Linda Ronstadt- Blue Bayou LIVE (DTWW Reaction)

A DTWW Reaction to the official music video of Linda Ronstadt - "Blue Bayou" from the album "Simple Dreams" (1977).
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[@debbiechang5781]

This is the most beautiful female voice on the planet! She has an amazing range and the perfect blend of power and sweetness. 🌺✌️

[@jeffchampagne5587]

Hands-down the most versatile singer man or woman we’ve ever had. If you want to have your socks knocked off listen to Linda Ronstadt singing “la Charreda” off of her Mexican album and that is also a live video and you will die that it’s live

[@mikedineen7857]

Linda did what she wanted and knocked it out of the park.

[@becksullivan4796]

Nothing like listening to a live performance. Such a lovely voice. She could do it all. So good.

[@robertdaniels2549]

For those of us who have appreciated Linda’s musical mastery for over 50 years it’s a bit sacrilegious to say she “dibbled and dabbled” in various genres

[@mikedineen7857]

She was the best.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Dylan - she is astonishing, right? and also I love how "casual" she is... just jeans & a tank top... no screaming or straining or posing.. just perfect pitch!

[@sharonglover7221]

You are soooo spot on in your analysis and YES we need to bring back ALL the greats to the younger generations. The new generations NEED real music and entertainers as a guide. These days you only have to play or sing 3 notes.

[@thebiscuitscraps]

Thanks. She has perfect pitch. This is my favorite of hers.

[@88pjtink]

THE pride of Tucson Arizona. They just recently re-named a large music venue after her. One of the best in the business for years. And "the Eagles" band formed from her touring mates.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Linda Ronstadt is a singer's singer. She could sing anything. she was one of the few who knew how to use dynamics from soft to loud, vocal range low to high and was about the song, not the opera diva garbage, like "Oh, look what I can do with my voice". she was about the music and the song and how to treat it just right. she hold back here musically until chorus, and wait until the end to use that high note. Musically kills it emotionally too. Live... Then she takes you down there again on the 2nd verse, so she has somewhere to come from go to. it;s not necessary to scream through an entire like so many do and bore the hell out of me. Your points about no dancers, and bring back the unplugged MTV are so true. "interpreter" is the most excellent word here...where ARE the interpreters? Looking at themselves in the mirror? No...You dropped some pretty classy names here too...

[@debbiechang5781]

Thomas, I couldn’t have said it better. It’s very refreshing to see a comment from someone who appreciates Linda Ronstadt as much as I do. I absolutely adore her entire catalogue and I watch her live performances whenever I can find them. She worked extremely hard to perfect her beautiful instrument. It bothers me when people refer to her voice as “God given”! I’m sure there was some natural talent but she worked and learned and practiced endlessly with great joy. Take care. 🌺✌️

[@ChrisDeWine]

You're absolutely right about Linda receiving awards in various genres. She's been nominated in 8 different genres for a Grammy and took home 5 of them. A feat that no other artist has come close to matching. She even has a Tony & Golden Globe nomination for her roles in Pirates of Penzance from Broadway and the movie. Blue Bayou initially was a rock/pop ballad. In the late sixties and early 70s there was a number of musicians experimenting with rock songs played with country sounds. If a group photo of those pioneering what became known as country/rock Linda would have been front center. It's fitting that you mentioned Lee Ann Rhimes since Lee Ann claims Linda as one of her influences.

[@dylanwashington2419]

I didnt know that about Linda being a vocal influence to Ms. Rimes. Thank you Chris!!!!!

[@harmonwalker3876]

i really like your analogies. I am glad I found your channel. Best of times to you

[@frankiebowie6174]

One of her Grammys was for Beat Mexican/Mexican American Album for “Songs For My Father,” one of the best things ever put down on vinyl and the songs she was born to sing.

[@dylanwashington2419]

Oh wow im going to listen to that

[@frankiebowie6174]

@@dylanwashington2419 Do! 🙏

[@sharonglover7221]

She has professionally trained as an opera singer

[@billdomitilli8125]

That's called going up an octave to end a song with a flourish.

[@tiffanytosh1569]

Linda Ronstadt was classically trained in opera.

[@sharonglover7221]

Wowwww I was just writing in the comments to listen to BLUE from Leanne Rymes, and then you started talking about her. Gotta listen to this song. I dont care for most of her other work, but this one is different.

[@mikedineen7857]

And no auto tune!

[@bjspeck4337]

She also is fluent in Spanish and the songs she sings there is great as well. I've loved Linda Ronstadt since late high school and college.

[@SuperKevin57]

Please try her version of adios live

[@lancevaughn432]

Next, Linda Ronstadt, “Heatwave”, live 1975 San Diego. Incredible.

[@mikebaum5976]

Beautiful woman.

[@markwarren7157]

Please listen to the original version of this song by Roy Orbison.

[@eddiefucktrumpluera]

i’ll try to support your reaction financially, i’m just on a fixed income (SSI) but i really appreciate you taking the time to learn artists and songs that i grew up with. you outta checkout Ann Murray “You Needed Me.” I think you’d appreciate her as well. ✌🏽

[@mariefraher8725]

Haley Reinhart sings Blue. She can yodel. Love Linda and this is one of my favorites of hers. She takes me away on this one.

[@bjspeck4337]

Not from me. I had that album.

[@caroljshepherd3848]

strange that you should mention Whitney because Linda's version of i will always love you is supposedly the arrangement that Whitney's arranger ramped up.

[@dylanwashington2419]

I read that somwhere recently......wow

[@caroljshepherd3848]

Whitney's version was amazing but you can see Linda's version is the bridge between Dolly and Whitney. Having said that, i think they're all well worth a listen

[@GinMae]

Hey, Dylan - I just subscribed and took a look at a few of your reactions.. you seem fairly "new" - I would love to see you react to some Queen - if you have time & inclination...

[@marksanders8028]

That’s Bill Clinton’s favorite song.