My parents took me to the Golden Bear in Huntington beach to see Linda Ronstadt when I was about 12-13. Our table was up against the stage. Her bare feet were a foot away from me. I looked up and I thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Her voice was the most beautiful I had ever heard. I was in love.
There are so many beautiful songs she sings ,among the " Beat Of A Different Drum " and " Blue Bayou " and then the tribute album to her Mexican father ,and his side of the family : " Canciones De Mi Padre "
She was just perfect here. She deferred to him, never losing sight of her own vocal connection to the song. Her top notes on “face” and “place” are mordant, & bell tone, in “Tracks of my tears”, & in Ooh Baby, Baby she and Smokey are both right there, in the zone! Two of the most talented artists IMHO. Just an amazing duet❤
In the early 80s I saw her at the old Metropolitan Theater in Boston.The place was packed. She walked on to the stage in a simple dress , which really impressed my date. No fashion show just great singing. She walked out, smiled and said “Hello Boston” She sang her heart out to roaring applause. Stepped back and with her usual bright smile said “Thank you”. “Good bye Boston” and walked behind the curtain. My date and I were walking to the garage next to the theater and saw her drive away. I blew her a kiss which she pretended to catch on her cheek and gave me an outrageous blushing smile. I’m 78 now and still remember it like it was yesterday!
I've seen Linda in concert more than a dozen times. I've been a huge fan since the Stone Pony days, I was just a teen. You're so lucky man to have had that encounter with the most beautiful, talented female singer of my generation. Thanks for this post, even though it's been 4 years ago. 💕 🥰 🇺🇸
Just absolutely marvelous!! Two amazing voices intertwined. Smokey with a voice as "smooth as silk" and Linda, "the absolute force of nature" with the greatest female voice EVER! LOVE THEM BOTH!
Hello Roxanne i am Puerto Rican i had the joy to grow up in Philly and to be enriched with different ethnic groups American Indians , Jewish ,Polish , German ,Mexican , Black Americans , Irish ,we all got along so great but when you left the neighborhood things were different i got hooked on the motown sound then rock then jazz it was all so beautifull
@@josiancruz8093 Motown remains my "go-to" whenever I need a lift. I'm strictly a southwest person, grew up on Beach Boys, Beatles, Stones, then blues rock, Leon Russell, Delaney and Bonnie, Clapton, etc. Lived mostly off and on in southern California and Arizona, so Ronstadt has a special place in my heart as I saw her early in her career, maybe 1966ish with the Stone Ponies. I was fortunate to see live almost all the major players in the late 60s and early 70s. Then work and life took over.
@@roxannehale1386 Helllo Roxanne yes i also ¹love the singers you mentioned i also love blues,reggae ,funk latin jazz ,salsa ,even todays urban music i am a real freak about music when i waa about 15 my friends got together and form a small band i always admired them for that i could not get money for a instrument but i always encouraged them to continue their dreams in music i am alwasy listening to music i kid myself about my loves passions and frustrations about all that i love but yet have not been able to achieve because of my lack of commitment perhaps and detemination , i am also a freak for art photagraphy and nature i live in Puerto Rico and its all so beautifull as i know every country has its beauty , take care
in reality, I didn't know anything about her , until l I seen some few songs that I was just watching in you tube , and I discovered the she could sing in spanish too, she had won many Grammy awards, she has so much talent
Gorgeous heartbreaking lungs on Linda. Here accompanying one of her favorite songwriters. Linda could blow the roof off but she simply slides with Smokey. She put a lot of coin in his account and had a crush on him.
I'm obsessed with Linda. Her smile, the way her lips move when she sings, the cute little dance she does while she's singing, the way she looks at Smokey when he sings...not to mention her glorious voice! This woman is perfection.
@@crzn5280 Underrated by who ? Both are highly gifted,respected performers. Linda is considered one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Of course they're not Underrated
I grew up from the60s and 70s. This is awesome, simple , clean, and so precious, now this is real music. From the 60s and 70s music was untouched that is why it has remain so great. Smokey is great, Linda is great and beautiful.
What an absolutely beautiful woman with an equally beautiful voice and this awful disease took her angelic voice. I can't help but cry each time I see one of her older videos where she is healthy and vibrant. Makes me question if there is a God.
PERFECTION!!!! Smokey and Linda make me cry with intense joy. What talent!!! People like that should live forever! Think of the pleasure they brought to us all!!
This is super. Smokey Robinson and Linda Ronstadt are two of my favorites, but IMO she was at her best singing the standards on the What's New album with the Nelson Riddle orchestra.
So lovely. Linda could belt out a tune and blow the roof off the joint but she knew how to bring it down and harmonize. Like Smokey she was a real pure singer. Think she has admitted to having a lifetime crush on him.
I am sorry I am just getting started posting public replays & not trying to be rude or offend ANYONE. I don't even know who sends me a video to watch & i'm going to ruffle feathers but i don't mean any harm if anyone has any real way to help me I'd appreciate that but if you don't have anything constructive to say then leave me out of it I'm in it for the music thank you love reading your opinions though may just keep mine to myself from now on
I love that duet with Smokey & Linda. The original solo Smokey and Miracles was my favorite. I use to couple, backward and forward skate on OOh la la. Love that song. It bring back cruising memories.
What an incredible collaboration of two of the greatest voices ever. They compliment each other so well and neither of them tries to outsing the other. Just beautiful.
A live performance from 40 years ago (I can remember watching it) - jaw-dropping harmonies that all artists should aspire to, instead of relying on autotune ...
the way linda looks at smokey was REAL. just a girl growing up in Tucson icons like him were her inspiration. and btw, she's wearing HEELS here. Must have been out of respect. She started out performing with bare feet. This is beautiful.
The name Linda means beautiful in Spanish and this woman is beautiful inside and out!! Of course one of the most beautiful voices in music! Long live Smokey and Linda.
One of my favorite songs of all time, "Ooo baby, baby". Smokey Robinson was a POET. His songs are some of the most beautiful ever written. I've listened to him since I was 14. First album I ever bought, "From the Beginning" wore out. All of his music is worth the investment. Linda Ronstadt is just the icing on the cake
My parents took me to the Golden Bear in Huntington beach to see Linda Ronstadt when I was about 12-13.
Our table was up against the stage. Her bare feet were a foot away from me. I looked up and I thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Her voice was the most beautiful I had ever heard. I was in love.
I understand
An everyday woman with extraordinary talent, so grateful that she came at the right time.
There are so many beautiful songs she sings ,among the " Beat Of A Different Drum " and " Blue Bayou " and then the tribute album to her Mexican father ,and his side of the family : " Canciones De Mi Padre "
I was outside the door because I did not have the money to get in I was on my bike from Fountain Valley.
I'm so glad up grew up listening to these two legends. Yes, I'm old now, but I will take my age and my memories over anything today.
Hey, glad to see someone loves the old music as I do. Listen to "Just keep it up" Dee Clark.
Two of the best!!!!
@@robinmcglasson8011 qgood
I couldn’t agree more!! Nothing like the great music we grew up listening to!! 👍👏👏
Amen to that! Same here.
I am a grown ass man sitting here crying, music is such a moving force. You go smoke....
Indeed it made cry
Smokey wrote the songs, Linda made them FABULOUS in her own unique way. Both will be remembered for generations!!! 💕
She was just perfect here. She deferred to him, never losing sight of her own vocal connection to the song. Her top notes on “face” and “place” are mordant, & bell tone, in “Tracks of my tears”, & in Ooh Baby, Baby she and Smokey are both right there, in the zone! Two of the most talented artists IMHO. Just an amazing duet❤
In the early 80s I saw her at the old Metropolitan Theater in Boston.The place was packed.
She walked on to the stage in a simple dress , which really impressed my date. No fashion show just great singing.
She walked out, smiled and
said “Hello Boston” She sang her heart out to roaring applause. Stepped back and with her usual bright smile said
“Thank you”. “Good bye Boston”
and walked behind the curtain.
My date and I were walking to the garage next to the theater and saw her drive away.
I blew her a kiss which she pretended to catch on her cheek and gave me an outrageous blushing smile.
I’m 78 now and still remember it like it was yesterday!
An enchanted evening for you 👍
Sweet & lovely memory💜
Arnold, what a story! I scour TH-cam comments for memories like this. You were really gifted a perfect moment on what must've been a perfect evening!
I've seen Linda in concert more than a dozen times. I've been a huge fan since the Stone Pony days, I was just a teen. You're so lucky man to have had that encounter with the most beautiful, talented female singer of my generation. Thanks for this post, even though it's been 4 years ago. 💕 🥰 🇺🇸
Just absolutely marvelous!! Two amazing voices intertwined. Smokey with a voice as "smooth as silk" and Linda, "the absolute force of nature" with the greatest female voice EVER! LOVE THEM BOTH!
Couldn't agree more!
Me too. Wish I could have seen them live.
Smokey and Linda, two of my favorites for over 50 years. Fantastic talents!
Motown’s greatest talent with the most beautiful female voice ever heard ♥️♥️♥️♥️
For sure ❤️🎤🎶🎷🎹❤️
🇨🇱🌹🌹
She s singing angel. ❤
Love that sassy chemistry between them. Is there and genre Ronstadt can't excell at? Robinson, needs no words.
Brilliant!
Hello Roxanne i am Puerto Rican i had the joy to grow up in Philly and to be enriched with different ethnic groups American Indians , Jewish ,Polish , German ,Mexican , Black Americans , Irish ,we all got along so great but when you left the neighborhood things were different i got hooked on the motown sound then rock then jazz it was all so beautifull
@@josiancruz8093 Motown remains my "go-to" whenever I need a lift. I'm strictly a southwest person, grew up on Beach Boys, Beatles, Stones, then blues rock, Leon Russell, Delaney and Bonnie, Clapton, etc. Lived mostly off and on in southern California and Arizona, so Ronstadt has a special place in my heart as I saw her early in her career, maybe 1966ish with the Stone Ponies.
I was fortunate to see live almost all the major players in the late 60s and early 70s. Then work and life took over.
@@roxannehale1386 Helllo Roxanne yes i also ¹love the singers you mentioned i also love blues,reggae ,funk latin jazz ,salsa ,even todays urban music i am a real freak about music when i waa about 15 my friends got together and form a small band i always admired them for that i could not get money for a instrument but i always encouraged them to continue their dreams in music i am alwasy listening to music i kid myself about my loves passions and frustrations about all that i love but yet have not been able to achieve because of my lack of commitment perhaps and detemination , i am also a freak for art photagraphy and nature i live in Puerto Rico and its all so beautifull as i know every country has its beauty , take care
Nope she sang it all
@@barbaracampbell9907 sadly she lost her voice before rap, Betcha she could've pulled that off brilliantly also.
Robinson & Ronstadt Voice Heaven! ❤️
When entertainers had talent and didn't need auto-tune. Smokey and Linda were awesome performers.
Blah blah blah. There are plenty of entertainers who do not need auto-tune, and lip-synching was rampant in television in the 50s and 60s.
my2cents2u - About what your opinion is worth. 2 cents.
my2cents2u like your leader Trump would say "SAD"!😠
lol
@@rbbrown2106 lol 1 year later
She’s such a marvelous human being. I absolutely adore this woman ❤️
Completely agree with ever sentiment, a rarity amongst people
She looks fabulous 💜
@@chanel2018-k3z : She IS fabulous‼️
@chanel 2018 super pretty woman
One of prettiest woman ever live
Oh my, to have Linda Ronstadt look at me like that... I guess I have to be Smokey Robinson first.
One word describes these two performers - "fantastic"
To me just a gift. A once in a lifetime treasure. Two of the greats from my era!
Linda gave me a smile and say "hi" from the backseat of a limo, at a gas station, back in about 1982. Ooo Baby Baby. Left me speechless
What a lucky boy!
No kiss so sad.
Lucky sob!!! Amazing story!
@@joereyna3992 😁😁😁
Lucky 🍀. !!
Her voice could blast anyone out of water, so much power and grandeur
smokey robinson: the definition of smooth.
BEST duet EVER, EVER !
The synergy is "wowing".
Look at their eyes & faces, you can't fake HAPPY !
No auto-tune here folks, just true talent.....remember true talent???
Adorable. Both of them.
in reality, I didn't know anything about her , until l I seen some few songs that I was just watching in you tube , and I discovered the she could sing in spanish too, she had won many Grammy awards, she has so much talent
It's obviously linda is the STAR
Gorgeous heartbreaking lungs on Linda. Here accompanying one of her favorite songwriters. Linda could blow the roof off but she simply slides with Smokey. She put a lot of coin in his account and had a crush on him.
I'm obsessed with Linda. Her smile, the way her lips move when she sings, the cute little dance she does while she's singing, the way she looks at Smokey when he sings...not to mention her glorious voice! This woman is perfection.
So underrated one of the all time greats and all time vocalist can sing it all.
Amen!
@@crzn5280 Underrated by who ? Both are highly gifted,respected performers. Linda is considered one of the greatest female vocalists of all time.
Of course they're not Underrated
@@davidmellish3295 Highly underrated. When Rolling stones don’t even have her listed in the top 100 vocalists of all times.
TALENT and no autotune
Smokey and Linda WOW!
What’s auto tune? Opps forgot
This is an absolutely great duet by two of the finest ever.
I grew up from the60s and 70s. This is awesome, simple , clean, and so precious, now this is real music. From the 60s and 70s music was untouched that is why it has remain so great. Smokey is great, Linda is great and beautiful.
Wow wow wow what a team both great singers love love love it thanks for putting these old songs up for all of us to enjoy
Linda ronstadt recorded smokey's songs the best out of anyone else, very strong natural talent
Imagine being lucky enough to have been in that audience.
Love them both. Two classics
What an absolutely beautiful woman with an equally beautiful voice and this awful disease took her angelic voice. I can't help but cry each time I see one of her older videos where she is healthy and vibrant. Makes me question if there is a God.
2 legends in one place singing classics
I remember watching this live on tv. My brother was and still is in love with her
What a pairing. Smoky Robinson and Linda Ronstadt. It just doesn't get much better than this! 😊👍👍
Two generations. Two giants of their time.
Wow. Linda is having such a good time harmonizing with Smokey!
I love Linda and Smokey both so very much, this is about the 10th time I've watched this.
...but who's counting, Ruthi? I'll be back listening soon enough.
1000th bonkin' to it
@@dustydog398 1000 times that is amazing.
Not just the music but the performance was beautiful. Smokey, wow. Just soulful.
PERFECTION!!!! Smokey and Linda make me cry with intense joy. What talent!!! People like that should live forever! Think of the pleasure they brought to us all!!
God blessed our generation with golden voices and talent. Nothing and no one can replace Linda and Smokey - one of a kind.
Two of a kind?
@@TheWerequat they’re both one of a kind
@@kauimanera726 Thank the powers that be... :-)
What talent! this is what music is all about!
Alan you got it spot on.
Both are the best singers and performers ever. ❤
Tracks of my Tears doesn't get any better than this, Holy!
Thank you for this. Two enormous stars, a moment in time.
Two great songs and Linda Ronstadt did them both justice. This is so nice to see Smokey and Linda singing togther.
Thank God for film!
This is super. Smokey Robinson and Linda Ronstadt are two of my favorites, but IMO she was at her best singing the standards on the What's New album with the Nelson Riddle orchestra.
So lovely. Linda could belt out a tune and blow the roof off the joint but she knew how to bring it down and harmonize. Like Smokey she was a real pure singer. Think she has admitted to having a lifetime crush on him.
Who wouldn't have a crush on him? He is a beautiful person ❤
I've had a life-long crush on Linda :)
He is a beautiful man. Oh, she is awesome. This is a gem.
@@satob7690 I am crazy about him.....really
That's true. She writes about her crush in her autobiography. Knowing that gives this duet a sweet edge.
The Voice is the best instrument, bar none!!!
No one could belt out a song like Linda! God bless her!
Love her. So sad that her beautiful singing voice has been silenced. Going to listen to 'Desperado' right now.
Suzy Thompson Truly one of the all-time great belters and she knew how to tenderly pull that big voice back. Gorgeous voice, cool vibe, warm heart.
Love her the most !
and Smokey too :)
What a sad situation not to be able to sing anymore... Gosh what a great singer!
I love to see them together what a beautiful match adore them both
Absolutely two of the best singers my generation has ever seen.
Yes, and so sad that she succumbed to insanity.
I would say this generation, Karen Carpenter was the best.
@@muffliquor1292 She succumbed to insanity?? WTF does that mean, she succumbed to Parkinson's.
@@muffliquor1292
No, Muffie. It isn't her who has succumbed to insanity! :-D
@@muffliquor1292 ...
Come one now, Smokey and Linda, what could be better?
rafael carmona REAL TALENT
only the duet he did with Aretha on Soul Train. Look it up"!
A lot of people I can think of besides her nothing against her 💝 just my opinion
I am sorry I am just getting started posting public replays & not trying to be rude or offend ANYONE. I don't even know who sends me a video to watch & i'm going to ruffle feathers but i don't mean any harm if anyone has any real way to help me I'd appreciate that but if you don't have anything constructive to say then leave me out of it I'm in it for the music thank you love reading your opinions though may just keep mine to myself from now on
Him and Diana Ross. The chemistry was unreal between them
So AWSOME. I love it!! Ooo. Baby baby! Linda’s version has been my favorite FOREVER
Two masters of their craft there.
In their prime they knocked it out of the park!
Love it!
How can it get any better than this!!
Miss Linda’s voice!!!
AWESOME ❤❤❤
Love Linda's version she sounds AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that duet with Smokey & Linda. The original solo Smokey and Miracles was my favorite. I use to
couple,
backward and forward skate on OOh la la. Love that song. It bring back cruising memories.
After all these years I still get goose bumps everytime I hear them. Hope that feeling last forever.
Absolutely awesome!
Thank you kindly!
Linda, you are gorgeous and fantastic! WOW! I've always loved your music. Thank you so much.
Increíblemente delicioso sonido
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
That was great, gave me goosebumps.
My stone heart melted when Linda appeared and sang...
My late wife and I saw Smokey live in Las Vegas. It was a great show. Never got a chance to see Linda. One of my regrets.
Next time!
Music for the ages. I long for the good old days.
Wow. Linda doesn’t need anything but that talent for the ages. But when she moves those eyes ...
What an incredible collaboration of two of the greatest voices ever. They compliment each other so well and neither of them tries to outsing the other. Just beautiful.
Damn - there are not enough opportunities to give a thumb's up to such marvelous talent.
A live performance from 40 years ago (I can remember watching it) - jaw-dropping harmonies that all artists should aspire to, instead of relying on autotune ...
One of my favorite singers, Linda Ronstadt. I have all her “albums”! Wish her well........ 2019
do those two have chemistry or what!!!
In her memoir, she described herself as both nervous and exhilarated during this performance. Nerves didn't show, but exhilaration sure did!
My, My,...Lindas eyes fixated on Smokey Robinsons face just...adorable.
I thought the same w Aaron Neville. I always wondered if she was made to be all super close.
She rocked Smokeys world common now.
???
the way linda looks at smokey was REAL. just a girl growing up in Tucson icons like him were her inspiration. and btw, she's wearing HEELS here. Must have been out of respect. She started out performing with bare feet. This is beautiful.
2 of the GREATEST of all Time.
I mossy around TH-cam and fall in love again and again!
The name Linda means beautiful in Spanish and this woman is beautiful inside and out!! Of course one of the most beautiful voices in music! Long live Smokey and Linda.
Incredible. Two great performers!
Seems like yesterday. My parents were so right when they said "life is short and goes by faster than you know"
Ooo...Baby,Baby. Smoky & Linda. Best song ever!!
Wow wow wow! So beautiful.
The "chosen one" is all of us who grew up appreciating artists' musical gifts like these two!
Linda...sigh. A songwriter's champion - glorious pipes and a mad crush on Smokey. They all wanted to sing with her.
Great singers, and they are so beautiful.
It doesn’t get any better than that folks! Two amazing gifts for the music world to enjoy!
Right on, Rudy. I am so glomed on to Motown , early doo wop. Got over 500 vinyl's. Gonna listen now.
@@carywing524 I'm a vinyl collector myself! Nothing like listening to a great record!
@@rudyonduty nice to hear from a fellow not case about music. Keep on enjoying...❤️
Such a talented, and lovely, gracious, woman. We need more of her.
2 ICONIC voices. Kids today have no idea, no appreciation, have no idea what real music is, what real talent is.
Oh, they sang so lovely together! Their little banter back and forth was so damn cute!
Linda Linda Linda you been bless with that voice and soul
One of my favorite songs of all time, "Ooo baby, baby". Smokey Robinson was a POET. His songs are some of the most beautiful ever written. I've listened to him since I was 14. First album I ever bought, "From the Beginning" wore out. All of his music is worth the investment. Linda Ronstadt is just the icing on the cake
Magic !...
Linda was amazing
Saw Linda in concert at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles in December 1978. Smokey joined her on the stage to sing this song - my first concert!
BB came Bobby bland
I saw her in 1978 at MSA in Indy...he wasn't there, but was still amazing!!!
I was there too,Smokey came out wearing a green tuxedo, priceless.....
LeeFred78 Gosh, I hope this first concert of yours didn't spoil it for the rest! How could anything top it?!!!
Lucky
Linda looks and sings like an angel!
Wow!! how good was that! Linda with a voice an angel would envy and Smokey"s laid back style...so good..
Such great performance!
Gorgeous. Linda, the finest of female vocalists. We miss her glorious voice - rockin or crooning.
I wish science would clone her. Such a talented beauty
I love Linda so much the prettiest voice ever!
She is my all time favorite singer
Yes,certainly.
Two absolute legends singing together. Linda looks gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this.
Linda had power and passion in her voice. Best singer of the 70's.
A delightful collaboration of two superb artists who deserve every bit of the fame they have achieved,