her voice is beautiful in all cases. Great analysis and appreciate all the b/g info you bring.

[@wrobinson1702]

Oh, man, I was/am SO smitten with Linda Ronstadt! Not only did she have that incredible voice, but she is so beautiful. A major part of her appeal in the 1970s in the US was to young men. I got goosebumps all over again watching this video when she really digs into the phrase "I'm gonna say it again". Very sad that she can't sing anymore.

[@ucns]

One of my favorite singers of all time

[@roberthorn333]

Everything that everyone here has said about Linda is spot on, as is Fil's analysis! So I will just add that there may have been other "Queens of Rock and Roll," but Linda is Number One!

[@rosemontoya3656]

Linda wasn’t just popular here...She was “a trailblazer with the best female voice and talent till she became ill”! No one compares to her perfect voice! Even with her awards she remains the most underrated female singer of our time. She became immensely popular in Mexico as well when she turned to her family roots and learned the most difficult Mexican songs to perfection, completing three albums...2 traditional and one ballads. She was commended by the very best Mexican singers! Not to mention that she learned opera to perfection to perform Pirates of Penzance in New York City. There’s nobody to compare her to!

[@stevencurtis924]

Interesting that she wasn't bigger in the U. K. . She was the girl of every red blooded American boy's dreams in the '70's. Thanks for bringing her back to us Fil. Really there's never been a better female rock singer than Linda.

[@HamiltonRb]

Personal taste. I liked Stevie Nicks voice better

[@racinnut77]

@@HamiltonRb Ann Wilson for me.

[@HamiltonRb]

David Levin Loved her too, and don’t forget Carole King

[@kathleen3177]

good voice, but my preferences were Grace Slick and later Annie Lennox

[@KStewart-th4sk]

@Steven Curtis Agree with you in part but I have never liked the "best ever" or "better" when it comes to anything- musician, singer, etc. Let us just say there have been a lot of great ones deserving of our admiration. I loved listening to Linda back then, still do, BUT it wasn't just American boys enamored with her!

[@LATVERIAN1]

I'm not ashamed to admit I've always been in love with Linda. And now watching this concert clip again, I'm suddenly reminded why.

[@silentlou4375]

Your insight is impressive, love listening to your analysis, and you always throw in interesting tidbits... you seem to do big research of your subject. Big cheers.

[@johnholliday5874]

Definitely and definitively the most versatile vocal artist, possibly of the entire 20th Century.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Thank you for another trip back to my youth!! She was such a fantastic singer and it's so sad that her voice has been stifled. Gotta thank her for helping the Eagles with her version of Desperado that saved their 2nd album.

[@marias7599]

TN Moppy She also helped with the stardom of Emmylou Harris

[@samstevens7172]

That’s a bit of a stretch, in my opinion. Tequila Sunrise anyone?

[@audiovisual1943]

LOVE LINDA RONSTADT!! She was such a sensation in the 70's and early 80's. Great beautiful voice.

[@donnamcmanus7360]

That was beautiful! As a kid in the 70's and 80's I remember listening to her on quite a few variety shows & the radio. Such a great performer.

[@jamesstuart4037]

Yes!! I was preteen when this song was popular. Linda, Blondie, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Roberta Flack et al sang my lullabies.

[@angelacarleton9575]

What I love so much about Linda Ronstadt when she sings with so much passion which shows in "ALL" of her music, whether it is rock, Hispanic or Pop and opera - it shows the passion that she has with music. Perhaps her background where her parents taught her about music to sing and to enjoy.

[@Budman_4044]

She was like Elvis, she could take a song and make it her own. You gotta listen to her sing A Long Time

[@robertbyington7715]

Elvis WISHES he could have sung like LINDA there were a number of singers just as talented as Elvis during his era but the only problem was they were Black!!!!

[@binslick1000]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. My favorite of all time. Period.

[@ernestconnell8087]

Always loved listening to and watching Linda Rondstadt. Great song and no one could sing it better. In the 70s, she did TV shows and toured extensively all over the US. She could belt it out with the best of them. Expressive singer.

[@msmithrandir561]

Man she was one of a kind back in the day. I have a photo of Jagger wearing a tee that said "Linda Ronstadt Queen of L.A.

[@rkkotilley358]

before there were hotties , there was Linda Ronstadt ....period

[@leslie8888]

One person I always wanted to hear live! Her bands have always had the best musicians. My brothers, both guitarists in bands for 20 yrs, love watching every person on stage. We have music night and it's just like watching you. They discuss the intruments, vocals, etc... Love hearing your insight. Thank you 💞✌

[@danbee998]

Let's not forget about her blockbuster duets: 1) Somewhere Out There (J. Ingram); and 2) Don't Know Much (Aaron Neville).

[@harley8680]

Beautiful duets and Aaron is amazing, but my favorites are when she sings with J.D. Souther and James Taylor.

[@q043x]

My favourite singer , she could sing anything, and such. A generous soul. She apparently said competition was for horse racing, not for music.

[@robertjrobicheau8456]

Being over 50 I loved Linda just like almost every other boy. I saw her once. I sat 15th row in back of the stage. Being 15 at the time I was very happy with the view as well as the show. Hey Phil thank you for the minute details in all stages of the process. I've seen 100 A shows but I don't play a instrument. These little tidbits like the back up singers here are gold nuggets to me. Thanks for the good work.

[@dreams2xs]

I saw Linda Ronstadt in 1980 in concert. One of my favorite concerts ever!

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I still have my "Love That Linda Rondstat" bumper sticker!! Had a real crush on her, which many of us did, back in the early 70's. Such control of her voice. She could go very soft and belt it out when needed. Today's singers could take a master class just watching her. She surrounded herself with professional (Eagles among others).

[@msmith5121]

One of the best female vocalist's of the twentieth century.

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Oh yeah that gal can sing along with some other nice attributes. I'm glad you covered her professor she's a true musician through and through. Thank you for all your hard work and giving us this nice platform to enjoy. Peace Boogie Woogie. PS s'more Skynyrd more Gov't Mule

[@martymcmannis9121]

Thanks FIL, One of my favorite female singers of all times. It's just sad that she is sick. I hope she's still alive.

[@ronjones4069]

Almost unknown is her version of "I guess it doesn't matter any more". Oh my, it brings tears to my eyes. It is so smooth, so well done and so perfect. Look it up when you have a few minutes to listen then a few more minutes to recover.

[@PaulArbogast-x5p]

The greatest vocalist ever. Linda is a singing goddess. ❤

[@MarcasLancaster]

Love how happy this makes you. It’s such a pleasure to see someone so engaged and appreciative of music. God bless you.

[@maviccabreraballeza8597]

Thank you for sharing your incredible talent, Linda! You are a gift to the world!

[@paulquinlan243]

She had the most powerful voices I think I've ever heard and such fantastic control , able to adapt to almost any style of music , always will be one of the best to me ,

[@GEGE-bx3fj]

Saw her live opening for the Eagles. Phenomenal. No words to say just how good that was

[@scottmartin4052]

Alot of people dont realize the eagles was her band! I believe it was frey said there mite not of been the eagles if it wasnt for ronstat they also said she real knew music! What a set of pipes

[@samstevens7172]

Actually, all the Eagles only played with her on one occasion, at Disneyland. Frey and Henley probably had the most exposure to her. It’s a bit of a stretch to suggest no playing with Linda, no Eagles.

[@brucedillinger9448]

Seeing Linda Ronstadt live just one time and I guarantee you would be an instant fan. I know. I saw her live many times during the 70's and 80's. She NEVER was off key and, to my ear, sounded at least as good as her recorded work, and at times even better! An amazing talent!

[@decal2756]

Linda was an amazing singer. One of my favorite female vocalists of all time...right up there with Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline & many others. I saw her several times in the early to mid 1970's & was blown away. Always had a top notch band & backing vocalists as well...

[@Owen2256]

You raised the question of why Linda wasn’t bigger in the U.K. perhaps it was her choice every step of the way to do her music her way. She pretty much stopped producing rock n roll half way thru her career. From then on she focused on what she liked and wanted to experience. AND she kept making money hand over fist. Had she followed a more traditional path, you can be sure her handlers would have started focusing on Europe and Japan/Asia. As it was she sold more albums than any female in history, and when you add the careers she helped early on, the results are mind staggeringly exponentially phenomenal.

[@KabobHope]

I never thought about it, but this is a soul song with a rock guitar. Linda sings like Aretha here. LR has had a storied career. She has sung in a variety of genres Soul, New Wave, Country, Cajun/Louisiana, Spanish, Duets, as part of a trio with Dolly and Emmylou. I can't think of a singer who is more well-rounded and done it all.

[@lnl3237]

Kabob Hope, so glad you included Cajun/Louisiana in the list of genres Ms. Ronstadt covered. Her final album, Adieu False Heart with Ann Savoy, is absolutely beautiful in a mystical, melancholy, haunting way. Reach for it if you are feeling wistful or mournful about the past or a loss-it's like a salve for the soul.

[@ericheine2414]

Artist, Performer, and Entertainer- she was a respected "stylist." A very strong female vocal. Known for covering other people's songs and doing them very well. She did well in the charts- 21 in the top 40, and 10 in the top 10 according to Billboard Magazine. She consistently came up with a good product. Rock on Linda!

[@Damaged262]

I hadn't listened to this since the late 1970's or so. She really had skills that I hadn't remembered very well, that raspiness, the deep growl, I'm impressed all over again. And yeah, dog me if one must, she was quite beautiful as well.

[@dawnia4291]

I love your videos, please keep them coming!! And thank you!

[@agingophelia9812]

I saw Linda just once, a concert at the amazing Kleinhans Music Hall here in Buffalo NY. It was her 30th birthday, and she wore blue lipgloss, (for something different to do on her B-day) and just mesmerized me with her skill-- phrasing, intonation, everything.

[@JamesDavis-qg4jl]

One of those amazing singers that could sing literally any genre and kill it. Just an amazing voice. Beautiful, lyrical, powerful.

[@ianbaker2599]

Her voice gives me chills. Absolutely superb.

[@leslie8888]

After all these years I thought it was her song! I'm yearning for a live show. Linda gave her band so much room to play. Fell in love with Linda again.

[@gilbertspader7974]

Any performance that can lift you from this crappy world and transport you too that place where the magic lives is worth it's weight in gold . And smiles . Love ya baby !!!!!

[@chevymon1]

Her voice captures you...truly captivating.

[@toastedcheeser]

Linda Ronstadt my favorite! She does not get enough credit for being a master interpreter of songs. Elvis and Sinatra are good at this too. Jann Wenner held her RRHOF selection back because she didn’t write her own songs.

[@iansing5278]

44yrs and still in love with Linda, Thanks Fil...

[@roygossjr]

This is just pointing out something that has NOTHING to do with this particular video or artist. You’ve made me realize that I don’t have to like the music... I just have to appreciate the talent. I’ve been hearing music in a new way, thanks to you.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

The only modern artist my dad ever liked. He fell in love with her when he saw her on The Muppet Show. He wasn't a fan of pop music or the Muppets but he happened to be walking by when he spotted her singing to Kermit. After that he sat down and watched the rest of show, asking who she was. I said "Linda Ronstadt" and he said, "Oh, she has a pretty voice." Dad was smitten and had a bit of a crush on Linda after that. That was the only Muppets episode he watched all the way through and when this song came on the radio one day I told him who it was and he said again, "That girl has a pretty voice." Dad was more into Hank Williams and Charlie Pride but Linda stole his heart. That's what I love about music, the memories it evokes. Miss ya Dad. ❤

[@sharonmuzik]

I could listen to her all day..... Ever since The Stone Ponies, I've adored her. (hearts)

[@BabciaSandy1956]

A couple years late to this reaction but never late with my adoration of Linda Ronstadt. 65-year-old Boomer fan since early 70s. Fil, I learn so much from you. Thank you 🙏🏼!

[@jackvonewegen7656]

Another great female vocalist who performed with Neil Young besides Linda was Nicolette Larson. “Give a Little” and “Lotta Love” and back up on “Four Strong Winds” were superb vocals. Sadly, she passed away at a young age in her career. Mr. Young knows his female talent.

[@CaptainBakerJason]

There wasn’t a style of music that didn’t know Ms. Linda Ronstadt as a friend. Many legendary musicians of her day really enjoyed working with her and knew they were living a special moment in studio or on stage. So right-on Fil about the backing vocals, as it is more and more a forgotten part of the mix - one that Elvis always made sure he had at the ready! Loved getting your take on an artist not often heralded in Europe like she was in the USA. She has been missed since her days of performing. Great job, Fil ... rock! 🎸🎶🎵😎

[@robertoc2437]

Rare combination of power and beauty. Strength and tenderness. The only female pipes I can listen to often and signing all sorts of tunes. Great bands, glorious pipes, big exposed heart. Thanks for your appreciation.

[@johndaugherty4127]

My favorite female vocalist of all time. She could sing any style and do it perfectly. My goodness, we had no idea how good we had it! You, yourself, are a consumate musician and analyst.

[@LovinLinda]

I was fortunate to be a young 10 years old when she was starting to get popular And I have the privilege in my life from age 12 to age 44 to see her perform live over 56 times it’s very rare to go to a concert and have the artist voice sound better louder more clear and pure with higher and lower ranges than you could ever imagine from the recording and that’s what Linda did her gift really was performing live because her voice was just naturally a gift from heaven

[@bradjunes1610]

Great to see and hear Linda sing again--much thanks

[@alexanderobenza2209]

She was the official rock n roll queen of the 70's! The only female singer who can sing rock, jazz, country, folk, pop, Mexican music and the old classics! She's one of a kind!

[@oscarcardenas7078]

The best voice in the XX century

[@fldude46]

best female singer of all time!!

[@rocksonline2]

Fell in love with her in Stone Ponies..then Blue Bayou crushed me..loved her...awesome review dude...Rock On brotha🤟🏻😎🇺🇸✌🏻

[@laustcawz2089]

"Different Drum"-- written by Mike Nesmith of The Monkees (who still aren't in the RRHOF).

[@pennyelder5287]

Linda was my favorite female artist, and one of the greatest singers ever. She literally good sing anything. Thanks for posting. Oh, she doesn't live to far from me, as we both live in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. I think I have all of her records. She was an outstanding artist.

[@pennyelder5287]

That auto correct lol it should say "could sing..." and..."too far" lol