Linda Ronstadt on Receiving a 2019 Kennedy Center Honor

[@DawnBreaks76]

She has never ceased to amaze me. There's no one like Linda. She is truly one of the world's greatest treasures.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Amen to that !! :-)

[@rebeccalucero3666]

Well put💚

[@axeman2638]

isn't she just.

[@TimH-pu2dd]

@@juliecasey3283 Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@James-tf8vg]

Fabulous Linda. Never forget the song Hurt So Bad, so much emotion in her singing. Get well. My prayers are with you. An icon

[@JohnJohnson-sj8yr]

We are all fortunate to have known her singing. She defined a generation.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I agree 100 per cent !! :-)

[@lmccauley7319]

Amen to that!

[@paranormal33]

"She defined a generation." Really? That's a bit of a stretch, don't you think?

[@paranormal33]

@countrygirl countrymusiclover I think it's decent she's of Mexican Descent.

[@mexrasputin]

paranormal33 , very clever !!!!! those who don’t laugh .... didn’t get it

[@sandrachaidez4303]

She’s one of the best, very humble woman.

[@carmenwise2256]

Truly an amazing ARTIST & SINGER! LINDA YOU ARE GOOD.! Pun intended!😜🇺🇸😇💞

[@awarenessvillage]

I love her sense of humor. What a beautiful woman, inside and out.

[@garybuchanan6062]

Linda was the voice of my youth. Her voice was so pure. I'm so heppy to see her receive this award.

[@janishaldeman3339]

Intelligent, articulate, sincere, light hearted, deep thinking, funny, vulnerable, confident, successful, down to earth, passionate...what a woman!

[@galaxytrio]

Humble, smart and charming. She's a lovely person. Her reaction to Emmy-Lou Harris made my cry.

[@herbietunes]

Linda is one the greatest interpreters of songs that has ever lived....her combination of power and being able to soften it up even to a whisper is unmatched...I don't know much Linda, but I know I love you ! !

[@thomasbougher8930]

One of Linda's most endearing talents is her sense of humor. I will always be a grateful fan of this remarkable lady!

[@Classicrocker6119]

Linda is very intelligent and articulate. Her contribution to music can never be underestimated or taken lightly. A true legend!

[@snoops5581]

She’s truly a class act,beautiful inside & out. I love her honesty,sense of humor.

[@maurahobart5049]

Linda defined a whole generation of music and what I love most about her is she never ceased to explore a wide variety of genres, giving a “different drum” new meaning! Gutsy, incredibly talented woman.

[@jubalcalif9100]

You are SO right !! :-)

[@MrIndyjoe]

Maura Hobart I agree. I think Emmy Lou once described her as fearless. True.

[@christine3043]

Well said.

[@teck1a]

She never ceases to impress me. So articulate and witty.

[@lo5576]

WOW! What an intelligent woman and very well-spoken, eloquent, and humble. One of the best~

[@robertwong2218]

Sad to see her like this. She is still beautiful and elegant regardless. Thank you for KZbin for all those old video postings.

[@randyg.1027]

I think she still looks fantastic! So down to earth in her interviews, too. Love you Linda! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gustavinok4685]

A pin-up with killer pipes. No freaking pretending, no auto-tune and she didn't hang out with her publicist. Very much the real deal. Love her and her music still.

[@joemg82]

Best singer to ever do it. No other artist has had success in almost every genre. Her first spanish album is considered the best spanish album ever and is played at every family get together to this day. She is by far my favorite singer.

[@brownmut5518]

Linda you're a freaking legend . You and Elivis had the greatest singing voices I've ever heard

[@Swampzoid]

The word icon is thrown around a lot but Miss Linda Ronstadt is a true icon.

[@anagonzalez2211]

She certainly is! Such a great performer!. Not everyine can sing so many diffdrent sorts of songs and, do it to perfection. Thank u Linda!👏🏻👏🏻🙋‍♀️

[@bjoe74fm]

How can you not respect and admire or love Linda Ronstadt, super spunky Lady, even living with adversity she still loves life, you rock Linda

[@cici7739]

"I'm here for the food" haha Big love Linda! 💗

[@jubalcalif9100]

Yes ! When i heard her say that I almost fell off my chair laughing ! What a great sense of humor...I bet she's a lot of fun to hang out with !

[@jacobkemezys3453]

Me af!

[@cici7739]

@@jubalcalif9100 100%

[@judycolson6047]

Sophia Linda never did care much for awards. She may have come for those who came for her.

[@marias7599]

Jubal Calif I’ve noticed in many of her interviews that she has a great sense of humor. And it’s not surprising; intelligent people are humorous.

[@ljnona]

What an honor to have been able to interview Linda Ronstadt. How sad someone who was trying to just read the menu order of questions rather than have good banter with Linda was chosen. Read your bios Paula Reid.

[@paulrobinson8049]

I love the gentleness in her soul that is revealed in her interviews

[@darthvader6632]

Be strong Linda. We all are behind you. Blessings.

[@SethYasin]

She is brilliant and passionate.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indeed ! She never fails to amaze me ! :-)

[@lmccauley7319]

Yes she is very brilliant. One of a kind woman.

[@lisalotwin3154]

Excellent advice. What a strong opinionated woman with superior ideals and open heart to all music. An all woman mariachi band, I had no idea, made me so happy.

[@marias7599]

Lisa Lotwin Search for “Mariachi reina de Los Ángeles” A complete all female Mariachi band Also Divas but I like the first one more

[@movalle22]

@@marias7599 I love Mariachi Reina. They performed in Chicago years ago and we loved them. We were hoping they and/or Lila Downs had performed last night. They must not have been available.

[@RosePetal17]

I remember seeing Linda in Toronto at The Forum (music stage in the round within Ontario Place (on the edge of Lake Ontario) She was touring after recording her all Spanish album. Some dumb dumb actually yelled out "sing something in English!" LOL!!!

[@lisalotwin3154]

Rose Petal I agree with you. What kinda dumb dumb yells that?🙂

[@marias7599]

MOvalle Yes, they are great. Those ladies have been coached by José Hernández, the leader of “Mariachi sol de Mexico, so you can understand how wonderful of band they are. Being sincere, Flor de Toloache did good but Linda deserves the greatest quality because she only made great quality music; I hoped for “Mariachi Cobre” from Arizona or the legendary “Mariachi Vargas de Tecatlitlan” from México. That lady wasn’t recognized enough.

[@lnl3237]

Julie and Suzie, I concur! So grateful she was able to experience this richly deserved tribute. Kevin Kline used the word "literate" in his remarks to describe her-even in this brief interview, Ms. Ronstadt's breath of knowledge and wit are self-evident. I am confident she will continue to live a meaningful and purposeful life among family and friends. My favorite moment of the night was seeing those big brown eyes we know so well, well up with tears at the sight of her beloved friend, Emmylou Harris.

[@veronicaharris8950]

I caught that "literate" compliment! Spot on description!

[@katbowl9971]

Well said. ☺️

[@jubalcalif9100]

So well said and so well put ! I adore Ms Ronstadt so much ! Not only so wonderfully talented but what a sweet person & great soul ! My heart breaks to see her suffer but she's handling it with such admirable grace ! Such an iconic individual !

[@mindycrowe]

The most emotional moment for me was the duet with Aaron Neville and Trisha Yearwood. I sang that song at a family wedding with my brother in law.

[@sheilabrewster6810]

Linda has so much passion and love in her voice, always pouring her 💓 out in each lovely song. Linda, you will always be my favorite beautiful 👸 singer!

[@guitarra30001]

There is no question that Linda Ronstadt is truly an American treasure. I have the pleasure of meeting her briefly as she hired my band, the street minstrels, for fundraiser for a local Ballet Company in Tucson. I had the honor of singing a Cuban song to her with my group. The song was "veinte años". She was 5 feet away from me sitting at her table at the famous Hacienda Del Sol in Tucson. I shall never forget it. Thank you Miss Ronstadt for your enormous contribution to American and international Music. And what an absolutely beautiful tribute to you at the Kennedy Center Honors last night.

[@marias7599]

Frank Ross That’s a beautiful song

[@lnl3237]

...and I bet Ms. Ronstadt was just as pleased to meet you, Mr. Ross! She strikes me as someone who is completely without airs or pretension. What a keepsake memory!

[@guitarra30001]

Thank you Maria and Lorraine or your comments

[@thomasellis8586]

It breaks my heart to see such an amazingly talented singer and decent, good-hearted woman suffering from Parkinson's disease! God bless you, Linda.

[@nicoleweber5695]

She’s so beautiful 💗😭 it’s so weird to see her grow older, she’s forever young in my mind

[@francispower1418]

Nobody doesn't adore Linda Ronstadt. She opens her mouth to sing, she opens her mouth to talk, doesn't matter either way, she has just won over everyone. The priceless part of this interview is her advice to aspiring singers to master a musical instrument as a way or advancing their singing careers. So sage. And she would know.

[@popland1977]

One of the most remarkable female singers of all time. A benchmark by which vocal excellence is judged. Seeing my Dad slowly deteriorate with Parkinson's Disease, I know the struggle and my heart goes out to this wonderful woman.

[@fernandomezagaldos4240]

The Queen Of Rock,I Love Linda!!

[@duanemousseau3699]

Don't forget she is Queen of Country as well. I love to hear her song country songs. She had something for everybody.

[@duanemousseau3699]

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[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

Queen of everything. Was there anything she could not sing? No!

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

Correction! Queen of Country Rock.

[@duanemousseau3699]

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[@stevenmartin1677]

I'm a nurse's aide, and she reminds me of one of my favorite residents I take care of. I can tell her soul is kind

[@winniem1989]

even with Parkinson, she still has a sense of humor and so loving

[@skygazer6898]

Linda's attitude to this disease that has affected her greatly has never dampened her positive and uplifting attitude...An inspiration

[@curtismichael4703]

An absolute stellar vocalist.

[@SuzieGutie]

Still a beautiful woman!

[@jubalcalif9100]

I totally agree ! Love her sweet smile & wonderful sense of humor !

[@axeman2638]

those eyes make me melt.

[@glenbo2464]

Exactly !

[@michaelbarnhart2593]

Absolutely!

[@lmccauley7319]

Yes she is.

[@kayemtee5312]

The depth of her intellect is as impressive as the voice I have loved for close to fifty years.

[@andydavidson4108]

We have put so many miles in the car together. Love you always Linda. I cry every time I see you with that dreaded disease, but I will always have your music.

[@ralphhendriks1460]

Linda always stayed true to herself, love her for that. I treasure all the fantastic music she's made, outstanding singer.

[@jayceewriter7826]

Such a treasure

[@jubalcalif9100]

I have a notion to second THAT emotion !! :-)

[@lmccauley7319]

Amen.

[@robtwelve2589]

Linda Ronstadt Jim Croce and cat Stevens defined my young life in the 70s . Thank god we had them. Got me thru some tough times . I still have Linda’s poster from the seventies. Only poster I’ve ever had.

[@anamonge9117]

Love her!

[@minniemejia7861]

Beautiful and humble... outstanding woman! One of my father's n' my favorites! Thank you, Linda, for sharing your talent with us n' the world! Many blessings to you!

[@Beagle3561]

An American classic. An American treasure. This award was way overdue, and well deserved. Linda, although you won't read this, your music was a big part of my life, as well as millions of others. My "music bookcase" (no digital downloads then) in my teens and 20's were stocked with Ronstadt LP's, and I cherish them to this day. Thank you for your contribution to the American, and world, musical lexicon.

[@jennyc9360]

Great voice. Very smart. Humble. Funny. Devoted to friends. Linda Ronstadt is a model for joy, success, and bravery in illness.

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Bothered me seeing her shake... '' father time '' can be so heartless.

[@rynehancock1882]

Jerry Langlois it’s fucking ruthless. Reminds me of Angela Bofill.

[@nancyvarela7927]

The most amazing voice of all time!!!

[@superfly19751]

She’s truly amazing in each and every way.

[@susanmurphy958]

I love 💝 this woman. I've seen her in concert five times. I am grateful for her and that she is still live. Bless you Linda.

[@deadandburied7626]

Bless her humble soul❤

[@KoffiZuckerberg]

She was there for the food. i laughed so hard for that. I love her

[@mccellen]

The best and most loved vocalist in our lives..

[@jimchance6059]

We still want to listen. We still want to champion Linda and that rare voice. We still want to protect her from the evil doers.

[@billnaus9244]

I'm glad I grew up during the 60s and 70s music.....what a beautiful woman........with a beautiful voice.

[@Pomp67]

I just have to say her spirit is incredible. A legend! Love you and Thank you!

[@IsabelMartinez-hl3yc]

Linda has always been one of my favorite artists and I felt that she was never acknowledged for her talent up until now. Congratulations to a fine lady, artist with a beautiful soul!....praying for a cure.....

[@edithlazenby5839]

Heartbreaking to see her like this..one of my absolute favorite artist of all time!! ❤️

[@m.e.d.7997]

Maybe so but she makes quite a lovely appearance here.

[@ShereenGholami]

Truly heartbreaking, to see her at this stage. Beautiful voice, beautifull appearreance and one of kind woman, nice soul. Compare to now a day celebrities.

[@tjwash2]

What a wonderful tribute! So nice to see Linda take it all in and feel the emotions.

[@daviddennie294]

Saw her in concert twice in the 70s (once with The Eagles opening(!), once with Andrew Gold). Still among the peak experiences of my life. Linda Ronstadt is a great American, and one of the greatest singers ever.

[@9sunskungfu]

One of my earliest memories of music, was Different drum. I was maybe 3 or 4 years old , it was the late 70s. I was walking with my mom to the shops on a late afternoon and for the some reason this faded memory of mine puts that song to it. For many years i wondered who sang that song, it wasn't until i heard it been played in the background of a movie in 2012 that i was able to search it and found who sang that beautiful song i heard as a child that stuck with me all these years. I never would have guessed it was Linda Ronstadt and i never thought i'd ever hear it again. Such a lovely melodic tune, i am happy it came back to me again. Congratulations to you Linda, you deserve this, thank you for the music you gave us.

[@windsong1a]

Nice.

[@NevadaBoss]

truly a national treasure..i had the pleasure of interviewing Linda several years ago and she couldn't have been nicer or more friendly..and, of course, one of THE greatest female vocalists of the 20th century. A well deserved honor to a great American.

[@jmatt4life]

I am a lifelong fan of the phenomenal talent and worldwide wonder that is Linda Ronstadt!

[@allisonandre3098]

She's still stunning

[@kenbrownfield6584]

I have had a lifelong crush on Linda, and I still do. Wonderfully talented icon for my generation, and she's humble and charming....at 2:10 she said " I'm here for the food " LOL. She's just amazing !

[@leefrancis190]

Linda Ronstadt,what can I say,a legend of the industry,she is so humble and lovely,hopefully we will have another Linda years to come

[@jeffbengert2863]

I have always loved this woman's voice; she was my idol growing up. I'm 57. It saddens me to see her struggling here; I realize I, we, are going to lose her in time and that hurts, "Hurts So Bad". She did her way, and I truly respect her for that. Thank you Linda Ronstadt. You will never know how much happiness you brought to my life, but you most certainly did.

[@jeffrichey3623]

Quite possibly one of the most authentic and down-to-earth music icons we have. Awesome to see her here. Appreciate her contributions and the joy she still brings to so many,

[@warrenvoy3272]

The real deal - divine pipes. Always eclectic, always pushing, always her own woman. Beloved - deeply, madly, truly.

[@roseguzmanchin]

I love you Hermosa. Your music will never ever die!

[@Horrid1960]

Love the brilliant answers to the standard, 'how do you feel...' questions. Always a classic ...

[@pbrucpaul]

She's still Cute. The finest versatile female singer ever!

[@mexrasputin]

pbruc brooks , have you heard “ canciones de mi padre “ ? “ Songs from my father “ She sings in Spanish ..... beautiful voice ....

[@m.e.d.7997]

Men LOVED Linda back in the day.

[@pbrucpaul]

@@mexrasputin Yeah. I heard her and Jimmy Valdez Mariachi band in a concert in L.A. on KZbin. I saw Bonnie Raite in the audience applaud shaking her head in amazement (La Cigarra). But the one that blew me away was with the Nelson Riddle orchestra when she did "What's New" a number from the '40's and early '50's and the way she could hold a note. flawlessly. I said "That's it. She can sing Anything." Not even Streissand or any other singer, had that versatility.

[@mexrasputin]

pbruc brooks , she sure is amazing ... I’m glad her mind is still very alert .... and she still has her beauty ....

[@pbrucpaul]

@@mexrasputin Yeah Bro, but look at how Muhammed Ali progressed with his Parkinson's; Sad. I saw her back in' '75 in Tucson. She came up to the micorphone, a bit nervous and shy. She said "Good to be home again, and my band gets to go over to my Mom's and feast out on Tacos and Tamales" And when that band started playing "You're no Good" man did she change and sang like flawlessly. She's lead a Full Life Man. Have a good Holiday, and Prospero Ano Nuevo; Peace

[@marilouo4321]

Wow! What intelligent responses Ms Ronstadt gave. I'm proud that she and I share a hometown of Tucson, Arizona

[@gerardomerino9419]

Un duro final para una cantante que nos ha alegrado tanto la vida con su obra .

[@LoverofSunflowernBees]

Pray for Linda please, pray for a cure for Parkinson’s , my mom is 73 and she has Parkinson’s too.

[@SandyWells]

I will

[@EagleRockers]

My husband was diagnosed last year. So far, so good. I'll say a prayer for your mom and all those afflicted.

[@rachelarmel7547]

John Gray the famous author has pretty much cured himself of Parkinson's and explains how he came up with an all natural protocol on his website. JohnGray.com or marsvenus.com

[@KR-kf7fy]

I have a book it tells you how you can heal yourself from sicknesses and diseases, and its backed up by the Bible. If you'd like me to send you the PDF I'd be more then happy to.

[@maryellenstankovich1511]

I will also. My mom is 84 and has Parkinson's also. Such a cruel disease 😢🙏

[@dougmaas985]

So fortunate that I was a young man in the 70s witnessing the music of that decade with Linda leading the way. Linda, a truly fabulous person.

[@pamflowers8364]

"I'm here for the food." That made me laugh. Linda Ronstadt had the best voice of any singer I ever heard. She is amazing, brave, and so intelligent.

[@bebopbarreto]

my dad died of parkinsons and in the end the throat muscle were affected and he choked to death ...it is a horrible disease...I feel very sorry for Linda but very grateful for her singing and what she stood for in this life....amazing she still can speak as well as she does in this video...praying for her for sure

[@evanhughes1510]

She doesn’t have Parkinson’s per se, what she has is called suoranuclear palsy

[@gilly198]

Whst a gracious woman & still has her sence of humor!

[@rebeccastratton4114]

Ms Ronstadt, I have loved your work for years, still do. Thank you for sharing your talent, your story and now your memories. God Bless.

[@theresabollman8061]

I loved her "then" and I love her now. Praying for a cure for all sufferers.

[@RosePetal17]

I feel like crying seeing Linda now! She is one of the best vocalists of my generation!! I've loved her music since I was a teen!!! She is incredibly knowledgeable about music. I wish she could teach. I learned a lot just from this short segment. "Thank you for the music, Linda!"

[@lnl3237]

Yes, Rose. She could give online courses! Next best thing is reading her memoir and listening to her interviews. As I read or watch them, I KZbin artists and performances she references. She has taken me on a fascinating musical journey!

[@kgs202]

I am so happy for her... she so much deserves this recognition.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Right On !! Could not agree more !! :-)

[@peterj.andros3996]

Bullshit.

[@williamwachsman696]

Peter J. Andros spoke like a true “Donald”

[@randyventresca4152]

So smart and cute. Such a great attitude. But, it hurts to see her in bad health and watching her hands tremble. She still has so much to offer.

[@cathyl4953]

She may have slowed down but she is sharp as a tack. An encyclopedia of music! Gosh I love her!

[@WilliamDavis-qy9rl]

To me she Is the greatest voice in the world, so sad she's ill and we will never have anything new. Saw her in Princetonin 1973, Get closer tour,Mad love tour, Canciones of my father tour, at Barnes and Nobles(Linda and a harp player) doing her Childrens album and With Marvin Hamlisch doing What's New and classics also Western Wall with Emmy Lou Harris at the Tower theater and at the Mann music center .First record I ever purchased was Different Drum, a 45rpm for 77cents when I was 10 now I'm 64Every lp.and CD since then. I knew what I liked a "long long time" ago. I'm going to Miss that voice. Adios my friend I will always love you.

[@luismorrison4005]

Linda mi linda gracias x tus canciones en español

[@salmuleville7660]

Queen of hi-fidelity vinyl and even more mesmerizing Live. The interviewer sounds like she is talking to a child. Linda, Cool as ever.

[@jeffbengert2863]

Totally agree. The interviewer is awful, and you know what? You know Linda thinks the same about her as well and is giggling inside....

[@dextrovert]

She owned the interview by speaking with intelligence and humbleness. She definitely didn’t have time for being spoken down too, yet was gracious in equal measure.

[@bradchis1003]

WOW,WOW,WOW, What a truly amazing woman. Her voice was incredible. Even listening to her talk is mesmerizing. Thanks for all the wonderful songs.

[@terrystates3356]

I was thrilled to see Linda on her special night enjoying it all. What a very special lady and my favorite female artist. I watched a post ceremony interview with Paula Reid and she is just so humble full of grace. And her sense of humor is delightful. What a wonderful night for her and her fans!

[@cmc8601]

I worship and adore her. She and her music have been with me since my first days at college. She is the best ever.

[@karenmicheleosburn9556]

Thank you Linda Ronstadt for all of the unforgettable songs you have sung for us!! You are still so beautiful and definitely one of a kind! Love you!

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

An inspirational lady indeed. I absolutely adore Linda Ronstadt.

[@RosebudKane41]

I’m a 29 year old second generation Linda Ronstadt fan! She is truly a national treasure!! 💕✌🏻

[@javidcabreragutierrez594]

WE LOVE YOU, LINDA RONSTADT. Nobody has ever done it like you.

[@beautifullovebirds4574]

Love Mrs. Linda Ronstadt she is a beautiful amazing inspiring Icon.

[@7Steveski]

What a voice! And humble too. I still pray for her.

[@vinniep3315]

WhAt an incredible lifetime , from early childhood till now . An amazing heart wrenching honor Made me cry