Oh Linda. We are all so sorry that an illness robbed you of your ability to share your incredible voice with us. But true fans will never let your music die! ✌
Yeah. I am just under 60 and feel the same. Can you believe these two took this long to get around to it? They favor male artists like crazy, like all of them. Yep, all of them. Just look at their lists.
I am 60 and this was all through my young and teen age years.Linda is an incredible singer! I had a teen age crush on her and Stevie Nicks.I really love the Chuck Berry cover she did 'Living In The USA'. My home town,Chattanooga TN is in a verse in it.She has had so many hits! She really was burning through the 70's,hit after hit!
This is one of the most heart-wrenching songs I have ever heard. The absolute torturous pain of unrequited love is just so palpable in her voice, you just hear every ounce of pain and grief. And that voice... just incredible.
The really strange thing: she was all known as a the one who got away. She's dated Jerry Bromn, Jim Carrey and was even engaged to George Lucas for a while. She always had trouble finding someone..”"... he's real kind but isn't inspired musically and then you meet somebody else that's just so inspired musically that he just takes your breath away but he's such a moron, such a maniac that you can't get along with him. And then after that it's the problem of finding someone that can stand you!"”
@@tluddenToo Bad they both either missed the meaning of the song or decided to ignore it, I get it, her voice is amazing, and I feel she did she great songs after this but never topped this song. This is by far her best!
Thank you for your excellent observation. I concur that in this first time hearing for them, they seemed to definitely miss or decided to not highlight the meaning of unrequited love, which is a rarity for my favorite "first time hearing couple". Nonetheless, as much as I adore the creative work of Linda Ronstadt, and as much as I adore the emotion of this particular song, portions of these lyrics in my opinion do not make the overall theme of the song immediately obvious (that being that the singer is singing about an unrequited love that she is experiencing, rather than singing about unrequited love in a general sense) such that multiple hearings are often necessary to reach that level of understanding. Additionally, her songs exude excellence on so many different levels that it is difficult to "take it all in" when hearing the song for the first time. Once again, thank you for your observation, and for reading through my gibberish in its entirety.
It's nice to see people listening to the words. This is absolutely the best song about some poor guy consigned to the friend zone. That's right, this song was written by a guy, Gary White. Kudos to Linda for realizing it works both ways and selling the song as only she can, but it's interesting to think about the song in it's original context.
This song was used in an episode of The Last of Us. Was used beautifully in the episode and so glad more people were maybe introduced to Linda Ronstadt!
@@dabearcub why don't you change your screen name to Spoiler McEverythingSucks? The second game, by the way SUCKS and if you think THAT was better than the ultimate sacrifice of love the first game is about than you're not fit to even leave comments throwing shade at ANYONE if that's YOUR opinion. EVERYONE thinks the first game is better.
@@carriesmith742 Joel was a meh character to begin with…Lee from Walking Dead was much more interesting. TLOU2 is a complex and thought provoking story, far superior to the original. Hope you feel better!
I love Linda but had forgotten this song from her catalog. Then the HBO series The Last of Us debuted early 2023 and this song was featured in episode 3. A heartfelt song made all the more bittersweet for its being featured so prominently in this emotional episode.
Thinking about vocal training, she starred on Broadway in the show Pirates of Pinzanz . You really need to listen to her in that setting to appreciate how unique and strong her voice is.
I don’t think she has much vocal training. From the time she started her career in the late 60s, she said it took her 10 years to become good at singing.
I am a huge Linda Ronstadt fan . . . I attended one of her famous 1977 Universal Amphitheater LA Performances. She was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance for this song in 1971. She is, to me, the most versatile female vocalist of all time. Ironically, she now says that she couldn't listen to this recording for a long time: "I never liked my performance on the record," she explained. "It was recorded at 10 in the morning, somewhat early for a singer, and we used the live vocal." To me, it is perfection. 💖🙏
the title and song of The Last Of Us episode 3....a truly stunning episode of TV !! worth watching just the 1 episode if you watch no other TV this year!!
Iconic Linda. Originally released when she was with Stone Poneys. You are correct. One of the greatest female singers of all time. This woman could sing the phone book and make it sound incredible. There are times when I truly feel bad for you that you missed this incredible era in music
You really think Patsy could perform as a Gilbert and Sullivan coloratura or as the soprano lead lead in a Puccini Opera? Based on what? :) I'm not sure that would have been possible. Impossible to prove of course, but the extraordinary claim requires the evidence. What song of hers suggests in anyway that would have been possible? I'm pro-Patsy, one of the best ever, but Linda is so much more than "the Patsy of her era". She should be recognized for her insane versatility and the singular talent she was. @@Quasar1953
Yes, it does. You just have to find it. But some people just prefer to live in the past and don't even try. I don't really buy into the 'you might like' algorithms, but people could just start by checking out the 'Influences' and 'Inspired By' offerings from music services, without much effort. There's a lot of great stuff out there.
When you said she can sing anything, that was an understatement, she has won multiple Grammys in more genres of music than any other performer. Country, Rock, Mexican-American, Tropical Latin, Children's Recording and Pop. She's been nominated in even more genres including Traditional Folk. Check out her 2021 documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. She picked up her 12th Grammy for it. Thanks for sharing and reacting to one of the greatest singers to emerge from the 20th century.
Linda has long been my favorite female voice. It's obvious why. In the early 90s I saw her appear with Emmylou Harris at a local small town fairground. They were marvelous. The look on your faces as you closed your eyes and swayed to this song was exactly what I used to do as a 16 yr old back in 1976. Sighhhh. Blessings ❤
The voice of a generation! In my opinion, no one did It better than Linda. I first heard her in concert right before "Heart Like A Wheel" was released. A tiny cabaret club in Philly. She was spectacular! Many concerts over the years,+ I was never disappointed. Thank you Linda, for all the joy.and thanks to you guys for picking one of her best!
The most recent interview I saw with Linda was sort of painful to watch because of her Parkinson's. Inside her mind she can still hit every note but, her muscle control is not there so she said she never sings at all any more. So for someone that singing out loud was her whole life it must be painful to not be able to do what your mind says you want to do. She is a national treasure and so glad she is in the Kennedy Honors which I think means more than the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Every time I hear this for some reason I picture her barefoot singing on the Glenn Campbell show.
This is probably my favorite of all her songs. The simplicity of the music and the power and soulfulness of her voice is just so amazing. I was 20 (now 74) when this was released, and I don't seem to ever get tired of hearing this song
Beautiful, talented and humble are words that come to mind when I think of Linda Ronstadt. The heartbreak and the yearning that she exudes while singing this song is palpable. I love the Swiss Army Knife comparison from Amber. Spot on.
This is one of her best songs. What I love is that it’s such a simple arrangement that highlights her voice and even the rich and lush strings are never allowed to overpower her style mole and strong and beautiful voice. The instruments only complement her lovely lilty and bluesy voice. You are right, she can do gritty rock or bluesy and soulful or jazz and crooning. Her two Nelson Riddle albums are proof. She was a student of music and she learned every genre she could and mastered them all. She is a unique treasure
Linda had that unique "cry" in her voice when the song needed it, and it was on perfect display in this song. She's still one of my favorite female singers, EVER!
"I can't say your hurt me when you never let me near. And I never drew one response from you." AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH! Her voice with THESE LYRICS is just heart-rending. Magnificent singing!
Though she didn’t write much, one her many qualities was being able to pick songs out to do and put her voice to it and make it a hit. I consider her the greatest voice.
No, thankfully; people weren't as preoccupied with 'genre' back then. That's something the record companies & radio programmers obsessively worried about. ❤U Guys🥰
Have you heard her sing I Will Always Love You? I like her version better than Whitney's. "I Will Always Love You" Linda Ronstadt th-cam.com/video/D090T2MSxKY/w-d-xo.html
Linda was one of my wife's favorite singers, and this was one of her favorite songs. She died a few years ago, and it's really hard for me to listen to her, especially this song
You guys picked a great song today. You still haven’t looked at several of her genres. I suggest checking out some of her big band performances with Nelson Riddle and his orchestra. Or a clip from her role as Mabel in “Pirates of Penzance”. Agreat one would be “Poor Wandering One”. I also recommend that you do “The Sound of My Voice”. It’s a wonderful ride through her amazing career and it would be perfect for your movie channel. It will answer many of the questions you have about Linda. 🌺✌️
I've just watched all 10 of your Linda Ronstadt reactions....again. Because I love Linda Ronstadt, but also because I really enjoy watching and appreciate your reactions to Linda. You've covered a lot of genres by her. But, you still have some you should check out. The grittier rock 'n' roll Linda when she sings "Tumbling Dice" by the Rolling Stones (live performance). Or celebrating Chuck Berry's 60th birthday when she rocks out to "Back in the USA" (live performance). Her amazing vocals on "Desperado" (live performance Atlanta '77). Or the big band sound when she sings "What's New" with the Nelson Riddle orchestra (live performance). I suggest the live performances because as phenomenal as her vocals are, there just seems to be so much more feeling when watching her perform. Shiver, Shiver!!
I always thought this song was like a bookend to her early hit "Different Drum", written by Michael Nesmith from the Monkees. I always loved "Long, Long Time" most of all but different drum is like the opposite of it in that the protagonist is singing to someone who loves them and has to let them down easy while this one is sung by the person whose heart is broken. Two great tunes. Can't remember if you guys reacted to Different Drum or not, but it's also a great tune- from when she was with the Stone Ponies. Great job as always!
I saw Linda Ronstadt perform many years ago at the peak of her popularity. What struck me the most was how pure and strong her vocals were. There wasn't a false note in any of the songs she performed that night. I've seen many shows in my life. Her show was probably was among the most memorable. It's a shame she's not performing any longer. But her catalog is filled with great songs like this one.
Next up for her should be "Poor Wandering One" from her time on Broadway in the operetta "Pirates of Penzance" which really highlights her upper range. Alternately either "What's New" or "I'm a Fool to Want You" from the collection of standards she recorded with Nelson Riddle. She really could sing anything!
actually written by a guy who mostly just wrote songs. this one no doubt made him a LOT of money off this one. but how lucky was he that the beautiful LINDA recorded this amazing song.
Linda is famous as one of the great interpreters of songs that people have written. As a life long fan, (my first Linda Ronstadt album was purchased in 1970), one thing she could not be described as is a songwriter. Interpreter yes, writer no.
I'd been obsessing over this song about 2 years before it got its renaissance in Episode 3 of Season 1 of THE LAST OF US. I'm rarely ahead of the curve, but this one time, I was. Of course, I grew up with her hits on the radio. "Long, Long Time", "Blue Bayou", "It's So Easy", "When Will I Be Loved", "Somewhere Out There", "Don't Know Much" and "You're No Good" are among my favorites.
Please! Asked a few times - one genre of hers I don’t think you’ve done. She became HUGELY successful with American Standards, or CROONING music jay loves. Anything with Nelson Riddle Orchestra like “What’s New” “I’ve Got a Crush On You” “Someone to Watch Over Me”. Those songs with a hot bubble bath got me through the stress of grad school!❤
One of her very best.... so incredibly beautiful. She was in Pirates of Penzance on Broadway too. Look for her album with Nelson Riddle orchestra doing the classics. It's amazing.
The greatest most versatile female vocalist of her generation. This performance won Linda her first Grammy nomination. It is from her 1970 Silk Purse album.
I believe this song charted again last year as it was featured in an episode (the best episode) of HBO's tv show, "The Last of Us". Actually, that episode (#3) was named "Long Long Time", and has already won Nick Offerman an award for his performance in that episode.
If you want to complete your ‘Linda’ journey, you must listen to “Poor wandering one “ from the Light Opera “Pirates of Penzance” that Linda starred in in 1981 on Broadway and film. It’s a bit long but well worth it!
I read an interview on Linda's opinion of her performance of this song, and incredibly - “I can remember the day I recorded ‘Long, Long Time.’ It was 10:30 in the morning, but I was really into this kind of achy feeling, because the music - it’s in these chords. I think my phrasing was horrible,” she said. “I think I kind of butchered it..." We disagree, Linda, wholeheartedly 💜
2 for 2 today! I also requested this one, and have been waiting for it. If you do "Again" by Janet Jackson next, it'll be a true trifecta!!! I've been requesting that one for about 2 years. This is very EARLY Linda Ronstadt. It's from 1970. It wasn't a big hit (#25) but it'll always be a #1 hit in my heart. 🙂
Another GREAT reaction from both of you!! As my most favorite TH-cam channel, you have some keen insights to the music that I grew up with. Especially appreciate "My Girl" (Amber) in how you've blossomed over the years from the shy girl during the brick wall days to the full-fledged co-host of today. And I don't want to ignore Jay who have expanded his knowledge of other great genres of music. We love you two! Please keep up the good work!
Her rendition of Karla Bonoff's masterpiece "Someone To Lay Down Beside Me" is absolutely her best work. Watch it live and you can see her become part of the song! (It has Andrew Gold on piano)
Check out if you haven't already "It's so easy, "It doesn't matter anymore" "Someone to lay down beside me" and "Get closer." She is a legend and can literally sing anything. I saw her in concert in the late 70s and she sounds great live. She has earned 11 Grammy awards. Thanks for reacting to this!
I had such a crush on her when I was young. And I kind of forgot about this one but it was on the radio a lot and it is such a beautiful song, and it really captures that pain and loss and heartache. Unless I missed it, I don't think you guys have actually heard her really rock out yet. One of her favorite hits that made me go out and get the 45 RPM single no matter what the cost, right away, is the really hard banging rocker Back in the USA, from her mid-70s album living in the U.S.A: m.th-cam.com/video/ZrtMQ3N4OyI/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUgbGluZGEgcm9uc3RhZHQgbGl2aW5nIGluIHRoZSB1c2E%3D
You nailed it. She’s one of one. This song is one of her best, but she has so many other “bests” too. If you haven’t heard “Down so Low” or “Someone to Lay Down Beside Me” yet you owe it to yourself to get to them soon. They both show both her soft, delicate side and that effortless power that she’s got. Another one that will blow you away is “Poor Wandering One” from the Pirates of Penzance. Incredible stuff. One of one. A perfect description.
That is a beautiful song that was brought back into the public eye and garnered a lot of attention due to the show, The Last of Us, Season 1, Episode 3 which was called, "Long, Long Time". Also, I love watching your channel, but seriously! Do you have to stop the song in the middle each time, instead of just listening to the whole thing every now and then? I mean every now and then can't you just wait till the end for the commentary? Just a suggestion.
My favorite of hers all time. I followed her career as it happened. 60s 70s was the best music. This woman's voice. GOOD GOODNESS!!! One in a million quality folks. This song gives me goosebumps....
Oh Linda. We are all so sorry that an illness robbed you of your ability to share your incredible voice with us. But true fans will never let your music die! ✌
Sadly there is no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy, which is pretty rare.
I think she is to be commended for handling her situation with such grace! A role model for us all…
@@lorinichols9996 agree wholeheartedly!
I’m over 60 years old and still the lyrics, melody, emotion and orchestration move me to tears, as if hearing it for the first time...
Yeah. I am just under 60 and feel the same. Can you believe these two took this long to get around to it? They favor male artists like crazy, like all of them. Yep, all of them. Just look at their lists.
Same here!!! Simply beautiful! ❤
I am 60 and this was all through my young and teen age years.Linda is an incredible singer! I had a teen age crush on her and Stevie Nicks.I really love the Chuck Berry cover she did 'Living In The USA'. My home town,Chattanooga TN is in a verse in it.She has had so many hits! She really was burning through the 70's,hit after hit!
54, not 60
@@evanhughes1510 no I’m over 60 years old. Not the song.
This is one of the most heart-wrenching songs I have ever heard. The absolute torturous pain of unrequited love is just so palpable in her voice, you just hear every ounce of pain and grief. And that voice... just incredible.
The really strange thing: she was all known as a the one who got away. She's dated Jerry Bromn, Jim Carrey and was even engaged to George Lucas for a while.
She always had trouble finding someone..”"... he's real kind but isn't inspired musically and then you meet somebody else that's just so inspired musically that he just takes your breath away but he's such a moron, such a maniac that you can't get along with him. And then after that it's the problem of finding someone that can stand you!"”
If you've ever loved someone who didn't love you back, this song says it all.
yes. This is absolutely the best song of all time about unrequited love. So sad!
@@tluddenToo Bad they both either missed the meaning of the song or decided to ignore it, I get it, her voice is amazing, and I feel she did she great songs after this but never topped this song. This is by far her best!
Thank you for your excellent observation. I concur that in this first time hearing for them, they seemed to definitely miss or decided to not highlight the meaning of unrequited love, which is a rarity for my favorite "first time hearing couple".
Nonetheless, as much as I adore the creative work of Linda Ronstadt, and as much as I adore the emotion of this particular song, portions of these lyrics in my opinion do not make the overall theme of the song immediately obvious (that being that the singer is singing about an unrequited love that she is experiencing, rather than singing about unrequited love in a general sense) such that multiple hearings are often necessary to reach that level of understanding.
Additionally, her songs exude excellence on so many different levels that it is difficult to "take it all in" when hearing the song for the first time.
Once again, thank you for your observation, and for reading through my gibberish in its entirety.
@@johnjaremko31 I think the best way to describe this is, it would not be played at a Wedding, but it is one of the best songs ever made!!!
It's nice to see people listening to the words. This is absolutely the best song about some poor guy consigned to the friend zone. That's right, this song was written by a guy, Gary White. Kudos to Linda for realizing it works both ways and selling the song as only she can, but it's interesting to think about the song in it's original context.
This song is remarkably beautiful. You can actually feel the pain in Ronstadt's voice. Love it!!
This song brings me back! What a voice.
I have her tied with Ann Wilson as the goats. They don’t just sing a song, they emote it.
"There are only two types of people in this world, those that love Linda Rondstadt and those who don't know her" - Willie Nelson
Every male, no matter their preference, was head over heels for this beautiful woman with the angel’s voice.
This song was used in an episode of The Last of Us. Was used beautifully in the episode and so glad more people were maybe introduced to Linda Ronstadt!
That was my first exposure to that song. So beautiful!
She sings it a little bit better than Ron Swanson. Although his wasn’t too bad
The show sucks, the games, especially part 2 where Joel dies in the beginning is better.
@@dabearcub why don't you change your screen name to Spoiler McEverythingSucks? The second game, by the way SUCKS and if you think THAT was better than the ultimate sacrifice of love the first game is about than you're not fit to even leave comments throwing shade at ANYONE if that's YOUR opinion. EVERYONE thinks the first game is better.
@@carriesmith742 Joel was a meh character to begin with…Lee from Walking Dead was much more interesting. TLOU2 is a complex and thought provoking story, far superior to the original. Hope you feel better!
This Ronstadt just sings better than everyone else. She could sing it all and so she did. Pure, powerful and tender. We always believed her sorrow.
I love Linda but had forgotten this song from her catalog. Then the HBO series The Last of Us debuted early 2023 and this song was featured in episode 3. A heartfelt song made all the more bittersweet for its being featured so prominently in this emotional episode.
Her voice is her own and doesn't sound like any other artist.she definitely uses her vocal training perfectly
Every singer after her wanted to sing like her. Some can sing like her, just not as good.
Thinking about vocal training, she starred on Broadway in the show Pirates of Pinzanz . You really need to listen to her in that setting to appreciate how unique and strong her voice is.
I don’t think she has much vocal training. From the time she started her career in the late 60s, she said it took her 10 years to become good at singing.
I think this is Linda's best vocal performance
Have they done
*"Desperado"*
That's my favorite Linda song. 😊
I have loved this song for more decades than I care to consider. She's one of the best ever.
You mean for a long, long time? :)
Right? And some songs and artists simply stand the test of time much better than others. Linda will be making kids sob for the eternity of our race.
@@kev7161 Haha, that's clever!
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Nice😊
I am a huge Linda Ronstadt fan . . . I attended one of her famous 1977 Universal Amphitheater LA Performances. She was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance for this song in 1971. She is, to me, the most versatile female vocalist of all time.
Ironically, she now says that she couldn't listen to this recording for a long time: "I never liked my performance on the record," she explained. "It was recorded at 10 in the morning, somewhat early for a singer, and we used the live vocal."
To me, it is perfection. 💖🙏
Saw her open for Neil Young March 1973 Seattle Center. 😊
@@SpuzzyLargo Now you're just showing off 😊
Linda is/was a notorious perfectionist. I am thankful she was.
This is one of the saddest and most beautiful songs ever. Linda sings with such emotion she’s always captivating.
This song was used recently to BEAUTIFUL effect in HBO’s -The Last Of Us
Shattering, devastating.
the title and song of The Last Of Us episode 3....a truly stunning episode of TV !! worth watching just the 1 episode if you watch no other TV this year!!
The sequel game is far superior.
God, I love Linda! This is one of my favorite songs by her. Thanks, guys.
Yep, I can't hold a tune in a bucket, but I can do a mean lipsink to this song, I've heard it so many times.
@@sundayze 😂.
I don't know which was more beautiful - her or her voice. What an incredible talent. People today CANNOT sing like that anymore.
I agree. No one sings like these people now.
Iconic Linda. Originally released when she was with Stone Poneys. You are correct. One of the greatest female singers of all time. This woman could sing the phone book and make it sound incredible. There are times when I truly feel bad for you that you missed this incredible era in music
This was after the Stone Poneys broke up. This was from her solo country album "Silk Purse."
Others have probably said this…Linda was the Patsy Cline of her era!!! 🎵🎵🎵
Well said!!
I love Patsy, but she doesn't approach the versatility of Linda. I can't imagine Patsy performing operettas on Broadway. :) Linda is one of a kind.
Patsy could have done it....she never got the chance😢
You really think Patsy could perform as a Gilbert and Sullivan coloratura or as the soprano lead lead in a Puccini Opera? Based on what? :) I'm not sure that would have been possible. Impossible to prove of course, but the extraordinary claim requires the evidence. What song of hers suggests in anyway that would have been possible? I'm pro-Patsy, one of the best ever, but Linda is so much more than "the Patsy of her era". She should be recognized for her insane versatility and the singular talent she was. @@Quasar1953
This much heart and passion in the singing and lyrics just doesn’t exist today
It sure doesn't.
That's because they are all autotuned.
Yes, it does. You just have to find it. But some people just prefer to live in the past and don't even try. I don't really buy into the 'you might like' algorithms, but people could just start by checking out the 'Influences' and 'Inspired By' offerings from music services, without much effort. There's a lot of great stuff out there.
The girl with a tear in her voice. Such a beautiful recording--now time to try some of her American Songbook albums--What's New, Lush Life, etc.
When you said she can sing anything, that was an understatement, she has won multiple Grammys in more genres of music than any other performer. Country, Rock, Mexican-American, Tropical Latin, Children's Recording and Pop. She's been nominated in even more genres including Traditional Folk. Check out her 2021 documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. She picked up her 12th Grammy for it. Thanks for sharing and reacting to one of the greatest singers to emerge from the 20th century.
Don't forget when she took on comic opera, and killed it!
Nominated for Grammies in 9 different genres, 5 of which she took home. There is no other artist who comes close.
This song is achingly beautiful.
Linda has long been my favorite female voice. It's obvious why. In the early 90s I saw her appear with Emmylou Harris at a local small town fairground. They were marvelous.
The look on your faces as you closed your eyes and swayed to this song was exactly what I used to do as a 16 yr old back in 1976. Sighhhh.
Blessings ❤
The voice of a generation! In my opinion, no one did It better than Linda. I first heard her in concert right before "Heart Like A Wheel" was released. A tiny cabaret club in Philly. She was spectacular! Many concerts over the years,+ I was never disappointed. Thank you Linda, for all the joy.and thanks to you guys for picking one of her best!
She can really sing but her ability to deliver and make you feel emotion is what really sets her apart. Incredible talent.
Good point
Her voice……. Her voice……..Her voice………that’s all that needs to be said
The most recent interview I saw with Linda was sort of painful to watch because of her Parkinson's. Inside her mind she can still hit every note but, her muscle control is not there so she said she never sings at all any more. So for someone that singing out loud was her whole life it must be painful to not be able to do what your mind says you want to do. She is a national treasure and so glad she is in the Kennedy Honors which I think means more than the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Every time I hear this for some reason I picture her barefoot singing on the Glenn Campbell show.
This is probably my favorite of all her songs. The simplicity of the music and the power and soulfulness of her voice is just so amazing. I was 20 (now 74) when this was released, and I don't seem to ever get tired of hearing this song
I was lucky enough to be a tween in the era of Linda Ronstadt and Olivia Newton John. How lucky am I?
I'm not afraid to admit this song brings a tear to my eyes every time I hear it. Simply beautiful.
I hope you continue to visit her from time to time. The well is deep.
Wow! This song and A Different Drum are my favorites. These early recordings are some of Linda’s best.
Thank you for playing another masterpiece by Linda! There probably will never be a voice like this ever!
Beautiful, talented and humble are words that come to mind when I think of Linda Ronstadt. The heartbreak and the yearning that she exudes while singing this song is palpable. I love the Swiss Army Knife comparison from Amber. Spot on.
This is one of her best songs. What I love is that it’s such a simple arrangement that highlights her voice and even the rich and lush strings are never allowed to overpower her style mole and strong and beautiful voice. The instruments only complement her lovely lilty and bluesy voice. You are right, she can do gritty rock or bluesy and soulful or jazz and crooning. Her two Nelson Riddle albums are proof. She was a student of music and she learned every genre she could and mastered them all. She is a unique treasure
Linda had that unique "cry" in her voice when the song needed it, and it was on perfect display in this song. She's still one of my favorite female singers, EVER!
the controlled breaks in her voice convey such emotion to bring you to tears absolute vocal perfection, what a treasure she is.
Jay & Amber, you'll love Linda's "Back In The USA" (banger) and "Hurts So Bad" (softer) !!!!
Linda does an amazing cover of “Willin”, by Little Feat. It’s so, so good! Please check it out!
Oh yeah! I had forgotten about that song! I loved that!!!
Greatest singer of all time, in my opinion.
Yes I agree the 2 greatest female singers of all time Linda and Karen carpenter
It's so wonderful to see young people love Linda as much as I have since the first time I heard her in the early 70's, And still do.
a Latina from Tucson Arizona. She grew up with "Mariachi" music and rock. Just like I did in LA. But no one compares to her. Thanks, you guys.
A Classic Song. A beautiful voice and a beautiful woman. 😍
"I can't say your hurt me when you never let me near. And I never drew one response from you." AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH! Her voice with THESE LYRICS is just heart-rending. Magnificent singing!
I lived this in 1980, unrequited love
Jay and Amber, please do a movie reaction to the 2019 Linda Ronstadt documentary “The Sound of My Voice”. You will love it
Though she didn’t write much, one her many qualities was being able to pick songs out to do and put her voice to it and make it a hit. I consider her the greatest voice.
Love her cover of Silver Thread and Golden Needles
"Living in the memory of a love that never was." Never heard unrequited love described so perfectly. Beautiful song, beautiful performance.
I read your comment at the exact time that lyric was being sung. It’s a heartbreaker for sure.
This woman didn't just sing; she projected the voice of an ANGEL.
One of the best songs ever sung by ANYONE, EVER......Linda is THE BEST
No, thankfully; people weren't as preoccupied with 'genre' back then. That's something the record companies & radio programmers obsessively worried about. ❤U Guys🥰
She is the ultimate GOAT
Have you heard her sing I Will Always Love You? I like her version better than Whitney's.
"I Will Always Love You" Linda Ronstadt
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Linda was one of my wife's favorite singers, and this was one of her favorite songs. She died a few years ago, and it's really hard for me to listen to her, especially this song
Linda is very much alive although she can no longer sing due to a version of Parkinson's.
@grace I believe Grumpy meant that his wife had died.
sorry, my bad.@@jeffmattson5766
You guys picked a great song today. You still haven’t looked at several of her genres. I suggest checking out some of her big band performances with Nelson Riddle and his orchestra. Or a clip from her role as Mabel in “Pirates of Penzance”. Agreat one would be “Poor Wandering One”. I also recommend that you do “The Sound of My Voice”. It’s a wonderful ride through her amazing career and it would be perfect for your movie channel. It will answer many of the questions you have about Linda. 🌺✌️
I've just watched all 10 of your Linda Ronstadt reactions....again. Because I love Linda Ronstadt, but also because I really enjoy watching and appreciate your reactions to Linda. You've covered a lot of genres by her. But, you still have some you should check out. The grittier rock 'n' roll Linda when she sings "Tumbling Dice" by the Rolling Stones (live performance). Or celebrating Chuck Berry's 60th birthday when she rocks out to "Back in the USA" (live performance). Her amazing vocals on "Desperado" (live performance Atlanta '77). Or the big band sound when she sings "What's New" with the Nelson Riddle orchestra (live performance). I suggest the live performances because as phenomenal as her vocals are, there just seems to be so much more feeling when watching her perform. Shiver, Shiver!!
You're really missing out if you don't play her cover of Lowell George's. Willin'. Live,1976 with the Eagles as her band. Indescribable ! Cong
Linda is a global talent, lots of great songs
I always thought this song was like a bookend to her early hit "Different Drum", written by Michael Nesmith from the Monkees. I always loved "Long, Long Time" most of all but different drum is like the opposite of it in that the protagonist is singing to someone who loves them and has to let them down easy while this one is sung by the person whose heart is broken. Two great tunes. Can't remember if you guys reacted to Different Drum or not, but it's also a great tune- from when she was with the Stone Ponies. Great job as always!
Song about heart ache and lost love...who hasn't experienced that once in their lives? If you haven't, you haven't lived! 🥰
Swiss Army Knife Linda!! Love it! And you guys rock, so glad I found this channel. :)
This song gets me in my feels with her delivery kinda a crying element in her voice, so expressive. One of her early solo recordings
She captures beautifully the heartache of unrequited love. It’s a musical master class!
She just has a remarkable singing voice. Love every song she’s every made.
This one and 'Love Has No Pride' are my favorite ballads from Linda Rondstadt. It also has a country music vibe.
this is the song tht made me realize i was in a non-relationship that was going nowhere, with a woman who was never going to love me like i loved her.
I know that feeling,no way not to get hurt. Just looking at her hurt
I saw Linda Ronstadt perform many years ago at the peak of her popularity. What struck me the most was how pure and strong her vocals were. There wasn't a false note in any of the songs she performed that night. I've seen many shows in my life. Her show was probably was among the most memorable. It's a shame she's not performing any longer. But her catalog is filled with great songs like this one.
That voice delivering those heartbreaking lyrics packs one big emotional punch.
The melody, the violin, The Voice! All of it! I bought my eyes out every time I hear it
Next up for her should be "Poor Wandering One" from her time on Broadway in the operetta "Pirates of Penzance" which really highlights her upper range.
Alternately either "What's New" or "I'm a Fool to Want You" from the collection of standards she recorded with Nelson Riddle.
She really could sing anything!
Great selection.The most versatile singer of all time. For rock Linda I would suggest Heat Wave.
One of the best singer/song writers ever. THIS is one of my all-time favorites by her. That voice is perfection!
She didn't write this, but I agree about one of the best singers.
Mine too ❤
actually written by a guy who mostly just wrote songs. this one no doubt made him a LOT of money off this one. but how lucky was he that the beautiful LINDA recorded this amazing song.
Linda is famous as one of the great interpreters of songs that people have written. As a life long fan, (my first Linda Ronstadt album was purchased in 1970), one thing she could not be described as is a songwriter. Interpreter yes, writer no.
Linda won probably every female vocalist award that could ever be won back in the 70s.
This is my favourite Linda Ronstadt Song.
Mine as well 🫡
I'd been obsessing over this song about 2 years before it got its renaissance in Episode 3 of Season 1 of THE LAST OF US. I'm rarely ahead of the curve, but this one time, I was. Of course, I grew up with her hits on the radio. "Long, Long Time", "Blue Bayou", "It's So Easy", "When Will I Be Loved", "Somewhere Out There", "Don't Know Much" and "You're No Good" are among my favorites.
Her voice brings tears to my eyes. So beautiful.
Please! Asked a few times - one genre of hers I don’t think you’ve done. She became HUGELY successful with American Standards, or CROONING music jay loves. Anything with Nelson Riddle Orchestra like “What’s New” “I’ve Got a Crush On You” “Someone to Watch Over Me”. Those songs with a hot bubble bath got me through the stress of grad school!❤
This is how you sing,not the fake singers today
One of her very best.... so incredibly beautiful. She was in Pirates of Penzance on Broadway too. Look for her album with Nelson Riddle orchestra doing the classics. It's amazing.
The greatest most versatile female vocalist of her generation.
This performance won Linda her first Grammy nomination. It is from her 1970 Silk Purse album.
The great 70s right here
I got another great Linda song for you. Check out "Lose Again".
I believe this song charted again last year as it was featured in an episode (the best episode) of HBO's tv show, "The Last of Us". Actually, that episode (#3) was named "Long Long Time", and has already won Nick Offerman an award for his performance in that episode.
If you want to complete your ‘Linda’ journey, you must listen to “Poor wandering one “ from the Light Opera “Pirates of Penzance” that Linda starred in in 1981 on Broadway and film. It’s a bit long but well worth it!
Best female singer of all time period!
I read an interview on Linda's opinion of her performance of this song, and incredibly - “I can remember the day I recorded ‘Long, Long Time.’ It was 10:30 in the morning, but I was really into this kind of achy feeling, because the music - it’s in these chords. I think my phrasing was horrible,” she said. “I think I kind of butchered it..." We disagree, Linda, wholeheartedly 💜
2 for 2 today! I also requested this one, and have been waiting for it. If you do "Again" by Janet Jackson next, it'll be a true trifecta!!! I've been requesting that one for about 2 years.
This is very EARLY Linda Ronstadt. It's from 1970. It wasn't a big hit (#25) but it'll always be a #1 hit in my heart. 🙂
Another GREAT reaction from both of you!! As my most favorite TH-cam channel, you have some keen insights to the music that I grew up with. Especially appreciate "My Girl" (Amber) in how you've blossomed over the years from the shy girl during the brick wall days to the full-fledged co-host of today. And I don't want to ignore Jay who have expanded his knowledge of other great genres of music. We love you two! Please keep up the good work!
Oh I love it Amber! Linda Ronstadt-the Swiss Army knife of singers because she can do it all! haha Perfect analogy.
Why haven't you guys reacted to the vintage music she did with Nelson Riddle? Look up "What's New?" and "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry"
If you think you've been blown away by Linda, try 'Down So Low", another level of Linda Ronstadt
Her rendition of Karla Bonoff's masterpiece "Someone To Lay Down Beside Me" is absolutely her best work. Watch it live and you can see her become part of the song! (It has Andrew Gold on piano)
Check out if you haven't already "It's so easy, "It doesn't matter anymore" "Someone to lay down beside me" and "Get closer." She is a legend and can literally sing anything. I saw her in concert in the late 70s and she sounds great live. She has earned 11 Grammy awards. Thanks for reacting to this!
The Queen!!! One genre you may not 1:44 have sampled --light opera. Check out her performance in Pirates of Penzannce!😊
One of her best songs. If you'd like to hear her go full country check out Silver Thread And Golden Needles
Yes! I love Silver Threads and Golden Needles!!! ❤
I had such a crush on her when I was young. And I kind of forgot about this one but it was on the radio a lot and it is such a beautiful song, and it really captures that pain and loss and heartache.
Unless I missed it, I don't think you guys have actually heard her really rock out yet. One of her favorite hits that made me go out and get the 45 RPM single no matter what the cost, right away, is the really hard banging rocker Back in the USA, from her mid-70s album living in the U.S.A:
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You nailed it. She’s one of one. This song is one of her best, but she has so many other “bests” too.
If you haven’t heard “Down so Low” or “Someone to Lay Down Beside Me” yet you owe it to yourself to get to them soon. They both show both her soft, delicate side and that effortless power that she’s got.
Another one that will blow you away is “Poor Wandering One” from the Pirates of Penzance. Incredible stuff.
One of one. A perfect description.
That is a beautiful song that was brought back into the public eye and garnered a lot of attention due to the show, The Last of Us, Season 1, Episode 3 which was called, "Long, Long Time".
Also, I love watching your channel, but seriously! Do you have to stop the song in the middle each time, instead of just listening to the whole thing every now and then? I mean every now and then can't you just wait till the end for the commentary? Just a suggestion.
My favorite of hers all time. I followed her career as it happened. 60s 70s was the best music. This woman's voice. GOOD GOODNESS!!! One in a million quality folks. This song gives me goosebumps....
Checkout some fun 80'S Linda with "How Do I Make You (Official Music Video)", you will love it