LINDA RONSTADT: FIRST REACTION - Long Long Time | THE LAST OF US got us here! | LEX LOSES IT!

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[@aspenward390]

Quite honestly, full disclosure, the first time and every time, I have seen Lex on this channel, the first thought that jumps into my mind is "Linda Ronstadt". I know I am not alone with that, obvious, to us, comparison. SO, watching this, and Lex's reaction was incredible brain candy for me. I was having this tiny giggle fit that she was unaware of all of the common threads in their two respective lives, and she was enjoying this, not knowing how much alike they seem to be. Beautiful haircut, Lex. Hi Marley!

[@seerofallthatisobvious1316]

Me, i always see Ann Wilson from HEART. either way Lex is a very beautiful woman.

[@JoePastorgomez]

Yep

[@randyhochstein8455]

I always thought that Lex is a double to Cote de Pablo who starred in NCIS. ♥️✌🏼😎

[@NicknLex]

@@randyhochstein8455 I’ve gotten that a lot! At my last job someone nicknamed me Ziva 😂

[@kathemccutcheon6655]

You should do a deep dive on Linda she is the voice!!!

[@user-el2nh5uo1w]

Willie Nelson said “There are two kinds of men. Those who have a crush on Linda and those who don’t know her.” Linda does heartbreak like no one else.

[@Zebred2001]

I still have that large poster of her putting on roller-skates! Yum!

[@daveberkheimer2166]

Absolutely, Linda has been my secret crush for years.

[@debrabrabenec]

Never heard that quote, but it's probably true (what he said!)

[@mistersnitty7721]

@@Zebred2001 I had the one with the white flower in her hair on my bedroom wall.

[@gordonhaire9206]

The quote was, "There are two kinds of men. Those who have a crush on Linda and those who haven't heard her sing."

[@topgazza]

You've just discovered one of the purest and greatest voices of all time. Real rabbit hole. This is a real tear jerker. Linda does folk, rock, country, opera, hispanic...anything. She is part Mexican on her fathers side and it shows in her perfect Spanish songs for which she made several albums. Her backing band in the early years became the Eagles and she was instrumental in keeping them together. Just a wonderful artist and sad that she is now too ill to sing.

[@ncthom88]

She did a fantastic cover of the Eagles' "Desperado," too.

[@topgazza]

@@ncthom88 Oh yes. Mesmerising

[@stpnwlf9]

She had a fondness for early rock and roll and did some fantastic covers of Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Her version of the Stones Tumbling Dice is a banger.

[@stpnwlf9]

Also does a great cover of Warren Zevon's 'Poor Poor Pitiful Me'.

[@feat132]

I am jealous of anyone who is hearing Linda for the first time, and they should all be jealous of me because I have been in love with her for "a long long time"

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

Linda Ronstadt is nothing less than iconic. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2019 she was a Kennedy Center Honoree. She knows no genre. She has done it all and very well❣️

[@hatchpool]

First heard Linda in 1967 as the lead singer with "The Stone Poneys" with their song "Different Drum"

[@marclevine3139]

Me too. Was in college Univ of Wisc, Madison WI, instant fan.

[@buddyvilla7393]

Me three I was five and my Aunt Debbie was driving who looks like Linda and Sally Field. Different Drum was written by Mike Nesmith.

[@postilm6399]

I have loved Linda Ronstadt for 50 years. She was a perfectionist. And better in concert than on the records if you can believe that.

[@mistersnitty7721]

True! I've seen her live a dozen times.

[@fiendishthingy1630]

@@mistersnitty7721 - I became an instant fan when I saw her at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles in August 1970 when I was 18 (she had recently turned 24), shortly after she went solo. She was just one minor act of several then-recent popular performers (Classics IV, Tony Joe White, others). But when she began by opening with "The Only Mamma That'll Walk The Line", barefoot, I was awed. After that experience, I went right out and bought the albums Hand Sown, Home Grown and Silk Purse. When I was invited to go to that concert, I had never even heard of her! Found out she was appearing at The Palomino Club in North Hollywood (country bar and concert venue) and paid a whole $6 for a ticket, sitting practically under her nose (she performed there 2-3 times a year until hitting it big in 1974). Saw her at college concert, Disneyland, TV. After she hit it big, I had to pay $75 to see her perform at large venues from a distance. Bought every album, and eventually CDs, as they came out. Loved everything she did in any language or style. Must be torture for her to have an active brain and interest, but can no longer fulfill her calling.

[@docbearmb]

Ditto

[@JKonstage]

Linda’s greatest talent was always knowing EXACTLY the best songs to sing. She promoted the careers of so many brilliant songwriters. Strangely, she didn’t like to listen to her own recordings - despite having the purest, most perfect singing voice of them all. Very glad this song is being rediscovered, like Kate Bush!

[@The_Maeus]

She would be a great subject for one of your marathons because you’d be able to hear her sing (incredibly) in four or five different genres.

[@JKonstage]

Absolutely right!

[@mistersnitty7721]

Successfully, too

[@wendymotogirl]

They don't make them like her anymore. 1939-1979 was a true golden age for artists starting out and then withstanding this test of time. another example is Frank Sinatra. I believe he had charting songs in five different decades!

[@sharontesta6566]

That damn Parkinson's disease has claimed her magical voice leaving her and millions of fans broken hearted. She loved singing so much!

[@tomhansen4576]

Linda was really the first true female rock star. She filled stadiums and was the highest grossing female singer until Celine Dion came along in the 90's.

[@vernonfrance2974]

Although I love Linda Ronstadt I believe Grace Slick preceded her as a true female rock star. Slick was renowned for her renditions of Nobody to Love and White Rabbit which she did with her band, Jefferson Airplane.

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

@@vernonfrance2974Grace, much as I like her, didn’t have the solo career that Linda had.

[@vernonfrance2974]

@@kevinmcconnell3641 Ronstadt was so versatile. Rock, ballads, Mexican, operettas . . . .

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

@@vernonfrance2974 Linda was my first RnR female crush, it was when different Drum hit the airwaves in 1967, I was eleven;)

[@lamusiclover2264]

There is an incredible documentary about Linda called Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. She has done it all! Rock, Pop, Standards, Light Opera, New Wave, Country, Mariachi and Cuban music. One of the most beautiful voices of the last 50 years. SO MUCH to LISTEN TO!!!

[@keithcarper8809]

The greatest female vocalist of our time. 'Blue Bayou' next, please. 'Pirates of Penzance' if you like opera. She is sooo good! ☮❤🎶

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

💙💙💙

[@stevenmeyer9674]

Pirates Of Penzance is light opera, not even close to real opera.

[@keithcarper8809]

@@stevenmeyer9674 Light 'opera' is 'opera'. I believe she could have handled "In trutina" quite well.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@keithcarper8809 Sorry, Light Opera is more Broadway- show tune. Opera is sung with no microphones. Completely different . LR is my all time favorite female singer, who was fantastic in multiple genre , but Opera wasn't one of them.

[@DanielFrost21]

Nick and Lex, superb choice. Linda is a national treasure. She is the definition of a star, incredibly talented with a timeless voice, and drop dead gorgeous to boot. I highly suggest checking out more of her music. My personal favorite is her cover of "When Will I Be Loved?" The founding members of the Eagles got their start in her back up band. Lex, I hate to see you cry, but that just shows you have a heart of gold. Bless you sweetie.

[@paul6619]

2019 documentary "The Sound of My Voice" is a must if you want to learn about the force of nature that IS Linda Ronstadt.

[@kevint9125]

The best of life is displayed in your reactions to this song...The opportunity to sit and listen to another's voice and music, and be overcome with emotion is the whole point to music. The way you both allow yourselves to be vulnerable and real, with the artifice of stoicism put aside and just connecting to the truth of emotion in music, is a joy to me.

[@georginawest3927]

The best reactors are doing it for the love of music and this couple always proves this.

[@nancy9891]

Linda was around 20 years old when she sang this. Her magical voice has been a privilege to listen to for 50+ years. She is a quiet superstar who has been ill for over 10 years but still works in her community supporting literary projects. 💞💞

[@wbbrown6749]

From Opera to Mariachi, there was no better voice in the 20th Century than Linda's. The Eagles got their start as her backup band. Very nice reaction.

[@ericanderson8886]

What a voice. Definitely need a deep dive into Lindas catalogue. She's just brilliant.

[@rosemarypugliese2984]

She was the queen of 70s and on. There was an excellent doc on her about 4-5 years ago. Magnificent voice!

[@OZAHS1959]

Linda did a stint with an opera company in the late seventies with "Pirates of Penzance". Truley gifted singer. Both her and Karen Carpenter were amazingly pure talent.

[@stephenmichael8837]

What an incredibly pure and natural voice. And her phrasing is perfect. She owns every songs she does.

[@luckyman6trois]

you really are precious,man !

[@jackgilchrist]

Yes, you definitely struck gold with Linda. One of the greatest singers ever.

[@georginawest3927]

I'm so glad this show brought Linda back to the forefront. So lucky to have grown up listening to her. I will enjoy seeing you guys discover her - she's a treasure.

[@joel65913]

She was the top female rock performer throughout the 70's into the early 80's able to sell out arenas easily. In the early 80's she tired of the confines of rock and began to explore other genres-New Age, mariachi, the Great American Songbook and jazz among others, even operetta appearing on Broadway in Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance to great acclaim. She's also partnered with many artists particularly Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris for a couple of albums where the three were billed as Trio. There are dozens of different directions for you to take to start exploring her catalog but I'd suggest What's New? or I'm a Fool to Want You from her work with Nelson Riddle, Someone to Lay Down Beside Me from her major rock period, Adios from her adult contemporary years or La Charreada from her works exploring her Mexican heritage. But that's just a drop in the bucket from her vast output. And yes her version of Desperado is hauntingly beautiful. There is a very good documentary about her and her career called Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice which I believe is available on KZbin. Sadly she has been stricken with the degenerative disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and it's robbed her of her singing voice and most of her mobility but her legacy is vast.

[@kylecompton3305]

Congratulations, you have just discovered one of the greatest voices of all time. I know that gets said a lot about many artists but she truly is in a class of her own. She was the first female artist to sell out stadiums, that is how good she is and how many hits she had! She dominated the 70s and it confounds me how she escaped the newer generations. She had 38 top 100 singles, which in itself is EPIC! Listen to Blue Bayou and Desperado for starters.

[@leonardocartes1253]

What a great video! Linda's voice is the voice of a Goddess.When I was in highschool, I had such a big crush on Linda. BTW, I love the way you two love each other. You are reminding the world how it is to be human. Saludos y un abrazo desde California.

[@sethcashman1011]

Linda is just the best. The best. A friend of mine recorded with her at various points throughout her career. Saw her in Pirates of Penzance with Kevin Kline. She started laughing during a vocal solo and couldn't stop.

[@mikel3363]

*~ There is a 2019 documentary: "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice", which is comprehensive and excellent! Linda Ronstadt is one of the most genre - diverse popular singers of the late 1960s - the early 2000s: rock; country; pop; "'a touch of" new wave; light opera; American standards; Latin. HUGELY popular in the 1970s and one of my all-time favorites (What a VOICE!). Greatly respected by her peers; the 9th highest selling female solo artist in the US; 11 Grammy wins; a Kennedy Center honoree. Her "HEART LIKE A WHEEL" album is classic 70s; her "CANCIONES de MI PADRE" album is the biggest selling non-English album in American history; "TRIO 1 & 2" albums w/Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris are exceptional. ~*

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

What a treat you guys are in for. I don't think I would have lived this long without Linda's voice ringing in my head at least once a day.

[@BrendaNelson-ll4ls]

Linda Ronstadt has such a beautiful voice. Blue Bayou. When a song can make you cry you know it's great. ❣

[@alanbrown8527]

No shame in crying upon hearing this incredibly emotional song performed by one of the greatest singers of her time. Many before you have fell under her spell. The good news is that there is no recovering.

[@ChrisDeWine]

Linda had the ability to color her voice and shape the notes so each word she sings you can hear the emotion the song is about. In Long, Long Time it's heartache. Linda's coloring of her voice is what drew me to her in early 74. It's what I believe keeps drawing others when they are exposed to one of her songs to explore her catalog. She does jilted ferocity in "You're No Good" her first smash hit which you should give a spin. My favorite version is from the TV concert show Midnight Special where a few of her musical friends joined her regular band to give a great performance.

[@lazarus550]

A wonderful voice from a truly great artist. The Eagles used to be her backing group.

[@greybeard2280]

I absolutely love that you two did a reaction to this timeless piece! Dusty Springfield was my first crush, and then Linda came along😊! This will be fun in helping you discover more of this beautiful and most talented artist! I honestly thought Nick would be the first to cry😂😅😂. Love you guys!

[@mgonzales56]

Linda was the greatest and most successful female singer in the 70's and early 80's. She has sold millions and millions of records, and all the guys had a huge crush on her. Love you Linda...always will.

[@msmith5121]

She is one of the top three female vocalist of all time...she can sing anything and with incredible range and the purest voice ever.

[@BaseballMom523]

There is a documentary called "The Sound of Her Voice" that tells her story. It's a must see.

[@timskelton2325]

Look up her performing " I Will Never Marry " on the "Johnny Cash Show." It's one of her earliest tv performances and really shows off why she was able to remain relevant in music for so long.

[@dennisloveland498]

You have discovered who I affectionately call The Queen of the Cover Versions!! Linda Ronstadt did the most cover versions of perhaps any other artist, and all of them absolute bangers.

[@wpollock1]

I remember hearing this in the early 70's and this one made me sit up and listen! She really communicates the pain.

[@mjprec]

Definitely my favorite female artist. Her catalog is so deep. You must play her “Canciones de mi Padre”. It will hit your Latin side like no other!

[@raycewilliams3300]

Linda Ronstadt is of Mexican-German descent as has albums in both English and Spanish. A couple of her major hits were "You're No Good" and "Blue Bayou". She has had to give up singing due to having Parkinson's disease. I met her back in the 1970's at my college. She was dating Jerry Brown at the time.

[@SanJoseBob]

Guys, I envy the fact that you just discovered Linda Ronstadt. I’ve been listening to her for over 50 yrs. She along with Karen Carpenter, Joni Mitchell too were “thee Voices” of the ‘70’s. Linda has sung all the genre, Rock, Pop, Standards, Mexican Rancheras ( she’s half Mexican) her album “Canciones de Mi Padre” won a Grammy and has the distinction of being the Most Sold Album that is Not English. She was quoted as saying, “Growing up in my house, English was the language we Spoke, but Spanish is the language we Sang.” She can’t speak Spanish, but she can sure sing it. “Los Laureles”, “ La Charreada”, “Hay Unos Ojos”. PBS has a Concert of this album recorded Live. It’s on KZbin, check it out. She has done 3 American Standard Album with Conductor Nelson Riddle. She has done an Operetta on Broadway “Pirates of Penzance”. There is nothing she hasn’t done. Check out her “Blue Bayou”, “You’re No Good”, “Silver Thread and Golden Needles”, “Different Drum”. Her along with Dolly Parton and Emmy Lou Harris have put out 3 Albums under the name of “The Trio” that Went Platinum the day they came out, all three! You guys are in for a real treat, Enjoy!….. SanJoséBob

[@nuimaleko7]

She started out with a band called The Stone Ponies in the late 60s and had a massive hit with a song Different Drum. After the band broke up she hooked up with the members of the Eagles and they became her backing band for a time Silver Threads and Golden Needles is one of my most favorite tracks from the early 70s. Someone to Lay Down Beside Me is my favorite from the late 70s. Don't pass over her collabs with Dolly Parton and Emilu Harris. They are superb.

[@markspooner1224]

Please treat yourselves to her album 'Canciones de Mi Padre' you'll be stunned!

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

👍🏽

[@mistersnitty7721]

KZbin has the live concert "Canciones de Mi Padre" ....

[@soultrampamplification8425]

Wonderful reaction. I've been in love with Linda since I was a kid in the late 60's - early 70's. Linda Ronstadt is the most beautiful voice of my generation. To really appreciate her voice and bandwidth, listen to the live version of "Blue Bayou". It can make you smile and cry.

[@pamelapasechnick6899]

I grew up in the 60's/70's, so Linda Ronstadt has been one of my favorite singers since then! The thing about Linda is that she wasn't JUST a singer, she was always a very integral part of that era, and she never remained static--she was always true to herself and yet growing and changing with the times. She wasn't necessarily always "in your face" but she was ALWAYS "there". Be sure to check out the entire range of her catalog. One of my favorites is the music video of her duet with Aaron Neville of "Don't Know Much". I really enjoyed this reaction and I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos.

[@brucedillinger9448]

So happy you are discovering Linda. SO MUCH more from her to enjoy! ✌

[@sassycatz4470]

Members of the Eagles were in Linda Ronstadt's back up band. They formed the Eagles after working with her, with her blessing.

[@billg763]

My all time favourite female vocalist. She was a heart throb to many a young man ( a few older ones too!). It saddens me that she is coping with a terrible disease now, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, that takes its toll. On a happier note, the Last of Us was filmed in my home city and area and province, Calgary, Alberta. Don't worry we put the 'zombies' away at night!

[@franksullivan1873]

Glad y’all are still hanging in there together...it is refreshing to see that in this sad ,old World.Good luck to you both.

[@lantose]

One of the most powerful voices ever! Grew up listening to her when starting college in 1973! Many many hits and a great band with Andrew Gold!

[@raiderfan346]

I remember listening to Linda sing Blue Bayou, You're No Good, When Will I Be Loved, Tracks of My Tears, and countless other great songs. What a voice. This was a beautiful reaction Lex and speaking of beautiful well done on that necklace/earring combo. Fabulous!

[@BillGraper]

I absolutely LOVE Linda Ronstadt! She is truly one of the greatest vocalists of all-time! Here are all of my go-to songs from her: Long Long Time, It's So Easy, Ooh Baby Baby, Blue Bayou, Hurt So Bad, That'll Be The Day, When Will I Be Loved, You're No Good, Somewhere Out There & Don't Know Much. She has a lot more, but these are my CAN'T MISS songs. Make sure you listen to the studio versions of all of these. 😎

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Tragically, Linda has Parkinsons Disease and can't sing anymore. She has a long musical career that you should definitely check out. One of the most pure and beautiful voices ever. She collaborated with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris in "Trio." Their harmonies are heavenly. They put out two albums.

[@bigd718]

If you was HRT to hear this amazing woman rock a tune, listen to her cover of the Rolling Stones "Tumblin' Dice"... her edge is AMAZING!!!!

[@hog7203]

Yep. Great tune, but she takes that song up a notch Imo. I love the live version from the movie FM.

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

Great reaction Nick and Lex 🥰Linda has a wonderful voice. 🙏🏽✌🏽♥️

[@markmurphy558]

I didn't realize you guys hadn't reacted to my favorite performer of all time Linda was by far the biggest female singer of the 70s. Her voice filled arenas for almost 20 years, after which she did a "American Standards" album with Nelson Riddle, then country music albums with Dolly Parton and Emmie Lou Harris after which she did albums of Mexican mariachi music. She brought together the EAGLES as her backup band on her first tour. The song that all the other reactore do is a beautiful rendition of BLUE BAYOU, but she did Rock, Motown, country rock, ballads. One of my favorite performances (I'm a rocker) is a live performance in Atlanta, 1976 of the Rolling Stones' TUMBLING DICE. You could do nothing but Linda for a month and not exhaust her discography. I think you are going to be covering her "..for a long, long time "

[@tombrearton3435]

Linda recorded *three* albums with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra - *What's New* (1983), *Lush Life* (1984), and *For Sentimental Reasons* (1986); now available in a box set callled *'Round Midnight* - kzbin.info/aero/PLXtt_Blq6_6w1Y1SkooxFGGmISnTOkTSC As an example, here's her cover of *When You Wish Upon a Star* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoLWkpljqJhsa68 BTW, it's *Emmylou* Harris, with whom she recorded (along with Dolly) the albums *Trio* (1987 / kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIGZp4mEZ5VjrMk) and *Trio II* (1999).

[@markmurphy558]

@@tombrearton3435 Thanks for the clarifications.

[@armandogarza6181]

I'm a huge Linda fan, and I'm so glad you are going down that rabbit hole. Also her career and personal story is worth looking into.

[@bethhowton2719]

I haven't seen the show but am so happy to see it drawing attention to Linda, she deserves to be known, and if illness hadn't taken her ability to sing, she would still be singing. Enjoy your trip down this rabbit hole you will not be disappointed.

[@paulkliger6164]

Love the emotional honesty evoked by beautiful music. Linda Ronstadt is a gift. As others have said - she sang in many “voices”. Check out her Kennedy Center Honors tribute. Desperado - yes. Henley and Frey said it’s the best.

[@spin979]

This one rips my heart out every time I hear it. And there I was, tearing up with you guys again. Thank you for featuring this amazing song and performance.

[@bebic7903]

Beautiful reaction to one of the greatest and most versatile female singers in history. Please explore more Linda in all her genres.

[@oakhillfound847]

Linda is one of the best interpreters of other songwriters. She helped make other folks famous with her versions of their music.

[@destination22ful]

Thanks for your Linda Ronstadt reaction. Suggest “La Charreada”, “Ooh Baby, Baby” and “Shattered”. She performs in many genres ie Rock, Country, R&B, Big Band Standards, Spanish ,and even Gilbert and Sullivan. A generational talent. Great reaction

[@jhamptonjr]

The connections that Linda Ronstadt has to other great people in music like James Taylor Jackson Browne Don Henley pretty much all of the eagles and others is a vast treasure trove of music that you have yet to discover. You really need to get into her back catalog and start there.

[@grobinson7507]

Talk about Trailblazer for women, she was traveling with all men for many many years, she was force. she is the one who put the Eagles together, Glen Frey and Don Henley were part of her band. She has the most beautiful music and that voice. She is now sick with Parkinson’s and not able to sing. There is an amazing documentary about her life, called The Sound of Voice. She has the best selling Spanish album, I would suggest that album, she did Old Mexican folk songs for her father. She was made to keep her Mexican heritage private. When the album came out, it was the most beautiful music and her fricking voice is outrageous. Linda and Bob Seger are my favorite artists back in the early 70’s my older siblings introduced me to her and Bob I was 5 years old. Now 57 and these 2 dominate my play list.

[@frankk600]

Linda is at her best live. Her concerts in Germany at the Rockpalast in 1976 and in Atlanta in 1977 show her at the very pinnacle of her greatness. And her live band is outstanding. Complete concerts and individual songs are all over KZbin. Like a lot of young pups back in the day, had a major crush on Linda. Still do.

[@dano4518]

She has a large catalogue great of music from multiple genres. If you've seen the movie "An American Tail", she sang, with James Ingram, "Somewhere Out There." She also did a cover of the Rolling Stones song "Tumbling Dice." I got to see her at a concert back in 1979 and she was as good live as she is recorded.

[@richarddobson815]

Linda Ronstadt is a legend. Being from across the pond I wasn't as exposed to as much of her music as the rest of you here, but I have her Greatest Hits Volumes 1 and 2 on vinyl and 'You're No Good' has been one of my favourite songs for 45 years now. By the by.... the 'Silk Purse' album cover in with the pigs is a play on the old proverb 'You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear'. Lovely song guys, there's so much lovely music from Linda's career to listen to.

[@timothyjohnson4890]

Her band included future members of the Eagles, and she acknowledged them by doing a wonderful cover of their sing "Desperado". Pure talent.

[@curtiskurokawa8200]

I've been waiting a long long time for you two to discover Linda, one of the greatest vocalists of all time.I've been a fan since her first hit Different Drum with the Stone Poneys. "The "Rock Queen" of the 70's and 80's was not really so much a musician or writer but had a talent of taking others' songs and making them her own such as Desperado. She could sing any genre of music from pop, folk, country, R&B, American Standards, Traditional Mexican, and even performing on Broadway in Pirates of Penzance with Kevin Kline.There is a documentary available on KZbin called Linda Ronstadt The Sound Of My Voice that I enjoyed so much I had to buy the DVD. She is the winner of 10 Grammy awards and 26 nominations. I'm glad you reacted to Long Long Time. Most other reactors do Blue Bayou or You're No Good but she has so much more. Next you should discover one of her old friends, Jackson Browne. His self titled albums Jackson Browne (sometimes called Saturate Before Using due to the cover art) and Late For The Sky. Both are classic albums that will bring tears to your eyes at times. One of our greatest lyricists his songs are very deep and descriptive as well as relatable to everyone. Very deep catalog of great music.

[@10Shun]

It's almost criminal how you are enjoying Linda Ronstadt, and you are not even watching a live performance. You guys are in for a very deep, profoundly rich experience if you go down the LR rabbithole. If you react to a live performance next, I'll subscribe )))

[@mikel3363]

*~ So many songs to pick & choose from...a smattering of some of my favorites, some hits: "LONG, LONG TIME "; "I CAN'T HELP IT (IF I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU)"; "LOSE AGAIN"; "LOVE IS A ROSE"; "LOVE HAS NO PRIDE"; "TRACKS OF MY TEARS"; "THAT'LL BE THE DAY"; "IT DOESN'T MATTER ANYMORE"; "MANY RIVERS TO CROSS"; "SOMEONE TO LAY DOWN BESIDE ME"; "BLUE BAYOU"; "OOH BABY BABY"; "I KNEW YOU WHEN"; "LA CHARREADA" (This one is superlative!); "HIGH SIERRA" (w/ Dolly & Emmylou); "I GO TO PIECES" (1998); "ADIOS"...I could name 60 other songs, and there would be still more. (She also won 2 Country Music Awards in addition to her many accolades; she was responsible for the genesis of the EAGLES forming as a band; the 2019 documentary about Linda: "THE SOUND OF MY VOICE" is exceptional). There will never be another like Linda; she was authentic as an artist, beautiful & a genuinely good human being by many accounts ~*

[@jeh58]

The Eagles were once Linda's backup band.

[@325diane]

Loved Linda Ronstadt's recording of this song from the first time I heard it back in 1970. It's largely unknown and deserves to be heard. Beautiful and one of a kind song. Wonderful performance from Linda R., as always! "Livin' in the memory of a love that never was." Never heard a better description of unrequited love.

[@stevenblock9712]

It always amazes me that young people don't know the wonderful singers and groups that I grew up with. She has many many hits. There is a KZbin video of Linda singing this song live on a TV show and she sounds as good as this record and, of course, looks beautiful. You should see that video.

[@scottski51]

Linda R. has been such a treasure for so long. So much great music in so many genres. All... fantastic!! This old Boomer has her in my top 3 female vocalists of my lifetime. Her version of Desperado, imho, outshines the original by the Eagles!

[@debrabrabenec]

Aww, you two! What a sweet reaction! It's interesting that you both had such an emotional reaction, when you all share her heritage on her dad's side- Mexican and German! Linda's wonderful pipes are really showcased on this song, ranging from delicate to powerful. She always interprets other's songs so well, giving them her style, while not straying far from the true feeling of them. She has an impressive catalogue and I look forward to your future reactions to her wildly varied work. 🎵❤️🎵 Debbie

[@scottanderson8420]

Welcome to the Linda Rondstat fan club. Check out her latter catalogue singing standards and torch songs. She has a very emotive and powerful voice. Lots a great Linda songs in your future. Walter approved!👍

[@erinlast2627]

Linda Ronstadt is what the universe gives us when it's showing off. Real, rare and remarkable. Authentic heartbreak. She could blow the roof off the joint and then melt your soul. Our favorite songbird- very very special. Thanks for the appreciation.

[@bklyncyclist]

When my college friends wouldn't listen to anything other than The Dead, The Stones, and Clapton, I'd put on Linda Rondstadt as a break from it. We all would enjoy her. Her voice was incredible and she still had the hippie chick vibe even if it wasn't the rock we otherwise listened to. She was also someone that you'd never skip over if she came up on the radio or mix tape or later on a playlist. She had a perfect voice that you could never turn off.

[@kendeeni]

You guys'll be knocked out when you hear her Canciones de Mi Padre!

[@davidchapman2213]

Linda’s repertoire is almost endless. You could break them up into genres she has crossed so many lines. I suggest some less well known or commercial songs like: I Never Will Marry( a song with Dolly Parton on background vocals); Carmelita; Simple Man, Simple Dreams; Blue Bayou; You’re No Good. Can’t go wrong with any song. She was too 5 greatest female vocalist of all time IMO! Great job. Oh, I cried though that episode of The Last of Us. One of the best renderings of that subject matter, ever!!! Was not expected for sure!

[@kerrycronin3581]

Pure and clear. Perfect. So many different genres . She was always amazing

[@ntsu82]

The TV show The Last of Us has brought this song back in one of the greatest TV show ever made!!

[@patricklamberti1518]

it is such an emotional song, I get a lump in my throat every time it plays, and I've been a fan of Linda Ronstadt since 1970

[@jimholt1888]

Ronstadt was big in the LA scene early 70's. She covered several of Warren Zevon's (greatest songwriter of that era and beyond)...including Hasten down the Wind. Check it out and PLEASE check out Warren Zevon at some point!! Start with either his 76 eponymous record or his final record The Wind. Look at the guest list on his records! Linda sings background on several of his early songs...

[@JKonstage]

There was an earlier reaction to songs from Excitable Boy.

[@amyk9175]

When you hear someone say, “I’ve never heard her voice,” can’t help but know what is in store for their listening pleasure. I have to recommend The Sound of My Voice documentary on Linda from a few years ago.

[@mstewart109]

You will be blown away. She was a huge part of my teens/ young adult years 70s 80s. Her voice has so many layers. She can sing any genre. She has Mexican heritage. Check out her album(s) of that also. She developed Parkinsons Disease and can no longer sing. Now you will understand "that voice "is silent. This is my favorite song she sings. It's a huge hole. Please find time. I won't be on patreon. I barely listen because of your decision to focus on patreon ,your decision, your channel. I respect that. Linda and the Early Eagles have a link. Thanks for the freebie tonight. Best female voice along with Barbra Streisand in my opinion. I was blessed to experience both in my generation.

[@admiral37]

Two things to check out: (1) The YT video from The Midnight Special where she performs "You're No Good" and (2) the documentary about Linda that's on HBO Max, the title is "The Sound of My Voice."

[@elainemarsh3477]

Linda Ronstadt is a remarkably talented and diverse artist, covering everything from pop to rock to country to operetta to traditional Mexican music. There is a wonderful documentary about her, "The Sound of My Voice."

[@MrSmartAlec]

Her work with Nelson Riddle of standards from the 40s is fantastic. 3 LPs in the series.

[@RedSinter]

Linda is incredible and never needed a microphone. I saw her in 77 at the Greek Theater and you could hear her all the way in the back in the knoll we sat on. She is, or was, a very intelligent woman who did not suffer fools. And as such was intimidating to many men, but not all. You want to start at the beginning find her with the Stone Pony's... singing Orion Look Down. That song still resonates through my universe...as she does.

[@ed.z.]

One of the absolute greatest singers ever. Honestly.

[@jamesnorrisbarrett8927]

if you want to get to know Linda Ronstadt you need to watch her live...I would suggest Down So Low, shows what a true artist can do with raw emotion

[@Strider6790]

Her touring band in the early 70s were the members of The Eagles.

[@rickeylucero3955]

Aretha and Linda. All you will ever need. She has 2 great LPs in Spanish too." The sound of her voice" is the name of the movie.

[@deadandburied7626]

3 in Spanish including "Frenesi"

[@Cheryltwin2012]

This is a favorite of mine by Linda. I also love "Someone To Lay Down Beside Me" and "Love Has No Pride". They both bring back memories that are both lovely and bittersweet. Many of her songs were covers of other people's songs, but she ultimately made them her own. Great reaction!