Linda Ronstadt-Don Lane Show 27th October 1983

Linda is interviewed via satellite on Don Lane's Australian Variety Show talking about her What's New album before paying out on the American media. A very candid Linda and delightful to watch!

[@dan_hitchman007]

Linda was and still is... a very, very sharp cookie.

[@sjs928]

There will NEVER be another like her... Supreme talent , gorgeous , super smart and down to earth.... WHAT A WOMAN !

[@patricias5122]

All of that and reportedly very kind, too!

[@bystander6977]

Wow! She called out Rupert Murdoch back in the 80s. Good on her - brilliant voice, great wit, and politically astute. Much respect.

[@richierichit]

This woman has no fear -- I realized that from watching/reading many interviews with her. She has always said whatever she wanted, never sugarcoated it -- politics, 9/11, immigration laws, religion. And the way she has faced her health issues -- again, no fear. She has never pitied herself, and extraordinarily, she manages to completely accept her reality but not be beaten by it. I admire her so much.

[@lesterb7690]

Linda was/is too real, too cool, too down to earth, too honest and much too naturally talented for our cruel nasty phoney world. Luv her.

[@erinlast2627]

Lester B She made us feel better. 20th Century's greatest vocalist.

[@jameshuseby6290]

You hit it right on the nail!

[@MissChrissyM1]

Lester B u said a mouthful dear !!!

[@kenbrownfield6584]

I agree.

[@richrockefeller3331]

Why was she controversial?

[@H-mu4bo]

Love seeing Linda speaking her mind and getting fired up. Don clumsily poked the bear by accusing her for being controversial and unwittingly unleashed Linda to make a wonderful lively and entertaining interview. Another reason to love Linda, besides her natural beauty, and the most pure expressive voice in pop music. She really is a once off, no one has matched her style since.

[@lawrenceclaytonusmc2833]

She came, she sang, she conquered. We were besotted. No one quite like Linda Ronstadt.

[@eduardogutierrez7570]

And that Spanish album she was talking about making in this interview became the best selling Spanish album of all time! Record still stands in 2020! Linda, your legend and legacy will live on way past your life here on earth! ❤️

[@mariacruzpascacio4547]

The Spanish album is beyond.... That is where her voice is at its tops. And if you understand the language.....wow!!!!! "CANCIONES DE MI PADRE."

[@markuse3472]

Best selling in the USA.

[@davidmellish3295]

Not the best selling Spanish language album of all time,in fact nowhere near the best selling BUT the best selling Spanish language album in the usa

[@eduardogutierrez7570]

@@davidmellish3295 I discovered my mistake after I had already posted it, but now I know. Thank you for pointing that out. Now other people that read your clarification will get accurate information as well. 👍

[@tomd2612]

When Linda accepted an invite & appeared on Jay Leno, he asked her about the Spanish album. While Linda was describing how she sang to enunciate the words in the songs, Leno: interrupted her, mocked, humiliated & insulted Linda. Leno never provided Linda basic courtesies expected of a talk-show host, never gave her time to finish answering the question. Leno wld never have treated a MALE solo singer or rock band lead singer w/ such blatant, intended insults. Leno-- I never have had & never will hv civil comments or an acceptable opinion about Leno. His non-verbal message remains: hey jealous of beautiful women, who are superior Artists, in THEIR O W N rightful Domain.

[@zekegabriel8566]

A cool, cool chick surviving a dirty rotten business. Delightful original mind and a singing voice that was often stunning in its clarity, power and beauty. Thank you for this great down under post!

[@karenjordan5121]

Linda has always been a favorite singer of mine. Lovely lady. Delightful to hear her views. Honest & interesting lady.

[@karenjordan5121]

Love this post. Thanks Linda!

[@NoteFromSELF]

Absolutely.

[@ISEEKSPACE]

This is how you answer questions! Spite fire and accurate. So incredibly intellegent! I love her! He asks her a politically posed question and then is suprised by the amount of feedback she gives him and has the audicity to tell her she's controversial. I'm glad she clapped back the way she did.

[@joannaedwards6325]

Very satisfying to learn that a celebrity that I have lived since 1969 is SO WELL ROUNDED!! She is obviously quite intelligent and very clear in the way she expresses herself in her speech. What a wonderful communicator. I am also so glad to see how strong and self confident she is. Though I was a fan of her music, I confess I always thought of her as kind of a shy, soft spoken woman. To my glee, she is far from it! We're the exact same age and I sure hope that she outlives me 'cause I'm going to love her til the day I die. 💜 🎼🎵🎶💋💋🙋

[@jackvanderwall]

Her mind moves at a thousand miles per hour....could listen to her for hours. (Great eyes too)

[@wassupdoc2780]

That's what coke does to you

[@waynej2608]

She's magnificent! 😍

[@terryrust4973]

@@wassupdoc2780 - you're the result of sheer ignorance.

[@RobertRod818]

Love how blunt she is, beautiful lady

[@raymondreid4987]

So beautiful and great vocals there will never be anyone else who can deliver like Linda Ronstadt.

[@beatletech1]

My god she was beautiful.

[@furtadokarenmarie]

SO HAPPY THAT I GOT TO LIVE DURING LINDA s LIFETIME.😍

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

Did you ever see her live?

[@CARLOSRODRIGUEZ-gn5dz]

Me too!

[@MyTimeOutt]

Beautiful thought. Ditto! And thank you!

[@MyTimeOutt]

@@raindeerprojekt4119 I did, in San Francisco, Orpheum Theatre, the concert was from Cantiones de mi Padres. If i misspelled that, please forgive. I am not from that culture, but she drew us into it so wonderfully.

[@frankpeter6851]

@@MyTimeOutt i was at that show, too!

[@shawnuel]

How is it possible that I love this woman even more after hearing this.

[@birgitalbrecht8228]

Because she is goddamn right!!!

[@sallysheridan6264]

A thinker and a heartbreaker. A fine musical treasure.

[@TheMarcboi]

Forever LINDA!! She's gorgeous and still is! Her music will live on within all of her fans...she's timeless!

[@anaparada7219]

YOU MUST BE BLIND AND DEAF SHE'S SHE HAD A FAT FACE ALL THE TIME YOU CAN TELL SHE'S GOING TO BE FAT AND LOOK LIKE MISS PIGGYHISPANIC MIXTURE LOOKING PERSON SHE'S NO BROOKE SHIELDS SHE'S NO KATE MIDDLETON SHE'S DEFINITELY KNOW STEVIE NICKS AND SHE'S NONIKE BELL FROM STONE THE CROWS AT LEGENDARY IRISH BAND WHICH FEATURED JIMMY MCCULLOCH HE WAS TRULY GORGEOUS LINDA RONSTADT'S A JUNKIE FULL MARIJUANA IDIOT NO MORALS WHATSOEVER SHE'S UGLY BOTH INSIDE OUT BORING BROWN EYES AND BROWN HAIR BORING LOOKS UGLY FAT P SHE'S NO CHER

[@gushinojosa7696]

She's a very intelligent person

[@claytonf375]

Great Singer. Always a free spirit and thinker. Love her still.

[@rockslide1352]

What a gem of interview from when Riddle and Ronstadt did something radical and gorgeous. Linda is just precious - a true original.

[@amplification00]

What an incredibly brilliant woman.

[@MsWarriordiva]

She's intelligent, musically savvy, articulate, direct, and immensely talented. And I appreciate her political views. I mourn the loss of her voice. I live in Tucson & She's a hometown "hero".

[@Opiateoftheone]

Wow Linda Ronstadt figured our the media in 1983!!!

[@normandesmon5927]

Such a great,great talent,unabashedly honest and real. Linda's love and interest in music was so palpable in all of her musical endeavors: which the public heard and felt,making them successful. She was a trail blazer without having any agenda to prove anything but that there is beautiful music in genres that one may not have been exposed to before,she simply, and gratefully, opened people's minds to more than the incredible pop and rock classics of her earlier career. A national treasure you are Ms. Linda Ronstadt.

[@ClarityDetermination]

Just Lovely.

[@waltereaton4420]

Linda. So real, refreshing, assertive. Truly an icon

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Is she just the best. Articulate, down to earth and breathtakingly beautiful.

[@anaparada7219]

Greetings you must be blind...she has a fat round ugly face and was overrated

[@Price70]

Linda was the smartest and most cultured woman in show business.

[@bridgetnolan3947]

@@Price70 is

[@waynej2608]

@@anaparada7219 You're the one who must be blind! Linda's beautiful! And, while it doesn't matter, I'm not the only guy who thinks so. Not by a long shot. Moreover, she is extremely talented and versatile, with a killer voice, plus she's intelligent and articulate. Pull your head out of yer ass.

[@anthonyarmstrong14]

@@anaparada7219 Q.What do you say after sex.? A Get off dad,you're squashing my smokes.

[@MegaAtomium]

I went to see Linda perform this show at RCMH and it was absolute MAGIC. Especially when she sang Desperado as an encore... to a full orchestra. Amazing.

[@sony3694]

Linda a very versatile beautiful singer.

[@cskiles318]

Those eyes. Even still today those eyes. One of a kind 😍

[@scoutfinch2466]

Ronstadt, always in a rare vocal universe, never took the fame and fortune for anything more than survival in an often grotesque business. Love her then and still.

[@cici7739]

She is just the best! Can we have a repeat of her entire life please? We need her now more than ever

[@haywoodjablome234]

Sophia I'd rather not hear from her again. Her political views ruined her. She's the Jane Fonda of rock. Shut up and sing.

[@dougg6706]

Linda was honestly answering questions. Too bad that bothers you

[@haywoodjablome234]

Doug G lookup her debacle at Altamont. Many hate her because of big political mouth. Shut up and sing. Oh, and Karen Carpenter was so much better than Ronstadt anyway. Her range and tone far exceeded Linda's and she knew her place .

[@carolemartin8604]

She is one of the very best!

[@mr.mcbeavy1443]

@@haywoodjablome234 "Many hate her because of big political mouth". Only those who disagree with her political opinions. And she gives zero fucks about you and all the other "shut up and sing" idiots.

[@bonnierussell3901]

LOL Linda calling out Rupert Murdoch in 1983. Wow. That girl was ALWAYS ahead of her time. : )

[@mariasoto8600]

Bonnie Russell I loved her reaction of disgust for the man haha. I've gotta say she's my girl crush, my 33 years of live have heard her voice over and over through time.

[@matthewronson5218]

She is smart. Murdoch is a big life long liberal and an ardent Hillary supporter as well.

[@dan_hitchman007]

@@matthewronson5218 He's not liberal, he's not conservative . Murdoch is just pure evil. That's what he is. He's one of those people who just wants to see the world burn.

[@pattyoneill6724]

Murdoch is like Soros, a real liberal.

[@ClarityDetermination]

@@matthewronson5218I guess ya can't always pick your fans

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

What an absolutely wonderful person. She seems so real and genuine. And so pretty.

[@swalter36]

I loved how she jumped on that controversial comment right off the bat!! She's got a quick wit and a great mind.

[@byronvaughan5606]

Class, charm, sincerity, and grace. Oh, and one hell of a voice!

[@pmcclaren1]

and STUNNING Beauty, absolutely BREATH-TAKING!!!

[@lindaausfan6814]

This is certainly a refreshing interview, Linda is so articulate and animated. Love her look on life!

[@32KRey]

What is often missed is that she is one of the greatest musical MINDS in history.

[@marias7599]

KRey32 I agree

[@lnl3237]

...a musical preservationist and scholar. Even though she can no longer sing, I hope she has the physical strength to continue to share her musical experiences and enlighten us. I was a casual consumer of music in the 70's (had her greatest hits album and being a "young old-timer" embraced her Nelson Riddle adventure), but as a result of the documentary out now and the reading of her 2013 musical memoir, she has broadened my musical horizons and introduced me to musicians, songwriters, and other vocal artists whose gifts and contributions would have stayed hidden to me. I'm even hoping to go see Jimmy Webb (Adios, Still Within the Sound of My Voice) in November at a reboot of My Father's Place in Roslyn, NY, a club at which Ms. Ronstadt appeared in '74 (There's a wonderful audio of this performance on KZbin as it was broadcast live on a local radio station.). Ms. Ronstadt and I would probably draw different conclusions on a variety of topics, but I so admire her intellectual honesty, her complete lack of artifice and hypocrisy, and most importantly her respect and reverence for those who came before her‐all evidenced in this interview. Her earnestness, vigilance and single- mindedness in unearthing music from different eras and cultures and showcasing them in the best possible light is so admirable and inspiring. The twilight of her life is now like its dawn-parked near a "radio" devouring music, music, music. Her peripatetic life in-between was something to behold: she did not waste a moment, a note, or a chance to collaborate with other talented, serious, and beauty-seeking artists. I don't know Ms. Ronstadt's religious beliefs, but for me her gifts and discipline and devotion to expressing them embodied the sacred and divine. I ask God to bless her, her family, and her caregivers and be near to her in ways that bring her comfort... in the way the realization of her "simple dream" has done for me.

[@frankpeter6851]

Top notch musicianship

[@songbirdy]

Totally!

[@BEINGOOD77]

I admire how she maintained a sweet personality while going public in her activism. Linda made the world a better place.

[@nulife022]

First saw her sing "Different Drum" with The Stone Ponies in 1967 and she was a show stopper - every guy's dream babe with a powerful, soulful voice. Sorry to here she no longer sings.

[@dwightdodd3734]

quality woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@6StringPassion.]

Well spoken, intelligent, focused, and she doesn't suffer fools well (as evidenced by this interview). Amazing woman.

[@luisnaranjo2925]

I was born 2 years after this interview and I am a big fan of hers.

[@nu11hall]

Jeezus, foxy as hell, vocals from God and brilliant also. Did I mention that she is a complete fox? I miss "real" music like hers!

[@evanlouis3336]

A down to earth DREAMBOAT who also happened to be a great authentic vocalist.

[@maureencoyle666]

I love it that Linda nailed Rupert Murdock decades ago!!!!

[@billbright1755]

Linda has always been one sharp lady in mind, body, spirit. The lady did it her way. An American Music icon. Who hasn't heard Linda sing and very, very, few don't like her. That mind works extremely quickly as well. Linda oft wore her hair in bangs and was so beautiful. A totally natural type look. So blessed in talent and looks. I love to hear her speaking voice as well as singing. Just a treasure to enjoy, she was a gift to us all. With looks and a voice that draws you to the sound and vision. Cool lady! 🌹 Señora fría!

[@marias7599]

Bill Bright Your comment is both, sweet and true. Cool lady in Spanish would be “Señora buena onda” Fría means cold 😊

[@pattyoneill6724]

She sings and speaks so well, and though liberal, is intelligent.

[@terryrust4973]

@@pattyoneill6724 - intelligent people usually are quite liberal. Greedy people, on the other hand, are usually quite conservative (and hypocritical)

[@patricias5122]

You know, I can't think of anyone who doesn't like her.

[@wannabetowasabe]

Great observations of Rupert Murdock! She had the situation figured out that long ago.

[@deborahn.6215]

She had a WONDERFUL LIFE... used her time for her OWN pleasure and OURS... Never heard a bad word about her all these years... so unfortunate to hear about her disease... Life can be cruel... she has a good attitude about it and KNOWS how blessed she is and was throughout her life... GOOD SHOW LINDA ! Keep that sense of humor girl... see you in HEAVEN someday. You and I are close in age... I had a GREAT LIFE... loved and lived my business in Graphic design and finally had my own business in Printing and Ad work... No children... to busy and loved my independence and my Career ! I did it MY WAY and have no regrets.

[@ethnicmusiclover]

After seeing Sound of My Voice I have always loved Linda and seeing more interviews is wonderful. And her getting the Medal of the Arts was incredible.

[@salvadorcorrea1928]

I was only 3 years old in 1983 and I like this lady, she so Samrt and well spoken so proud she half Mexican.

[@johnnymac8680]

Linda is the one woman I would have most loved to have met. Her music is keeping me going during this coronavirus outbreak. Love her to bits.

[@martyrezac9037]

I even love her bits !!! 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@derbywinner5423]

Remembered my Mother’s listening her music back in the 70 & 80 in Bogotá, Colombia. Linda was very talented musician and it’s a free spirit.

[@mickmurphy5680]

She speaks it as well as she sings it.

[@Wyfan59]

I've always loved the faces she makes!! Luv her dearly!

[@marias7599]

DOREEN ONUSKI Right haha, the faces she makes 😂

[@waynej2608]

Ah, and that nose. OMG! 😍

[@dananderson3033]

I absolutely love this interview. I've never heard of seen her more comfortable and touching on everything from her childhood, musical influences, and political views.

[@patricias5122]

She was always so pretty....and that melting voice! It's true that she could sing anything, Gilbert & Sullivan opera, The Stones Tumbling Dice, Hank Williams, classic Mexican songs, old standards, blues .... and her own pure, soaring vocals gives them an absolute unique sound.

[@patricias5122]

Don Lane is so condescending, he never asked male singers if they feel "secure."

[@markfretwell1]

This is my favorite interview with Linda she was always good at speaking her mind and she does that so vividly here. Was deeply sad to hear about her diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease. No more new music and song from her but what a back Catalogue that we are so fortunate to have. God Bless you Linda

[@adjesijnke3311]

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[@adjesijnke3311]

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[@rmontoya90066]

Linda still pretty vocal. Love her! A true true! Love you Linda and thank you for ALL your music!😘♥️🙏💕💖

[@stevehazzard3120]

I've been on love with Linda from the late 60's when she sang with the Stone Poneys. The first time that I saw Linda (in color) on television was "The Midnight Special" in the early 70's. I loved her voice, her beauty, talent and her luscious lips! Thanks for this special video interview of Linda when she was at the peak of her singing career.

[@sharonramone7186]

Gosh I love her! She always seemed so down to earth. Besides that she is one of the greatest singers ever! The voice of a generation. So sad that she no longer has that gorgous voice. Bless you on this latest detour.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Yeah,but she DID and we got it on tape.......................

[@jameswright5202]

she is sooo cool. you rock, Linda, love ya. take care. I pray for you too. Thanx for the Beautiful music I grew up with!!! PEACE!!

[@deanwhittle79]

What a wonderful down to earth lady thanks for helping the eagles get together you are an angel x

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

What cannot be said about this wonderful artist? Such beauty and talent in a truly normal Mexican American woman. I have loved her since Stone Pony

[@txurbina]

🇲🇽 🇩🇪 🇺🇸 Woman!

[@gogodelux7222]

Delightful and delicious. Mainly the voice is the source of our love for linda but she has a captivating mind and adorable demeanor as well.

[@darkmoon69ful]

You are so beautiful ms Ronstadt. Thank you so much for all the wonderful years of sharing your God given gift..may you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live. precious moments..

[@nrich5127]

She is so smart and quick on her feet - an amazing gal ...

[@user-du2sk7pc9e]

My idol. I'm 60. Incredible Woman, incredible voice. Happy Birthday (July 15), LINDA ❤❤❤❤❤Jeff from NYC.

[@victorvillagran4976]

She was and is such a beautiful lady. I started to watch this video in between tasks and I found it hard to stop watching it. She is so pleasant to watch and listen to. I will pick up where I left off as soon as I'm done with what I have to do.

[@revpgesqredux]

Anyone else in love with her vocabulary and word usage...I appreciate anyone who is her or his own thesaurus. The easy insertion of the small "c" catholic, synonym for universal, was a highlight.

[@jackduffy5329]

I have always loved this woman

[@kingers36]

Loved her comment on Rupert merdock so prophetic

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Certainly one of the most beautiful, appealing women of all time - and a voice of commensurate value .

[@revpgesqredux]

Her BS meter is first rate. Her attention to detail is amazing...she listens better than he speaks.

[@gustavinok4685]

Exactly.

[@sheilabrewster6810]

As I watched this video, I thought this song is the secret story of her life! A beautiful song, and she really sang it well💔💙It's a great video. Look into her eyes, she means every word.

[@astrol64]

wow! I just love how expressive she is!

[@kenbrownfield6584]

She is absolutely wonderful !!! I love Linda...she's a wonderful person, beautiful woman, beautiful singer, beautiful politics too.

[@defiantone8556]

Such a beautiful & classy gal. And lets keep this lovely songbird in out prayers every night as she continues to battle that awful Parkinson's Disease, of which cut her singing career short. You are CERTAINLY in my prayers each & every night Linda. And thanks for that wonderful gift you gave to all of us. All of that ABSOLUTE GREAT MUSIC!!!

[@cliffcarr3632]

Linda is one of the most sweetest persons on this planet with the looks too!!

[@Aenntw]

What a refreshingly smart, articulate, beautiful young lady! Throughout her career, she was able to sing the full gamut of genres, outstanding in all of them! But as of now she's ravaged by Parkinson's (although she's also outlived most Parkinson's sufferers).

[@DashRipr0ck]

OH MY CHRIST! Linda was like Cassandra from the Trojan war with her prophetic statements about Rupert Murdoch!

[@teriw56]

She was a singer with talent, the business categorized her.

[@tucarnal5154]

She called it in 1983 that Latin music is the future of pop music

[@haywoodjablome234]

Tu Carnal and she was wrong then and is wrong now. Music today sucks........auto tune etc ruined it. Rock n roll died 20 years ago.

[@marybennett4160]

Haywood Ja'Blome .... Amen.

[@mrb4886]

Not really

[@kassandraayalasongs]

There’s good music now you just have to find it. Turn off the pop radio and do research Like Linda said “talent never leaves the gene pool”

[@250txc]

She has got it together in her head, this was back in the 80s and she had people and governments figured out to the MAX already,,, I'd marry her at the drop of a hat!

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

She just paid attention to the TV(which was much more responsible, then) and read newspapers and books. What's going on these days hasn't changed much; but the media has been changed into tabloid form, as the host says about Murdock's "empire." The problem is that people expect this tabloid view for all of their TV fare; and the old media outlets try to get back some of their former glory(and respectability) back, while the Fox machine grinds out more comic-book style "News! News! News!" and people accept whatever crap that they say. It's like sugar-coated cereal; it's bad, but kids still reach for it first.

[@h.walkermaan8857]

Didn't know Cassandra was so adorable. Top of the female vocalist mountain - killer pipes.

[@randycantera147]

I have to admit she gives an intriguing defense of her decision to perform in South Africa. I supported the cultural boycott back in the day because i never heard a convincing argument to ignore it. And now 30-plus years later, I have. Kudos to her for broadening my mind and to the host for bringing up the touchy topic in an interview designed to promote a product.

[@maxwolf4036]

Lmao what that her making money is more important than supporting the boycott?

[@frankpeter6851]

@@maxwolf4036 Did you really laugh your ass off? Cause it seems that is the part of your body that is resposible for you viewpoint.

[@molsongrrrl]

When I saw some of this interview in the documentary about her, I thought the same thing. I came here to see if I could find the interview and of course here it is. Having watched it again, I think she's engaging in a false equivalency here. Certainly there is racism in the United States and the other places she mentioned. However, that racism is not an official government policy as it was in South Africa. So it's not the same thing. The controversy wasn't about playing in a place with racism, it was about playing in a place where racism was official government policy.

[@anthonyarmstrong14]

She was very poorly advised by Jerry Brown and Peter Asher on this.

[@FlyingBoer]

South Africa is a absolute shithole now, wish Apartheid comes back

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

One of the Better humans We all had a moment to enjoy.... Thank you for posting.... What a Gem!!!

[@Meroceana]

She was so informed about the truth even though she was busy maintaining that amazing singing career. I miss her voice almost more than anyone else. I can sing to her music easier than anyone's.

[@marlenegaliano4601]

me encanta OIRLA

[@lnl3237]

She was a voracious reader-read the classics, history, the WSJ, etc. The life of the mind was important to her; she often said that her music was imbued with everything she had ever read or experienced.

[@tom7471]

There is or never was anything controversial about this honest woman. She just spoke and speaks from what she sees as fact. And she is pretty much spot on.

[@pepino735]

I've always loved you Linda, and still ..your songs as much as your statements..lvu4ever

[@warrenvoy3272]

The last of the hardcore dolls. She had a mind of her own and a stunning singing voice.

[@gustavinok4685]

Warren Voy Right on and she was a soothsayer to boot😘.

[@susannorman-jones5914]

Awww, thank you Linda, for all that you are.

[@zaneblast5289]

Adorable, smart, honest - she was always an unusual superstar. The host seems smitten!

[@rvbvbaservices]

Thank you for sharing this magical moment.. Linda being our romantic female version of Frank Sinatra :) Being lonely is not that bad this way you know.. My Ultimate Queen of Pop..

[@mannythanx6090]

Luv her forever. One of the finest voices in the history of popular music, sharp mind, lacking that celebrity self-absorption and in possession of the most adorable soul. Yeah and she is pretty damn cute to look at.

[@hondoful]

Linda great voice great person

[@anaparada7219]

GREETINGS IN THE GREAT STATE OF ARKANSAS YOU MUST BE BLIND AND TONE DEATH SHE ALWAYS HAD A FAT ROUND UGLY FACE PIGNOSE BROWN HAIR BROWN EYES IS UGLY AND BORING SHE IS NO MARIE OSMOND KNOW KATE MIDDLETON NO SHARE KNOW MAGGIE BELL SHE IS NO JANIS JOPLIN THAT'S FOR SURE OR CASS ELLIOT AND SHE'S SHE'S NO KATE MIDDLETON UGLY WOMAN OVERRATED SHE IS DEFINITELY KNOW STEVIE NICKS STEVIE WAS GORGEOUS AND TRUE TALENT AND BY THE WAY STEVIE STILL IS GORGEOUS

[@madprofessor5966]

@@anaparada7219 Idiot!

[@frankpeter6851]

@@anaparada7219 Be kind to our brain damaged ana parada

[@mattr.9250]

Amazing artist!!!

[@tomd2612]

What a remarkably SMOOTH singing voice. A voice that is so naturally elegant. Linda's temperament and ease singing tunes of her choice is so professionally inviting.

[@katiedeluise2345]

I loved watching the Don Lane show , and was sadden when he passed he always had great people on his show , am younger then Linda but what a voice she had , and sorry that she has lost it .

[@josephhafford6677]

Everyone has a opinion. Personally, I wish she had political views more like my own, but what really matters is that Linda will be remembered for her unmatched vocal ability. Especially in her early and mid 70's work. Heart like a wheel, Hasten Down the Wind, Simple Dreams...these efforts moved me as a young man. The poor production values on some of these albums only served to endear millions to her wonderful singing and the great musicians and songwriters that she worked with. The great thing about music, in many cases, is that one can separate the person from the body of work. Music is the magic, no matter who brings it about. I'll always have a special place in my heart for Linda Ronstadt. May the Lord grant her long life and Joy.

[@mariasoto8600]

Joseph Hafford I wish everyone was like you.

[@frankpeter6851]

Joseph Hafford republicans are absolutely disgusting. nobody with this much heart, soul and brains would be a right-winger. why don't you go back to your anita bryant and kate smith videos.

[@waynej2608]

Well, she aligns with my political views, perfectly. So, I get to enjoy the whole enchillada!

[@garysmith3097]

@@frankpeter6851 I know this was an old reply to an even older comment but I have to say something. Your reply to Joseph Hafford's comment is what's really disgusting. There was nothing wrong with his comment, he was polite and clearly loves her music. There is nothing evil about being on the political right. In fact... I would dare say it's quite the opposite. Especially these days. I don't care for Trump. But he was elected. And probably will be again. So get the fuck over it.

[@frankpeter6851]

@@garysmith3097 Still feel the same way, if not more so. Fuck republicans Fuck libertarian shills Fuck anyone who remains "conservative" in this era of fascism. Especially when they poop their shit out around artists of integrity and conscioussness. It is not completely all about the music. It is also about the context wherein it was conceived and created.

[@jayworld2073]

she was so right about the lying fake news

[@Mezz2408]

I simply adore this woman. Through all her life in the spotlights, she has always been so very real. And what she says about vultures like Murdoch still stands to this day. You rock Linda. Thank you for you. You are beautiful in every aspect.

[@royallins591]

Yes indeed. Buster,.

[@Inspector3988]

You've GOT TO LOVE LINDA!!!

[@andrewjwheelerjr275]

i do love her I love her to the death love her with her sweet self and so gorgeous in this interview as well peace to you and yours take care peace everyone😂😂😂😂😂.