Every guy in America had a crush on Linda Ronstadt . Men Women we all loved her and it only grew as she continued her career. She sang everything. A true vocal artist.
Linda's dad was German-Mexican and her mother was German-English. She grew up in Arizona near the Mexican border. Her Mexican Grandfather was a big influence on her and she grew up singing the Mexican songs he taught her. Her whole family was into music and her dad was actually a big band (swing) leader at one time. Linda is an amazing talent and a master of many musical styles including Rock, Country, Broadway and show tunes, Mexican Folk, Big Band, as well as soft easy listening torch songs. You should check out the albums she did with the Newson Riddle Orchestra. She was the highest paid woman in music at one time and was the most successful Female artist in the 1970's.
“AZ near the southern border” Yes, indeed in my hometown of Tucson, where she still resides. (I’ve always been proud of that fact.) Two years ago, Tucson Symphony Hall was renamed The Linda Ronstadt Concert Hall….. a fitting tribute to this amazingly talented musician and gem of humankind.
Yes! And the best version is the live Midnight Special performance. Linda is one of those rare performers whose live performances were frequently better than the studio recording.
Dude. She's in her mid 70s and I'm still in love with her. Yes, she is half Mexican half German. She grew up in Arizona right near the border. Yes, Spanish album(s) and anything else she ever tried. She can even do opera. I'm not kidding. She didn't write much music but she made those covers her own.
She has three Latin albums, two rancheros and one Latin salsa the name of the salsa album is Frenesí. Which is on TH-cam live version on the Jay Leno show.
The light bearded backup singer is J.D. Souther who passed away days ago. The other is Kenny Edwards, another Stone Pony, who stayed faithful with her band.
Linda Rondstat one of the best voices of ALL TIME!! Check out Linda and Aaron Neville duet...I Don't Know Much!! Watch the video from the CMA awards years ago!!! OUTSTANDING ❤🎉
@@mariebishop7357 did you know that she & Aaron were an "item'' at the time??? That explains why it is so good - they really did love each other at that time!!!
Linda was not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until after she could no longer perform due to her medical condition preventing her from controlling her vocals well. Asked what took them so long to induct her, comments were made that she sang in so many different genres that it was difficult to classify her into the rock genre. Glenn Frey of the Eagles was the person introducing her to the ceremonial audience and was asked for which genre should Linda receive the HOF award. His reply was: "ALL OF THEM"!
Yes but she was best known for and did her greatest with the 1970's rock and roll era so that should've been good enough for the R&R HOF. It's my favorite. It just seemed when the 80's rolled around that her popularity started to wane (as far as being that superstar) although she made some great albums then. Mad Love did well but Get Closer, which I thought was wonderful, didn't do too well. I think that's when she began contemplating going somewhere else with her career in music. I wanted to the pop/rock sound to stay.
If you loved this one, you absolutely have to react to her rendition of "Desperado". The Eagles wrote and released it, but (as the story goes) after Glenn Frey heard her do the song he allegedly told her the song was hers from then on. Not sure if that's true, but once you hear her version of it you have to believe there could be some truth in it! Go immediately to "Desperado"!
The birth of the Eagles came from playing back-up for Linda Ronstadt in 1971 before both acts became hit machines with platinum records and sold-out concerts.
Saw her and her back up band which later became the Eagles in 71/72. They were the opening act for the main event, Van Morrison. Will never forget that concert. Pure gold!
That is the very first song I heard her sing in the early 70's and wanted to know more about her. What befuddled me most is of all the concerts I went to (and it was many in the 70's), she would never ever sing this torch song. I could never figure out why she wouldn't. I had so looked forward to hearing it live, but each time she just didn't choose it. Must be some reason for that because it's such a beautiful torch song of lost love and her vocals and heartache in it just sends you to tears.
Linda's voice was extraordinary. The power, octave range, accuracy, clarity and pitch were all world class. Among the best ever. What sets Linda apart from any other female voice I have heard is the exquisite feminine sensitivity and emotional expression she conveys in her songs. Her voice is able to reach into your soul and transport it like few others.
My adoring icon of the mid to late 70's, I saw her every time she toured through Cincinnati. One time I didn't have anyone to go see her with, so I got front row seats and went by myself, wasn't going to miss it!
She was always one of the best at starting soft, growing into a full belt, and then dialing it back again seamlessly. She was also the best at conveying emotion; making you feel the song.
I've been a fan of Linda's from her first album, 1960's when she was in the group The Stone Ponys. I was a teen, I'm 68 today. I'm a Southern California native and was able to see Linda MANY times in concerts over the years. Linda, always perfect, always GORGEOUS, her voice NEVER failed her, no matter what genre she sang!!! My ONLY regret was not attending her very first Spanish concert tour!!! I have seen it on TH-cam all these years later, impeccable!!! I am and always will be her FANGIRL for life!!! ✨💖✨ 🇺🇸
Never met anybody who didn't love Linda Ronstadt. Don't think I want to. Listening to her introduced me to Emmylou Harris so there's that too. Flowers to Smokey. He's one of the best singer songwriters ever.
@ConspiracySmurf They have been doing it since they were 14, about 12 yrs ago Several Ronstadt tracks. They must have about 150 covers. The dudes can flat out play and sing, too. Another.th-cam.com/video/P-EpGKXmoe4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g2DiCHVTLTtctE9b
@ConspiracySmurf I've got another rabbit hole for u to go down. Elia Wood. (may need to add drummer to miss the actor) Was Twain's drummer 2015-2022. Has about 20 drum cam videos that are linked to the live 21-22 LV residency shows. One of the GOAT power pocket drummers to sit behind a kit. From a music family and the playing arrangements show. All 4/4 Mutt Lange stuff, but the fills are crazy. The cymbals, the drumming patterns. It's mind boggling. Enjoy. Here is one th-cam.com/video/IBsoJqN90p8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yVXvNWbJctK1IIZj
Linda sang everything under the sun. She rocked out(Tumbling Dice), Mexican ballads and Mariachi (Lo Siento Mi Vida, L Charreda), old school country (The Sweetest Gift with Dolly and Emmylou), American Standards (What's New with Nelson Riddle), Light Opera (Pirates of Penzance on Broadway), Motown, lots of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, and even Gospel (Mighty Rivers of Babylon). She was the best selling female artist of the 70s, which was something ehen you consider all the women of the era.
What's kinda funny is Linda must've felt the need to kinda jump on the "Jesus people" bandwagon in the 60's when she recorded a song called "We Need a Whole Lot More of Jesus, and a Lot Less Rock and Roll" on one of her first couple solo albums. She'd probably cringe on that song since she's not much of a religious/gospel singer. Probably included it because of the Jesus Movement in the hippie era.
In the 70's we had Linda Ronstadt and Olivia Newton John. Great voices and easy on the eyes. Today's ears call this country, but we called it soft rock and was considered part of Rock. These type of songs were common and just pure talent. Great Reaction.
One in a million voice. I grew up with her In the 70s. Remember the eagles were her back up band before they went out on their own and formed the eagles. She supported them leaving her. Actually encouraged them. And we know tbe rest of that story. Sad that Linda had to retire years ago when she developed Parkinsons Disease . Yes, her father was Mexican heritage. That album is so good. I have no clue on what's she's singing though. She list has a big band album of songs by Anderson Riddle.
Yes that catapulted her into going solo. Mike Nesmith must've made a fortune on that song because it was a huge hit. Did you see her perform it at Hugh Hefner's mansion? Check TH-cam, it may be on there.
Willie Nelson said of her ~~ ""There are 2 types of people in this world ~ Those that Love Linda Ronstadt & those thathave never heard of her"" Very high praise indeed!!! Loved her since day 1!!
Everything she sings is silk. Her version of the Stones Tumbling Dice is really good. You should check out her first hit with The Stone Poneys, Beat of a Different Drum
You'll never know how many guys in the '70s had that "conversation" with Linda. Of course, she sang "Long Long Time" and "Love Has No Pride" just for me.
Linda Ronstadt joined with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris for an album, maybe more. You won’t regret listening to them. The Sweetest Gift Those Memories Telling Me Lies To Know Him Is to Love Him
Zero Autotune - this was back when singers had actual talent. I mean there is talent and then there is TALENT - Linda is the latter. This is as good as it gets, folks.
Huge fan of Linda Ronstdt and if you loved her vocals on Blue Bayou and Tracks Of My Tears her song Long Long Time, even after 50 yrs gives me goose bumps
Linda sings about 6 or 7 Genres of music. She has the greatest female voice in history. At one time she had the number on song on the country and western, pop, and rock charts. She sing spanish mariachi....and had the largest selling album in Mexican history. listen to La Cigarra. You will he the most powerful female voice you have ever heard. Her back up band before she went solo was THE EAGELS. she did their song Desperado and made it a hit. She did a 3 CD set of Big Band songs with Nelson Riddle....check out What's New live with him and his orchestra. She sang a year on broadway for a year doing opera and sang colorotura soprano...listen to Poor Wandering On...For Rock get Tumbling Dice arranged for her by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. and for pure beauty..ADIOS by Jimmy Webb with Harmonies by Brian wilson of the Beach boys...
Emmylou Harris had a big influence on Linda so that folk music flavor is what you are hearing! Her voice is so smooth and velvety but clear as a bell at the same time. You need to check out her duet with Aaron Neville called “Don’t Know Much” I think you will love it! Really enjoyed this one! ❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
This song is originally recorded by” smokey Robinson and the miracles” but of course Linda!!! could sing any style so that’s what makes her great❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍
Linda rules and we love her. Yes, she has the Latino Lifetime Achievement Award, and sings like a bird! Never a bad tune and she brought you the Eagles after a fashion. You need to play this song below, it's a good one Pegasus but not very long! Kid Rock and Hank Williams - F word
It's hard to explain how popular Linda was & still is. It didn't matter what genre of music you listened to, Linda was included in you're music(just like Karen Carpenter). I loved my Country Music(not the stuff they call country today) & Linda, l considered country. Everyone claims her! That's what happens when you have an outstanding voice. YOU MUST LISTEN TO Linda, Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris sing together. They are angels with amazing harmonies. They did 2 albums, Trio 1 & Trio 2. Not one song on these albums is close to being bad or just a song to fill the album. So it doesn't really matter what you pick, they're all that good. Even if you don't want to do a reaction, do yourself a favor. Listen to every song on both albums! You will think you died & went to Heaven. There's a funny story. Linda was going to sing with Johnny Cash on his show. They said Linda doesn't like to wear underpants. Well, June Carter Cash, Johnnys wife made someone go out & buy her a pair of underwear. June said "if you're gonna sing with Johnny, you're gonna wear underpants!" 😂 l can just see June saying this!
Her Spanish songs are AWESOME - Her "La Charreada" or ""La Cigarra" will blow you away!!! She is of German/Mexican descent from Tuscon Arizona!! She sings in so many different genres it is hard to place her except to say there is a reason the simply call her ""The Voice"" - every female singer wanted to be her & every guy & some gals had a crush on her!!! She also released an "easy listening" album with famed band leader Nelson Riddle who worked with Sinatra, Martin, Darin & most other crooners of the 50-60-70's This is "Great American Songbook" music!! She also did Broadway & Light Opera!!!! She is "The Voice" can't do better than her!!!
Those 2 guys singing with her one is Don Henley and the other is Glen Frye from the Eagles they started as her back up band then with her blessing they went out and for 10 years straight produced hit after hit theres another song by Linda called Mad love I used to listen to when I was young its awesome as well😍🤙
YES ITS DOPE !!!! "Canciones de Mi Padre" Album by Linda Ronstadt ...Canciones de mi padre is American singer Linda Ronstadt's first album of Mexican traditional Mariachi music.
If you want to be blown away, listen to some of her Spanish recordings. That girl could sing. Anything. Anything from any genre. She could even do opera. From honky tonk, to country to opera to Mexican to classical. Anything.
You have to listen to her live version of Desperado and Down So Low it will blow you away. So many to name dig deeper into catalog. Her father was Mexican.
Every song she sang was absolutely ennobled by her talent. That sweet woman can do anything. The most talented woman in American music. I saw her singing live in Central Park in the operetta "Pirates of Penzance" beautifully.
Linda Ronstadt's cover & John Rivers' 1967 original are both terrific! I've always loved her voice and was saddened to learn that she's having to give up singing for medical reasons. Thanks for playing this & your comments.
That be so, but for the record - “The Tracks of My Tears” was written in 1965 by William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr., Warren Moore and Marv Tarplin, three members of the Miracles. The group recorded it in Studio A of Motown's Hitsville USA facility, with the Miracles' lead singer, Smokey Robinson, as producer.
Her father was Mexican and she grew up in Arizona near the border. She has a lot of family in Mexico. 70 years ago (before Republicans started using immigration for political purposes) the border was a much friendlier place and her parents and siblings traveled back and forth frequently. Her Mariachi music is amazing and well worth a listen. Great reaction. Love your channel 🌺✌️ That guy with the reddish hair and beard singing backup is Andrew Gold. He’s a talented musician and songwriter. One of the songs he wrote is “Thank You For Being a Friend”. I notice you use a version of it on your channel and, of course, it was the theme song for the sitcom “Golden Girls”. 🌸
Such a beautiful woman, voice, and song. She kills it. My favorite song of hers is a live version of "Long, Long Time." The expression on her face as she sings it will melt your heart.
Linda's father was Mexican....so yea she has a lot of Latin passion in her music. She has had a huge life. Hit after hit, dated the governer of California for a while, and sadly in her older years got Parkinson's. She has worked very hard to get her music back. So sad to know what you were robbed of by a very horrible disease. My personal favorites include Faithless Love, Black Roses/White Rhythm and Blues, and of course Silver Threads.
Oh man! You should've lived it in the 70's! Live and in living color her beauty and her voice! I saw her every time she passed through Cincinnati touring every new album release. Nothing like living those days! 😳Dude you look like you're gonna cry. Ain't she great? Ain't nothing like the music from the 60's and 70's, my generation. Linda the best!
Most of her songs were cover songs, she was known as the Queen of Remakes. You should check out her version of the Stones "Tumbling Dice." She is my favorite female artist.
You should play Long Long Time and Heatwave. Linda was not only talented, but beautiful. All the guys had a crush on her. Unfortunately, for all of us some years ago, Linda was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and it destroyed her ability to sing, the disease ruined her voice, she can still speak, but she had to give up her career because of the illness. I just wish all the younger people will discover her music because she is a treasure. Thank you Linda, for all the beautiful music ❤
Saw Linda Ronstadt in NYC at a concert done entirely in Spanish !!! It was promoting her album "Canciones De Me Padre" Songs Of My Father. She does NOT speak Spanish but learned verbatim the pauses, the inflections, the forcefulness, the softness in all the proper places ...my sister in law from Mexico wanted the "casette' at the time for her Mexican Mother ,thats how good it was. I didnt understand the lyrics to the songs obviously ,i dont speak Spanish. But it was so beautiful and sung with such passion i was teary throughout most of the concert! She was girlfriend to Gov of Ca back when...Jerry Brown!
Country seasoning indeed! My favorite Spanish song she does is "La Charreada". Also, a duet she sings with Aaron Neville "I Don't Know Much". Very sultry chemistry in a song she does with Aaron. It caused a few eyebrows to be raised! Aaron has a very unique voice, and it surprises everyone that a man who looks like he does can sing the way he does, which is a very good thing!
Oh you definitely have to listen to Linda singing LA CIGARRA (Live - 1987) and LA CHARREADA with Mariachi Vargas (Live in 1989). She will blow your mind. Also check out Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville duets, especially "Don't know much" (live). Just magic. Jeanette, New Zealand
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Every guy in America had a crush on Linda Ronstadt . Men Women we all loved her and it only grew as she continued her career. She sang everything. A true vocal artist.
And Jerry Brown got to date her for years.....lucky man!
Many of the women, also.
@@beadybaby 😊
This is Linda's business not yours. Who are you anyway?@@beadybaby
@@rubroken she lived in the Governor's House
Her backing group now known as the Eagles. She encouraged them to go out on their own.
EASILY ONE OF THE BEST VOICES IN THE LAST 100 YEARS ... ANY GENRE !!!
The last 100 years? In the history of singing!
Great voice, one of the best; but I maintain Karen Carpenter was the best ever.
Amen! 💯
@@payntpot7623 Carpenter was great BUT Linda had more range IMHO.
Small fact, Glenn Frey and Don Henley of the Eagles were recruited for her band. Before the Eagles were the Eagles
She actually helped the Eagles get started
i guess i should have looked at your post before i posted mine hehe
New news to me. Thanks for the your knowledge.. knowledge is power.
That's awesome. It makes Linda even more legendary 👏 🙌 than I realized ❤
And Ronstadt pushed them to do their own thing
@@iancremmins4727 whoops 😁
Linda's dad was German-Mexican and her mother was German-English. She grew up in Arizona near the Mexican border. Her Mexican Grandfather was a big influence on her and she grew up singing the Mexican songs he taught her. Her whole family was into music and her dad was actually a big band (swing) leader at one time. Linda is an amazing talent and a master of many musical styles including Rock, Country, Broadway and show tunes, Mexican Folk, Big Band, as well as soft easy listening torch songs. You should check out the albums she did with the Newson Riddle Orchestra. She was the highest paid woman in music at one time and was the most successful Female artist in the 1970's.
Nelson Riddle said she had a decent enough set of pipes. High praise from a master.
She could sing light opera too!
@@janleonard3101Pirates of Penzance! She was absolutely fearless. She did what she wanted.
HER AND ARRON NEVILLE ARE GREAT TOGETHER..❤
“AZ near the southern border” Yes, indeed in my hometown of Tucson, where she still resides. (I’ve always been proud of that fact.) Two years ago, Tucson Symphony Hall was renamed The Linda Ronstadt Concert Hall….. a fitting tribute to this amazingly talented musician and gem of humankind.
You’re No Good - Linda Ronstadt. Classic
MUST HEAR THIS ONE!
What they said!☝🏻🌸
yes!
Yes! And the best version is the live Midnight Special performance. Linda is one of those rare performers whose live performances were frequently better than the studio recording.
Dude. She's in her mid 70s and I'm still in love with her. Yes, she is half Mexican half German. She grew up in Arizona right near the border. Yes, Spanish album(s) and anything else she ever tried. She can even do opera. I'm not kidding. She didn't write much music but she made those covers her own.
Linda is one of the few singers who can do someone else's song as well or better than the original. Emmylou Harris is another.
@msears8576. • I have a special place in my heart for Emmylou Harris!
She also has some fire duets with lead singer Mark Knopler of Dire Straits!
Karen Carpenter.
Looks like the Eagles doing backup vocals
She has three Latin albums, two rancheros and one Latin salsa the name of the salsa album is Frenesí. Which is on TH-cam live version on the Jay Leno show.
@@JamesJohnson-ig6of Emmylou has sung with everybody including Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.
The light bearded backup singer is J.D. Souther who passed away days ago. The other is Kenny Edwards, another Stone Pony, who stayed faithful with her band.
Linda Rondstat one of the best voices of ALL TIME!! Check out Linda and Aaron Neville duet...I Don't Know Much!! Watch the video from the CMA awards years ago!!! OUTSTANDING ❤🎉
Yes yes yes!!
Yes, please react to I Don't know much by Linda and Aaron Neville. You will love it!
@@mariebishop7357 did you know that she & Aaron were an "item'' at the time??? That explains why it is so good - they really did love each other at that time!!!
@@hollypinkley that really does explain a lot. You can see the emotions on their faces!
Aaron is someone to really check out also
Linda was not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until after she could no longer perform due to her medical condition preventing her from controlling her vocals well. Asked what took them so long to induct her, comments were made that she sang in so many different genres that it was difficult to classify her into the rock genre. Glenn Frey of the Eagles was the person introducing her to the ceremonial audience and was asked for which genre should Linda receive the HOF award. His reply was: "ALL OF THEM"!
Wasn't that great to watch!
Yes but she was best known for and did her greatest with the 1970's rock and roll era so that should've been good enough for the R&R HOF. It's my favorite. It just seemed when the 80's rolled around that her popularity started to wane (as far as being that superstar) although she made some great albums then. Mad Love did well but Get Closer, which I thought was wonderful, didn't do too well. I think that's when she began contemplating going somewhere else with her career in music. I wanted to the pop/rock sound to stay.
If you loved this one, you absolutely have to react to her rendition of "Desperado". The Eagles wrote and released it, but (as the story goes) after Glenn Frey heard her do the song he allegedly told her the song was hers from then on. Not sure if that's true, but once you hear her version of it you have to believe there could be some truth in it! Go immediately to "Desperado"!
That was my mother's son's dance song at his wedding. Linda Ronstadt kills that song.
You must must listen to one of her live performances of Desperado. Toward the end, she blows it out of the water with her voice!
The birth of the Eagles came from playing back-up for Linda Ronstadt in 1971 before both acts became hit machines with platinum records and sold-out concerts.
Saw her and her back up band which later became the Eagles in 71/72. They were the opening act for the main event, Van Morrison. Will never forget that concert. Pure gold!
That is what we all said back in the day. Linda was every guys crush!!
You want to hear her peel the bark off the wall? Her recording of Heat Wave.
Linda’s “Long Long Time” is beautiful, you’ll love it
That is the very first song I heard her sing in the early 70's and wanted to know more about her. What befuddled me most is of all the concerts I went to (and it was many in the 70's), she would never ever sing this torch song. I could never figure out why she wouldn't. I had so looked forward to hearing it live, but each time she just didn't choose it. Must be some reason for that because it's such a beautiful torch song of lost love and her vocals and heartache in it just sends you to tears.
Watch Linda and Aaron Neville singing “Don’t know much” live in 1990 at Grammy awards show! It will blow you away and Aaron is amazing too! Gail
A fantastic live performance of Don’t Know Much was done at the Academy Awards.
Another vote for this
I absolutely love Aaron Neville’s work. Always so soulful
Her back up singers on this song are the group we now know as the Eagles. She encouraged them to go out on their own. I too had a huge crush on her.
She was a master of many Genres. See her work with Nelson Riddle such as the album Lush Life. She even sang operetta.
"There are two types of men. Men who have a crush on Linda and men who have never heard of her".. Willie Nelson.
You MUST SEE Smokey and Linda sing this together on the Motown 25th Anniversary.
Linda's voice was extraordinary. The power, octave range, accuracy, clarity and pitch were all world class. Among the best ever. What sets Linda apart from any other female voice I have heard is the exquisite feminine sensitivity and emotional expression she conveys in her songs. Her voice is able to reach into your soul and transport it like few others.
I so remember listening to Linda in the 70's. Love love love❤❤
Linda is the GOAT can't go wrong with ANY song by Linda.
She's in the Hall of Fame
Can you imagine being 25 yrs old and having Linda at the top of her game and seeing her live??......She stole all of our hearts
My adoring icon of the mid to late 70's, I saw her every time she toured through Cincinnati. One time I didn't have anyone to go see her with, so I got front row seats and went by myself, wasn't going to miss it!
Poor Poor Pitiful me is a great one! 🎉
Great Warren Zevon tune!
blue bayou shows off her range better.
Written by the great Warren Zevon!
She was always one of the best at starting soft, growing into a full belt, and then dialing it back again seamlessly. She was also the best at conveying emotion; making you feel the song.
I've been a fan of Linda's from her first album, 1960's when she was in the group The Stone Ponys. I was a teen, I'm 68 today. I'm a Southern California native and was able to see Linda MANY times in concerts over the years. Linda, always perfect, always GORGEOUS, her voice NEVER failed her, no matter what genre she sang!!! My ONLY regret was not attending her very first Spanish concert tour!!! I have seen it on TH-cam all these years later, impeccable!!! I am and always will be her FANGIRL for life!!! ✨💖✨ 🇺🇸
Never met anybody who didn't love Linda Ronstadt. Don't think I want to. Listening to her introduced me to Emmylou Harris so there's that too.
Flowers to Smokey. He's one of the best singer songwriters ever.
La Cigarra live is fantastic, she holds that note so long!
You must hear The Trio!
Linda, Dolly & Emmylou Harris
The Sweetest Gift
Check out this cover. F&F have some of the finest vocals period. th-cam.com/video/i8LswT9ZLAs/w-d-xo.html
OMG OMG OMG YESSSSS!!! The three of them together was great FIND IT!!!!
@ConspiracySmurf They have been doing it since they were 14, about 12 yrs ago
Several Ronstadt tracks. They must have about 150 covers. The dudes can flat out play and sing, too. Another.th-cam.com/video/P-EpGKXmoe4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g2DiCHVTLTtctE9b
@@RonErickson-w6n They did a great job, I love their band name and I left a comment! Thanks for sharing!
@ConspiracySmurf I've got another rabbit hole for u to go down. Elia Wood. (may need to add drummer to miss the actor) Was Twain's drummer 2015-2022. Has about 20 drum cam videos that are linked to the live 21-22 LV residency shows. One of the GOAT power pocket drummers to sit behind a kit. From a music family and the playing arrangements show. All 4/4 Mutt Lange stuff, but the fills are crazy. The cymbals, the drumming patterns. It's mind boggling. Enjoy. Here is one th-cam.com/video/IBsoJqN90p8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yVXvNWbJctK1IIZj
Linda sang everything under the sun. She rocked out(Tumbling Dice), Mexican ballads and Mariachi (Lo Siento Mi Vida, L Charreda), old school country (The Sweetest Gift with Dolly and Emmylou), American Standards (What's New with Nelson Riddle), Light Opera (Pirates of Penzance on Broadway), Motown, lots of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, and even Gospel (Mighty Rivers of Babylon). She was the best selling female artist of the 70s, which was something ehen you consider all the women of the era.
What's kinda funny is Linda must've felt the need to kinda jump on the "Jesus people" bandwagon in the 60's when she recorded a song called "We Need a Whole Lot More of Jesus, and a Lot Less Rock and Roll" on one of her first couple solo albums. She'd probably cringe on that song since she's not much of a religious/gospel singer. Probably included it because of the Jesus Movement in the hippie era.
In the 70's we had Linda Ronstadt and Olivia Newton John. Great voices and easy on the eyes. Today's ears call this country, but we called it soft rock and was considered part of Rock. These type of songs were common and just pure talent. Great Reaction.
This was Motown. Not soft rock or country.
Yeah we certainly didn't consider it country back then.
Of course the original was Motown but Linda's version is soft rock.
Please don't put Olivia Newton-John and Linda Ronstadt in the same sentence.
One in a million voice. I grew up with her In the 70s. Remember the eagles were her back up band before they went out on their own and formed the eagles. She supported them leaving her. Actually encouraged them. And we know tbe rest of that story. Sad that Linda had to retire years ago when she developed Parkinsons Disease . Yes, her father was Mexican heritage. That album is so good. I have no clue on what's she's singing though. She list has a big band album of songs by Anderson Riddle.
Nelson Riddle was the leader of the famous Nelson Riddle Orchestra. They made a couple wonderful albums together but he did not write the songs.
The 70's...still the best decade for music. ❤😊
The 70s were fantastic, but the 60s beats everything (my opinion).
@@gaylecole9777 hard to argue, but the 70s for me. coming of age and all.
In the 70's everyone loved Linda. She was fantastic.
Linda was the biggest selling female vocalist of the 1970's. Source: Cashbox.
Beat of a different drum will always be my favorite of Linda’s songs
Yes!
Me also!
Yes that catapulted her into going solo. Mike Nesmith must've made a fortune on that song because it was a huge hit. Did you see her perform it at Hugh Hefner's mansion? Check TH-cam, it may be on there.
Your heart will explode when you listen to Linda;s song “Long Long Time”.
Willie Nelson said of her ~~ ""There are 2 types of people in this world ~ Those that Love Linda Ronstadt & those thathave never heard of her"" Very high praise indeed!!! Loved her since day 1!!
Everything she sings is silk. Her version of the Stones Tumbling Dice is really good. You should check out her first hit with The Stone Poneys, Beat of a Different Drum
A 5’2” power-house!! Definitely one of the best female singers ever to hit the stage!
You really should check out her cover of Smokey Robinson's song Ooh Baby Baby. It is 🔥🔥
Everybody loves Linda's voice!
You'll never know how many guys in the '70s had that "conversation" with Linda. Of course, she sang "Long Long Time" and "Love Has No Pride" just for me.
Oh Linda Linda Linda
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One of my favorites. Thanks for the reaction. Yes, she put out a Spanish record. You name it and she's probably done it.
Linda Ronstadt joined with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris for an album, maybe more. You won’t regret listening to them.
The Sweetest Gift
Those Memories
Telling Me Lies
To Know Him Is to Love Him
The red headed backer singing and playing the guitar is Andrew Gold(Lonely Boy, Thank You for Bring a Friend)
I saw her in concert in Detroit . She sings everything and yes she has a Spanish album. As she has a Mexican background .
Zero Autotune - this was back when singers had actual talent. I mean there is talent and then there is TALENT - Linda is the latter. This is as good as it gets, folks.
Huge fan of Linda Ronstdt and if you loved her vocals on Blue Bayou and Tracks Of My Tears her song Long Long Time, even after 50 yrs gives me goose bumps
Linda sings about 6 or 7 Genres of music. She has the greatest female voice in history. At one time she had the number on song on the country and western, pop, and rock charts. She sing spanish mariachi....and had the largest selling album in Mexican history. listen to La Cigarra. You will he the most powerful female voice you have ever heard. Her back up band before she went solo was THE EAGELS. she did their song Desperado and made it a hit. She did a 3 CD set of Big Band songs with Nelson Riddle....check out What's New live with him and his orchestra. She sang a year on broadway for a year doing opera and sang colorotura soprano...listen to Poor Wandering On...For Rock get Tumbling Dice arranged for her by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. and for pure beauty..ADIOS by Jimmy Webb with Harmonies by Brian wilson of the Beach boys...
Emmylou Harris had a big influence on Linda so that folk music flavor is what you are hearing! Her voice is so smooth and velvety but clear as a bell at the same time. You need to check out her duet with Aaron Neville called “Don’t Know Much” I think you will love it! Really enjoyed this one! ❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
Linda was doing folk and country long before she met Emmylou Harris.
First women in music to fill stadiums for her concerts !
This song is originally recorded by” smokey Robinson and the miracles” but of course Linda!!! could sing any style so that’s what makes her great❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍
Perfect pitch, perfect Linda. She could sing the phonebook and we would love it.❤🎉
Linda rules and we love her. Yes, she has the Latino Lifetime Achievement Award, and sings like a bird! Never a bad tune and she brought you the Eagles after a fashion.
You need to play this song below, it's a good one Pegasus but not very long!
Kid Rock and Hank Williams - F word
Most beautiful woman ❤ You're no good is a must my friend. Peace out ✌️ ☮️
It's hard to explain how popular Linda was & still is. It didn't matter what genre of music you listened to, Linda was included in you're music(just like Karen Carpenter).
I loved my Country Music(not the stuff they call country today) & Linda, l considered country. Everyone claims her! That's what happens when you have an outstanding voice.
YOU MUST LISTEN TO Linda, Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris sing together. They are angels with amazing harmonies. They did 2 albums, Trio 1 & Trio 2. Not one song on these albums is close to being bad or just a song to fill the album. So it doesn't really matter what you pick, they're all that good.
Even if you don't want to do a reaction, do yourself a favor. Listen to every song on both albums! You will think you died & went to Heaven.
There's a funny story. Linda was going to sing with Johnny Cash on his show. They said Linda doesn't like to wear underpants. Well, June Carter Cash, Johnnys wife made someone go out & buy her a pair of underwear. June said "if you're gonna sing with Johnny, you're gonna wear underpants!" 😂 l can just see June saying this!
La Charreada - Linda Ronstadt and Mariachi Vargas (Live)
Her Spanish songs are AWESOME - Her "La Charreada" or ""La Cigarra" will blow you away!!! She is of German/Mexican descent from Tuscon Arizona!! She sings in so many different genres it is hard to place her except to say there is a reason the simply call her ""The Voice"" - every female singer wanted to be her & every guy & some gals had a crush on her!!! She also released an "easy listening" album with famed band leader Nelson Riddle who worked with Sinatra, Martin, Darin & most other crooners of the 50-60-70's This is "Great American Songbook" music!! She also did Broadway & Light Opera!!!! She is "The Voice" can't do better than her!!!
Saw her live a few times in the 70s and 80s, and her voice was as powerful live as in the studio.
You're No Good or When Will I be Loved...both great songs by Linda.
Those 2 guys singing with her one is Don Henley and the other is Glen Frye from the Eagles they started as her back up band then with her blessing they went out and for 10 years straight produced hit after hit theres another song by Linda called Mad love I used to listen to when I was young its awesome as well😍🤙
This was beautiful for mother's Day thank you so much❤❤❤❤
Ronstadt is virtually the perfect vocalist. Dig in.
Si, fuego! So the next one should be "La Charreada" from her album Canciones De Mi Padre.
I agree. Your next Linda reaction should be La Charreada. It'll blow you away.
YES ITS DOPE !!!!
"Canciones de Mi Padre"
Album by Linda Ronstadt ...Canciones de mi padre is American singer Linda Ronstadt's first album of Mexican traditional Mariachi music.
THIS ALBUM WON A GRAMMY AWARD !!!
You should see the video of Motown 25, where Linda and Smokey sing this song together!
If you want to be blown away, listen to some of her Spanish recordings. That girl could sing. Anything. Anything from any genre. She could even do opera. From honky tonk, to country to opera to Mexican to classical. Anything.
Now that I here this again after all these years... coutry-fied Motown!!! She's making Melvin Gay cry!
You have to listen to her live version of Desperado and Down So Low it will blow you away. So many to name dig deeper into catalog. Her father was Mexican.
Every song she sang was absolutely ennobled by her talent. That sweet woman can do anything. The most talented woman in American music. I saw her singing live in Central Park in the operetta "Pirates of Penzance" beautifully.
Try "Desperado" more of Linda's excellence! Oh the sounds of the music I grew up with, incomparable!
Linda's Spanish language material is magic, as is her collaboration with Nelson Riddle for a sophisticated, elegant treatment of the Big Band era.
Linda Ronstadt's cover & John Rivers' 1967 original are both terrific! I've always loved her voice and was saddened to learn that she's having to give up singing for medical reasons. Thanks for playing this & your comments.
That be so, but for the record - “The Tracks of My Tears” was written in 1965 by William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr., Warren Moore and Marv Tarplin, three members of the Miracles. The group recorded it in Studio A of Motown's Hitsville USA facility, with the Miracles' lead singer, Smokey Robinson, as producer.
Linda could sing the phonebook and you would be mesmerized.
Before she got sick Linda was as good, or better, live than in the studio! Such a voice….all the guys wanted her and all us gals wanted to be her!
Her father was Mexican and she grew up in Arizona near the border. She has a lot of family in Mexico. 70 years ago (before Republicans started using immigration for political purposes) the border was a much friendlier place and her parents and siblings traveled back and forth frequently. Her Mariachi music is amazing and well worth a listen. Great reaction. Love your channel 🌺✌️ That guy with the reddish hair and beard singing backup is Andrew Gold. He’s a talented musician and songwriter. One of the songs he wrote is “Thank You For Being a Friend”. I notice you use a version of it on your channel and, of course, it was the theme song for the sitcom “Golden Girls”. 🌸
She had an wonderful voice and everyone loved her and her music
Definitely, please listen to Linda sing La Charreada! She’s amazing singing in Spanish.
Such a beautiful woman, voice, and song. She kills it. My favorite song of hers is a live version of "Long, Long Time." The expression on her face as she sings it will melt your heart.
She was fantastic to see her live in concert. What a voice.
the band backing up Linda became the Eagle.
Linda's father was Mexican....so yea she has a lot of Latin passion in her music. She has had a huge life. Hit after hit, dated the governer of California for a while, and sadly in her older years got Parkinson's. She has worked very hard to get her music back. So sad to know what you were robbed of by a very horrible disease. My personal favorites include Faithless Love, Black Roses/White Rhythm and Blues, and of course Silver Threads.
Always loved "Silver threads & golden needles'"
Man, my dad was in love with Linda (much to my mom’s chagrin)! She’s truly one of a kind.
Oh man! You should've lived it in the 70's! Live and in living color her beauty and her voice! I saw her every time she passed through Cincinnati touring every new album release. Nothing like living those days! 😳Dude you look like you're gonna cry. Ain't she great? Ain't nothing like the music from the 60's and 70's, my generation. Linda the best!
Most of her songs were cover songs, she was known as the Queen of Remakes. You should check out her version of the Stones "Tumbling Dice." She is my favorite female artist.
Early Linda is the STONE PONIES... you might enjoy hearing the beginning
" You're no good" is one you need to hear !!
She’s fantastic
You should play Long Long Time and Heatwave. Linda was not only talented, but beautiful. All the guys had a crush on her. Unfortunately, for all of us some years ago, Linda was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and it destroyed her ability to sing, the disease ruined her voice, she can still speak, but she had to give up her career because of the illness. I just wish all the younger people will discover her music because she is a treasure. Thank you Linda, for all the beautiful music ❤
Saw Linda Ronstadt in NYC at a concert done entirely in Spanish !!! It was promoting her album "Canciones De Me Padre" Songs Of My Father. She does NOT speak Spanish but learned verbatim the pauses, the inflections, the forcefulness, the softness in all the proper places ...my sister in law from Mexico wanted the "casette' at the time for her Mexican Mother ,thats how good it was. I didnt understand the lyrics to the songs obviously ,i dont speak Spanish. But it was so beautiful and sung with such passion i was teary throughout most of the concert! She was girlfriend to Gov of Ca back when...Jerry Brown!
Country seasoning indeed! My favorite Spanish song she does is "La Charreada". Also, a duet she sings with Aaron Neville "I Don't Know Much". Very sultry chemistry in a song she does with Aaron. It caused a few eyebrows to be raised! Aaron has a very unique voice, and it surprises everyone that a man who looks like he does can sing the way he does, which is a very good thing!
Linda Ronstadt is my all-time favorite Hispanic singer!!! Grandparents grandparents were born in Mexico!!!👍👍👍👍
You should listen to Linda singing along with Smokey Robinson. They make a great duet.
Oh you definitely have to listen to Linda singing LA CIGARRA (Live - 1987) and LA CHARREADA with Mariachi Vargas (Live in 1989).
She will blow your mind. Also check out Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville duets, especially "Don't know much" (live). Just magic. Jeanette, New Zealand
have you heard Emmylou Harris? She, Rondstadt, and Dolly did an album when LInda was towards the end of her singing career.