Linda Ronstadt RRHOF Induction 2014 Part 2

Part two of Linda Ronstadt 2014 Induction to the Roch and Roll Hall of Fame

[@scoutfinch2466]

They all do a fine tribute - yet it enforces the truth - Ronstadt's voice was unique in power, clarity, warmth and her natural vibe is deeply missed.

[@rgurtiza]

I thought Carrie had the strongest voice, but no where near the powerful pipes of Linda. I saw Linda on her Mad Love tour, and she is better live. Yes, we have you tube to see her concerts, but you have to hear her live to know what I’m talking about. All in all, great tribute. It took too long to induct her. Glad to see her friend Glenn Fry singing with the ladies.

[@michaelcroteau5919]

Linda is my favorite. Cheryl is absolutely my close second. In my opinion she blows away everyone else on stage. Yes, Linda is still my favorite! But damn Cheryl, you bad.

[@djspotti7624]

Great to see Waddy Wachtel, her longtime Guitarist up there too

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

We can listen forever..or as long as the Good Lord Willing and The Creek Dont Rise ( No More )

[@carlofantiga5058]

THERE IS NO ONE THAT CAN EVER COME CLOSE TO HER VOICE!!! ITS A FREAK OF NATURE !!!! SO POWERFUL AND SO CLEAR AND BEAUTIFUL!!! ANGELIC!!!!!

[@Rockenstein68]

I just realized Linda Ronstadt is the equivalent to Elvis, often duplicated never replicated.

[@stevenpeyton7476]

Elvis couldn't hold a candle to Linda, voice-wise. Nobody could.

[@susanst.82]

@@stevenpeyton7476 maybe that’s true. But Elvis’ contribution to music is that he popularized to a mainstream American audience a wider range of genres that tended to be isolated to certain regions and areas of the United States. And with that opened up musical styles to crossover one another.

[@Rockenstein68]

@John Davila either did Linda.

[@gironez]

@@stevenpeyton7476 No Linda is Linda, no body like her, Elvys simply was the best male voice ever.

[@stevenpeyton7476]

@@gironez Is Elvys plural for Elvis? Like the flying Elvi?

[@ritakeating8923]

Linda has the voice of an Angel. No one can touch her.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

Linda is just not a "was." She IS a National and International Treasure. And more.

[@orlandorojas439]

@@barbaras8562 She retired due to parkinsons disease...she could no longer sing.

[@kimberlysmith9088]

Got all happy seeing Glenn down there singing with the ladies! Linda Ronstadt deserved induction long ago.

[@jerryfuller6072]

Love Glen Frey & Don Henley.!! The Eagles are the best what great music they had thru the 70's 80's.

[@cv9773]

All these criticisms are horrible! “Carrie can’t this...” or “Sheryl can’t that...” This is a goddamn tribute to Linda! Can’t we just enjoy the music and the amazing voices of these ladies who are performing the tribute! Of course no one is going to sound like Linda. There is only one Linda Ronstadt. Just like there is only one Carrie Underwood and one Bonnie Raitt, etc. That is what makes them stars and makes them all unique!! Fuck, just enjoy the music!

[@patrickikeda2869]

Roger That, Clinton! I loved her from the beginning back in the San Francisco Bay area! Her voice was such that touched me down to the core, in all her music!

[@dfaymf2204]

AMEN !

[@luisnatal8658]

totally agreed!!!!

[@notoriouszig]

This. And FWIW, I've always thought that Carrie Underwood had more than a little bit of Linda Ronstadt in her. Was EXTREMELY pleased to see her here and at Kennedy Honors paying tribute.

[@lnl3237]

So great to see Waddy! No greater blessing to have the opportunity to pay homage to someone who inspired you, encouraged you, and was there at your beginning. These ladies and Mr. Frey put their heart and soul into this tribute. This performance ran as the credits rolled on the 2019 documentary based on Ms. Ronstadt's musical memoir. Though I don't want her to suffer one more day than she can bear, so happy she is still with us. One of my favorite songs from her last album "Adieu False Heart" is "Too Old to Die Young." There's a line that says, "Let me watch my children grow to see what they become." Her children are grown now; I hope at almost 74, she is finding joy and meaning in watching their "simple dreams" unfold.

[@mleclair40]

Linda should have been inducted long time ago...I grew up in the 70's and to her music Such a perfect voice

[@pwreric]

Yeah Glen made that clear thank God. Unfingbelievable that it took so long. She nor the Eagles invented country rock that credit goes to Gram Parsons and Chris Hilman but she was the female voice of it and the Eagles carried on w/the great Bernie Leadon who was in the Burritos w/the afore mentioned two

[@ronstadtfanaz]

Linda's first solo album is considered the first alt country album by a female and was released just months after Parsons and Hillman's. She definitely was one of the country rock pioneers and innovators. She took it to a level others couldn't and she flew with Eagles to fame and fortune and some great music.

[@esmeraldaorcutt6068]

Thank God Linda Ronstadt Had So Many Great Singers That Truly Loved Her " It's The Lowlife Trash Like Howard Stern And George Lopez That Made Nasty Lying Comments About Her " They Will Never Be As Great As Our Beautiful Amazing Linda " 😉

[@maverick2242]

michaei leclair agree cant believe it took so long, Glen Fry said it right! So typical of this industry that make money off such pure talent, she makes them pale in comparison! Why they held her back! With exception of Peter Asher!

[@sunnyjohnson2924]

Yeah, she helped create the Eagles!! Her voice was so strong and powerful!! RRHOF waited til she's too sick to enjoy it!!

[@laddiemax]

Hats off to the Linda Rondstadt tribute but there will NEVER be another singer her equal. Thank you Linda for sharing your amazing voice with the world.

[@dmee3508]

Waddy was there! Just perfect. The angels sent us a voice of theirs in a women named Linda Ronstadt..

[@toastee3]

Was wondering if that was waddy ... Warren Zevon would have probably paid a visit if he was alive

[@malcolmmcleod6020]

Ha! When Linda gets to the Pearly Gates, those angels are going to suddenly realise how bad their voices are!!!!

[@malcolmmcleod6020]

And yes, great to see Waddy there! He looks as though he has aged 10 years since the 70's, however.....lol :-)

[@schumi9xwdc]

And David Letterman’s Band

[@schumi9xwdc]

@@toastee3 He would have made up Lyrics just for Linda ....I met a singer in West Hollywood, and I ain’t naming names...

[@jeanines1754]

OMG...I love Bonnie. She is giving Linda her voice back....Bless them

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

Pretty stunning and fitting tribute. Obviously no one can replicate Linda, but that doesn’t mean trashing and not appreciating some incredibly great talents paying tribute to one of their heroes

[@michaelwheeler3782]

You watch 5 of the greatest female voices in history Its a testament to Linda and the great voice she was blessed with. Linda Ronstadt is a once in a lifetime performer

[@me67226]

Unfortunately those who paid tribute to her couldn't Come close to the voice of a lifetime. Linda you were ,and always will be the Best female vocalist period.

[@schumi9xwdc]

Ann Wilson and Pat Benatar are not there

[@GeeB1]

Stevie Nicks looks and sings like she's on some meds that make her sleepy! HAHAHAHAHA!!! She sings off key! Her voice is the weakest out off all those female singers.

[@jtmichaelson]

Everyone here are great singers, but hearing them do Linda's songs only cements the fact that Linda was more wholesome and more natural. Here they all sound great but work harder to make it sound as easy as Linda made these songs sound. What is a shame is poor Linda always doubted her own talents and never fully realized what an amazing voice she was and how she helped give the 70s a certain sound. And now that she can't sing at all she still wonders what he contributions to rock and roll was. EDIT: To my embarrassment, I am finding many more comments the same as mine. Which, believe me, I did not copy. I read the comments after making mine. But that in itself is telling about how many people feel Linda's voice was unique and was a sound of a decade. I wanted to delete this comment but feel it's just one of many that feel Linda Ronstadt was one of the greatest performers of the Rock & Roll era. I, like other commenters here, have no disrespect to these fine singers giving tribute to Linda, but they just don't have that quality that Linda had. And this is something I'm only coming to realize this much later in life. I've known Linda Ronstadt literally all my life, her career began the same year I was born, and she was a very strong presence, but only now am I seeing what a true artist she really was.

[@ausuyucayeque]

JT Michaelson simple words. She’s unique..... period.....

[@thinkerly1]

Agreed. When the ladies sing the finale, all those songs, and they were all songs that Ms. Ronstadt turned into hits. She owns those songs.

[@johnsumner6593]

I don’t know about you, but i was in tears that linda could not be there

[@morganfisherart]

Amen to what you say! But also I think she did have pretty big confidence in her voice when she insisted against all advice to turn her talents to Gilbert and Sullivan, to the American songbook (with Nelson Riddle) and later to the Mexican culture she had inherited from her father. None of which were mentioned in this event. In her own book she herself says she was not the queen of rock (she would rather hand that crown to Chrissie Hynde) and was made for more creative, expressive singing, as per the three examples I just gave. Anyway, a truly fine, legendary voice, so sadly lost now.

[@thel.a.texmexlady9637]

You put my feelings in concrete. Very well put.

[@rosemontoya3656]

These ladies are all good but, Nobody’s voice comes close to the incomparable Linda!💖

[@davidadams2395]

Strangely, Linda felt, at times, that her own voice was bad, yet we all _know_ her voice to be of the finest kind.

[@TimeIdle]

To be fair though, except for Carrie, these older ladies aren't in their prime. Linda wouldn't have sounded as good at this age as when she recorded these tunes. That said, while Carrie has the power, she is in no way anywhere near the singer that Linda was. Linda got it all, power, heart, phrasing and musicality. All near perfection.

[@rickmilam413]

Carrie Underwood does come close. Sheryl Crow and Stevie Nicks, not at all.

[@paul-egz4264]

2 of them are 70yrs old, at least they can still make it to the show

[@Melinda8162]

@@rickmilam413 OH PLEASE!!! UNDERWOOD comes NO WHERE close!!! How sick!!! (ಠ_ಠ)>⌐■-■ Just got done listening to Linda, and, Underwoid should have been thrown off the stage!! Come on!! Nowhere near the depth or volume!!! Unfortunately that's what we have today, second rate 'imposters'!!! The other ones didn't matter, they weren't trying to sound like Linda, they were just singing her songs their own way!! UNDERWOOD is the most overrated schlep and don't see how she even 'made' it. No real 'taste' in the world anymore!

[@johnforeman634]

As good as these women are, the deep richness in Lindas voice the way she would belt out these songs is unmatched. Look up LR:”When will I be loved” live. Turn it up and see how it’s done,without lip synching! Listen how she hits all the notes perfectly with the right amount of power at the right time. Come on, what a voice!

[@mrfester42]

I was just about to write the same thing. These women sound damn good... some better than others but, Lindas voice was much more than a cut above. Every dynamic, every intonation, the volume and power on each individual note, in short every nuance, simply towered above all these women. Ronstadt was in a class by herself.

[@grillorocker]

Completely agree - Stevie seemed. to have fun - but none of them had the punch Linda did! Maybe Ann Wilson could've pulled it off... It's a shame Linda lost her voice - she could've gone up there and blown them all out the water! We were blessed to have Linda singing for us as long as we did!

[@mrfester42]

No, none of them head her "Punch". Ann Wilson had Ronstadts power and punch but she didn't/doesn't have the vocal range of style that Ronstadt had. Ronstadt also had operatic style, control and power when she sang anything along those lines. "The Pirates of Penzance" comes to mind regarding vocals like that. She also had a huge talent for big band vocals and the Mexican folk music she sang. I think she could have sung just about any style of music out there and stood shoulder to shoulder with just about any of the greats. There's nothing should could have sung where she would have fallen into the background. As brave as she is it must really pain her to have lost that ability. She's said so many times that singing for her was like breathing

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

Also, I gained a new level respect for Carrie Underwood here. Never cared for her original work, but damn if she didn’t nail all her parts here; quite a performance

[@aprilleerose]

Carrie’s voice is phenomenal

[@thinkerly1]

@@aprilleerose Agreed.

[@tomtheyank1]

Utube how great thy art , carrie underwood.. has been around 20 years now.. gonna be a legend. .

[@vikkibrown2023]

Carrie just likes to show off~~She's great and all but doesn't belong with these amazing woman~~~

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

@@vikkibrown2023 i'd agree that career-wise she was very much the newcomer, but vocally i really think she did linda proud

[@catherinemccullough299]

And not one of these wonderful female singers had to prance around the stage half naked to find fame, just pure talent!

[@marypeterson9085]

I don't know of any other singer that could sing so well in several different styles. Styles as different as Rock, Country, Mexican Rancheras, Cuban Boleros and Gilbert & Sullivan on Broadway... she was one of the best ever at each of these wildly different styles of music. She is totally unique and mind blowing. She also seems to be a real decent human being.

[@me67226]

Which has nothing to do with the sound of her many talented vocals.

[@me67226]

Never heard her sing Cuban Though.

[@yes2day100]

And the '40s songbook songs, and the English choral music, and the soul songs with Neville...

[@casey4602]

Yes I was so impressed with Linda's soprano voice in Pirates of Penzance.

[@gogodelux7222]

Linda Ronstadt's singing voice was rare and remarkable. The best musicians swarmed around her, her song choices were often inspired and from her ealiest club days through the arena shows to the last notes she sang she never lost songs in vanity. This honor was long overdue, shame the dreadfully untalented rock critic Dave Marsh kept her out. This tribute kind of breaks our rock and roll hearts 'cause she didn't dig idol worship but had she decided to attend before she lost her glorious instrument - she could have given a singing lesson and blown the roof off the place.

[@peeweeandpepper]

I whole heartedly agree!

[@lap123]

+gogo delux Anyone over the age of 50 (ohmygod,ohmygod,ohmygod...I said that?) that doesn't know part of their life was in some way touched or shaped by LR; you iz SADLY mistaken. And, please: Leave Carrie Alone if you don't know what HER accomplishments have been to date. This is about Linda...NO-ONE is her but her. And also, RIP Don Henley.

[@lap123]

+lap123 Oh, I'm sorry; I meant Glenn Fry and put down Don Henley. My BAD...KZbin won't let me edit it. I guess I'll try later!

[@lap123]

+gogo delux Sorry, I put my reply in the wrong place.

[@Roostermania2010]

+gogo delux = Seconding EVERYTHING you said :) ~ Don't know why I'm just now finding out 4yrs late, but my heart IS broken for Linda regarding her affliction from Parkinson's ~ Can't explain it, but my spirit senses that she won't be with us much longer... At the time I'm posting, she'll be 72 this July 2018, which doesn't make the debilitating effects of PD any easier to sustain her health... We've lost too many music icons in recent years way before their time (Prince, Bowie, MJ, SRV, Whitney, AmyW)... Truly breaks my heart :/

[@HenryFrederick]

Carrie Underwood, Emmy Lou Harris, Bonnie Rait, Sheryl Crow, and Stevie Nicks should all be commended for standing in for Linda Ronstadt. What a power lineup!!! And Dave Grohl in the audience saluting them with a beer...

[@EviMlcak]

Dave Grohl was there? I'm a new fan of Nirvana even though they're not from my era of music.

[@vikkibrown2023]

@HenryFredrick~~Indeed, all these women are awesome~~But I hate that Carrie Underwood always has to show off and sing louder when she's performing with other artists~~She shouldn't even be on the same stage with these awesome women~~

[@lindafinch1520]

@@vikkibrown2023 Emmy lou used to be a great singer but here, although I know she tried, she could barely sing. Glen Frey was just pretending to sing. Bonnie, Stevie, Sheryl and Carrie were outstanding and they all sang beautifully. And the ever spectacular Waddy Watchell

[@maverick2242]

Cheryl Crow looks awesome though and did a great job! Stevie Nicks one all my all time favs as well. Dam shame we all got to get older!

[@pla5730]

❤❤❤what an absolute treat to see these outstanding women 😍

[@xstanadu]

5 of THE BEST Female vocalists singing the many hits of the GREAT Linda Ronstadt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What wonderful harmonies of voices and the outstanding ( ALWAYS ) Carrie Underwood ! Wow ! Bravo to all ⭐️

[@ComradeStiv]

That's a lot of legendary girl power up there, damn. Very emotional seeing them all at once, strong, perfect pitch, paying heartfelt tribute to another legendary dear friend. I hope she felt the love and cried knowing how much we appreciate her.

[@frandanco6289]

Linda Ronstadt, half hispanic, half german, full voice of an ANGEL !!!!! No one else even comes close to the volume, perfect diction, and the sweetest, most lovely, well-rounded, perfect vibrato, voice ever.. EVER..... E V E R....... They didn't mention it but she also sang background vocals on so many records for others.. Her work with James Taylor alone was amazing... I love that you never read about her doing dumb things, getting in trouble, etc.. Just a great kid, and a greater woman... I relate so much to her music and her most expressive way she sings with that perfect voice.. The only other voice that even comes close is that of the wonderful Karen Carpenter.. Love you always, Linda Ronstadt !!

[@glennkonklin2926]

Fran Danco I agree with everything you said...but, just to throw a couple of other names at you, in celebration of strong women singers; Ann Wilson and Pat Benetar as having power, range and control. But all great!

[@mariasoto8600]

Fran Danco Hello, don't round it up please, she is half Mexican, half German...Not half "hispanic". Greetings

[@cindyinnew]

Glenn Konklin absolutely Ann and Pat. My god listen to Pat sing We Live for Love. And Ann on Baracuda. Different styles from Linda

[@jaygrey1212]

I remember she sang background vocals with Nicolette Larson on The Dirt Band's American Dream, one of my favorite albums. I teared up when I heard she couldn't sing anymore, so sad.

[@zonary1]

has anyone ever seen her astrological natal chart? WOW! It's in the form of a kite, that look's like a cello, and the Sun in Leo is holding the bow, that stretches across the strings, that are strung from Venus, to the Moon, and the bow goes across it, from the Sun, in Leo, to Jupiter and Neptune in Libra. An intense chart! Truly gifted by the universe! :)

[@stevesomodi]

wow, 2023 and this brings a tear to my eye, I love LR!

[@yes2day100]

Love that Glenn joined them. He was the one who was singing backup to her in the early days on these songs, so he more than any of them deserved to be up there. RIP And Waddy Wachtel up there on the lead guitar just like the old days. Lovely touch.

[@Haring51]

Ronstadt is praised by so many of the old school singers in opera, musical theather, blues, soul, easy listening, jazz etc. BECAUSE of the range of her vocals. Her extent of scale delivery means she can go low or deep and can hit the highest on the scale. I saw her after Heart Like A Wheel. I also saw her in Pirates in Penzance. The difference was so incredible. Pirates demanded a person who could speak in the song's lyrics as conversation as well as sing hitting operatic notes. Linda's vocal abilities have always placed her in the top 10 of histories best female singers. Look it up!

[@maverick2242]

No disrespect to the artists paying a fitting tribute to Linda, they did an amazing thing doing this, but it just shows how great Linda is was compared to other artists and those of today singing her songs. Man she was good,,no she was great true greatness..

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE.. ONE OF THE BEST. NEVER WILL BE A WAS. SHE IS FIRE THAT NEVER GOES OUT

[@rudytorres9910]

A true artist.

[@homeschoolmomofone2497]

Linda and Karen from the Carpenters were in their own plane of music. It was like they raised the bar on the singing. The only three I can think of that has maybe reached it is Marah and Adele and Whitney. This was a great tribute.

[@jerryfuller6072]

I definitely agree with that. What has happened to all the great music. Most of these people can't sing or that horrible rap. Very sad the music has died.

[@dfaymf2204]

Maybe Linda couldn't have sung their songs. STFU !

[@lisaconnolly2458]

I just saw this! Well done! We ALL love Linda❤

[@mickbowen5521]

Not sure why the RRHOF took so long. She's arguably one of the first ladies of rock. Definetly one of the cutest and most soulful voices.

[@jumpforjoy6]

It's cuz she's a private person who had no interest in showbiz

[@richrockefeller3331]

There will never be another Linda Rondstadt. One of a kind.

[@MelissaThompson432]

When the women who are icons say, "I became a singer because I wanted to be Linda Ronstadt".... Everybody from Emmy Lou to Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, and probably some newer ones I've never heard of. Yeah, she shoulda been there already.

[@mickbowen5521]

@@MelissaThompson432 Well said.

[@harryc6347]

All fine but Linda's voice was the most powerful, clear, warm instrument ever. A natural sound hits you within. More important now in an age of pretention and autotune.

[@happygayconservative4737]

Demetrius LaShawn Hmm . . . I haven't seen that video.

[@harrisfoster1066]

Karla Bonoff

[@charlesc7950]

Much respect to Carrie Underwood. She did an amazing job. Tall task to ask anyone to replicate a monster of a voice like Linda's.

[@julie5310]

Yeah, she's the only one who could handle the job. Same type of voice.

[@stevenpeyton7476]

Amen to that. I don't think that there are many women in music today who would've taken on that gig, but she did great, much respect indeed.

[@carolaynstewartraitt9954]

I disagree. The best are Bonnie and Emmylou, and Carrie the only she can is scream and go out of tone. Carrie and Sheryl the worst. And Bonnie and Emmylou THE BEST!!!,

[@stevenpeyton7476]

Carolayn Stewart Raitt I love Bonnie and Emmylou, but they don’t have near the power or range that Carrie has in this performance. Bonnie had it all in her prime, but Father Time is a cruel SOB.

[@carolaynstewartraitt9954]

@@stevenpeyton7476 For me Carrie scream and Bonnie and Emmylou are best

[@SecsSells]

Small bit of trivia- Different Drum written by Michael Nesmith.

[@peteragate8852]

I knew that.

[@joestrand3689]

Poor Pitiful Me written by Warren Zevon

[@eltonspurlock]

Use to work on his Mom's house in HOUSTON.

[@dawnrobbins5877]

50 year old news. Maybe the youngsters were unaware, but they're asking "who is Mike Nesmith " anyway!

[@ruthjohnson4380]

I didn’t know that. I’m of that generation and I didn’t know. To those who already knew...I appreciate learning new things.

[@evanflynn9987]

Hearing these great women singing Linda's songs really shows just how powerful Linda's voice was. How much her songs relied on vocals. I get choked up when I think how another unbelievable talent has been silenced.

[@cindyinnew]

Listen to Linda sing Karla Bonoff’s Someone to Lay Down Beside Me my god it kills me to this day. My fav song she ever sang. And I love her stuff with Nelson Riddle.

[@Katee586]

Cynthia B, so true! I get goosebumps listening to Linda sing Someone To Lay Down Beside Me! My fav as well!

[@thinkerly1]

@@Katee586 Down So Low. When I hear and see Ms. Ronstadt sing this on KZbin, I can go to sleep at night.

[@keithkersten5586]

Great singing and Emmylou looks unbelievable- this was a great tribute!

[@SHALAt22]

Great voices, fantastic Tribute to Beautiful Linda.

[@tonichappell7596]

Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt recorded a couple of great albums together!

[@joeanthonycerdasr.8972]

Outstanding performance by Carrie Underwood of a Linda Ronstadt classic. Congratulations Linda! A well deserved honor.

[@johnjenkins5854]

Newfound respect for Carrie Underwood. That’s a big voice. Not Linda, but who is. Well done young lady.

[@mariehatton6268]

Damn Linda you were and are the best.

[@marshalllanier360]

Martina McBride should have been on that stage with them. Her rendition of When will I be loved is as close to hearing Linda as you can get. This honor to this wonderful lady was long, LONG overdue.

[@kekwayblaze3176]

I agree with you and Martina has always credited Linda as one of her idols and yes Martina delivered that song the way Linda did as a country rock performance and in my opinion the best cover and that's taking into account the original was done by the Everly Brothers.

[@giofrey]

i havent heard it but i will search for it now :]

[@kekwayblaze3176]

@@giofrey m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5yTpp-FeLCdmq8 🎥 Martina McBride - When Will I Be Loved - April 22, 2011 ...

[@letiziagonzales7804]

Agreed....

[@lukespack]

I can't believe how good these women sounded, especially Carrie Underwood. Thanks to all of them. Linda just had a little extra in her voice. Such a great voice for Rock & Roll.

[@hit60s25]

These ladies are stars in their own right, but they do look as if to work that extra hard at hitting notes that came natural to Linda. ( Just saying)

[@josephacosta5000]

carrie hit it easy

[@rondamorris3550]

These ladies are all in their 50's and 60's(with the exception of Carrie and Sheryl) so you really can't fault them for not being able to hit those notes now. Comparing any of them to Linda in the 70's does a disservice to all of them including Linda. Stevie certainly does not sound as clear as she did in the 70's and 80's but she is still amazing. We just saw her last year with Fleetwood Mac. As you get older, you cannot hit the notes you once did as easily. We just went and saw Elton John in 2014 and even he cannot quite get Yellow Brick Road but he's not as young anymore either. LOL

[@pwreric]

Huh not Emmy she cant miss even at her age

[@davidgzesh5312]

In an interview about her book, Linda told how she, and anyone else, need to work hard 6 -8 hours a day practicing what sounds "natural" for her

[@cindyinnew]

Joseph Acosta I’m not Carrie’s biggest fan yet I must agree. The notes came easy to her

[@madrogste]

Bless Emmy's heart; the tears were streaming...it is a shame the RRHOF waited till Linda was too ill to attend.

[@christopherjones6915]

I'm just glad they did it while Linda was still alive.

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

Yeah, but better late than never. I'm a huge Linda fan, but at least they didn't wait until she died, like with Donna Summer.

[@schumi9xwdc]

Yeah those tears might melt her plastic face.

[@mikemaricle9941]

Were you born an ass?

[@bbraat]

Yeah, I agree that Carrie did the best job and reminded us of Linda's power and control but we also have to remember that Linda was in her 20s and 30s when she sang these songs while three of these ladies are in their 70s, Sheryl was is her 50s, and Carrie is the baby so has the most power and control. It's not just the technically best performance that matters. Sometimes it's just the heartfelt sentiment of her peers that matters.

[@michaeltorres5331]

I don't care what age or part of their careers any of these women are none of them compare to Linda Ronstadt period

[@bbraat]

@@michaeltorres5331 And today, Linda doesn't compare to Linda anymore which is why her friends are singing for her.

[@wearitlikeadiva]

Wow! This is the first time I’ve seen it! Great job by all! All icons themselves!

[@stevenparadowski852]

wonderful tribute to Linda ... the ladies did her proud .... Paul Schaffer's band .... one of the most excellent group of musicians on the planet....

[@mainmast8955]

merely the world's most dangerous band

[@petebradt]

@@mainmast8955 You beat me to it!

[@karenbaumgartel6077]

Who‘s playing lead guitar?

[@quenda555]

Karen Baumgartel The long haired guitarist with glasses playing most of the lead breaks is Waddy Wachtel who was in Linda’s backing band in the 70’s and 80s. He’s also been playing with Stevie Nicks for a long time.

[@karenbaumgartel6077]

@@quenda555 thanks for the info!

[@kennethharris7446]

I was enjoying immensely, and now Cheryl Crow has joined the mix. Heavenly. What a powerhouse of female vocalists paying tribute, and the musicians are tight and crisp.

[@michelle88960]

They really did Linda proud. Emmilou Harris looks gorgeous. Carrie Underwood, what a brilliant voice.

[@happygayconservative4737]

michelle88960 To me, Carrie is the closest anyone comes to the versatility of Linda.

[@harrisfoster1066]

No Karla Bonoff.......BS

[@UlloMark]

Wow... what FANTASTIC tribute performances...

[@nandoGdog]

OMG! This made my day! Thanx for uploading.

[@dscott351]

Great send up. But Linda's voice just puts a lump in my throat.

[@TommyLMason]

And makes my heart skip a beat. I swear, NO ONE could love that Angel more than I!!

[@deepriver4389]

Linda wasn't there, but her incredible songs were sung by talented musicians. What a wonderfully loving and long-overdue tribute!

[@versatilians]

Some of the most BEAUTIFUL vocal harmonies I've ever heard in my LIFE!! Long Live Ms. Ronstadt and her musical inspiration!! :)

[@brittanyframe7801]

Stevie nicks did a hell of a job on here part the best harmony singer lady wise ever

[@joesnelson4041]

@@brittanyframe7801 stevies harmony made Fleetwood Mac

[@bongdudugenio9947]

carrie effortless beautifully done

[@pattimareno6254]

Linda is such a beautiful singer. That can't even COMEPARE with the emotions she displays!!!

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@PaulaJoW]

Nice job by Carrie Underwood. Good to see Waddy Wachtel on guitar. Glad they stayed true to Linda's arrangements.

[@pjones8404]

Simply put..one of the best "tributes' to any artist I have heard. (I am almost 60).. So respectful to Linda..her music and her unmatched talent. How many 100's of millions of albums have been sold by those artists up there. Stevie and Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Cheryl, Carrie, Bonnie, Emmy Lou..So they aren't "hacks" up there stinking up the joint. They are all so accomplished on their own! Great to see Waddy up there as well!! Linda is a "once in a lifetime" singer and artist. Like a Mozart, Heifetz, Streisand, Tom Jones....Julie Andrews...etc. No one is going to sound like her ever again.

[@lindagrenell4312]

My gosh...why didn't this happen sooner!?! Linda Ronstadt was an icon! As a hippie/flower child then country it's nice to see who is singing her songs! Congratulations Linda.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@lateramae]

I remember when Carrie Underwood sang "When Will I Be Loved" on "American Idol," so this brought back memories from my childhood!

[@psalmer5690]

I think all these greats did an amazing job, and Carrie handled the toughest lines the older ladies no longer have the chops to do. Linda was a better singer than anyone on that stage, but Carrie did her proud. What’s amazing is how effortless Linda was. You can see it in every performance here. They’re all at their vocal limit trying to pull off those tunes Linda could just bang out without breaking a sweat.

[@GeeB1]

Stevie Nicks looks and sings like she's on some meds that make her sleepy! HAHAHAHAHA!!! She sings off key! Her voice is the weakest out off all those female singers.

[@lauracoia9751]

@@GeeB1 you can’t be serious!! Stevie is 73 years old and still sounds exactly the same!! She was the best on that stage with her unique voice!!

[@DD788snipe]

I totally agree.

[@joseegonzalez4894]

Totally agree with you!

[@thelatenightbar]

Linda is a force of nature.

[@richardveerman8377]

Waddy Wachtel was the only one left of Linda's backup band if I'm not mistaken. Andrew Gold, Kenny Edwards, Don Grolnick and Mike Botts are all gone too soon. Glenn Frey also died two years later. What a loss ! I hope Linda will be with us for a long time !

[@mamamia235]

Long overdue Linda Ronstadt she was awesome in my time and in my hat she always will be on the top!

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@m.k.johnston3269]

Love love love love ALL these women!!! Stevie especially

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@jeffreyturner7678]

all these ladies have worked very hard for their place in history and they came together to honor a legend- was a fitting tribute...I thought they were all good in their own space

[@pauljames8936]

lot's of talent on that stage but they all could'nt equal Linda

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

no one tried, or wanted to compete with Linda

[@jonathanromero7925]

All unique in their own way ... Stevie is a goddess in her own right

[@TREYOLDHIPPIE]

I dont see how Steve fit with the power and brilliance of sound that Linda had. Ah but (a~lassy) guys almost always like a loud woman..tight clothes, blonde hair. 'Breasts and the Rest' com in out -or pushed out ! 🐱 ok brunettes too! Point is, Its almost always a visual "matter." Faded a while ago But she still yells. And thats what is keeping old visual stuff as a fond fantasty memory. Good luck with that. As even trophies need substance.

[@keithbell9348]

So true. Linda's voice was unmistakably POWERFUL. I tend to put her in the same category as Aretha Franklin, or Pattie LaBelle in their ability to knock you out of your seat.

[@dingreyes4531]

How true.

[@blueprint6746]

Warm hearted but makes you long for Ronstadt's voice and musical chops. Linda was a pioneer when few women were rock and roll road warriors. From the little clubs to the arenas - a remarkable vocalist and no one could touch her torch songs.

[@judyculhane8014]

I just saw Linda’s excellent documentary. They ended it w. a clip from this, so I HAD to watch it again! Five yrs ago, but I will keep coming back to this incredible tribute to Linda R. Thank you to all these talented artists~

[@judithhr]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame way underestimated the influence Linda Ronstadt had on all of us back in the 70's. It took them way too long to honor her. All of us girls went hoarse trying to sing along. It is more than obvious in these performances that each of these artists was influenced and inspired by the voice and music of Linda Ronstadt.

[@tjwash2]

judithhr and boys too, still trying to hit those high notes at 53 years old! 😆

[@burtihal]

She influenced me, and so many others. I got so many jobs singing "Love Has No Pride" and "Desperado". Love LINDA!

[@juadonna]

Couldn't agree with you more! I was fortunate enough to see her in concert twice - two of the greatest moments in my life. Be sure you view the documentary on Linda, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris on KZbin about their two albums together - Trio and Trio 2

[@leerunning4666]

In the 70'S maybe all the girls wanted to be Linda Ronstadt but all the guys wanted be with Linda Ronstadt. Great voice and so beautiful and so sexy.

[@daviddemar8749]

What a tribute to a great artist and done by an absolutely amazing unparalleled group of singers!

[@CatherineSTodd]

Carrie Underwood gave it a good try, but it really shows how incredible Ronstadt's voice was! There's no one like Linda! You can even tell the great difference when the other ladies copy her songs. There's no one like Linda!

[@joycejohnson7164]

Carrie is wonderful, but her voice doesn't have the depth that Linda's had. That's what I noticed

[@mitakuyeoyasin2320]

This was a tribute to Linda, not a karaoke contest to see who sounded more like her...they all did a wonderful job giving tribute to a most wonderful woman..

[@kellyanndean9374]

Amen to that! I hate carrie ,,shes a copycat,and is washed up!!!holds no candle to lindas golden voice!! Nobody can compare to Linda's voice!!! NOBODY!!

[@leerunning4666]

@@kellyanndean9374 I'm a life long Linda fan but Carrie Underwood can really sing, too. She's not Linda but there is no reason to trash her.

[@nikkisells5718]

@@kellyanndean9374 just listened to this tribute. Don’t think Carrie was trying to copy Linda, but to pay tribute to her. These ladies are all talented in their own right. Actually think Carrie version of Different Drum was excellent. Why so hateful?

[@AnnieBe65]

That was pretty spectacular but even they can't hold a candle to Linda.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@calliweininger7068]

Bonnie Raitt, to me, has always had one of the greatest voices.

[@christopherjones6915]

She does have a way with a song.

[@schumi9xwdc]

I think you took too much Acid!

[@mamamia235]

Bonnie Raitt also was another great one Carly Simon was in there too I'm sure I'm missing somebody lol

[@shadowyuiop]

Great Blues singer and guitarist

[@bobcatz12345]

Must have left it at home on this night.

[@johnenglert3139]

Great tribute from some of the best to the voice of an Angel.

[@rinardman]

Five amazing female singers singing Linda's songs...and together they still fall short of the original. But, I would guess they would all admit that, themselves.

[@mitakuyeoyasin2320]

It was a tribute, not a karaoke contest.....

[@salinity4103]

Please remember the difference in age. ELH was 67 years old in 2014 and Carrie was 31. Ehen they sing together like this, it's great to hear the slight differences in each voice, the way they use their voice to sing the higher notes. Love this set !

[@tiffsaver]

If ever someone deserved this honor, it's Linda Ronstadt. A voice for the ages.

[@72floyd]

Dig Stevie! She's bringin' it. God bless her and all the others.

[@randalmcmurphy1893]

she is the greatest singer of the 20th century without a doubt

[@cindyinnew]

Randal mc'murphy we must include Streisand and Garland in that. Not the same genres or versatility of Ronstadt but amazing vocals

[@shibopshibop]

This was such a classic group of singers. I especially liked the way singers were matched up with songs that fit their range and personality. There was a lot of love here.

[@russellberry9156]

Bravo Linda Ronstadt 👏🏼. Finally inducted twenty years after she ought to have been. Becuz of the politicizing nature of those who run RRHOF there are scores of musicians & bands who’ll never get their due recognition. Perhaps the RRHOF should listen to the PEOPLE and look at the impact the music made and be less influenced by place holders and more keen to present to us sooner those whose contributions have shaped musicians arriving these recent years who are entertaining audiences in exciting newer styles of music

[@grizzy898]

After listening to the other singers, Linda clearly had the most powerful sounding voice with a great range.

[@MrRichDavid]

Carrie is definitely the voice that matches Linda's most closely...She did great! Crow was pretty good. But of course Linda Ronstadt is one of the great voices of ALL time !

[@Melinda8162]

Carrie Underwood DOESN'T even come close!! Please! And, .....I rest my case! 😕. Stevie Nicks? Really?

[@jumpforjoy6]

They needed Lady Gaga who would have wiped the floor with all of them

[@williamlozier5454]

Nice honor. Linda was in her time simply untouchable. Powerful voice yes but it will be her emotional delivery that made her the best.

[@angiemason9893]

They do a beautiful job, but it’s hard to copy Linda Ronstadt. .

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@mariafawcett7501]

What a nice tribute to such an iconic performer. Not her voice, but definitely wonderful in its own right. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today,can we be friend if you don't mind?

[@luisnatal8658]

Great ladies!, lots of love and support for Linda.!!

[@robfriesen2341]

Really glad Emmy Lou made it to this event. As I understand she was one of Linda's great friends.

[@tomscott3939]

OMG bring tears to my eyes it is so good. i hope carrie, bonnie and emmylou record a album!!!

[@rewster7]

Two of my all-time favourite female singers, Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks

[@geoffreydunn8451]

Me to!!

[@BLEMAK1]

Yes sir mine too

[@lorenvictor6290]

Both from Arizona.

[@betteboston5634]

I love Linda R.i still listen 2 her music brings a tear 2 my eye her songs made me strong(YOUR NO GOOD).. Sheryl Crow can sing it good as well.sending love ur way Linda I played that song over & over again ur the best..BB

[@anthonymillanta3060]

Who ever chooses who gets into the rock'n roll hall of fame needs to be fire, even if it's the whole panel. Linda Ronstadt is an amazing singer and the singing days at the Troubadour live till this day some people recken her voice was unheard of.

[@rogerdebougainville889]

Loved that, a fitting and heartfelt tribute .... just wish Linda could've been there. and I thought Carrie Underwood did GREAT amongst those elder classy ladies; Good for her.

[@petertarantelli]

Is that Waddy Wachtel on the electric guitar? Not sure about others but I’m getting goosebumps listening to this! Love you Linda! Thank you ladies and Glen for this amazing tribute!

[@nancyeveritt6495]

Yes, that was definitely Waddy Wachtel on guitar. That made me so happy to see him up there since he would play the steel pedal drums for her.

[@JohnKorvell]

Fine singers all. But they sure make me realize, there was only one Linda!

[@kcheylin9957]

WOW!! Waddy still playing lead guitar after all these years. WOW.

[@KKG51]

+KC Heylin (Beachdudeinc) Gotta give him credit, did you see all the braces he has on his elbows and wrists? A lotta years of grinding on the guitar will do that to you.

[@rondamorris3550]

Waddy still wails! We just got to see him with Joe Walsh in May(on the ticket with Bad Co) and Joe Vitale was on drums and they all still kicked ass! Waddy has been around for longer than most people realize. He was also doing some studio work for The Cowsills(and was very good friends with them). He never seems to age though... Probably Faustian Deal going on there...

[@schumi9xwdc]

Waddy is Stevie Nicks Guitarist now.

[@chadharmon7563]

Zurin Arctus yes he is!! I was about to comment the same info. Waddy is very well connected and known.

[@guillermo3564]

Waddy played with Stevie on her very 1st solo tour.

[@jayredford6008]

A beauty in the beginning with the greatest voice in rock, what a combanation,rock on Linda!!

[@georgescarlett2320]

I'd swap it all of this, as good as it was for just 5 min. with Linda on stage PERSONALLY to receive this WAY overdue tribute, parkinson's will NEVER overshadow our respect and love for this Great lady, and STAR!!!! Thanx for everything you gave us so freely, Linda, you GO girl!!!

[@autumnskye5882]

And that’s why Linda is the Queen of Rock!!!!! I was in love in my pre teens with Karen Carpenter and then Linda came out like a burst of the first ray of light!! Thankful I got to enjoy her career when she was doing it!