Linda Ronstadt & Smokey Robinson - Ooo Baby Baby / The Track Of My Tears Live

Motown 25 duet of Linda Ronstadt and Smokey Robinson performing his soul R&B hits Ooo Baby Baby and The Track Of My Tears before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983. "Ooo Baby Baby" and "The Track Of My Tears" were written and recorded on Motown Records by Smokey Robinson by The Miracles in 1965. Two of the Miracles' most-covered tunes, Linda Ronstadt achieved Ooo Baby Baby's greatest commercial success when she covered it in 1978; then The Track Of My Tears on her 1976 album Prisoner In Disguise.
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[@cattuslavandula]

One of the things I love about Linda Ronstadt is that she never tried to outsing or upstage her partners. She was happy to let them shine. It shows her respect for other artists as well as her security with her talent.

[@groovygirl23]

Exactly. So well said

[@barrykime5580]

Very true.

[@barrykime5580]

Smokey never tried to upstage anyone rather What a team in these greats.

[@cattuslavandula]

@@barrykime5580 Very true. Smokey Robinson is a pro, and a gentleman.

[@patricialavallee8286]

Both class acts with REAL talent. Not like the pure trash in music today. Autotuned freaks

[@mattcolver1]

My parents took me to the Golden Bear in Huntington beach to see Linda Ronstadt when I was about 12-13. Our table was up against the stage. Her bare feet were a foot away from me. I looked up and I thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Her voice was the most beautiful I had ever heard. I was in love.

[@jessehernandez7368]

I understand

[@r.a.4203]

An everyday woman with extraordinary talent, so grateful that she came at the right time.

[@Glennwith2ns50]

I am a grown ass man sitting here crying, music is such a moving force. You go smoke....

[@patrickmoons7098]

Robinson & Ronstadt Voice Heaven! ❤️

[@peterd.9522]

She was just perfect here. She deferred to him, never losing sight of her own vocal connection to the song. Her top notes on “face” and “place” are mordant, & bell tone, in “Tracks of my tears”, & in Ooh Baby, Baby she and Smokey are both right there, in the zone! Two of the most talented artists IMHO. Just an amazing duet❤

[@arnoldnewman2670]

In the early 80s I saw her at the old Metropolitan Theater in Boston.The place was packed. She walked on to the stage in a simple dress , which really impressed my date. No fashion show just great singing. She walked out, smiled and said “Hello Boston” She sang her heart out to roaring applause. Stepped back and with her usual bright smile said “Thank you”. “Good bye Boston” and walked behind the curtain. My date and I were walking to the garage next to the theater and saw her drive away. I blew her a kiss which she pretended to catch on her cheek and gave me an outrageous blushing smile. I’m 78 now and still remember it like it was yesterday!

[@deadandburied7626]

An enchanted evening for you 👍

[@guadalupegomez1467]

Sweet & lovely memory💜

[@lnl3237]

Arnold, what a story! I scour KZbin comments for memories like this. You were really gifted a perfect moment on what must've been a perfect evening!

[@suzieewing9339]

Love them both. Two classics

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Miss Linda’s voice!!!

[@charlescharpentier9196]

Smokey and Linda, two of my favorites for over 50 years. Fantastic talents!

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

Imagine being lucky enough to have been in that audience.

[@randymacpherson4689]

Motown’s greatest talent with the most beautiful female voice ever heard ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@vanettareeve3125]

For sure ❤️🎤🎶🎷🎹❤️ 🇨🇱🌹🌹

[@JoseGarcia-gh4fp]

She s singing angel. ❤

[@chrisford2276]

One word describes these two performers - "fantastic"

[@carywing524]

To me just a gift. A once in a lifetime treasure. Two of the greats from my era!

[@ArcaneWeasel]

Her voice could blast anyone out of water, so much power and grandeur

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I'm so glad up grew up listening to these two legends. Yes, I'm old now, but I will take my age and my memories over anything today.

[@carywing524]

Hey, glad to see someone loves the old music as I do. Listen to "Just keep it up" Dee Clark.

[@robinmcglasson8011]

Two of the best!!!!

[@suzettepharris6020]

@@robinmcglasson8011 qgood

[@robinmcglasson8011]

I couldn’t agree more!! Nothing like the great music we grew up listening to!! 👍👏👏

[@margaritakleinman5701]

Amen to that! Same here.

[@gotti6969]

Just absolutely marvelous!! Two amazing voices intertwined. Smokey with a voice as "smooth as silk" and Linda, "the absolute force of nature" with the greatest female voice EVER! LOVE THEM BOTH!

[@CalVid]

Couldn't agree more!

[@barrykime5580]

Me too. Wish I could have seen them live.

[@pjesf]

She’s such a marvelous human being. I absolutely adore this woman ❤️

[@clivegable9387]

Completely agree with ever sentiment, a rarity amongst people

[@user-pm4ef8yu7w]

She looks fabulous 💜

[@pjesf]

@@user-pm4ef8yu7w : She IS fabulous‼️

[@loydkline]

@chanel 2018 super pretty woman

[@loydkline]

One of prettiest woman ever live

[@terrywatson1583]

2 of the GREATEST of all Time.

[@doubaya2959]

smokey robinson: the definition of smooth.

[@goodshepherd3438]

Wow wow wow! So beautiful.

[@kevinfarrell5357]

BEST duet EVER, EVER ! The synergy is "wowing". Look at their eyes & faces, you can't fake HAPPY !

[@thejonegcle7759]

2 legends in one place singing classics

[@patricialavallee8286]

TALENT and no autotune Smokey and Linda WOW!

[@robertkelly6282]

What’s auto tune? Opps forgot

[@tigerslear]

Love Linda's version she sounds AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

[@favor0220]

love both their voices!

[@dwaynewatson8640]

Linda ronstadt recorded smokey's songs the best out of anyone else, very strong natural talent

[@claytonf375]

Gorgeous heartbreaking lungs on Linda. Here accompanying one of her favorite songwriters. Linda could blow the roof off but she simply slides with Smokey. She put a lot of coin in his account and had a crush on him.

[@davidcook5705]

What a pairing. Smoky Robinson and Linda Ronstadt. It just doesn't get much better than this! 😊👍👍

[@donnabernick6467]

Ooo...Baby,Baby. Smoky & Linda. Best song ever!!

[@2dasimmons]

Wow. Linda is having such a good time harmonizing with Smokey!

[@rbbrown2106]

When entertainers had talent and didn't need auto-tune. Smokey and Linda were awesome performers.

[@my2cents2u]

Blah blah blah. There are plenty of entertainers who do not need auto-tune, and lip-synching was rampant in television in the 50s and 60s.

[@rbbrown2106]

my2cents2u - About what your opinion is worth. 2 cents.

[@adriancanales3050]

my2cents2u like your leader Trump would say "SAD"!😠

[@robertjnavarro]

lol

[@bleuskye8124]

@@rbbrown2106 lol 1 year later

[@estherjoseph9502]

Oldies do sounds great!! Their voices blend in very well together!!!

[@mosspatchouli631]

Both are the best singers and performers ever. ❤

[@jameschan9634]

2 ICONIC voices. Kids today have no idea, no appreciation, have no idea what real music is, what real talent is.

[@roxannehale1386]

Love that sassy chemistry between them. Is there and genre Ronstadt can't excell at? Robinson, needs no words. Brilliant!

[@josiancruz8093]

Hello Roxanne i am Puerto Rican i had the joy to grow up in Philly and to be enriched with different ethnic groups American Indians , Jewish ,Polish , German ,Mexican , Black Americans , Irish ,we all got along so great but when you left the neighborhood things were different i got hooked on the motown sound then rock then jazz it was all so beautifull

[@roxannehale1386]

@@josiancruz8093 Motown remains my "go-to" whenever I need a lift. I'm strictly a southwest person, grew up on Beach Boys, Beatles, Stones, then blues rock, Leon Russell, Delaney and Bonnie, Clapton, etc. Lived mostly off and on in southern California and Arizona, so Ronstadt has a special place in my heart as I saw her early in her career, maybe 1966ish with the Stone Ponies. I was fortunate to see live almost all the major players in the late 60s and early 70s. Then work and life took over.

[@josiancruz8093]

@@roxannehale1386 Helllo Roxanne yes i also ¹love the singers you mentioned i also love blues,reggae ,funk latin jazz ,salsa ,even todays urban music i am a real freak about music when i waa about 15 my friends got together and form a small band i always admired them for that i could not get money for a instrument but i always encouraged them to continue their dreams in music i am alwasy listening to music i kid myself about my loves passions and frustrations about all that i love but yet have not been able to achieve because of my lack of commitment perhaps and detemination , i am also a freak for art photagraphy and nature i live in Puerto Rico and its all so beautifull as i know every country has its beauty , take care

[@barbaracampbell9907]

Nope she sang it all

[@roxannehale1386]

@@barbaracampbell9907 sadly she lost her voice before rap, Betcha she could've pulled that off brilliantly also.

[@crochetbabe829]

Cannot be still singing that song. You have got to move something, emotions tingling all over the body..... you have got to move!!! The tracks of my tears.

[@erosfranco1847]

It's obviously linda is the STAR

[@ReelRoula]

Wow!

[@roberthernandez839]

I grew up from the60s and 70s. This is awesome, simple , clean, and so precious, now this is real music. From the 60s and 70s music was untouched that is why it has remain so great. Smokey is great, Linda is great and beautiful.

[@PhilTheProf]

Linda...oh...baby...baby. have loved her since she started singing. She has created the Tracks of my Years.

[@marybaker1715]

Two icons paying respects to each other with courtesy ❤❤😊😊

[@Teewriter]

Not just the music but the performance was beautiful. Smokey, wow. Just soulful.

[@Fretless99]

My stone heart melted when Linda appeared and sang...

[@waynewilliams8554]

Smokey and Linda, fantastic duet, real talent !!

[@markgamble2094]

Two generations. Two giants of their time.

[@catstevens9217]

So AWSOME. I love it!! Ooo. Baby baby! Linda’s version has been my favorite FOREVER

[@purpliscious]

I'm obsessed with Linda. Her smile, the way her lips move when she sings, the cute little dance she does while she's singing, the way she looks at Smokey when he sings...not to mention her glorious voice! This woman is perfection.

[@crzn5280]

So underrated one of the all time greats and all time vocalist can sing it all.

[@mariosaldana4006]

Amen!

[@davidmellish3295]

@@crzn5280 Underrated by who ? Both are highly gifted,respected performers. Linda is considered one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Of course they're not Underrated

[@crzn5280]

@@davidmellish3295 Highly underrated. When Rolling stones don’t even have her listed in the top 100 vocalists of all times.

[@dianetyler5343]

I remember watching this live on tv. My brother was and still is in love with her

[@darthvader6632]

Oh my Goodness, Linda you are so beautiful. Blessings. Thanks for your music and your legacy.

[@bobbygoode]

Thank you for this. Two enormous stars, a moment in time.

[@hinojosa552]

in reality, I didn't know anything about her , until l I seen some few songs that I was just watching in you tube , and I discovered the she could sing in spanish too, she had won many Grammy awards, she has so much talent

[@jeffrichey3623]

Linda Ronstadt is so charming in this performance.

[@Rob_430]

One of my favorite singers, Linda Ronstadt. I have all her “albums”! Wish her well........ 2019

[@edwinmartinez9787]

Linda Linda Linda you been bless with that voice and soul

[@BillyBronco73]

That's what's called talent.

[@toddjohnston4073]

Tracks of my Tears doesn't get any better than this, Holy!

[@slipperynoodle20]

Why in the world did the musical director think backup singers were needed? You've got a band, Linda and Smokey singing face to face! That's all you need!

[@stuckin80]

Wow Linda.

[@kauimanera726]

God blessed our generation with golden voices and talent. Nothing and no one can replace Linda and Smokey - one of a kind.

[@TheWerequat]

Two of a kind?

[@kauimanera726]

@@TheWerequat they’re both one of a kind

[@TheWerequat]

@@kauimanera726 Thank the powers that be... :-)

[@kindayounggiftedandblack13]

All due respect to Mr. Gordy, but I've always believed that Smoky Robinson is/was the real reason why Motown Is Forever. Keep in mind too Smoky could have and still can create his own Conglomerate of a Record Company and Record Label just based on His Priceless Music Catalog of the songs like these that he wrote. As far as Linda Ronstadt, I've been and will always be a huge fan and her Musicianship, Poise, and Grace continues to inspire me and millions of other folks around the world. Bravissimo❗and Encore....Encore‼️🤜🤛🏼💅🙏🤝🏼🎙🎟🎫📯📀💿📸🎬🎭🎨🎰📽💽🅰️➕💯💫👍🏽👍🙌🙌🏽♥️🎱🔮🔟 ☮☯️▶️🔀🔁🔂📶✅☑✔🆙️💠💎🎹🎙🎚🎶🎵📻🎼🌍🌎🌏🌐🤗😷😍🤩🙂🙃😷😎🥳💌💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💟❣💔❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻

[@estherjoseph9502]

Music from the those days r the best! Their voices sounds great!

[@mllansu]

Linda gave me a smile and say "hi" from the backseat of a limo, at a gas station, back in about 1982. Ooo Baby Baby. Left me speechless

[@toniproiette7978]

What a lucky boy!

[@joereyna3992]

No kiss so sad.

[@rjrutledge1444]

Lucky sob!!! Amazing story!

[@ebalbarrola6465]

@@joereyna3992 😁😁😁

[@rockandroll8227]

Lucky 🍀. !!

[@SmileySmilerton]

Oh my, to have Linda Ronstadt look at me like that... I guess I have to be Smokey Robinson first.

[@JFKBungart]

Wow. Linda doesn’t need anything but that talent for the ages. But when she moves those eyes ...

[@waltereaton4420]

Incredible. Two great performers!

[@monicachuidian-riveracalderon]

Smokey Robinson is a living legend 🙌 Amen praise God he's still with us

[@carmenwilmer3712]

I've been a Ronstadt fan for a long while. I hope she has lots of moral support now. My husband had Parkinson's for several years & believe me, it was no picnic. I wondered if any of the chemicals he worked with & around had anything to do with it. He was a biological scientist. I hope more has been found out about this disease. There was no history of it in his family. Has it been shown to have any hereditary aspects his daughter or grandchildren should be aware of?😢

[@jamesthurber4730]

Thank God for film!

[@franklyterrence4860]

This guy always has such love and joy in his heart!

[@jerryjones5922]

What a great duo! I’ve loved Linda since the first time I heard her sing! And Smokey - he’s the greatest!!

[@barrykime5580]

After all these years I still get goose bumps everytime I hear them. Hope that feeling last forever.

[@larrydixon-vi7ld]

There is NOTHING today that can compare to these great artists

[@theresajackson8873]

Oh, they sang so lovely together! Their little banter back and forth was so damn cute!

[@byronmatthew2397]

Music for the ages. I long for the good old days.

[@alandehn8541]

What talent! this is what music is all about!

[@barrykime5580]

Alan you got it spot on.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Linda had power and passion in her voice. Best singer of the 70's.

[@smcal1able]

This is an absolutely great duet by two of the finest ever.

[@anongoingseries13]

PERFECTION!!!! Smokey and Linda make me cry with intense joy. What talent!!! People like that should live forever! Think of the pleasure they brought to us all!!

[@Gem0674]

I love Linda and Smokey 😍

[@TheWerequat]

Creator and interpreter joining forces here and making pure magic. Nothing but mad respect for this performance.

[@ElMcMeen1a]

How can it get any better than this!!

[@eileenpizarro1558]

Two great songs and Linda Ronstadt did them both justice. This is so nice to see Smokey and Linda singing togther.

[@barrykime5580]

Smokey is as good as Linda. That is what makes them so special. Both of them on the stage together MAGIC!!

[@Nick-dl9dn]

That was beautiful I love Linda ronstadt her voice is forever beautiful

[@roccosophie6498]

Such a talented, and lovely, gracious, woman. We need more of her.

[@turk5832]

Two of the greatest singers in the universe!

[@samkohen4589]

MEGATALENTS, GIANTS

[@indesdaryl]

Simply beautiful together!

[@cherylgraham7289]

WOW. Two powerful voices. Such great harmony!!!!!!

[@keepout1968]

Linda a very beautiful lady was one of my favorite Singer of all time ❤️

[@sandraromero3481]

Love these two!!!!Thank You.

[@maryanng6841]

Two of the most gifted talents: Mr. Smokey Robinson & Ms. Linda Ronstadt. Put them together and is pure heaven. God Bless You Both! Talented, yet Humble beings.

[@donpaladino]

A.M.E.N.

[@barrykime5580]

Yeah real music. The best!!

[@mikefs340]

Sending you love, happiness, and joy on this auspicious day. Did you get to attend any concert of hers?

[@royallins591]

Linda...sigh. A songwriter's champion - glorious pipes and a mad crush on Smokey. They all wanted to sing with her.

[@lovejojogirl]

I love to listen to the Motown 25 celebration with Smokey Robinson and Linda ronstadt together singing his songs it is the best duet ever! My mommy loved his voice and his look.

[@violet2048]

Great singers, and they are so beautiful.

[@photo161]

Two beautiful people, who seem to have been born to sing together.

[@ThierryAliasTITI]

Magic !...

[@jamesmoyers4183]

Linda looks and sings like an angel!

[@peggytaylor8333]

Two very talented people who’s voices are perfection

[@ronniebishop2496]

Smokey knew she nailed it.

[@ruthisingsitall5188]

I love Linda and Smokey both so very much, this is about the 10th time I've watched this.

[@lnl3237]

...but who's counting, Ruthi? I'll be back listening soon enough.

[@dustydog398]

1000th bonkin' to it

[@barrykime5580]

@@dustydog398 1000 times that is amazing.

[@nancyny930]

What an incredible collaboration of two of the greatest voices ever. They compliment each other so well and neither of them tries to outsing the other. Just beautiful.

[@toriwolf5978]

Wow wow wow what a team both great singers love love love it thanks for putting these old songs up for all of us to enjoy

[@pmccachren]

Classic music never gets old it gets better.