Linda Ronstadt speaks

[@doomranger6047]

"I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of suffering." wow I felt that!

[@allenroberts747]

hero

[@jusakaolo]

Yes indeed..

[@barryfohn4385]

My brother passed away from parkinson's last year. I didn't know that he was going to die. I live in Wisconsin while he lived in New Jersey. Then one day his son (my nephew) called me on the phone. I had only met him once and was surprised that he called. When he told me that my brother had passed it shocked me. I had been speaking to my brother on the phone once in a while but not in about 7 weeks. I've been on disability for the last 7 years and could not afford to go to the service. The bottom line is this; live each day like it is your last. before you know it .....it will be.

[@jefffarmer5785]

'Rain'...?? Did you (really) 'Feel' it...?? Or- could their be 'other' reasons as to why you would make such a comment...?? (Asking, for a friend)...

[@yaimavol]

Indeed, there are things worse than dying, and you only have to visit a local nursing home to see that.

[@jonathangarduque8786]

"I sing in my brain all the time" that made me cry...

[@RJ67.]

I'm 53 6'5" 250 lb Scottish / Viking of a man, this is the first woman to ever make me cry simply with her voice.

[@katiekarakondis3348]

yes totally!!

[@edmundmcgrath213]

..Scottish..but you wear a dress, I mean a skirt...

[@NYtoNC]

which song???

[@j.o.a.7531]

@@edmundmcgrath213 I believe you mean kilt...

[@chiefinspector7280]

OH really, your wife never yelled and threatened you with walking out?

[@cfwintner1]

Not only is she one of the great talents of all time, she is a sweetheart. I saw her in Tempe Arizona in the 1970s. She had a warmup up act that was so sensational, the audience wouldn't let him off the stage. Linda came out and asked the audience, "Isn't he incredible? Don't you want to hear more of him? I promise you I'll give you my entire show, no matter how late it gets." And she did. The show lasted five hours. The warmup act? Billy Joel, unknown at the time. The greatest show I've ever seen in my 75 years. I love Linda Ronstadt.

[@lnl3237]

What?!! Never heard that Billy Joel opened for her. What a rarefied experience!

[@Norita562]

I never knew she’s from here. Her album canciones de mi padre…is my favorite. She’s my idol. I seriously thought she was in her 40s. I’ve only seen herself in that album. You are so lucky. She is my idol I wanna cry..too late ❤❤

[@hbennett5640]

Love your story...cool❤

[@williamchandler2558]

Gorgeous

[@sarahd3980]

She gave us all she had. No more is expected Linda. We have enough beautiful music to last us forever.

[@321snoot]

Beautifully said. Thank you.

[@freeleonardpeltier4148]

Beautifully said....

[@marias7599]

It's a beautiful comment.

[@LordByron778]

Indeed, she is the Everlasting!

[@darrenanthony8473]

Interesting. I didn't know this. Remember seeing her sing with Smokey. God bless

[@tlrogers6083]

She's got a great wit despite her setbacks. She's a hoot, seemingly devoid of an ego. And what a talent she shared with us all. Bless her fabulous heart. A national treasure.

[@polferiferus1938]

Aging, and all that goes with it, humbles us all if we are healthy in mind and spirit.

[@bbednorz319]

Timothy Rogers I agree 100%! I’ve never really liked her music, but she has a great personality and sense of humor. I wish her the best of luck.

[@davidbowman4259]

Well put. A treasure, indeed. A genius at the art/craft of singing.

[@norsktoolmaker88]

@chris Barnett I wish they wouldn't come to her show as well. Besides, you don't want to be seen having a joyful time with us libtards do ya? You could get drummed out of the He Man lib haters club.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Everything is Awesome “OH MY GOSH!” How I agree w/ you! I just do not get the “Queen/Diva” attitude she has ( she has gotten so much bad press for it) and even her billionaire boyfriend broke the engagement because he couldn’t take it( high, HIGH maintenance & he could well afford her 🤣but he said “NO THANK-YOU!” Ha!)! All her staged photos with her kids & grandiose photos/interviews....”I personally just can’t take her” ha! but I also realize she obviously has fans that adore her & buy her records( look at her beautiful home, clothes, houses, etc ....”someone is “supporting that lifestyle but it sure isn’t you “EVERYTHING IS AWESOME” or “ME” 😂, that’s for sure! Ha! Ha! Regardless, I applaud & recognize people have different tastes & makes life interesting, so people love Mariah. “Just not me!”🤣Take Care Everyone!❤️

[@patricia119]

At 72 her face still looks beautiful ! She had one of the most beautiful voices in rock and country.

[@kholstein64]

I love her sense of humor. She's just special

[@TheEDNC]

_"Not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of suffering."_ ... as a fellow chronic pain sufferer, I fully concur with your sentiments... God bless you Linda!🌈🦋💙

[@banditdad9837]

Yes!!

[@slick1ru2]

Ditto

[@charlienonya7016]

She's already suffering, so no need to fear it. Just embrace it.

[@TheEDNC]

Charlie Nonya i believe you missed the point. She rather leave now than face an unknown future filled with *_increased pain & suffering_* ... We chronic pain sufferers fear that more than death......

[@SuzanneMorovic]

She was my favorite in the 70s at 10 years old, from then on I wanted to become a singer like her. My father is in the last stages of Parkinson's disease now, so it makes me so sad she is also going through this.

[@HB90210]

Linda Ronstadt is one of those musical greats that time can't erase.♥🎤🎶

[@driven9863]

I will erase it

[@jimmyharrison1817]

@@driven9863 I would erase you if you were in front of me .

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@jimmyharrison1817,Ditto!!!

[@julesoftheNW]

Thank you, @jimmy harrison and michael! @@michaelgaynor6866

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Jimmy Page: ( JIMMY HARRISON & MICHAEL GAYNOR THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR SPEAKING UP!!❤️) DO YOU THINK YOU ARE FUNNY JUMMY PAGE? You are “NOT!” What an amazingly stupid, “threatening” thing to say about an incredibly gifted but extremely ill singer fighting a “normally fatal disease!” WHAT A INCREDULOUSLY INSENSITIVE & DOWNRIGHT STUPID THING FOR YOU TO SAY!!!

[@swmut]

One of the best voices in all of Rock and Roll. Wonderful interview, horrible disease

[@driven9863]

She a fatty , fatty 2x4, she is so wide and can't thru the door.

[@ceejay1794]

D D troll

[@kathymartin218]

@@ceejay1794 disrespectful to a legend. Refer to the comment about weight issue. Linda Ronstadt is a beautiful woman who has a lovely voice. Silenced by disease. I had many of her albums in 1977.

[@pamallenpug1]

@@driven9863 Obviously you've never heard of RESPECT. If you can't say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all.

[@MissSusieQue1]

@@driven9863 She can always lose weight..... U my friend will always be ugly...

[@maryvitorelo572]

Her voice has always touched my soul, and always will. I wish her peace and happiness always.

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live concert?

[@CherylSmith-lz3dl]

It is true... her voice especially in the ballads ( "Whats New"-"Someone To Watch Over Me")... Is the most beautiful sounds i have ever heard a person sing! Thank you Linda Ronstadt. I am a music lover from 60-70's. Music is Very special to me - its close to my sole - the songs in your heart are special!

[@alexolvera5150]

I am thankful for growing up with her beautiful voice

[@bhinderbinder]

Same here...How I loved 'Oooh Baby Baby', I would play that 45' over and over again. Not to mention 'Heat Wave' and 'Blue Bayou'!!! Yes, she's a legend.

[@williamfitzgerald1935]

Me too!

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

@@bhinderbinder I also loved "You're No Good". What a voice!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I have most of her albums!

[@karelannherkaler7661]

When i was a little girl, before my dad got sick with schizophrenia, i had a future in singing! I loved singing blue bayou and dont it make my brown eyes blue...so, now i sing her songs to my children. They may never understand, but i always will! My childhood favorite, next to neil diamond! Bit blue bayou got me through alot of days when I would watch my dad just slip in and out of reality. This song became my escape! #no1bluebayoufan

[@tod3msn]

There is an inherent niceness to Linda Ronstadt. An inner glow of decency and goodness. You want the best for her.

[@lisas8244]

So eloquently spoken and absolutely true. I never knew she had such a charming, self deprecating sense of humor. Lovely! A National Treasure.

[@QueenVelveeta]

Yeah, remember when she said she didn't want to know if Christians or conservatives were in the audience because it would mar her enjoyment? That's really nice. Great talent, though.

[@WooBino.]

QueenVelveeta So talented AND insightful?

[@nowvoyagerNE]

no...no there is not.

[@jaytee2642]

Inherent niceness? Really? __________________ "It’s a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I’d rather not know.” ___________________ I've been rather disgusted by her since she made that statement in 2004. And I wasn't even a Republican or Christian at the time!

[@janishaldeman3339]

She's still smiling, keeping a great sense of humor, and maintains her humility. I am inspired.

[@JakobTennisMB]

@@SUGAR_XYLER careful, people are going to call you hateful or crazy even though people on KZbin praise Christians for being themselves all the time.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@JakobTennisMB ,two dingdongs comments!!!

[@patriciax3677]

@@michaelgaynor6866 you've GOTS to be one of the fanatics KarlEuro89 is talking about

[@nixl3518]

SUGAR XYLER ! Being an atheist makes one a realist and allows one to deal with the world as it is not believing in fairytales!

[@magentalady]

The crowbar under the bed made me LOL!!

[@lindameneken998]

Llorando - I met Linda in person, years ago, at East Bay Performing Arts Center in Richmond CA, in women’s bathroom! She was wonderful, gracious and beautiful. I told her I played violin in Mariachi group and she was so excited and supportive! She is and always will be one of my greatest inspirations. And now she lives in my hometown, in Beautiful Sea Cliff, by the Golden Gate Bridge. My mother also had Parkinson’s and died of one of its complications - aspiration pneumonia. Linda, we all know you’ll be singing up a storm in heaven, when you get there!

[@secretariatgirl4249]

She makes today's "singers" look like the minimal talents that they are. She stood there and sang. No big show, no revealing costumes and suggestive moves...she just sang.

[@matrix23225]

@Paul Kryder : why you have to spoil a perfectly good moment with reality? lol

[@hectorsalcido4106]

@Paul Kryder Linda , one of a kind, beauty and that incredible voice.

There are some incredible young singers. Angelina Jordan , Connie Talbot Amera Wilhagen and Kirisa Tordova for examples .

[@henrygregor7336]

@Paul Kryder Great comment, and let's add Rhiannon Giddons to that list as well.

[@secretariatgirl4249]

@Paul Kryder Alicia Keys is briliant.

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Saw her in 1980, Baton Rouge, sitting in the front row, 30 ft. away and will never forget the energy, soul and expression she projected -- almost surreal.

[@karlhungus8946]

That right there is the experience of a lifetime.

[@jasonvi2]

"it's nice to be acknowledged, it's nice for your work to be acknowledged. But it's not what you do it for, you do it for the work. If you do it for pride, you're in big trouble" - Linda Ronstadt. So wise. Love her humor too.

[@lucasgill7819]

*prizes

[@ReeseMac]

Yeah. She said "If you do it for prizes....."

[@salinamartin8711]

She will always be THE GOLD STANDARD of women singers. A timeless classical, sassy, opera, Latin, ballad, rock, country super star! Thanks for the music.

[@gbtyresinc]

Sending love right back to you did you attend any live concert?

[@ericwobschall8410]

The Andrew Gold standard.

[@gustavinok4685]

A pin-up with killer pipes. No freaking pretending, no autotune and she didn't hangout with her publicist. Very much the real deal. Love her -

[@tmb74]

So true. A pure and beautiful voice.

[@TurboMountTV]

Except her politics SUCK.

[@film-maniac]

@@TurboMountTV Not as much as yours.

[@johnkoziol323]

I couldn't have said what you did in your comment better myself. For that, you get a GREAT, BIG, HUMONGOUS "thumb's up" from me!!!

[@TurboMountTV]

@@film-maniac As you don't know MY politics... Blow ME.

[@mysnellvilleblog]

Ms. Ronstadt is such a beautiful lady, honest, strong, great sense of humor. I’ve never heard of a scandal, she’s never been a whiner, she could have a huge ego, but she doesn’t. You can’t help but love her.

[@adc2327]

Here's a scandal for you. Jerry Brown was governor of California and Linda Ronstadt was his girlfriend. He went on a trip to Africa and brought her along. Since this was some sort of government trip and he was representing the state of California they were both criticized for going on this trip with them being unmarried. I was a kid then and I thought it was kind of cool. This had to be the late 70s.

[@artysanmobile]

I had the honor of recording Linda and her superb band live at Atlanta’s Fox Theater in 1977. She was already a huge success, a beautiful and humble young woman with a golden voice and has grown to be a legitimate legend of music. I wish her all the best, always. ❤️

[@raaawkstaaar]

legitimately or bootlegged her?

[@artysanmobile]

I do this for a living. She was an early client.

[@harborheart6558]

Those Fox shows in Atlanta in 77 were some landmark Ronstadt performances. They float around KZbin - would love to hear a quality recording - what a great gig that must have been.

[@skyewilliams2247]

Can we get an update? Divine offbeat superstar without vanity. Linda was the most natural power belter - gorgeous and warm pipes. Very very rare songbird.

[@gbtyresinc]

Sending love right back to you did you attend any live performances?

[@melaniexoxo]

It made me tear up when she said she sings in her head.

[@georgetirebiter4035]

She did an interview shortly after announcing her disease and said that her recordings and performances accounted for a tiny percent of her singing. She would sing out loud to herself all day long.

[@ladyalexandrialewis7655]

I was a professional sound engineer all I did was travel with bands more than anything in the world I wanted the opportunity to work with Linda Ronstadt in my career and I never did get to do that that was the one thing that I wanted to do because her voice is so fantastic or so bad it was just unbelievable I have not got words to tell you about her voice.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@ladyalexandrialewis7655,BEAUTIFUL! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa. Linda Rocks,and always will in the heart's and mind's of many.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

lampchopxoxo, O.M.G.......me too! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa.

[@anairenemartinez165]

So do I! I even thought my " mind" singing voice was like Rosemary Clooney! Of course, it is not at all.

[@yagher]

She is just stunning in every way. A true, true legend. She may not have her singing voice anymore but we still have her and her recorded work and for that we are fortunate.

[@driven9863]

I find her songs drab,lame and skittish.

[@nancycarpenter5093]

@@driven9863 much like yourself

[@kosmicsurfer7886]

Talented, classy, beautiful and humble. What a rare gem.

[@donnatatro1270]

In many..many ways..she brought peace to my heart.She sang so beautiful with no effort..just a beautiful person...

[@mf5531]

and with a voice of an angel.

[@SinnerSince1962]

Oh how I love this woman. When I was a kid, she was 15 years older than me and I had her posters all over my wall. There will be no other Linda Ronstadt. She had a powerful, booming voice and an incredible stage presence. She wasn't just pretty; she was cute to boot. Not many women back then made it this big in music. She made it BIG!

[@tradewinds-wb4kn]

The album Living In the USA image was just as impressionable as Farrah when growing up. That beauty has not changed. Still just as classy a lady as can be.

[@okijima15]

She sure did

[@markw4206]

I grew up in the 70s too. It's weird how amidst the Farrah Fawcetts and Cheryl Ladds, no one talked about Linda as a sex symbol. But oh my God she was beautiful and sexy as all get out. Even before she opened her mouth and made that otherworldly gorgeous music.

[@deadandburied7626]

Linda crooned and emoted melting my heart. Now a lonely senior citizen, I wish she was my neighbour just to chat to. 😅

[@lnl3237]

​@@deadandburied7626...and she would probably enjoy your company, too!

[@lancespruiellbusinessforms5156]

Pure and unadulterated talent. She didn't behave - or look - like a stripper; she didn't have to perform musical acrobatics with her voice, she just sang and boy, could she sing. She possessed a God-given talent and I'm so glad that hers was one of the soundtracks of my teens. Thanks for sharing your gift with us all - you're one of the GREATS!

[@NYtoNC]

Exactly

[@PollyGammy]

Wow, what a sweet soul of a woman. She’s just adorable.

[@rachelybarra2783]

She is 😊

[@chrisandrus689]

...you Got That right !! she has remained as sweet as she was in '67 (?), when she (along with "The Stone Ponies"), brought us "You & i travel to the beat of a Different Drum..."...

[@robertgarcia4117]

Steven g Dear, Linda l love you so much. Keep up the great work.👊❤❤❤❤❤💕

[@hannaj4032]

She looks great doesn’t she?

[@julesrandolph5687]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the greatest - if not THE greatest - American icons of the last century. I will remain a hardcore fan of Ms. Linda until I die.

[@Nathanmartinezzz]

Jules Randolph absolutely agree.

[@carolinetalley]

I will always love listening to her sing. What an amazing gift she shared with the world. It is pure joy.

[@jaredbailey8237]

She always did have an amazing voice. And she will always have one of the best female voices I've ever heard.

[@caronstout354]

From rock&roll to "The Pirates of Penzance" she could truly sing anything and everything!

[@sharkiegurl]

She is soooo loved by the Mexican people. We love you Linda ! 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheNeeenha]

@Roger Martin AND?

[@pressureflipin1992]

she full mexican, she couldnt tell people this in the early 70s or else they would have shunned her.

[@pressureflipin1992]

@Light in the Piazza not true. She's more than half

[@adrianalainez8499]

@Light in the Piazza You mean American. All Mexicans aren't Americans. They are from América. She has Hispanic and original American blood. Along with European.

[@stevescofield7806]

Linda is loved by people of all races.

[@iboopyournose7307]

Never be another Linda Ronstadt. I remember all the guys drooling over her incredible beauty (the posters in every guys bedroom). As well as the fact that everyone in my age bracket love love loved her powerful voice. I'm a 70's era woman and so lucky to have that genre be my time in life. Linda - we love you!!

[@MissSusieQue1]

Agrees....you left out..."Natural beauty". She must have been the coolest person to hang with.....probably still is...LInda I could listen to your stories forever.........thank you for the music.....be well.

[@wraithoftheirish]

yep

[@iboopyournose7307]

@Muchknowledge Greatersorrow - how old are you? 12? You should be really ashamed of yourself - bullying is an ugly dying thing. Your parents need better control over what you do on a computer child!!

[@marisullivan2021]

Me too! I remember seeing her open for The Beach Boys....at Madison Square Garden. It was HER I wanted to see....Them? Not so much. She was amazing then, and still is now.

[@russm3727]

I was one of those guys with her Blue Bayou poster on his wall. I still get tears when I hear her sing. Tears of absolute joy hearing her beautiful voice. I marveled at her amazing beauty and sexiness. I always thought she could make wearing a burlap sack look sexy. It's too bad that the music of today has no one that sing like she did. Pure musical talent.

[@gstanley75]

We all have a richer life because this beautiful talented woman shared a tune with us. God bless Linda Ronstadt.

[@Mssearay]

@Paul Kryder Amen!!

[@calvinbafshoe2626]

This interview breaks my heart 😢 I can't imagine my talent taken away from me. We love you Linda you are simply the best. I don't know much but I know I love you ❤️

[@bobbyterrito8011]

“I was just screaming, I wasn’t singing. I didn’t want to charge people for that.” What an incredibly humble artist. She deeply cares about her craft and refuses to let down her fans.

[@ghosttgirlghosttspook5478]

Bobby Territo I don't like screaming eather, she could have sang more soft!

[@cindysavage265]

Grace Slick also retired because her voice was gone.

[@saveriosalemme5366]

I’m 55 and Linda Ronstadt is the only person I have had a continuous crush on since I was 12 years old.

[@chriswoosley3883]

same here,I'm same age and crush,,,,,,love her

[@jimmyharrison1817]

I'm 58 & my Crush continues Too Saverio .

[@fredflintstone2958]

@Jeff B Linda Ronstadt....yeah, that would be somethin', just to say it....even now....

[@normantrombon]

59 and crushy.

[@peppertree8244]

If I were a guy, I would too!

[@sandrastrausbaugh6050]

Her eyes are still those soft & sweet brown eyes.

[@rosemarybaez5368]

I wish I was back in time to

[@axxeman2002]

Yes indeed but that haircut. It is jsut beyond unflattering ...

[@ElvarMasson]

axxeman2002 - judging by this interview, I don't think she cares about your opinion...plus, she did say she's lazy 😉

[@busterbobby]

axxeman2002 q

[@kevintmerk]

CBS Sunday is such great news reporting…but Linda is just such a gift from the heavens.

[@Dirthauler65]

Not only a spectacular singer, but she has a great sense of humor and a good attitude about her life.

[@jareddi7114]

My grandma used to say that humor should carry you into old age

[@lucyfoster4082]

When she hits the high note in Blue Bayou, it is always so arresting, and I’d like to study exactly why. What a glorious singer.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@Spermwhale1000 I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard it.

[@teriw56]

Funny she said she really didn’t like the way she sounded when she sang Blue Bayou!

[@M1911jln]

She was such a great talent. She did everything -- country rock, rock, pop, opera, jazz standards, mariachi -- and she knocked it out of the park each time.

[@maurahobart8414]

There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do…such an amazing beautiful person.

[@reginaldforthright805]

She never did jpop

[@allenjones3130]

It was a sad day for pop music when Parkinson's forced Linda Ronstadt to retire from singing.

[@gunterine]

@@allenjones3130 According to wikipedia it's Progressive supranuclear palsy

[@RoseGold718]

Growing up, I was mesmerized by her amazing voice, grace and beauty. I’m so grateful that I got the opportunity to experience her in real time. We love you Linda!

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live concert?

[@robjontay5052]

Life is sad. Her voice makes it less so. She's still a beautiful soul with big brown eyes...Bless you lady. A forcefull voice in RockNRoll. Thank you for the Eagles too! I'm going to look for this live LP from the 1980 concert....

[@cullbill]

Rob Jontay , I loved your comment. She still has that wonderful spirit and those beautiful eyes.

[@dadadruma]

Me too!

[@upstatenewyork]

Yes, life is sad

[@daisycassidy2448]

She looks wonderful for being 72 and I am so sorry she has that dreadful disease. I wish her strength and good wishes.

[@popland1977]

@hhhk20 Fonda has been lifted and pulled and looks ridiculous and PD can have very different effects o some. Those with resting tremors can lose a lot of weight while those who are left partially frozen can put on weight. Also, she may be incredibly depressed given how difficult this condition is. It's a slow demise into losing control of your body. Also we dont if she has had DBS to help her symptoms which can cause weight gain

[@abbyboyd5111]

@hhhk20 : looking like (which i don't think she does) is far better then being a pig. Tell me how loud does a pig squeel? Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? Do you go weeee weeee weeee all the way home? The pure fact that you are only concentrating on her looks shows how shallow you truly are. A person is beautiful because of who they are not how they look which is why i can say without ever seeing you that you are one of the most ugly people I've dealt with.

[@zeebee9356]

hhhk20; tell it like it is! Sad that she doesn't create awareness like MJ Fox has.

[@lisamartin3734]

She has such a wonderful sense of humor and down-to-earth personality. Its so sad to lose the very thing that she loves the most.Singing for her wasn't just about money it was her life and soul. The disease she has is devastating. I wish her the best.

[@georgescuovidiu1214]

The best woman singer from all time.

[@jv-ep2tc]

I am so glad she did this interview. She looks better than I imagined. Thank god she heard that different drum and embarked on her career.....we all benefited.

[@k.holland7011]

Truly a gift. Being a teenager in the 70s her music then and over the years has been a huge part of my life. Love her so much and so sad that beautiful voice was silenced from giving us more music.

[@James-tf8vg]

Totally agree with you. Listen to her fantastic voice when I was in high school in late 70s

[@MochaBusPassLady]

I agree, also a teen in the 70s. For me it is especially disheartening to see what life can do to people whose talents were so exceptional. Dudley Moore, comedic actor and skilled pianist also comes to my mind. Yes, Linda's was a powerful, beautiful voice and she is a gifted artist to be sure.😊

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

They don’t make them like they used to. Her, Zevon, Jackson Browne, the best is behind us.

[@scallaghan2118]

I agree, but it is good that she left us so much. I have so much Linda Ronstadt vinyl, and unlike some performers, I can listen to it over and over non-stop. Plus watching her videos on KZbin, wow. I wish I had seen her perform in person, but I'm grateful for the recordings. She is so accepting of her life now. Parkinson's can be devastating. I hope she lives her life out in peace and enjoyment.

[@julianlewis1792]

@@scallaghan2118 exactly -- she entertained millions of people over the decades. She left us with a very rich legacy of song and music.

[@Archer335]

I’m so thankful that I grew up while Ms. Ronstadt was in her heyday. Such a wonderful singer. I wish her only the best, only the best.

[@DonaldCookNJ]

I had the biggest crush on her as a teenager. Enormous talent, colorful career. She doesn't owe us a thing.

[@harlanchess8056]

Indeed. Well said.

[@edwardpate6128]

Yep, you and about 30 or 40 million other teenage boys in the 70's!

[@Bluenose352]

Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice. Beautiful mind. Still love her.

[@cindyvargas5388]

Crocet BABY BLANKET AND crocheting

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Bluenose352, INCREDIBLE WOMAN, Lay down candles in the rain!!! Still blows my mind. Blessings to you from Philadelphia.

[@peachyclean93]

Absolutely beautiful voice and beautiful woman love you, Linda,

[@tjwash2]

Nobody does a more thorough retrospective of a celebrity’s life than CBS Sunday Morning and there’s no one on earth I’d rather see one of than Linda Ronstadt!

[@biggerdeck]

Best show on tv, IMO

[@tjwash2]

biggerdeck especially if you’re over 35, well..40.

[@AvocatDude]

Such a kind and intelligent soul to see that she’s taking life in stride and that she still has some enjoyment in life. There’s a lot to be said for laying on the couch and reading some good books.

[@lindaronstadt3938]

Thanks for your comment and for being a fan, God bless you.. I text you on here because you're a big fan and you seems to be a very nice person 😍..

[@AvocatDude]

@@lindaronstadt3938 you made my day Linda. Tears…thanks so much. Almost 2 years ago 8-19-19, I was in an accident and was ejected from my Jeep, broke my kneck and am paralyzed. I’m happy for still being here.

[@chiefinspector7280]

try it

[@DavidLee-wj9sp]

The high note she hits at the end of blue bayou is one of the greatest things i have heard

[@Vinnybrain]

Ohh is it ever!... "What's New" is the one that does it for me-- the whole album--sends shivers up my spine...between her and Karen Carpenter.. I cant make up my mind! I'm just glad I can have both ,ALL of their work, in my collection...

[@Vinnybrain]

And ya know...it doesnt seem to sound like Linda is jumping into her falsetto range in that Blue Bayou note.... I think that that's her natural range.... In-freeking-credible voice!!

[@dougcowles1116]

I didn't think it was possible, but she may have improved on the original by Roy Orbison...certainly equal to

[@Yesica1993]

That was one of the first songs I learned from the radio when I was growing up. Being an amateur/wannabe singer, myself, I worked for years to be able to hit that note! I was so excited when I finally was able to do it.

[@1emmajones]

Desperado though? That note at the end kills me. She looked so small on that stage.

[@BellaWorldAni]

I grew up with Linda Ronstadt. I'm sad to see how her body is limiting her, but even still, she's a powerhouse. Her spirit doesn't seem to be affected one bit. What a great, great lady. And I'm so glad she admitted marriage wasn't for her! It's not for every woman, & that's OK!

[@franklazareno6010]

I grew up with her too. I have to disagree. She's no longer the powerhouse woman she used to be. And, it doesn't matter, cuz she's getting tons of Love and thousands of comments. She's in my top 10 of all time ... Hmmm, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Debby Harry, Cyndi Lauper, Sheila Ferguson ... not in any order.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Marriage and religion isn't for me either.

[@10442]

she gave the best years of her life to her fans, now her fans are paying her back with everlasting LOVE

[@evanlouis3336]

A fascinating creature still. One of the few superstars, living or dead, that didn't bathe in their own reflection. Being Cool is easy, being respected and beloved in an often dirty rotten business - that is something. The only female pipes we can listen to over and over. Clear, unadorned, strong, flexible and very warm.

[@gwrigley7798]

Linda, you are appreciated and loved deeply. We thank you for all your wonderful work. ♥️♥️

[@taraterm3]

gorgeous woman, gorgeous voice, great memories. You are legend!!!

[@carlosmatias7807]

She's a complete doll. She's my idol, I'm Mexican American from California. I'm 22 and since I was 6yo I've always wanted to look/talk/SING just like her!!! :( I love her dedicatedly. More than ANYBODY ELSE 😋

[@anakinvader9120]

U gay or what

[@larscain3263]

I love her Latino cds. Especially por tu amore

[@macmail3393]

Kudos to the reporter Tracy Smith who conducted an excellent interview, and asked relevant questions and seemed to really listen to Miss Ronstadt. I hope she does more of these with other living legends.

[@MichSignMan]

She did very well touching on very sensitive and personal questions... but Linda is a cheerful woman, even at her current state.

[@timezone8876]

I would like to go back to the 70's again and be young, anyone want to come with me?

[@RJS1974]

Time Zone Yeah come by and pick me up will ya?

[@timezone8876]

Absolutely!

[@cherylc3792]

I felt free in the 70s, I didnt feel like our country was headed down a communist road. I love Linda just wish knowing what she should know now about Jerry Brown she wouldnt be friends with him anymore.

[@Meema733]

If I could I certainly would and do things differently. But then I may not have had my 2 wonderful children

[@TahitiNini]

@@cherylc3792 She is very liberal and has been for a long time.

[@rr7firefly]

Who could ever forget her smash hit "You're No Good." I listened to that song countless times. And her work with Emily Lou and Dolly is still fantastic listening.

[@feeberizer]

I live in southern NM where we have an awesome PBS station, KRWG. There's lots of Spanish and Mariachi music played in the evenings, and they play lots of Linda's spanish songs. I didn't know anything about her Hispanic background until moving here 11 years ago. What an amazing lady.

[@leticiarodriguez8416]

Oh my gosh, how I loved that era of music. Ms. Ronstadt was one of my favorites. 😊🎶💖

[@truckerray7533]

My mom went to high school with Linda in the early to mid 60's down there in Tucson, Arizona. Mom has showed me Linda's class picture & as well as choir class pictures in her high school yearbook! Throughout my childhood i can still remember mom speaking of Linda & how pretty she was & a beautiful singer in high school. Mom is one year older than Linda, i believe

[@williamfitzgerald1935]

I grew up loving Linda Ronstadt. I remember saving my money to buy her newest album and then wearing them out playing them over and over. I wouldn’t pay money to hear many artists sing nowadays but I’d pay to listen to her talk. She is truly one of a kind! ❤️

[@bellagrace9812]

I went to one of Linda's concerts in my late teens and it was by far one of the best I'd ever been to. She did not disappoint. No grand light show, no dancers gyrating around, no fancy costumes, just Linda standing in front of the mic singing her best songs and the audience singing along to every word. She is one of the greats and has a voice like no other. Thanks for the great memories Linda. 💕

[@susanstacy2493]

I bet that was a wonderful concert! With her voice she never needed any extras!

[@jackward9901]

Something about Linda from 4:00 to 4:10 in this clip hurts my heart. The decency of not wanting "charge people for that", followed by the sincerity and sadness in her "yeah" as she closes her eyes, it is just so sad to hear. A legend forever.

[@Lissa11638]

She's definitely nothing short of amazing!

[@susanstacy2493]

Her remark about not charging people truly shows what kind of person she is and her kind heart. There have been many performers who could no longer sing yet still continued on with concerts or tv shows. My respect for her is even greater now.

[@aarondigby5054]

@@Lissa11638 her regular talking voice invites and engages you for good conversation.

[@lauralynn4504]

Linda, Bonnie, Joni, were the dominant singers of my formative years in music. In my head, I know every note, and in my heart these women’s voices will sing on. Thank you for sharing this. Since hearing of Linda’s diagnosis, I think of her a lot. She is a gracious woman to give updates like this to those of us who love her.

[@frankelliott1464]

Hello my friend how are you doing today?..

[@geocape7060]

I was in love with her. I just adored her voice and she was wonderful. Such an amazing talent.

[@spacedoginnebraska]

She's not dead....

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@spacedoginnebraska ,NOPE!!!

[@trwagner1]

There are generations and decades of now men who have, still have a crush with Linda. She was the best, she still is so for many of us. Although so many of us would love to hear her sing again, regardless of illness, we respect her all the same for all her accomplishments. When you have Parkinson's, its a struggle. It's a struggle that no one can understand. It is refreshing to hear Linda speak about that and be frank and still be candid in her interviews.

[@timwoody3835]

“Her talent has diminished ...” I call B.S. Her talent is still there, as strong as ever, her body has betrayed her, but the talent is still there.

[@hartcoronet9968]

Agreed. I took exceptin to that as well.

[@tomillakockingbird1754]

Yes, a poor choice of words. And the journalist saying, "She was a very good singer." Talk about understatement. Even professional journalists are lacking in their ability to write these days, it seems.

[@peterkline7137]

I totally agree. That stuck out to me too. I'm sure it wasn't meant in the way we took it, but I would have fixed it in the edit. Unkind and untrue.

[@jennifredaderoju4998]

Nothing last forver! Every opportunity should be use judiciously!

[@fifthstoryfall]

The quote was "illness has cruelly diminished her talent." When said like that, it doesn't read to me the way some of you took it.

[@Ofa337]

We never know how our lives will be changed. One of the Truly Great Voices of Our Time. Thank You Linda for Sharing Your Beautiful Gift.

[@jasonshirrillmusic]

She is and always will be Awesome.

[@raymamacat]

LINDA RONSTADT AND KAREN CARPENTER, TWO OF THE BEST FEMALE VOCALISTS FROM AN AWESOME ERA OF MUSIC.

[@1Cheytown]

ray m Yes!!

[@jubalcalif9100]

I could not agree more !! Linda & Karen to me had the voice of ANGELS !!

[@keithklein8935]

I would add Anne Murray to the list. That generation of popular and folk music may never happen again. You need song writers like Carole king and Jimmy Webb before the great voices can shine.

[@jubalcalif9100]

@@keithklein8935 As I do when I take off my hat, you make a good point, Keith ! Wonderful voices don't amount to much without wonderful songs ! BOTH are needed to make the music that fills out hearts with joy ! THANKS so much for a very perceptive & thoughtful comment ! CHEERS !! :-)

[@dajuhan924]

Just your opinion and not fact

[@patrickobrien.2028]

Her humility makes her more than beautiful. An incredible woman.

[@aarondigby5054]

OBAMA GOTTA GET IN LINE, I HAD A CRUSH ON HER ALSO.

[@mattf49006]

shes been a crush of mine since the stone pony band days...and for me nothing has changed..she deserves all the recognition and love we can show her

[@carrotjuse]

Ditto. In spades.

[@bridgetnolan3947]

@@carrotjuse and buckets

[@davidleifson7025]

We ALL owe her a debt of gratitude. She was the female performer who kicked open the doors to the music world! And, she left it open and others. Sure there were others, great and not-so before her, but the dynamics of her voice, personality, performance style, and presence blew us all away the first time we heard her. Grateful to be able to see her once. Sending my Love and Prayers that her life is as satisfying now as it was back in the day.

[@mastermooky]

I cried, listening to this, deeply wishing a miracle for her, after all, she gave me a miracle. fair exchange

[@ManlyMan35]

Her songs are FANTASTIC, so is her singing voice AND she is so overrated in the annals of music.

[@ManlyMan35]

I meant to say "so UNDERrated" in the annals of music" She was sooo pretty and then add her beautiful singing voice to it.....I have a theory that if female rappers today had Linda's voice they'd be singing instead of talking over music.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

If I'm going to listen to someone speak, I much prefer that they be candid. And Linda Ronstadt is always open and truthful.

[@jm7804]

Truly one of the most vocally gifted singers of all time. Mastered every musical genre she attempted. Lovely person as well; so modest reflecting on her impact. Parkinson's is a cruel disease.

[@elenac1010]

GOD, she's amazing!! The lack of sour grapes is astounding and inspiring. So humble!

[@GTLyons]

I loved her so much when I was young. Few years ago I learned that she is a stubborn atheist... I pray for her soul... if only she had come to Jesus... but sadly, to this day, she does not believe...

[@OldDunollieman]

She's independent minded and needs no crutch.

[@elenac1010]

@@GTLyons I'm sure she has her reasons. You do you.

[@mumzee52]

@@GTLyons: I'm a Christian too, but it really annoys me when I hear misguided snooty "Christians" like you say things like that. What an ignorant, faithless way to speak. I wish both militant Christians AND militant atheists would learn when to shut their pie holes and not attack others. Whatever happened to "live and let live?" Besides- does your God have the power or do you? The worst kind of faith is one that frames faith as some inherited thing. Leave it to each seeker to find their own path because I believe God loves true seekers of all kinds. If you want to pray, then fine, but people are here to celebrate her and her music, not downgrade her by parroting out the same mealy mouthed guilt tripping phrases that push people away from Christianity in droves.

[@PalmdaleGal]

@@GTLyons - She used to tout her Catholicism. In fact, her first few albums have a spiritual/religious song on them. She had also commented about Aaron Neville and her both being Catholic back when they were dueting. I wonder what happened to cause her to lose her faith... (Parkinson's perhaps?)?

[@Mikey-zj3co]

Linda gave me what I consider to be my all time favorite song- Long, Long Time. It's about unrequited love, which is something I very much doubt she ever had to deal with, and the emotion and feeling she put into that song is amazing for someone as young as she was. I still almost cry when I listen to it.

[@bellbookcandle3051]

Oh God, yes!! So much emotion, but the vocals never get out of control.

[@shoshonnaissachar5927]

In 1967, she recorded Different Drum with the Stone Poneys. I was hooked and I still know every word by heart. Wore out my 45 listening to it over and over. Loved her ever since. What a voice and what a career!!!

[@SDsailor7]

She did the same when she sang canciones de mi padre. So much emotion on the sad songs.

[@Mikey-zj3co]

That's where I first became aware of her too. In fact, in high school I was interested in a girl because she 'kinda' looked like Linda. And even though Mike Nesmith wrote it, I think the words of that song really fit her.

[@susanstacy2493]

She really seems to be at peace with what life has now handed her and she has a great sense of humor about it. She was a truly talented singer. I wish her well.

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live show?

[@gehlen52]

A wonderful lady, we are very fortunate to have her in our lives.

[@jumpyonthehill]

What a beautiful beautiful person who has brought so much joy to my life every time I hear her voice. I am a better person for having had.

[@Bubby448]

I love Linda. I was a teenager when I discovered her. I’m 62 & listen to my albums everyday

[@marcus00ize]

She performed at a concert in Tuscaloosa Al in 1978 with herself, a piano and a guitar player and that was all she needed. The best vocal performance I ever heard

[@rollingrizzo1291]

She rocked mariachi like no one else so she is a beloved Mexican mariachi queen...much love and respect from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@supanova4126]

I’ve been married to my Mexican wife for 9 years now...I’m non Mexican. About a year ago I just happened to one day come across “Don’t know much” and I mentioned her name. She lit up and told me about her mariachi background! She showed me a couple of videos and WOW!!! A whole new level of respect for her!! Beautiful!

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Shes only about 1/4 Latino......

[@rollingrizzo1291]

Motorcityman Man I’m sure you had her DNA backtracked thru ancestors.com. Her dad was proud to be a Mexican all the way son. Your all the way up there, don’t get into what doesn’t concern you.

[@mauroaquino7861]

The bees reporter say Latin ,no she didn't sing Latin she song mariachi from mexicc

[@arturoalbino2610]

@@motorcitymanman7711 hahaha a quarter...theres no like a quarter...she is mexican american....thats all.

[@karaokelola]

What a treasure! Thank you for your wonderful music, Linda.

[@patriciabeutler9518]

You are so right....incredible voice and great personality.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

She's so beautiful in every way that it can just reduce you to tears to know what she's given us, and what we are now losing......... Oof!!

[@MichaelBarberaMusic]

Such an amazing person. A legend of her own and a sweet - sweet woman.

[@veeeforvendetta]

Just watch the new one today of Linda..on Sunday Morning.. She is a gem..keeping her sence of humor.

[@rodragonfly1134]

I consider myself fortunate to have seen her in concert, with the Eagles, in 1974. She is truly a gifted singer, and a beautiful soul.💕

[@dhanashriadrekar2629]

Lucky you 💚🌷

[@thobbs4526]

OMG, I was there, too.

[@beatleswift1]

Omg her little pause at the end to watch the crowd just for a few moments longer has me crying 😭❤️

[@fiona-lyons]

She's such a direct, honest, no BS person. Her voice was her instrument and she knew when it was failing - so for people to tell her she was imagining it or being a perfectionist is almost insulting. She knew. Such a talent

[@leonardshevlin7260]

It's a regrettable instinct people have to refuse to hear something that they wish weren't true from a person facing a difficulty.

[@patriciahiguera1724]

Linda you will always be loved, thank you for all the music you have made . Thank you so much

[@johnc5160]

What a witty woman, full of good humour and wisdom. And so humble, she came across as a lovely human being.