Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou (Official Music Video)

[@billlance387]

I was the video recording engineer for this concert at the Atlanta Civic Center in 1977. After the show, Linda and her band knocked on the door (!) of my little tape truck and asked if they could watch the tape, so they and I sat together and watched the show. Linda is so unassuming and such a beautiful person. I remember talking to Don Grolnick, the piano player, who played the show with a broken hand. It was a great show, and a great memory for me, but I never thought this recording would live on 40+ years later.

[@heathermcteer9581]

What an awesome memory

[@ursulamulder110]

Wow. Something to be truly cherished!

[@amy-ol2cf]

Thank u for ur contribution. 👍 we, the younger gen. are able to catch glimpse in the past.

[@susanhampson446]

I had a Crush on Linda in the 70's. Ironically, I was watching Roy Orbison when this came up. Played Roy & Linda for my Wife and she understood my THEN Crush...

[@jimmydumore2534]

Awesome story and awesome work!!!

[@KentMcKee]

Here in Tucson, client tells me he was a plumber 1980 and was at a house doing his thing and the lady of the house says "Oh, you like my daughters music" he was singing along to music in the background. Was Linda's mother and he was blown away, He has since passed away. Personally saw her in early 1980's in concert. What a special moment.

[@helenlopez708]

Brings back, memories of a different time in our lives. Sweeter and slower.

[@yadirasantos2546]

You are still so loved. I grew up listening to your beautiful voice.

[@robpolaris7272]

That would be so cool As a parent seeing people everywhere loving your kids music!

[@jeffreytracey]

I've never been married either

[@HéctorDebray]

Que paso donde esta alguien..?

[@MurlWatne-io2bo]

That voice 4 octave range is something else.

[@Summonredhellspites]

Ever heard of king diamond?

[@diden3527]

I know nothing about octaves, other than to say - that is a damned pretty lady with a gorgeous voice.

[@sjs928]

@@diden3527WAIT ! Where’s the “ autocorrect “ ? … ha . No need baby ! True talent

[@css4521]

Double ❤😂 Yes

[@jerseypatriotem7040]

Truly SPECIAL.... I was 14 in "77"...

[@patriciagutierrez9947]

Thank you So Much!!😊

[@goodymotivation9397]

Wow....this memory is still fresh in my head. I was the drummer

[@jonrosen7980]

THAT IS AWESOME! Were you on tour with Linda or just this concert?

[@corrinebayraktaroglu5695]

A fab memory to have 😊

[@manyplanets]

Whoah! Ur a legend!

[@carlosclaptrix]

Me too! 😮😂

[@tannerbyrom9090]

Great job,I'm listening

[@pmointernet]

I can die now. I've seen and heard the most beautiful thing that ever existed.

[@JonT1137]

It’s 2025 and we’re still being touched by Linda’s talent

[@geertjekromhout350]

Me to

[@ST52655]

💯

[@heatherhoose8330]

My mother's favorite 😍

[@thaibulldog6800]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@chrisrea7347]

Such a treasure. I am 71 now and never tire of this song..

[@mauriziacanale7212]

Bravo from Italy da me 77! ❤❤❤

[@CeeOlleab388]

Linda Ronstadt had the voice and this was HER song. Glad to have lived at the time this musical genius lived, and "Blue Bayou" became a song.

[@RyanJohnson-ed5hv]

She does absolutely incredible job but Roy Orbison still did it a little bit better. His voice is so haunting and beautiful.

[@Nipit-po8fl]

I think this song was written by michael nashmuth of the monkeys

[@EltapatioFG]

1qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Ca b vionrs de mi padre​@@Nipit-po8fl

[@mirandahotspring4019]

@@Nipit-po8fl No, it was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson, and first performed Roy who had an international hit with it in 1963.

[@christinemoon9497]

She did a fantastic job, but no one will ever be able to touch Roy Orbison. Too bad we don't have a duet. The angels would weep for the beauty.

[@danielbautista4757]

What I loved about Linda was she never denied she was Mexican - American when asked what nationality she was.may God give her courage through these difficult times in her life.we love you Linda.

[@TheMusikfan007]

Tucson Mexico where ist that ?

[@IreneKassubek]

love this song! in 2024!

[@robertc.snyderjr9860]

It's in Arizona

[@lindareece7566]

Yes love this!

[@howardrobinson4938]

@TheMusicFan It's in Southern Arizona...you've never been there? Mexican music in the Food City supermarkets, Spanish spoken everywhere, Mexican music all over the radio. Oh...and many Mexican/Mexican/American folk there.

[@robertmoore8545]

This was my mom’s favorite song. We lost her 2 years ago today. As she was about to take her final breath, I played this song for her. I miss you so much, Mom!

[@malyssah1]

mine too ❤, i use to get embarrassed when they play it all the time, now im singing 😂🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

[@dolo1974]

I hear you and I'm sorry. It was one of my Dad's favourites and I lost him a month and a half ago. I play this song from time to time with a pic of him and I feel I connect with him this way somehow. Hope it gets easier for everybody. Regards!

[@helengomez9159]

Saludos desde México ❤❤

[@Chris1969o]

RIP Mom. ❤

[@JohnHopkins-ph2db]

Beautiful

[@patriciagutierrez9947]

Linda Ronstadt! Wonderful Song and Voice!! Blue Bayou!!😊

[@RokDAWG1]

Her voice still melts me. So amazingly powerful.

[@Skynyrdforever]

Linda's voice mesmerized me from the first time I heard her. The strength of her voice grabbed me and still hasn't let me go for over 40 years. Love her as always.

[@pmointernet]

possibly the best singing performance ever.

[@clarecampbell4481]

💯 !!

[@Turquoise1971]

Very good but not Marie Callais

[@SteveBurton-xk3ym]

There is no "possibly" to this performance !! Greatest performance ever, bar none !!

[@shawndaniels1691]

No contest!

[@frednurk8590]

One of the most gorgeous voices ever to be shared to the world.

[@judyi46]

She has one of the purest voices I’ve ever heard.

[@Er-sv5tn]

And Karen Carpenter

[@naomiafu-jq4fh]

YES❤😊

[@robertborsani]

This version is perfect ! Flawless in every way

[@sjs928]

So beautiful it’ll almost make you cry …

[@sjs928]

@@Er-sv5tn… WAIT ! No “ auto tune “ ? … the golden voices are timeless

[@billy233]

The Lord Blessed Us with Linda.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

What Lord? Off the rings or what

[@spazmonkey3815]

@@sjefhendrickx2257 No, of the rings

[@stephenbailey6709]

Linda Ronstadt is simply gorgeous ❤. Smooth as chocolate.

[@Sherman350]

whatchu tryna say? that sound raciss

[@diden3527]

@@Sherman350 have a rest bro

[@philherrick7319]

Like Jello on springs

[@normadom]

Those doe-eyes, the petite frame, the explosive octaves... Linda Ronstadt belts out "Blue Bayou", yearning for that place and time left behind. The ache and longing is palpable in her voice.

[@Awakened_warrior59]

I was 17 when this song came out. Never gets old 🤩

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Serious business friends ! It's time to petition the Country Music Hall of Fame to induct Linda Maria Ronstadt while she is still with us. She highly deserves it. Get her in there with members Dolly & Emmylou to complete the Trio while she can enjoy it. Sad that she wasn't there 20 years ago.

[@FourthWay44]

OMG I can’t believe she hasn’t been already!

[@sandburgmartin7947]

@@FourthWay44 Linda contributed music to, promoted, and likely brought millions of new fans to the genre. She is highly deserving. One could only wonder but Nashville obviously has a criteria based on something else.

[@shirleyperry3170]

@@sandburgmartin7947, true!

[@paulrettig1507]

Emmylou wouldn't be there with her. Linda's the reason Emmylou is even known.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

@@paulrettig1507True. Dolly was inducted in 1999, Emmylou in 2000.

[@sudiptakiran]

No one can sing 'Blue Bayou' like Linda. She's one of a kind!!

[@thomascoburn5481]

You mean like Roy Orbison

[@meierbeat]

@@thomascoburn5481 or like Norah Jones and M Ward (big fan of Roy's btw).

[@comments.are.turned.off...]

Sorry but I think Alisan Porter capped it too.

[@kennovo9705]

I have just seen a video ( from 2018) by a group called The Linda Ronstadt experience .It aint Linda ...but it sure sounds ( and looks) close to her .

[@theL81Again]

Alison Porter is too nasal. Carrie Underwood...too loud, all belting, crap dynamics.

[@johnallisonalexander6505]

I get chills down my spine when she starts belting out the chorus. Such a powerful voice.

[@allanchalmers9778]

She's gorgeous.

[@BV-nx6vq]

Ditto...me too...

[@dwhitman3092]

Truly---

[@saxo_nova]

Absolutely! The only performers who come close to her in this song attacks the chorus with genuine feeling and scoops perfectly the note "world" when she sings "and the world is mine." If you can't do these 2 things, then you can't even come close to touching Ms. Ronstadt!

[@saxo_nova]

Was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

In the second half of 2024, this still sounds magic. Have no doubt Roy smiles warmly each time this rendition of his classic is superbly performed by Linda.

[@reverendB]

It's absolutely amazing that the"Official Music Video" is a live performance, rather than a clip compilation set to the studio version of the song. But, if anyone could pull off making a live version sound as good, if not better than a studio track, it's Linda Ronstadt.

[@judithsweeney4982]

Well stated. Cheers!

[@cheneyrobert]

It was the summer of 76 in San Francisco and somehow I ended up in the front row gazing up at Linda and man could she sing. I hope she’s surrounded by love. She helped so many great musicians and she’s been such a wonderful person…..she deserves grace 👏👏👏👏

[@natbb9]

I love how you wrote this. You're an excellent writer. Imagine, forty-seven years ago you saw Linda, and you were able to paint the essence of that youthful night in San Francisco all these years later.

[@lonobannoniii1123]

I agree with your opinion and sentiments. One technicality though... you might want to check the definition of grace. It's IMPOSSIBLE to deserve grace. Grace is unmerited favor bestowed. No one can ever earn grace nor ever deserve it. If that was possible, it wouldn't be grace at all. Bless you all. ;-) Peace out.

[@monicaperez5523]

WOW, WHAT A AMAZING EXPERIENCE! MY aunt also saw Linda Ronstadt in concert in San Francisco. I’m so glad that I grew up listening to good music, thanks to my aunt & uncles as well as my sisters.

[@Sherman350]

no one gives a shit about 50 years ago dude

[@lonobannoniii1123]

@@Sherman350Dude, your ignorance is a historical milestone that others of your intellect have circled aimlessly and incessantly through the centuries. STFU.

[@joelestes9407]

She's so good. What a great time to be young. How we were blessed as kids. Best music

[@martyneither7580]

I'm 71 and couldn't agree more.

[@davemike90]

agree

[@judithmorgan9787]

So true wish it was still like those good days

[@saxo_nova]

Was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

[@aria3329]

Super blessed!

[@billbreuer6589]

I saw her and heard her sing in a bar in Toronto in1971. One look, one listen, and I was captivated forever.

[@danielkowalski4228]

Me too!

[@gabbibyrnes1311]

El Macomber?

[@JP-bn2ct]

Still listening in 2024 to this beautiful and timeless song!

[@lysapatron6928]

Me too still listening to this song today March 19, 2024,. This is one of my and my sister's favorite songs. Sadly, my sister passed away in 2019 at age 90. I am now 81, the youngest and only living one among six female siblings.

[@ShelleySmith-f1z]

She is an amazing singer, the emotions are always spot on, fabulous!! ❤❤❤ 21/3/2023

[@ShelleySmith-f1z]

Oops, 2024 😂😂

[@GailRietesel-os6vh]

We had the best music back then I truly miss the great music we had

[@EA_Kar]

cheers, same here

[@sallymjmj750]

I’ll never forget, my 11th or 12th English teacher talked about how “Where those fishing boats / With their sails afloat” was a metaphor for seeing the sail, but it representing the whole boat. 45 years ago. Mr. Brimhall had a huge crush on Linda Ronstadt.

[@manyplanets]

🥰

[@Bream243]

we all did

[@brianvincavage7626]

Mr Brimhall had good taste 😊

[@5pp000]

Ah yes, metonymy.

[@mikemyers530]

May 20 2023 Heard Linda Ronstadt sing this Blue Bayou on the radio working night shift In trucking, All my life was there in this song “Blue Bayou “ Tears we’re shed and Ronstadt delivered most beautiful song! She is absolutely great and one of best all time singers. Her words are clear and you can hear them.

[@gaygreen6519]

Yes Yes yes!

[@patriciacollins-y2m]

I met my beautiful husband when I was 16, we are now married 51 years ,and this was our wedding song in 1973. Still love it and will have it as our funeral song. SOMEDAY.

[@michellemcdermott2026]

Hopefully not for a long time!

[@willbillingham8027]

There's only 1 Linda Ronstadt and she's got the type of voice that sends chills up your spine in a great way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!

[@Keepskatin]

THAT unique American.Country gal voice.

[@royestondsouza4069]

That unique iconic voice....only Linda Ronstadt ♥

[@AdmiralDenny]

Disgusting liberal pig

[@royestondsouza4069]

@@AdmiralDenny what was that about?

[@AdmiralDenny]

@@royestondsouza4069 Obviously about her. What, you don’t understand English?

[@larrykirk1]

Greatest female singer as far as I'm concerned.

[@johnniefairchild2220]

And Maria McKee (Lone Justice)

[@rossbritton4008]

She is so humble..That Lady has a Voice of Pure SILK..

[@MariaRamirez-h9i]

Absolutely beautiful voice and Karen carpenter as well❤

[@Leanne1170]

I cried listening to Blue Bayou this morning. The loss of so much. The old ways of the world are dying and it will never be the same

[@williampmcd8548]

The good news is that truth stays constant under all terms and conditions.

[@danae1326]

agreed

[@TheWerewolfofNorway]

She's brilliant.❤

[@spazmonkey3815]

Aye, the passage of time is indeed sad. What a good time it was to be alive. (I'm 71)

[@ClaudiaMitchell-r9s]

@@spazmonkey3815I’m 71 also, she will forever be my best female singer. 🍂🌼🍂

[@cindypattana6071]

One of the most beautiful songs in history, and she OWNED that song.

[@unamckillen7125]

Neither of them owned it but they both interpreted it in their inimitable ways. The versions are both great, just different.

[@stevescofield7806]

Linda owned every song that she ever sang.

[@jackiebrandt5658]

@Voracious Reader somewhere out therre

[@johnclark5571]

Beautiful voice but lousy politics.

[@pugskins]

She sure did

[@mysticmaverick1]

Her voice ranges from a whisper to a belt and what control! One of a kind vocalist. Great song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melton.

[@frankcharlton1234]

Would have loved to hear her and Orbison perform this song together

[@marshkalfman9572]

@@frankcharlton1234 Hello Frank

[@tomlokos4303]

Even Roy couldn't sing this as well as Linda

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@tomlokos4303Hard to sing this song’s high notes.

[@charlottewatkins9865]

WOW! Now I remember why she was my fav!

[@jorgegonzales9815]

Linda's range is so amazing. You think she won't be able to hold it and bring it back. But she does. No words.

[@tbechtx]

Just beautiful! ❤️

[@marlenelyles]

Love this song. ❤️

[@saludicious]

Was. Unfortunately she has Parkinson’s and can’t sing now.

[@JorgeHuesen]

xy1!kzoztw2drcu

[@johnpeter1999]

Linda was so talented let us not forget THE EAGLES used to be her backup band.

[@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm]

Old guy checking in. I saw one of those shows! I don't recall her addressing them as the Eagles although she named each member: Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Don Henley and Glenn Frey, They were very good, she was phenomenal...

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

The Stone Ponies

[@p.m.5265]

​@@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm old DJ here, they were the Stone Ponies

[@steveflor9942]

Now they're just taking it easy.

[@p.m.5265]

@@steveflor9942 Good one! And watchin' another Tequila Sunrise 🌅

[@shanesanko1408]

One of the most beautiful, powerful voices ever

[@palominokyla7155]

Ya

[@ronaldkovach3108]

Amen! Saw her in the early ‘70s and in one of her final concerts. Amazing artist, singer, person, and performer.

[@charlesmcgarvey9570]

Linda Ronstadt is in a class all her own.

[@JiveDadson]

Almost. She shares it with Roy Orbison.

[@palominokyla7155]

Hello

[@m3kuro9sk39]

There's something in her voice that makes my heart melt

[@FourthWay44]

It’s called perfect pitch. It’s a gift that very few singers actually have.

[@stacyhamilton2619]

She's the Don Larsen and Boog Powell of chick singers.

[@FourthWay44]

If a singer has the gift of perfect pitch, the other musicians can actually tune their instruments to their voice. It is truly extraordinary and very rare. Not to belabor the point, but perfect pitch will send an immistakeable vibration up your spine. Strange but true

[@stacyhamilton2619]

@@FourthWay44 She ever sing the Star Spangled Banner on opening day?

[@Chamomile369]

Also vocal control and technique. I have perfect pitch but the second I get drunk it goes away 😂

[@naomiafu-jq4fh]

YES❤😊

[@roberthayes2593]

Loving the fact that I'm old enough to appreciate stuff like this.

[@thedragonnelly8728]

We've had amazing music to get us through

[@judithmorgan9787]

I agree

[@MaryBeth1965]

My 14 year old granddaughter loves this song. ☺

[@Jim_Julian]

Love her. Greatest voice ever. Charming person. So sad that she lost the ability to perform. God Bless you Linda.

[@michaelgreen398]

Linda is linda always the best

[@stevenotero2627]

She just got old . Not many artist can really keep performing at a high level at certain ages. She gave us all she could while she could and that's plenty and good enough .

[@stratmad]

One of the greatest voices of the past 50 years and one of the greatest performances in all of popular music.

[@marshkalfman9572]

Hello Statmad

[@bettyboo8214]

Without a doubt.

[@catherinemorand500]

absolutely

[@bobbeck5866]

THE GREATEST

[@fritzh.8553]

I prefer the version of Paola

[@Johnny-mj4vk]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.....oh it shouldn't matter but I'm a six four year old black man.i love Linda she's the bomb.

[@charlottegregory3082]

Pure talent. Love her voice in 2024!

[@aarondigby5054]

I wish she was my baby mama and I'm a black guy.

[@patrickburns574]

Love this

[@RudiRudi007]

❤❤

[@stacyhamilton2619]

It doesn't matter, Clarence.

[@garyroenicke2102]

What a Voice and that song should go down on everyone’s top 5 list of all time.

[@charlesbarker8424]

Always absolutely loved her voice

[@palominokyla7155]

Ya, you’re just like my dad, she is just too super awesome, which of her songs you like listening too?

[@robert.m4676]

@@palominokyla7155 this one is definitely my favorite by her. She was gorgeous!

[@matthewhayes9520]

She always appears shy.Then she starts singing.Wow love her

[@marisoltapia7480]

She is 78 today ..Un forgettable... Greetings from Caracas 💖

[@marilenecosta6375]

Ela faz 78, muito bem vividos sob suas maravilhosas músicas e, eu destaco esta que estou ouvindo neste momento "Blue Bayou" verdadeiro SHOW❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wendihaas6346]

Linda and band mates are truly timeless- it’s 2022- I’m 72 and still love this.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Am 67yrs and still love linda's music too

[@debbievos364]

41 ❤

[@jp-mc2bp]

Got you all beat. I'm 73 and still love this girl. Sad to see her voice has left her, but her memories will last forever

[@larryvermeer6170]

@@jp-mc2bp my friend am 67 and fallin in love with her too at the age of 12yrs it is 55yrs in love with judith durham too she left us with lovely music but her spirit is with us too

[@sledllo3231]

Pareil !

[@anneoconnor2009]

The way she hits that last note-tough one to get right- SLAYS me. Awesome.

[@dwightdodd3734]

absolute magic,Anne !!!!! hair on my back goes up right there..........

[@FaithfulDogDigital]

literally just replayed just that closing verse 8 times. She added a quick, "in-between" note just before the high note that made an incredible lick even more delightful. she probably just felt it at the moment. sheer talent.

[@chipkniffin53]

Have you heard "I Can't Get Over You" off Duets? Great song.

[@dwightdodd3734]

@sabbracadabra Get in line,Sabbra...................

[@dwightdodd3734]

Last note got me the first time I heard it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimvarlas1798]

The true test of REAL TALENT. She can do it LIVE!! No studio-created sound, just the most beautiful voice EVER! We love you, Linda.

[@sarahdoddingtonclark2258]

@Super Sonic she is literally so underrated

[@lustforchanel3051]

One of the most underrated beautiful voices ever

[@dwightdodd3734]

Not many can do that.........

[@joycenierman6225]

LOVED IT !!! LINDA RHONSTAT'S BEAUTIFUL VOICE WILL TRANSCEND TIME !!!

[@saxo_nova]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU! I was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

[@brucecawthon8206]

The era when vocal artists actually had talent. I miss those days.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@jaime20965]

True those day's will never comeback there is no talent anymore

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@@jaime20965 Day's what?

[@billydavis6798]

What a pure natural voice!

[@janeburan5580]

WOW what a powerful voice!!She was amazing.

[@smule27]

Doesnt need a half naked costume, dramatic move, or a spinning stage, just give her a mic, a great band, she give you back a wonderful music with her beauitful voice, what a great great great singer, Linda

[@mikeledee8786]

Amen!!

[@kathleeneparker98]

@@mikeledee8786 Yes! You so nailed it! Too much 'music' now is all theater and no real talent or originality. There was SO MUCH TALENT in those days!

[@patriciajrs46]

You got that right.

[@susanhall4063]

Amen. Those were the days.

[@ericlind6581]

And feminine!!!

[@MojoGene]

If I had to name the single most memorable note I've ever heard in any pop song, it would be the final note that Linda Ronstadt hits in "Blue Bayou." To this day, I can still recall my reaction to hearing it for the first time. The 4th, 3rd and 2nd notes from the end, slowly moving up the musical scale, create a huge expectation in the listener for what the final note would be. And then? Wow! Ronstadt delivers and sustains an F#5 in magnificent vocal tone! Bravo!

[@robertborsani]

This is perfection....a flawless performance

[@peggycushen]

@@MojoGene Absolutely!!!

[@kiotihamada9477]

Out of all the top notch female vocalists, both past and present, I can't think of anyone who had/has the ability to inject emotion into her singing to the extent that Linda Ronstadt did, She's simply superb!

[@JOhnJOhn-pv5vz]

Her and Carole King

[@MrJesusdoesntsave]

Joplin

[@ApocGuy]

Karen carpenter was on same level and (imho) EmmyLou harris isnt far behind either.

[@evanlouis3336]

​​@@ApocGuyOh pleeze Carpenter was a grotesque, sour note, thin voiced square who sang schlocky love songs with her creepy brother. Couldn't perform live. Not in RONSTADT's vocal universe- in fact such a comparison is a bit of a slur.

[@Afishyfish1]

Adorable too

[@jimjohnston5092]

Good God - she STILL gives me chills.

[@TheWayneoman]

Amazing isn't it.

[@lizpitula2471]

She’s Awesome!!!

[@rachels2cents325]

Jim Johnston SHE'S STUNNING!!!!

[@jayroe725]

I can almost envision what inspired her to sing this song. I wish I was with her at that time.

[@peterbfield]

Oh yeah.

[@Area_Man]

Incredible command of her voice. Not many singers can deliver live as consistently as Linda did.

[@winsomedockter2815]

Yes I'm listening Dec 24. Love Linda's singing. She's the best. Where is she today. She's a big star. Perth Australia

[@waynefelkey9821]

Sadly, Parkinson’s disease has taken her voice. I did sound for her sometime in the mid 70’s. Great performer and a great person.

[@lamersit6396]

My mother (who died in 2000, 6 weeks after my daughter was born) just *LOVED* this song. Despite the opinion of the preacher, we insisted playing this song during the funeral in the church. Rest in Peace Mom, your son and grand daughter...

[@jp-mc2bp]

may you find peace love doesn,t stop

[@TaniaRobertsMensfield]

Amen 🙏

[@bobbeck5866]

Goog on ya, She was the best ever, never caught, never beaten never to be overtaken

[@jarituomi1859]

Hmmmm... is there any anti religiuos ancle?

[@wesmahan4757]

As a former missonary & preacher, let me say it: F*** that preacher. This is musical heaven, and that preacher will never know how wonderful this is.

[@timdavis4332]

I was 12 years old when this gem hit the airways. My parents had just divorced, and we moved to a new house/neighborhood/school system/...you get my point, and feeling disrupted. Always hoping my parents would reconcile and remake the family I'd hoped we could be. These melancholy lyrics, singing about "going back some day", just hit home. 💪🏼😆👍🏼🎶🎶🎶🏡

[@cwelge4494]

Just love how she begins, low and controlled and the audience whistling and calling out. Then she opens the pipes and you hear absolute silence from them until she ends her final note. They were entranced as we all were whenever Ms. Ronstadt sang. Captivating.

[@bruceradzwion6160]

They were enthralled, captivated, mesmerized, pretty amazing

[@saxo_nova]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU! I was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

[@cwelge4494]

Saxo it's been too long since I visited this beautiful performance. I saw your post and checked out your rendition and you crushed it my brother! How could one possibly dislike you having so much fun while bringing joy to others with your passion for music. Play on sir, play on!

[@jeffj2495]

In 100 years, people will resurrect this and rediscover what a gem Linda Ronstadt was. Stellar song in a stellar rendition.

[@adrianakarlapachecosanchez]

Hello New Orleans ❤ from Mexico

[@graemetimoney7002]

Blue Bayou + linda Ronstadt = Perfection.

[@UlloMark]

AMEN !

[@yurmom-io9pc]

that voice!, chills when she sings, what a lovely voice.

[@larryvermeer6170]

my friend i live in scarborough ontario just east of toronto ontario canada where are you my friend

[@johnb6850]

One of the rare songs in which the cover is better than the original.

[@ashleydoty6289]

She knows heartbreak...I’m so sorry you lost your gift. You’re a true legend- so appreciative and humble. Thank you 🙏

[@bacstrucking3796]

Still there just too timid to sing... still immaculate!!!!

[@dwightdodd3734]

Most of us NEVER had it............still makes her Spectacular.....................

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Most gifts pass. Hers lasted longer than many and she seemed to appreciate it everyday.

[@dieterkoch6563]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded!

[@wapes33]

One of the most beautiful voices of all time.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

One of the greatest voices in history

[@floresnashvilledrummer]

The way she just stands there, grips the mic and belts it out. God, like no one else.

[@doolittlegeorge]

if you're gonna take on Roy Orbison this is the appropriate level of confidence..

[@dwightdodd3734]

Makes it look effortless...........

[@hmackie6823]

Like Freddy Mercury

[@hmackie6823]

except Freddy carries his with himn

[@hmackie6823]

carried

[@williamwoldt2174]

I love you Linda Ronstadt, class of 79,I've had a crush on you for over fifty years and it makes my heart ache when i watch the videos of you singing. Thank you for being you and making beautiful music like no other, there will never be another.❤

[@Marc-py1qn]

Patsy and Linda. Two best female singers of all time.

[@RyanJohnson-ed5hv]

Don't forget Karen Carpenter

[@paidda]

The ABBA ladies for me.. all time.

[@florenciasoler4767]

​@@RyanJohnson-ed5hvoh, God, yeah, Karen was awesome, too!! ❤

[@ruthcanawayarts]

Jo Stafford was the very best ever.

[@jameswilliams3241]

Emmy Lou ain't bad neither.

[@andreasaranchock751]

Linda is talented, cute, has a voice to die for , and most importantly there’s nothing fake or snubby about her. She’s perfect , just a lovely human being.

[@robertbauer8497]

that about sums it up Andrea!!!

[@rachels2cents325]

Andrea Saranchock ABSOLUTELY!!!!

[@gingercat555]

Andrea ... your words are so true ... Linda's No1 fan in England.

[@dwightdodd3734]

My sentiments,EXACTLY !

[@mollywight3856]

I agree

[@carrifoote8065]

The best female singer of all time. So sad she can't sing anymore. I think of her often and it breaks my heart.

[@mauricemorris766]

A unique talent they dont come much better than Linda Ronstadt a true gem

[@jonlanier_]

Uh.. no. You really can't say the best of all time. But she is one of the best.

[@ramondrose3558]

Top 10

[@pattidolcemente7316]

I think of her often too. I lived in Tucson for 20 years, and Linda is a Tucson homegirl. The main city bus depot in DT Tucson is named "Ronstadt Center." Not because of Linda, but her dad. Her brother used to be on the city council, don't know if he still is, I left Tucson 4 years ago. Linda is altruistic, donating to Casa De Los Ninos, a home for children in Tucson who need help. She also donated to restore the Rialto in DT Tucson. Linda still rocks even if she most unfortunately can't sing anymore. :(

[@beldengi]

@Cynthia Dickerson: A ridiculous response. Clearly some singers are better than others, and opera singers by definition are in the first ranks.

[@johnhirst4137]

Beautiful song , perfectly sung by a beautiful woman

[@BruceBennett-wp1ug]

talent

[@conradreslock8309]

It still gives me chills to hear it even after all these years

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

Yes. Stunning.

[@ThomasHathaway-ft9fu]

The planet had a broken hand! Wow!

[@nancypeterson9339]

Beautiful voice no one can sing like her.

[@colleenhonderich1598]

Agreed, but not just beautiful. Ever try to sing this song? She covers 3 octaves effortlessly with that final note. Blows me away every time I try to sing along with her. Ronstadt is a goddess.

[@elvisobsessor]

unbelievably perfect.

[@barbz1548]

No one can tell me...this lady didn't have a beautiful voice. I love at the end when she NAILS the last 3 words! She's beautiful.

[@nancybusso6171]

My father served in the Navy during WWII and spent some time in Hawaii after fighting on Iwo Jima. He loved this song because it reminded him of the island. I had it played at his funeral. 🌊 🌺 🍍 🎶 I miss you Daddy........

[@alciao3441]

Nancy, so sorry about your dad. God is recalling all His good people. My mom went home 8 years ago and I still miss her immensely. May God sustain you in these hard times.

[@saxo_nova]

Your dad is a treasure and I'm proud to be American and thankful for what he did! I was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

[@thejoseyscottrocks]

He’s back there… 🏝

[@davidcatalano3781]

Thank you for the story about your dad! A real hero! Thanks

[@juliushernadi4421]

Thank you for sharing. Very touching.

[@luisnaranjo2925]

The clearest, sweetest, and at the same time most powerful voice that has ever existed.

[@bradleygreene9038]

Linda has one of the purest, sweetest and soothing voice ever!!

[@jeanniehenley6812]

Bradley Greene BHI birthday

[@robpolaris7272]

It starts so simply but when she comes in with “I’m going back someday” it’s like she drops an emotional bomb on you. You feel every bit of it.

[@CosmicSoul13]

Otherworldly talent. Brings me to tears. Salute to Linda Rondstat 🔥🐐🙌👏❤️🙏

[@BrianMcDonagh-jn7zj]

She is one of the best singers that i have ever heard her voice is just beautiful and this song is just amazing 😄

[@mannythanx6090]

Gorgeous in ways us mere mortals can only dream about. There is something about the warmth, purity and sadness in her voice that just takes you in. Even when she belts the natural beauty of her sound is sustained. Her critics, there have been a few who stalked her like spurned lovers, have been proven to be fools and her devoted admirers have been vindicated. Perhaps the finest female vocalist of the rock and roll era. An intriguing and elusive superstar. Wishing her peace and joy.

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

+mannythanx Amen! She's one of the very few who can handle both sensitive, delicate lines and big, torch-singer lines. To my mind, only Karen Carpenter challenges Linda. Karen had a different kind of brilliance: more wistful and vulnerable. I can't choose between them.

[@zaneblast5289]

+Daniel Gunter Ronstadt's repertoire, voice and legacy is broad and in a class of her own. To each their own but Carpenter was a limited cornball crooner. Nothing against her personally and her odd demise but she couldn't shine Linda's boots.

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

+zane blast I don't think that you've paid enough attention to Karen Carpenter.

[@amandalucas1793]

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[@davids.794]

+Daniel Gunter Karen is awesome too, but she and Linda are completely kind of singers.

[@raymccranie7872]

Yes! I love Linda Ronstadt even in 2025!! I've forgotten how many years I've actually been in love with her but it's a lot.

[@Doubrelle]

pound for pound the greatest female vocalist of her generation - Stunning! And never bigger than the song, she has everything, the tone the power and its easy to overlook her fantastic technical ability because she uses it to serve the song and not showcase her own considerable virtuosity

[@lenthorburn4819]

THE VOICE of her generation. Queen of Her Scene. Come back Linda, we are waiting.

[@alecspeer]

There are two true singers on this planet who have embodied every note of this masterpiece tune. Roy Orbison and Linda Ronstadt.

[@R.Easton]

Alisan porter..

[@themartinezmafia]

+Rick V/d Iest I agree Alison porter is amazing.

[@EpicThe112]

I agree since they sang this song before 1981 when season 10 winner Alisan Porter was born in Worcester, MA Boston, MA metropolitan region and this song was played on BBC Radio 2 on Pick of the Pops with Paul from Bronx, NY now London UK

[@giovannadimaria7397]

Dear Epic The 112, I'm here thanks to Alisan Porter- I didn't know the song- The moment I heard it sung by Alisan, there's no day I don't listen to it- Anyway, I think the cover sung by Alisan is stunning: her voice is incredible, wonderful I'd say and she is a beautiful woman, too- Ciao from Italy

[@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831]

sonny.boy FUCKING ROY ORBISON NEVER SANG IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE. IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL TO EVEN CALL THAT SACK OF SHIT ROY ORBISON A SINGER. THAT IS LIKE CALLING TOM CRUISE A NEWS ANCHOR. TOM CRUISE IS AN ACTOR NOT A MOVIE STAR. ROY ORBIS IS SOMETHING BESIDES A SINGER. HE SOUNDED LIKE A DYING CAT EVERY TIME HIS MOUTH OPENED. PRETTY WOMAN WAS BETTER DONE BY VAN HALEN. I MAY ONLY BE 24 BUT I KNOW GREAT MUSIC (LINDA RONSTADT) VERSUS GARBAGE (ROY ORBISON) WHEN I HEAR IT

[@musicinmyaura]

Aah the days when singers sounded the same live as they did on their recording. ❤

[@debramaloney5032]

Absolutely 💯

[@spazmonkey3815]

Just when I thought she wouldn't hit that last note, she nailed it.

[@stanr1537]

Linda Ronstadt had unmatched vocal clarity and a big warm sound that sound engineers still marvel at. Finally and forever, live on stage or in the recording studio, she is my favorite female vocalist.

[@phuonghoang4464]

V

[@jeffgarney1560]

Stan R and pure pitch

[@martyrezac9037]

Mine too !!!

[@UlloMark]

Wonderful comment... DITTO

[@royallins591]

Very special.

[@lauderdalejones7091]

Powerful and warm. Rarest of songbirds.

[@zaneblast5289]

Lauderdale Jones Truly enchanting!

[@twitchw9066]

Sounds so clean clear crisp as it did then.... now that's how you carry a note!!!

[@juanmontoya1561]

TWITCH W

[@jamescole867]

Music from my childhood in the 70s. Dad was home from his 3rd tour in Vietnam, mama got pregnant with me, I was born in 71.