Linda Ronstadt "Blue Bayou" | Luke Reacts

[@brucecsnell]

When you think about how wonderful her voice is, remember that this was 30 years before autotune -- every note you heard was her.

[@richardgray8593]

Why do you not mention how much better it woud sound if autotune were to be applied?

[@Linda_Ess]

@@richardgray8593What is wrong with you? I mean seriously, what is wrong with you?

[@richardgray8593]

@@Linda_Ess You must be a Luddite. There has never been a singer who can not be made better with autotune. Technology, baby.

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

@@richardgray8593 You are either trolling, or you are SERIOUSLY musically deficient, and sick in the head!
Autotune always (👉ALWAYS!!👈) makes any singer sound worse.
Except for those who actually CAN'T sing...at all.
Which, upon reflection, is probably your WHOLE playlist.

[@richardgray8593]

@@duckduckgoismuchbetter Autotune makes everyone sound better. Everyone! Science!!!!

[@russellgtyler8288]

Willie Nelson probably put it best when he said, "There are only two kinds of men in the world, those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her." For a real vocal treat I recommend "la charreada", it's in Spanish and I can't follow all of it but her vocals are astounding.

[@donnaadler5296]

FYI - Willie Nelson was referring to Emmylou Harris in that quote.

[@rosemarylackey4174]

@@donnaadler5296 I've done some research on this and have found Linda Ronstadt's name in the above quote about ten times more than Emmylou's. Willie performed with both of them, and I think that Willie might say that the same compliment could be true of both women. So actually, I think it's probable that he said something similar about each of them. The one pertaining to Emmylou is slightly different, usually stated this way: "There are two kinds of men in this world... Those who are in love with EmmyLou Harris, and those who have not met EmmyLou Harris."

[@denverdubois5835]

"La Charreada" Is PHENOMENAL. A must-listen: ruclips.net/video/Q-fvsnLocBM/видео.html

[@jaimeballesteros1123]

Reminds me of this quote:
“There's only really three female singers: Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt and Connie Smith. The rest of us are pretenders."
- Dolly Parton.

[@user-ow1xt9bg7g]

Can't agree more. One of my favorites. Her vocals are phenomenal

[@robinmills8675]

11 Grammy Awards, 3 AMA Awards, 2 ACMA Awards, an Emmy Award and an ALMA Award. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Linda Ronstadt was the background music of my teens and 20's.

[@mikemilne]

12 if you count the Grammy Lifetime Achievement, and don't forget the Golden Globe and Tony nominations, the latter for "Pirates of Penzance" if I'm not mistaken

[@mikemaricle9941]

6 platinum albums

[@StellaWaldvogel]

So much great music in the air in those times. It was everywhere. I miss those days.

[@jeffreykurth2703]

Listen to more of her music. She was Amazing. Still alive bless her, but can't sing now. I hope her memories still fill her heart. I would love to sit down and chat with her. Her music was so good.

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

She was also given the National Medal of Arts by Obama

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

What really sets Linda apart from almost anyone else is her ability to transition so flawlessly and beautifully between power and soft gentleness. That's so hard to do well. Many singers try, but they just don't have the necessary instincts. Linda is flawless in doing it.

[@rudyvillela4489]

God… I truly love Linda Ronstadt! She’s truly a an absolute vocal powerhouse! Jazz, Rock, Country, Pop, and Spanish, she could do it all! I especially adore her Spanish/Mariachi music! If you want to ever visit her Spanish music, check out Ta Ta Dios and La Charreada! Sadly, Parkinson’s has damaged her singing ability.

[@richdiddens4059]

Add to that swing, light opera, and what's called American Songbook. And her Spanish language singing includes at least 3 different Mexican genres and Island music.

[@jgg59]

She also did an album of Salsa check out the link
ruclips.net/video/MmCw6OVPLiM/видео.html

[@hectorsmommy1717]

She was originally diagnosed with Parkinsons but a few years ago it was discovered it is a different issue called Progressive supranuclear palsy. The end result is the same though, her vocal chords are paralyzed

[@dreamyjeannie3385]

@@hectorsmommy1717 , so sad that she lost her stunning voice to disease. She is one of my favorite female voices of the era. We really did have the best music! 💕

[@spackar2720]

I think that "Los Laureles" is another stunning Mariachi performance of Linda Ronstadt's.

[@FantasticBabblings]

Thank you, sweet man, for reacting to Linda. She is legendary. Unfortunately, due to Parkinson’s, she had to stop singing. But in her career she excelled in multiple genres: country, pop, rock, folk, big band standards, opera, and traditional Mexican music (she is Mexican-American) The Eagles started as her backup band. She was part of Trio with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. I had the pleasure of meeting her twice at parties in New York and she is a sweetheart. I would very much recommend her live performance on The Midnight Special of “Your No Good” ruclips.net/video/WXnYunvwhiY/видео.html. It’s more rock and roll than country and her band is outrageous.

[@1177kc]

Pirates of Penzance-opera

[@leglessinoz]

She was rediagnosed with Progressive supranuclear palsy.

[@EastPeakSlim]

You can hear the ache in her voice. True excellence.

[@sophiemorrison9820]

I've been a Linda fan for fifty six years. I can sing everything she sang. I'm sad that her singing voice has been silenced. Thanks for paying tribute to her.

[@heinleinreader]

I am a huge fan of both Linda and Randy Travis, and as long as we can download their music and do them on jukeboxes, their voices will never be silenced. They will keep singing in our hearts and minds forever. Like with David Gates doing Diary or Jim Croce singing Operator.

[@SC-gp7kt]

Same for me......our voices are in the same key so she's very easy for me to sing 🧡💛💚

[@goofygirl5576]

Such beautiful clarity. The most outstanding voice of our generation. You could not beat Linda Ronstadt.

[@mgonzales56]

Linda was the queen of Rock in the 70's and the 80's. I love Linda.

[@OhWel]

Straight female. Love her she really influenced me.

[@hmm3484]

She’s my favorite female singer. Beautiful, controlled, powerful voice. Extremely popular. She can sing just about anything. Someone else already mentioned all her awards and honors. You can’t go wrong with a Linda Ronstadt album.

[@lorigrainger9025]

Excellent introduction to Linda!! This is easily my favourite song of hers! She was such a superstar in the 70's and 80's. Please explore more of her catalog! And, you nailed it....to me, she and Karen Carpenter are 2 of the finest singers EVER!! Linda covered almost every genre and kicked ass - folk, rock, pop, Broadway musicals and her Spanish music is absolutely astonishing! Have Fun!!!

[@fw1421]

My favorites of Linda’s are Desperado and Blue Bayou.

[@HallikTruce1111]

No laser shows. No fireworks. No 50 dancers to distract you so you can't see the "artist" lip-syncing.
It was a terrific part of my childhood.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Everyone below has filled you in on her many successes, but Linda not only could do it all, she actually did it all. Her extensive discography proves it. She's one of the best selling artists of all time with over 100 million records sold. One of my absolute favorites has to be the album, What's New, a recording of traditional pop standards with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. It's breathtaking. She was the first woman artist to sell out arenas, at one time was the highest paid woman in rock and had the ability to make any song she covered, absolutely her own. I'd love to see you do more of her music, and I'd suggest starting with her song, You're No Good. Great reaction!

[@machellecron5786]

Thank you for all of that! 💞

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@machellecron5786 😃

[@frankiebowie6174]

My mom was born in 1923 and wasn’t exactly what you’d call a rock ‘n’ roll fan, but she absolutely loved this performance by Linda Ronstadt. Linda had a way of pulling everyone together.

[@sidneycrossley7802]

She sang with the Eagles when they were all very young and just getting started.
Back then the lines between country and rock and pop were more blurred. The Eagles, CCR, Doobie Brothers, Alabama, Lynard Skynard, and many more had country and rock attributes. I love them all.

[@matticus_the_great]

The two founding members of The Eagles were part of her tour band and actually left in the middle of a tour, with her blessing, to start The Eagles. She then sang with them to help give them a boost in their early career especially helping to popularize one of their signature songs "Desperado".

[@davidregehr2687]

T
"The Eagles" were her employees.

[@user-sv1qv4pq9k]

She found Fry and Henley at the Trubador in Los Angeles and asked them to join the Stone Poneys, her backing band. After hearing the amazing harmonies coming from them, she helped them put Eagles ( not The Eagles) on the radar of DJs across the country. She gave them 2 members of the band and helped them try out a fifth. It wasn't known how good Henley could sing until Eagles first or second album. Jackson Brown cowrote a couple of songs on Eagles first album, including Peaceful Easy Feeling.

[@amandathibodeau4996]

I was in high school when she was on top. She's so exceptional! Some of my favorites.. Willin', Different Drum, You're No Good, Tracks of My Tears, Just One Look, etc, etc...

[@kurttuchscherer7706]

Country,rock, blues, classic standards, Latin, and even opera. Linda has done all of them and at a level that is unmatched. One of the greatest singers ever!

[@lauradekalb6538]

Light opera. I don't think she could have or would done Queen of the Night.

[@kurttuchscherer7706]

@@lauradekalb6538 yea, you are wrong. Not only could she have done it. She would have killed it.

[@lauradekalb6538]

Have you heard it? If not go listen to it, then comes back and state your honest opinion. It's a very intimidating piece of music and if it were an octave lower, I'd also have no doubts, but it isn't, so I do.

[@andrewjermey-boys4841]

She is amazing. One of the most amazing female singers ever.
She was is a true icon. She now cannot sing anymore as she has Parkinson’s disease. She did a couple of albums called trio with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris hugely successful.

[@topper1958]

Kept her clothes on, no auto tune, has talent. Great song. Yes, back then we actually sang and had memorable songs. The soundtrack of our lives. Unlike the Super Bowl performance.

[@annettefordham]

Exactly!

[@crmlcd]

No tattoos, no piercings, no nudity as you pointed out just raw talent and natural beauty.

[@TheMadonnasummer]

So gorgeous and she is definitely one of the most talented voices from the past. She was powerful . Thnx for checking her out . 👑💜 Latina Queen

[@evanhughes1510]

It funny you mention Karen Carpenter. Linda is often ranked with Karen as one of the best female vocalists of the 70s and all time. She did nearly every genre of music and had good success in all of them! Rock/pop, Country, folk, Latin/mariachi, classic ballads/standards…)

[@jerrytisi5317]

I think she sounded better tan Karen Carpenter

[@Mark-iv7np]

Linda was one of the greatest singers ever. Actually has a rock side inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Her and Dusty Springfield are noted to do covers as good or better than the original. Heat Wave is one also two great songs by Smokey Robinson Tracks of my Tears and Ooo Baby Baby.

[@mljones655]

Linda also covered Buddy Holly songs. She is my all time favorite female vocalist!

[@anna-mariasausa764]

It’s all been said already… I am so happy you are enjoying her wonderful gifts. !!❤

[@catenystrom6506]

My favorite female singer of ALL TIME!! She can sing anything, seriously, many genres. "Long Long Time", her duet with James Ingram "Somewhere Out There", her duet with Aaron Neville "Don't Know Much"....some of the best music ever.

[@Historian212]

Yes, Ronstadt had it all: the pipes, the technique, the feels… She was the biggest singer of her generation. To get a feel for her more rock side, try “You’re No Good” and “When Will I Be Loved,” both huge hits. Her first song to make it big was “Different Drum,”with the group The Stone Poneys (spelled that way). Ronstadt did almost all genres, from country to rock to pop, plus jazz standards and even operetta: she starred in The Pirates of Penzance on Broadway. Of part-Mexican descent, she did at least one album in Spanish that was also a major hit. She’s also responsible for the founding of the super group, The Eagles. The loss of her voice as she aged, due to Parkinson’s Disease, is a tragedy.

[@tomevans7567]

Simply put Linda is a musical legend and my all-time favorite female singer. I am not afraid to admit I had a major crush on her in the 70s. You definitely need to listen to more of her.

[@firedoc5]

Linda was my first album cover crush. Just so beautiful, and hearing her voice just made you fall in love with her even more. One of her first hits was "Different Drum" when she was with the band Stone Pony. Later one her some of her band wanted to start a group of their own which she gave them her blessing. They started a little group called the "Eagles". One of her most amazing performances was singing opera in the production of "The Pirates of Penzance"...unforgettable!

[@mistersnitty7721]

Successful in Country. Rock. New Wave. Pop. Blues. Jazz. Opera. Afro-Cuban. American Standards. Mariachi. 11 Grammys. Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame. So much more to this celebrated icon. This is a great start. Keep moving forward to see her vocal development. She's astonishing.

[@bearballin]

Ah Linda, which is Spanish for "pretty" is a national treasure. As you can hear she has a powerful voice, controlled and delicate when she needs it. She started out in the late 60s w pop rock country band called the Stone Ponies: "A Different Drum ", and her first huge hit a ballad called "Long Long Time". By the 70s she had gathered some musician friends that that were more rock inspired. The performed a mix of country music which created a crossover sound at the time. Her backing band would become the legendary So Cal group The Eagles! Linda took on many cover songs from Buddy Holly, Roy O, the Rolling Stones which proved she could rock as well. She's one of two singers I know that have mastered most musical genres including opera. So more Linda reactions please!

[@arthurslaughter4122]

I fell in love with that voice in 1967 when I heard Different Drum. I just turned 71 and still love that voice.

[@Earcandy73]

My God Luke. I can’t even begin to tell you. She is incomparable. I love her so much. She is part of my life story. You must review “Adios”

[@mistersnitty7721]

Agreed. Adios showcases her vocals perfectly.

[@timtubemusic]

Many believe that Linda had the best female voice of the 60/70's. I agree, she was the best. Rock, blues, country she could do it all.

[@corvus1374]

Latin.

[@pmbrig]

@@corvus1374
And don't forget, she also did Pirates of Penzance on a BBC video, with Kevin Kline and Angela Lansbury. She not only could do everything, she could do it spectacularly.

[@judybertagna4527]

Linda is physically beautiful and her voice is fantastic! What a combination

[@davidfein3123]

Linda sang everything, Rock, Blues, Country, Spanish, Opera, 1950's classics. Probably the most versatile singer ever

[@tomwhortan6148]

Truly one of the greatest voices in the modern era of music, she could sing anything!

[@lynnelle66]

Find the documentary on her called “The Sound of My Voice.” You will learn so much about her. It’s about her life and career from childhood to present day. Other topics covered by the film include her rise as the “queen of country rock” in the 1970’s.

[@paullemon5154]

@Lynn Anne....terrific documentary!!

[@missmurrydesign7115]

The way she sings the words "Blue Bayou" slightly close together is utterly delicious...

[@j20tower]

Beautiful with a brilliant voice. She legendary with an amazing past. Grammy’s galore with many other awards. She even dated the Gov. of California, Jerry Brown. What else can be said about this amazing woman. Please do her song “Your No Good” which I think is her best.

[@pmbrig]

You thought of Karen Carpenter as you listened, which I think is very on point. Linda Ronstadt and Karen Carpenter, along with Eva Cassidy, all have voices that can move from soft and sweet to belting it out, and when they let loose they never sound strained. The power in their voices sounds effortless.

[@scoobysnacks]

Amazingly talented person. Love her music.

[@ChrisDeWine]

This song is considered country rock where rock songs are played with traditional country instruments, in this case the pedal steel guitar. Linda was the queen of the music scene in LA of the early seventies. If a group photo had been taken of those that developed the genre, Linda would have been front center.
Should you delve further into her catalog you will be exploring a rabbit hole of immense proportions. Linda has nominations for Grammies in more genres, 7, than any other artist in recording history and took home 5 of them in different genres. A feat no other artist can come close to matching.

[@ABoomerReacts]

Hi Luke! Great reaction. You'll discover that Linda is successful in many genres: country, rock, American standards, and Spanish music. My favorite live performance by her is singing La Charreada. You don't need to understand what's she's saying - it's all about her vocals. Check it out when you can.

[@dorothyfielding8209]

Don’t forget Operetta (Check her out in the movie “Pirates of Penzance”).

[@ABoomerReacts]

@@dorothyfielding8209 Poor Wandering One is epic.

[@keithsw2566]

I've been listening to Linda since the early 70's. We may never see another like her...

[@thomasrusso4506]

The look on his face…that’s love❤❤❤

[@sftrick]

Pop, country, folk, rock, Mexican Mariachi music. You name it, she can do it perfectly!

[@GinMae]

Thanks, HBK - my favorite by Linda - I loved how she was so "casual" - not trying to be sexy or pushing herself forward.. just pure talent... I appreciate you reaction...

[@erinlast2627]

Linda Ronstadt is what the universe creates when it's showing off. Rare. Real and Remarkable.

[@amandavanheerden7980]

Linda's voice is like a soft wind blowing over crystal in a wide open landscape. I've sung Blue Bayou since it came out, but Linda is just magical.

[@Barbara-yg7bj]

I love her voice and songs!

[@rosemary702001]

You are the most expressive reactor I’ve watched! Love your appreciation of Linda Ronstadt!

[@villiageheart]

Singers with control and power.

[@davids.reynolds4883]

I remember loving Linda's songs on the radio: Blue Bayou, You're No Good, Long, Long Time, Different Drum, etc. Nowadays I can't stop listening to her on RUclips. She absolutely nails every song. A pure natural talent!

[@smz5302]

The memories this song holds...I'm transported to my youth. I listened to this song--and others by Linda--over and over and over...

[@rdwulf6289]

I'm usually here for Abba but I knew you were about to listen to an absolutely fantastic, mind blowing live performance of a lovely song. This is special.

[@sheryljones856]

Yeah I love Linda Ronstadt when she sang Blue Bayou such a beautiful voice

[@y2kroxy]

I got to see Linda live in concert. I remember I got goose bumps of joy when she sang this song.

[@annettefordham]

That’s my favorite song of all time. I would put the tape in and let loose in the car. Love love it. Love your facial expressions.

[@dorothymercer73]

She has a powerful voice but heaven sent. Every man had a crush on her because she didn’t know how beautiful or talented she was. Maybe she did, but she was such a sweetheart! Sang a lot with the Eagles before they were really famous. Her lovely music lives on even tho sadly she’s unable to any longer. Love her! And you❣️ Thank you so much.

[@kevinfarrell3121]

I sincerely believe Linda Ronstadt was arguably the greatest female vocalist ALL GENRE in music history!

[@paullemon5154]

Linda made every song remake her very own! A truly magical voice; she could sing practically any genre amazingly well!

[@donadeavera9608]

It's Cajun Blues. A type of blues that's born of the Cajun culture here in Louisiana. I love it. Im living in NOLA near the bayous, which are everywhere in southern Louisiana.

[@rbraxley]

She was my gateway drug to the great American songbook in the 80s with her work with Nelson Riddle. Thank you for that, Linda.

[@rollnjay]

Beyond her singing, she is outstanding for her integrity and graciousness. Listen to her more recent interviews as her Parkinson's type condition impacts her - she can't sing, but her mind still drives wonderful thoughts and humour. I've loved seeing her live in the 70's and 80's, and it's sad that she can't sing now. But so glad that she is still with us.

[@markkraft6719]

I never tire of listening to her sing Blue Bayou

[@franklopez2803]

The pride of Tucson, Arizona. !Viva, Linda!

[@jtidema]

She has a lovelyl voice and natural talent. But the thing that always amazes me is her control. That's why he was so surprised at the beginning - she is a songwriter's dream. Her voice shows every emotion beautifully.

[@princesslola55]

She can sing it all!
She even sang opera beautifully ❤

[@larrywong6331]

Great song great voice, she also sings songs in spanish, a great talent.

[@dnice9168]

That summer i was privileged to see her live at Mountain Aire, a festival held in San Andreas, California. I got goose bumps. So beautiful.

[@debbiechang5781]

This is easily the most beautiful female voice on the planet. Linda has the perfect blend of sweetness and power that just hits right in the heart. Interestingly, her most beautiful material was never heard on the radio. Dive more deeply and you will discover musical heaven. 🌺✌️

[@cattuslavandula]

In a discussion with country songwriter Fred Foster, Dolly Parton famously said "You know, there's really only three female singers in the world: Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, and Connie Smith. The rest of us are only pretending." Linda sang a duet with Kermit the Frog years ago, When I Grow Too Old To Dream. Yup she sang live with a puppet . And she blew the doors off the Muppet's theater. The video is here on RUclips.
Now don't forget to go listen to Roy Orbison's Blue Bayou as well.

[@jaykarimi7123]

Fun Fact: She helped the Eagles get their start as some of the integral members of the Eagles were a part of her back up band. She is so humble she gave them her blessing because she thought they were too good to stay as back up musicians.Kenny Rogers was talked into helping to fund recording them & the eagles were born.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

OMG, this lady has such a great voice!!! I'm 74 yrs and never get tired of listening to our great music from the 60's and the 70's. She can sing any kind of music because of her voice. Love her voice! ❤️ ❤️❤️

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Her song"your no good" is a fave of mine, especially the concert version. LOVE her. 11 Grammys and tons of other awards.

[@carladewitt1947]

Linda is one of the greatest vocalists of her time. IMHO she recorded one of the most heartfelt and heartbreaking songs I have ever heard. If you listen to the lyrics and her interpretation, Long Long Time can't help but bring tears to your eyes.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

About Linda Rondstat. Probably the best mezzo-soprano ever to lend her voice to popular music. ❤

[@jolee3633]

When I was a teenager I used feel like I could just crawl into this song!

[@Angelo_Manuel]

She is ONE OF A KIND! Thank you.

[@jonathanhacker5025]

I always described her voice as so pure and powerful that it sounded like it was coming from down deep in from the very soul of her existence. Very few performers can tap into something that deep and have it reflected in their singing.

[@velvetbees]

She was America's sweetheart back in the day. She is a wonderful person in her interviews. I saw one of her first TV performances in the 1960's when she sang with the stone ponies. She is one of the best voices ever in any genre at any time.

[@markreams3192]

Her voice is one of the best ever. I think the song has an R&B vibe with a hint of country. The pedal steel guitar really brings the country. She can sing any genre. She’s that good!

[@Triggerhippie70]

Oh my gosh, this song is so freaking amazing! There are times where I’ll get in my car and open up my sunroof and play the song as loud as I can, and just sing while I’m driving down the road and living my best life at that moment!

[@monikacase770]

Your facial expressions are priceless! It's almost like we can see her voice physically flowing over you! Try listening now to Linda singing Long Long Time. She is amazing no matter what she sings. I'm so happy for you that you have experienced her. Look up more of her songs and fall even deeper in love with the woman we've known for generations💜

[@edgarsnake2857]

I saw her in 1968 or so at Fillmore East with some of the pre-Eagles in her band. It was a great show. No flash, just heavenly, calm. And then they started rockin'. Linda can do it all.

[@CobinRain]

A distillation of precious beauty…..what a song…what an ending……

[@charlizeham1]

Hi from South Africa. Wow havent heard this song in YEARS.

[@andrewschreiber112]

So glad you're discovering this legendary singer. Her output covers rock, country, pop, broadway, even mariachi and light opera. Her voice was so gorgeous, and she's a fabulous musician. Sadly, Parkinson's disease put an untimely end to her career, but she's still among us, happily, and is, by ALL accounts, an extremely lovely person.

[@yddub111]

this is one of the prettiest songs ever, when done by her

[@kylecompton3305]

Great reaction as always! One of the greatest singers there ever was. Her catalog and hits are forever long! She was the first female artist to fill stadiums. Long Time (one of her signature songs, featured in The Last of Us and TRENDING) and Desperado (written the Eagles). Her backing band became The Eagles. 38 Top-100 singles, 38!!

[@victorramsey5575]

My parents had this album and many others that are now considered classics. And we had whatever best stereo system back then too. Dad was an audiophile. My sister and I were raised on everything from Motown to Country to Rock to Disco. I grew up to be a hardcore Metalhead, but... I still love Linda and Olivia Newton-John. They are still 2 of the best female vocalists of our time.

[@felixnorman9562]

From a music lover, it's wonderful to see young people appreciate greatness. Let's see, no profanity, violence, masogony, self degradation.

[@patriciaroberts308]

Isn't she amazing??!! I've seen her in concert so many times, she's incredible in person!!! 1970's through the 1990's. I've been a full fledge, card carrying fan from her first album in the 1960's with the Stone Pony's!! I remember her on stage in bare feet, in a Boy Scout uniform, flowers in her hair & singing in front of a complete orchestra (all different concerts). Her voice NEVER failed her!!! Oh yeah, I'm fan girling until my last breath!!! 🥰😎✌️🌻👣

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

Saw her live back in the 70’s. Incredible show.

[@sonjadarby1158]

That look on your face when the chorus first kicked in... priceless.

[@deborahvarneyduboise6776]

I just Love it when you younger folks discover her , and others here the raw sound from artists back in my day..😆I just love to hear you young whip-per snap-pers say I’m not filmier with her music, then I just sit back with this huge smile on my face and watch you guys start shaking your heads with your lips starting to smile. And then how big your eyes get big and it’s a treat for me, because I know what I’m about to see out of you!! It just makes my day, I tell ya!! That’s my girl….

[@Rich32262]

I listened to her in the 70's and eighties and then came the Nelson Riddle Orchestra where she does the standards. Amazing!

[@DallasPsyborg]

Listen too her song, Long, Long Time. Simply beautiful.

[@andythrush3341]

Could see you falling in love with Linda like we did in the 70's!

[@gamerbabe1649]

My Mom always had a Linda Ronstadt 8 track playing in the car when I was a kid and she could sing and hit every single note flawlessly with Linda - I always wished she would've recorded an album!

[@rucerius4968]

"Because I'm checking out Linda Ronstadt"... trust me, you're far from the first to do that, in any way.
Tell you about her? How much time do you have?
Seriously though she could (and did) do it all and she did it with passion. Country, rock, pop, jazz, operetta, Mexican, nothing was beyond her abilities. Her list of awards is impressive, including 8 consecutive gold albums. Her Spanish language album, recorded over 30 years ago, is still the top selling non-English album in the U.S.A.
Oh, when 2 members of her backing band told her they wanted to form their own band she helped them fill out the group, got them a manager and a contract. You may have heard of them, they were known as the Eagles.