First listen to Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou (REACTION)

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[@MsPerlia]

Pure talent, no designer cloths, no tattoos, no ridiculous makeup, just pure voice! Linda was one of the best female voices!

[@raynavarro7997]

No pyrotechnics, no autotune, no hundreds of dancers on stage to distract you that the artist isn't really that good live....just a girl and her band...that's all you really need....

[@headrushindi]

yes siree you sure are speakin the truth there !

[@steveullrich7737]

Ray, you hit it on the head! Less is more! No need to distract with all the other stuff just her great vocals and music.

[@ellavader4411]

Linda was autotuned ... in utero

[@brendalyga5387]

You have no clue??? What great range and technic is?? You really are clueless to great music!!

[@michaelgross8635]

One of the greatest voices of the 20th century - and that's no exaggeration. She had one of the most versatile and controlled voices in rock. Linda was - no surprise - every guy's crush at the time (along with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart), but she's so much more than a pretty face. She explored so many styles of music - from rock and country to orchestral standards, operetta, and even the Mexican folksongs of her childhood. You should watch the recent documentary about her life called "The Sound of My Voice." It will give you a well-rounded overview of her life's work and her influence on the music industry as someone who broke down male-dominated barriers and was instrumental in introducing the world to the likes of The Eagles (formerly members of her backing band) and Emmylou Harris.

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Totally agree. Linda and Gilda were my first crushes.

[@wenbren]

IS. She is very much alive and living in San Francisco.

[@michaelgross8635]

Understood, @@wenbren . Honestly, I struggled with what tense to use. The things I spoke of were largely in the past (sadly), so I stuck with that. I'm very glad she's still with us, and have seen recent interviews.

[@wenbren]

@@michaelgross8635 It's ok. We all struggle. :)

[@Historian212]

@@michaelgross8635 Yes, the sad loss of her ability to sing as she used to does make it hard to know how to write about it.

[@billgee02]

"You're no good" is a classic too give a listen

[@ebashford5334]

Also "Tracks of My Tears".

[@billgee02]

@@ebashford5334 eb - indeed - linda has so many wonderful songs to her credit

[@GoldTopSlinger]

And then check out Van Halen's cover of THIS cover. Original is by the great Roy Orbison, and check that out too. Such a great song.

[@daveking9393]

@@ebashford5334 I agree and Daniel could do tracks of my tears and show three or four great Renditions of that song including Linda's

[@kev7161]

I feel sad when someone says (about Linda): "I've never heard of her." Linda has an incredible catalogue of so many different styles and genres. She also helped introduce The Eagles to the world.

[@KayEl58]

True, but then it's fantastic when those people say, "Wow, what a great voice!"

[@ronrobbins2737]

“Kids today” missed out on the whole golden age of American pop Music.

[@Historian212]

She actually helped create the Eagles. So many stories of how producers and others tried to talk her out of certain songs and albums, and she ignored them, to great success. A smart, smart woman.

[@jerrybevens7081]

I'm encouraged when younger people "discover" some of the great music from the late 60's and 70's!

[@tomdinder2109]

And don’t forget Andrew Gold(Thank You For Being A Friend,Lonely Boy) and her drummer,Mike Botts,was from the group “Bread”

[@debbiechang5781]

You have struck pure gold. This is the sweetest, yet most powerful female voice you will ever hear. She was the first female to sell out arenas. Four decades of wildly varied work. Enjoy exploring her music. Thanks for doing this. That’s called a pedal steel guitar being played during the solo

[@RalphMasielloArt]

She was an amazingly versatile singer. Such a loss when her illness kicked in and she stopped singing publicly

[@lilamuzik3385]

Extremely talented lady. Sings in Spanish, has done theater. Read up on her.

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

Wrap your lissnin gear around ''You're No Good'' and you'll feel the Linda Ronstadt fire. signed: the dolphins off the starboard bow just inside the bayou bleu.

[@recyclerhopkins]

Daniel, Linda Ronstadt was one of the greatest singers of her era(mostly '70s) right up there with Karen Carpenter and Ann Wilson), This song is more country rock and features Dan Dugmore on steel guitar.She has many rockers like You're No Good, When Will I Be Loved, Prisoner In Disguise and Tracks Of My Tears, to mention only a few. One of her original backing bands later became the Eagles(Frey-Henley). She covered Neil Young(Love Is A Rose, After The Gold Rush), Warren Zevon(Hasten Down The Wind,Poor Poor Pitiful Me) as well as Smokey Robinson, Karla Bonoff, Dolly Parton and James Taylor in addition to Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. She also recorded with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. One of the most versatile singers, she was on Broadway in Pirates of Penzance(1981) and in the film version in 1983. She also recorded a jazz album For Sentimental Reasons(1986), a traditional pop standards album produced by Nelson Riddle, What's New(1983) and an album of traditional Mexican mariachi music Canciones de Mi Padre(Songs of My Father) in 1987. Ronstadt released 28 studio albums during her career. She was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and honored at the Kennedy Center in 2019. She retired from singing in 2011 and announced in 2013 that she had Parkinson's disease and can no longer sing. .

[@barbaraburton8914]

Which is really heartbreaking!

[@donnabruhn6907]

No better, Linda was our Queen of the 70's

[@flibber123]

She had a powerful voice but she could modulate it for the quieter moments. That album, Simple Dreams, has a lot of good stuff on it.

[@boosuedon]

Linda is one of the nicest people EVER in show business, or any business! Void of a stars ego, Linda was always more than happy to help other artists including helping Glen Frye and Don Henley form "The Eagles" and took zero credit for it!

[@eileendobbs8574]

She could sing anything. Incredible voice

[@mattshaw6180]

Linda Ronstadt recorded so much music with so many people; Neil Young said collaborating with her was a high point for him. I'd suggest listening to her playful rocker side in "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me," written by her good friend Warren Zevon.

[@kylecompton3305]

She was the first female artist to fill stadiums on her own merit. Her body of work is incredible. She sang EVERYTHING from country to pop to rock, to jazz standards, Latin, and even opera! She won 11 Grammys.

[@sidneycrossley7802]

Can't believe I forgot Dolly. Listen to Linda Rondstat, Dolly Parton, and Emmilou Harris singing together. Now that's profound.

[@neildonley9626]

Linda was captivating just standing on the stage. But when she would start to sing...It was a whole other level. Listen to more. She did not sing a bad song.

[@j20tower]

One of the great female performers of all time hands down. A pure voice. No autotune just talent. A beautiful woman. Hard to believe she’s in her 70’s now.

[@randytorres8211]

Growing up Linda Maria Ronstadt was one of my favorite female artist. Linda grew up on a 10 acre farm in Tucson AZ. Her brother was the Chief of Police in the 1980s. Thanks for the reaction and hopefully you react to more of her songs

[@polyprinz]

Linda can sing anything. Her range is out of this world. Beautiful voice!

[@John-gq7vt]

Before the Eagles became the Eagles, several members were Linda's backup band. Linda had a beautiful voice but could also turn on the power with the absolute best of them.

[@waterdonkey]

Incredible song. One of Linda's best if not her best. Studio version is also great.

[@donsample1002]

I've always been partial to the version she did on _The Muppet Show_

[@goroakechi3157]

Just like Dolly said “Linda could literally sing anything!”

[@williamcabell142]

Every young man back then had a crush on her. She is as beautiful as her voice is. She is an earth Angel! Did you know that the Eagles where her back up band at one time!😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Dude come on, that’s how you play a Steel guitar! 🤨

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Linda Ronstadt's voice was almost operatic. In addition to rock and pop songs, she also recorded a couple of albums of Tin Pan Alley standards, as well as a couple of albums of Mexican music (her ancestry is part Mexican). Here she is in a live performance singing La Charreada with a mariachi orchestra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqYlHuJhp2ki6s I really encourage you to watch this. You'll be astounded. Ronstadt's first hit record was Different Drum in 1967 with a group called The Stone Poneys. She went solo after that, and had hits with Long Long Time, You're No Good, When Will I Be Loved, That'll Be the Day, It's So Easy, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, and many more. Sadly, Linda Ronstadt can no longer sing because she has progressive supranuclear palsy (originally misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease). BTW, one of Ronstadt's backing bands went on to become The Eagles.

[@Historian212]

And don't forget her performance in the Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta "The Pirates of Penzance," where her high soprano range came out to shine. She performed it live on Broadway, and also in the film. Kevin Kline, who played the Pirate King in that production, said in an interview that when they did the initial rehearsal, he was utterly stunned by her range and power -- since she was best known as a rock singer who played in arenas and stadiums at that point. Ronstadt explained that she grew up listening to Gilbert and Sullivan operettas because her mother loved them, so Linda already knew all the songs.

[@johncagnettajr344]

If you were a teenager in the 70s you had a crush on Linda. She melted many hearts.

[@shawncallison7349]

Or if you were a girl, you wanted to be her...😁

[@joonzville]

Ronstadt is also a rocker - recommend Tumblin’ Dice or Your No Good or Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me or When Will I Be Loved. She was instrumental in giving The Eagles a start, among others.

[@neonpark1874]

Yes, Daniel should do at least one (if not all) of those to experience that side of her and her band.

[@tee_d_we_d]

Wondered if you'd ever do a reaction to Linda. Woman had a pair of pipes and could blow! The purity of her voice shines. She did a lot of covers, but anything she sang she made it hers. Unmistakable voice. This is a favorite and if you do another, try You're No Good. Glad you're covering the women of rock!

[@renatasingslindaronstadtss4257]

She was amazing on stage, now retired, but her voice will never be forgotten. ❣️

[@pauldourlet]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the greatest singers of all time . Inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame by Sheryl Crowe, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt,Kelly Clarkson, and Glen Frey .She could do anything. She did Opera, she did torch songs from the 1940s. She stopped singing because of Parkinson's.

[@michelleforbes7823]

I got to see Linda a few years ago before she retired. She's wonderful.

[@julieford8788]

Absolutely pure talent. She had such an amazing voice Sadly she no longer sings due to Parkinson’s. 💜

[@stevious7278]

Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice...and a beautiful soul as well. If you feel the inclination check out "Tumblin' Dice/ "You're No Good". It'll surprise you...It looks like it's from the same concert. I don't know if you noticed, but no flasy lights, no sexy dancers, no pyrotechnics, no auto-tune; nada, zilch, zero... just fabulous talent! That's how we rolled in the '70s

[@pcard10]

Glen Fey and Don Henley of the Eagles were at one time in her band.

[@MissAstorDancer]

***Frey

[@kendavis8046]

Linda Ronstadt was indeed one of the best vocalists of that era, and over her career she showed an incredible range of talent in many genres. She did a number of what you'd likely consider more "rock" songs. She did a "traditional" album and tour with the Nelson Riddle orchestra, which was an homage to music from her youth. She made an appearance in the film version of "The Pirates of Penzance", a comic opera By Gilbert and Sullivan from the 19th century (she played Mable). She sang songs in Spanish. Alas, she is in poor health and can no longer perform. Thanks again for the reaction. If you want to listen to yet another '70's female vocalist (who flew largely under the radar, but is one of my favorites) try Rickie Lee Jones. I'd recommend "Danny's All-Start Joint" as a great introduction to her music.

[@jasonbroad5478]

Her early touring band featured Don Henley/ Glen Frey . She told them to go off and create their own band and that band was The Eagles! Glad you enjoyed this...you'll need more of it because Linda is one of the great VOICES of her or any generation.

[@firebird7479]

Roy Orbison is a must listen. Huuuuggggeee influence on The Beatles. In fact, the Beatles opened for Orbison when he toured England in 1963, but by the end of the tour, The Beatles were headlining. Their song "Please Please Me" is an homage to Orbison, and their first #1 hit in the UK. Check out "Different Drum" with Rondstadt singing lead in the group "The Stone Poneys". Buddy Holly is a MUST react, too. Also a huge Beatles influence. In fact --- the first song EVER recorded by John, Paul and George was "That'll Be the Day", when they were still teenagers, on a cheap recording system in the living room of a gentleman in the neighborhood. Peter Asher? His sister, Jane, was Paul McCartney's girlfriend, then fiancee, a very high profile couple in 1964-67. "A World Without Love" was written by Paul McCartney for Peter and Gordon. McCartney lived in an attic bedroom in the Asher home, next to Peter's bedroom. It was in that bedroom in 1963 when he woke up with a song in his head. He washed his face, sat down at the piano...and began writing what became "Yesterday".

[@lauriebutler4115]

Her duets with Aaron Neville are fabulous. I especially love “Don’t know Much”

[@evanhughes1510]

Linda had one of the biggest voices of the 70s. Please do ‘Someone to Lay Down Beside Me’ and ‘Desperado’

[@davidmac2939]

She was georgous. Sorry she is sick now. Love her colab with Dolly pardon and emeyloo Hariss.

[@hollienneheatley3577]

My best friend and I have been singing this song together forever! The harmonies are fun. Linda is SO talented! One of the best voices in rock. She was also almost single-handedly reponsible for giving a band called the Eagles their big break! They had formed to be her band!

[@qbear17]

She could and did sing almost every genre of music. Jazz, pop, country, new wave/punk, rock and roll, R&B, American songbook standards and more....and her vocals were always sublime. It was a tragedy when she lost her vocal abilities to Parkinson's disease. Her music made with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris in Trio was a true gift to the world. Thanks for the reaction.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Please also check out Linda's collaboration with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton in "Trio." One of my favorites of theirs is "The Sweetest Gift." Their harmonies are angelic.

[@erinlast2627]

Glorious pipes. Linda was a rare and remarkable vocalist. Clear, powerful and open. She didn't bathe in her own reflection. Strength and tenderness.

[@katherinemikkola8316]

When I was a little girl she sang with a group called the Stone ponys and sang a song called different drum she was so great even back then! I thought you would like her, she's one of the best singers that there ever was or will be !!! I just think she's wonderful!!!!!! 😆🤣😅😆🤣

[@kevincosta9228]

Watching this video resulted in a deep dive into live Linda Ronstadt videos, time well spent. Linda was a major player in music in the '70s. She could tear up a stage and cranked out hit after hit after hit but when she spoke she sounded like a sweet school girl. Yes, we young guys all had crushes on her back then. Not only were a couple members of the Eagles in her backing band, she was the driving force in the forming of the Eagles as a band, because she knew them all and encouraged them to get together. Check out live videos of her doing "Tumbling Dice", 'You're no Good", or a number of others. Truly an exceptional singer/ performer.

[@graciesmom1477]

One of the best voices ever. Effortless.

[@waynepruner2994]

Hopefully you check out Roy Orbison's song Crying as well...and you should know there is a famous poster of Linda Ronstadt that I think every guy had on his bedroom wall in the late 70's

[@beasam75]

One of the best voices ever! She did it all, country, pop, traditional Mexican, big band, etc....

[@jondhuse1549]

She has a bunch of uncles and cousins who perform as the "Ronstadt Family Singers"... lots and lots of talent in that family tree...

[@SafferPOV]

A singer who had The Eagles as a backing band can't be all bad :) Linda Ronstadt with Eagles - Silver Threads & Golden Needles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ2voJ1rpt2IiNk Pity her health forced her into retirement in later years

[@roseannelobbezoo7638]

I agree silver threads and golden needles is wonderful! Some more great songs? They’re all good but my favorites are: Just One Look, Don’t Know much, and Long, Long Time.

[@mstewart109]

Thank you for the link to silver threads and golden needles

[@hebber1961]

This may have been just the Stone Poneys. Not sure.

[@SafferPOV]

@@hebber1961 In the intro it was said that it was the Eagles

[@hebber1961]

@@SafferPOV I was just meaning this song and video. She released Blue Bayou in 1977. The Eagles went on their own in 1971. That doesn't mean they didn't get on the stage together here for this song but the band members don't look like the Eagles here. Certainly not the Eagle members in '77.

[@Jonni1027]

She does the BEST version of The Eagles DESPERADO!!!❤️

[@r0kus]

In the 60s and early 70s, "rock" was a very broad genre. Over the years, some radio stations began to specialize in "light rock", and nowadays people hear such songs and simply think of them as pop.

[@jonnyyen7169]

Daniel, I absolutely love that you "get" what different individual artists are trying to achieve. Yes, the band is truly supporting her as the focus and doing everything to help accentuate dynamics. Great analysis, your mind is indeed open and curious.

[@gerardstephens58]

Have to say I smile every time you work your way through classic artists. Just today, watching you catch LR’s talent, I realized just how lucky we were as kids. Smile on.

[@Wolttizm]

Linda can rock too. But, next listen to her singing "Adios." You'll hear some sweet Beach Boy strains in that one with her. And I always liked her version of 'Willin'.' Also note the pedal steel guitar. Common in country music; not so much in pop/rock. Eagles used it to great effect. '

[@sheilaswegler4859]

LOVE her. Thank you. Wish I could have been in L.A. to see all the people who came out of the club The Troubadour. I even sometimes listen to her live performances of her Spanish music, despite having a very limited Spanish vocabulary (They adore her in the comments under those ...in Spanish.) Oh...Roy Orbison, who did Blue Bayou before her, had a one-of-a-kind voice, with an individual style. Hope you someday see his "Black & White" concert. It has several more modern stars (modern at the time). Like JD Souther of the Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, K.D. Lang, Jackson Brown, who all thought Orbison should be honored by having all of those major stars as merely his band and backup singers. And I'm sure they felt honored to be there!

[@michaelj.pavlinch3975]

Linda is from Tucson AZ. We worked out at the same gym in Tucson, her her backup band is Don Henley and Glenn Fry of the Eagles

[@gill2105]

Linda did a great cover of Roys, both were excellent singers.

[@LadyShar]

I had Linda Ronstat Greatest Hits on repeat as a kid. Beautifully talented.

[@douglaspalmer9678]

The weird thing laying flat is a pedal steel. Used a lot in country.

[@daveking9393]

A real lot. And it is so sweet. Thanks for mentioning

[@christinerobinson548]

A steel pedal? I thought it was a zither.

[@lantose]

Every country band in America has one!

[@markburrows1179]

@@lantose You do realize that's not true, there are hundreds of Country bands that don't possess a steel pedal guitar as many just use a steel, brass or glass tube that can be worn over either the pinkie or ring finger and then slid along the strings of any guitar, acoustic or electric. A pedal steel guitar is a nice addition with knee and foot pedals that change chords to provide more twang. It requires constant tuning and maintaining, and it is a bit of a headache to haul around on tour. Ergo, every country band doesn't have one.

[@lantose]

@@markburrows1179 I was being somewhat facetious and realize the newer dime a dozen country bands don’t use them. When I was younger, the all had them!

[@sherryarflin726]

Her voice was amazing. So clean and clear and sounds exactly like this in concert.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

She could sing in many styles and I s just great. Maybe try “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” by Linda. It’s a Warren Zevon cover. Do the live videos of her she is quite captivating. Thanks Daniel

[@thomaslibbey647]

One of our greatest voices period.....check out Long Long Time....her voice is unbelievable.......plus she was my first crush as a young boy growing up in the 60s and 70's lol

[@RocklandTheatreco]

I went to her What's New concert with Nelson Riddle Orchestra at Radio City Music Hall in NYC many, many years ago. She sang classic 40s, 50s songs. Her encore was her famous rendition of Desperado. The place went crazy. She could and has sung almost every genre - rock, country, opera, broadway, 40s, 50s, mariachi

[@crazydale1000]

My favorite song by Linda Ronstadt. The guitar in the background is a peddle steel guitar.I've been playing one for years. Ms Ronstadt now has MS and can't sing anymore.

[@irenedownie6559]

She actually has Parkinson’s Disease.

[@bjs301]

Poor Poor Pitiful Me. Her first hit, Different Drum, was with her group, the Stone Poneys.

[@hildamarmolejo1568]

LINDA is an awesome singer and the ending vibration in her voice comes from her Mexican Heritage she said.

[@coffeeandtatuaje]

I grew up on this song (the studio version)...Makes me feel 8 years old. This live version is just as gorgeous. Gives me chills. Wish I could have experienced it in person back then. Magic! Thank you for bringing me back to it.

[@jennifermorris6848]

I’ll go back to 1977! Just don’t make me be 11 years old again. I need to be at least drinking age.

[@CritterRepairTech]

Loved this post! 😂

[@kishka7winecountry]

Check out Linda doing 50s oldies with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra - GORGEOUS STUFF

[@StudeSteve62]

"50s oldies" sounds like jukebox era. But the Riddle albums were mostly earlier material than that...30s and 40s big band era standards. Those albums are aural heaven. (Oh how I wish Karen Carpenter had done that too...)

[@headrushindi]

Can't tell you how happy I was to hear this great classic again after so many years. Linda was the dream of every teenage boy in the 7o's. with many huge hits to her name . I saw her live at the Blossom music center in Cleveland Ohio in 1978.. what a huge treat it was when she came out on the stage wearing racing skates , and wearing a silk bicycle jacket and short shorts ....Oh the Memories . Great Choice Daniel .. By the way that thing the fella was playing is a flat steel guitar. that's how it is played.. It is usually associated with country music . Keep on bringing the stars buddy !

[@annedunne4526]

She's a beautiful singer with a huge back catalogue. You should listen to more of her.

[@m.o.5137]

Linda is my #1 favorite Can sing anything and you should watch her many hits

[@bob_._.]

I saw her in concert in '77 or '78 and the whole show was awesome, but Blue Bayou was just flat out magnificent.

[@carolrose8793]

I wholeheartedly reccomend that you watch/listen to the video of Linda Ronstadt performing a show called "Canciones de mi Padre". She grew up in Arizona, and has latina/Mexican heritage. She doesn't speak spanish, but learned the songs phonetically. It's still one of the best selling albums in Latin American music. It's absolutely gorgeous!

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Before Stevie Nicks there was Linda Ronstadt. Her cover of the Stones' Tumblin' Dice is killer; maybe a good cover comparison for you. FYI, Glen Frey and Don Henley broke off from Linda's band to form the Eagles.

[@polyprinz]

Linda is incomparable. The closest person I can compare her too is Ann Wilson of Heart.

[@irenedownie6559]

@@polyprinz They are my favourite female singers. Pure class. ❤️

[@kishka7winecountry]

This is the definition of BEAUTIFUL POWER!!

[@lawrencemonn2806]

You have a great deal of treasures to unearth - Linda Ronstadt's career is like no other. Perìod.

[@cynthianavarro4316]

I saw her live twice, the first time she was lowered down singing on a big crescent moon for her entrance. The second time, more recently, my sister and I went to see her speak (sadly she can no longer sing due to Parkinson's Disease and even has difficulty speaking for long periods of time). We went to show her our love, support, and thanks. She is half Mexican-American, and as a fellow Mex-Am singer, I have always felt a certain pride for her, and for Selena. She had a lot of great radio hits but after those: Love Has No Pride, Blowing Away, Sorrow Lives Here in My Heart. Then from the Mexican songs: Los Laureles (The Laurels),Tata Dios (Father God), El Crucifijo de Piedra (Crucifix of Stone), studio recordings, please.

[@cindys9858]

Love her voice. I'm far from a fan of country but when Linda sings it she brings it to another level. So many great tunes from her. Three I recommend would be You're No Good, Long Long Time and It Doesn't Matter Anymore (live) which is a Buddy Holly cover.

[@philipwhigham3495]

She is the reason the Eagles were formed. Glen Fry and Don Henley were musicians in her band. They had begun writing songs together. Her management could not find opening acts for her so she in courage them to start a band and BAM we got the Eagles

[@judleym5877]

Glad you enjoyed Linda. In the late 70’s and into the early 80’s, she had a relationship with Jerry Brown, a 2x governor of California. She is now 74 and suffering from a rare, Parkinson like disease. Two requests for future reactions: 1) her 1977 live in Atlanta version of Someone to Lay Down Beside Me - the piano intro by Don Grolnick is awesome, and you get a glimpse of guitarist Waddy Wachtel, who played with many, many, of the greats from those years and 2) her 1990 live duet with Aaron Neville on the song Don’t Know Much - one of the greatest duets of all time, I think. Cheers.

[@dalemettee1147]

Daniel, if you get to see the documentary on her, they say that she was brought up listening to and singing opera. That's where the power in her voice comes from. she liked to mix pop, jazz, and Latino music together. Her producers said NO but she said, " If I don't do it my way, I'll not do anything" . She was right on.

[@miketeter2264]

Most successful female singer of the '70's. This from Wikipedia "Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is a retired American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, and Latin. She has earned 10 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award." I cannot believe you have never heard of her. It boggles my mind.

[@joemacinnis1972]

Omg, I absolutely love Linda

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

No autotune back in the day..what you see is pure natural talent and it was great. Today's music will never be like it was back in the day. So glad you show appreciation for it ❤❤

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Again takes me back, Such a powerful voice, beautiful soul, She is captivating and talented, to give you a mix of that captivity you may enjoy ckin out Mazzy Star she is really a unique style and sound. As always, enjoyed it very much, keep up the awesome work. Just kinda running thru your play lists here and there. Peace

[@mstewart109]

You are so right Daniel. What a voice she had.could sing any genre.she has Parkinson's Disease now and cannot sing...I grew up in her era. So blessed. More plesse!!!! Silver threads and Golden needles is another favorite.also.she has a Latin one portraying her heritage. I don't understand it.but so good.. My other all time favorites of hers is long long time.....sigh...she is not rock. But could sing the phone book

[@luiscasso9594]

Great powerful voice. Beautiful. Smart and articulate. Big pop/rock star in the 70's & 80's. Glen Frey & Don Henley were in one of her early bands. She encouraged them to go out on their own. The rest is history. Besides all the pop/rock covers she did, she later did an album of old ballad standards from the 30's & 40's, an album of Mexican standards, and an album with Emmylou Harris & Dolly Parton. She starred in a Broadway Musical and of course dated the then Governor of California, Jerry Brown. Interesting life.

[@mikefetterman6782]

That era of the seventies had a genre known as yacht rock, or soft rock. The sound was defined by the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne, and Linda among others who all had similar recording techniques and a spooky "California sound",

[@johngagliotti2744]

70s had big country crossover in rock music. She was an innovator of the country rock sound along with the Eagles, Flying Burito Brothers, and many more.

[@maryjaneblahnik5767]

An amazing singer. She had a 7 octave range. Loved hearing her live.

[@markmurphy558]

She has like 15 albums and filled arenas for 10 years, and had every teenage boy in America in lust all through the 70s.

[@stevealdrup9359]

Linda is one of my favorite female singers....along with Karen Carpenter. Had a major crush on her back in the day as well. You're No Good, Desperado, Tracks of My Tears and When Will I Be Loved. She also did some albums/songs with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton (albums called Trio). Search that out as well.

[@IllumeEltanin]

I believe The Eagles started as a back up band for Linda. But others will know that history better than I.

[@stephenowens8763]

They hung out at the Troubadour. She got a record deal and she suggested they come along instead of starving while their opportunity came. She knew it was matter of time.

[@neonpark1874]

@@stephenowens8763 The Troubadour - see also Carol King, James Taylor, Elton John, and many others.

[@jamesdegroat7640]

I saw her perform twice at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Imagine 90 minutes of that voice!

[@colincampbell5967]

Great great singer, one of my all time favorites, thank you

[@DQ_Forever]

My favorite song for many years. This one and her cover of Desperado. So great!

[@davemadman7093]

That's Linda Ronstadt great voice and gorgeous 🤣👍