Linda Ronstadt - Someone to Lay down Beside me | REACTION

My Goodness 🙌🏾 Her Voice Is Amazing!!
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[@pogo1140]

Linda's work product consists of 28 studio albums, 63 singles and a live album Her tours had no fancy dancing, backup dancers, fireworks, smoke effects. Just the band, their instruments and a tiny woman standing behind a microphone with a voice that few can touch.

[@RedSinter]

Yep, you nailed it...

[@daze023]

Don't overlook her backing vocals on a lot of rock and pop albums

[@freckled100]

This is why I'm drawn by reaction videos: It is both heartbreaking that no one has heard these songs and so refreshing that they are hearing them and loving them just as I do.

[@TheTinayenter]

Me too, it's almost like you're hearing it for the first time.

[@alansmith7626]

I sit here and laugh and sometimes cry and the Entire time I am smiling so much it almost hurts...so many memories and yet still making more now with those who have never heard....amazes me

[@napamoonlight9997]

The amount of sixty and sentry year olds on reaction videos is staggering. I am one of the sixty year olds living through the music and the times through these young folks eyes. Pretty cool. Pretty emotional!

[@eturfrey]

freckled100 69 years young and boy am I glad I was in the era to hear this woman sing, so much talent and the voice of an angel. Thank you Linda.

[@eturfrey]

So pleased there are younger generations out there that are going to discover this music and pass it on to more generations

[@827dusty]

She had one of the most powerful voices of anyone, both male or female. A gift from God. This drop dead gorgeous woman, was one of the top stars of the mid to late 1970s.

[@MissChrissyM1]

I saw her in radio city music hall in the 80s. Unreal. I’m 64. I sing like her

[@nancyevans7946]

Rick, country, Big Band, opera, she could do it all!!

[@kenhorlor5674]

"There are two kinds of men in this world, those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her" - Willie Nelson

[@superamanda]

The greatest female voice in Rock history NO CONTEST. The OTHER Queen of Rock!

[@NYSESTRA]

She's a superstar! So nice to see a younger generation enjoying her and yes she is still alive.

[@BonnieHalfElven]

You can find interviews with her, where she talks about still singing in her head. She's made peace with the fact that she can no longer sing. And she's still very beautiful.

[@deandixon7994]

She is one of the few artist to have won Grammy's in Rock, Country and Latin genres. She was one of the major stars of that era.

[@rittherugger160]

The definition of confidence and generosity.... Letting your keyboardist solo for 3 minutes to start a song. 'Willin" 'Desperado"

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Back when music was real and musicians played instruments and sang.

[@bobbonj1171]

Without auto-tuning

[@goldenruletv7301]

Linda Ronstadt is absolutely the best. I grew up listening to her and Ann Wilson. Just pure joy.

[@mikelesley2803]

Linda did not need gimmicks to give a good performance. Just good old fashioned singing. Truly one of the best singers of all time.

[@davidhansen2748]

That whole 1977 Atlanta concert is magic.

[@user-qi9gf7zl8p]

She has been my favorite female singer forever. She is as beautiful as her voice, with such style and emotion.

[@williethebeerman]

She just received the Kennedy Center Honors Award last year. Sadly, she has Parkinson's and can no longer sing. At one time, her band consisted of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, and Bernie Leadon who left her band and formed The Eagles. Not sure if you have reacted to The Eagles, but that is another rabbit hole. Be careful however, The Eagles tend to be blockers. Rock on Brother Jamal.

[@TheTinayenter]

Isn't that so sad she can't sing anymore. She is an icon.

[@maryroberts9233]

Such a beautiful and haunting voice. She is such a beautiful and talented lady. 3 decades of great music .

[@brianwhitney5441]

Back in 1989 I married the woman of my dreams this was one of hers and mine favorite songs. In 2011 she passed away after a 7 year battle with ovarian cancer. I played this song along with 2 others at her service. This is the 1st time I've listened to it since then. Me and my boys miss her so much and this song just makes me cry and smile at the same time.. Thanks for playing it.

[@pattylyons9645]

No auto tune needed here. This woman was the voice of the 70's. I had the great pleasure of seeing her in concert.

[@Steve-zz5ds]

Millions of us guys fell in love with Linda, Jamal, she is a treasure

[@pmcclaren1]

and still are in love w/her; voice from epic strength to the softest velvet as well.

[@bearballin]

Ah finally! Linda Ronstadt is one of the best song stylists/ interpreters ever. If her voice "strikes a chord" with you, it's because she was the queen of "cover" songs in the 70s. She took many pop hits from the 60s (A Different Drum, Tracks of My Tears, Just One Look, You're No Good) and made them mega pop/ rock hits throughout the 70s. She can literally sing every style & genre of music... Even in Spanish! Her dynamic vocal range as you can hear totally captivates the heart and soul. She's passionate singer!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

well said ! Your right about her expanding her genre's of music. She was SERIOUS and dedicated to her music. Never rested on her laurels. What a voice !!

[@HardPen-jj5nl]

Well said. Also "you're " right.

[@HardPen-jj5nl]

Genres. Plural, not possessive. TY

[@artsilva]

Linda is an American treasure. Her talent goes way beyond her popular sound. Definitely worth digging into her body of work.

[@sonyablade1534]

Bless her heart..she's an older lady now who suffers with Parkinson's. But in her day...no one could touch her talent. Except maybe Karen Carpenter. I have those two as top tier talent back when music really moved you.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Linda dominated female singers and rightfully so. I think being a woman in the business was a hurdle and usually got less radio play time. jus an incredible one of a kind talent and career. I loved the Kennedy Honors, she so deserved the tribute.

[@tombeer9593]

And emmylou

[@teresatorres8540]

Sonia most of us who were born in the 1950s are now older ladies but we rocked back then and still do today.

[@markm9865]

Sonya Blade forgot about Anne Wilson

[@vincentlavallee2779]

Sonya, I am a long time music fan, mainly classical and jazz, and notable vocals. I think that there have been many, many great male vocalists, and near impossible to put any one on top. But Linda sets on top of all female vocalists, including today's Lady gaga (who can really sing) and Taylor swift, who has sold over 300 million albums, as compared to Linda's 100 million. I put Linda in a similar category as Mozart, clearly a whole cut above everyone else. And I agree that Karen Carpenter is the one who comes the closest, but she lacked the complete range and the ower Linda had. Vincent (09-06-2020)

[@user-David-Alan]

Best two female singers of my generation her and Karen Carpenter. Thank you.

[@catherineengle4196]

Jamel she is still alive. She has Parkinson's disease. She was such an amazing singer. Please please do blue bayou that is one of my favs of hers. ✌✌✌

[@wickedmirage]

She has a rare condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which is similar to Parkinson's disease. Interview with her from last year. www.cnn.com/2019/12/28/entertainment/linda-ronstadt-anderson-cooper-intv/index.html

[@palafox2237]

@@wickedmirage Yes. And she's having a tough time. Her fans suffer with her. Love you Ms. Linda!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@palafox2237 She is handling it pretty well though.

[@palafox2237]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 hope so indeed!

[@wallymarcel1]

Yeah you gotta hear Blue Bayou.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Linda Ronstadt.....the greatest of all time.

[@denisetowe895]

Linda will never disappoint you!

[@joelsimms4636]

She is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. She could sing the phone book!! She lost the ability to sing because of Parkinson's disease. What a loss!! Thank you Jamal for the song!! Have a great day!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

she did say that she sometimes STILL sings with her family, at home Like they used to do. She doesn't want to disappoint her fans or herself. She cares a LOT about her ability to sing it right. She is a treasure.

[@DocRock71]

Linda Ronstadt is widely regarded as having the best and most versatile singing voice of the 20th century. She can sing ANY and EVERY genre of modern music and has tackled them all with her precision and angelic tone. MY favorite album of hers is Prisoner In Disguise, a criminally underrated Desert Island album for me. Her Spanish language songs are just jaw-dropping, even compared to her performance here. No other singer in the 20th century could even touch her, other than maybe Karen Carpenter.

[@robertsuhrer5604]

The two purest voices of the 60’s-70’s was Linda and Karen Carpenter. And she is still alive but her voice is gone. Desperado is another incredible song of hers.

[@jimfrederick3907]

This is absolutely her best! Karla Bonoff's writing + Linda's voice = a masterpiece!

[@lnl3237]

Jim Frederick My favorite Linda Ronstadt video is her recording Karla Bonhoff's "Lose Again, " in the recording studio with her stalwart musicians Andrew Gold and Kenny Edwards and her manager looking on. She was famously her harshest critic, but in this video, when she sings that last note, she seems to know she nailed it. She looks into the camera and gives a little shrug-happy and humble at the same time. Endearing to see Jamel react to her for the first time. That same look crossed the faces of millions of young men all those many decades ago.

[@zorak1704]

He could check out Personally by Karla Bonoff

[@lnl3237]

@@zorak1704 ...and so can I! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@lnl3237 Karla Bonoff is a treasure - so many great songs, both lyrically and the melody. Linda championed her and other musicians by seeking them out and using them, which helped both. Linda and Karla sure produced some great classics. I think she talked Karla into doing her own singing/gigs, etc. Your so right about her "perfectionism", and she sure did surround herself with great back-up musicians !!! I have seen her in concert, too. I'm grateful .

[@lnl3237]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Ms. Ronstadt has become my musical mentor these days and has taken me on quite a journey. Was just a casual fan back in the day; I was an old movie buff who really got excited when she entered her Nelson Riddle phase. Will always regret not seeing her live-you were fortunate indeed. They say her voice live was just a natural wonder to behold. Heard her in a radio interview from the early 80's say she wanted to record an album of just Karla Bonhoff songs. My interest in Ms. Bonhoff was really piqued when I saw her in the documentary "The Sound of My Voice" last fall. Bought a 2 CD set earlier this year and just love it. Have KZbind her singing as a member of the band Bryndle with other Linda Ronstadt band members Andrew Gold and Kenny Edward's and Wendy Waldman as a backup vocalist. My favorite Karla Bonhoff songs are "Goodbye My Friend" (my 14 year old dog is snoring at my feet as I type this-but this is the song pet owners turn to when they lose their critters; Ms. Bonhoff wrote it after losing her 16 year old cat) and "The Water Is Wide." And if course, Linda Ronstadt's versions are just as lovely and moving. Thanks again for responding-it's a lonely, sad time in the world and it's comforting to have the beautful, familiar voices of the artists we love to reassure us, entertain us, and remind us of our common humanity. Also, great to see younger generations discovering and marveling at the voice of this extraordinary and beautiful woman. All the best to you.

[@abcd31830]

This is Linda at the height of her pop/rock powers. Amazing band with the wonderful Don Grolnick on keyboards and the soooo underrated Waddy Wachtel on lead guitar. Absolute tragedy she can no longer sing but has left an incredible archive of material. You will probably know Blue Bayou, one of her biggest hits - great range in that song. Legend! Favourite album - 1974 Heart Like A Wheel - absolute killer track, Dark End of The Street - check her soaring vocals near the end of the song - goosebumps every time.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes ! I thought that was Wachtel, didn't they call him Wass? and didn't he produce as well ? She expected to do her best, and getting the best musicians that had similar goals was a real plus. The "reaction" (Jamal is the best) videos on YT are re-connecting me to my musical history. I'm a boomer, so I had the 60/70/80's as my era of music - we were so lucky !! MOST of the voices today can't compare to the ones I heard. No auto tune, either. I think that's what strikes some younger people about the music from those years, the voices, musicians all stood out and were more "pure" in their recordings/playing.

[@hooleyqueen]

Songs: Silver Threads and Golden Needles, At The Dark End of the Street, Love Has No Pride, That'll Be the Day, Prisoner in Disguise, Love is a Rose, Hey Mister That's Me Up On the Jukebox, Roll Um Easy, Desperado, Heat Wave, too many to name. She did everybody's songs, from the Eagles, to Neal Young, all the way back to the 50s with Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, and all the greats. I have all her records.

[@jcw91371]

"Poor Pitiful Me" is a great one too.

[@bigjimijames5649]

YES!!! One of the greatest voices of all time. I wondered when you would get here. She has a vast catalogue spanning over 30 years through different genres. You can travel down this road for a while for sure 😊

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

well said. What a legacy she has.

[@adriennefreshman3910]

Yes, she's alive and living in San Francisco. She doesn't perform any more due to Parkinson's Disease, but she hasn't lost her sense of humor or her spirit. One of the greats. My husband had such a crush on her back in the day! Beautiful.

[@69wilmax]

Linda's one of the best EVER. And she could take other people's songs and make magic with them.

[@mikemaricle9941]

Once Linda covered a song, it was her's.

[@garylindsey5174]

They say she was so cool. The guys in the Eagles said they were all in love with her,lol said she could even drink tequila with the guys;)

[@guywill7875]

Of all of Ronstadt's catalog, this one particular song for me captured her most vulnerable voice. The lyrics have you live in that same sense of despair when you need to be loved and settle for a one-night stand. She lets her heart break right before you. We all had been there wanting the next morning to matter and realizing that it never did.

[@deantait8326]

Gorgeous women with spectacular voices in the 70s. Linda, Stevie... Oh my goodness, have mercy.

[@leslie8888]

We all know why all the musicians and men feel in love with sweet Linda. I remember her in 1968 or 69 with The Stone Ponies on a summer series that featured current talent. She was as beautiful on inside as she was on the outside. Loved Linda doing music with Dolly and Emmylou Harris. Harmony unmatchable. We love you Linda 💞✌

[@MichaelHeil-np2pb]

She's probably the greatest vocalist male or female in the history of Rock and Roll!

[@davideldridge9021]

I heard Linda in concert in the mid 70's and she was the sweetest most endearing performer I ever saw.

[@kellypowell1483]

David Eldridge lucky you! She is one of my absolute favorites. I am sad I never got to see her perform in person, and now I never will. :(

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes, I got to see her at Red Rocks in Denver. An iconic singer in an iconic venue. whoa

[@kellypowell1483]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 I can only imagine!

[@leannehovell8699]

Lucky you!! I wish I'd seen her live. Such a beautiful talented singer. Her voice & range, the magic she does with the songs she covers - wow!! Love Linda.

[@marisoldiaz8058]

No autotune, she a national Treasure, you are so good♥️♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 she can sing Everything and Anything

[@ericanderson8886]

Blue Bayou Jamel, one of her best. lol OK, it was your next one. Good man.

[@195511SM]

I think before 'The Eagles' were a thing.....THEY were her backup band. She was former Governor Jerry Brown's girlfriend for quite a while. I believe she's also done a LOT of backing vocals for folks like Neil Young, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, etc. on their albums. Still alive, but had to give up singing several years ago. CBS Sunday Morning did a segment on her a couple of years ago.

[@shanikabradley2870]

JD .Souther was her boyfriend too and he played in her band for a little bit

[@karenstepp-whittier2021]

Yes you're right❣

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Outstanding! Love Has No Pride, Desperado, Long Long Time are 3 of her most famous ballads from her early years. Live versions of her are impeccable!

[@deantait8326]

Oh Baby Baby (too)

[@bonzo713]

She does a killer version of "tumbling dice". "Your no good" is another great song!

[@benvenue2730]

Yes! Tumbling Dice!

[@tinaballance6266]

Yes. Tumbling dice is awesome

[@jodyjackson5475]

You’re No Good is very good

[@fldude46]

long long time is were her range really comes in

[@nettiemac]

fldude46 Long Long Time is exquisite!

[@4EClark]

@@nettiemac My favorite of hers!!

[@themostbeautifulisraw4561]

A classic!

[@hornerinf]

That's Waddy Wachtel on guitar. You can see and hear him on a lot of Stevie Nicks songs. He has always been Stevie's guitar player, outside of Fleetwood Mac of course. That was Lindsey Buckingham.

[@El_Jefe_Zamora]

Her ability to take on any genre and kill it is what makes her so amazing. Her mariachi album paying homage to her father is top notch.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

she wanted to expand her range, her creative talents. I don't think anyone comes close to the work she did to do that.

[@sallyhart3044]

The song itself is stunning. It is haunting and sad and soulful. Amazing arrangement, musicianship, and then there is Linda’s subtle and powerful voice. “Hits you right in your soul.” You got that right Jamel❤️

[@kev7161]

Why does her voice sound familiar? It's probably the hundred or so hits she's had over the decades!

[@teacup3133]

She sounds familiar because she was a huge star and rightly so. God bless you Linda, You are awesome!

[@triplemoon9563]

I think this lady has the most beautiful voice in the world.

[@Tyler_3]

Silver Threads and Golden Needles, Desperado, love has no pride, long way around, bet no one ever hurt this bad, blue bayou, long long time, in my reply, etc etc. The list of outstanding Linda Ronstadt songs is so long. You really cant go wrong. To me her first 5 solo albums are the best.

[@BPF57]

Jamel do these please, all these are great!

[@Tyler_3]

@@BPF57 haha thanks man. I know shes probably known best as a massive rock and pop star but I've been a 60s and 70s country fan my whole life, and her first 5 (and 6-8 a little less) are just pure country gold. A ton of the songs aren't really known at all, like a couple of the ones I mentioned, and those are my favorites. Those first 5 albums in my opinion is some of the best country ever recorded. Especially her 3rd album which I think gets lost. The personnel on that album is jaw droppingly good.

[@jaangoad5855]

Yes... Desperado, definitely! You just want to melt. I think it was Glen Frey (of the Eagles) who essentially said that their big hit song was not really a success until Linda released her version of it.

[@Tyler_3]

@@jaangoad5855 that would make sense. Commercially, Desperado was a massive dud at its release (even though it's my favorite eagles album) and the radio stations had no idea what to do with it. Too country for the rock stations and too rock for the country stations and their lowest selling record. Alot of country/rock fusion bands had this problem finding an audience that appreciated both genres

[@Tyler_3]

@Colleen tumbling dice is a fantastic song! Both ronstadt's version and the stones original version, that whole album Exile on main st. is my favorite stones album

[@JenniferAmour]

Go on the LINDA Ronstadt journey, please do it. She's Incredible and watch "The sound of my voice" a recent documentary about her having Parkinson's and lost her ability to sing. Growing up we had family dinners at the table together and would always play her albums so Her music was in my house big time. "Long Long Time" is probably my favorite Song of hers.

[@4EClark]

Long long time is my all-time favorite Linda Ronstadt song. However I was not familiar with the song that's playing now and I am enthralled.

[@4EClark]

I have requested LONG LONG TIME 10 times. Hopefully soon. It's my favorite but this one I hadn't recalled hearing. Love!

[@cometogether999]

I teared up when I watched that documentary. She was a big part of the soundtrack of my life. I knew she had Parkinson's, but when I saw that doc it encapsulated how I truly felt about her.

[@lawrencemonn2806]

The album is titled HASTEN DOWN THE WIND and this song closes the lp. If you think Someone to Lay Down Beside Me goes for your heart, guts and throat you have to hear her self written song from the same lp. TRY ME AGAIN has no video as Ronstadt swore she would never ever perform the song live. But there is on KZbin lyrics posted as the song plays. IT WILL slay you! Again the lp is a killer and it was Ronstadt's 1st lp to win a Grammy and sell a million copies. She would go on to be the first woman to have 5 consecutive million selling lps. She was the HIGHEST paid woman in rock N roll during the seventies. She's done everything but sing the telephone book to great success: light opera, rock, pop,jazz standards, Spanish language lps, country, country rock, reggae, a Capella, Holiday lp, cajun, traditional music, folk, choral and even an lp of pop tunes done over as children's lullabies that earned her one of her 11 Grammys! Her catalog is deep, varied and literally waiting for you. Try to explore her catalog in order of release. Ronstadt's vocal prowess only got better as time went by. You're in for some jaw dropping treats of musical accomplishments and great diversity. I am indeed jealous of your impending journey. 😉

[@user-rn5wy6ox7j]

Just another example of why us "Boomers" think the music of the late 60s and most of the 70s was the best. Because it was.

[@DaveHof]

"When I Grow Too Old To Dream" - Linda with the Muppets when she guested on The Muppet Show. Trust me - it will give you goosebumps.

[@matthooks5840]

I was 17 in 1977. You can only imagine the effect this amazing combination of beauty and talent had on me and every other 17 boy in America. She did a ton of recording in the late 70's. Her career has covered the California Country era on into pop and even full on country when she did an album with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. After that she went back to her roots and begin recording Mexican folk music. Her dad was Mexican and I saw her on a recent documentary were she said they spoke English in her house but sang in Spanish. She's still alive but sadly has developed a medical condition that has affected her voice. And yes I like every other 17 year boy had a huge crush on her which I never really got over.

[@eddiewillers1442]

Jamel, I am sometimes astonished at how astute you are. To recognize that the piano play was setting the table with complementary notes until he would actually segway into the piano notes that introduces the song on the record at the 2:53 mark was spot on.

[@annehackett2383]

No one like her...an incredible talent ❤

[@eturfrey]

I keep coming back just to see the look on your face when you hear Linda’s voice for the first time.

[@lylewicks8263]

One of the best vocalists in history. So sad she can no longer sing. Have to give big props to her guitarist Waddy Wachtel for his work on this. He toured with her for years while also being a member of Keith Richards band, The Expensive Winos. He's still working with an incredible talent, as he is musical director and guitarist for Stevie Nicks

[@rjaraneta913]

Linda Ronstadt was an excellent interpreter of some of the best songs written. Listen to one of her biggest hits, "You're No Good" and her magnificent version of Smokey Robinson's "Ooh Baby, Baby". Members of the Eagles ("Hotel California") were once her backing band and she encouraged them to go out on their own.

[@IrishKack]

RJ Araneta Ooh Baby Bay...when she sings that, it makes your soul weep. I saw her in concert, maybe ‘75/76. I paid about $6.50 to sit in one of the front rows. Damn, that was a SHOW!

[@rjaraneta913]

@@IrishKack Her version of "Ooh Baby, Baby" is simply stunning! I wish I was old enough to see her concerts in the 70s.

[@wrcarterjr]

Thank you for reacting to her. She was also nominated for a Tony award for the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance. Another overlooked gem is her doing big band songs with the Nelson Riddle orchestra. You cannot go wrong with anything she sings.

[@molsongrrrl]

This is one of my favorites of hers. So glad you watched the live version because it's amazing and really shows off her voice.

[@pushpak]

'Hasten Down the Wind' is one of my top 5 fave albums.

[@rabeksmom]

Jamel, Linda can also Rock & Roll! She's in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

[@markmurphy558]

Linda was drawing the biggest crowds of the mid to late 70s. She had a voice that could fill the arenas that the biggest stars/bands were playing back then, and fill them she did. She could also rock out, and her one-time backup band became the nucleus of the Eagles.

[@RJS1974]

Linda was the queen in 1977. It’s amazing that she is left off of greatest female singers list. I mean for several years she was the top selling female artist and radio stations built playlists around her singles.

[@garylindsey5174]

Is that a young Waddy Wachtel on guitar? One of the greatest "hired gun" guitarist of all time,and still in demand today.

[@michaelloveland1330]

I've recommended Jamel react to Stevie Nicks, Live in Chicago "Edge of Seventeen", where Waddy gives an absolute Master Class of what to do with a white Les Paul and a boatload of 1/16th notes. Plus, you see the whole band. Waddy is epic! (Oh, yeah. That's absolutely Waddy. About the time the lot of them were just past playing Arizona bars, according to a reliable friend who was there at the time.)

[@garylindsey5174]

@@michaelloveland1330 I think he still tours with Stevie. I saw him with her back in the 80s.

[@maninthewilderness3208]

Linda's "Long Long Time" is a must.

[@marthahanley6650]

*WARREN ZEVON* my favorite singer/song writer wrote two songs for Ronstadt *Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me* and *Hasten Down the Wind* . You should do Zevon's *Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money* . Werewolves of London is just played too often and Zevon was sick of that song only as people thought that was the only song he wrote/sang. Another favorite for me is *Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner* . He studied with Igor Stravinsky and knew many. Jackson Browne, Springsteen, John Prine, Tom Petty, Neil Young, James Taylor, Bob Dylan ... *Old Man* and *Heart of Gold* by Neil Young are classic and he perfoms both for a small BBC crowd.

[@marthahanley6650]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Seeing Denver in your name, he also did "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead". I think a movie (?) was released with this same title but Zevon's song predates this movie. So I'm not sure why it was chosen as movie title. The two songs you mentioned are also great one. I like "Desperadoes Under the Eaves" lyric wise and "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead".

[@MrPooch1967]

Jamel - Love your reaction!! Now you know what we've older folks have known for years; her beauty and talent was limitless in her day. Thanks. 👍

[@derekhoward9201]

Jamal there are two kinds of men-those who are in love with her and those that have never heard her sing.

[@leslie8888]

I haven't heart that song for over 25 years! Linda had all the musicians in love with her.. A very sweet person is how she is described by friends. So sad that she cant sing any longer. We love you Linda. She had many hits!💞

[@pmcclaren1]

definitely 'in love' with LInda-drop dead gorgeous!

[@BuffaloC305]

I won't expect you to do reactions, but you may enjoy listening to this song's composer, Karla Bonoff. Her albums contain the soul of each song's composer. And the musicians are often the same. The late great Kenny Edwards on bass, piano, guitar... he was a staple of the Calif touring bands from the mid '70s on. Waddy Wachtel on guitar is still a welcome addition to any stage-performance I see. These folks went from session work to stage work with some of the best performers in the '80s and '90s.

[@raymondreid4987]

She is a goddess with a voice that can sing to me anytime and I will just fall Head Over Heels for her again and again.

[@margiepelcman9837]

I love that when things in life today gets too crazy for me in my head, I can come here and relive the sounds and smells of yesteryears 😊 puts me right back in the moments and sooths my soul😌 God Bless you and your family,,,,, stay safe💕

[@nataliereedy850]

She's my hometown hero! You can thank her for the Eagles too. They were her band, The Stone Ponys. She covered Smokey's, Tears of a Clown.

[@bobgorman3874]

One of the most beautiful voices ever. Linda is still alive but can no longer sing due to Parkinson's disease. This song was written by Carla Bonoff. Linda could do it all. Rock, country, Latin. Many genres. Simple greatness. A gift from God. My favorite is also written by Carla Bonoff. Do this one next dude. Lose Again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4aanKCVadiqnbM

[@deannewarner1354]

So glad you love her as sooo many of us who grew into adulthood listening to this phenomenal voice, of this queen

[@TwitchyMcgee0]

“You’re no good”... Not you Jamel... the song. 😃

[@buzzbomb67]

TwitchyMcgee Great song, And Van Halen covered it well on VH II

[@raoulduke3770]

Jamel feels and finds the good in whatever he listens to 🙏🏻

[@vernonandrews6310]

Easy For You To Say is a good one too!

[@vi2623]

Listen to her version of "Oooh, Baby." She outdid Smokey on that one! One of the greatest singers ever! Can sing every genre flawlessly. Sadly, Parkinson's disease robbed her of her voice. (Lots of vids on UTube). Love ya, Jamal!! ❤️

[@amyk4413]

this is what natural talent sounds like, no auto-tune needed.

[@TS-rd7oy]

My teen years were filled with Linda Ronstadt music. Boy, do I feel old. She was phenomenal as were the musicians of that era. In this case I'm glad to be old.🙂🙂 it warms my heart and gives me hope for the future that young people like yourself can recognize and share the quality of this music.

[@TexasMagnolia]

My personal favorite will always be “You’re No Good”. The rock vibe and her vocals are amazing!

[@davidrogers1235]

You pronounce the name exactly right Linda Ronstadt a living legend

[@cynergy4]

Check out anything on "Heart Like A Wheel"!!!! Faithless Love and Willin' are probly my faves. One of the greatest singers ever to live, she gives lots of us goosebumps. Props to Waddy on the guitar. All of us girls wanted to sing and look like her, and all of the guys just wanted her, haha! PLEASE watch Faithless Love!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

THAT album is stunning in it's purity and performances, etc. Just amazing.

[@cbelanger59]

I still get goosebumps listening to her voice. She is my favorite female singer. Not many female singers back in late 70's. Male dominant bands. So blessed to have grown up in late 70's.

[@jeffreypryor4549]

This is one of my favorite songs by Linda, from her 1976 album Hasten Down the Wind.

[@heybabywassssup]

I love so many of her songs...across many genres. "You're No Good" is definitely my favorite. You should really watch the documentary "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice". Her career has been absolutely amazing.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

We all need to see that film. I can get it, just waiting for the right moment.

[@wannabetowasabe]

She can sing anything. Her work with Nelson Riddle where she sings some great 1940's era music is outstanding as well. She can also sing opera. This is just little old me and my opinion, but I think she is one of the best voices ever.

[@brucedillinger9448]

Followed Linda since forever. Although I love her more well known numbers it is usually the lesser known songs that really showcase her vocal abilities.

[@creid1367]

Linda's voice and Karla Bonoff's words. Golden.

[@ronforeman2556]

Hey, yeah! Linda, our hometown Tucson girl, made good! My brother (7 yrs. older than I) saw her perform in coffee houses down near the University of Arizona in the '60s. My wife was classmate of her niece, and her nephew is my bass luthier. Sadly, Parkinsons has forced Linda to retire "early."

[@Coolrockndad]

At the beginning The Eagles, Glenn Fry and Don Henley played with Linda. She got them together and helped start the band know as The Eagles!

[@jamesnorrisbarrett8927]

one of the greatest voices to ever give us the privilege of hearing, lost forever to Parkinson's disease

[@samcarson6]

One of the great female voices of the 20 century. One of the all time great live performers.

[@pirbird14]

I first heard Linda sing "Different Drum" in 1965 with the Stone Poneys. She has since lost her voice due to progressive supranuclear palsy. She had an amazing range of genres.

[@llmitchellb]

Bless her heart she did an interview after being honored at Kennedy Center and her mind and health arent good. A few years ago I heard a great interview with (one of her last) on NPR where she and the host talk about their Parkinson's Disease and they knew they were near the end of talking and Linda was so upset to lose the singing. However she felt she had done it all. God I love her.