LINDA RONSTADT - LONG LONG TIME (1970) | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@janetf23]

"There are two kinds of men in this world. Those with a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who never heard of her." - Willie Nelson.🤍

[@leticiam8804]

❤yes

[@bluesman3232]

I've had a crush on her since 1974!

[@tygerbrite]

That reminds me of Bill Murray's line in the movie What About Bob, when his psychiatrist asks him about why he's getting divorced and he says, 'There are two types of people in this world: those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't.'

[@jhe001]

I have been in love with Linda for most of my life. Beautiful lady with the voice of an angel. Bravo Linda!

[@Danandrea919]

So, yes... I cried. Only Linda can bring those tears... ❤

[@alexmendez9792]

especially with this lyrics, how can one not!?

[@dbrinkm1]

I am the same age as Linda and followed her whole career. I was in college,, military and graduate school during the years she was performing on TV variety shows weekly. She was mesmerizing and had voice tone and control like no other. 11 Grammys to her credit. Her voice can take you to a place you have not been before. She was very beautiful and most young men , including myself, fell in love with her. You have the same response now that we did when watching all of these shows in real time fifty years ago. This video reaction brings back powerful memories and we are brought back in time to see what we observed over fifty years ago in person...and it brings tears to our eyes as is accompanied by the flood of emotions of the experiance.....good reaction to the top female vocalist of all time ..DB

[@2hipachick]

I'm so sad she can no longer sing. Y'all really have to hear her sing in Spanish! That woman could hold a note like no one!!

[@sheilathailand1903]

Yes, life can be cruel

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Linda's voice is phenomenal, she could go form a soft delivery to belting out with such power it could take your breath. Happy to see you're delving into Ronstadt. She melted many a man's heart.

[@pockynon]

These lyrics will break your heart - this is when you had to have talent - no auto tune, studio hijinks, etc.

[@Katy_r]

Beautiful and heartbreaking. She has so much versatility and such a strong emotional connection with her audience. Thanks guys!!

[@406dn7]

I am grateful that a new generation can appreciate what a wonderful talent Linda is. I am from her generation, she is loved by many.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

You have not yet heard anything but the tip of her talent. She sings pop, rock, blues, country, jazz ballads, Mexican mariachi and opera, and she did it all brilliantly. 😊

[@DylansPen]

Her voice is simply sublime. She can sing acapella and it sounds just as pure.

[@t.j.payeur5331]

The studio version is even better and has one more whole verse. I saw her open for Neil Young in Tampa, 1973, right before she hit it Big. We were a bunch of rowdy acid freaks, we want Neil, come on, get this country chick outta here, we want some electric Cowgirl in the Sand..then she did this as her last song..accapella..you could have heard a pin drop, we all just sat there with our mouths open, amazed at that Voice.. she showed us kids something, all right. And then she sang backup with Neil...

[@georgejuniorleedom4476]

The MISSING verse is the best one in the song. Cut for time on a tv broadcast?! Find the FULL version. Who knows the cost of living in the memory of a love that never was.

[@ThomasGlynnJr]

The full version has a line that breaks every heart - "living in the memory of a love that never was"

[@toniw725]

I was able to see her in concert in the middle 70's and this song was so moving and beautiful. The memory of it has stuck with me all these years. She was a phenomenal performer whose voice could leave you speechless!

[@seiraeiramasil2302]

This is my favorite song by Linda Ronstadt, there's so much emotion in her voice, to love someone from a far and they don't even know you're there, the pain in her voice is enough to bring a person to tears. In the start of her career she was in a band called 'The Stone Poneys', they had a hit with a song written by Michael Nesmith titled "Different Drum", and this is another favorite of mine, Linda's emotional vocals once again shined through the way in which only she could evoke. Thanks for this reaction guys.

[@carladewitt1947]

Agree 100%. Personally, I think this is the saddest song ever sung. Love lost is painful, but unrequited love is excrutiating.

[@Jules-um4yy]

This is one of my favorite Linda Ronstadt songs. She truly has such an incredible voice and she sings these heartbreaking lyrics with so much emotion. Makes me feel very nostalgic.🦋Check out her singing "Desperado" with the Eagles and "Different Drum" as well. Thanks so much guys for posting and reacting to this lovely song and artist!🧡

[@edhendrix7327]

Desperado, yes. You don't hear it you feel it!

[@johnthegreek5836]

Definitely my favorite female singer, I’ve seen her in concert two times and she has such a powerful beautiful voice

[@janetmoran1495]

She was amazing in concert. I cried when I heard she could no longer sing.

[@micheled6111]

Different Drum was the song that got me listening to Linda. She was good friends with JD Souther who has a great song “your only lonely”

[@KJ-4321]

By the way, you may already know this, but Mike Nesmith of the Monkees wrote “Different Drum!”

[@surlechapeau]

Bros, you'll Love some Linda Ronstadt classics "Blue Bayou", "When Will I Be Loved" and "Different Drum"(The Stone Poneys)!!!

[@monalisaganser5813]

I covered many of her songs! Blue Bayou is a great song Linda did haunting vocals amazing! Great job guys! 😉🎶🎸☀️🙏

[@janahcoaching]

A song that still can make me cry. So emotional and such a powerful voice. My mom used to play it at home.

[@brianorzel1873]

Her live performances were always right on point. She was so amazing!

[@cyrilmauras4247]

Definitely sounds like she is not lip-syncing to pre-recorded vocal!

[@chrisjasko]

There was no auto-tune back then. What a voice.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Beautiful Female artist!!! Linda Rostandt is a female legend!!!! And she is one of my all-time favorite emale artist!!!!

[@tommyboy500]

Listen to Linda's Mexican concerts and or songs... available on you tube. They are eye openers!!!!!

[@elizabeth_777]

Yes! 😁😎🔥

[@kylecompton3305]

Great reaction! One of the greatest singers there ever was. Her catalog and hits are forever long! She was the first female artist to fill stadiums. 'Long Time' and' "Desperado' (written the Eagles). Her backing band became The Eagles. 38 Top-100 singles, 38!! Dig in!

[@757optim]

A '70s heartthrob. The voice was enough. That pretty face was a bonus.

[@yvette9181]

This one and 'A Different Drum' are my 2 absolute favorites from Ms. Linda Ronstadt. Great choice!!!!

[@thebiscuitscraps]

She is beyond great...my favorite female vocalist. Blue Bayou...perfection.

[@whostosay3256]

She’s very clean and fast and consistent vibrato one of my favorite artists.

[@Jules-um4yy]

Congratulations, you guys hit 50,000 subscribers on March 1st in the states!!! 🎇 You deserve this and more and it WILL be coming. Keep up the great work Patrick and George! We are all very proud of you!!💖💖

[@annemaclean6634]

It's brilliant, Jules isn't it? Didn't really take that long really at the end, I think it was at the weekend when it was 49.9k, I'm so pleased for the guys, it's been a tough time for them over the last few weeks what with Patreon etc, so it's very satisfying! They really deserve it after all their hard work, I don't think we realise just how much work has to be done bringing us these wonderful music reactions! Speak again soon, Jules. 😊👏

[@Jules-um4yy]

@@annemaclean6634 Yes Anne, it is wonderful, so happy for them!!

[@Gloren50]

I was fortunate to see/hear her live at a club in Washington DC in 1971. Beautiful woman and stunning voice.

[@Jules-um4yy]

Hi Gary, are you from Washington DC?

[@Gloren50]

@@Jules-um4yy no, not originally. I am from Wyoming and North Dakota. I lived in Merrifield VA, right on the Beltway in 1971-72. But I made tracks to the West Coast in 1972 and am still here, now in Portland.

[@Jules-um4yy]

@@Gloren50 Oh ok Gary. I was born in DC, raised in Maryland - am familiar with Merrifield and VA in general. I am now out west too. 😊

[@Boatzilla2]

Love her. Was lucky enough to see her live in concert during her prime popularity in the early '80s. Thanks Bros.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

❤❤❤❤ I've loved Linda Ronstadt my entire life. Just absolutely beautiful talent. ❤❤❤❤

[@alanconrad8490]

she's FANTASTIC

[@Dusty999]

There's a live performance where she sings Roy Orbison's "Blue Bayou", probably mid-1970's. Do check it out.

[@izzonj]

Every guy i know had a crush on Linda back in the day. Even a gay friend of mine admitted that she was the only women he had ever been attracted to!

[@pollynicklas5220]

Great song from a one of a kind singer!

[@glenndespres5317]

Great observations guys. Especially about the personality of Linda shining through her music vs. today’s ‘singers’. Excellent.

[@lourdesgreen2213]

Absolutely beautiful voice, so sweet and pure.

[@LillyMarz777]

Linda is in my top 3 female vocalists, along with Karen and Patsy ❤️

[@michaelasay8587]

Lilly....whoa Karen? Lol...She's my no. 1.

[@docbearmb]

I could not possibly agree more.

[@Sactown5472]

Guys you need to listen to the live version of Down so Low & Faithless Love, also Desperado you'll be amazed.

[@cyrilmauras4247]

I personally get the same response from this song that I get listening to Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me'! Heartbreaking!

[@amandathibodeau4996]

Linda was my idol when I was in high school!

[@TomGorham]

I was so in love with Linda back in the late 60s and early 70s. I adored her. Brings back memories.

[@mtl.3333]

Great reaction! And, you're not the only one who's heart has been melted by Linda and her soulful eyes.

[@alesiaking5578]

Oh my God the memories that come back when I hear this. About 12 years old sitting in my room listening to this every night and crying myself to sleep. Wow. Thanks for posting this lovely music for the next generation to hear.

[@1Ggirl1959]

Thanks for your reaction. It is so good to hear young men who love real music!

[@gordonhaire9206]

Willie Nelson said, "There are two kinds of men; those who have a crush on Linda, and those who haven't heard her sing."

[@ronaldlafave2248]

Did you know that the Eagles started as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt. She's a phenomenal singer.

[@williamcabell142]

Like other young men growing up in the 70’s, I too had a crush on one of the greatest female singers ever...sweet Linda. So diverse, she sings in many genres, and ends up owing them! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leticiam8804]

I LOVE this song since l was 11 eleven years old..still playing this one and others ... amazing ❤

[@davekahana1584]

Loved Different Drum, but this is the song that made me fall in love with Linda

[@jzander2966]

You guys got it right......Linda, Stevie, and Ann were the leaders for others to follow! What an era of music......

[@richb313]

One of the best singers ever recorded.

[@jasongilbert2379]

She’s got a Beautiful Voice!!

[@Frau44]

Beautiful

[@aerynoftalyn1307]

Always appreciate your thoughtful reactions.

[@rittherugger160]

Linda is different. If you name a music genre, she probably has at least one Grammy in it. She was named "Female Artist of the Decade' by the 'TicketMaster" of the time. In 1977 she earned $44M. Just her. In one year. She made the Music Industry over a quarter billion that year. She used that money as 'Fuck You' cash and started doing whatever she wanted to do despite what the Industry wanted her to do. Her fans loved her for it and she mastered everything she tried doing. It's so sad that her voice was taken from her.

[@karenj3611]

The voice of a generation ❤️❤️

[@chanceybooth4537]

Such a beautiful and sad song. Chills!!! ❤

[@splender88]

This was one of my favorite songs 45 years ago funny to see people first hearing this now.

[@donnabruhn6907]

Linda was the voice of my generation. Thank you Linda 💋🌹❤️😇

[@lanuiiohu]

A lot of people can relate to his song because we all have lost someone we love

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Another great one here. Have a great day y'all. Peace Out ❣️🙂

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Heart Like a Wheel is another one like this by Linda.

[@steveandme63]

She was so young in this video. Her voice was just as pure and strong throughout her career.

[@cindysimpson1046]

Such a diva in my eyes! I still cry on this song. Her voice has always sucked in my emotions.

[@sjames1955]

The best. Period

[@M00159]

Great choice! She’s one of a kind, beautiful and extremely talented. Glad to see you reacting to a female artist. I hope you do more. A perfect follow up to this would be Mariah Carey and her song, Hero. Live performance. And you would also love her song called, We Belong Together. You also haven’t reacted to any songs by Kelly Clarkson or Bonnie Raitt. You’re missing out, guys!

[@Jules-um4yy]

Yes, Kelly and Bonnie are great artists!

[@M00159]

@@Jules-um4yy Yes! That’s why I’m trying hard to get them to react to them!

[@edhendrix7327]

I had the biggest crush on her! I got to see her in concert in the 70s, it was amazing!

[@marcbenjamin9436]

Linda Ronstadt was the top female vocalist of the 70s. So versatile. Try Tumbling Dice and Poor, Poor Pitiful Me.

[@M00159]

You guys would really love a song called, Just Give Me A Reason, sung by a female artist called Pink.

[@lottiecrow7183]

Love you guys!❤️

[@laurenseabolt9942]

I hope you will also react to Linda’s version of Tumbling Dice

[@kathrynjarlov5166]

She nails traditional Mexican music too.

[@dennishawley3090]

I've been enjoying your reaction videos for a while now. As an old geezer that grew up to this music, and attended countless rock concerts, it's fun to watch you two guys really enjoy the songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I also appreciate the fact that your attention is strictly on the music, and don't pause to blab about irrelevant things. Songs are made to be heard in their entirety, it is not necessary to stop in order to show reaction, so thanks. A couple of suggestions: for a great rocker, check out the song 'Sarah Lee' by the band Foghat, and the late female singer Sandy Denny, who was with the British band Fairport Convention and also sang with Led Zeppelin on the song 'Battle of Evermore'.

[@McDevittMike]

Linda's voice was magic. I really miss it. 😎

[@edwardmeade]

Need to give a big shout out to songwriter Gary White. I love Linda and I absolute love her delivery but Mr. White gave her a huge headstart with these lyrics.

[@peterstilla8733]

Wait a second. I don't think that was the entire song! Does anyone else think so too? Maybe she had to sing a shortened version for TV? Anyway, as I'm sure you bros get, every guy back then was totally in love with her. Beautiful girl with a beautiful voice.

[@hackermusic3355]

I heard her say something like at the end of her career she could still hit the notes but didn't have enough control to make them interesting. That's how a true professional thinks.

[@michaelasay8587]

Well ya gotta do....much more of her!!

[@SusanMarie3]

Heartbreaking song 💔💔💔

[@joydunn2109]

Unrequited Love

[@dagmar.6954]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the best female singers & can sing any genre from ballads to country to rock & even opera. Her first big hit was "Different Drum" with the Stone Poneys in 1967. She has had so many hits such as "Blue Bayou", "Don't Know Much", "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "Desperado" etc. Ronstadt also did two great duets, "Somewhere Out There" (with James Ingram) & "Don't Know Much" (with Aaron Neville). The Eagles were her backing band till they went out on their own & she has covered a lot of their songs.

[@Sactown5472]

You guys have to check out Down so Low, the live version, you'll love it. Also I Will Always Love You.

[@kevindorenbach7082]

Willie Nelson once said , there are two types of men ; those who have a crush on Linda, and those those who don’t know her

[@stormryder811]

Now days we see a lot of singers who have been taking lessons since they were 8 and are very good technically but lack any emotion. That’s what a few from back in day, like Linda, impart to their music. I personally believe it was due in part because their musical education was the radio and singing with family

[@DannyMarshall-z4o]

Excellent Job. Live or Video 50s threw 80s 😊

[@jamiegriffin9866]

SORRY FOR THE ALL CAPS GUYS BUT I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU BOTH LOVE BOSTON AND I HAVE A FEEL GOOD SONG YOU HAVE TO HEAR!! FEELIN SATISFIED!! PLEASE GIVE IT A LISTEN FOR MY BIRTHDAY!# LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

[@kev7161]

This was a shortened version of the song. There's something like 4 or 5 verses to this song and on this program she only sang the 1st and last verse.

[@philipcochran1972]

Linda is top quality. Try Linda singing Poor Wandering One from the comic opera The Pirates Of Penzance. Great performance.

[@annemaclean6634]

Hi guys, a few other female singers I would recommend are: Patti Smith (Because the Night, Dancing Barefoot), Dusty Springfield (Son of a Preacher Man, Goin' Back), Joan Jett ( I Love Rock n Roll, Bad Reputation) and Tina Turner (The Best, Steamy Windows). There's loads more of course but that's just a few of my favourites! 😊👍

[@Jules-um4yy]

Great choices Anne - Patti Smith "Because the NIght" is so powerful!

[@annemaclean6634]

@@Jules-um4yy Hi Jules, I see that George and Patrick have reached the big 50k!! Fantastic!! 👍😊

[@annemaclean6634]

@@Jules-um4yy Hi Jules, I just thought we could continue here as the thread on Jacobs Ridge is getting a bit long! Anyway, on the 'Taxi Driver' reaction, I wonder if you want to try doing another comment from scratch, without using the words we mentioned and see if it comes up on the main page. It is very strange, we'll just have to keep an eye on it. I was having a look at the forecast for here in the Scottish Borders for next week, and it's winter again! Heavy snow and freezing conditions the weather people are saying, so I don't know how bad it's going to be. Hopefully it won't last long, perhaps a week, that's March for you! So, looking forward to the guys' next reaction, should be good! All the best, Jules, speak again soon. 😊😊

[@Jules-um4yy]

@@annemaclean6634 Hi Anne, I just saw this comment. I will try another comment and see what happens. Brrrrr it sounds cold there! We have had unusual cold here too with lots of snow in the mountains. My friend from Scotland would talk about how cold the winters could get there. I am originally from back east and we had cold winters there as well. Mother Nature is getting our attention! We will be in touch again soon. Stay warm and safe, ok? ☺

[@annemaclean6634]

@@Jules-um4yy Hi Jules, yes, it's going to be a cold week, we've just had weather warnings and the snow seems to be focused on the east of the country and that's where I am, of course! Anyway, we'll see what happens. Bit of good news this afternoon, I got a message from the guys! Just saying they're back on Patreon and asking for confirmation of my request, so I'm absolutely delighted! The thing is, Jules, it's been a terrible time for them, these past two months they've been waiting as well as I have so it's great they've been in touch. I was going to ask them to react to a heavy metal song by Megadeth, but I think we need something a bit more upbeat and uplifting, especially with the news about the 50k! So, I've chosen something else and told them about it, I'm not going to tell you but I think you will enjoy it, it's a live performance so hopefully a nice surprise for you! Speak again soon. 😊😊

[@simon2077]

The studio version of this IMO is much better. Tremendous song. Her singing career was very special. Rule of thumb ALWAYS review the studio version. Much more powerful.

[@John_Locke_108]

First time listens should always be studio versions.

[@donnabruhn6907]

How does perfection get better

[@donnabruhn6907]

No improvement on perfection

[@kathrynjarlov5166]

Down So Low, live.

[@joelilley6603]

Sadly here you picked a performance to react to that was shortened for TV. This is one of the greatest female voices ever, and a killer song. You should give Linda her due and listen to the studio version. I know you wouldn't regret it. 👍

[@beauxlee3378]

Best Live pipes on the planet. Linda...sigh.

[@pogo1140]

Keep in mind that that video was recorded live performance.

[@GaryBurnett-u7d]

She's the G.O.A.T

[@ronnie237]

Linda, so beautiful.