Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Linda Ronstadt - It's So Easy!

[@liesavillandre3481]

When I was a teenager in the 70's we did not consider this to be country. we were all hardcore rock and roll. I love her music.

[@threekidzmom04]

I started high school in 1970 and never thought of her as country.

[@Zalentsia]

My mum told me this was pop music 🎶 ❤

[@angieday5183]

@@threekidzmom04 She did a lot of country early and then country/rock like the early Eagles but agree this light rock.

[@mikefinity7129]

Great reaction to a great song. It belongs in the Country Rock genre which hit its peak of popularity in the '70s, when Linda Ronstadt was variously known as the Queen of Country Rock, Queen of Rock, and First Lady of Rock. ❤

[@aidanflynn1577]

1) Ronstadt was the #1 selling solo female artist of the 1970s 2) Ronstadt was the #1 selling solo female artist of the year 1980 3).Has best selling non-English record since 1980s (Mexican) 4) Ronstadt was known as the Queen of 1970s Rock 5) The Queen of Country Rock 6) 1st solo female artist to sell out arena rock concert tours 7) 1st solo female artist to sell 7 consecutive platinum or multiplatinum records )in 7 years) 1970s 8) her backup band became The Eagles, her second backup band became Stevie Nicks’s backup band in the 1980s 9) Linda is winner of: 12 Grammys -2 AMAs - 1 ALMA - ACM - 1 CMA - Emmy nominee - Oscar nominee -a Golden Globe nominee - a Recipient of the Presidents -Medal of the Arts - a Kennedy Center Honoree - a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee 10) was Broadway star 1980s 11) Opera “LaBoheme” 1980s 12) 2 1980s multi platinum Country albums “Trio I & 2” with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris 13) 3 1980s Multiplatinum Big Band albums with Nelson Riddle 14) Collaborated, performed, or toured with: The Doors Neil Young The Eagles Bette Midler Warren Zevon Johnny Cash Lindsey Buckingham Jackson Browne The Rolling Stones Chuck Berry Little Feat James Taylor Bonnie Raitt Tom Petty’s band The Heartbreakers Rosemary Clooney Aaron Neville Patty Loveless Phillip Glass Bobby Darin Cher The Everly Brothers The Smothers Brothers The McGarrigle Sisters Glenn Campbell Neil Diamond Leo Sayer Don Henley Phoebe Snow 15) Romantic Interests: Mick Jagger George Lucas Robert Plant Steve Martin Jim Carey Bill Murray Albert Brooks Governor Jerry Brown JD Souther 16) Whitney Houston recorded “I Will Always Love You” based on Linda Ronstadt’s version from the 1970s.

[@lauramittler]

Don Henley and Glen Frey met while playing with Linda on tour. After that tour they created the Eagles. Linda is the greatest, cross genre cover artist ever!

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

It says something when members of her backing band (ie, Don Henley and Glenn Frey) go on to help form "The Eagles". 🤩 Linda is a legend!!!

[@1perfectpitch]

That's when I saw her.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Look: Don & Glenn met while touring with Linda, yes. ...but the 2 of them do NOT count as "the Eagles." They were members OF the band (and they always claimed more importance than the other members ...but that's hogwash.). Also: Glenn & Don were NOT "her original band." 🙄🙄🤦

[@gilliansl]

Willie Nelson said there are two kinds of people; ones that LOVE Linda Ronstadt and the ones that lie about it.

[@joeltwinx3805]

She is considered one of the best singers of all time

[@jeffreyboyer3714]

I honestly don't understand why I don't hear her name more often, mentioned among the greats like Karen Carpenter. Linda was top tier, and I say this as a metalhead; her voice was strong and silk at the same time.

[@TDXRazor]

Record deals, business, politics were barriers …many others like her just can’t get the write songs, producers etc.

[@sherryramirez6329]

she is easily one of the MOST underrated talented singers ever. She does opera , rock, spanish stuff. She is all things good

[@marlew6629]

No she's not underrated. She is legend and an icon. One of the best of all time.

[@mikemaricle9941]

@@marlew6629 The G.O.A.T.

[@GGLee315]

I don’t think she’s at all underrated. She’s always been hugely popular! She is spectacular, always has been. I was lucky to see her perform a couple different times over the last 50+ years.

[@mikemaricle9941]

@@GGLee315 I saw her in 77, and 80.

[@michaelasay8587]

Why do people always say .. underrated?

[@patswanson2870]

This song was written and released in 1958 by Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Maybe someday you will react to the original.

[@justkaron]

I was waiting for someone to mention the remarkable Buddy Holly. RIP Buddy. It was part of the Genesis of rock. Buddy Holly is a legend. You should hear his version. Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Beatles paid homage to him when naming their group.

[@patswanson2870]

@@justkaron Yes, Buddy Holly is a legend. I don’t think he is given enough credit for what he did in the early years of Rock and Roll.

[@Raynabobayna1]

Didn’t they make a movie about him? That’s seems like a big credit. 😅🤷‍♀️

[@dave-ox2eo]

Remember at the first of 'American Pie'? Bad news on doorstep, cried about widowed bride, the day Music died. It's about Buddy Holly, the writer of this song.

[@Blank.Grandma]

I didn't know that. Thank you!

[@hipguide1]

"There are two types of men in the world: those that love Linda Ronstadt, and those that never heard of her."

[@mic1240]

No one in US music history has had hits across so many genres as Linda. To this day, still top selling non English album in US history. Queen of rock, county, American standards, opera, ballads, Spanish, R&B…

[@docdurdin]

This is Soft Rock, my man, my dude, my friend. Linda inspired many young girls in the 70's.

[@angieday5183]

One of the most powerful voices of all time. She didn't overuse it like singers today

[@randyventresca4152]

The greatest most versatile female vocalist of her generation.

[@rhondahammons35]

Well now you gotta do “Tracks of my tears” or “When will I be loved” 😂😂😂 You can’t stop!!

[@terrybabola9332]

Yes.

[@sueingram5157]

Silver threads and golden needles is also a great song by Linda Ronstadt, she has so many great songs.

[@karensilvera6694]

Oh wow. Haven't thought of that one in awhile. Time to pull out the album again - lol

[@karencooper334]

Linda, joined dolly and emmilou to create Trio, their music , the harmonies, beautiful !!

[@John_Chu]

The legendary Linda does a great job on this Buddy Holly original. Holly was a transcendent figure in early rock and roll. Died in a plane crash at an unimaginably young age. The Beatles name comes from a nod to Holly's group The Crickets. "American Pie" by Don Mclean is a momenti mori to his death, "The Day the Music Died." Please react to Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away." Buddy played this Bo Diddley influenced song to an all black audience at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem. More so even than Elvis, he melded black music, rockabilly, and country swing into a potent, energetic mix.

[@papatommy22]

Linda Ronstadt. La Charreda! Blow you away.

[@barbaramay1866]

Even though I had no idea what she was saying, that song was mesmerizing. Linda can sing anything. 💕💕

[@MommaBird52]

Linda was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012 and can no longer sing/perform. She had a successful career starting in the 60s. She is currently 77. Check out When Will I Be Loved and Different Drum. It's So Easy originally by Buddy Holly who was one of the souls lost the day the music died!

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

She was actually misdiagnosed. Read my above post.

[@orlandorojas439]

Linda Ronstadt is one of the pioneers of Country Rock.

[@DAZ61551]

Willie Nelson once said, "There are two types of men in the world: those that love Linda Ronstadt, and those that never heard of her."

[@normaedietrich9410]

Yes, Dolly wrote, "I will always love you. It was a huge hit for Dolly as well. Dolly is a very talented singer/songwriter. Actress too. A genuinely nice person. She thanked Whitney for singing it. They both won an award for the song. It's soft rock.

[@Washougalite1]

When Whitney got cocky and told Dolly her she took the song and made it her own and did it better, Dolly pulled her support and possibly her royalties 😂

[@SueBrash712]

By the way, Linda does an absolutely beautiful version of I Will Always Love You”…

[@memorylane7068]

Heatwave, I Can't Let Go, When Will I Be Loved, and Get Closer are all rockers.

[@douglasg.9271]

Linda’s musical diversity is immense. She probably could’ve been a bigger star if she stayed with pop music, but she couldn’t stop trying new things. The world of music is better for it. 😊

[@LynnLouthen]

Linda Rondstat - The Tracks of My Tears & Long, Long Time. The Eagles were her backup band until she told them they were too good to just be her backup and they needed to become their own group.

[@lazaruslong8092]

If you want to blow your mind listening to her vocal abilities at their most incredible, react to her performing live "La Cigarra" (in Spanish)!. You may want a stopwatch handy to Time how long she can hold a note.

[@keithlatham4500]

"It's So Easy!" is a rock-and-roll song written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty. It was originally released as a single in 1958 by the Crickets but failed to chart. It was the final release by the Crickets when Holly was still in the band.

[@janetf23]

Linda's version of 'I Will Always Love You' will always be my favorite, hands down. Also, I loved how Don Henley said that Eagles 1973 'Desperado' did not become a hit for them till Linda released her version that same year. Linda is the greatest cover artist of all time imo👏

[@jasonremy1627]

Linda's lead guitarist on this is Waddy Wachtel, who most famously created the Edge of Seventeen groove for Stevie Nicks and that was sampled by Beyonce for Bootylicious.

[@richschuster1097]

Waddy is even in Stevie’s live video that BP reviewed. Waddy is all over 70s rock

[@mikedineen7857]

Waddy is a god

[@Sactown5472]

This is from a concert in Atlanta, I believe in 1977. Another song from this concert is Desperado now that will blow you away!!

[@keithwilliams5547]

Four of the founding members of the Eagles were Linda's band at one point.

[@angelomichael4156]

Linda sings everything, pop,rock, country, opera and even Spanish. One of all time female singers

[@kdogusna77]

Imagine the pressure of being a backup singer for Linda...and lots and lots of female vocalists have idolized Linda.

[@KathieBrizil]

I have been watching you since I was in the hospital and I love your reaction channel I seen you love Linda Linda I really tink nice you have Latin blood that you would appreciate Ms Linda cause she is also of Mexican decent . So checkout her album Canciones de Mi Padre album any song is good thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone of Rap and widening your library of awesome music and I love your Never Met song

[@dexyboyddt]

Buddy Holly's music will live forever 🙌🏼 🔥 🎸

[@gwenp1124]

She is my all time favorite singer 🎉❤🎉

[@KellyONealCreative]

Everybody was inspired by Linda. She was everything to us gals in the 70s.

[@jgg59]

Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton formed a supergroup called Trio. They released two albums under the title Trio the first album is what Dolly called old Timey songs they weren’t that modern country from the 60s 70s. And then the second album was also incredible. The three of them are musical sisters. The harmonies are to die for.

[@jealousjelly1]

I'm 82 years old and (don't tell my wife) Miss Linda will always be the love of my life. If you want to see something that will blow your mind, find a good live video of Linda Ronstadt performing La Cigarra in Spanish. Until you do, you'll never know what a truly spectacular voice she had.

[@lewismitchell5367]

*La Charreada*

[@jealousjelly1]

@@lewismitchell5367 La Charreada and La Cigarra are both terrific. I think LaCigarra is more impressive.

[@TDXRazor]

Holy Shit I just did. Wow and thank you.

[@richardrobinson4020]

It's so easy to fall in love with Linda Ronstadt in so many ways

[@cherrypickerguitars]

The incredible Waddy Wachtell on lead guitar! Linda always had killer bands! And she inspired every female artist that came up behind her! Peace

[@angieday5183]

Bluesy Linda, Down So Low, live from Germany 1976

[@Teresia12]

Linda chose songs from all genres. She was considered Rock/Pop in her earlier days. Later she was considered more country. Honestly her voice and song choices defied labels.

[@Jillyconjem]

The wild haired guitar player, Waddy Wachtel, also co wrote Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London”. Linda also covered a Warren Zevon tune “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”. My personal favorite performance of Linda’s is her cover of The Hollies’ (who you just reacted to) “I Can’t Let Go”. Her voice is totally amazing. 💜

[@Washougalite1]

Poor, poor pitiful me was one of her greatest hits 🎉

[@judycolson6047]

A rapper digging on Linda Ronstadt! All right. Dig it. We have a plethora of her music. Just wish she could still be singing today. This is one of Linda's better pop/rock songs, no country here. Waddy Wachtel on lead guitar, Don Grolnick on keyboards, Andrew Gold harmony vocals, Kenny Edwards (from Stone Poneys) backup vocals and guitar. She had a most talented band! This is Linda rockin'! Her voice always gives me the chills when she belts these songs out especially near the end.If you want more of that, you've got to go find the live versions of Desperado and Lose Again. Powerful!

[@suepall5425]

Every single song Linda Rondstadt sings is incredible!

[@ronstewart2703]

It's so easy to try to place Linda in a single genre. It's also a mistake. Yes, there's country Linda ("Long, Long Time."). There's early Linda with the Stone Poneys ("Different Drum.") There's Rocking Linda ("You're No Good"), there's just plain great Linda ("Desperado"). Don't forget Mariachi Linda ("La Cigarra"). Opera Linda ("Poor Wandering One" from Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" operetta) and Big Band Linda ("What's New" with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra). There may be other Linda's, but this is a good sampling. Willie Nelson said something to the effect that anyone who doesn't love Linda hasn't seen her perform.

[@James-cr3ps]

This is a buddy holly song... We called it country rock and she was the queen🎉😊

[@jennyjenny4501]

Linda’s cover of Little Feat’s “Willin” is absolute 🔥🔥🔥

[@wiliamwidlacki7459]

100% absolutely!!!

[@davesivirn2283]

Massive talent.

[@angieday5183]

Light Opera by Linda: "Poor Wandering One'

[@jbs454]

She was played on pop rock radio stations back then but not on country stations but she did all kinds of music latter on.

[@hollypinkley]

This is a Buddy Holly cover - Linda was considered Rock but her talent transcends labeling!!! She sang what she wanted!!! Her Spanish songs will blow you away!!! OMG - who knew!!! Her cover off ""Love Has No Pride"" is an absolutel tear-jerker!!!!!! so many great songs by her!!!!

[@papatommy22]

They didn't have official videos back then dude. We are old!

[@jvsmith7888]

Linda Ronstadt was great at whatever she decided to do. She had a lot of original hits, but she also did a lot of covers that became hits for her. This song was one of Buddy Holly's original hits (also a great version). If you liked her style here you should check out another cover song that became a big hit for her called "Heat Wave.' This was an original Motown hit for Martha and the Vandellas. By the way, this song is considered Rock & Roll. You will probably like some of her softer ballad type songs like "Long, Long Time", "Colorado", or her incredible version of "Love Has No Pride!"

[@kenpaden]

Linda is a legend, who has an incredible voice , if you want to be totally blown away check her out singing a spanish song called LA CHARREADA you better buckle up first!!!

[@tigerpinky]

you know she's got it when you listen to the whole song to listen to that last note!

[@sharongaskell]

The great Waddy Wachtel on lead guitar..Linda always surrounded herself with the best as does Jackson Browne.

[@blakerh]

More Linda please!

[@goblair84]

Long Live Linda!

[@starlightperkins330]

Linda was known as the "queen of remakes" and putting her own unique stamp on the songs

[@DianeGardner-i8d]

Long Long Time is beautiful

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

I can't say enough about this beautiful singer. I have all of many vinyl record albums in my record collection. I'm 76 yrs young and never get tired of listening to her music. I love our baby boomer music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and even the 90s. I love music!!!❤❤❤

[@RPrice-qz8wg]

This song was rock,

[@teresalight8675]

Her 'Greatest Hits Vol. 2' is the best compilation of songs for my taste. I have had to replace it several times over the years, but I do love me some Linda 😊 She is definitely a genre bender. I also believe that her early work with some guys who went on to start the Eagles says a lot in and of itself since they are one of the most prolific bands of all time 🎉

[@mikedineen7857]

There are two types of music, good & bad. Linda’s music is perfect

[@jeanfrancis8121]

If it's bad, is it really music?

[@dandodds5536]

One of the great voices in the history of rock/pop. Also has a superb mariachi album.

[@geoffthomas3238]

BP this lady is the GOAT for female singers in my lifetime. This is a cover of an early rock n roll hit by Buddy Holly. She was considered the queen of female rock singers in the 1970’s Listen to classics like “You’re No Good” “When Will I Be Loved” she went on in the 80’ to prove she could sing country (alone or in the Trio with Dolly and Emmylou), Opera (Pirates of Penzance on Broadway and The Movie) Mariachi Mexican Music (React to La Charreada or La Cigarra) and Big Band Great American Song Book (three albums with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra (try “For Sentimental Reasons” or “When You Wish Upon a Star). Or react to her amazing voice in a classic duet with the late James Ingram “Somewhere Out There”.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

There was a tribute to her a few years ago along with Emmy Lou Harris, Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton. Linda has MS and can no longer walk or perform. She’s a great story. You can find the special here on KZbin.

[@randyventresca4152]

Linda has Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Not MS.

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

You'll also love her feisty song "You're No Good". I highly recommend her duet with Aaron Neville (I Don't Know Much), as well. Hadn't seen those mentioned just yet, so I wanted to throw them in for consideration. If you want to hear her somewhat operatic side, watch her portray Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance w/Kevin Kline and Angela Lansbury. "Poor Wandering One", if you just want to find the clip on KZbin for a sample. She's actually really good friends with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, with whom a trio was formed to create some pretty spectacular songs, too. Btw...to answer your question- Dolly did write "I Will Always Love You" and sung it first.😉

[@rittherugger160]

Linda not only could sing anything. She did sing everything. An Emmy, a Tony,, a share of a Hollywood Star, and at least 9 Grammys. Just missing the Oscar for the EGOT. I'd suggest hearing her sing WILLING

[@tntcyclespdx640]

Linda was such an amazing performer, loooong before auto tune.

[@donnac1279]

Dude....Linda has so much great music. If you dig deep, you better leave a trail so you can find your way back out.

[@konniefisher5451]

Silver threads and golden needles, another good one.

[@allenruss2976]

Ah. You found her biggest hit. Now do When will I be Loved, her other biggest hit. Poor Poor Pitiful Me is good too as is her cover of the Stones' Tumbling Dice. She's her own genre

[@stanleynykaza9042]

This whole concert was great need to do TUMBLING DICE and HEAT WAVE LIVE FROM THIS CONCERT AS THE GIRL CAN ROCK TOO!!

[@anthonygriffin9275]

Hurts So Bad, You’re No Good, Heatwave, Ooh Baby Baby among many great songs by Linda. Her covers are off the charts!

[@terrykemp1876]

Linda WAS singing. One of the very best.

[@nicholasferrara7299]

Linda is a legend. Her backing band became THE EAGLES 🦅! Great reaction. Really getting to enjoy your style! Seeing you enjoy the songs from my youth is fantastic!

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Linda is 🔥🔥🔥. Love this song...

[@Memorylanemodelcars2]

Linda Ronstadt has A.amazing Vocal Range. You Gotta Hear Her Cover of DESPERADO

[@Washougalite1]

Love that one 😊

[@markcarter822]

Love the little growl in her voice when she's singing a few of the bars in the beginning. I think it's really sexy when a woman growls a little in their singing.

[@dubyabee7963]

My favorite song by Linda Ronstadt is "Long, Long Time". There is a live performance of her doing it on the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour 1970. It is excellent.

[@rlbkc9963]

I had such a thing for Linda as a teenager. She does a great cover of the Martha and the Vandellas hit "HeatWave". it's upbeat too!

[@jealousjelly1]

Linda Ronstadt, like most of us, was a big Buddy Holly fan. Holly, who blazed a bright trail across the country and rock landscape in the late 50s, wrote and recorded It's So Easy in 1958. His death in a plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959 (along with Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson) was immortalized as "the day the music died" in Don McLean's American Pie.

[@lewismitchell5367]

If you really want to hear Linda really flex, La Charreada with Mariachi Vargas shows her extreme range both stylisticly and vocally very well.

[@juliewhite7469]

Great suggestion ❤

[@matthewlaird5235]

Still one of the best voices I have ever heard. You should listen to her sing her father’s favorite songs. It won her another Grammy.

[@michellemcgregor358]

She can sing all genres even going back to her Mexican roots and singing in a Mariachi Band, her singing "La Charreada" definitely shows her range.

[@kennywilkus1632]

There was absolutely no kind of music she couldn’t sing. If you want to hear those crazy vocal runs, you need to hear La Charreda! It will give you goosebumps like you e never had before!

[@katjohnson6315]

Hello young one. You really want to react to Linda singing Desperado. The story goes that the Eagles did the song, but after Linda performed it… the song and the Eagles really soared. Great life song!

[@robynfedalen1777]

Linda Rocks!❤️✌🏻🎶

[@JohnSmith-oj6ir]

It's originally a rockabilly song by Buddy Holly. Buddy was a contemporary of Roy Orbison, who wrote and sang Blue Bayou, so it all mixes and matches from back in the old days. Linda was the best of her brief time, whether rock, pop, country or conjunto.

[@carolinew41]

Speaking of Dolly Parton, she did a duet with her called I Will Never Marry. Its a beautiful song and their voices pair well together. Also, if you like the faster paced country from this era, check out the song Queen of Hearts by Juice Newton.

[@GR65330]

Back in the day, I had 3 Ronstadt albums and I loved them all.

[@robinfra52]

This was written and first recorded by Buddy Holley. It is RnR history. Linda covered several of his songs. Buddy was an inspiration to our generation. When will I be Loved is an Everly Bros song she did and in this concert. I saw this tour in Houston. I saw her 4 times. When she did a run at the end of Love has No Pride she gave me goosebumps and on few more too. The guy singing next to the guitar player is Peter Asher. He was in the British duo Peter and Gordon. Paul McCartney wrote a couple of songs for them. Helps when your sister is dating a Beatle. They had several hits. He became her producer. His sister was a famous Brit actress with a lot of musical talent as well. Their mother was a Music professor. Paul picked up a ton knowledge.

[@user-ld4xx1el6q]

My favorite songs of Linda Ronstadt are "The Shoop Shoop Song" with the Muppets and "Silver Threads and Golden Needles." Dolly wrote "I Will Always Love You" as a goodby to Porter Wagner when she left his show to become a solo artist.

[@WilliamWarlick]

Linda is the Queen of Music, she was killer covering this Buddy Holley classic!

[@kittylynnlpn]

I haven't noticed but has anyone not told you to react to the midnight special version of her singing You're no Good? That is a funky song and I love that song! I have young onset Parkinson's and I have always loved Linda Ronstadt and I feel her pain now. I've had it for 13 years but I'm still independent. I love your channel and you make me smile even on days when I don't want to. Thank you so much Pegasus!

[@makkimontoya7330]

"The Sweetest Gift" is an epic one and won't be disappointing 🤗😎

[@Dano_in_Texas]

Well now you're obligated to check out a couple of her other hits... Up tempo, rockin' out - "Back In The U.S.A." Softer and will make you fall in love with her - "Ooh Baby Baby" Others not to miss... * Tracks Of My Tears * When Will I Be Loved * You're No Good Go for it! You KNOW you wanna do it!

[@willblood7082]

I was a teenager in the’70s and had a MAD crush on Linda… she’s never left my spank bank!