British guitarist analyses Linda Ronstadt's guitar playing live in 1975!

[@jwichman9]

Linda was courageous. She sang Mexican , she did Broadway, she did American standards by Nelson Riddle. Dolly Parton said there was nothing she could not sing. All when the record companies said this will ruin your career. Linda did not care. She is a national treasure.

[@johncarpenter987]

The first night she performed live with Nelson Riddle and his orchestra was at the Greek theater, an outdoor theater. I had tried for years to get to see her live but she always sold out. The first night at the Greek, it rained cats and dogs and I had gone there to buy tickets for another night; but, they let me and my friend in for free and we sat in the rain, no raincoat, not umbrella, nothing. Got soaked and loved it. "Whats new" was amazing.

[@teriw56]

That is the very definition of an artist they must challenge themselves for the pure joy of creativity.

[@MrFlapsr]

The voice, the playing is pure gold

[@larciabella]

she did all those genres cuz her talent was Big!

[@edeledeledel5490]

She sang light opera in Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" - brilliantly.

[@auntannie2]

There is nothing Linda couldn't sing. Her talent effortless. She was the first concert I went to, and I believe it was in 1974-75. Totally captivating. Shame we can't have her voice and ability anymore.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Linda was unbelievable. So sad that she can't perform anymore.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

she recently said she sings with her immediate family, like they always have. Glad she can.

[@pathacker4963]

Parkinson's is a hellous disease. My friend Rosie suffers from it. Luckily it affected her later in life.

[@lynncibelli3534]

When Linda sings with her immediate family, she still sounds better than me.

[@bongodave13]

My father had Parkinson's. It's a horrible disease and I hate it.

[@MossyMozart]

@@pathacker4963 & @Bongo Dave - In 2019, she was re-diagnosed with a rarer condition, progressive supranuclear palsy. It is frequently mistaken for Parkinson's.

[@matthewronsson]

Linda, who was key in the Eagle's existence, is such a magnificent, passionate singer and musician!

[@MikeCoggan]

People don't realize Linda covering somewhat unknown artists songs helped kick off careers - she did Hasten Down the Wind, Carmelita, and Poor, Poor Pitiful Me by Warren Zevon and songs by Karla Bonoff that got them noticed - Warren Zevon says that during the intro to Hasten Down the Wind on Stand in the Fire. Always humble and generous

[@MikeCoggan]

Just listened to her version of Hasten Down the Wind live in Germany - gave me chills - similar to Gram Parsons, they are able to sing from the heart in a way that you can feel the raw emotion. There is also a video of Linda opening a show with Lose Again where she had to wipe the tears from her face.

[@matthewronsson]

@kevin mcconnell Well, she always had very competent back up bands and singers

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Agree Linda is a superb singer, however, not too sure where you derived her importance to the creation of the Eagles ?

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Agree Linda is a superb singer, however, not too sure where you derived her importance to the creation of the Eagles ?

[@MrAshley4440]

In my opinion,one of the best female singers ever.😀☕️

[@MossyMozart]

@Ash Murdoch - I saw Dolly Parton (no slouch herself) in a documentary say that Ronstadt was "the best female singer ever and that includes Barbra Streisand".

[@bobbeck5866]

Not one of, rather THE BEST EVER

[@samstevens7172]

Came for the analysis, left with a music lesson and more unknown background gems on the history of the song. Again Fil, you stake your status as the premier popular music historian. Certainly my favorite. Aces as usual!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Sam!

[@richardschmidt2239]

I could have said it better. I didn't want to write something that was the same as my thoughts. What a wonderful job Fil does at explaining the full story of the Song,Artist,and Guitar playing. It's a lovely Song and her voice is like a soft Angel. I'll allow her to not be Jimmy Page on here as she does her best. I don't believe she put her all into her Guitar playing praticing. Then again she got by wonderfully,as here beautiful voice could down out a train wreck. She would just sweetly sing over it. Seen her in 1978 I was 15. And what a Summer to remember. I had a huge crush on her and some of my older friends knew it. My dear Friend Peter got tickets he was 18 and even paid for the tickets ,wanting no money. I didn't at the time know she played Guitar. And to see her standing there in a White Halter top shirt or Blouse. And Dungees. With very decent seats, I fell in love with Linda Ronstadt. Lol. Thanks to my friend Peter Rabias whom lives on the other side of the U.S. I'll never forget that Summer ,and my girlfriend Kathy whom got that shirt because I liked it,and she knew I blabbed about this Concert and that shirt that I miss seeing back in the day. Sorry to go on... But I just had a flush of great memories and an Artist I true sorely miss not being able to sing better then the Birds in the trees. Thanks Sam! And Fil as always you Rock! Thank you keep up this Marvelous work. It's appreciated by us all! ✌

[@jeremiahlarkin1134]

Sam Stevens I agree ☝️ totally Sam! And he delivers the wisdom so Effortlessly! I’m so thankful I happened upon his site! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeremiahlarkin1134]

Wings of Pegasus We Love ❤️ you Fil, and with so many artist there is to Analyze, we will all grow old together!!👍🏻👍🏻🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@bak-mariterry9143]

Her voice ..REMARKABLE ! One of the best . PS: Her guitar playing is good also .

[@sooz9433]

Okay... there is so much beauty in every one of Linda Ronstadts performances.. like the absolute artist she is, she supplies all of her music from deep inside herself..she lives and feels every song she graces us with. This song has so much personal sorrow attached for me that even at 70 years old I still am not able to listen without sobbing like a child. Thank you for featuring this particular song by a singer I adore. I'm so lucky to have grown up in this generation of musicians.

[@dawnoliver2015]

When you take me back to the 60's and 70's with your videos I feel so very privileged to have been a teenager in the 60's and young adult in the 70's. What amazing music was such an integral part of our fabulous young years. It really was 'the good old days". Linda was my favourite female artist. Emmylou and Rita Coolidge were also great.

[@paulchristian7693]

Connie Francis was good too. 😘

[@waynej2608]

And Bonnie Raitt.

[@scottsteeves]

When you had to be able to sing if you were going to sing. Her voice is just beautiful on everything she has done.

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

Lovely Linda🔥♥️🔥 She had such a beauttiful way of expressing the lyrics of a song.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes, that's such an important part of singing, no usually talked about.

[@gejuje]

One of the best female voices in music ever, and thanks for that video. usually she only sings, but it`s nice to see, that she`s a fine fingerpicking guitarplayer too

[@pinball1970]

Yet another musician who I knew as a kid but not investigated properly as an adult. Great stuff thanks

[@lindaz1290]

I love the subtle aspects to the playing that you pick out, like the finger adjustment on the fret. Fil, I am so glad I literally stumbled on one of your analysis videos only a couple of weeks ago. Since then, I have seen many of them, and each one I learn something new. I am a classically trained musician (flute), and am loving the exposure to the different genres and artists I would not otherwise bothered with. Keep these up - your perspectives are MUCH appreciated. Love, love, love these!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Linda!

[@robertsmyth4998]

Linda Z , check out Oh Shenandoah by Norwegian soprano Sissel with Irish group The Chieftains, Paddy Maloney plays whistle on it, Sissel is wonderful

[@buggyboogle9]

True - that's what I like about Fil too. The exposure ti he different genres and artists

[@pandorafox3944]

When I was a young one, my dream was to sing like Linda Ronstadt. Alas, there is only one. Vocal perfection. Thanks, Fil this one is my favorite version of this song. 💗🤘

[@rtt1961]

What a voice she had ! Magnificent. Great choice, Fil.

[@just4kicks950]

Linda Ronstadt inspired so many Great ! Had Don Henley & Glenn Frey in her band & that's how the Eagles became . So much talent you can't explain, Songbird! Cut down by Parkinson's 😢 miss Linda a beautiful person & made it to the H.O.F inducted while back.🎼🎸🎤 Thanks fil Salute to you 🙌👊

[@jeremiahlarkin1134]

just 4 kicks I LOVE ❤️ Fil, He is So Brilliant and So east to learn from him!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@just4kicks950]

@@jeremiahlarkin1134 Agree 💯💯luv fil a true talent that does it for the luv of the music & that's very rare now days 🎶🎤🔥🔥👊

[@jeremiahlarkin1134]

just 4 kicks you are so Right! Wish he were in Arizona! What a Joy to Listen 👂 and Learn from him! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍😇

[@robertsmyth4998]

Jeremiah Larkin , Linda was from Tucson, she did a duet album with Emmylou, Western Wall The Tucson Sessions great album

[@just4kicks950]

@@robertsmyth4998 wasn't dolly in that also? Emmylou Harris is another one of my favs as well 🎤Linda sings one of my all-time favs Blue Bayou .

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

Great analysis, Fil. I never knew Linda could play as sweetly as she sang. The smile on your face says it all: you are in love with her and her music. A person would have to be heartless not to adore her.

[@damialle]

I’ve always been a Linda Ronstadt fan, what an amazing artist. Everyone loved her beautiful vocals, but people did tend to overlook her guitar playing. A brilliant talent indeed.

[@loripond1839]

Thanks Fil!.... I know I've said before that Linda Ronstadt is one of my all-time favorite singers/musicians!! She is and always will be a musical treasure!!...✌❤🤘

[@paulablissett9396]

Hey girlfriend you still up?

[@jeremiahlarkin1134]

Lori Pond I more Sad 😞 she was Struck Down with Parkinson’s! My All Time Favorite! I wish I could of saw her LIVE!🙃😔

[@argusfleibeit1165]

Thank you for all of this. You are a great "credit giver", pointing out things about artists that most non-musicians would probably not appreciate. I am so impressed by one MORE thing Linda Ronstadt did in her astounding musical journey. I've sung and played finger-picking guitar for most of my life, but I know I could never execute a continuous melody through an entire song while singing, as she does nearly flawlessly here. She is a great perfectionist, and was always so hard on herself in any interview I've ever seen.

[@rgcooke]

That's a 1977 concert at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, recorded for Australian TV

[@sharonn9676]

Linda such a great singer. Also guitar playing. Thank you Fil

[@EgbertWilliams]

That beautiful voice coming out of that beautiful face - how do you not fall in love with that woman?

[@danielerickson5175]

Buddy Holly would be THRILLED to know just how much he was loved, copied and emulated... perhaps igniting the British Invasion!

[@willieboy8798]

it is too bad he couldn't plan road trips better....a stupid mistake!

[@buckjohnson1119]

willieboy Well, if you had been around then; perfect you, would have kept a travel itinerary, for him. 👎

[@willieboy8798]

@@buckjohnson1119 travel itinerary??? there wasn't a single bus left in the Midwest with a heater, not a single doctor in 1959 to make a house call. not a single place to do laundry in that town????? travel itinerary....yeh right!

[@danielfronc4304]

"Perhaps igniting the Brktish Invasion"? Hell, so many very successful European great rockers said that their inspiration came from Buddy Holly & other U.S. acts, particularly the southern blues. Heck, even The Beatles said their name was inspired by Buddy Holly and his back-up band The Crickets.

[@jackiebland1185]

I enjoy your commentary because I can tell that you appreciate all styles of music.

[@Shell6424]

I can't imagine Linda without a guitar. When I see someone singing with an acoustic guitar, I know they will be great storytellers. Its like they feel the lyrics through the guitar and vice versa. Top analysis, rawk Fil.

[@dannyorr9915]

Now you have to do Buddy

[@GTsuji]

I saw her back in her heyday. She put on a great show. Very understated performer who avoids the hysterics of today’s singers. Sublime.

[@timgelder4263]

Right on Fil. The hardest part of learning fingerstyle is the development of an independent thumb. Takes endless repetition to make it subconscious. Linda is wonderful as usual

[@carlajolly2480]

Know you Brits aren’t big on her but she’s an American icon, one of our greatest musical treasures. Thanks Fil🎸👣🎶

[@philipboug]

Carla Jolly I am Brit and I am VERY big on her. I adore her and have been in love with her for decades. Her voice breaks my heart and reduces me to tears.

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Bit of a sweeping statement there Carla. I have been a loyal (British) fan since 1972. I adore the lady, and it saddens me greatly that she can no longer sing due to Parkinson's disease .

[@deadandburied7626]

I am British. We were being blown away by great pop & rock in the late 70s & early 80s, lots of competition then. Love Linda though!

[@topgazza]

Oh, goodness Carla she was huge over here in the UK

[@MossyMozart]

@@cliffwheeler7357 - Mr Fil said that very thing in another of Ronstadt analysis videos, that he doesn't know why she never caught on in Britain. Only "Blue Bayou" make it as a Brit hit.

[@neildennis2913]

thank you Fil, this is the first time I have seen Linda play guitar. In my opinion, which means nothing at this point, the video of Linda doing Tumbling Dice , and Your no good, has again in my opinion, her best band ever! You being the great guitarist you are, will love this track. The camera work and sound are all top notch. The whole band just KILLS it!

[@suryclind]

Linda was of my generation & she was imensilely popular, such an artist; voice of an angel. Thanks for a great review ☆♡☆

[@carlswenson5538]

She could sing the old Manhattan Yellow Pages phone book and make it great. She always had the BEST back-up musicians, too. Songwriters always wanted to have Linda cover their songs, Few could ever do it better! Such a shame illness robbed her, and the world of her superb voice. Anka wrote a ton of hit songs. He's one of those 'he wrote that?' songwriters.

[@pjesf]

Love the smile on his face as he watches but even moreso I love the fact that he can appreciate and critique music from a different generation. Most of the "analysis" videos I see from younger people are of the younger artists. I get that; it's their world now but every musician worth his/her salt can tell you not only who influenced them directly but also what they appreciate in other musicians. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@amookable]

I came for the singing - the woman simply melts me. Really appreciate your assessment of her playing. Like you said, it's very easy to look past it with her vocal skills. To be able to just stand there in the spotlight with her guitar and be that exposed both musically and vocally - it's a simple, elegant and amazing performance. Thank you for this one.

[@jademusic1211]

I never knew Linda even played guitar! 🥺🥺🥺 Thank you for this, Fil. Holy God, you're a virtual music encyclopedia! 🥰

[@sandiparker8567]

Omg am just blown away. I was a massive fan of Linda Ronstadt in the 70s and later in the 80s. I did not see her in concert until the 80s when she was into her sort of new wave rock phase , and I’m truly embarrassed to say that I did not know that she played guitar! Not only played but was terrific at it. I wish I had been able to see her live back in the 70s. And also, why doesn’t anyone play pedal steel guitar anymore? I absolutely love it and so many of the bands used it in the 70s but you don’t seem to hear it much anymore. Again thank you for the wonderful musical education. I’ve always wanted to learn to play guitar, but it sounds a bit complicated LOL. 🤟

[@robertewalt7789]

I saw her live, in the 1960’s, with Stone Pony.

[@scottdykema5385]

Another very good analysis. So true about subconscious playing. It's amazing in music how eventually you cross a threshold and your playing becomes 2nd nature. You don't even have to think about what your doing. Sometimes you can know a song so well, it seems to play itself, you just perform it.

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

💖💖💖💖💖 Linda! 🥰 💖💖💖💖💖 Related, I just saw her biopic this past Monday. If you had a crush on her, love her music, or both, I recommend it.

[@jeremiahlarkin1134]

Doctor Quackenbush I always have!!!😍😍😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❌⭕️❌⭕️❤️❤️

[@waynej2608]

I went to see it, at the movie theater over last summer. Twice. Loved it, totally enjoyable film. Linda's amazing.

[@MissezPremiseHello]

Well you did it again! You made me pick up my guitar and play. Funny I found the original of this video a few months back, and I was pleased to see that Linda played like *me* (now if only I could sing like that!) I also saw her on an interview, last week I think it was, saying that she wished she'd been more accomplished in an instrument! I suppose, in the 1970's, that "Girl Guitarist/Singers" as a rule were not. Shame, really. I was maybe 12 when I picked up the guitar, taught myself, and my influences were Linda Ronstadt and John Denver. (Then I discovered Karla Bonoff!) Thanks, again, Fil. I just became a Patreon supporter of y'all yesterday. Keep up the great work.

[@WobblyBiped]

Linda could sing any style of music - folk, country, rock, operetta. Thank you for including her. Suggestion for another analysis: steel/pedal guitar master Leon McAuliff.

[@Mr05Chuck]

I was in college and was totally in love with Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris and Linda. Still am.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Vocal clarity to the ninth degree. Distinguishable vocals. Glorious. Thanks Fil for the analysis and background information. You're a star.

[@kathyrais574]

Saw her several times in concert and she sounded just like the record. She had such a phenomenal voice, she never knew her good she really was, heard her say she never listened to herself because she would think maybe I should have done this or that, very critical of herself. Breaks my heart that she can not sing anymore

[@Neal_Schier]

Liked the details in this analysis Fil. Good discussion of what she was doing with the strings. This insight adds real value to the analysis. Really fun for those of us well ensconced in middle age to revisit how good these artists really were and that we did not recognize their real skill when we were listening to them "back then" as teenagers. Fil has mentioned how good they were and how many of us are only realizing this in hindsight.

[@katherinemiller2401]

I remember my dad playing a Linda Ronstadt record for me when I was young and I was completely blown away by her voice! She is such a supremely talented lady and one of the first women to sell out huge arenas. I always love your analysis videos! You seem like a pure and kind person and I look forward to your take on these great artists!

[@frankskyle1]

Fil, love your videos, but this may be my favorite, with all the guitar technique info, like which strings Linda is hitting with her thumb. Good stuff. BTW, I saw her performance in Dallas in the early 70's (as an opening act for Neil Young) and was blown away.

[@geirwiwansivertsen7981]

Hi "Wings of Pegasus" from Norway. Your analysis seems very professional and very interesting to watch and listen to. But what I like most of all is your obvious passion for music! Smiling along with the music, not only with Linda Ronstadt, but with a lot of other artists. Thanks for your tremendous videos!

[@robbiepriddy6790]

Have you heard her sing pirates of penzance? Unbelievable. I think that she had the most versatile voice I know of. What a quality voice. She could do it all!

[@garypowell4565]

Good video! I learned that song from her back in the 70's, and used to play it with my sister singing. Linda Rondstat was so Hot back in the 70's, a beautiful talented woman indeed.

[@beachem1]

I saw Linda on that tour (Capitol Centre, Largo MD). One of my earliest dates ;-)

[@alteredcatscyprus]

I just realized listening to this how much Jackson Browne picked up from her vocals. Or vice versa. Amazing realization while I was doing dishes listening. Thank you. Your channel takes me back.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Fil, thanks for giving us another look at Linda, featuring her guitar playing here. Pausing the video to explain some of the technicalities with her playing, then showing the rest of the video was very educational! I didn’t know this was a Paul Anka song, nor his generosity towards Buddy Holly’s widow. I remember my mom picking me up, as a toddler, and dancing around the room when Paul Anka’s song, Diana, would play on the radio. I much preferred his early music over his later works. Warm and fuzzy memories. 🙂👍🏼

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Didn’t realize she played guitar this well. This version was very simple and very enjoyable.

[@paulablissett9396]

I remember this song from that time, Linda had a lot of smash hits, she is/was a great artist, too bad she isn't performing anymore.. Great analysis!

[@MostlyBuicks]

Fil I really appreciate your videos. Every once in a while I learn something new about the artist. And EVERY time I learn something new about the music and a reason to appreciate the artist even more.

[@petermccarthy3046]

Gotta cover Waddy Wachtel and David Lindley! If you haven’t already

[@micheleshelley6156]

Linda is often seen with a guitar in photos, and writes about playing guitar and piano as a child like it was a casual, everyday thing in her book, but this, as far as I know, is the only video of her playing. Thank you making note of it! It is a similar situation with Freddie Mercury. Through interviews and books, we know that Freddie played(Brian May says he was actually quite good), and wrote a few of the early songs on guitar(Ogre Battle, Stone Cold Crazy), but the only time he is seen playing is during Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

[@Yesica1993]

I've been a fan since childhood & I had no idea she played guitar until I came across probably this same video here on YT!

[@parkviewmo]

Just loved this analysis! The arrangement with her voice, the guitar, and the harmonies are amazing!

[@jeanettesmith765]

I still listen to her "Heart Like a Wheel" cd. It's amazing.

[@jmflyer55]

Linda is such a talented singer, guitar player, AND drop dead gorgeous to boot. The complete package..... 👍

[@barbarazeee490]

Hi Fil. Always enjoy Linda Ronstadt's rich, clear voice. Nice to spotlight another aspect of her solid musical talent. And what a beautiful song here ~ Thanks!

[@conniemueller7905]

Hey Fil! Thanx for this video! Love Linda's music. Nice sounding guitar. 💝 Kudos for analysis!

[@Maria-sz9vg]

What a wonderful singer. This song and Blue Bayou are my two favorites from her. And Fil, I'm still jumping and screaming because you said my whole name, yes I am María Elena too. I'm so giddy right now you have no idea. Thank you.

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂

[@sylviaelrod8862]

I am sooo blown away hearing and seeing your knowledge of music......i am artsy fartsy, love history ,but know so little about how music works....I am learning just listening to u......I love “good” music and music that tell a story,

[@chrisneverforget9117]

Linda was a badass for sure. The most talented female artist in my lifetime and very beautiful as well.

[@JLHunter61]

Especially in the 70s, every guy I knew was in love with the gorgeous dark-eyed girl who could sing like an angel. She was so beautiful that it was heartbreaking. With ALL of my friends, it was either Linda Ronstadt or Susan Dey...or BOTH, like me! Also, as an aside, Linda was of Hispanic ancestry--thus her album "Canciones de Mi Padre" (Songs of My Father, or My Father's Songs)--and in Spanish, "Linda" means "Beautiful."

[@sooz9433]

Eight months later I'm revisiting this amazing analysis... I'm not sure which is better, enjoying Linda or enjoying Fil enjoying Linda.

[@lynnemartin3765]

I love watching your happpy face as you listen to the performance

[@kettwinsor2555]

"I lay my head on the railroad track, waiting on the double E". Nobody sings a Warren Zevon song like Linda E. Great job Fil

[@daisysoup158]

Poor poor pitiful me. Love that song

[@petermccarthy3046]

Carmelita!

[@wentkat]

@@petermccarthy3046 Seriously, Carmelita is my favorite (with Warren or Linda)

[@pbohearn]

wentkat willin

[@waynej2608]

@@petermccarthy3046 I absolutely love Linda's version of Carmelita.

[@DashRipr0ck]

I love your videos. I was hoping you'd put her voice on your graph thingy and explain what she does with her voice. I'm from the USA and she was/is very popular here. She stopped singing since her diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Thanks!!

[@jeannietrickett1465]

I love Linda Ronstadt and I love this song. I knew Buddy Holly sang it but I didn't know that Paul Anka wrote it. I also didn't know that he gave the song writing rights to Buddy Holly's widow. I learn something new every time I watch your channel! I love both versions but Linda's is so beautiful and touching.

[@MrMajoco]

Great info on Linda's musicianship, excellent posting, thank you for the great analysis🙂

[@DanielinLaTuna]

My neighbor, King Cotton, saw her early on at Doug Weston's "The Troubadour" in West Hollywood. She forgot the lyrics at one point, but carried on like trouser, laughed about it and somebody from the audience called out the right words. King said she was so cute and so professional, and you just wanted to see her succeed. Which she did, of course.

[@brakerbraker829]

New respect for Linda...artful arrangement and performance.

[@drewpall2598]

Great performance by Linda Ronstadt musically and vocally. great analysis well informative. thanks for burning the midnight oil in order to give well informative analysis six nights a week Fil.

[@stephaniepotterart]

Your passion for music is fascinating and a pleasure to listen to! Thank you.

[@douglaso6428]

Fil, thank you for being so very gracious towards the artists you present and - by extension - towards us. I wish I understood music as a musician so I could more fully appreciate your analysis, but here is what I've witnessed and felt each time I've listened to you: respect, humility, understanding, appreciation and an ability to convey ideas worthy of thought. This is exactly what the world needs to move forward. God bless...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jlm8699]

Whew.... Thank you Linda for the tunes.. Most excellent

[@kenperk9854]

There is video of linda performing in 1977, SOON AFTER THE DEATH OF Elvis. She sang love Me Tender and it was HEART BREAKING!

[@pbohearn]

I’ve Probably listened to more songs sung by Linda Ronstadt than any other singer ever. And yet I had no idea that she played the guitar! And apparently well! That was a wonderful and educational commentary on her skills playing and picking thank you!

[@graywade9225]

Damn Fil, your analysis and amazing perspective on Linda's playing was MARVELOUS! Thank you!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@walterfuentes3135]

Thank you for your hard work and profesional insight,Love your Channel,Miss Linda body of work ,is the Extraordinary From Rock and Roll,Broadway, Jazz ,R&B and Her Mecixan Albums is Just Amazing!!!! All my Love for this Queen!!!!

[@bigdogpete43]

I saw an interview with her recently. What a lovely person. She even speaks in perfect pitch.

[@larryredburn8688]

HI FIL YOU ARE THE BEST. THANKYOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEOES YOU DO.LOVE IT.LINDA IS A BEAUTIFUL SINGER AND GUITAR PLAYER. THANKS PEACE AND LOVE YOU ARE THE BEST THANKS AGAIN

[@Kurtiscott]

I did not know that it would be possible to appreciate Linda Ronstadt more than I already do but your concise analysis of her seasoned and skilled guitar playing really did the trick. Thank you for making one of my favorite song performances of hers even better

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

I am SO glad you evaluated this video of her little-known guitar playing. Everyone knows Linda Ronstadt is a great singer. This shows she is a pretty great guitarist too. It's surprising. Why is no one commenting on it?

[@sibyl333]

And I love your analyses.. stumbled upon your Ricky Scaggs video yesterday. Whoa!

[@debbeborders5762]

Love everything about Linda Ronstadt. Her voice, musicianship, her myriad of talents. She honored her roots, and sang all varieties of music. She could sing anything.

[@pitsmcgoo]

the finger picking made it her song very nice simple chord progression but very beautifully done fantastic vocals.

[@hollyblue28]

So talented and such an exquisite voice. Her and Emmy Lou are my two favourite female singers.

[@timgriffin715]

exactly my two faves also.

[@anthonygrillo6109]

Thank you Fil for sharing your knowledge as well as your appreciation for such a wide spectrum of artists in different genres.

[@darwinrisdon7141]

Nice job again Fil. Dear, sweet little Linda Ronstadt ...such a gentle soul and tremendous talent. You did her proud Fil.

[@danbee998]

10:32 I hoped for more comment on the steel guitar. Such a wonderful instrument that has not been analyzed on this channel till now. Great analysis on Linda.

[@samstevens7172]

Dan B. Dan Dugmore I believe. One of many excellent steel players. And yes, somewhat overlooked at times, although Fil specifically recognizes the contribution to the song.

[@Mona.555]

Never forget the first time I heard or saw Linda. She was just starting to get noticed. She was on the Mike Douglas talk show on tv. She came out with her bohemian look and she was barefoot. Unheard of in tv, for any performer. As alway, great singing.

[@musicsavant1079]

That's 1977 Atlanta concert. Thanks for posting.

[@aprils6589]

Beautiful song and amazing voice. Watched original video. All I can say is WOW. One song with two very different sounds.

[@doggedout]

Can't just give an up vote for this. Brilliant choice as usual. Just watched the the Ken Burns episode that included Emilou Harris and her "conversion" from folk to country. Lots of pedal steel there she brought in to emphasize her new found tastes.. After the death of Gram. Great breakdown! Rock!

[@Miatacrosser]

That is a great Ken Burns documentary that just ended last night.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

Many years ago, she recorded a concert that was done in Spanish. An analysis of ANY clip of that concert would be great!

[@philodonoghue3062]

Spot on Fil. Linda could mesmerise a crowd for a whole concert by singing with her captivating voice a cappella