Linda Ronstadt on Parkinson's Diagnosis: Life Is 'Different'

Rock singer Linda Ronstadt discusses her new memoir, "Simple Dreams," and her diagnosis.

[@joehart7260]

She is so down to earth about life, I like her openness and honesty.

[@billrobbins5874]

One of the BEST voices back in the day! ❤️❤️

[@michellerene951]

"Something's gonna getcha". Those words are so true, so live life while you still can. Love Linda.❤

[@cathycarter1]

I had the privilege of "hanging out" with Linda back in the early 70s when I was hanging out with Bernie Leadon. I was a shy young thing and she always made sure to talk to me. She was so kind, warm and gracious. She made me feel that I belonged. Bless you Linda. You are one of the greats in so many ways.

[@rockslide1352]

A singing voice so pure, so sad, so strong and heartbreakingly beautiful it is hard to believe it was delivered by the pinup gal of her time. She captured our hearts and the best musicians of the day swarmed around her. Fame seemed to be a drag as does this interview. Linda we get ya!

[@BeachComber1977]

What a lovely lady she is. Such an upbeat attitude! And remember, though her glorious singing voice may be silenced, we still have all her songs and music to remember her by for always.

[@eileensheldon4708]

My husband has been diagnosed, 😢😢 Parkinson’s, I cried that day, now it’s 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Best Wishes Linda Ronstat

[@TheNickel1964]

I got to see her only once live, at Aqua Fest in Austin in the early 90s. Her voice was simply amazing live, nothing like the lip syncing that is so prevalent today. It was standing room only, no seating, but I could have kept on my feet all night, just to listen to her sing. Amazing lady. Glad to see she still has that strong will, too.

[@MWShock54]

Saw here there too - was that the show that she was asking the audience for some Cutter because the mosquitoes were so bad? Loved the show I saw. Big wow that the AF developed into SXSW later...take care.

[@TheNickel1964]

I think it was, because as I recall the mosquitoes were awful that night. :) Take care to you too.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

I was blessed to see her in a small local theater, the Capital in Passaic NJ, in I think 1977. Great live performance, it left an impression on me that I will never forget, of how great a woman can sing.

[@fiendishthingy4172]

I first saw her live in August 1970, when "Long Long Time" was current on the radio. She was one of several performers (Tony Joe White, Classics IV, others) at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, and was trying to make it as a solo artist after having left the Stone Poneys. My sister and I went to the concert with free tickets from a friend, and I really wasn't familiar with her. But from the very first song she sang, I knew I had to buy her record! I went to every venue where she performed that I could get to (Disneyland, Palomino Club in North Hollywood, Valley State College - now Cal State University Northridge CSUN - and others) before she became famous, as she was gaining popularity. It went from paying $3 to see her at the Palomino Club in 1972 to $65 at Universal Amphitheater in 1976 (then I knew how Cavern Club Beatles fans felt when they became famous). When I got married in 1977 I had already made my husband a fan while we were dating. We went to every show we could get to; sometimes two nights in a row. Bought every album or CD as soon as they were released. I loved every style, as she could sing it all! So fortunate that she was able to share that voice with us for so many years!

[@fiendishthingy4172]

Fiendish Thingy Probably the only other female singer that I love to hear (on record/CD) is Judy Garland (I never saw her live; she died shortly after my high school graduation in 1969).

[@QMPhilosophe]

Age and disease can not take this woman's soul. She is way too complete and beautiful a person for that. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and have adored her all this time. Beautiful lady...

[@romanchavez5408]

Paul Dirac ... dude just hush on up.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I totally agree.

[@oscarcardenas7078]

Yes...yes totally I agree Linda forever and ever

[@katiekarakondis3348]

Ditto!

[@robertdry7271]

Amen to that!!! She's my favorite Rock singer, a beautiful human being.

[@djackson6379]

Greatest set of female pipes - an unusual songbird with a deeply musical heart and mind. Most interviews barely do her justice. None of her contemporaries were in her vocal universe back then and nobody comes close now. If someone says otherwise they're lying.

[@IIIIIIII]

agreed!

[@harryc6347]

Always a bit of an enigma and elusive regarding her celebrity and much chronicled love life. Her remarkable singing voice, naturally gorgeous and flexible, is one of the great American musical treasures. Linda brought millions of us to fine songwriters and great musicians. Her memoir is charming, smart and poetic if a bit selective. She certainly deserves a better interview but really the music was what mattered. Hearing her sing live from Rock to Riddle to Rancheros was a thrill.

[@bernicemerriman9314]

Harry C She is still adorable! It’s nice that she can still get out sometimes. Bless her heart.

[@caroln1858]

Ronstadt had an incredible sound and style...she is a One in a Million performer. Be that as it may be, good wishes to you Linda and hopefully you can beat Parkinson's, or not allow it to beat you. Love you.

[@bkguitarrepairrestoration5509]

My favorite singer of all time...… I was very young when Linda was popular but every time one of her songs came on the radio I would just stop what I was doing and just listen....I still do today.thank you very much....

[@gustavinok4685]

Saw Ronstadt a few months ago at a rare speaking engagement. She looked adorable, tiny in fact. Charming, funny, not a drop of self-absorbed bs, super smart and a wealth of eyewitness history to great music. She has a mind of her own. A treasure of a vocalist -

[@mickfunny4185]

Gustavino K did she seem healthy?

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW Wonderful interview of a true superstar. What a lovely person Linda is. She will be fondly remembered by all her many fans.

[@stanr1537]

Very special songbird. Divine voice - a champion of songwriters and fellow musicians. People still make up stuff about her.

[@billtaylor4224]

I wish I could give her a hug and kiss on the cheek and tell her how much I loved listening to her back in the day.

[@master72734]

I think mostly because s he was a country singer more than anything else not a rock and roller

[@arinvests]

In my view, I think Linda was the Best singer of her time, & most Beautiful, I have always loved her singing, & wish her well with her Battel against Parkingson,s .~ Arthur

[@jessicaa4240]

arinvests

[@laurieguenther1364]

I grew up with her music since childhood. she had a hell of a voice!

[@lorettabrail7806]

A most amazing lady. The best vocals on the planet. Even now she has a voice that mesmerizes...been a fan since the first song she recorded! ❤️

[@dalehall2067]

My complete admiration for this woman both And her perseverance

[@dalehall2067]

Thank you for your beautiful voice and just you

[@jd450lh]

I can empathize with Linda as I too, have Parkinson's Disease. It is a very tough disease to deal with. My prayers are with her. God Bless, Jeff :)

[@jen9774]

My husband survived sixteen years of Parkinson's. He kept his wonderful sense of humour throughout. He was totally amazing. Wishing everything you would wish yourself and more.

[@jimchance6059]

Powerful flexible singing voice. My favorite female rocker, balladeer, mariachi - whatever she sang. Always generous to other musicians. Linda had a mind of her own - she used it well - made it out alive. Hang in there -

[@monicabecerra9867]

She was my inspiration growing up I always wanted to sing, and the first song I ever sang was from her latin cd Canciones de mi Padre, with mariachi Vargas de Tecatitlan. I was 14 and my parents bought me that particular cd.. .Im so proud to say I still listen and sing to those songs...thanks Linda

[@blueprint6746]

Rock's Venus. A humble superstar that everyone wanted a piece of. Crawled away from the muck and shuck to do her own thing. Greatest set of natural pipes on the planet - don't let any f!@"kers tell you otherwise. Linda was a very rare vocalist.

[@lazarwolf7359]

Blue Print ditto - very special

[@Centralcoastqueenofswing1]

I love what she says about using music and singing just to express yourself, even if you're not a professional. I suffered a teenage trauma of being ridiculed for my singing when I auditioned for a high school musical. Even the music teacher looked down her nose at me. After that I stopped singing except in private to myself. That was 41 years ago. Thank you, Linda. Ironically, I have permission from the greatest female singer of all time to let my pitiful voice out of its cage!

[@oldcollegecoed]

She is and always will be my favorite singer. Heart Wrenching.

[@sheckyfeinstein]

What a gifted individual. Thank you for your music.

[@RosePetal17]

She is one of the best vocalists barre none! She has done it all!

[@martymcfly5434]

She sang Somewhere Out there with the late James Ingram.

[@dalehall2067]

This woman and Roy orison Absolute great voices

[@safeinmyheart1]

Linda, you are so talented and lovely. Thank you for all of the joy your music has brought!

[@zaneblast5289]

There are reasons every musician from Keith Richards to Rosemary Clooney swarmed around her. Her one of a kind pure, intense, clear singing voice, her generous heart, and an honesty that made her a reluctant superstar. The memoir is a great read, her music lives on but she remains elusive. Be well Linda - thanks for the songs.

[@officeaddict33]

She looks great for 67. But more importantly, she seems so down to earth - never wanting fame (how refreshing), just the joy of singing. Taking her disease in stride. Great comment about how artists/young singers should expose themselves to all different kinds of art and how it will affect how your art turns out. Wise woman.

[@chalaco211]

I still can believe why she's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she was better than many on it.

[@chalaco211]

Wayne Taylor She made it this year or will be make it this year?. I didn't heard anything about it, at least yet.

[@dixonite]

My gosh, if Madonna can be in it, Linda R. should be in it several times over.

[@chalaco211]

Iggy Dickson I agree 100% with you.

[@Contakum]

Class of 2014, she finally made it - LONG overdue !

[@manuelgomez1102]

Andres Paz She is

[@bobrolander4344]

Pure wisdom: "Be prepared. Read as widely as you can. Go to museums, look at visual art. Look at every kind of art. Listen to every kind of music. With verything you listen to, everything you see, everything you hear is gonna affect what your art is."

[@hiddenfearnomore5877]

The most gorgeous set of pipes on the planet. Linda could be humble to a fault sometimes(she built the foundation for roots rock - while the long-haired boyz that played behind her get too much credit)and the interviewer is simply gushing at the legend. But really what difference does it make? We were there when Linda was doing her thing and there wasn't a man, boy, girl or musician that wouldn't crawl on broken glass to get near her voice, her warmth and her musicianship.

[@albaum4370]

I spent my high school years in teenage angst and Ronstadt was my soundtrack. All those great and sad songs! I still listen to them and I can't say that about alot of my old records!

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

Ms. Ronstadt, Your voice is so genuine, and no one sounds like you. YYYAAAYYY!!!!!!!!! Love your music.

[@Richard0470]

Oh bless her.....still a beautiful woman 67 or 27....Parkinsons or not. Despite the awkwardness of the interviewer she still puts across what made her so engaging in the first place.....a modest, genuine & ingenuous nature. xxx

[@bearcookie13]

Agree and yes, that interviewer was tremendously annoying..

[@MrEjofast]

i will have to buy & read her book... Listening to her, on the radio & albums, was a BIG part of the soundtrack of my youth. The voice of an angel, here on earth, and the kind soul to match..... WOW

[@kraigmann9181]

An extraordinary vocalist, a superstar who got off the celebrity treadmill by choice and brought us an array of brilliant musical sounds. The diversity and natural beauty of Ronstadt's music will not be matched. A smart, cool chick surrounded and beloved by the finest musicians for decades. She looks and sounds , as always ,natural with the warmest eyes on the planet. Ms. Roberts owes Linda a do over on the interview however as Roberts seems starstruck by the all too humble legend.

[@laurafarina5311]

Robin Roberts, a great and classy interview of one of the very best singers/artists of our or any generation!

[@jaddison1112]

She still looks great .... She was a teenage crush of mine .... Bless you Linda.

[@tangobango9653]

Mine too! Fell in love with her back in the 70's..."Long, Long Time."

[@CrazyAboutVinylRecords]

Fell in love with her in the 1970s and still have a crush on her (looking over my shoulder to make sure my wife isn't watching -- I kid LOL ). Listening to Heart Like a Wheel as I post this.

[@marciadaniel6977]

A Pullara qqq

[@tomloft2000]

anyone who hasn't seen the CNN special about her should do so.it's great.

[@TheAerovons]

Classic female vocalist....the kind that doesn't need AutoTune...

[@MrSvenoble]

SHE IS STILL A GREAT PERSON, wishes HER ALL THE BEST for her future life, take care god bless from the Netherlands

[@nofrills13]

Linda, I hope you know you still have fans who love and miss you!

[@VitreousLamella]

Such a shame that Parkinson's has quieted her great singing voice. But I like her speaking voice too--very cute, Minnie Mouse-ish (and I say that with all respect too). So smart too, she is. Love ya Linda!

[@ClevRocker]

Yoda speak very well, you do.

[@lindazummerall7355]

William Murray what . Not sure what you mean

[@TangoEliott]

Dear Linda, I cannot thank you enough for the years of joy and solace your music has brought me. You cannot imagine how you affected people with your talent and soulful renditions of great songs. I will always love you and be grateful for the continual gifts you sent my way. I am going to go buy your book right after I type this. May you be blessed with an easy journey during this rough part of your life and may you always know how loved you are.

[@donnas52]

Ditto to what Tango said. Don’t think she realized how much of impact she has left on us. She has outdone them all. Love you Linda & pray that you can do to Parkinson’s like you’ve done to music.

[@jamesfarrell8225]

Tango Eliott gotis. Reddijng

[@RosePetal17]

I absolutely agree with you, that every single person should sing and dance. One doesn't have to be famous or have a career as an artist. Simply to feel good!

[@obscurelyvague]

"Roslyn Picton" If I sung and danced people would not feel good and they would let me know it.

[@EchosLens]

lol--that is what practice is for. I always do that part alone in a separate room from other people. Give that a try and no more excuses for not playin' at home.

[@jchase3755]

...and it's clear that she loved to sing

[@forestbathing4443]

We have lost that...she grew up as a Mexican-American and has such a wonderful and fascinating story. What she says is profound...all people need personal music ( the way she explains it) God Love Her - i hope she lives to be 100❤️❤️

[@bernieudo4399]

Read her early 1980 interview in Playboy. R&RHOF can't recognize greatness if it fell on its head.

[@sallysheridan6264]

And I quote from 2004 Jazz Times (not an easy crowd to impress) "Linda Ronstadt is in possession of the most sterling set of pipes of her generation. Rarest of rarities, a chameleon who can blend into any musical background and yet remain boldly distinctive. It is a quality shared with few others. An extraordinarily gorgeous voice" This here interview is hardly worthy - her book was a fine read, her music however much more revealing. One day someone will give her the justice that musicians and listeners feel she deeply deserves. Linda never really went in for the star treatment. Until then ...just listen with LUV.

[@lesterb7690]

Linda was the finest popular vocalist of the 20th Century to my ears. An unassuming charmer as well.

[@lauderdalejones7091]

Rarest of rarities. indeed

[@cinediscstudios]

+Beenthere Donethat "Average?!!!!" Puh-Leez, crawl back under that rock until your new ears are delivered!

[@lnl3237]

Sally Sheridan Wonder if you got to see the 2019 documentary, and if you did, what you thought about it.

[@mattalbrecht7471]

One of THE most pure and powerful female voices to EVER grace our eardrums...

[@jimc6154]

She is the voice of American pop/rock. I sold 90% of my albums over the years....I kept The Beatles, Abba (I love Agnetha Faltskog) , and Ronstadt...My favorite 2 albums are Hasten Down The Wind, and Heart Like A Wheel...

[@baysman59]

Linda was more than her voice, that was such a beautiful gift and we enjoyed this. But, she was a woman who shared and gave us such joy. Thank you.

[@baysman59]

Ah, I should add a personal note to Linda. You and another singer really touched the inner heart and it was a real help to a troubled boy and then young man. Songs are doors to emotions and joys of heart and soul. You and many women in music shape that focus and make it real. It is therapy and release. Though I will never meet you, your music and you were a sister I needed to cope. You are and were an inspiration. Linda, thank you for sharing your life and heart in song and music.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Amen.

[@lanajeanvecchione3115]

Linda is still alive and well and has written a wonderful book about her life. She is still creative and inspiring others, with or without voice.

[@baysman59]

Lanajean, thank you for the encouraging update. I will look up her book and read it. Linda, like many artists is one who has the ability to give with great artistic gifts. Singing is just one of her talents. She has the greatest gift of heart, sharing, with many talents to share in every stage of her life. I am thankful she is here sharing with the public. She has endured the music industry which is at best, brutal. I am very impressed by seeing the survivors, which are many. Linda being among them who are appreciated so much. To Linda, great job at your career while giving musical voice to your culture and heritage.

[@woodrow870]

Linda had perhaps the purest most naturally beautiful set of pipes in American popular music history. This interview is pretty limited but we wish her all the joy in the world. Her southwestern heritage (Mexican and Arizonian), her rare ability to distance herself from that self indulgent celebrity mindset, and a voice that seemed to be from another world is why she is so deeply adored and honored by music lovers and fellow musicians. Oh and she is still a doll to look at.

[@naomishbowls]

Ronstadt is of German descent too.

[@Retroscoop]

Yes, the only fly in the excellent soup actually was the interviewer, who didn't do a great job and looked so artificial

[@mannythanx6090]

Yes her voice is "from another world". Mexican, German, Arizonian, Rock, Country, Pop - lables don't matter when the talent is so pure. Good Morning America should have her back and conduct a better, updated interview. Ask her how it felt to be President Obama's boyhood crush.

[@trsidn]

+mannythanx not just Obama's.

[@charlottearena]

Lovely. And this is so true about Linda, she is the most modest person too. But it makes me sad when she said "I have had a pretty good life" I said Oooo don't say that I am sure you have got a long life ahead of you Linda. Always love Linda.

[@Silverpinstudios]

Who didn't have a crush on Linda?? Geez... and that voice is in a class by itself. In my opinion the greatest soul singer of all time!

[@mjb12141963]

Thank you Linda for a lifetime of beautiful music. God Bless and hope you feel well.

[@marilynmalone7238]

Absolutely❤

[@SmileToday-CryTomorrow]

Linda keep your vocal cords going. My father has Parkinson's disease for the past 18 years...he does vocal exercises and walks daily. He even continues to sweep his kitchen floors! Keep going girl!

[@iriear]

I always loved her voice and she seems to be such a beautiful person inside out. With such a great career she does not display one diva attitude. Some people really stayed grounded. I wish her all the best as she goes through this new phase in her life.

[@1TigerJo]

Excellent book!!!She's not only an amazing singer, she's a wonderful writer!

[@FleurPillager]

I love her. I'm extremely pissed off that she is sick and lost her voice. That VOICE. Life is so unfair.

[@lanajeanvecchione3115]

I felt the same way about Whitney Houston. And addiction is a sickness.

[@FleurPillager]

Lanajean Vecchione Very sad that Whitney died from her illness. She was so talented.

[@kenanglin6533]

How cool is it that it even happens at all.

[@Yesica1993]

FleurPillager Whitney had no "illness". She was a drug addict.

[@lanajeanvecchione3115]

Yesica1993 Excuse me but according the the DSM manual, that happens to be an illness also. And Whitney wasn't that way before marrying an abusive addicted husband, which is another issue in itself.

[@rbeygarcia]

It's unfathomable that she can't use her instrument anymore. I had no idea about her vocal retirement. I was looking for her latest album on here when I stumbled onto all the stories and interviews about the Parkinson's. The sad thing is she has NO equal in the industry. There's not been someone to come along and be the new Linda, with a powerful, well-controlled voice. All the powerful singers are in R&B. In pop and adult contemporary Ronstadt was the unopposed queen of power vox. Train your successor, Linda. Don't let your sound disappear with your retirement.

[@jejozi1]

Although there are few at her level, Pat Benater could give her a run for her money. That little lady could belt 'em out, too.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

You might enjoy Emily West. She's very much influenced by Linda. I know because I've played with Emily, and she would frequently make references to Linda. But, man...nobody can replace Linda. What a great person and musician.

[@rbeygarcia]

JamesScottGuitar Wow, yes!!!!!!! I just saw her AGT vids and you're right. I got chills watching, listening. Thanks for turning me onto this. Boy, I know Ms. Ronstadt's watching proud from home. Surely, word got back to her about this girl. I hope she stays around for a long time. Linda, Junior lol

[@Giorvanna35]

JamesScottGuitar I have to check her out thanks for sharing.

[@happygayconservative4737]

plutorama There is a successor to Ronstadt: Carrie Underwood. Carrie doesn't have, quite, the amount of natural voice but definitely has very similar control. Carrie can "color" her voice as well, almost, as Linda. Suggestion, watch Carrie sing "Different Drum." Spectacular.

[@clarkclark1808]

An extraordinary vocalist. Always a bit of an enigma - even when she was completely dominating the charts and much more open to interviews -she seemed to travel to the beat of a different drum. She is still the object of my affection.

[@barbarawinsor8401]

A Different Drum was her very first hit. Do you remember the name of her band? I think the year was 1967. I was in junior high school.

[@robertoc2437]

Barbara Winsor Stone Poneys

[@ruthanndoyle3941]

thank you linda i will never forget the duet with arron neville dont know much!!!!! it is a wonderful loving song!!!!!!!!!! you are an insperation and we all love you!!!!!!!!!

[@andohish27]

One of the greatest voices i've ever heard in a female musician.

[@sueanderson1926]

Linda, you never, stopped, being, amazing

[@cruzmora8390]

this interview is very limited, Linda is more than Rock she has Mexican and German background as well and make a record in Spanish Mariachi Canciones de mi Padre. Love you Linda and wishyou the best and God bless you.

[@TinaThompsonPlayingtheField]

Coming from a Mexican-Irish family, we LOVED her growing up. Such a great example of a mixed Latina entertainer for me, especially since I'm also a singer. Her work means so much to me!

[@douglascompton6016]

SHE'S ALSO A COLUMBIAN COCAINE ADDICT ALONG WITH JERRY BROWN

[@barryoderfer]

Don't understand why you would take a shot at a person with Parkinson's? You don't like her singing? Then, don't come on a site with her singing or talking. Times were very different in the 70's. Great voice, and, very open about her life. What's not to like?

[@33333333333333336042]

Barry Oderfrer@@@@@@Thank you, agree !!!!!!!!!!

[@christianeidsmoe4772]

always about race for you people, huh?

[@ninag1785]

Lovely, super talented, classy lady--she is an intelligent woman who still has a lot to say. She can be quite an advocate for Parkinson's research, particularly educating Congress and others on stem cell research. Bless her and I hope she has many more full and rich years.

[@troyhagen587]

I also have PARKINSON and lifestyle changes. Never say never, THANKS. Awesome Video.

[@donmiller2908]

:::snicker:::

[@mickfunny4185]

Have you considered electric brain stimulator?

[@grandmacherylfavoritebooks8552]

My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's this last summer.

[@robinbird3563]

Wish you all the best and stay positive! 🕇

[@rajyalakshmijampala6384]

Troy Hagen

[@deborahn.6215]

You never heard any trash on her.... really enjoyed her all these years... She lived a great life and was a great person.

[@MrsJimMorrison]

The interviewer sucked...wow and rude! She asks Linda a question, that just simply moves on to a totally different subject without ANY logical, comments to Linda's response.. to tie this interview together..

[@addagwenlyn9662]

Agreed. They need to get an interviewer that isn't "star struck". It's an insult to Linda. She's always been "a buddy". So, Robin, wake up. See Linda as a pal, sheesh.

[@LisaLightning]

Yeah, I HATE this Robin woman!! Was just watching her irritating interviews on the Oscars wondering who the heck she was. Can't stand her!

[@scottburton2218]

Great interview with a true musical legend-It doesn't get any better than that.

[@carrotjuse]

She was the greatest female voice in Rock. She took incredible risks with her career and came out on top. She's a remarkable woman with an enormous talent. I will miss her voice.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

we are blessed to have her recordings. She sings on

[@thinkerly1]

Well said.

[@marisolpatriota2826]

Ela morreu?😢

[@amalia5699]

Always loved Linda!

[@Finnochka]

Linda Ronstadt and Karen Carpenter are the best singers of the 70's!

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

+Eliana Absolutely

[@tron944]

+Eliana I was just telling someone that when I die I want two angels singinging to me, one is Karen and the other Linda.

[@Ajax10449]

+Eliana I totally agree and then there was Olivia Newton John

[@MrWadsox]

+Ajax10449 Please. Olivia was top 40 and her songs totally sucked. Who can forget: "heart attack, heart attack, you're givin' me a heart attack"? Just really bad stuff. She's more in the Cher category.

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

Olivia was a victim of the time with that song..Even the Rollings Stones had bad songs and albums..Rod Stewart sang 'Gasoline Alley' then went along a decade later to sing 'do you think i'm sexy'..if you are around long enough everyone has some bad songs and albums...As a "Heart' fan i am well aware of this

[@zekegabriel8566]

A vocalist without peers. Her contemporaries couldn't shine her boots and today no one is even in the same ballpark as Linda.

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Powerful insight from Linda Ronstadt to singers and musicians, by extension to all human being. A woman with a sweet gentle spirit ! Jesus loves you Linda ! :)

[@iwnunn7999]

I grew up with her music and now newly obsessed with her

[@charlottemclaughlin4706]

An amazing talent and so classy. I agree the interviewer didn't do her justice. I'm a huge fan again . thanks Linda !!

[@guitrich]

God bless her. It is terrible to have to fight the parkinson's disease. I lost my father in law to it and it was painful to watch him suffer. I wish her the best.

[@rubywingo6030]

So pure and so natural! How refreshing! True talent! True class!

[@zyxquark]

We must be getting old. We love you Linda.

[@carmendawnallan8871]

Sending Healing, Prayers for you Linda.🙇 Love your Music,will be a Fan 4ever ♡ ☆ ♡

[@Zeldarw104]

I'm just happy she's looking good & sounding lucid. When I heard about her Parkinson's disease I thought she was much more ill, this is a good out-come. Love her songs!💓🎤🎶🎶🎶

[@onenewworldmonkey]

I only know her music but now I know that she is very intelligent and aware. She must not have burned all of those brain cells in the 70s.

[@jonijohnston1688]

67. years young....I loved her growing up....great voice....

[@ScottyWig]

Her's has to be one of the finest voices ever to be recorded, my favorite songs by her are "Prisoner In Disquise" and "Faithless Love" (both written by John David Souther), Linda I'm praying for happiness and joy in your life now, it's got to be so hard to not be able to sing any longer.

[@scotty]

The interviewer is awful, what we've sadly come to expect from today's American TV, however, if she is endured there is a treat, Linda Ronstadt is a rare treasure.

[@debelt]

I agree. A dreadful interview. Unworthy of such a talent.

[@grrrtoo]

She's awful.

[@mikekaraoke]

Scotty-Yea exactly I agree, Another one would be Kate Bush

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

I see a few people complaining about the interviewer, but you all so inarticulate you couldn't even say why. I have heard better interviews of Linda, but I think this woman was good enough.

[@kittykitty471]

Linda Ronstadt is more beautiful than ever, so gracious in her cruel illness. Bless her.

[@1tobicat]

I was a 16 year old boy when I first heard her sing, and I fell in love. Then I saw the cover of Heart Like a Wheel, and I fell completely, and forever in love. Linda, you are one in 6 billion, and I love you forever.

[@GasserGlass]

She still a Cutie Pie

[@MrMac5150]

She is so so Beautiful, unreal,

[@ronroadcap4607]

GasserGlass i

[@dennybedford1733]

you are mean

[@crappyatlife]

No

[@earl77]

She has Parkinson's and Thyroid problems, making fun of her weight is really insensitive. She may also have had untreated Lyme disease from tick bites. Poor woman can barely walk now.

[@elinorvonzahm]

So many highlights in her career, thinking of her Trio days with Dolly and Emmylou (in which, Dolly says fondly, they had to remind Linda that she could sing lead on some tracks; Linda was having a blast singing harmony)... And IMHO her most emotive hit, "Long, Long Time"... doesn't get any better!

[@melande1966]

Linda Ronstadt brought me here

[@henrydawkins3128]

Godbless Linda .may she live a long and happy life.

[@Wad9591]

Linda, this is far from a death sentence. They are coming up with treatments and drugs that can maybe stop or slow down this process. I hated to hear you say that you've had a good long life at 67. Your life is FAR from over. Stay positive and know that myself and your legions of fans love you and are pulling for you every step of the way. God Bless you. Never give up the fight!

[@lovedooneyhandbags1105]

wishing you healing and blessings Linda 😍😍😍

[@kvernon1]

The interviewer sure does stumble over herself complementing Linda over & over & over again ... and she doesn't need all that affirmation. Please Robin, we already know how good Linda is; you don't have to convince us. And they keep cutting away to video clips of her younger days, when I'm sure most of us want to see & hear from Linda today. A potentially great segment that was poorly done.

[@Giorvanna35]

Wow I am always singing her music, loved her first album. I cannot begin to imagine being a singer, not professional but having the talent and not being able to use my vocals due to an illness. Bless you Miss Ronstadt.

[@thegoodfight426]

God Bless Linda! May she enter into new depths of understanding and meaning in her life as she draws closer to her Lord and Savior. She has a beautiful soul, and I pray that her soul continues to prosper and be restored day by day, moment, by moment!

[@xiemangun6389]

Always love u, Linda Ronstadt..!!! ❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉 Stay humble..!!! Stay healthy..!!! God bless..!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@trishataylor2837]

I can't help but get emotional over this. She really did live a good full life and does look great at 67. I love when she says we should all sing that we don't have to be famous or be on the stage! I love singing her songs on karaoke. Like she says, it's about being free to release our emotions and that's what I experience when I sing her songs. Not only that but I feel I keep her songs alive from that era. it is paying her tribute. Love her and I pray for her.

[@deedeediro1430]

I couldn't agree with you more! What she said was such an inspiration to me to sing her songs! Amen!

[@maryannehousel7115]

Dee Deediro 😔😔

[@barbarafisher1963]

Yay! Linda & the Stone Poneys...saw them perform back in the day!!!