Linda Ronstadt speaks

In a revealing interview, the legendary singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt opens up to Tracy Smith about her career, the loss of her singing voice, and living with Parkinson's. She also talks about the release of her first-ever live album, "Linda Ronstadt Live in Hollywood," which presents previously-unreleased recordings from her celebrated 1980 HBO special, recorded at Television Center Studios in Hollywood.
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[@doomranger6047]

"I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of suffering." wow I felt that!

[@allenroberts747]

hero

[@jusakaolo]

Yes indeed..

[@barryfohn4385]

My brother passed away from parkinson's last year. I didn't know that he was going to die. I live in Wisconsin while he lived in New Jersey. Then one day his son (my nephew) called me on the phone. I had only met him once and was surprised that he called. When he told me that my brother had passed it shocked me. I had been speaking to my brother on the phone once in a while but not in about 7 weeks. I've been on disability for the last 7 years and could not afford to go to the service. The bottom line is this; live each day like it is your last. before you know it .....it will be.

[@jefffarmer5785]

'Rain'...?? Did you (really) 'Feel' it...?? Or- could their be 'other' reasons as to why you would make such a comment...?? (Asking, for a friend)...

[@yaimavol]

Indeed, there are things worse than dying, and you only have to visit a local nursing home to see that.

[@artysanmobile]

I had the honor of recording Linda and her superb band live at Atlanta’s Fox Theater in 1977. She was already a huge success, a beautiful and humble young woman with a golden voice and has grown to be a legitimate legend of music. I wish her all the best, always. ❤️

[@raaawkstaaar]

legitimately or bootlegged her?

[@artysanmobile]

I do this for a living. She was an early client.

[@harborheart6558]

Those Fox shows in Atlanta in 77 were some landmark Ronstadt performances. They float around KZbin - would love to hear a quality recording - what a great gig that must have been.

[@sarahd3980]

She gave us all she had. No more is expected Linda. We have enough beautiful music to last us forever.

[@321snoot]

Beautifully said. Thank you.

[@freeleonardpeltier4148]

Beautifully said....

[@marias7599]

It's a beautiful comment.

[@LordByron778]

Indeed, she is the Everlasting!

[@darrenanthony8473]

Interesting. I didn't know this. Remember seeing her sing with Smokey. God bless

[@JavierGonzalez-tr3xu]

One of the best female USA singers of all the times

[@patricia119]

At 72 her face still looks beautiful ! She had one of the most beautiful voices in rock and country.

[@cfwintner1]

Not only is she one of the great talents of all time, she is a sweetheart. I saw her in Tempe Arizona in the 1970s. She had a warmup up act that was so sensational, the audience wouldn't let him off the stage. Linda came out and asked the audience, "Isn't he incredible? Don't you want to hear more of him? I promise you I'll give you my entire show, no matter how late it gets." And she did. The show lasted five hours. The warmup act? Billy Joel, unknown at the time. The greatest show I've ever seen in my 75 years. I love Linda Ronstadt.

[@lnl3237]

What?!! Never heard that Billy Joel opened for her. What a rarefied experience!

[@Norita562]

I never knew she’s from here. Her album canciones de mi padre…is my favorite. She’s my idol. I seriously thought she was in her 40s. I’ve only seen herself in that album. You are so lucky. She is my idol I wanna cry..too late ❤❤

[@hbennett5640]

Love your story...cool❤

[@williamchandler2558]

Gorgeous

[@alexolvera5150]

I am thankful for growing up with her beautiful voice

[@bhinderbinder]

Same here...How I loved 'Oooh Baby Baby', I would play that 45' over and over again. Not to mention 'Heat Wave' and 'Blue Bayou'!!! Yes, she's a legend.

[@williamfitzgerald1935]

Me too!

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

@@bhinderbinder I also loved "You're No Good". What a voice!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I have most of her albums!

[@karelannherkaler7661]

When i was a little girl, before my dad got sick with schizophrenia, i had a future in singing! I loved singing blue bayou and dont it make my brown eyes blue...so, now i sing her songs to my children. They may never understand, but i always will! My childhood favorite, next to neil diamond! Bit blue bayou got me through alot of days when I would watch my dad just slip in and out of reality. This song became my escape! #no1bluebayoufan

[@carolinetalley]

I will always love listening to her sing. What an amazing gift she shared with the world. It is pure joy.

[@jaredbailey8237]

She always did have an amazing voice. And she will always have one of the best female voices I've ever heard.

[@caronstout354]

From rock&roll to "The Pirates of Penzance" she could truly sing anything and everything!

[@jv-ep2tc]

I am so glad she did this interview. She looks better than I imagined. Thank god she heard that different drum and embarked on her career.....we all benefited.

[@tod3msn]

There is an inherent niceness to Linda Ronstadt. An inner glow of decency and goodness. You want the best for her.

[@lisas8244]

So eloquently spoken and absolutely true. I never knew she had such a charming, self deprecating sense of humor. Lovely! A National Treasure.

[@QueenVelveeta]

Yeah, remember when she said she didn't want to know if Christians or conservatives were in the audience because it would mar her enjoyment? That's really nice. Great talent, though.

[@WooBino.]

QueenVelveeta So talented AND insightful?

[@nowvoyagerNE]

no...no there is not.

[@jaytee2642]

Inherent niceness? Really? __________________ "It’s a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I’d rather not know.” ___________________ I've been rather disgusted by her since she made that statement in 2004. And I wasn't even a Republican or Christian at the time!

[@julesrandolph5687]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the greatest - if not THE greatest - American icons of the last century. I will remain a hardcore fan of Ms. Linda until I die.

[@nathanmartinez6245]

Jules Randolph absolutely agree.

[@kholstein64]

I love her sense of humor. She's just special

[@lancespruiellbusinessforms5156]

Pure and unadulterated talent. She didn't behave - or look - like a stripper; she didn't have to perform musical acrobatics with her voice, she just sang and boy, could she sing. She possessed a God-given talent and I'm so glad that hers was one of the soundtracks of my teens. Thanks for sharing your gift with us all - you're one of the GREATS!

[@NYtoNC]

Exactly

[@peachyclean93]

Absolutely beautiful voice and beautiful woman love you, Linda,

[@HB90210]

Linda Ronstadt is one of those musical greats that time can't erase.♥🎤🎶

[@driven9863]

I will erase it

[@jimmyharrison1817]

@@driven9863 I would erase you if you were in front of me .

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@jimmyharrison1817,Ditto!!!

[@julesoftheNW]

Thank you, @jimmy harrison and michael! @@michaelgaynor6866

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Jimmy Page: ( JIMMY HARRISON & MICHAEL GAYNOR THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR SPEAKING UP!!❤️) DO YOU THINK YOU ARE FUNNY JUMMY PAGE? You are “NOT!” What an amazingly stupid, “threatening” thing to say about an incredibly gifted but extremely ill singer fighting a “normally fatal disease!” WHAT A INCREDULOUSLY INSENSITIVE & DOWNRIGHT STUPID THING FOR YOU TO SAY!!!

[@kevintmerk]

CBS Sunday is such great news reporting…but Linda is just such a gift from the heavens.

[@k.holland7011]

Truly a gift. Being a teenager in the 70s her music then and over the years has been a huge part of my life. Love her so much and so sad that beautiful voice was silenced from giving us more music.

[@James-tf8vg]

Totally agree with you. Listen to her fantastic voice when I was in high school in late 70s

[@MochaBusPassLady]

I agree, also a teen in the 70s. For me it is especially disheartening to see what life can do to people whose talents were so exceptional. Dudley Moore, comedic actor and skilled pianist also comes to my mind. Yes, Linda's was a powerful, beautiful voice and she is a gifted artist to be sure.😊

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

They don’t make them like they used to. Her, Zevon, Jackson Browne, the best is behind us.

[@scallaghan2118]

I agree, but it is good that she left us so much. I have so much Linda Ronstadt vinyl, and unlike some performers, I can listen to it over and over non-stop. Plus watching her videos on KZbin, wow. I wish I had seen her perform in person, but I'm grateful for the recordings. She is so accepting of her life now. Parkinson's can be devastating. I hope she lives her life out in peace and enjoyment.

[@julianlewis1792]

@@scallaghan2118 exactly -- she entertained millions of people over the decades. She left us with a very rich legacy of song and music.

[@jasonvi2]

"it's nice to be acknowledged, it's nice for your work to be acknowledged. But it's not what you do it for, you do it for the work. If you do it for pride, you're in big trouble" - Linda Ronstadt. So wise. Love her humor too.

[@lucasgill7819]

*prizes

[@ReeseMac]

Yeah. She said "If you do it for prizes....."

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Saw her in 1980, Baton Rouge, sitting in the front row, 30 ft. away and will never forget the energy, soul and expression she projected -- almost surreal.

[@karlhungus8946]

That right there is the experience of a lifetime.

[@RJ67.]

I'm 53 6'5" 250 lb Scottish / Viking of a man, this is the first woman to ever make me cry simply with her voice.

[@katiekarakondis3348]

yes totally!!

[@edmundmcgrath213]

..Scottish..but you wear a dress, I mean a skirt...

[@NYtoNC]

which song???

[@j.o.a.7531]

@@edmundmcgrath213 I believe you mean kilt...

[@chiefinspector7280]

OH really, your wife never yelled and threatened you with walking out?

[@tlrogers6083]

She's got a great wit despite her setbacks. She's a hoot, seemingly devoid of an ego. And what a talent she shared with us all. Bless her fabulous heart. A national treasure.

[@polferiferus1938]

Aging, and all that goes with it, humbles us all if we are healthy in mind and spirit.

[@bbednorz319]

Timothy Rogers I agree 100%! I’ve never really liked her music, but she has a great personality and sense of humor. I wish her the best of luck.

[@davidbowman4259]

Well put. A treasure, indeed. A genius at the art/craft of singing.

[@norsktoolmaker88]

@chris Barnett I wish they wouldn't come to her show as well. Besides, you don't want to be seen having a joyful time with us libtards do ya? You could get drummed out of the He Man lib haters club.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Everything is Awesome “OH MY GOSH!” How I agree w/ you! I just do not get the “Queen/Diva” attitude she has ( she has gotten so much bad press for it) and even her billionaire boyfriend broke the engagement because he couldn’t take it( high, HIGH maintenance & he could well afford her 🤣but he said “NO THANK-YOU!” Ha!)! All her staged photos with her kids & grandiose photos/interviews....”I personally just can’t take her” ha! but I also realize she obviously has fans that adore her & buy her records( look at her beautiful home, clothes, houses, etc ....”someone is “supporting that lifestyle but it sure isn’t you “EVERYTHING IS AWESOME” or “ME” 😂, that’s for sure! Ha! Ha! Regardless, I applaud & recognize people have different tastes & makes life interesting, so people love Mariah. “Just not me!”🤣Take Care Everyone!❤️

[@Ofa337]

We never know how our lives will be changed. One of the Truly Great Voices of Our Time. Thank You Linda for Sharing Your Beautiful Gift.

[@jasonshirrillmusic]

She is and always will be Awesome.

[@TheEDNC]

_"Not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of suffering."_ ... as a fellow chronic pain sufferer, I fully concur with your sentiments... God bless you Linda!🌈🦋💙

[@banditdad9837]

Yes!!

[@slick1ru2]

Ditto

[@charlienonya7016]

She's already suffering, so no need to fear it. Just embrace it.

[@TheEDNC]

Charlie Nonya i believe you missed the point. She rather leave now than face an unknown future filled with *_increased pain & suffering_* ... We chronic pain sufferers fear that more than death......

[@SuzanneMorovic]

She was my favorite in the 70s at 10 years old, from then on I wanted to become a singer like her. My father is in the last stages of Parkinson's disease now, so it makes me so sad she is also going through this.

[@DonaldCookNJ]

I had the biggest crush on her as a teenager. Enormous talent, colorful career. She doesn't owe us a thing.

[@harlanchess8056]

Indeed. Well said.

[@edwardpate6128]

Yep, you and about 30 or 40 million other teenage boys in the 70's!

[@melaniexoxo]

It made me tear up when she said she sings in her head.

[@georgetirebiter4035]

She did an interview shortly after announcing her disease and said that her recordings and performances accounted for a tiny percent of her singing. She would sing out loud to herself all day long.

[@ladyalexandrialewis7655]

I was a professional sound engineer all I did was travel with bands more than anything in the world I wanted the opportunity to work with Linda Ronstadt in my career and I never did get to do that that was the one thing that I wanted to do because her voice is so fantastic or so bad it was just unbelievable I have not got words to tell you about her voice.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@ladyalexandrialewis7655,BEAUTIFUL! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa. Linda Rocks,and always will in the heart's and mind's of many.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

lampchopxoxo, O.M.G.......me too! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa.

[@anairenemartinez165]

So do I! I even thought my " mind" singing voice was like Rosemary Clooney! Of course, it is not at all.

[@rr7firefly]

Who could ever forget her smash hit "You're No Good." I listened to that song countless times. And her work with Emily Lou and Dolly is still fantastic listening.

[@swmut]

One of the best voices in all of Rock and Roll. Wonderful interview, horrible disease

[@driven9863]

She a fatty , fatty 2x4, she is so wide and can't thru the door.

[@ceejay1794]

D D troll

[@kathymartin218]

@@ceejay1794 disrespectful to a legend. Refer to the comment about weight issue. Linda Ronstadt is a beautiful woman who has a lovely voice. Silenced by disease. I had many of her albums in 1977.

[@pamallenpug1]

@@driven9863 Obviously you've never heard of RESPECT. If you can't say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all.

[@MissSusieQue1]

@@driven9863 She can always lose weight..... U my friend will always be ugly...

[@maryvitorelo572]

Her voice has always touched my soul, and always will. I wish her peace and happiness always.

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live concert?

[@CherylSmith-lz3dl]

It is true... her voice especially in the ballads ( "Whats New"-"Someone To Watch Over Me")... Is the most beautiful sounds i have ever heard a person sing! Thank you Linda Ronstadt. I am a music lover from 60-70's. Music is Very special to me - its close to my sole - the songs in your heart are special!

[@Archer335]

I’m so thankful that I grew up while Ms. Ronstadt was in her heyday. Such a wonderful singer. I wish her only the best, only the best.

[@kosmicsurfer7886]

Talented, classy, beautiful and humble. What a rare gem.

[@donnatatro1270]

In many..many ways..she brought peace to my heart.She sang so beautiful with no effort..just a beautiful person...

[@mf5531]

and with a voice of an angel.

[@lucyfoster4082]

When she hits the high note in Blue Bayou, it is always so arresting, and I’d like to study exactly why. What a glorious singer.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@Spermwhale1000 I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard it.

[@teriw56]

Funny she said she really didn’t like the way she sounded when she sang Blue Bayou!

[@patrickobrien.2028]

Her humility makes her more than beautiful. An incredible woman.

[@aarondigby5054]

OBAMA GOTTA GET IN LINE, I HAD A CRUSH ON HER ALSO.

[@elenac1010]

GOD, she's amazing!! The lack of sour grapes is astounding and inspiring. So humble!

[@GTLyons]

I loved her so much when I was young. Few years ago I learned that she is a stubborn atheist... I pray for her soul... if only she had come to Jesus... but sadly, to this day, she does not believe...

[@OldDunollieman]

She's independent minded and needs no crutch.

[@elenac1010]

@@GTLyons I'm sure she has her reasons. You do you.

[@mumzee52]

@@GTLyons: I'm a Christian too, but it really annoys me when I hear misguided snooty "Christians" like you say things like that. What an ignorant, faithless way to speak. I wish both militant Christians AND militant atheists would learn when to shut their pie holes and not attack others. Whatever happened to "live and let live?" Besides- does your God have the power or do you? The worst kind of faith is one that frames faith as some inherited thing. Leave it to each seeker to find their own path because I believe God loves true seekers of all kinds. If you want to pray, then fine, but people are here to celebrate her and her music, not downgrade her by parroting out the same mealy mouthed guilt tripping phrases that push people away from Christianity in droves.

[@PalmdaleGal]

@@GTLyons - She used to tout her Catholicism. In fact, her first few albums have a spiritual/religious song on them. She had also commented about Aaron Neville and her both being Catholic back when they were dueting. I wonder what happened to cause her to lose her faith... (Parkinson's perhaps?)?

[@taraterm3]

gorgeous woman, gorgeous voice, great memories. You are legend!!!

[@macmail3393]

Kudos to the reporter Tracy Smith who conducted an excellent interview, and asked relevant questions and seemed to really listen to Miss Ronstadt. I hope she does more of these with other living legends.

[@MichSignMan]

She did very well touching on very sensitive and personal questions... but Linda is a cheerful woman, even at her current state.

[@danielepepin4257]

Dear Linda. Still AWESOME. One of my all time favorites for so many years.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

"Blue Bayou" by Linda Ronstadt was my 88-year-old mother's favorite song. The sign of a true star. Loved by people of all ages.

[@lauralynn4504]

Linda, Bonnie, Joni, were the dominant singers of my formative years in music. In my head, I know every note, and in my heart these women’s voices will sing on. Thank you for sharing this. Since hearing of Linda’s diagnosis, I think of her a lot. She is a gracious woman to give updates like this to those of us who love her.

[@frankelliott1464]

Hello my friend how are you doing today?..

[@PollyGammy]

Wow, what a sweet soul of a woman. She’s just adorable.

[@rachelybarra2783]

She is 😊

[@chrisandrus689]

...you Got That right !! she has remained as sweet as she was in '67 (?), when she (along with "The Stone Ponies"), brought us "You & i travel to the beat of a Different Drum..."...

[@robertgarcia4117]

Steven g Dear, Linda l love you so much. Keep up the great work.👊❤❤❤❤❤💕

[@hannaj4032]

She looks great doesn’t she?

[@marcus00ize]

She performed at a concert in Tuscaloosa Al in 1978 with herself, a piano and a guitar player and that was all she needed. The best vocal performance I ever heard

[@rodragonfly1134]

I consider myself fortunate to have seen her in concert, with the Eagles, in 1974. She is truly a gifted singer, and a beautiful soul.💕

[@dhanashriadrekar2629]

Lucky you 💚🌷

[@thobbs4526]

OMG, I was there, too.

[@secretariatgirl4249]

She makes today's "singers" look like the minimal talents that they are. She stood there and sang. No big show, no revealing costumes and suggestive moves...she just sang.

[@matrix23225]

@Paul Kryder : why you have to spoil a perfectly good moment with reality? lol

[@hectorsalcido4106]

@Paul Kryder Linda , one of a kind, beauty and that incredible voice.

There are some incredible young singers. Angelina Jordan , Connie Talbot Amera Wilhagen and Kirisa Tordova for examples .

[@henrygregor7336]

@Paul Kryder Great comment, and let's add Rhiannon Giddons to that list as well.

[@secretariatgirl4249]

@Paul Kryder Alicia Keys is briliant.

[@timezone8876]

I would like to go back to the 70's again and be young, anyone want to come with me?

[@RJS1974]

Time Zone Yeah come by and pick me up will ya?

[@timezone8876]

Absolutely!

[@cherylc3792]

I felt free in the 70s, I didnt feel like our country was headed down a communist road. I love Linda just wish knowing what she should know now about Jerry Brown she wouldnt be friends with him anymore.

[@Meema733]

If I could I certainly would and do things differently. But then I may not have had my 2 wonderful children

[@TahitiNini]

@@cherylc3792 She is very liberal and has been for a long time.

[@jonathangarduque8786]

"I sing in my brain all the time" that made me cry...

[@lisamartin3734]

She has such a wonderful sense of humor and down-to-earth personality. Its so sad to lose the very thing that she loves the most.Singing for her wasn't just about money it was her life and soul. The disease she has is devastating. I wish her the best.

[@candicegerman2748]

Where did the years go ??? I look at myself and say, " you're 60 years old " !!!! Amazing..... I totally love Linda Ronstadt - she's an awesome talented singer.....

[@tracer740]

YUP! ... and as we age, they seem to go by even faster.

[@mam4pop]

Linda Rondstat is the greatest! Her voice is one of those that identify an entire generation of Classic Rockers and I'm one of them! "God's speed Linda!"

[@jasonshirrillmusic]

Yeah where did those years go I am 50 in April 2019 and I say WTF!

[@bezzarguy]

Reading your comment and the others, I realize I'm not alone in thinking this way. Where did the time go? I also feel like I think the same way I did when I was young, does anyone else have this experience? Despite her illness's, Linda looks good for 72. ( now that's an old person thing to say) ;)

[@waynej2608]

Linda is the best singer, no matter the genre. I've loved her as far back as I can remember. She is beautiful and will remain so, to me. I play her albums frequently and always hope she is ok. She's a strong woman, hang in there, Linda!!!!😍😘😎

[@leticiarodriguez8416]

Oh my gosh, how I loved that era of music. Ms. Ronstadt was one of my favorites. 😊🎶💖

[@gailmercado3777]

Linda Ronstadt, what a beautiful soul, inside and out... A voice of an angel... Thank you Linda for many years of music & lasting memories...

[@gbtyresinc]

Sending love right back to you did you attend any live concert?

[@louiscaruso4167]

I am wishing you much good health & happiness, my dear.

[@peterj.andros3996]

Give it a rest, Louis....

[@callumcowan7047]

@@peterj.andros3996 Cranky?

[@texian11]

@@callumcowan7047 Just jealous!

[@kathymartin218]

Agreed. Louis. Prayers for Linda Ronstadt.

[@kathymartin218]

Interesting that Louis got many like s for his comment. At least 300. I'm just saying.

[@angelabluebird609]

A stunningly beautiful talent and life, she was one of the most beautiful American girls ever!

[@bridgetnolan3947]

Still is Angela.

[@sdne1959]

. Have ALWAYS loved this woman, and her 'no nonsense', 'let's just move forward', approach to life !! .

[@rickgarcia8481]

Nothing but pure class. So humble for a superstar.

[@mysnellvilleblog]

Ms. Ronstadt is such a beautiful lady, honest, strong, great sense of humor. I’ve never heard of a scandal, she’s never been a whiner, she could have a huge ego, but she doesn’t. You can’t help but love her.

[@adc2327]

Here's a scandal for you. Jerry Brown was governor of California and Linda Ronstadt was his girlfriend. He went on a trip to Africa and brought her along. Since this was some sort of government trip and he was representing the state of California they were both criticized for going on this trip with them being unmarried. I was a kid then and I thought it was kind of cool. This had to be the late 70s.

[@sharkiegurl]

She is soooo loved by the Mexican people. We love you Linda ! 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheNeeenha]

@Roger Martin AND?

[@pressureflipin1992]

she full mexican, she couldnt tell people this in the early 70s or else they would have shunned her.

[@pressureflipin1992]

@Light in the Piazza not true. She's more than half

[@adrianalainez8499]

@Light in the Piazza You mean American. All Mexicans aren't Americans. They are from América. She has Hispanic and original American blood. Along with European.

[@stevescofield7806]

Linda is loved by people of all races.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Incredible vocalist of the highest calibur.

[@bobburroughs6241]

Calibre too.

[@pete5668]

yup, she was a .50 BMG for sure.

[@fuglygumsfugly1871]

Such a special artist, very few in her league. Kate Bush is another artist of the same calibre.

[@vanrose9857]

A Soul of the highest Calibur

[@howardkerr8174]

I don't have many albums by female vocalists but I had to have at least 2 or 3 by this fabulous woman. I did not know she had Parkinson's but am hopeful she is able to inspire for many more years. We all love Ms Linda.

[@PenelopePeppers]

Blue Bayou was my Dad's Favorite song by Linda :) He used to play it on the stereo in the garage while working on his Indian Motorcycles... Rest in Peace Dad.

[@joelsimms4636]

When she sings Blue Bayou it melts my heart!! Oh to go back in time!! I loved her then and still do love her!! God be with you lovely woman!!

[@ironduke2000]

Man, I'm in love all over again. She was my first concert. Fourteen years old. I went alone. That's how much I wanted to see her. Unreal.

[@janishaldeman3339]

She's still smiling, keeping a great sense of humor, and maintains her humility. I am inspired.

[@JakobTennisMB]

@@SUGAR_XYLER careful, people are going to call you hateful or crazy even though people on KZbin praise Christians for being themselves all the time.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@JakobTennisMB ,two dingdongs comments!!!

[@patriciax3677]

@@michaelgaynor6866 you've GOTS to be one of the fanatics KarlEuro89 is talking about

[@nixl3518]

SUGAR XYLER ! Being an atheist makes one a realist and allows one to deal with the world as it is not believing in fairytales!

[@magentalady]

The crowbar under the bed made me LOL!!

[@byronharano2391]

She is so beautiful a human being. Not one ounce of bitterness heard from Linda concerning her current health. Amazing. Thank you Linda and thank YAH for your voice and heart

[@iboopyournose7307]

Never be another Linda Ronstadt. I remember all the guys drooling over her incredible beauty (the posters in every guys bedroom). As well as the fact that everyone in my age bracket love love loved her powerful voice. I'm a 70's era woman and so lucky to have that genre be my time in life. Linda - we love you!!

[@MissSusieQue1]

Agrees....you left out..."Natural beauty". She must have been the coolest person to hang with.....probably still is...LInda I could listen to your stories forever.........thank you for the music.....be well.

[@wraithoftheirish]

yep

[@iboopyournose7307]

@Muchknowledge Greatersorrow - how old are you? 12? You should be really ashamed of yourself - bullying is an ugly dying thing. Your parents need better control over what you do on a computer child!!

[@marisullivan2021]

Me too! I remember seeing her open for The Beach Boys....at Madison Square Garden. It was HER I wanted to see....Them? Not so much. She was amazing then, and still is now.

[@russm3727]

I was one of those guys with her Blue Bayou poster on his wall. I still get tears when I hear her sing. Tears of absolute joy hearing her beautiful voice. I marveled at her amazing beauty and sexiness. I always thought she could make wearing a burlap sack look sexy. It's too bad that the music of today has no one that sing like she did. Pure musical talent.

[@Bluenose352]

Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice. Beautiful mind. Still love her.

[@cindyvargas5388]

Crocet BABY BLANKET AND crocheting

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Bluenose352, INCREDIBLE WOMAN, Lay down candles in the rain!!! Still blows my mind. Blessings to you from Philadelphia.

[@daisycassidy2448]

She looks wonderful for being 72 and I am so sorry she has that dreadful disease. I wish her strength and good wishes.

[@popland1977]

@hhhk20 Fonda has been lifted and pulled and looks ridiculous and PD can have very different effects o some. Those with resting tremors can lose a lot of weight while those who are left partially frozen can put on weight. Also, she may be incredibly depressed given how difficult this condition is. It's a slow demise into losing control of your body. Also we dont if she has had DBS to help her symptoms which can cause weight gain

[@abbyboyd5111]

@hhhk20 : looking like (which i don't think she does) is far better then being a pig. Tell me how loud does a pig squeel? Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? Do you go weeee weeee weeee all the way home? The pure fact that you are only concentrating on her looks shows how shallow you truly are. A person is beautiful because of who they are not how they look which is why i can say without ever seeing you that you are one of the most ugly people I've dealt with.

[@zeebee9356]

hhhk20; tell it like it is! Sad that she doesn't create awareness like MJ Fox has.

[@brianrenollet9663]

What a sweetheart. Just want to hug her. GOD BLESS the INCREDIBLE & OUTSTANDING LINDA RONSTADT.

[@robjontay5052]

Life is sad. Her voice makes it less so. She's still a beautiful soul with big brown eyes...Bless you lady. A forcefull voice in RockNRoll. Thank you for the Eagles too! I'm going to look for this live LP from the 1980 concert....

[@cullbill]

Rob Jontay , I loved your comment. She still has that wonderful spirit and those beautiful eyes.

[@dadadruma]

Me too!

[@upstatenewyork]

Yes, life is sad

[@marvinjohnson3594]

My first crush,...never forget it. Used to sit for hours listening to her music and looking at her album covers. She's so brave.

[@crispypaintbrush1958]

ew

[@LAppleDumpling]

Better world much better than video games!

[@gwrigley7798]

Linda, you are appreciated and loved deeply. We thank you for all your wonderful work. ♥️♥️

[@vocals7693]

I had a huge crush on her as a kid. It almost brought me to tears when she started to talk about her mortality and when she paused to leave the stage. She realized it may be the last time she's ever in front of a crowd. Very sad. She's a legendary singer who's music will always live on. Her situation reminds me of what Dudley Moore went through when he lost his ability to play piano. God bless her.

[@sandrastrausbaugh6050]

Her eyes are still those soft & sweet brown eyes.

[@rosemarybaez5368]

I wish I was back in time to

[@axxeman2002]

Yes indeed but that haircut. It is jsut beyond unflattering ...

[@ElvarMasson]

axxeman2002 - judging by this interview, I don't think she cares about your opinion...plus, she did say she's lazy 😉

[@busterbobby]

axxeman2002 q

[@gstanley75]

We all have a richer life because this beautiful talented woman shared a tune with us. God bless Linda Ronstadt.

[@Mssearay]

@Paul Kryder Amen!!

[@muffs55mercury61]

I got to see her in concert in 1978. No glitz, no glamour, Linda wearing street clothes and just having fun with the crowd doing her thing. She still looks great for a lady in her 70s. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Long live the 1970s.

[@Billvis77]

After watching the "Sound Of My Voice" documentary I started buying the cd's and dvd's, and a new collection was slowly building over time as I wanted more and more. Her music was a happy diversion to pandemic life, I had already grown up with it (I'm 55) but just didn't have time for it yet. This is one of the best pieces on her life and story!! Love the interviews! Thanks so much for posting this for me to watch now as a new, obsessed fan.... She is amazing! -Bill B

[@darreylhenderson8979]

"I was just yelling, instead of singing I was just kind of yelling, I didn't want to charge people for that". I really admire the fact that she had so much consideration for her fans that she didn't want them to pay for a bad performance. She only wanted to give them her best.

[@darreylhenderson702]

True grace and love for her fans

[@yaimavol]

Which is what Neil Diamond has turned into. He's still pimping for cash though

[@TheJhtlag]

watched this last night and thinking about that this morning. What a pro - a high compliment from me - how many times have you seen others in any field stay on five years too long, or even worse get propped up on the stage for a few extra bucks? And on top of that just being clear-eyed and honest about her career/life, I like her response to the interviewer who suggested they might find a cure for Parkinson's and she brushed off the optimism with "Hey, I'm 72" which I took as a "I'm in the territory, stuff happens." She was never really a problem child either, no deep bout with drugs, affairs, tortured soul stuff. ('course, some people think that's what music should be about but I'll leave that for someone else) no histrionics, still friends with Jerry, went on to dabble in the standards...just a pro with a fantastic voice who excelled at her craft. On the side, I don't understand why people bring in a comparison to Trump, simply, it's changing the subject from the original comment while souring the whole thread. Oh well.

[@heatherstub]

I really believe that any self-respecting singer/song writer/performer would certainly feel the same way she does. I've been singing and have performed at times since high school, and I'd feel the same way.

[@davidleifson7025]

We ALL owe her a debt of gratitude. She was the female performer who kicked open the doors to the music world! And, she left it open and others. Sure there were others, great and not-so before her, but the dynamics of her voice, personality, performance style, and presence blew us all away the first time we heard her. Grateful to be able to see her once. Sending my Love and Prayers that her life is as satisfying now as it was back in the day.

[@karaokelola]

What a treasure! Thank you for your wonderful music, Linda.

[@patriciabeutler9518]

You are so right....incredible voice and great personality.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

She's so beautiful in every way that it can just reduce you to tears to know what she's given us, and what we are now losing......... Oof!!

[@jinxie47]

Love love Linda Ronstadt! Such an inspiration when growing up and still today I’m in awe! Prayers for a cure for this disease! Thank you Linda for all the wonderful music I get to listen to along with millions of others!

[@mikef340]

Intriguing singer and also put an electrifying performances to go can you check my description please so you can write to me on email I put out my email there as I'm not always on here

[@pgaede]

I have loved you forever. I’m 72 so I loved Loved You from the beginning!! I saw you in Fresno @1974?! I believe Neil Diamond was your opening act! I love harmony and have sung your songs with you many times! We sound great together- I want you to know! ❤️

[@aa64912]

I’d rather hear her whisper a song then most people sing.

[@helennikki4056]

Love that! Reminds me of something similar I once heard, although alluding to something completely different: " I'd rather push a Chevy, than drive a Ford." Yes, Linda belongs in that musical Stratosphere, above most. Thank you Linda. We cherish You.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

She could read the damn yellow pages app as far as I'm concerned.

[@aa64912]

M. M. We are in total agreement on that.

[@lindamagallanes5411]

Yes! No kidding!

[@anneweprin]

Yes.

[@PDogB]

Such a beautiful woman. Love and appreciate her contribution to the music industry. Timeless tunes. Thank you Linda!

[@eightiesjoe6108]

What a beautiful woman, inside and out. As a kid I loved her beauty and voice but now as an adult I just love her!!

[@SinnerSince1962]

Oh how I love this woman. When I was a kid, she was 15 years older than me and I had her posters all over my wall. There will be no other Linda Ronstadt. She had a powerful, booming voice and an incredible stage presence. She wasn't just pretty; she was cute to boot. Not many women back then made it this big in music. She made it BIG!

[@tradewinds-wb4kn]

The album Living In the USA image was just as impressionable as Farrah when growing up. That beauty has not changed. Still just as classy a lady as can be.

[@okijima15]

She sure did

[@markw4206]

I grew up in the 70s too. It's weird how amidst the Farrah Fawcetts and Cheryl Ladds, no one talked about Linda as a sex symbol. But oh my God she was beautiful and sexy as all get out. Even before she opened her mouth and made that otherworldly gorgeous music.

[@deadandburied7626]

Linda crooned and emoted melting my heart. Now a lonely senior citizen, I wish she was my neighbour just to chat to. 😅

[@lnl3237]

​@@deadandburied7626...and she would probably enjoy your company, too!

[@cindyclarke1804]

She had the most incredible voice. Power and sweetness with great range. I love her. Great interview.

[@carlosmatias7807]

She's a complete doll. She's my idol, I'm Mexican American from California. I'm 22 and since I was 6yo I've always wanted to look/talk/SING just like her!!! :( I love her dedicatedly. More than ANYBODY ELSE 😋

[@anakinvader9120]

U gay or what

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Linda, I love you. Your music has uplifted me since the 1970's. I am grateful for your beautiful voice and performances. I am sorry for your affliction. You have brought so much joy. Never had the privilege to meet you in real life. But in my soul, a supernatural connection. May you enjoy the rest of your life as much as possible. You did it. Always remember that. Love always.❤️

[@Peacenik1]

LINDA is still SO GORGEOUS!! Best voice in the world! My husband and I are in love with her!! The last time we saw her was at Westbury with Aaron Neville and she sang to us on our Anniversary..front row! xoxoxoxoxo

[@katjames7601]

I saw her new documentary, "The Sound of my Voice" last week in a huge, ornate, old theatre. A fitting venue for this powerhouse woman. She did it her way. She didn't succumb to anyone's vision of her, but her own. I want to see it again.

[@socalhig5280]

I've seen it twice. The ending with her nephew and cousin singing was such a poignant moment, it made me tear up. Hers was the voice of my jr. high and high school years.

[@barryf5479]

I just saw it at the Tower Theater in Sacramento. It was located next to what became the first Tower Records store. An appropriate place to view her movie. My only disappointment was when the movie was over. I wanted it to go on forever.

[@cjc363636]

@@socalhig5280 Me, too! Just got mine from iTunes and the end with them singing on her couch in 2019 was so touching. And she was the sound of my jr high as well. My love of women - fronted music acts began with Linda Ronstadt. And the HBO 1980 concert. I was 14 when I taped it by holding the recorder up to the TV speaker. This was way-pre VCR for my family. I played that tape for a year! So glad that they have finally released - albeit cutdown - version! Hope they put out the other songs and DVD eventually. I think they probably have, just not released all of them.

[@harlanchess8056]

Still crushing. Rockin' or crooning her pipes were divine. Very special dame. Great New live Album - thanks for the ride our sad brown eyed girl.

[@timwoody3835]

“Her talent has diminished ...” I call B.S. Her talent is still there, as strong as ever, her body has betrayed her, but the talent is still there.

[@hartcoronet9968]

Agreed. I took exceptin to that as well.

[@tomillakockingbird1754]

Yes, a poor choice of words. And the journalist saying, "She was a very good singer." Talk about understatement. Even professional journalists are lacking in their ability to write these days, it seems.

[@peterkline7137]

I totally agree. That stuck out to me too. I'm sure it wasn't meant in the way we took it, but I would have fixed it in the edit. Unkind and untrue.

[@jennifredaderoju4998]

Nothing last forver! Every opportunity should be use judiciously!

[@fifthstoryfall]

The quote was "illness has cruelly diminished her talent." When said like that, it doesn't read to me the way some of you took it.

[@marciarobinson5140]

My Dad and I loved listening to Linda Ronstadt. He helped me hook up my first stereo and the first album we played was hers. We both danced. It's one of my favorite memories! God bless Linda.

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back to you did you attend any live performances?

[@michaelgarcia2024]

We worshiped her, not having social media made stars like her, God-like because she had talent and was beautiful.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

WORSHIPED IS CORRECT~!!

[@BellaWorldAni]

I grew up with Linda Ronstadt. I'm sad to see how her body is limiting her, but even still, she's a powerhouse. Her spirit doesn't seem to be affected one bit. What a great, great lady. And I'm so glad she admitted marriage wasn't for her! It's not for every woman, & that's OK!

[@franklazareno6010]

I grew up with her too. I have to disagree. She's no longer the powerhouse woman she used to be. And, it doesn't matter, cuz she's getting tons of Love and thousands of comments. She's in my top 10 of all time ... Hmmm, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Debby Harry, Cyndi Lauper, Sheila Ferguson ... not in any order.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Marriage and religion isn't for me either.

[@jasonshirrillmusic]

I love Linda to my death, she changed my life with her astounding music and her upbeat and infectious personality. I will always have her in my heart and on my play list, God bless her and best wishes.

[@lawrenceclaytonusmc2833]

There was always something special, unique about Linda Ronstadt. Her live performances could transform tough guys. The voice was honest, clear, strong and warm. She remains an interesting character.

[@Dreamstalker8002]

Wow ...im so glad I stopped and watched this video....I have a tear in my eye....i always liked her.....what a cool wonderful woman.

[@kathymartin218]

I agree. She was one of my favorite singers. Let's keep it positive, shall we?

[@kathymartin218]

Thank you.

[@jackward9901]

Something about Linda from 4:00 to 4:10 in this clip hurts my heart. The decency of not wanting "charge people for that", followed by the sincerity and sadness in her "yeah" as she closes her eyes, it is just so sad to hear. A legend forever.

[@Lissa11638]

She's definitely nothing short of amazing!

[@susanstacy2493]

Her remark about not charging people truly shows what kind of person she is and her kind heart. There have been many performers who could no longer sing yet still continued on with concerts or tv shows. My respect for her is even greater now.

[@aarondigby5054]

@@Lissa11638 her regular talking voice invites and engages you for good conversation.

[@haggiefatigue2971]

The QUEEN. There'll never be another Linda.

[@mattyboyd4045]

Linda is THAT singer. One of the best ever. But under the radar enough where you don’t question her authenticity. She’s exquisite.

[@RSmith6948]

She SANG, she didn’t scream, as so many of the female singers do today. And you could understand every syllable, not like today’s mush-mouthed divas.

[@amexjam55]

Yes, exactly. She knew how to really beautifully sing a love song; not yell it in your ears.

[@williammorris6097]

So true. And today's young music fans don't seem to know the difference which is the real shame.

[@a.f.7246]

That's what I liked about her . Doesn't scream

[@mastermooky]

I cried, listening to this, deeply wishing a miracle for her, after all, she gave me a miracle. fair exchange

[@ManlyMan35]

Her songs are FANTASTIC, so is her singing voice AND she is so overrated in the annals of music.

[@ManlyMan35]

I meant to say "so UNDERrated" in the annals of music" She was sooo pretty and then add her beautiful singing voice to it.....I have a theory that if female rappers today had Linda's voice they'd be singing instead of talking over music.

[@catharinesloper8504]

All three together--Dolly, Emmylou and Linda, fabulous.

[@bluevictory1010]

You should see the Dolly show from the early 1970's. All 3 were singing together then and wow it was amazing!

[@dawnrobbins5877]

Agreed. Some of the best music ever recorded was by The Trio.

[@jeanoboyle2439]

Powerful!!

[@danm5153]

They even recorded a gospel hymn ("Farther Along"), which is pretty amazing because Linda is an Atheist.

[@yettaplotz2155]

Linda after 30, always had a weigh problem Would hire a personal trainer before a big tour.

[@catchdawabbit9324]

Here in Mexico we love her music