God, I miss these days.... when female singers were fully dressed, intelligent, well spoken, and could SING without technology.... she was adorable... thank you Linda for all the beautiful music! We love you.
Well Karen, Linda was most beautiful in her short mini skirts from the 1970s. Remember the seventies were much more decadent and avant garde than the Reagan conservative eighties era, and particularly with the advent of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that was to completely change sex practices and behavior.
@@jamesdolan4042 Oh oh. Unrequited love? Man, those mini-skirts! She did an interview two days ago and stated she in reality did not lose her voice. She simply got tired of creepy old men drooling on her.
Once met a dude who played with her. "She was so cute you would get distracted from the job -- then she would sing and your musical muscles including your heart were excercised" Something about her ...sigh.
I love seeing her energetic interviews, she has so much to say, and she is well read, and her intellect and passion in expressing herself is just a joy to watch. She is so down to earth, and her humility makes her interviews so engaging.
How damn charming is this? Being Cool is easy but to be respected and beloved in an often dirty rotten business - now that is something. Linda Ronstadt was/is special.
One of the very best You tube rabbit holes - Linda Ronstadt. Early stuff, arena rock, Rancheras, the most akward and charming interviews, her power and tenderness is special. Very diverse. Seems deeply beloved.
My favorite female singer and hands down one of the top 10 female vocalists in the 20th century! I saw her in concert 3 times, and unlike most singers, she sounds even better live! I miss her gorgeous voice but am thrilled she is still with us!
Suzanne Marie Yup. Saw her at The Greek Amphitheater in L.A., Calif. So sweet even tho she suffered a bit of stage fright it didn't effect her singing. She just didn't chat to the audience. Great to have our memories. Where did you see her??
Her hardcore natural adorableness can (almost) distract from the fact that Linda Ronstadt possessed some of the greatest female pipes in popular American music history.
I wouldnt want to bet that she couldnt sing opera. Her Spanish singing might be even better than her English songs, and i cant even understand Spanish.
I saw Linda Ronstadt in Detroit (Pine Knob) in 1977. I was in high school and someone gave me tickets. I had to find someone with a driver's license who could take me. Her voice was HUGE. She was beautiful, chose good songs, and had a tremendous voice. Now that I'm older, got a music degree, and learned about what is out there, her album of jazz standards are some of best versions ever done.
Johnny nailed it when he said 'great EYES.' I watched her sing with Earon Neville and then Smokey Robinson; Her eyes actually SPARKLE, like no one else ever, SPARKLE. You will as I weep at such BEAUTY, STUNNING, no one else ever like her !
Can you imagine in 2021 telling your interviewee that they have nice eyes and legs? As a product of the 1970s, that used to be considered a compliment!
My favorite! I needed a plumbing part one Sunday am and that song was playing. I had to stop and listen. A lady passing by asked if I was ok. Me teary. Again.
In the late seventies early one morning, while staying over at a friends house, as I was walking up. The friend put "Blue Bayou" on her sound system, being sung by Linda. I thought I had died and was waking up in heaven, and an angel was singing. I didn't know who she was that day? It didn't take long until I did. She was an angel who came to the planet for the purpose of bringing pleasure to the ears of the rest world.
Two national treasures hitting it off. It's hard to believe that this was a job and a performance for both of them. I miss Johnny and I miss Linda voice.
I loved this interview. I laughed so hard I was crying. Linda is so intelligent. My hippie brother turned me onto her. Every guy had a crush. Such a beautiful singer. Warm, delightful, interesting, charming,sweet, beautiful Linda.
My gay best friend also had a huge crush on Linda. I'm straight, but I can totally appreciate all the crushing!! She was HOT!!! (What's the female version of a bromance...?) 😉😍🥰
There’s nobody who can compare themselves to Linda Ronstadt. She’s completely memorable. She’s also the Queen of everything..... since she’s extremely multi talented at all genres.
This beautiful baby-faced lady was THEE female singer of the classic rock era. How well I remember shortly after the Three Mile Island incident, a large crowd gathering around the Harrisburg capitol building. What is going on, I asked a bystander. Linda Ronstadt is here he said. I think she's going to sing. She did. HOME ON THE RANGE. (Get it ? Home on the RANGE.) What a doll!
Geesh, even today, it's disorienting to hear an entertainer display this level of intelligence. Her mind is moving a thousand miles a second in this interview. At one point, Carson just gave up and let her run.
And in addition to all the wonderful things said about her, it makes me glad that she and I hail from the same town. Her performances for our high school gymnasium dances were second to none! God Bless you, Linda!
She's always been my favorite, but what you don't often get to see in a concert setting is how flat out charming she is. It's impossible to not fall in love with her.
Growing up I was too young to relate to her, but definetly wished she was my big sister and her music was staple of the late 70s/early 80s. She was so cute and sang with such emotion and soul. Can tell you now at 42, her voice is still exceptional and hers only.
Back in the day I watched Johnny as part of my Re Socialization process. Learned how to carry on a polite, interesting conversation. How to listen and involve the other person. Listening to Linda in this interview makes me LOVE HER EVEN MORE - - - if that is even possible. imo No other female singer comes close to her ability to make a song just ZING. She could make you happy one minute then make you cry the next. Female singers today - 1990 to now (2020) - are mere shadows of those singers from BEFORE VOICE ALTERING TECHNOLOGY and lip synching on stage. Close seconds to LINDA RONSTADT from yesteryear are (imo) BARBRA STREISAND, BETT MIDLER (spelling?), KAREN CARPENTER and who?
@Danny be Gaskill She has big, beautiful brown eyes, with or without 'make up'! Check out her earlier perfrormances, very natural, 'hippy' vibe: no bra, no shoes and no make up (perhaps some stage base, for the lights), and she was Gorgeous!
I know that was meant to be a compliment, and I guess it was, but why do you never hear comments like that male musicians? " I was never aware how intelligent Luciana Pavarotti is." . " How very intellectual Neil Diamond is." Of course she was and is incredibly bright.
Linda was truly one of kind. No one thinks like her and lord knows no one could sing like her. A rare bird in the superstar celebrity swamp. She walked away by choice from the hype - more interested in the songs she wrapped those pipes around. She's still unusual and had an effect on men and boys and gals back in the day that seemed so natural and unforced. That is why she remains beloved by fans and fellow musicians.
Your comment so, for me, sums her up; so accurate. She was one of a kind. She was quirky and loved the songs she sang more than anything. She was beautiful and, as I said to my brother the other night, she was on the road for 10 years so, of course, there were men; possibly more than the average. She did not marry her high school boyfriend and stay in Tucson so she had relationships. As she once said herself, "women are not quite so ready to "take up the slack" with anyone who passes through the dressing room". (I think she was possibly referencing The Eagles as men who do.) Still, she must have got lonely and may, every now and again have "taken up the slack." If she did, none of those men are talking and all her fellow musicians really respect her (Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Andrew Gold etc etc) At heart she was a woman who loved music, really liked other women and was a loyal friend and wanted to be a mother (she made that happen without a man). I hugely admire her.
rockslide Linda was unlike any other pop/rock superstars. Powerful voice, deep into the music and not her own fame. So adorable and natural singing, speaking, flirting...
I wonder if enough people get that Johnny would’ve given everything he had if every guest of his was this fascinating. He literally almost has to say & do nothing but feed her one line every 60 seconds and she’s off a on another brilliant tangent. Wow. She’s mesmerizing…🙏🎭🎼♥️
Carson looks like "book me some stupid people next week so I can do my comedy bit". Linda is so beautiful and smart she could talk for hours and we could all just stare and listen.
One of a kind...........period. I have a daughter like her. When my daughter was young she was a severe stutter. Now she is a brilliant successful person. The people like Linda and my daughter talk fast to keep up with their brilliant brains.........
Linda Linda Linda, what an incredible vocalist and she could sing any genre. Listen to her cover of "Crazy" if you've never heard that. What a treasure to come across that. Very few singers can cover a prior #1 hit and make it sound as good or better than the original. She's an original, no doubt about it. Just FAB.
SHE IS AND ALWAYS BE HEAVEN SENT. AN ANGELIC VOICE,NO ONE WILL EVER MATCH. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. I ADORE HER JOHNNY DID SO MY DADDY DID HER FAMILY AND SHE CAPTIVATED THE WORLD.🥀🥀🥀🥀😘😘😘🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂
What wonderful adjectives could you not say about this beautiful and talented lady. I have had a thing for her since Stone Pony. What a tragedy she is so sick, but we have a treasure trove of her work. All ways love you, Honey
One of a kind is very true...it just so happens her kind was extremely rare. Words don't do her justice...just put on any of her records, close your eyes and enjoy her voice. It's enthralling. I've been one of her biggest fans since the first time I heard "Different Drum". How fitting Glenn Frey inducted her into the R&R HOF. He was a huge fan and enjoyed a long friendship with Linda. He was among millions of fans worldwide who just love her.
@@joannaedwards6325 That's right...well suffice it to say she's the singer for a lifetime. Just bought her Canciones de mi Padre...going to pick just the right time, crank it up and enjoy the incomparable Linda, en espanol.
@@frankmisaege3520 Lucky you. She has always enunciated very well but I saw a brief clip of Linda singing in Spanish and she looked like she was moving her mouth around the words EXTRA conscientiously. idk. ?? btw Everybody mentions her big beautiful eyes and her great legs. But I am mesmerized by her gorgeous mouth. Her teeth are so perfect and THOSE RED LIPS! So sexy. So tempting. So luscious. Emmmm 💜🎼🎵🎶
Even if she can't sing any longer, her years of experience in the music business would make for fascinating hours of talk show interviews, if she can handle that, or is even interested. We love you, Linda!
She has a quirky intelligent, fun personality--another dimension!! Very smart!! Not a diva-refreshing!! Her nerdy fun voice so different from her belter singer personality.
I sat through the entire interview just kind of mesmerized. Agree, her speaking voice is almost frail compared with how she sings. Never really heard her talk but she is fascinating to listen to.
Their could be some confusion in my comment. I was referring to the Don't Cry Now album when she did Desperado An d really made it famous as it was released by the Eagles An d didn't do so great. But if you have that album you will know why me An d millions looked into those so beautiful brown eyes An d wanted to marry her right now!
@@joannaedwards6325 great singers but never accomplished the things Linda has. She's succeeded in so many genres of music. Country, Rock, Pop, Big Band, Light Opera and even tackled Spanish music. That is what makes her special. It sets her apart from all other singers. She recorded what she WANTED to record. One style after another. And amazingly her album sales continued to blossom. An immensely talented and courageous woman.
j flo; It's true; 40 years of recording and touring, and not a single person ever had anything but nice things to say about her; Its funny how both Linda and Stevie Nicks were raised in Tuscon, AZ; but Stevie became a prima donna; Linda never did.....so the only persons I've seen say nasty things about her is that asshole Howard Stern and his token Robin; attacking her for defending Mexicans, even making fun of her disease....man I hate that guy
j flo I love her, and she modestly calls herself a song interpreter. And I think she only wrote a few songs. But if she did your song, man, its always ingenious...
mikebtko; well, finally somebody else that is RECENT! Mike, you see that all comments here are from one to two years ago....maybe it's just you & I, still fawning over Lovely Linda....I loved everything about her, and I found myself literally just dating girls that resembled her!
Mikebtko; WOW I am still trying to absorb everything you said, and I absolutely agree with everything you say here! My, you are quite articulate there, Dude! I can't read as fast as you can type; I can tell you were in the media; So I am moving to The Dominican Republic! We'll be neighbors! Again, totally agree with everything you state here
@@tobiasengel8385 she's in pain, motion is difficult, she's on medication, has Parkinsons -----so hopefully you might forgive her of the great sin regarding her body mass
I miss her singing so much....very lucky to have attended two of her shows. What an extremely gifted singer. Wonderful personality and physically beautiful.
She collaborated with Nelson Riddle on 3 albums that are masterpieces of the big band era. Her Spanish lp is also a work of art. She was so versatile. Dolly Parton called her the greatest voice of a generation
Miatacrosser but many other have called Karen Carpenter not only the greatest of her generation, one of all time greatest. There's really no comparison. Ronstadt was good, but Carpenter was better.
I absolutely love and adore Linda~~Been listening to her since day 1~~Seen her in concert twice in the early 80's~~The one concert she did was with Willie Nelson, Emmy Lou Harris and The Stray Cats~~Took my Ma cause she never went to any concert and she loved it~~R.I.P. Mama~~Love you~~💖💖💖
I am deeply in love. What a beauty! I love the spontaneous and roundabout way that she has of explaining her deep thoughts. And yes, Johnny was right, she has mesmerizing eyes and gorgeous legs too. Muy bonita!
Johnny, take the blindfold off, just look at that beauty at arms length. That lady has always been extra special since day one. Beautiful eyes along with everything else!
She is adorable! I wish Johnny would have engaged her in her line of conversation more instead of making faces and changing the subject. (Maybe that's why she didn't come back more?) She sounded intelligent and thoughtful while Johnny seemed like he was in a big hurry to move on. He redeemed himself at the end with the compliments. Her reaction was so sweet and cute.
I cant blame Johnny for the flirting. NO STRAIGHT MAN could resist it, sitting within 6 feet from her.... And shes so innocent..... she talks like a 16 year old.
John Sullivan an innocent 16 year old, really!!! That's a loaded comment about a woman who really liked and was not afraid to show and enjoy her wonderful body at the pinnacle of her great singing career. To me she looks very Mexican.
When I started collecting records back in the early/mid-70s my local record store posted regular poll survey results and best female vocalist was almost always Linda Ronstadt. Sometimes Olivia Newton John, but otherwise it was just Linda Linda Linda, and I couldn't have agreed more. What a voice!
God, I miss these days.... when female singers were fully dressed, intelligent, well spoken, and could SING without technology.... she was adorable... thank you Linda for all the beautiful music! We love you.
She is still adorable.
Well, female singer is an understatement. She wasn't a typical pop artist, she could sing opera of anything she wanted.
Well Karen, Linda was most beautiful in her short mini skirts from the 1970s. Remember the seventies were much more decadent and avant garde than the Reagan conservative eighties era, and particularly with the advent of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that was to completely change sex practices and behavior.
@@ravenfeather7087 Absorbs. What does that mean? You don't like women, and maybe more importantly beautiful women, hence the "stinky vagina" comment.
@@jamesdolan4042 Oh oh. Unrequited love? Man, those mini-skirts! She did an interview two days ago and stated she in reality did not lose her voice. She simply got tired of creepy old men drooling on her.
What a smart, funny woman, not to mention wonderfully talented, and so cute when she's complimented.
She's on her own spectrum. Absolutely stunning human being. Witty and smart with beautiful eyes and sooooo compelling to listen too. 💙
well said
Linda was a rare songbird. Celestial and earthy.
asperger's
she is not only a unmatched singer she is obviously incredibly smart
Really smart and sharp
@William Murray ~ I heard she left them because they were already coming apart.
@William Murray sarcasm?
@William Murray no. Most Trump supporters are hardly sharp witted
Man o man, I so love her bubbly personality. Her singing is nothing like her speaking voice. When she sings, so much power and control.
I do believe that Johnny is rather smitten with her. And honestly, how could he not be? She's incredible.
She is certainly that. Johnny seems less than thrilled with Linda, which may or may not be the case. I don’t know what to think of him here. 😮
Once met a dude who played with her. "She was so cute you would get distracted from the job -- then she would sing and your musical muscles including your heart were excercised" Something about her ...sigh.
She's so great. There's never been a better female singer than Linda Ronstadt.
Linda, in my opinion, was one if the best female singers of the last century.
So very pretty and talented.
Amen
I love seeing her energetic interviews, she has so much to say, and she is well read, and her intellect and passion in expressing herself is just a joy to watch.
She is so down to earth, and her humility makes her interviews so engaging.
How damn charming is this? Being Cool is easy but to be respected and beloved in an often dirty rotten business - now that is something. Linda Ronstadt was/is special.
Linda is a classy lady and one of the best singers of our time. She's dealing with an awful disease. My prayers go out to you Linda.
One of the very best You tube rabbit holes - Linda Ronstadt. Early stuff, arena rock, Rancheras, the most akward and charming interviews, her power and tenderness is special. Very diverse. Seems deeply beloved.
Lovely person & one of the hardest working ever in rock & roll.
My favorite female singer and hands down one of the top 10 female vocalists in the 20th century! I saw her in concert 3 times, and unlike most singers, she sounds even better live! I miss her gorgeous voice but am thrilled she is still with us!
Suzanne Marie
Yup. Saw her at The Greek Amphitheater in L.A., Calif.
So sweet even tho she suffered a bit of stage fright it didn't effect her singing. She just didn't chat to the audience.
Great to have our memories.
Where did you see her??
@@joannaedwards6325 unfortunately she has retired from showbiz. She can no longer sing the high notes like she use to.
Her hardcore natural adorableness can (almost) distract from the fact that Linda Ronstadt possessed some of the greatest female pipes in popular American music history.
Harbor Heart oh my gosh she had pipes. Amazing voice and talent.
That should read on the planet.
I wouldn't use 'distract', I'd say enhanced...
I wouldnt want to bet that she couldnt sing opera. Her Spanish singing might be even better than her English songs, and i cant even understand Spanish.
"hardcore natural adorableness": best Linda description ever! Still smiling...
I saw Linda Ronstadt in Detroit (Pine Knob) in 1977. I was in high school and someone gave me tickets. I had to find someone with a driver's license who could take me. Her voice was HUGE. She was beautiful, chose good songs, and had a tremendous voice. Now that I'm older, got a music degree, and learned about what is out there, her album of jazz standards are some of best versions ever done.
She is absolutely lovely and of course her voice was just exquisite.
It still is
World could probably benefit from a few more Linda Ronstadts. An absolute treasure and one of a kind.
There IS and always will be only 1........LINDA.
LINDA RONSTADT, one of the LEGENDARY FIGURES in music history and one of the 10 greatest female vocalists of the Twentieth Century.
AW SHUCKS. Linda was simply an original unassuming charmer. Her mind is almost as wonderfully natural as her singing voice. Johnny seems smitten.
K
Johnny nailed it when he said 'great EYES.' I watched her sing with Earon Neville and then Smokey Robinson; Her eyes actually SPARKLE, like no one else ever, SPARKLE. You will as I weep at such BEAUTY, STUNNING, no one else ever like her !
Willie Nelson once said:
"There are two types of men, those that have a crush on Linda Ronstadt, and those that have never heard of her."
😉
And so very true!
So very true. And so profound.
Two types.
Those who have a crush on her.
And those who are gay
@@bradhuskers Man, that was classic ! Best comment on here !
She's not!
Truly a once in a generation talent. Linda Ronstadt could sing anything and sing it well.
Can you imagine in 2021 telling your interviewee that they have nice eyes and legs? As a product of the 1970s, that used to be considered a compliment!
Oh they would be told that’s offensive by the media and then sue.
He's making her blush!
She's adorable!
I think I'm going to love her for a long long time.
My favorite! I needed a plumbing part one Sunday am and that song was playing. I had to stop and listen. A lady passing by asked if I was ok. Me teary. Again.
Me, too, Appleholic1
I see what you did there! 👍
In the late seventies early one morning, while staying over at a friends house, as I was walking up. The friend put "Blue Bayou" on her sound system, being sung by Linda. I thought I had died and was waking up in heaven, and an angel was singing. I didn't know who she was that day? It didn't take long until I did. She was an angel who came to the planet for the purpose of bringing pleasure to the ears of the rest world.
Two national treasures hitting it off. It's hard to believe that this was a job and a performance for both of them. I miss Johnny and I miss Linda voice.
Ditto!!!
I miss Linda in all ways! 😊
I loved this interview. I laughed so hard I was crying. Linda is so intelligent. My hippie brother turned me onto her. Every guy had a crush. Such a beautiful singer. Warm, delightful, interesting, charming,sweet, beautiful Linda.
A lot of us bi gals had big crushes too!!!
johnny had a crush I think
My gay best friend also had a huge crush on Linda. I'm straight, but I can totally appreciate all the crushing!! She was HOT!!! (What's the female version of a bromance...?) 😉😍🥰
There’s nobody who can compare themselves to Linda Ronstadt. She’s completely memorable. She’s also the Queen of everything..... since she’s extremely multi talented at all genres.
AMEN and DITTO!!
He was being honest about her eyes. They are beautiful. dark and shiny.
This beautiful baby-faced lady was THEE female singer of the classic rock era. How well I remember shortly after the Three Mile Island incident, a large crowd gathering around the Harrisburg capitol building. What is going on, I asked a bystander. Linda Ronstadt is here he said. I think she's going to sing. She did. HOME ON THE RANGE. (Get it ? Home on the RANGE.) What a doll!
Queen of her Scene. Charming the pants off most of the guys. Great singer, grand pipes and a mind of her own.
Such a PURE Quality/Texture to her singing voice, especially when she softens and uses more of an airy touch. A World Class Beauty
Geesh, even today, it's disorienting to hear an entertainer display this level of intelligence. Her mind is moving a thousand miles a second in this interview. At one point, Carson just gave up and let her run.
Gorgeous lady ❤️ such a beauty and so clever, witty, articulate 💕
Very Beautiful Woman and a fabulous singer.
And in addition to all the wonderful things said about her, it makes me glad that she and I hail from the same town. Her performances for our high school gymnasium dances were second to none! God Bless you, Linda!
Lucky you to have those great memories. Makes reminiscing down memory lane a real pleasure now.
She is so bright and so talented. We miss this in music these days.
She's always been my favorite, but what you don't often get to see in a concert setting is how flat out charming she is. It's impossible to not fall in love with her.
No drugs, no booze, not man crazy, no horrible tatoos. Incedible lady that could sing anything. Eyes that melted everyones heart.
It's SOO sad that she can no longer sing due to her illness!!! Phenomenal voice and always gracious! 💗
So heartbreaking
Yes...seems like some of the greatest singers in the world eventually can't sing anymore!:(
Thankfully there are audio and visual treasures to enjoy...
hello Kate it's been 6 years how are your puppies doing I see you got your hands full🐕
@@ricardoestrada1176 refresh my memory- only 2 now so lighter load 😊
Enchanting. Oh and an extraordinary vocalist.
every interview I see her in, she's just real and down to earth and open
Linda is a beautiful inspiration to a multitude of people,i hope she still lives in the moment and has beautiful memories to look back on.
Growing up I was too young to relate to her, but definetly wished she was my big sister and her music was staple of the late 70s/early 80s. She was so cute and sang with such emotion and soul. Can tell you now at 42, her voice is still exceptional and hers only.
She is so fresh and unique.. So passionate about music. I love Linda..:)
She’s gorgeous! And I sure do miss Johnny😢
Ditto. Ditto.
Back in the day I watched Johnny as part of my
Re Socialization process. Learned how to carry on a polite, interesting conversation. How to listen and involve the other person.
Listening to Linda in this interview makes me LOVE HER EVEN MORE - - - if that is even possible.
imo No other female singer comes close to her ability to make a song just ZING. She could make you happy one minute then make you cry the next.
Female singers today -
1990 to now (2020) - are mere shadows of those singers from BEFORE VOICE ALTERING TECHNOLOGY and lip synching on stage.
Close seconds to LINDA RONSTADT from yesteryear
are (imo) BARBRA STREISAND,
BETT MIDLER (spelling?),
KAREN CARPENTER and who?
For sure he is the best no politic bullshit .....today’s late night is unwatchable
She does have incredible eyes
@Danny be Gaskill She has big, beautiful brown eyes, with or without 'make up'! Check out her earlier perfrormances, very natural, 'hippy' vibe: no bra, no shoes and no make up (perhaps some stage base, for the lights), and she was Gorgeous!
She's got miind of her own and she used it well. Oh and an adorable soul with a Great freakin singing voice.
She was on a roll...talking 100 mph! I love her.
Nicky Depaola I love her still too. An interesting mind, adorable person and a singing voice for the ages.
I was never aware how intellectual and intelligent she is.
I know that was meant to be a compliment, and I guess it was, but why do you never hear comments like that male musicians? " I was never aware how intelligent Luciana Pavarotti is." . " How very intellectual Neil Diamond is." Of course she was and is incredibly bright.
She’s a delightful interviewee.
she started out sweet and stayed that way.... thank God for these RUclips vids...yep and Amen.
Linda was truly one of kind. No one thinks like her and lord knows no one could sing like her. A rare bird in the superstar celebrity swamp. She walked away by choice from the hype - more interested in the songs she wrapped those pipes around. She's still unusual and had an effect on men and boys and gals back in the day that seemed so natural and unforced. That is why she remains beloved by fans and fellow musicians.
Your comment so, for me, sums her up; so accurate. She was one of a kind. She was quirky and loved the songs she sang more than anything. She was beautiful and, as I said to my brother the other night, she was on the road for 10 years so, of course, there were men; possibly more than the average. She did not marry her high school boyfriend and stay in Tucson so she had relationships. As she once said herself, "women are not quite so ready to "take up the slack" with anyone who passes through the dressing room". (I think she was possibly referencing The Eagles as men who do.) Still, she must have got lonely and may, every now and again have "taken up the slack." If she did, none of those men are talking and all her fellow musicians really respect her (Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Andrew Gold etc etc)
At heart she was a woman who loved music, really liked other women and was a loyal friend and wanted to be a mother (she made that happen without a man).
I hugely admire her.
She is indeed precious and a true original.
Inspirational beauty. Still a charmer, calmer for sure, still thinkin' outside the box. Favorite vocalist forever and always. The real deal.
rockslide Linda was unlike any other pop/rock superstars. Powerful voice, deep into the music and not her own fame. So adorable and natural singing, speaking, flirting...
Down to earth, grounded, intelligent and talented.
I wonder if enough people get that Johnny would’ve given everything he had if every guest of his was this fascinating. He literally almost has to say & do nothing but feed her one line every 60 seconds and she’s off a on another brilliant tangent. Wow. She’s mesmerizing…🙏🎭🎼♥️
She has such a sweet and cute personality and at the same time you can tell she’s a flipping genius musically
Began in 1964 at 99.9% and improved too 100% to last performance in 2009. That complete and consistent.
Carson looks like "book me some stupid people next week so I can do my comedy bit". Linda is so beautiful and smart she could talk for hours and we could all just stare and listen.
One of a kind...........period. I have a daughter like her. When my daughter was young she was a severe stutter. Now she is a brilliant successful person. The people like Linda and my daughter talk fast to keep up with their brilliant brains.........
Linda Linda Linda, what an incredible vocalist and she could sing any genre. Listen to her cover of "Crazy" if you've never heard that. What a treasure to come across that. Very few singers can cover a prior #1 hit and make it sound as good or better than the original. She's an original, no doubt about it. Just FAB.
I thank God I shared the same time on this planet with the extraordinary ms. Ronstadt. Take a good look ladies this is talent watch and learn
She's SOOOOOOOOO adorable in this video!!!
a lot of guests on tv can't talk but by god this girl could talk and it interesting
She is REAL, everyday personable, with levity, down to earth intelligible, fun, and the love of us all.
I love Linda and Johnny never fails to make me proud. What a great clip.
Thank you
She is off the chain brilliant
Linda R. Is so adorable and her sweetness so genuine that I forget what I wanted to say. Lol.
SHE IS AND ALWAYS BE HEAVEN SENT. AN ANGELIC VOICE,NO ONE WILL EVER MATCH. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. I ADORE HER JOHNNY DID SO MY DADDY DID HER FAMILY AND SHE CAPTIVATED THE WORLD.🥀🥀🥀🥀😘😘😘🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂
What wonderful adjectives could you not say about this beautiful and talented lady. I have had a thing for her since Stone Pony. What a tragedy she is so sick, but we have a treasure trove of her work. All ways love you, Honey
GB Linda, beautiful person, never changed, she always was and is a strong ,courageous, unassuming human being, in our hearts forever.
.....I'm a musician..... And honestly speaking..... I'd marry you in a heart beat!! Thanks for all the good music....you take care of yourself.....
Oh yeah? Well I would of married her in a 32nd.
Linda was stunningly beautiful and very talented, one of the best singers of all time, very proud fan for 55 years
Beautiful Woman....Linda and Ann Wilson....had a huge crush on both as a boy back in the 80's
One of a kind is very true...it just so happens her kind was extremely rare. Words don't do her justice...just put on any of her records, close your eyes and enjoy her voice. It's enthralling. I've been one of her biggest fans since the first time I heard "Different Drum". How fitting Glenn Frey inducted her into the R&R HOF. He was a huge fan and enjoyed a long friendship with Linda. He was among millions of fans worldwide who just love her.
Dear Frank
And she was awarded a medal from President Obama for:
(her) " ONE OF A KIND VOICE "
@@joannaedwards6325 That's right...well suffice it to say she's the singer for a lifetime. Just bought her Canciones de mi Padre...going to pick just the right time, crank it up and enjoy the incomparable Linda, en espanol.
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Lucky you. She has always enunciated very well but I saw a brief clip of Linda singing in Spanish and she looked like she was moving her mouth around the words EXTRA conscientiously. idk. ??
btw Everybody mentions her big beautiful eyes and her great legs.
But I am mesmerized by her gorgeous mouth. Her teeth are so perfect and THOSE RED LIPS!
So sexy. So tempting. So luscious. Emmmm 💜🎼🎵🎶
@@joannaedwards6325 Ok...sounds great.
Even if she can't sing any longer, her years of experience in the music business would make for fascinating hours of talk show interviews, if she can handle that, or is even interested. We love you, Linda!
She has a quirky intelligent, fun personality--another dimension!! Very smart!! Not a diva-refreshing!! Her nerdy fun voice so different from her belter singer personality.
I sat through the entire interview just kind of mesmerized. Agree, her speaking voice is almost frail compared with how she sings. Never really heard her talk but she is fascinating to listen to.
Then you hear her sing the Spanish songs.....incredible voice.
a beautiful woman inside and out. it doesn't get any better than linda ronstadt.
Except for maybe Karen Carpenter.
Yes she was The It girl An d still is for me. Imagine the millions that have fell in love with her, just after seeing her face on her first album!
Their could be some confusion in my comment. I was referring to the Don't Cry Now album when she did Desperado An d really made it famous as it was released by the Eagles An d didn't do so great. But if you have that album you will know why me An d millions looked into those so beautiful brown eyes An d wanted to marry her right now!
And Joan Baez.
Or Streisand.
Or Bett Middler
@@joannaedwards6325 great singers but never accomplished the things Linda has. She's succeeded in so many genres of music. Country, Rock, Pop, Big Band, Light Opera and even tackled Spanish music. That is what makes her special. It sets her apart from all other singers. She recorded what she WANTED to record. One style after another. And amazingly her album sales continued to blossom. An immensely talented and courageous woman.
I realize that calling her adorable detracts from her enormous talent, but she is so damn cute.
Only jealous women say that. Lol
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo charming, I can hardly stand it! Love, love, love her! And the song was a knockout!
Such a Beautiful Soul your very funny meaning humorous. You bring a smile to my face and make me laugh.God Loves You! God Bless You Always.😇❤❤❤
Ive never heard anyone that ever worked with her say a bad thing about her. She is genuine & sweet.
Same thing with Aaliyah
j flo; It's true; 40 years of recording and touring, and not a single person ever had anything but nice things to say about her; Its funny how both Linda and Stevie Nicks were raised in Tuscon, AZ; but Stevie became a prima donna; Linda never did.....so the only persons I've seen say nasty things about her is that asshole Howard Stern and his token Robin; attacking her for defending Mexicans, even making fun of her disease....man I hate that guy
j flo
I love her, and she modestly calls herself a song interpreter. And I think she only wrote a few songs. But if she did your song, man, its always ingenious...
mikebtko; well, finally somebody else that is RECENT! Mike, you see that all comments here are from one to two years ago....maybe it's just you & I, still fawning over Lovely Linda....I loved everything about her, and I found myself literally just dating girls that resembled her!
Mikebtko; WOW I am still trying to absorb everything you said, and I absolutely agree with everything you say here! My, you are quite articulate there, Dude! I can't read as fast as you can type; I can tell you were in the media; So I am moving to The Dominican Republic! We'll be neighbors! Again, totally agree with everything you state here
Great interview.
Very natural lady & very spontaneous & a very wonderful singer.
Well done.
One of the best voices EVER!!!!!
Great eyes? Everything about her screams.... Foxy Lady. She's absolutely beautiful.
+Grandpa the Grey amen!!! Even now, in 2015..... Shes VERY over weight... And I would ...without a doubt, still... : )
john Weston
You're not alone brother.
+Grandpa the Grey She IS the most beautiful female in music history. My favorite female I've never met.
But she let herself go and got faaaat
@@tobiasengel8385 she's in pain, motion is difficult, she's on medication, has Parkinsons -----so hopefully you might forgive her of the great sin regarding her body mass
I miss her singing so much....very lucky to have attended two of her shows. What an extremely gifted singer. Wonderful personality and physically beautiful.
She collaborated with Nelson Riddle on 3 albums that are masterpieces of the big band era. Her Spanish lp is also a work of art. She was so versatile. Dolly Parton called her the greatest voice of a generation
Miatacrosser but many other have called Karen Carpenter not only the greatest of her generation, one of all time greatest. There's really no comparison. Ronstadt was good, but Carpenter was better.
@@haywoodjablome234 I've heard of picky but dammit boy
@@haywoodjablome234 well like the saying goes, There's no accounting for taste. SMH
I will say that Karen was a far better drummer than Linda.
Miatacrosser and Karen was a far better singer too......Linda talks too much.
@@haywoodjablome234 Yuck. Carpenter was a limited weirdo with catalog of dreadful songs. Why bring her up.
One of the most charming things Linda has about her is her shyness. That will draw a guy to you every time. Women, take notes...
If this is shy then I wonder what an extrovert is like when being interviewed.
Lowell George was one of her great loves. Miss her talent, rip Lowell.
Linda reminds me of my beautiful college girlfriend. They both put a smile on my face when I think about them. Great memories 😎
She could sing the phone book and it wouLd go platinum. The greatest set of pipes in music.
A real beauty. 74 years old now and her smile is still beautiful.
One of the very best. Miss her. She can sing anything!!
OMG ! She is so charming ! I've had a crush on her for 30 years !
What a beautiful woman. What an amazing voice.
think of Johnny , and think of the guys of today, no comparison. LINDA has a beautiful voice, and a great look . ~ JDS/CT
I absolutely love and adore Linda~~Been listening to her since day 1~~Seen her in concert twice in the early 80's~~The one concert she did was with Willie Nelson, Emmy Lou Harris and The Stray Cats~~Took my Ma cause she never went to any concert and she loved it~~R.I.P. Mama~~Love you~~💖💖💖
Nice eyes?! Yes! Beautiful eyes. She's a beautiful person, human being, and singer. Proud that she hails from the same hometown as me.
I am deeply in love. What a beauty! I love the spontaneous and roundabout way that she has of explaining her deep thoughts. And yes, Johnny was right, she has mesmerizing eyes and gorgeous legs too. Muy bonita!
Yes indeedy!
Her part in pirates of Penzance is unbelievable, I’ve checked her music out since then, she’s truly amazing.Salford uk
So easy to fall in love with her in that movie! Lovely, precious!
I saw her in Pirates of Penzance on Broadway twice. She was awesome in it !
Johnny, take the blindfold off, just look at that beauty at arms length.
That lady has always been extra special since day one.
Beautiful eyes along with everything else!
She is adorable!
I wish Johnny would have engaged her in her line of conversation more instead of making faces and changing the subject. (Maybe that's why she didn't come back more?) She sounded intelligent and thoughtful while Johnny seemed like he was in a big hurry to move on.
He redeemed himself at the end with the compliments. Her reaction was so sweet and cute.
I cant blame Johnny for the flirting. NO STRAIGHT MAN could resist it, sitting within 6 feet from her.... And shes so innocent..... she talks like a 16 year old.
She was so slim & trim! She ate herself to fat & sick!
@@jgrysiak6566 She has Parkinson's disease, you insensitive idiot. She's had it since the early 2000's, but wasn't diagnosed till 2013.
John Sullivan an innocent 16 year old, really!!! That's a loaded comment about a woman who really liked and was not afraid to show and enjoy her wonderful body at the pinnacle of her great singing career. To me she looks very Mexican.
creepy
@@nomadic1932 And remy who is or are creepy? I am just curious.
When I started collecting records back in the early/mid-70s my local record store posted regular poll survey results and best female vocalist was almost always Linda Ronstadt. Sometimes Olivia Newton John, but otherwise it was just Linda Linda Linda, and I couldn't have agreed more. What a voice!