Linda Ronstadt RETURNS to her Mexican roots! Let's analyse what's happening!

[@brandy012173]

THAT is singing like a BOSS!!! The breath control alone is insane.

[@jonrosen7980]

Someone posted this on another Linda video... Willy Nelson said "There are only two kinds of men in the world. Those who have a hopeless crush on Linda Ronstadt, and those who have never heard of her." 🙂

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Linda did everything! Pop, rock, country, jazz, mariachi and opera. She not only did it all, but did it all brilliantly.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Sorry. I left out the blues. She did that too.

[@gilraenn29]

She could have done opera too.

[@stevereed8786]

This is different. People like me grew up listening to Ronstadt but when this landed we had no clue what range, what power and how Mexican she is. This is her Masterpiece. I have no idea what the lyrics are but I know exactly what they mean. This Album is a must. She will have you speaking beautiful Spanish in no time.

[@toniallen1130]

I am from Tucson AZ, Linda’s home town. I was privileged to see her perform with Mariachi Vargas. She is the real deal!! Not to mention the music genes run strong in her extended family. Her cousin was our next door neighbor for years and he had a band as well. ❤️

[@erikalopez3627]

Canta precioso, además pronuncia perfectamente el español, sin nada de acento!!!

[@julzy3]

Linda Ronstadt is an incredibly gifted singer. She held those perfectly belted out notes spot on the line. Every time. Every performance. Thanks!

[@robertdaniels2549]

Note that she goes from the sustained note to the 'singing/talking' without taking another breath. Incredible power.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

Folks in the comments are mentioning a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, but it was mis-diagnosed and Linda now knows she has Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This mimics PD, but is a different brain disorder. I love that she says, "English was for speaking and Spanish was for singing." That was how she grew up and lived much of her life. All of her music/songs are _increíble_ but I love Love LOVE her _Canciones de Mi Padre_ it's amazing. Live strong, beautiful woman and thank YOU, Fil! Great analysis!

[@alanna8983]

Thanks for clarifying the disorder Linda has. I try to correct people on it when I can. Parkinson disease is in my family and educating on the difference is important.

[@brianloftus563]

Ask saint charbel mahklouf to miraculously heal linda rondstadt

[@brianloftus563]

Spread to all her true fans!!!❤

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

I wonder if this is the same condition that Katharine Hepburn had? She had a condition that people incorrectly thought was Parkinson’s because it caused a head tremor, but it wasn’t. (It was something that was also in her family genes… I think she said her grandfather had the same condition.)

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

No Linda didn’t speak Spanish at the time she made these recordings.

[@The5Leeses]

I love Linda. I pray we keep her a long time.

[@mikemaricle9941]

I fell hopelessly in love with Linda in 1974 when I was 13.

[@teresatorres8540]

I agree 100 percent losing her would break a lot of hearts because she is a national treasure.

[@lnl3237]

She turned 77 yesterday, July 15th. So grateful she made it this far. I know she was never motivated by awards and accolades, but I do hope she knows how much joy and knowledge about music she has given us.

[@jonrosen7980]

@@lnl3237 YES!

[@pbohearn]

@@mikemaricle9941me too

[@metsogrand]

Such a beautiful and powerful voice . I loved her joining Emmylou and Dolly in the Trio albums .

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the most wonderful voices of our time. Her Mexican songs are so perfect. She made hits of some of Warren Zevon's songs. She was capable of singing in all genres. Thank you, Fil. It is sad that she can no longer sing.

[@pbohearn]

Not to mention, Elvis Costello, George Gershwin and Lowell George.

[@M123OCT]

That was mind-blowingly brilliant. I cannot bring myself to describe her as a vocalist - she is a singer, and one of the most accomplished singers of the 20th century, if not the most accomplished. There was simply nothing she could not do, and do brilliantly. What a woman!

[@erinlast2627]

Clear, powerful, tender and unadorned. In person her pipes were mesmerizing. Most sing what they think they can, Linda sang what she wanted. A fine instrument played to emotional perfection. Thanks for the appreciate of this rarest of songbirds.

[@c.henderson2663]

Linda released the album Canciones de Mi Padre (Songs of my Father) in 1987 to honor her Mexican heritage. The album immediately became a global smash hit. At 2½ million US sales, it stands as the biggest selling non-English language album in American record history. Linda is unparalleled, she sampled many music genres and was a smashing success in all of them.

[@lnl3237]

...and I bet Fil's reaction will help to sell a whole lot more!

[@Terri_MacKay]

A few months ago, I watched a concert of hers from the mid 70's, and a documentary on her Parkinson's diagnosis. The documentary was on right after the concert where we had just watched her belt out hit after hit, and the realization that THAT voice was gone was just heartbreaking. Definitely one of the great female pop/rock voices ever...her versions of Blue Bayou, Desperado, and You're No Good are classics. She's had so many hits, it's hard to pick a favourite, but I do love her duets with Aaron Neville...their voices were magic together.

[@alanna8983]

Terri_MacKay, Linda does not have Parkinson disease. She has progressive supranuclear palsy. It can be mistaken for Parkinsons but is a very different condition.

[@Terri_MacKay]

@@alanna8983 Thank you for the correction. 😊😊 There was a short scene in the documentary where she was singing at home with her family. She said that she could give up singing publicly, but she could never give it up altogether. 🎶🎶

[@24starchild]

Very sad, I did not actually know the details of her illness. Through all of those hits, though, I do believe my favorite is still beat of a different drum. 💕🙏

[@onofreandojera3052]

I’fe been a long time fan of Linda but I never knew that she has Mexican blood. Nice to know your idol’s heritage

[@onofreandojera3052]

Thank you for reacting to this mariachi

[@wlsnpndrvs8593]

I am absolutely certain I’m not alone, when I say, my heart melts when her beautiful voice cracks in the certain areas of the song. Always next to Anne wilson for me.

[@davidadams9391]

I saw her several times in Texas and she was always “spot on“ and fabulous. She was just showing todays singers that you can do it without auto tune! Thanks Fil 😂

[@pamherman6363]

Her voice is clear and perfect and beautiful.

[@timmoye5706]

Linda is one too the best singers of my time all aspects of that voice. never get tired of listening to her.

[@maryv4363]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the few singers I've seen who are better live. Her voice is so amazingly powerful in person that I was completely caught off guard. Operatic quality. So her bang on even vibrato shows the power in her voice. Love this, so exciting and fun to watch. I like how she's embracing her heritage and Spanish. I took Spanish but here, in Detroit, it's spoken at such lightning speed it's really hard to follow. Impressive skills with the band. This was a fun one Fil!

[@King35Fan]

Linda’s voice is exceptional in all ways in this live performance: volume, subtlety, technique, perfect enunciation of multi-syllabic lyrics at a rapid-fire rate, and delivering the song in the cultural manner that was not only appropriate to the genre (ranchera) but doing so exceptionally. One doesn’t have talent because of one’s family or how many times one listens to a genre or multiple genres. If that were the case sons and daughters would have as much talent or even more so than their parents. The same applies to siblings. Linda had a gift that she worked hard and consistently to refine. Those who are aware of the challenges within this genre and this song in particular would hear and appreciate each note and breath and stylistic technique regardless of whether or not it happened in a blink of the eye.

[@lnl3237]

Such an insightful comment. Thank you.

[@debbier938]

Hi Fil, What a fun genre of music always so upbeat and energizing! Linda does an outstanding job vocally on this song. She had some amazing breath control on some of the phrases she was doing. You can’t possibly pull that off if you are a mediocre singer. She was right on the notes, right on the beat and beautifully expressed the song. Awesome analysis of Linda and her musical versatility…!! Muchas Gracias..Debbie☮️

[@AdrianSiller]

WoW...Mr. Fil I genuinely enjoyed your comments on Linda's singing. As a great fan of Linda, I thank you for recognizing my cultures music. Oh, and great observation on Mariachi music and singing. My respect for you has been greatly elevated. Keep up the great videos Señor...

[@carolinasbeauty]

Your analysis was a thing of beauty, Fil. I've listened to Linda's songs in Spanish although 3 yrs of Spanish in High School didn't help me understand a word! This genre is captivating because no one knew she could do it, and do it so well. It's like she spent her whole life doing this. I'm happy for her that she stood up to the record label and said, "I'm going to do this!" And the albums sold millions! Bravo, Linda!

[@pjesf]

I can’t believe I missed this analysis video. She is the only artist I can think of whose vocal improvement can be heard with the naked ear from the beginning of her career to the point where she started losing that gorgeous voice. She is also an exemplary human being. Prayers for Ms Ronstadt 🙏🏻❤️😍

[@chriholt]

Fil, my wife and I can't thank you enough for this analysis video. We took her parents to Linda's concert in San Francisco in 1987 and were absolutely blown away. We had been listening to her "Canciones de mi Padre" CD for quite a while already, but her live performance was amazing. Mariachi Vargas is probably the best mariachi group ever, an amazing group of musicians! One thing to add to your awesome analysis was that song was the *finale* to her show, so she had been singing for probably 90 minutes at that point. Thanks again!

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

Those dancers were really good. And Linda was awesome as usual. Hers was one of the first albums I bought when I started earning.

[@terischick9562]

This is another example of why she was such a great singer, and why I prefer her over many other recent singers. She could sing so many genres. It was this style that you hear in her renditions of other songs, most notably Blue Bayou. That yodel!

[@lnl3237]

Listen to her last note in the song "Adios." So similar. So beautiful.

[@robertmray]

LOVE Linda! By far one of best talents of our time.

[@daverigby23]

Great choice. La Cigarra from the same show is also worth a look

[@terischick9562]

Yes! The breath control is amazing.

[@TheDivayenta]

And Linda also starred as Mabel in the film, The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan. Her song is Poor Wandering One. I love those mariachi “ barky crying” sounds she does which connote soul and passion.

[@cathyortiz1280]

Linda Rondstadt was amazing!! She was so versatile! Could do opera, Country, pop, Spanish/Mexicali music, etc. One of my idols growing up. Her career was like her saying, "I wanna do Mexican music" & the record company resists - then she wins a Grammy for best Foreign music lp. She wants to do big band music, record label resist but she wins & she gets another Grammy, etc. The albums title "Canciones de Mi Padre" translated to English is "Songs for my father." Her dad was Mexican-American & he sang these types of songs. Her mom was German decent. My dad was also Mexican-American & my mom was from English decent. So I can't describe how great it was having a female half Mexican-American represented in the media.

[@r3drift]

Aww ❤

[@debbiechang5781]

From what I have learned of her process, Linda worked long and hard to produce the proper sound for this particular music. I don’t speak Spanish either but I enjoy every minute of listening to her perform these songs. I cannot say enough in praise of her. 🌺✌️

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Linda was the voice of my post-Earth Day life. She went through so many genre of music, all of it masterful. Today she has Parkinsons Disease. A video like this showcasing her to a younger audience who would do well to discover her amazing repertoire, and giving her a message of love and respect.

[@nancy9891]

This was fun to see the pitch monitoring software with Linda’s magical voice. She made this album because she listened to Mexican music growing up and wanted to honor it. She went double platinum with this s sound, filled concert halls and did her thing in Spanish. She sang in Spanish but could not speak it well. Unbelievable ability ❤❤

[@SargentEdgedTools]

Her Grandfather and Aunt were Latin singers, her Dad was also a singer, they sang at home a lot, there were several singers in her family.

[@jonrosen7980]

@@SargentEdgedTools Almost all of the Ronstadts were musical. Her brothers were in local bands which played at high school and other events. I was fortunate to grow up in Tucson in the 50s/60s and had many opportunities to hear her before she got really famous (she used to sing at one of our local clubs The Minus One).

[@jor5204]

10,000,000 albums worldwide

[@ccpizzarotti]

@@jor5204Try 100,000,000. You dropped a zero.

[@jor5204]

@ccpizzarotti you are correct TypeO on my part

[@loriematthews6418]

She was definitely holding that note! 😆 Always thought Linda was a wonderful person, and beautiful too! Thanks Fil!🌷

[@mikedineen7857]

She is the greatest vocalist of all time. There is no argument against that statement.

[@Smannellites]

Thanks for this. I love Linda Ronstadt's singing but I had no idea that she had done these songs. Her ability is just outstanding and she is so versatile.

[@ginnyvogel7754]

Her biography, Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir (2013), is worth reading to explore her musical journey and influences. Can't wait to read her new book just out this year. She is so intelligent and driven but always genuine, utterly feminine, and comfortable in herself.

[@lilykam5605]

I grew up with Linda’s music since her time with the Stone Ponies. She is an amazing singer and I dare say one of the very best in my generation. This was her return to her roots which I love. She even did an unbelievable performance on Broadway in Pirates of the Penzance. If you hear it you will realize how truly great of a singer she is. ❤

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

There is a fantastic peruvian vocalist backed up by indigenous instruments. I saw her in concert about 15 yrs ago. I understood maybe 20% of what she sang - and it did not matter. She communicated so clearly. Linda Ronstadt - one of my sisters favorites of all time

[@The5Leeses]

Linda, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton were fantastic and won awards. She’s from Tucson not far from where I lived in Scottsdale arizona

[@deadandburied7626]

Happy 77th birthday on July 15th Linda! 👁️👁️ 🌮🎸

[@olgaramirez7739]

Linda Rondstant is so versatile in her singing! I love her . Thank you for listening to her Spanish songs

[@tomcruise8603]

My favorite singer of all time

[@SunShine-oc5dj]

I was fortunate to Linda preform this in Albuquerque,New Mexico. She and the Mariachis were fantastic! When she was lead singer in The Stone Ponies during the 1960’s I so loved her voice and heartfelt music. A once in a lifetime great female vocalist!! Thank you Linda for giving us the gift of your talent in music!!❤💃🏻

[@Doohanfan]

I had the great fortune of attending a concert here in El Paso, TX with her, Vicente Fernandez & Alejandro Fernandez. She absolutely slayed & in my opinion, did a much better job than the other two. Thank you for doing this song!!! There are plenty more songs that she sings in Spanish that are great. Great shirt by the way.

[@gstlb]

This music has such amazing spirit. I’m lucky here in central Texas to hear this kind of music often. Thanks for another wonderful analysis!

[@martinlee8907]

By pure chance I found a copy of Linda`s "Canciones De Mi Padre" album (on which this track features) at a charity shop here in the U.K. just over a week ago in excellent condition for just £1. I wasn`t aware of the albums release but just took a punt on it. I`ve always liked her voice and been amazed that she`s never been as appreciated here in the U.K to the same extent as in the U.S. apart from the odd few singles that hit the charts. I will be seeking out more of her back catalogue to enjoy

[@deadandburied7626]

Thank you for another Linda appraisal 🎉

[@angelagraham3911]

Thank you so so much for this analysis! I still have this cassette and played it repeatedly when it was released. I saw the concert on PBS Chicago and fell in love with it immediately. While I have been a life long fan since hearing "Different Drum" I love this music from her the best! So talented, such a vocal perfectionist and just so pleasing to the ears and eyes of course, she's beautiful. Loved watching your face watching this video!!!

[@EvilSkeptic]

Because I loved this music already, what Ronstadt did here blew my mind. Just another fantastic turn of hers. I was lucky enough to see it live.

[@rossmurray6849]

Linda Ronstadt can do anything ... and has done everything. My favorite phase of her career remains her early country period with the Stone Poneys.

[@marktait2371]

By coincidence i was reading her story in time life 1968 mag about her time with the stone poneys and different drum i have the capitol swirl single 45 and stone ppneys featuring l.s. but havent listened to yet

[@christopherjones4902]

Small correction. The stone poneys were more folk than country.

[@RosaKay55]

Well, that’ll wake you up in case you were nodding off! Thanks for your enjoyable analysis of this very talented lady!

[@redwoods7370]

"Charreada- A rodeo-like event in Mexico that involves competitive equestrian events that have their roots in Spain. Charrería- The culture that stems from the charreada, including the costume, music, food, and tools found at the event."

[@dianecooper7502]

A Living Legend. We are blessed!

[@Sotzume]

Cannot express my appreciation more...your explanations and analysis of singers is just so wonderful..and right on...Mariachi singing is very specific...and Rondstadt was fabulous at it. I personally think her Meixcan songs were her best.

[@lhilare]

I love the fact that she sang in so many styles and genres, and did it so well so well. I was so lucky to see her twice in concert. I love her country singing, her Cajun album and her Spanish especially. After her first Spanish album I wrote her a fan letter asking her to do another album and include a certain song. She did (although probably not because of my request haha)!

[@genevieveschorr3857]

I hope you do an analysis on her singing the American songbook. Touring with her was the highlight of my life ! Great job Fil! ❤ She was taking Spanish lessons when i started working for her in April 1983.

[@vickiebasolo6400]

Great to see this music and video. I take issue with Fil (but I like him) when he says how easy it is for LR to do this genre of music. Certainly, she was familiar with mariachi music from her youth, but I think she put tons of work into perfecting the style. In other words, she is a brilliant vocalist and a perfectionist when it comes to her music and has put the work in to capture every genre she has mastered including country, rock, Mexican/mariachi, big band and operetta. I don't know another artist that has accomplished the level of mastery across genres like LR. I am so thankful for her work and for the joy it's brought to my life.

[@lnl3237]

Lovely comment. Saw a video of her working with a famous Spanish singer whose name escapes me right now, but he was helping her with the correct Spanish pronunciation of words. She was such a diligent student.

[@steventhaw3765]

History's Greatest Singing Voice!!!

[@retiredarchitect3462]

She is absolutely amazing!

[@martymasden2737]

Wow this vido was major awsom, love to see more of this type of music. Thank You😉

[@perseapolaris9015]

Hey,, Fil. 🌟 My mother was spanish..She knew a lot of latinos standards.!! Inclusing this one. Memories for me..Linda has a powerful voice. Thank you, Fil for this Spanish . Moment..! YOu're gorgeous and so cool personn.💌👑🫂 One day, you will make a video on flamenco..? !!✨

[@gemmafernandez1234]

Hallo Fil, this comment is dedicated to you💞I apologize for my English that is a little bit rusty, hoping I'll be able to explain my thought. I've never seen a guy like you: with a t-shirt of ACDC while keeping time of a Mexican Song!! I followed you in other videos and you look in the same situation, you keep time of every kind of music!!! Your love for music is AMAZING!!! You should teach it in schools, you are unique!!! I esteem you deeply., God bless you and thank you for sharing your passion with us!!!👏❤️🎼❤️👍🤗🇪🇸🇮🇹

[@CalebAchsah]

@gemmafernandez1234 - Yes, Fil is quite magnificent. He absolutely nailed that double-time 6/8 guitar beat. Incredible!

[@BeckyM154]

Wow. Nobody can do it like Linda.

[@drewpall2598]

With Linda's vocals and Fil's analysis and pitch monitoring software I knew this has to be good! 👍

[@sabocikotic7632]

Great Linda Maria Ronstadt. Super performance!

[@reba5679]

I saw this show in my city way back when. What an amazing, strong voice!

[@maggiem.5904]

Wow! This whole performance was amazing, Linda especially, but the whole ensemble. I just loved the dancers! I can’t believe she was able to hold those long belted-out notes and then add and elaborate phrase onto the end. What a powerful performance, what a powerful woman!

[@TheVigilant109]

Linda had a wonderful talent. A sad loss that she cannot sing now. Great analysis as usual

[@jwilliam2255]

She is certainly the most popular female vocalist ever recorded. She is also one of the most versatile ever recorded. She had never sung traditional Mariachi professionally. She decided to learn the style well enough to record to her standards and she just did it. It didn't take her long. Absolutely world class ability. She could sing any style she decided to learn.

[@susanfeil7729]

I love listening to her sing and especially that song! I was a Spanish teacher and most of my native speakers’ parents came from Mexico so this is a favorite and to hear her do it the way it should be done, was great! I’ve heard it plenty of times by kids in Mariachi bands but she is so good!

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Hi Fil Though I'm not qualified, I whole-heartedly agree with you - good singers can sing anything. Like Karen Carpenter, Linda has an amazing and instantly recognisable voice. I've been a fan since her 'Different Drum' days with The Stone Poneys. I also loved her albums with Nelson Riddle. Thanks so much for your assessment of yet another talented artist from the past.

[@lynhenderson7168]

Thank you, had never seen this side of her. Superb!❤

[@Fairplayer43]

Thank you señor!!!❤😊 Linda is just a gift that keeps on giving! Is hard to cover all that immensity of talent. Isn't it?

[@lindadescafano3749]

I really enjoyed this performance by Linda Ronstadt. I always liked her music and had an album of standards she recorded with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra called "What's New". She has a beautiful voice and as always great analysis Fil!

[@SootHead]

Why is it that a talent like this has to lose her voice? Such a loss to her and to the world. I saw an interview recently and you can tell it's taken a toll on her.

[@robbiet8583]

Another music love of mine… Linda Rondstadt ! Thank you!

[@jeaninia]

Thank you for this! Linda was the first concert I attended back in 1980! I started at the top! lol 💕

[@spacemissing]

When Linda nailed a note, the lumber was guaranteed to never come apart again.

[@plmernie]

I was thrilled when she went back to her roots and put out a series of Albums on Mariachi music, which showed what her remarkable voice was capable of and highlighting Mariachi Music to the world. Thank you for spotlighting Linda Ronstadt and her supernova 💥 talent ⭐💫🤘✌

[@mikenixon2401]

Lnida Ronstadt has long been my biggest celebrity crush, and it is alight with my wife. My heart has a special place for her as she lives with MS. I too have a rare brain disease that has drastically impacted my life. That said we are both more than our disease. Being in south Texas I am happy she was able to record and perform this album.

[@bonnienandino6942]

She's fabulous!!!

[@susannay.3437]

I never understood the hype about Linda Ronstadt's singing... until I heard her sing this.❤

[@rrolison]

For some odd reason, listening to her sing this song brought tears to this old man’s eyes. Linda Ronstadt could sing anything in her day. There are very few performers that can reach into your chest, grab you by the heart and make you feel the song. Linda is among the best of them.

[@80sLady480]

Yay!! I love Linda Ronstad! Your Spanish is great! You Rock!!!🤟🏼

[@katherinem.4414]

I like you because you will look at all kinds of music, provided it is good…..that’s admirable. Thank you for your open-mindedness!!

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

As one can tell, Linda is very proud of her Mexican Roots, and it comes out in her Soul and Songs

[@Guardducks]

This video could have gone on all night and I worked ne here watching. That's how good Linda is, one could talk about her all night and you still wouldn't be finished. Great one fil . 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tammydoolittle6054]

I love Linda! I loved listening to a lot of her songs as i was growing up. She is a beautiful woman, and she has an amazing voice. This video was very entertaining and i enjoyed it. Thanks for another great analysis, I loved your guitar demonstration and your smile! Keep up the good work! 😉🤘

[@judd442009]

Thanks, Phil, for the analysis of this Linda Ronstadt performance--she was amazing belting out the notes of her beloved heritage along with the accompaniment of the mariachis. One almost forgets her being the one who sang "Long, Long Time."

[@dmcarp2807]

What a style flip! Checked out 1 of your two earlier Ronstadt analysis vids, "You're no good"-- same vocal power. Versatility, for sure.

[@djdissi]

Thank you for doing this request Fil :)

[@djpenton779]

Linda is my favorite vocalist of all time. I was born in Tucson Arizona, as was Linda. It breaks my heart that she ended up with Parkinsons disease.

[@jdjohnson7299]

Thanks for the analysis Fil. If you want to hear her show off her breath control, listen to "La Cigarra" live from the same tour. Amazing.

[@pjesf]

OMG yes - she does such an amazing job on that vocal 😍

[@geniej9093]

Excellent explanations and insights to how this is accomplished. LR is so loved.

[@emilyvillagomez9859]

This song is a very well known Ranchera song. Vibrato is a common future in this style of Music. Linda sings it beautifully. Would love to see you analyze other artist from the genra like Pedro infante or Aida Cuevas.