THE PERFECT MIX OF BEAUTY & POWER? First Time Hearing Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou Reaction!
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2024
- Welcome back to our musical journey! Today, we're diving into the enchanting world of Linda Ronstadt with our first-time reaction to "Blue Bayou." Renowned for her versatile voice and emotional depth, Ronstadt's rendition of this song has been celebrated for its perfect blend of beauty and power. Join us as we experience "Blue Bayou" for the first time and explore the magic that Linda Ronstadt brings to every note.
⭐️ WHAT WE DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our immediate reactions to Linda Ronstadt's captivating performance of "Blue Bayou."
Discussing the song's lyrical themes of longing and the dream of a better place.
Reflecting on Ronstadt's vocal technique, the song's arrangement, and its impact on us as listeners.
Sharing our thoughts on why "Blue Bayou" stands as a testament to Linda Ronstadt's legendary status in music.
🎵 ABOUT LINDA RONSTADT & "BLUE BAYOU":
Linda Ronstadt, one of the most beloved and versatile singers of her generation, made "Blue Bayou" a cornerstone of her career. With its soulful melody and Ronstadt's powerful delivery, the song captures the essence of longing and hope, making it an enduring classic that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple passionate about music and the stories it tells, exploring various genres and artists to share our reactions and insights with you. Our channel is a space for music lovers to come together, discover new favorites, and celebrate the artistry that moves us.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
How does Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou" make you feel?
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Willie Nelson said there are two types of people in the world. Those who love Linda and those who haven't met her
Wise man, that willie.
Linda's voice was the Swiss army knife of music. The right tool for any genre.
LOVE this analogy!! :)
No auto tune no filters just straight up CRAZY TALENT!
The greatest most versatile female vocalist of her generation.
Great singing isn't always defined by how loud you sing. Sometimes, quiet and gentle is what is needed.
Yup, like LeAnne Rimes was/is the greatest vocalist of her generation.
@@unclebounce1495 Kelly Clarkston
She really sets you up for the next verse she belts out to get your eyes to bug out ❤
She was amazing live! Next, do "You're No Good" and "Desperado"!
Yes!!! Desperado!!!!
Linda Ronstadt and Mariachi Vargas - La Charreada will blow your mind
💯 agree!! Her best vocals!
As will Pirates of Penzance, and she out rocks the Stones on Tumbling Dice,
Absolutely ❤👍🙏😎💯
La Cigarra with Mariachi Vargas is also amazing...
She sounds better in Spanish!!
Linda had it all. Massive talent, range, genre, power. And the three "B"s made her very easy on the eyes. Bangs, Blue jeans, Bare-foot.
Fourth B: Bernie Leadon
Not too shabby having had Eagles as a backing band! 🤓👍
Wait til you hear her singing Mexican folk music like "la cigarra" and "La charreada". Amazing.
"You're no good", "it's so easy" "La cigarra" "la charreada"
she had two "B's" on her chest too.
(somebody had to say it)
@@JuandeFucaU
Hiii-Ooooo! {rimshot!}
Thanks for the reaction to this gifted vocalist! Linda was the most popular female singer of her time, able to sing rock, country rock, pop, Spanish, and opera. She can no longer sing due to illness. There are many, many more songs worth reacting to -- "Long Long Time', 'You're No Good', 'Love Has No Pride', 'Different Drum', 'The Tracks Of My Tears', 'Hurt So Bad', and really, many more. I saw her in concert long ago and it remains the best concert I have ever attended. She opened for Jackson Browne. They were taking turns opening for one another on their tour and it was her night to open. When she started to introduce Jackson Browne to come on out no one wanted her to leave. Of course, he was brilliant as well.
I also like Silver Pins and Golden Needles, to add to your list
Yep. Saw her opening for Neil Young at an arena concert in the early 70s, and the crowd had the same reaction - just didn't want to let her go. Young was noticeably grumpy when he finally took the stage, but maybe he was always that way...
She sang light opera which is much different than opera.
"Blue Bayou" is a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. It was originally sung and recorded by Orbison, who had an international hit with his version in 1963.
Her rendition of Dylan's "I'll be your baby tonight" is fantastic.
I remember that.
"You're No Good" is another great one from her. Shows more of her hard rock sound. Also, some of the Eagles members started out as her backing band.
On the Midnight Special.
Or tumbling dice
I went to a concert where she and Emmylou Harris traded songs throughout the show. After Ronstadt did this one, and hit that long note at the end, Emmylou waited for the cheering to go down, looked out at the crowd and said "Imagine having to follow that every night."
Emmylou gets it.
@@MegaAtomium Of course she got it . Emmy Lou worked with Gram Parsons and so many others . She isn't famous for who she knew ... she is famous because of what she knew ....
❤❤❤SHE HAD A COOL BOYFRIEND BACK IN THE DAY..GOVENOR OF CALIFORNIA JERRY BROWN
@@Freedom_Half_Off Fill us in on what that means, please.
I always respected the way she sang "Hurts So Bad" almost like crying. There's just enough warble to sound profoundly...well, hurt so bad.
Her first hit in the 60's, while a member of the Stone Ponies called, "Different Drum" is a winner
I was a high school senior when that came out. I have loved that voice since.
Written by Mike Nesmith of the Monkees
Linda is of Mexican American heritage. Not only are her "English" songs great, but she trained her voice to sing with Mariachi bands. When she belts it out in Spanish, her voice is equally if not more so impressive and powerful.
Good she's Latino ...hope she votes for Trump.
Even MORE powerful, I think… I never really realized the extent of Linda’s vocal abilities until I saw her sing “La Cigarra” and “La Charreada”!
GUYS..
YOU REALLY NEED TO REACT TO LINDA, SINGING:
“LA CIGARRA”
AND
“LA CHARREADA”
…I NEVER REALIZED HOW IMPRESSIVE HER SINGING REALLY IS BEFORE!🫨
Didn't " train" to sing Mexican songs. Being born and raised in Tucson she was immersed in mariachi music. Her father was a singer. She was singing Mexican songs since she was a small child.
@@kurttuchscherer7706 Yes, poor choice of words on my part. You said it much better 👍
And by the way Glenn Frey and Don Henley of Eagles, were part of her touring band. She had a major part along with her boyfriend at the time JD Souther of helping the Eagles actually forming their band.
'Long Long Time" is her heartbreak song that really packs the emotion about being rejected by her love, but is really an oxymoron as Linda is just as beautiful as Samantha and ALL men were in love with her! As Willie Nelson said; There are 2 types of men, those who are in love with Linda and those who do not yet know of her.
My favorite.
Great quote. As a teenage boy back then, I definitely had a crush on Linda.
This song rips your heart out!
In my 20's I used to play long long time on loop after breakups. Perfect get all the feels out song.
I don't know any guy who was alive in the 70s and 80s who wasn't in love with Linda Ronstadt. She could sing the phone book and make it bewitching. Just to see how talented and diverse she was, you should check out her live version of La Charreada. Once you start tuning in to Linda Ronstadt, you'll never want to tune out. That's a promise.
As I was born in '66, I can honestly say Linda was my first famous girl crush. That crush has yet to fade, she is beautiful in person and voice in my eyes. She will always have a special place in my heart
The best selling female artist of the 70s. My favorite female artist, period. She could literally sing any genre of music.
Linda was my first album cover crush, and then hearing her voice fell more in love with her. Singing country, pop, rock, folk, and even opera, she had one of the most beautiful and versatile voices ever. She started out with a group Stone Ponys with her first hit "Different Drum" that was written by Mike Nesmith of the Monkees. After going out on her own and being one of the top artists of the 70's, some of her back-up band members asked to go out on their own and asked her permission. She gave it and formed a little old band called the Eagles.
This is only scratching the surface of Linda's songbook. She sang pop, rock, country, opera, mariachi, easy listening, - check out 'Long, Long Time', 'I Never Will Marry' with Johnny Cash, her Nelson Riddle songs like 'What's New', her Mexican performances like 'La Charreada', Gilbert & Sullivan's 'Poor Wandering One'.. the list is endless, and you will not be disappointed with any of them.
Linda can literally sing anything. If you get into enough of her catalog, she sings opera to traditional Spanish music, folk rock music to pop etc.
A real vocalist. Not modern and semi-modern company marketed trash.
If you're going to follow the Linda Ronstadt thread, you should go next to the live version of her rendition of "Desperado"... impeccable... When Glen Frey of the Eagles heard her version of Desperado he told her it was her song from that point on... If I remember my history correctly, Glen Frey started as a vocalist for Linda Ronstadt and left to form the Eagles... my brain can be fuzzy sometimes, but I think that's how it went and that's why you'll hear them performing each other's songs....
Totally agree.
She has a huge range, not just chromatically, but in the types of music she masters. She can sing country, Tejano, blues, rock, you name it. There is a good biography film about her you guys would probably like to watch.
Linda can do it all -- pop, rock, folk, country, Mariachi, standards, light opera, phone book and the kitchen sink. 😮
A voice with gorgeous texture and depth. Linda was the epitome of voice authenticity and beauty.
I'm 65 now but when I was a teen musician I fell in love with her as a Musician and being pretty doesn't hurt😉Now at 77 and living near me in my state I hope some day to meet her and tell her she was Absolutely Amazing ♥
WHAT?? Popular? A GOAT to MANY!! Probably my #1 of my top 5 favorite female singers!! The audio version of YOUR NO GOOD because its too awesome to be beat and LONG, LONG TIME (Live) very VERY Exquisitely done. She has tons and TONS of great songs. Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
By far the 70's were the best decade for music.
... and Linda the Queen of that decade ❤
This woman is the goddess of vocal control.
Linda Ronstadt is from Tucson, AZ. Her ancestor migrated from Germany to Sonora Mexico, then they later settled in Tucson. The Ronstadts were prominate rancheros, mercados and musicians. She grew up singing with her familia traditional Mexican songs.
😊thanks for that. I didn't know our "hometown girl" had family migrate from Germany. Learn something new every day!
Linda is the greatest American female singer of all. She has the range and can sing any type of genre including opera, ballads, rock, folk, Tejano, she does it all. Today’s singers don’t compare.
Get ready for the Ronstadt ride. She topped the charts in many genres - quite rare.
She did rock, pop, country, standards, mariachi and light opera. Her voice was perfect for all genres that she tackled.
Linda was part of a trio with Dolly Parton and Emmy Lou Harris for a while and they were the darlings of country music. She went on to do Mexican/Spanish classic for a while, then American classics from the 30's and 40's for a while, she even dipped into opera for a bit. She's really jumped all over as far as genres. Linda is still with us, but has a debilitating disability and hasn't been able to sing for some time. Dolly used to always voice a prayer for her at the end of all her shows.
You'll definitely be happy to hear Linda sing "Desperado".
And if you decide to hear Emmy Lou Harris, "Boulder to Birmingham" is worth the listen.
One of the deepest rabbit holes you will ever take part in. You name the genre of music, and you can find her singing it masterfully. Please keep digging into her catalogue.
One of the greatest american singers of all time. No question.
Nicknamed "First Lady of Rock and Queen of Rock" it's sad that she is not known more by younger generations. 11 Grammys plus many other awards . Up there with The Beatles in album sales.
She is the most versatile vocalist of all time, male or female. She has some country with she’s done Patsy Cline songs she did the Eagles she did the Rolling Stones she did opera and yes, there is a great studio recording of this song as well. Just look on her Greatest Hits.
Male or female? Someone named Elvis with the last name Presley might give you an issue with that claim.
You can make a case for anybody it’s my opinion, and it’s not even close, including Elvis but again that’s my opinion
@@jeffchampagne5587 actually no, you can’t objectively make a case for “anybody.”
You could not be more wrong with that statement if you tried. there’s no way to empirically prove anybody is right. You personally may hear the Most amazing thing in Elvis’s voice and somebody else doesn’t hear it At all. You can’t tell Them they’re wrong because it is subjective and it’s what they hear so that’s all I’m gonna say about that.
THE WAY BACK ROOM!! In 1971 Linda recruited Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Randy Meisner to play in her band. Ya have to read her history. She sang Desperado absolutely awesome. She sang it to the point that a couple members of the band give her credit for making that song such a great hit. She was amazing. CHECK OUT DESPERADO by Linda. There are many many hits in this rabbit hole to check out
Two great ones are "Long, Long Time" and "Different Drum"
Linda Ronstadt is one of best female artist/vocalist in music history. She's definitely mine.
Finally, Linda! She's The Best female singer of all time! Please continue this journey! Her live recording of Desperado is poignant and beautiful.
Fun Fact: A backing band included Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, who went on to form the Eagles, tours with Linda in the 70's...... 🙂.
This is such a beautiful song....., With a great reaction!
She helped a couple guys who were in her backup band get their start with their own band. Those guys, Glen Frey and Don Henley, went on to achieve some success with their new band. She then helped them boost one of their songs, Desperado, by recording it. She was quite generous and gracious.
One of the greatest and well known female vocalists ever.
1977 was when Linda released her version of Blue Bayou. Original singer Roy Orbison. I highly recommend you give Roy a listen. LOVE you guys! 🫶🏽
She is simply incredible. I suggest that you react to La Charreada, where she performs with Mariachi Vargas. She released an album that celebrated her heritage, and the song really highlights her vocal chops.
Her versatility is without equal.
She was a great singer. Before they left to form a small little known band her back up band had Glenn Frye and Don Henley in it. Yes the little known band was The Eagles.
People also like her because she was such a nice person.
Congratulations! You have discovered the most beautiful voice on the planet. Linda is an American treasure with a forty plus year career spanning multiple genres. She has the perfect blend of power and sweetness. There’s a certain quality to her voice that I can’t quite name but it conveys a pleading, vulnerable edge that is just exquisite. She’s amazing. I highly recommend checking out her live performances whenever possible because she can do anything live that she does in the studio. More of LR please. 🌺✌️
In the summer of 1977 I followed LINDA RONSTADT 5 STATES AND 6 Concerts in NEW ENGLAND. I was 18 years old.
She was perfection...
One of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Also one of the best selling performers of all time. Her vocal range and control are virtually unparalleled as well as holding (I believe) 14 grammys, 1 Latin grammy and nominated for a Tony. All around well rounded artist that could do it all. She had to retire about 10 years ago due to Parkinson disease. It's tragic to lose such a wonderful person to such a dreadful disease
Part II 😁 Power✔️ Range ✔️ Tone‼️ and like the best her beautiful instinct for TIMING ‼️ the 70's was Awesome! 🕊️☮️
You've just scratched the surface with Linda. Great song, great reaction
Anything by Linda is amazing. She even sang with The Eagles for a while. For a real treat catch any of her collaborations with Dolly Parton and Emmy Lou Harris. Amazing
Linda could sing any song and take it to the top. Please continue your journey on Linda!
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer!!
Kennedy Center Honor recipient!!
My husband and i binged watched your channel last night. Enjoyed especially Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and Heart. Then i awoke and found you reviewed Linda Rondstadt- another favorite. One of her earliest songs “Long, Long Time is exceptionally beautiful. Her voice and genre are both so versatile. She has won so many awards. Yes, she is loved so much. Thank you for bringing her on!!! 💕🙏🌝
She can sing anything. And has
Linda Ronstadt performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, the Great American Songbook, and Latin music.
The pride of Tucson, Arizona. ¡Viva, Linda!
Different Drum '67. Her breakout song. She was 21. Writing, music arrangement and vocals are exceptional.
A True American Treasure. Love Linda Ronstadt. Pure talent. Can sing almost anything.
My grandparents and Dad played the steel guitar this brings back so many memories❤
Broke into the mainstream with a band called The Stone Ponies doing the song "Different Drum" written by Mike Naismith of The Monkeys. She had an amazing voice.
My Mom introduced me to Linda. Ive been listening to her since the 70s❤
Her voice was so beautiful. Staying with "Blue" in the title, you should react to "Midnight Blue" by Melissa Manchester. She's all but forgotten now but was a huge talent in the 1970s.
Linda was the best. So many great songs, different genres, and performances. Dive into her catalog, and you won’t be disappointed.
greatest blues rock female vocalist.
Goosebumps. In my younger years, I was told I looked like a cross between Ronstadt and Emma Samms.
She was one of the first rock stars to sell out stadiums. She lead the way for huge concerts in the 70's.
I was lucky enough to see her live at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia in the 70’s. She and her backing band were absolutely fabulous. It was devastating for all of her fans and no doubt Linda herself, when she had to stop singing because of ill health.(PSP) I hope you she is doing as well as can be expected. ❤️
"Blue Bayou" was a million selling major hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1977, and was written by Roy Orbison, who had a minor hit with the song in 1963. Linda followed this hit with a 1958 Buddy Holly song, "It's so Easy", also a major hit for her. In addition to folk/rock/pop, Linda went on to record Grammy winning albums of Mexican songs. and followed that with a move toward the great standards of American music. She could really sing anything, and be successful at it. In 2019, Linda was a Kennedy Center award Honoree.
Any of her songs are standouts. Even in Spanish.
Great reaction, Sam and Phil! As a young man, i, as countless others, was in love with Linda. A beautiful young woman with a fantastic voice. The first song i heard her sing was Different Drum, when she was with the Stone Ponies.
Absolutely beautiful! She is indeed special. Linda has so many great songs. "You're No Good" and "Desperto" come to mind. I do remember hearing about Linda and the Eagles in the early years.
I’ve always loved Linda’s rendition of “Desperado” (written by her former band mates and friends, Don Henley and Glenn Frey). My other favourite of Linda’s is “When Will I be Loved?”
She was known to be one of the best back in the day!
and a cutie.
Not only country,rock,Spanish music. She also did opera. Dolly Parton said of Linda " must singers sing what they can. Linda sings what she wants."
I am amazed that there are two people in the US who don't know who Linda Ronstadt is. How is that possible?
"Blue Bayou", was first done by Roy Oberson who had an international hit with it in 1963. It later became Linda Ronstadt's signature song, with which she scored a Top 5 hit with her cover in 1977.
"Our" '70s crush.
"Country rock" yes, but she also excelled singing big band tunes, Hispanic songs (a nod to her heritage), musicals, light opera...what am I forgetting?
I love this song.
Linda and Aaron Neville have one of the greatest duets of all time That May be all I Need to Know🎶🎶🎶 I would guess around 1974.
It’s called Don’t know much 1989 is year it came out
And one of the most beautiful ever. I had a poster of her on my bedroom wall when I was 17. I'm now 70.
Check out "Linda Ronstadt with Eagles - Silver Threads & Golden Needles". Another great video by her.
A fantastic duet from Linda is with Aaron Neville called "Don't know much." It was one of her biggest hits. You should definitely react to it.
Linda as has been said can do anything...she was also a member of the "The Trio" with Dolly Parton and EmmyLou Harris. If you get a chance, just for fun, check her out in "Pirates of the Penzance", its on youtube doing her Operetta greatness!! A Voice that can do anything. Not to mention, for my generation she was every mans dream girl!!
Her live version of “Desperado” is a masterpiece!
There is nothing that Linda can not sing. Pop,rock,country, Latin and even opera
The greatest mezzo-soprano to ever lend her voice to popular music.
"You're No Good" should be next. Love the lyrics and Linda's voice on that one.
Linda Ronstadt is a goldmine of brilliant, moving, music. She does more than cover songs, she interprets them, often breaking artists she covered--creating moving records with brilliant artists, songs, and her gorgeous voice. She explored a number of musical styles, with great versatility. And Phil is right--her career spanned a fertile musical period. I can't recommend a deep dive more strongly.
Roy Orbison made Blue Bayou a hit in the 50s. Here Linda interprets it. IMO the studio version of this song is far superior--it will blow you away. Honestly, this is truly the worst I've ever heard her vocals sound. I'm guessing you can't react to the original here because you'd get blocked, but I strongly recommend you listening to it to get a true idea of her artistic vision and vocal prowess. Her records are stunningly beautiful.
I was in the Army when this song came out. That is when Linda had become my favorite female singer. She certainly has many, many beautiful songs. Linda sang from 1967 until many years after... she lost her voice. She was born in 1946, but lost her voice in the latter 2000s. Thank you again. Thank you for your meaningful reactions to all the music you react to. Please also react to Bobby Goldsboro "Honey" - that was the biggest hit in 1968 --- thank you. Peace.
Linda Ronstadt takes the cake with the most (thirteen total) Hot 100 hits (almost all in the Top 40) that were all cover tunes: “Blue Bayou”, “Heat Wave”, “Hurt So Bad”, “I Can’t Let Go”, “It's So Easy”, “Just One Look”, “Ooh Baby Baby”, “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”, “That'll Be The Day”, “Tracks Of My Tears”, “Tumbling Dice”, “When Will I Be Loved” and “You're No Good”.
You two need to listen to her sing, as Tom mentioned, "Long, Long Time." The score, the lyrics, and especially Linda going from soft to "How did such a little girl create such volume?" are a pure listening pleasure.
When Will I Be Loved, Heatwave, Poor Poor Pititful Me, Youre no Good...all great songs...Must listens. A Voice once in a generation. Hope you try them out.