Jimmy Buffett & Linda Ronstadt from the movie FM

The four live tunes...
00:00 Livingston Saturday Night
03:20 Tumbling Dice
07:17 Poor Poor Pitiful Me
10:26 Love Me Tender...

[@jdwk3]

This movie soundtrack was not only one of the best ever, but if I remember right, it was my introduction to Jimmy Buffet. RIP Jimmy

[@kenperkins7921]

!

[@tomcousins741]

I find it incredible that this sweet lovely innocent little voice is the same voice that can belt out these huge songs!

[@mr.maxeffort]

Eternal rest grant unto Jimmy Buffett, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Be still my beating heart, Linda Ronstadt!

[@Padoinky]

Jimmy Buffet, Martin Mull as the arena announcer, Linda and those glorious vocal pipes of her’s… just magical

[@andyinoregon]

I believe this is from her band's performance at The Summit in Houston, Texas on Nov. 17,1977. Her band included Waddy Wachtel on lead guitar and backing vocals, the late Kenny Edwards on bass and backing vocals, the late Don Grolnick on keyboards, Dan Dugmore on rhythm guitar and pedal steel and Rick Marotta on drums. My wife and I saw this film in the spring of 1978 and then saw Linda in concert in August at the U. of Toledo, where the band was the same as here except for Russ Kunkel on drums.

[@user-dg1dn9ju6v]

the best female rock'n'roll singer of our time!!

[@MA_808]

forever..

[@craighall3820]

And the cutest.

[@halloweenjack2562]

Why didn't Linda R do so many more blues/rock songs like this? She was absolutely perfectly suited to belting these out! What a singer, she sends me shivers she was so good ! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤

[@sharonhamilton6107]

She did. Look her up

[@muffs55mercury61]

I watch this movie several times a year as it's quite a time capsule. The concert footage is great.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Both her and Jimmy Buffett's gigs in the movie had shimmer coming off them.

[@RavenThom]

Love Me Tender, Linda, oh I will!

[@jameslonley]

a movie ahead of its time . joe walsh

[@RJS1974]

I went and saw this movie when it came out only to see Linda Ronstadt. I think I was 13.

[@jholtz9970]

I saw it in the theater too when it came out, I was also 13, end of 7th grade. I saw it because I was nuts for the Steely Dan song which was playing all over the radio in L.A.....the Ronstadt footage was great, my intro to Waddy Wachtel actually.

[@sharonhamilton6107]

He was just getting started. I remember concerts. Like this. Still no shoes. Idk about here

[@halloweenjack2562]

No matter how highly rated Linda was, it would never be high enough!

[@ninline2000]

Damn but that woman could sing.

[@woof3598]

one of my favorite movies

[@MarkRohde-te4hi]

A performance like this is what made Linda the Queen of Rock and Roll at the time.

[@santosgarlato565]

She sizzles and smokes today's artists away

[@richardmartinez7355]

Great Misx Mr. Jones!

[@wordsmithworks3541]

She was SO AWESOME! Pick a genre and she could perform effortlessly.

[@user-mc6tr1vp2v]

this is great. I remember this movie. cool movie

[@photog1529]

Linda in her prime...doesn't get any better than that. Had it really bad for her back then during my college years. Such power in her voice...no one like her ever since. Glad I had the opportunity to see her live shows during that time, just a shame what Parkinson's has done. Today's so-called "singers" can't hold a candle to Linda.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

With ya on that !!

[@DeanMk1]

The thing with Linda Rondstat is that she looks as good as she sang.

[@leticiadelafuente1323]

I agree with you 100%, but Kelly Clarkson reminds me a lot of Linda Ronstadt.Their independence of how they approach their careers, how they can sing just about ANY song, any genre, and those voices, powerful, lyrical, amazing. And both like to sing barefooted. Haha

[@halbunner9833]

Amen! She was the voice of the "70s" miss that decade. Best Music Ever Recorded.

[@johnnyjensen6067]

I agree with you 100%!!! Even Linda herself said that the young singers of today don't even enunciate, so you can't understand them. To me, they sound like they are slurring. She was one of the greatest, if not the greatest pop singer of all time!!!

[@lindahuff8976]

Two legends.

[@iamtheeggman0036]

Served in the Strategic Air Command in the ‘70s, most guys had a poster of Farrah in their locker. Mine had poster of Linda lacing her roller skates…

[@jeffgross8917]

Great sound track!!!!

[@bluesmon54321]

Saw Linda and the stone ponies open for the DOORS at the Back Bay theater in 1969. Doors were an hour late so Linda & SP played another 40 min or so. What a treat! What a set of pipes!

[@malcolmwain3451]

My crush for this lady back in the mid 70's immediately returned. Beautiful, talented and such an amazing performer!!

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Dang, cheek bones , her jawline , hair in bangs, the voice, the power . Superb lady.

[@thegood9]

Waddy Wachtel,one of the most underrated guitarists of all time. Fantastic tasty licks.

[@daviddemar8749]

I totally agree I don't think he has ever gotten the recognition that he deserved. He is sort of like drummer kenny aronoff in that regard. But those of us who really know about the history of rock music/ pop music in the US know the truth. Waddy Wachtell has been around forever it seems and I'm certain that other professional musicians recognize how great he has been for 40 plus years 😊👍🎶🎶🎶

[@70sstreetracergal61]

So glad you saw him also! WADDY RULED! 👍🏻🤘🏻👍🏻

[@daviddemar8749]

@@70sstreetracergal61 Speaking of giants I'm sad to inform you that ginger Baker passed away :-(

[@70sstreetracergal61]

David DeMar Ohhhhh...had no idea. 😢 So many of our idols are going to that “BigAss Music” Venue in the sky and Lordy cannot wait to hear the music can GUARANTEE they are rocking out now👍🏻❤️🤘🏻. Is the only way can accept they are gone, but never ever never forgotten! Thank you for telling us all. ❤️

[@daviddemar8749]

@@70sstreetracergal61 Take heart though e.g. Eric Jimmy Robert JPJ Mick Keith Ronnie Charlie Jeff Bruce Sir Paul Ringo Bob D.and Bob W. (and Albert and Emmylou and Willie ) are still with us and making music 😊

[@woof3598]

never get tired of watching this movie

[@tampabaytmm]

So, Waddy Wachtel is playing lead guitar and slide (guy with the amazing hair) and acoustic on the vocal tune. He was like Linda. She was #1 voice in LA in the late 1960s and all through 1970s. He was that guy on the guitar. Joe Walsh amped up the Eagles. But nobody was better than Waddy. He played with Linda, Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne. Later with Stevie Nicks. Just the most amazing talent. Thank you Waddy!!!!!

[@tedwhitford9381]

linda and stevie both gave me a woody. only singers to do THAT. both amazing and so damned sexy .miss the 70's. 11 - 21 yrs old, gawd.

[@jholtz9970]

Actually, Waddy was working with Steve Nicks pre- Fleetwood Mac during the Buckingham Nicks period. When Buckingham Nicks played the Troubadour in L.A., Waddy was in the band! There's photos of this. I don't think he's on the record though. Anyway, Waddy and Stevie go way back to when she first arrived in L.A. Lifelong pals.

[@barneydunn8458]

Man that girl could sing. Ronstadt live was something.

[@rgerman95]

Linda has one of the world's most memorable voices!

[@orleanssister3667]

Linda Ronstadt and that voice LIVE! Girl could sing loops around her contemporaries - miss those pure pipes.

[@Undertaker67203]

Waddy plays and amazing guitar. But those perfect harmonies are awesome too. Incredibly talented guy!

[@Cinemagoer_64]

I prefer Buck Dharma.

[@mossstirling7641]

Waddy is Da MAN !!! Legend Linda all class ! Don't miss those syn drums !

[@skyewilliams2247]

Linda...truth. Seen a whole lot of people sing live. From Aretha to Zappa. Pavorotti and Robert Plant. Ronstadt live was something else. Powerful and feminine. Strong enough and warm enough. Sigh...

[@claytonf375]

Really nothing quite like Linda Live.

[@daviddavidson8050]

Ms. Linda Rondstadt is being her absolute baby doll cute in this one folks! Jimmy B. is not wasting a minute on it just jamming out and singing along. Not a care in the world. I love it! Beautiful.

[@RJS1974]

I went to see this movie just to see Linda Ronstadt back in the day. All teenage boys back then had a crush on Linda.

[@lamplighter5545]

Saw her in, I think, '78. She came out in these basketball shorts and halter top. Oh! My! God! And then she started to sing!

[@ronniebishop2496]

How beautiful Linda was.

[@LHChristopher]

I think I saw this movie 4 times at the theatre ... What a time it was! Thanks for sharing this upload...Stay Gold!

[@z75sportster]

Linda was and still is the very best country-rock singer still to this very day ! No one even comes close ! Many may try. But there was only one who sang like Linda .yes she is done singing because of her sicknesses. But we have the vids and. Music forever ! Thankyou Linda!

[@pjones8404]

I still just shake my head. She's from another planet. What power. What charisma. What range. Just breathtaking. There will NEVER, EVER be another voice like that!

[@kennyg1560]

For one woman to be so talented and so gorgeous just seems unfair on everyone else!!

[@darwintrash5752]

This is definitely one of Linda's best live versions of Tumblin Dice. She's expressive, even almost a rough quality, but still so, so hot and feminine. Perfect for the song. Me and just about any college age guy in that era would have given anything to spend a dream night alone with this "older woman" -- she was just over 30 then ! Incomparable voice...

[@carolynfigueroa7413]

I grew up listening to the great LR. She introduced and made fall in love with different musical styles. How lucky am I.

[@bkplayssix]

Saw her open for the Eagles at the Waikiki Shell in '75. I remember getting goose bumps listening to her... what a voice, and what a show that was...

[@donaldgore1052]

How cool ..I was there Too..I was in the Coast Guard at the Barbers point air Station..It was a Full Moon if you remember..or weren't too wasted to remember ..HHAAAAAAAAA !!

[@chauncey58nyc]

Guys, it was the other way around. The Eagles opened for Ronstadt. As you are well aware they were here backup band when she went out on her own after the Stone Poneys. She finished her set with Desperado.

[@nancymanly2904]

Saw the eagles open for Linda at UCDavis in 72. Neil Young was at the sound board.

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Linda reminds me so much of my college girlfriend. Just beautiful, definitely the one that got away.

[@glgl1472]

I remember when all this came out she's about 10 years older than me.. what a doll and a set of pipes.

[@blaws6684]

This and different drum are amazing art. Takes me instantly back to a much better day. Thank you Linda

[@jenningswriter]

This is a great movie too. You can't find the full length film anywhere, I'm just glad I have it on DVD.

[@greg8598]

So stoked that I stumbled across, probably the greatest female voice ever in rock, backed by Waddy and Russ Kunkel. Top shelf.

[@krissmith3498]

Linda, simply the best. ever.

[@djackson6379]

A glorious set of pipes on that Ronstadt gal.

[@fortmyersbeachguy2582]

I loved this movie. FM by Steely Dan was all over the Southern California radio stations. KLOS, KWEST and KMET. Good memories, great rock!

[@bassinbillRC5300]

Was living there until '89. Now in Georgia.

[@BobLoblawbob]

I met Jimmy at his "Buffet Buffet" dinner during concert weekend in Boulder-1981. About 20 gacked people in the room. No one touched their food. I said hello to the little fella', thanked him, took off for more gacking.

[@edhalfen7380]

Waddy Wachtel, one of ht most underrated guitarists ...just excellent across all types of music...Blessings...Ed

[@zetasong]

three guitarists whose licks are instantly recognizable: 1) Don Felder 2) Elliot Easton 3) Waddy Wachtel there are more of course...those three really stand out to me....

[@Couscous43]

Linda Ronstadt... I was at this concert. It was filmed in Houston. I still remember it well. Jerry Jeff Walker opened for her. Kick-ass concert.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

She's been my favorite for what, 50 years? I was hooked after hearing 'Different Drum'. Bought every album. Never looked back.

[@hiddenfearnomore5877]

One of the dopiest movies of the 70s. But Ronstadt was a WOW - luv her and that killer voice.

[@daviddavidson8050]

Total baby doll.

[@bbt95762]

Linda was AMAZING!

[@danpinchok5247]

Saw Waddy with Stevie Nicks. Fantastic ax man.

[@dawnthomson9269]

Wouldn’t it have been a hoot if Elvis had of been able to walk out on the stage when she sang Love Me Tender, could you imagine there voices together - pure heaven!

[@thesteamingbean.]

Elvis had been died at time when she recorded it.

[@dawnthomson9269]

@@thesteamingbean. yes I know read my comment posted after the one above

[@thesteamingbean.]

@@dawnthomson9269 I know that Linda was not a big Elvis fan.

[@dawnthomson9269]

@@thesteamingbean. that’s interesting I did not know that, thanks. However she did a great rendition of this song.

[@jamesjohnklipper536]

To hear Linda sing three songs made tolerating the rest of this flick not too bad.

[@tinarowland4120]

Saw Linda at Blossom in 1980, my very first concert ! Still my all time favorite.

[@andybetz.9978]

Hi Tina

[@johnforeman634]

I realized that sometimes when I listen to other female singers I’m thinking wow, they are really talented. Then I hear Linda singing,as on this film and I see that she’s like on a different level. It’s just obvious. A tiny cute little girl belting it out like that? Amazing

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Hey MyyyTunes5, thanks so much for putting these clips together. Linda Ronstadt, with the great Waddy Wachtel on lead guitar and backing her vocals Wow! Plus, the seventies Big Collars - what a trip back to my youth.

[@alandehn8541]

I got to see her in concert in 1977 on her Blue bayou tour. at Saratoga New York and she was every thing i knew she would be.

[@jbcleere]

Ronstadt singing stones. Doesn't get any better than that.

[@davidscott129]

Watch her facial expressions and body language on "Tumbling Dice", she's channeling Jagger.

[@janlovemakatea5702]

David Scott bro she's so good

[@janlovemakatea5702]

John Cleere she's the bomb don't be gelay hahaha

[@daviddavidson8050]

What if the Stones sang Rondstadt would it be better?

[@randygates1619]

@@daviddavidson8050 hell no !

[@pjesf]

I would listen to Ronstadt singing names from a phone book

[@roseolson2680]

too funny - lol

[@roadking99jokerst60]

With some raspy growl in her voice. Sure !!

[@daviddavidson8050]

She could sing the Encloypedia Britannica for my money and I'd be damn happy! Linda Rondstadt is TOPS.

[@johnnyjensen6067]

I agree 100%!!!

[@Vox-Populi]

Voice, looks and charisma...damn, what a package!

[@bossfan49]

Maybe the most beautiful girl ever and an amazing artist.

[@ronleight9341]

The music was great, the cast was great, the script could have been better, but oh well. I'd give it a 8/10.

[@jenplinguist]

Never realized before that Buffet will be played by Matt McConaughey in his biopic!!

[@andybetz.9978]

Hi Jennifer

[@malcolmmcleod6020]

Gawd, Waddy's voice just blends so beautifully with Linda's!

[@powerwindow2]

likely the best soundtrack EVER. dated, but every song was absolute gold. my favorite line in the movie is when the girl in the white corvette invites herself in the broadcast booth. she strips in front of martin mull and that's when he says the classic line.

[@stephenstover7905]

What a spectacular performer and singer... OMG... I was a teen in love with Linda in the 70's! Who wasn't???

[@chriswalters6148]

She's a beautiful honey.

[@mooseriddle]

Two true classics!

[@richardking9621]

Linda could sing Happy Birthday and it would be the greatest version you ever heard.

[@KentBook]

God, I love me some LINDA!!!!

[@cayogator]

1978, what a GREAT year on StPete Beach,saw Jimmy sit in with Harry Dailey's beach band among other things, lol Fingers, Harry, Roger or Reggie......good times

[@jackelias4154]

Harry Dailey was the greatest!

[@robertmusacchio9409]

Roger was the best guitarist Jimmy ever had

[@bonniebrown6960]

I love Linda Ronstadt !

[@andybetz.9978]

Hi Bonnie

[@SoCali_Surfer]

Great video of a great songs! Makes me think of Warren. Linda is an all-time favorite! A time when woman was an anomoly on the rock and folk scene. Amazing that Waddy looks the same 40 years later!

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Always played Linda's records at weekend parties back in the day.

[@andybetz.9978]

Hi Kathryn

[@markflem]

Linda is in the top 3 greatest female singers of all time!

[@sterlingblake7655]

+markflem Karen Carpenter, Billie Holiday, Debra Harry

[@theolamp5312]

+markflem - I really think we can get in trouble rating singers. Let's just say Great is Great. I think Linda is a great vocalist with the sense to cover Great Songs. In addition to the singers other commenters have mentioned, I would like to add Eva Cassidy, June Christy, Rumer, Julie London, Judy Garland, Janis Joplin, Mama Cass, Phoebe Snow, Minnie Ripperton, Roberta Flack, Whitney, Mariah - Etc. I sell music where I work. And I am fortunate to have musicians stop in our store. When, early on, I said someone was the best, the musicians quickly put me in my place (and rightfully so). The musicians generally have great respect for anyone who can produce great music. I hope this makes sense. Best wishes, Ted

[@davidscott129]

I get so weary of people saying "Singer X is better than Singer Y". At the top level of performance, there are only different flavors of greatness.

[@jahnsahn7695]

My flavor is Patsy Cline, who influenced generations of female singers

[@theolamp5312]

+jahnsahn76 - I agree. Although I'm not a big fan of country music, I love Patsy Cline. She annunciated her lyrics much like Frank Sinatra. There was never any doubt about what she was saying or singing. Having great flavors is a great thing. If not, we would have everyone listening to the same thing, How boring would that be. I would also like to suggest you check out Eva Cassidy. You won't be disappointed. Best wishes, Ted

[@cavemanbricklayer4008]

Man what a doll, and she can sing

[@normkelly2678]

Wow, I remember Jimmy when he was that young. Saw him in Montreal when he was opening for the Eagles

[@bluetopguitar1104]

An amazing powerful voice.

[@beauxlee3378]

Linda - CRYSTAL clear persuasion. Great singer.

[@paulobtuble]

I love watching and listening to her AWSOME VOICE. linda Ronstadt in her prime. Love it.

[@stevejolly8124]

First time I’ve heard Tumbling Dice and understood the lyrics

[@audreyann1975]

The filtered performers today couldn't compare to the gems of yesterday. Linda Ronstadt !

[@michaelluzius5704]

Carly Simon [Linda Ronstadt had the ]Best pipes in rock n' roll

[@rogerdavis5142]

You could tell by watching her perform how much joy she experienced singing. It must be gutting to lose that feeling.

[@oliversarmy80]

I was at that Ronstadt concert in Houston at the Summit Arena. It's now the Lakewood church.

[@photodawg1946]

Yep, most people don't know that this was filmed in Houston, at the former Summit. At the concert, people were confused, because she thanked an L.A. radio station. And yes, the Summit is now Lakewood Church, where Joel Osteen rakes in millions of tax free dollars every year.

[@70sstreetracergal61]

OMG tossed my ass back to the good old times of rocknroll! Loved the70’s!!! ❤️👍🏻☮️❤️ Pop another can! When Linda let it rip, the hairs on arms stood up STILL! Was blessed to see her in concert live with the eagles as her band...they were NOT The EAGLES yet tho, hence why not in caps. Damn she frikking rocked that stage!!! 🤘🏻❤️👍🏻 Miss my generations music live. We all damn old. WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?!?!?

[@JohnDoe-vp2yn]

One of the top 5 movies of all time!

[@taylordurkee8903]

Great music and better memories

[@georgianwindow]

great Linda