I actually broke down and cried when I learned that Linda can no longer sing due to Parkinson’s disease. She had one of the most if not THE most beautiful voice in all of music.
Neil Diamond who is in early stage Parkinson't presented a song on TH-cam last week. Someone on the comment thread there told me Linda has a neurological condition which manifests as Parkinson's. Doesn't make losing Linda's voice any easier for her or her many fans. It made me cry too.
@@vilstef6988 yeah they did a tribute to her at the Kennedy honors center and she was in the audience and watching her sit there listening to other people do her songs knowing how much she would have loved to be singing them herself was heartbreaking.
Just a girl/woman with her Mic and a Sh*tload of Talent! This song, written by the great Roy Orbison is just haunting! Roy would be proud!….. SanJoséBob
I have been a big fan of Linda since the 70’s. I seen her in concert a few times and she’s better than her records, cd’s. No t surprised she’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Where ever you may be Ms Ronstadt you have shared your voice in great appreciate tin my life. I miss your creativity but will always be able to listen to your heart and soul forever. Also… after hearing her ding it was incredible your reaction. Welcome to Linda’s fan club ❤
That Concert video :Roy Orbison, Black and White Night so good! Lots of big name musicians backing Roy on this one. names like Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, K.D Lang, Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett, Tom Waits, Jennifer Warnes.... Just check it out. watching Roy perform all those songs and singing so effortlessly, with the sheer admiration on the faces of those other great musicians in the band, was really a great moment to capture.
My Father/daughter dance was to Ay Unos Ojos, soni do love Canciones...but Linda's version of El Crucifijo De Piedra shows her incredible range....that ending?! It's off Mas Canciones...
Amen Brother......There was an enormous amount of RAW talent back in my times......and Linda .......could "SANG" No computers.....no Voice machines,,,,Just raw talent.
"She sounds just like the song" Yes, because music stardom used to be a meritocracy based more on talent than marketability. Singers could actually sing live.
If you do a small amount of research...you will find that she has Grammys in almost every category! Rock, Pop, Country, Jazz, Contemporary, Classical, Latin, Duo, etc. Truly enjoy your reactions. You're reminding me how it felt, to me, when I first heard these songs. Thank you again, my Brotha!! Keep it going!!!
Danced this with my daughter for her Quinceanera. Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Reminds me of my Mother. Sadly she passed away 6 months before my Daughter's big day. This song will always be tied to them for me.
Music connects us all and changes lives, Bruh... for real. I'm a black man, with a "few years" on you (60, just turned a few months ago). So the R&B music of the 60's and 70's is very much a part of my early life. However, I also listened to a LOT of what's now known as "Classic Rock" (for us, it was just "Rock" - LOL!). So many of your posts strike a deep chord within my soul, and wonderful memories are associated with those songs. Thank you so much, young man! Peace!
@@platonicdescartes Sorry, that's not quite right. Glenn met Linda at the Troubador Club in L.A. as did Don Henley - where a lot of music's soon-to-be-greats hung out. Don Henley and his band Shiloh were from Texas (Glenn from Michigan) and Shiloh was taken under Kenny's wing; they even stayed at his house for a while. Glenn was NOT a part of that band.
@@charlesburris6314 She and her then manager(John Boylan) also suggested Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner to join their band because they wanted a bass player and another guitarist.
Charles Burris Timothy was never fired by Poco. Randy Meisner, who was originally from Poco, decided to leave the Eagles. So Henley and Frey went back to Poco and stole Timothy B. Schmidt (Meisner’s replacement). It’s all in the documentary “The History of the Eagles”, which I’ve watched twice on the streaming service Stingray Qello.
You found it ! You knew you'd heard it. Thanks for watching/listening and featuring Linda, she is superb. I think this same concert, she sings "Desperado" , and it's so haunting and real. I'd recommend it.
I love Linda Her voice is unique and recognizable. For vocalists under the age of 20, very few female vocalists have unique recognizable voices. Diana Akuninova is another. Now I’m going to treat all you Linda Ronstadt fans around the world to a vocalist who passed away recently but in my generation ( 1960s ... I’m 74 years old) had a small but worldwide cult following. Her name Morgana King with a celestial heavenly ethereal voice, unique and mesmerizing. Just like Linda in terms of uniqueness. When a song by her came over the radio, ( today Spotify , TH-cam , etc) within the first 30 seconds you KNEW it was Morgana King and you stopped whatever you were doing to listen. Frank Sinatra called her the best female vocalist he ever heard. If I may so bold as to suggest you listen ( when you have a few moments) to the following 4 songs that will silence your mind and open the floodgate of your heart. 2 were created and posted by a “ Morgana fan” with remarkable imagery which enhanced the emotional impact!! And hope you add them to your playlist so that others may enjoy. Please TH-cam “ Morgana King Happy Birthday 2017” ( 4:26 in duration). The song is called “ desert hush/I am a leaf” please be sure to click the 4:26 one ( the one with a photo of her with lyrics) and NOT the 4:25 or any of the others. “ Morgana King Prelude to a kiss” ( 3:49 duration) “Morgana King Lazy Afternoon” ) 3:48 duration with hauntingly beautiful imagery that enhances the already emotionally impactful Morgana rendition. Perfect for our times of isolation but enraptured by the natural world. And finally one more that is to this day her signature song about a lover that promised to return but never did. “ Morgana King sings a taste of honey” ( 5:17 duration). So pleased that the younger generation who I send these songs to are amazed and profusely thank me for turning them on to Morgana. Please take a few moments out of your day to listen to the unique angelic sound of Morgana. Her emotionally impactful voice will transport you to another world. I promise. R.I.P. Morgana King.
When she wrapped that voice around a great tune - she treated Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry and Puccini with the same respect - no one could touch her - other women singers bore me to tears.
@@2869may The way I see it, the original is almost always better, especially for a great song like Desperado. Very few covers in history were better than the original for the simple fact that the original always has the meaning intended by its maker, especially if that person sings it. It's the meaning - singing bond that can't be replicated easily.
They still are an inspiration. I have an 18 year old daughter , and she loves all of those awesome singers.I’m glad I passed that on to her , as my parents did to me. I was just a kid when these songs were out. These songs , bands , singers will be around forever! Not like performers today.
@@dawnfalvey6766 I'm still young, but on the edge of not being so young anymore, and I still love these women with all my heart. Listen to them cheer for her voice! She's just up there in big dark hair, high jeans and a vest, and knocking a whole crowd dead on their feet by singing her heart out. Absolutely inspirational.
Barefoot, jeans, mesmerizing voice, beautiful and into the country/folk/rock music I still love today. All of which produced a teenager's crush in the late 60s that I still haven't recovered from. And never will.
Linda Ronstadt is the sound track of my life. I was fortunate enough to see her during the 1977 tour and no concert since has moved me so. It is the standard by which I compare all other vocal performances. The Sound of My Voice documentary confirmed her talent to subsequent generations. Angels beware: when Linda enters the Pearly Gates, vocal lessons begin!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame QUEEN. And if it weren't for her there would be no group called the EAGLES. They just honored her this year at the Kennedy Center Honors. A LEGEND.
It's so nice to see your sweet reaction to Linda Ronstadt, Jamel. You must run, don't walk, to watch the documentary that just came out about her called "The Sound of My Voice." Linda is a TRUE music pioneer. I'd love to see a reaction video/review of the film from you.
Her version "Ooh Baby Baby" is one of the sexiest songs you'll here. Her song "Blue Train" is very under-rated and is excellent too...it makes you feel like you're on a journey.
Her talent crosses into so many vocal styles. Linda Ronstadt is a favorite from my childhood. I remember her solo work leading to Gilbert and Sullivan and the trio she created with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. Thank you for sharing the joy.
I can hear my mom’s spirit saying, “Where are you going?” Me: “I’m going over to Jamel’s house to listen to records.” Mom: “Ok have fun. Me: “I will.” Real, legit talent + Jamel’s reactions = unmatched awesomeness
That IS what this replicates. Going back to the days when we sat around and listen to these songs together! Thank you Jamel_AKA_Jamal! So fun!!! Just wait til you get to Linda's Mexican songs!
Believe me man, we feel the connection too. That's why we are all here. As ym61 says, we are all going round Jamal's house to listen to some records. Thanks for letting us in. Keep on rocking.
I have teared up because as a child this was my life, this was my time and I have not captured the feeling and spirit of those years here in the now. So much of the music and the people seem empty. I am sad for anyone that did not lived then because it was a whole other world and they beauty and simplicity of growing up with music like this is gone
I’m sooooo very glad you loved Linda’s voice. She had a great purely lovely voice that even auto tune couldn’t make sound better. Back then, there wasn’t auto tune. You either had it or you didn’t..She sure did have it. Unfortunately, she got Parkinson’s, and was robbed way too early of one of the loveliest voices that any woman in music had. So glad I was around for it all!! Love you Linda, and love you for still giving the 70’s chicks their voice back!!
Another great one is Somewhere out there with I think James Ingram.Song was used in the kid’s film An American Tale. I remember that from when I was a kid.
I'm forever blessed to have grown up listening to Linda Ronstadt. This was a HUGE cover because the original, by the great Roy Orbison, is boss. Boy, did Linda do it justice. She sure did.
Thoughts and prayers with Linda Ronstadt as she deals with Parkinson’s, she’s such an amazing and accomplished singer songwriter, saying it all from opera jazz blues pop,country and she could also sing in several different languages as well,Super super talented and just one of them artist that sounds as amazing live as on the album every time..
Thank YOU, Jamel, for the wonderful reaction to Linda Rondstat's "Blue Bayou." It's such a beautiful song, and she definitely was the perfect person to sing it. I enjoyed this IMMENSLEY! You bring us joy, as well, as we enjoy knowing that you are liking it as much as we do. Thanks again!
Pure, clean, powerful, sharp and smooth all rolled in one. Such a fan of hers and it saddened me to learn she had to give up her career. Shell always be a a fav of mine.
Highly under rated!! Grew up in the 70's,no auto tune!! She can do no wrong!!! Glad you found her. Just think you have only scratched the surface!! I envy you listening to artist from the 70's for the first time!!!
So Sad,. I actually hadn’t heard about her disease,. I prefer to think of her still out playing & singing!!! She Is & was Great! My Favorite!!! 😊👍. God Bless You Linda Ronstadt,. Beautiful Lady & Beautiful Voice!!!
The most incredible thing about Linda (besides her voice, obviously) is how beloved she is among fellow musicians and others. Nobody has a bad thing to say about her including band members and ex lovers and she has maintained relationships for decades. CBS Sunday Morning did an interview with her a little over a year ago and she mentioned that she just had Jerry Brown (and his wife) over for Thanksgiving.
Anyone who wants to better understand what Linda Ronstadt meant to a generation (or two!) of music lovers, I highly recommend the documentary "The Sound of My Voice" that came out late last year. Truly a once in a lifetime voice.
This was such a big hit for her that people forget this was a Roy Orbison tune. Linda - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame / Lifetime Achievement Award / humble. Love you Linda🌴🌈😎Aloha
OMG this girl could sing and I was so in love with her, truly. It is so sad what happened to her so that she is unable to sing anymore....She influenced so many of the current women singers of today. A great cover!
I found out about too. I am 51 years old and I grew up with these wonderfully talented people. I love the fact that you can appreciate. I Love the avoidance of profanity. Please keep up with positive intelligence. Y'all are wonderful.
Big idol for me. Mexican-America, white mom, Mexican-America dad like myself. She could sing the phone book & make it sound good. Did justice to this classic Roy Orbison song. 1st female pop artist on the cover of "Time Magazine."
This song is probably why she sounded familiar to you. It’s a great one but please don’t stop here. She has so much to choose from in many different genres. Try “Tumbling Dice” or “You’re No Good” or one of many duets or even Mexican love songs in Spanish. Long colorful career and many many awards. A true star.
The Ronstadt family is a prominent old Tucson family that were very musical. Linda grew up here, and much of her family is still here. Linda was one of the first huge female pop/rock stars. She later had huge hits singing latin music. Still living, but because of Parkinson's can no longer sing.
I'm so glad you're reacting to Linda Ronstadt, I love her voice! Could you please react to her singing "You're No Good! I think you'll enjoy that one! Let's keep it going Jamal! Great job once again sir!👍😀🕺🕺🕺😀😀
I really enjoy seeing how you react to these songs I grew up listening to. I just turned 57 last month. Linda was one of my faves back then, when people could actually sing without crap like auto tune. “Real” singers seem so few are far between these days!
One of my absolute favorite songs by Linda Ronstadt ❤️ She's my mother's favorite singer so she (Linda) has a special place in my heart. Plus she is an amazing singer.
My mother bought a jukebox when I was around 8, Linda Rondstats album was in the jukebox. My sister and I would listen to it repeatedly. Our mother committed suicide when I was 10. Linda was my sister’s favorite music artist; she wanted so badly to see her live. Sadly my sister passed away in 2014. So when this song plays I breakdown. My memories are heartbreaking. You see my little sister was my best friend. This song is a reminder of my losses.
I saw Linda Ronstadt live back in the mid 1970's at Tenn Tech University while I was a student there. At the time, she was my favorite performer and I was madly in love with her. I was able to secure seats close to the stage at a venue that wasn't very nice. The concert was held at an old gymnasium on campus that really didn't hold very many people. She gave a great performance, which I was able to see up close and I'll never forget, when she sang her last song, I could barely hear her as she turned to one of her band mates and said, "Let's get the hell out of here." I don't think she did an encore, and even though she didn't care for where she was, she was still my favorite singer for many years to come.
You can't imagine how gratful we, Old gals 'n guys, are to TOO for educating next gens on the deep and broad music excellence that came out during and shortly after the Vietnam War Killing, from Kent State to the destruction in SE Asia. Rock 'n Roll is here to stay, with love from this aging Rolling Stone, still gathering no moss (well, perhaps a little) Love your show and more so, your persona . . . Bequeathed songs, to you! 🎵🎧🎻🎷🎸😍🤗
One of the most beguiling voices ever. She has Parkinson's Disease now & no longer performs. The CBS Sunday Morning Show recently did an interview with her. She said she doesn't have the control of her voice to really sing. But she's still spunky & outspoken (including politically). She was also one of the artists honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in December. It was a beautiful tribute & I think it's here on TH-cam. One of her biggest hits was "You're No Good", you're bound to know it. And if you've seen "Man On Fire" there's at least one scene where Denzel is listening to Linda sing Blue Bayou while trying to rest & relax.💙
I actually broke down and cried when I learned that Linda can no longer sing due to Parkinson’s disease. She had one of the most if not THE most beautiful voice in all of music.
Indeed. It's heartbreaking.
Tonya Vallejo Yes, such sad news. Broke my heart too. Wishing her the best!
Agree! She is one of the greatest singers of all time ... bar none.
Neil Diamond who is in early stage Parkinson't presented a song on TH-cam last week. Someone on the comment thread there told me Linda has a neurological condition which manifests as Parkinson's. Doesn't make losing Linda's voice any easier for her or her many fans. It made me cry too.
@@vilstef6988 yeah they did a tribute to her at the Kennedy honors center and she was in the audience and watching her sit there listening to other people do her songs knowing how much she would have loved to be singing them herself was heartbreaking.
Pure talent...one of the most beautiful female voices of the twentieth century.
No auto tune, no distracting dancers and no skanky clothes. Just amazing talent.
Amen!
Just a great voice and a great band. No frills just a girl and her music.
Just a girl/woman with her Mic and a Sh*tload of Talent! This song, written by the great Roy Orbison is just haunting! Roy would be proud!….. SanJoséBob
No background dancers, no pyrotechnics, just Linda and the microphone man.
When you're oozing with talent, that's all you need...
Jamel, you are a JOY!!! Thanks for all the great old tunes and your wonderful personality, Like this music, you are one of a kind!!! THANKS!!!!
Nowadays we have a thing called Auto-Tune. Back in Linda's day it was a thing called Talent.
Ahhh yes, the good old days when bands were as good if not better live.
She is in the top three best ever!💝
Now it is MOSTLY style over substance.
Bill Wood Exactly Correct!!!
Yes, people actually had to KNOW how to sing
I have been a big fan of Linda since the 70’s. I seen her in concert a few times and she’s better than her records, cd’s. No t surprised she’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Where ever you may be Ms Ronstadt you have shared your voice in great appreciate tin my life. I miss your creativity but will always be able to listen to your heart and soul forever.
Also… after hearing her ding it was incredible your reaction. Welcome to Linda’s fan club ❤
Roy Orbison wrote this, and many other amazing songs. Roy had a 4 octave range, which is unbelievable for a male.
Wow, Roy wrote so many great songs!
@@TJ-id6ee Oh yes indeed he did.
Sir. Can you compile a list of Roy for Jamel to react to please. I dont know his work well enough to do it.
That Concert video :Roy Orbison, Black and White Night so good! Lots of big name musicians backing Roy on this one. names like Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, K.D Lang, Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett, Tom Waits, Jennifer Warnes.... Just check it out. watching Roy perform all those songs and singing so effortlessly, with the sheer admiration on the faces of those other great musicians in the band, was really a great moment to capture.
@@Jesusprayerwarriorbw I shall, and I will post it as a separate comment.
Beautiful Song. Beautiful Voice. Beautiful Woman - Linda Ronstadt
She had a perfect voice. Rock, pop, country, mariachi. She could do everything and do it perfectly.
And mariachi
And she had a truly beautiful operatic voice!
I absolutely love the way you express the PASSION AND THE WAY YOU DANCE!!! MMMMMmmmm AWESOME !!!!!!!!
Men either had a crush on Linda or never heard of her.
I was a teenager with the 'Living in the USA' album. I had to turn the album cover so I couldn't see it so I could sleep.
Definitely a crush for almost 50 yrs.
@@AmyThomas217 He Played in her backup band before he made the big time.
14 year old boys too;^}
Linda has the voice of an angel. Few can sing with her clarity, power and beauty.
Also recommend by her... "You're No Good" and "When Will I Be Loved"
Most of Eagles were her back up band at one time. Full of class she encouraged them to go out on the own and The Eagles were born. What a lady.
Thank you for taking me back to times where we had wonderful music!
She has earned 10 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award
Voice of an angel. Praying for you Linda.
“Canciones de Mi Padre” is one of the greatest performances ever. Grown men dropping to their knees and crying like babies.
Can confirm.
Linda in Spanish please!!
My Father/daughter dance was to Ay Unos Ojos, soni do love Canciones...but Linda's version of El Crucifijo De Piedra shows her incredible range....that ending?! It's off Mas Canciones...
Also one of my favorites, and easily available to watch the whole thing online
Yes. I love that she took the time to sing Mariachi style. Perfecto.
Amen Brother......There was an enormous amount of RAW talent back in my times......and Linda .......could "SANG" No computers.....no Voice machines,,,,Just raw talent.
"She sounds just like the song"
Yes, because music stardom used to be a meritocracy based more on talent than marketability. Singers could actually sing live.
Spot on. Now it’s all computerized. They rely on computers so they never get better.
Make meritocracy Great Again
If you do a small amount of research...you will find that she has Grammys in almost every category! Rock, Pop, Country, Jazz, Contemporary, Classical, Latin, Duo, etc. Truly enjoy your reactions. You're reminding me how it felt, to me, when I first heard these songs. Thank you again, my Brotha!! Keep it going!!!
Pure talent. Simple outfit. Simple lighting. No sleazy dancers.
Danced this with my daughter for her Quinceanera. Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Reminds me of my Mother. Sadly she passed away 6 months before my Daughter's big day. This song will always be tied to them for me.
Music connects us all and changes lives, Bruh... for real.
I'm a black man, with a "few years" on you (60, just turned a few months ago). So the R&B music of the 60's and 70's is very much a part of my early life. However, I also listened to a LOT of what's now known as "Classic Rock" (for us, it was just "Rock" - LOL!). So many of your posts strike a deep chord within my soul, and wonderful memories are associated with those songs.
Thank you so much, young man! Peace!
Sweet comment. 💚💜💙💛
@@4EClark More than sweet friend, powerful and spot on honey :0)
So true and we never would've had that good old rock and roll without R+B.
@@alhartkorn7379 Toss in some country/Rock-A-Billy too.
That is just Raw Talent there... no auto tune or other adjustments ... live and in color... the quality of singers back then was just outrageous.
That voice! Linda can't sing anymore because of parkinsons .. she was the real deal.. no autotune need apply...
You're right. She gave Don and Glen the shot. They added Timothy after he was fired from Poco.
@@charlesburris6314 Glen was introduced to her by Kenny Rodgers, who took him and his first band with him to LA after hearing them in Texas.
@@platonicdescartes Sorry, that's not quite right. Glenn met Linda at the Troubador Club in L.A. as did Don Henley - where a lot of music's soon-to-be-greats hung out. Don Henley and his band Shiloh were from Texas (Glenn from Michigan) and Shiloh was taken under Kenny's wing; they even stayed at his house for a while. Glenn was NOT a part of that band.
@@charlesburris6314 She and her then manager(John Boylan) also suggested Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner to join their band because they wanted a bass player and another guitarist.
Charles Burris Timothy was never fired by Poco. Randy Meisner, who was originally from Poco, decided to leave the Eagles. So Henley and Frey went back to Poco and stole Timothy B. Schmidt (Meisner’s replacement). It’s all in the documentary “The History of the Eagles”, which I’ve watched twice on the streaming service Stingray Qello.
You found it ! You knew you'd heard it. Thanks for watching/listening and featuring Linda, she is superb. I think this same concert, she sings "Desperado" , and it's so haunting and real. I'd recommend it.
I'm 65 years old... And Linda's voice still melts me
I love Linda Her voice is unique and recognizable. For vocalists under the age of 20, very few female vocalists have unique recognizable voices. Diana Akuninova is another.
Now I’m going to treat all you Linda Ronstadt fans around the world to a vocalist who passed away recently but in my generation ( 1960s ... I’m 74 years old) had a small but worldwide cult following. Her name
Morgana King with a celestial heavenly ethereal voice, unique and mesmerizing. Just like Linda in terms of uniqueness. When a song by her came over the radio, ( today Spotify , TH-cam , etc) within the first 30 seconds you KNEW it was Morgana King and you stopped whatever you were doing to listen. Frank Sinatra called her the best female vocalist he ever heard.
If I may so bold as to suggest you listen ( when you have a few moments) to the following 4 songs that will silence your mind and open the floodgate of your heart. 2 were created and posted by a “ Morgana fan” with remarkable imagery which enhanced the emotional impact!!
And hope you add them to your playlist so that others may enjoy.
Please TH-cam
“ Morgana King Happy Birthday 2017” ( 4:26 in duration). The song is called “ desert hush/I am a leaf” please be sure to click the 4:26 one ( the one with a photo of her with lyrics) and NOT the 4:25 or any of the others.
“ Morgana King Prelude to a kiss” ( 3:49 duration)
“Morgana King
Lazy Afternoon”
) 3:48 duration with hauntingly beautiful imagery that enhances the already emotionally impactful Morgana rendition.
Perfect for our times of isolation but enraptured by the natural world.
And finally one more that is to this day her signature song about a lover that promised to return but never did.
“ Morgana King sings a taste of honey” ( 5:17 duration).
So pleased that the younger generation who I send these songs to are amazed and profusely thank me for turning them on to Morgana. Please take a few moments out of your day to listen to the unique angelic sound of Morgana. Her emotionally impactful voice will transport you to another world. I promise.
R.I.P. Morgana King.
When she wrapped that voice around a great tune - she treated Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry and Puccini with the same respect - no one could touch her - other women singers bore me to tears.
This woman’s voice was fantastic. This song absolutely brought the house downI was fortunate to hear her sing this song live.
The Eagles actually adopted Linda's version of THEIR song Desperado, cause they thought hers was better.
it wasn't.
all respect for Linda.
@@rapidprimus Don H spoke about it very respectfully....
@@2869may i meant all due respect (my respect) Eagles was better
@@rapidprimus I can respect that...lol
@@2869may The way I see it, the original is almost always better, especially for a great song like Desperado. Very few covers in history were better than the original for the simple fact that the original always has the meaning intended by its maker, especially if that person sings it. It's the meaning - singing bond that can't be replicated easily.
That woman could melt any heart with her voice....loved her growing up
She was so inspirational to young girls in the 70s who loved music. She, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Karen Carpenter among others.....
They still are an inspiration. I have an 18 year old daughter , and she loves all of those awesome singers.I’m glad I passed that on to her , as my parents did to me. I was just a kid when these songs were out. These songs , bands , singers will be around forever! Not like performers today.
@@dawnfalvey6766 I'm still young, but on the edge of not being so young anymore, and I still love these women with all my heart. Listen to them cheer for her voice! She's just up there in big dark hair, high jeans and a vest, and knocking a whole crowd dead on their feet by singing her heart out. Absolutely inspirational.
Now i know the 70s were the best
I’m 52, I grew up with Linda…
Blue Bayou was my fav song in the 3rd grade..lol
I’m so happy you liked her!!!
💕🙏🏻🌸💕
Barefoot, jeans, mesmerizing voice, beautiful and into the country/folk/rock music I still love today. All of which produced a teenager's crush in the late 60s that I still haven't recovered from. And never will.
Linda Ronstadt is the sound track of my life. I was fortunate enough to see her during the 1977 tour and no concert since has moved me so. It is the standard by which I compare all other vocal performances. The Sound of My Voice documentary confirmed her talent to subsequent generations. Angels beware: when Linda enters the Pearly Gates, vocal lessons begin!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame QUEEN. And if it weren't for her there would be no group called the EAGLES. They just honored her this year at the Kennedy Center Honors. A LEGEND.
Thank You Roy Orbison For Writing A Great Song And Linda (The Angel) For Re Recording It And Making It Her Own!
No one "listens" to Linda. You experience Linda.
Nathan Lawson this comment ^^^!!!!
💖💖💖
WINNER!
YES!
It's so nice to see your sweet reaction to Linda Ronstadt, Jamel. You must run, don't walk, to watch the documentary that just came out about her called "The Sound of My Voice." Linda is a TRUE music pioneer. I'd love to see a reaction video/review of the film from you.
Linda has those pipes man lol. A powerful yet soothing voice.
She comes from a "Mariachi background". Her father was a singer. Explains the explosiveness in her voice!
Her version "Ooh Baby Baby" is one of the sexiest songs you'll here. Her song "Blue Train" is very under-rated and is excellent too...it makes you feel like you're on a journey.
Oh yes.
Yes to Blue Train!
Her talent crosses into so many vocal styles. Linda Ronstadt is a favorite from my childhood. I remember her solo work leading to Gilbert and Sullivan and the trio she created with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. Thank you for sharing the joy.
I can hear my mom’s spirit saying, “Where are you going?” Me: “I’m going over to Jamel’s house to listen to records.” Mom: “Ok have fun. Me: “I will.” Real, legit talent + Jamel’s reactions = unmatched awesomeness
That IS what this replicates. Going back to the days when we sat around and listen to these songs together! Thank you Jamel_AKA_Jamal! So fun!!! Just wait til you get to Linda's Mexican songs!
Perfectly put.
Are trying to make me cry?!?😢 ☮&❤
ym61 I Appreciate You 🙏🏾
What a great comment. To ym61.
Linda Ronstadt is something so special! I grew up listening to her. She was a staple in our home because my mom loved her and she’s a bad ass.
Linda's voice was almost flawless. And no AUTO TUNE!!!
Linda Ronstadt an awesome voice from my younger days. Love love love this.
Believe me man, we feel the connection too. That's why we are all here. As ym61 says, we are all going round Jamal's house to listen to some records. Thanks for letting us in. Keep on rocking.
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I have teared up because as a child this was my life, this was my time and I have not captured the feeling and spirit of those years here in the now. So much of the music and the people seem empty. I am sad for anyone that did not lived then because it was a whole other world and they beauty and simplicity of growing up with music like this is gone
We may be older my friend, but you are on a beautiful journey, and thank YOU for sharing your journey with us.
I’m sooooo very glad you loved Linda’s voice. She had a great purely lovely voice that even auto tune couldn’t make sound better. Back then, there wasn’t auto tune. You either had it or you didn’t..She sure did have it. Unfortunately, she got Parkinson’s, and was robbed way too early of one of the loveliest voices that any woman in music had. So glad I was around for it all!! Love you Linda, and love you for still giving the 70’s chicks their voice back!!
She has one of those voices that sounds like she's crying when she sings
It's a treat to see your reaction to my favorite "gal" vocalist of all time!
Check out her duet with Aaron Neville, "Don't Know Much"
Yes, great song.
Another great one is Somewhere out there with I think James Ingram.Song was used in the kid’s film An American Tale. I remember that from when I was a kid.
@@matthewdrake4385 omg. I forgot about that one. That movie came out when I was 10 I believe
@@shannongeorgiapeach76 Somewhere Out There
Dont forget her duet with Barney Gumble, "Plow King." Amazing!
I'm forever blessed to have grown up listening to Linda Ronstadt. This was a HUGE cover because the original, by the great Roy Orbison, is boss. Boy, did Linda do it justice. She sure did.
Thoughts and prayers with Linda Ronstadt as she deals with Parkinson’s, she’s such an amazing and accomplished singer songwriter, saying it all from opera jazz blues pop,country and she could also sing in several different languages as well,Super super talented and just one of them artist that sounds as amazing live as on the album every time..
Long, Long Time.....Different Drum....Stoney End...Silver Threads and Golden Needles....all beautiful classics by Linda Ronstat....please play them
Thank YOU, Jamel, for the wonderful reaction to Linda Rondstat's "Blue Bayou." It's such a beautiful song, and she definitely was the perfect person to sing it. I enjoyed this IMMENSLEY! You bring us joy, as well, as we enjoy knowing that you are liking it as much as we do. Thanks again!
Pure, clean, powerful, sharp and smooth all rolled in one. Such a fan of hers and it saddened me to learn she had to give up her career. Shell always be a a fav of mine.
Highly under rated!! Grew up in the 70's,no auto tune!! She can do no wrong!!! Glad you found her. Just think you have only scratched the surface!! I envy you listening to artist from the 70's for the first time!!!
So Sad,. I actually hadn’t heard about her disease,. I prefer to think of her still out playing & singing!!! She Is & was Great! My Favorite!!! 😊👍. God Bless You Linda Ronstadt,. Beautiful Lady & Beautiful Voice!!!
You can react to linda ronstadt singing in Spanish with mariachi
Yaaaaaaaaaaas!!!!!! 😀
I have that album. It is fantastic and worth a listen!
Yaaaassssss. "Por un Amor" and "Tu Solo Tu" the you can react to Selena's version
We're singing right along with you. Then we'll watch it again and try unsuccessfully to just listen, because...Linda. God love her
"Blue Bayou" was my late mother's favorite song back when I was a kid in the '70's...
This has to be one of the best covers of a classic ever. What a powerful, yet gentle voice.
The most incredible thing about Linda (besides her voice, obviously) is how beloved she is among fellow musicians and others. Nobody has a bad thing to say about her including band members and ex lovers and she has maintained relationships for decades. CBS Sunday Morning did an interview with her a little over a year ago and she mentioned that she just had Jerry Brown (and his wife) over for Thanksgiving.
Anyone who wants to better understand what Linda Ronstadt meant to a generation (or two!) of music lovers, I highly recommend the documentary "The Sound of My Voice" that came out late last year. Truly a once in a lifetime voice.
I heard a critic once say her voice was "too perfect." I guess he had to find something.
This was such a big hit for her that people forget this was a Roy Orbison tune. Linda - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame / Lifetime Achievement Award / humble. Love you Linda🌴🌈😎Aloha
OMG this girl could sing and I was so in love with her, truly. It is so sad what happened to her so that she is unable to sing anymore....She influenced so many of the current women singers of today. A great cover!
I found out about too. I am 51 years old and I grew up with these wonderfully talented people. I love the fact that you can appreciate. I Love the avoidance of profanity. Please keep up with positive intelligence. Y'all are wonderful.
Request Please : "Don't know much "- Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. Just beautiful together!
Bob Penzien El Dorado Hills Realtor Yesss please! I love that one!!
One of my favorites. Thanks for requesting it 👍🏻🥰‼️
Love that song too 💙
Yes!
"Don't know much" is great but their song "All my Life" is just a little bit better!
Big idol for me. Mexican-America, white mom, Mexican-America dad like myself. She could sing the phone book & make it sound good. Did justice to this classic Roy Orbison song. 1st female pop artist on the cover of "Time Magazine."
This song is probably why she sounded familiar to you. It’s a great one but please don’t stop here. She has so much to choose from in many different genres. Try “Tumbling Dice” or “You’re No Good” or one of many duets or even Mexican love songs in Spanish. Long colorful career and many many awards. A true star.
The Ronstadt family is a prominent old Tucson family that were very musical. Linda grew up here, and much of her family is still here. Linda was one of the first huge female pop/rock stars. She later had huge hits singing latin music. Still living, but because of Parkinson's can no longer sing.
There are only two types of men - those who are in love with Linda Ronstadt, and those who don't know who she is.
Omigosh yes. Please find some more Linda Ronstadt. She’s amazing.
She does a great version of "Desperado" also
She killed that !
you could spend the rest of the year reacting to Ms Ronstadts hits. Don forget her Mariachi music . . . fabulous!
I'm so glad you're reacting to Linda Ronstadt, I love her voice! Could you please react to her singing "You're No Good! I think you'll enjoy that one! Let's keep it going Jamal! Great job once again sir!👍😀🕺🕺🕺😀😀
My younger daughter was born in 1989 and she ADORES music from the 80's!
Thank you, Jamel! I love this song and this performance. Her voice is just incredible. I’d be OK if you decided to react to this once a week. 😁
I really enjoy seeing how you react to these songs I grew up listening to. I just turned 57 last month. Linda was one of my faves back then, when people could actually sing without crap like auto tune. “Real” singers seem so few are far between these days!
One of my absolute favorite songs by Linda Ronstadt ❤️ She's my mother's favorite singer so she (Linda) has a special place in my heart. Plus she is an amazing singer.
You make me appreciate music more . Born in 72, this brings me back to my childhood, a great time in life, music always puts me back to that time.
"You're No Good" & "When Will I Be Loved?" are the two songs that you NEED to review/react to.
those are two of the best
Such talent such grace and she was always uplifting of other women trying to be in the industry. A great person and talent. Much love to Linda.
My mother bought a jukebox when I was around 8, Linda Rondstats album was in the jukebox. My sister and I would listen to it repeatedly. Our mother committed suicide when I was 10. Linda was my sister’s favorite music artist; she wanted so badly to see her live. Sadly my sister passed away in 2014. So when this song plays I breakdown. My memories are heartbreaking. You see my little sister was my best friend. This song is a reminder of my losses.
My heart just broke for you. Sending you love & hugs 💓 May you find comfort in the memories of the love you shared with your mom & sister.
Beautiful voice. Loved Linda Ronstadt.
Beautiful voice! React to "You're No Good" please. Her version is hot!
Diane Malone yes please!!
Diane Malone not You’re Not Good ?
Wellch No. Have you not heard the song?
I saw Linda Ronstadt live back in the mid 1970's at Tenn Tech University while I was a student there. At the time, she was my favorite performer and I was madly in love with her. I was able to secure seats close to the stage at a venue that wasn't very nice. The concert was held at an old gymnasium on campus that really didn't hold very many people. She gave a great performance, which I was able to see up close and I'll never forget, when she sang her last song, I could barely hear her as she turned to one of her band mates and said, "Let's get the hell out of here." I don't think she did an encore, and even though she didn't care for where she was, she was still my favorite singer for many years to come.
This is actually a Roy Orbison song. You have to check him out. Love me some Linda 👍❤️
Beautiful song thanks, Roy Orbison
“When Will I be Loved” is another great one from back in the day.
You can't imagine how gratful we, Old gals 'n guys, are to TOO for educating next gens on the deep and broad music excellence that came out during and shortly after the Vietnam War Killing, from Kent State to the destruction in SE Asia. Rock 'n Roll is here to stay, with love from this aging Rolling Stone, still gathering no moss (well, perhaps a little) Love your show and more so, your persona . . . Bequeathed songs, to you!
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One of the most beguiling voices ever. She has Parkinson's Disease now & no longer performs. The CBS Sunday Morning Show recently did an interview with her. She said she doesn't have the control of her voice to really sing. But she's still spunky & outspoken (including politically).
She was also one of the artists honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in December. It was a beautiful tribute & I think it's here on TH-cam.
One of her biggest hits was "You're No Good", you're bound to know it. And if you've seen "Man On Fire" there's at least one scene where Denzel is listening to Linda sing Blue Bayou while trying to rest & relax.💙
Listen to Linda, Dolly and Emmy Lou Harris sing "High Sierra". Linda sings lead and the harmonies will bring tears to your eyes. Truly beautiful.