WOW❤️... She took an Eagles song to the next level! And with only a piano behind her! . . . . . . . . Now THAT is Talent. Pure Vocal Genius - with no gimicks!!!
Boomer here and WOW, Linda is my all time favorite singer!! Her original band was the Stone Ponies. I absolutely love "Blue Bayou" but nobody covered Buddy Holly like she did!! All her songs were great with her naturally fabulous voice 😍 ❤️ 🤩. Thanks so much Harri ❣️
She made this song her own! The Eagles' version was PERFECT! She just made it BETTER. The verbratto she emotes has no equal. IMHO, she is the best singer of my generation. From the softness at the beginning of this song and of Blue Bayou to the power of her soulful cry of defiance, "I'm going back someday!" "Long, Long Time" is another master class in the vocal arts!
As many know, this song was written by Glenn Fry and Don Henley, who recorded and released Desperado, which became an instant hit. Not long thereafter, their good friend Linda Ronstadt recorded the song, and it became even significantly more popular. I have been a huge fan of both the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Linda Ronstadt's rendition of Desperado is one of her very best performances, and Don Henley gladly agrees. Superb submission and review. Thank you, Debbie and Harri.
Actually, Desperado was never released as a single by The Eagles and the whole album was a commercial disappointment, being the worst charting album they ever released. Henley freely admits Desperado the song only got popular after Ronstadt recorded it and put it on her album Don't Cry Now. That's what pushed it into the spotlight and allowed it to become the classic it's considered now.
Did not desperado become a hit after Linda released the song as the record company thought their style would not work until they heard Linda's version was a hit
Ray, thank you for asking this question. Songwriter and singer Don Henley, not their record company, openly declared with pride that his friend, Linda Ronstadt, "made the song her own." The Eagles released the song Desperado on their second album of that title in 1973. According to an interview with Don Henley, "Desperado" was not a hit for the Eagles until Linda Ronstadt recorded and released the song on her later 1973 album Don't Cry Now. Henley credited Ronstadt for popularizing the song with her early cover of the song and considers her version as the definitive performance. Raya, I hope that this answers your question.@@Ray-dm1xf
Everything that needs to be said about this performance has been said MANY times over the years. But thanks for saying it again, Mr. Harri. (although you kind of spoiled the climax by cutting in just before her resolution. I know, you couldn't help yourself)
Linda Ronstadt understood it is all about serving the song - that's also why that "You'd better let somebody love you" stands out like that (besides it being vocally absolutely mesmerizing)! Too many of todays singers think the songs are there to serve their voices. That's botched...
This cover put the eagles on the map!! Linda had much to do with the eagles becoming the eagles, as far as members getting together. What a pleasure it was to grow up with all the music you react to. Born in 1956, I’m soon to be 68;)
People may not know or remember that this song was made popular by Linda Ronstadt. The Eagles themselves acknowledged this - it was her version that was the hit on the radio back in the day. The Eagles version is great too of course!
The reason the Eagles version never became a hit single was that the record company didn't want to release a third single from the "Desperado" album. The first two singles, "Tequila Sunrise" and "Outlaw Man" weren't big hits, unlike the songs from their debut album. "Tequila Sunrise" peaked at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #26 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "Outlaw Man" didn't even do that well. Asylum Records, from the start, wasn't really behind this particular album, and really didn't advertise it, with the exception of a giant billboard on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. So, since Eagles version was never released as a single, but Linda's was, hers is the one that got a lot of the radio airplay. When it was learned that Linda's was a cover of an Eagles song, the Eagles version started getting airplay as well.
Linda is one of my all time favorites if not my favorite female singer. Been in love with her the first time I heard her on the radio and saw her on tv. She was and still is a 10+ in looks and talent in my opinion. Love the standing ovation HARRI
I was lucky enough to see her many times in person, and this was her de facto encore. It was so powerful and she ended nearly every single concert with it.
Great selection, Debbie! Linda's always a wonderful listen, of course. This is the same concert where, before she sang Lowell George's "Willin'," she introduced it by telling how she fell in love with Lowell a few years back, only to come face to face with an understandably upset Mrs. George. LOL. What was it about Lowell George? Thanks, Debbie and Harri.
Thanks Harri. I can never get enough of this angelic voice. One of the stories that I have heard is about a time when she was on stage and there was a power outage. Without missing a beat, she continued singing a cappella without even the help of a microphone. She brought the house down. I can believe it! She is just amazing and recently celebrated her 77th birthday! I believe she is possibly the eighth wonder of the world. 🌺✌️
I saw Linda in concert once in the 70's & again in the 80's at The Summit (now Joel Olsteen's megachurch) in Houston. The second time i saw her i sat on the 2nd row directly in front of her. She didn't talk much & seemed & looked quite shy but she sang her heart out & never missed a note, just like her albums.
Harri, Please listen to her version of I will always love you, breathtaking. Also there is a video of her singing Desperado with the Eagles singing backup sooo good!
I was very young when i first heard her sing "silver threads & golden needles" & have loved her ever since. Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris & Ricky Skaggs sang backup for her before they became famous.
Absolutely beautiful. 💯 Such a perfect Eagle's song for Linda's angelic delivery. Loved her forever, her Spanish language songs are my favourite, even though my Spanish is limited. She steals your heart with this piano accompaniment. ❤ Great reaction Harri 😊 Thanks Harri and Debbie. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Standing ovation for this performance of a great Eagles song. Thanks Harri. Linda was a great friend of the Eagles. I believe they toured together. Correct if I'm wrong.
Thank you for sharing that performance. I remember when I saw/heard her perform live she hit a note that I literally felt in my chest. My friend looked at me and said WOW! Thanks again.
I saw the Eagles Hotel California tour. The Eagles headlined, warmed up by Linda, warmed up by Dan Fogelberg, with Jackson Browne as special guest - just for the finale. . I can’t swear to this, but for a finale, I do believe everyone came back out on stage to do Tequila Sunrise: the Eagles, Linda, Dan Fogelburg, and Jackson Browne. what a show!
Harri, I first heard this from her in person in ‘72 or so. I had the Eagles’ album, but she had not yet released “Don’t Cry Now.” I was about 15 feet away. Oh, my Lord!
I'm sure others have mentioned this, but two founding members of the Eagles were in Linda's backup band before she basically booted them out to form their own band. The Eagles would not exist without her commitment and sacrifice.
She was in stage version of Pirates of Penzance. Don't watch the movie though. Gilbert and Sullivan fall bit flat without a live audience. Kevin Kline costars with her. There is an archival recording done live. The video quality isn't the best but definitely worth sitting through. There is also and original cast album on line. Hearing Linda and Kevin sing light comic opera is such a treat. The time frame is about 1980 give or take.😴🥰🔥💥
I first heard this song on 8 track tape in my Moms car when it first came out. Loved this song as a child and then hearing it all that years later gives me goosebumps!
Great job, Harri!! Another wonderful version of this song is performed by "The Carpenters", in the incomparable voice of Karen Carpenter. It's worth reacting to it, too. Greetings from Brazil!
She became close friends with Dolly Parton and EmmyLou Harris. They often sang backup on each others albums. This led to them recording as a Trio and releasing music albums under that name Some of the best spine tingling female harmonies you will ever hear
Linda has an overlooked talent also. Her vocal abilities are unmatched but her knack for not over singing everything and not doing vocal runs at every opportunity is a lost art.
Glen Frye said that they (The Eagles) had recorded this song but it just went nowhere. When Linda released it, it was a big hit which then drove their version and, in his words, put The Eagles on the map!
Glenn Fry and Don Henley were part of her backup band when she first started. She has an amazing voice. You should listen to something off of the album Lush LIfe. She recorded it with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra. It is old standards and it is amazing.
It isn't often that you find a singer who can sing with so much control both quietly and at a "belting" level. A rare gift to the world.
it's called training instead imitating and screaming...dynamics and tone...and most of all interpretation and phrasing...
@@thomastimlin1724 Training or just talent all the talent from the 60's 70's was pure talent no outside input
"There are two kinds of men in this world. Those with a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who never heard of her." - Willie Nelson
And women
I'm 66 yo and I tell you Willie was right because I was one of them that loved her
WOW❤️...
She took an Eagles song to the next level!
And with only a piano behind her! . . . . . . . .
Now THAT is Talent.
Pure Vocal Genius - with no gimicks!!!
Her talent and voice is unparalleled, she never gives anything but a supurlitive performance.
Boomer here and WOW, Linda is my all time favorite singer!! Her original band was the Stone Ponies. I absolutely love "Blue Bayou" but nobody covered Buddy Holly like she did!! All her songs were great with her naturally fabulous voice 😍 ❤️ 🤩. Thanks so much Harri ❣️
Stone Poneys, actually.
Wonderful duets too 💖
I would love to see reactions to '70's country songs by Linda Ronstadt, as well as Olivia Newton John.
So sad she can no longer sing. What a loss.
Have always loved anything by Linda. She had the voice of an angel. She made any song better. Thanks Harri for this. 👏👏❤️🇨🇦
Man did we all have a crush on Linda in the 70's and 80's?...hell yes we did.
Never have heard a better more honest voice ( in 77 years)
Absolutely share your love and appreciation for Linda. So miss her making new music. Prayers and best wishes to her in her struggles.
Carlade....she's over 80
@@michaelasay8587No she isn't .... She's 77
An exceptional performance. Pure vocal control and emotion without shouting.
Better than the Eagles
Linda introduced Don Henley and Glen Frey as they began in Linda's backup band. You can safely.say she's responsible for the formation of the Eagles
She made this song her own! The Eagles' version was PERFECT! She just made it BETTER. The verbratto she emotes has no equal. IMHO, she is the best singer of my generation. From the softness at the beginning of this song and of Blue Bayou to the power of her soulful cry of defiance, "I'm going back someday!" "Long, Long Time" is another master class in the vocal arts!
Remember the Eagles were her backup singers & she told them to go out on their own because she knew they were good.
Aww the great Linda Ronstadt. An American treasure. There will never be another. Did you know Linda discovered the Eagles? They were her back up band.
She has THE most beautiful voice and it’s effortless. No screaming. Just beautiful. ❤❤❤
I totally agree. However, like any athlete, it takes a lot of muscle to make it look easy. But thank you.
@@boblozaintherealworld3577 Of course that is correct and she has obviously put the work into it to produce that wonderful voice with a great range.
I've stood in awe of this woman since I was a child.
Been loving her for a "long, long time".😊😁
You can tell a real singer by the fact that they can do it live without any gimmicks or tricks.
Alls I know is everybody loves themselves some Linda Ronstadt. Les do dis.
Her voice still gives me chills… Hard to believe this performance is almost 46 years old.. Brought me to tears!
Her voice is Heaven to my ears!!!
Linda Ronstadt 🙏🙏🙏
Harri, The Eagles we’re basically Linda Ronstadt’s backing band before they recorded on their own.
Longtime crush, along with most of my generation. She was the Queen of Hearts. ✌️❤️🎶
THIS... is the definitive version... of this tune. Period. Such a voice, such feeling, such a performance!
Not once you hear the Carpenters version. Now that really is the definitive version.
As many know, this song was written by Glenn Fry and Don Henley, who recorded and released Desperado, which became an instant hit. Not long thereafter, their good friend Linda Ronstadt recorded the song, and it became even significantly more popular. I have been a huge fan of both the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Linda Ronstadt's rendition of Desperado is one of her very best performances, and Don Henley gladly agrees. Superb submission and review. Thank you, Debbie and Harri.
Actually, Desperado was never released as a single by The Eagles and the whole album was a commercial disappointment, being the worst charting album they ever released. Henley freely admits Desperado the song only got popular after Ronstadt recorded it and put it on her album Don't Cry Now. That's what pushed it into the spotlight and allowed it to become the classic it's considered now.
@@sad99q Correct
Did not desperado become a hit after Linda released the song as the record company thought their style would not work until they heard Linda's version was a hit
Ray, thank you for asking this question. Songwriter and singer Don Henley, not their record company, openly declared with pride that his friend, Linda Ronstadt, "made the song her own." The Eagles released the song Desperado on their second album of that title in 1973. According to an interview with Don Henley, "Desperado" was not a hit for the Eagles until Linda Ronstadt recorded and released the song on her later 1973 album Don't Cry Now. Henley credited Ronstadt for popularizing the song with her early cover of the song and considers her version as the definitive performance. Raya, I hope that this answers your question.@@Ray-dm1xf
It became a hit after Linda covered it.
Good request David. What a wonderful reaction Harri! I don't think she was incapable of a bad performance. This stripped down version is great.
Everything that needs to be said about this performance has been said MANY times over the years. But thanks for saying it again, Mr. Harri. (although you kind of spoiled the climax by cutting in just before her resolution. I know, you couldn't help yourself)
Oh. This is an outstanding performance. Enjoy! Oh that Queen of Hearts. Fantastic indeed!
A lifetime listening to Linda, what more could anyone want?
Linda is Magic
Incredible voice, one of the best
The power and emotions
Chills all over
She owns every cover she does!⚘🇨🇦😊
Linda Ronstadt understood it is all about serving the song - that's also why that "You'd better let somebody love you" stands out like that (besides it being vocally absolutely mesmerizing)! Too many of todays singers think the songs are there to serve their voices. That's botched...
Lovely Linda with her wonderful voice!🖖🏼
Has there ever been a better singer than Linda? The answer? No.
Linda's voice is simply beautiful and amazing!❤
This was an outstanding performance!👏🏻
she is just a TREASURE!!!!!
This cover put the eagles on the map!! Linda had much to do with the eagles becoming the eagles, as far as members getting together.
What a pleasure it was to grow up with all the music you react to.
Born in 1956, I’m soon to be 68;)
People may not know or remember that this song was made popular by Linda Ronstadt. The Eagles themselves acknowledged this - it was her version that was the hit on the radio back in the day. The Eagles version is great too of course!
The reason the Eagles version never became a hit single was that the record company didn't want to release a third single from the "Desperado" album. The first two singles, "Tequila Sunrise" and "Outlaw Man" weren't big hits, unlike the songs from their debut album. "Tequila Sunrise" peaked at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #26 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "Outlaw Man" didn't even do that well. Asylum Records, from the start, wasn't really behind this particular album, and really didn't advertise it, with the exception of a giant billboard on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. So, since Eagles version was never released as a single, but Linda's was, hers is the one that got a lot of the radio airplay. When it was learned that Linda's was a cover of an Eagles song, the Eagles version started getting airplay as well.
Watching her live from near the front row in ‘76 was life changing for me….
Absolutwly beautiful! A stunning performance!
The perfect pitch and control of her instrument delivering this musical story, she sounds so young 😮❤🎉
Linda is one of my all time favorites if not my favorite female singer. Been in love with her the first time I heard her on the radio and saw her on tv. She was and still is a 10+ in looks and talent in my opinion. Love the standing ovation HARRI
My words exactly.
I was lucky enough to see her many times in person, and this was her de facto encore. It was so powerful and she ended nearly every single concert with it.
Linda definitely does a beautiful version of this classic, like you say Harri, diamonds to your ears
She and J.D. Souther, OF EAGLES, wrote
PRISONER IN DISGUISE on Linda's same titled the same
Linda did it SO WELL the Eagles adopted her version....
The most gorgeous voice. Got to see her live and she was magnificent.
She sure enough tore that up with that ending
Great one David and Harri,,,her voice is a storm of perfection...her Nelson Riddle albums are fantastic also.
My parents LOVED those! ❤️
Nice request Debbie Chang!
Great selection, Debbie! Linda's always a wonderful listen, of course. This is the same concert where, before she sang Lowell George's "Willin'," she introduced it by telling how she fell in love with Lowell a few years back, only to come face to face with an understandably upset Mrs. George. LOL. What was it about Lowell George? Thanks, Debbie and Harri.
Thanks Harri. I can never get enough of this angelic voice. One of the stories that I have heard is about a time when she was on stage and there was a power outage. Without missing a beat, she continued singing a cappella without even the help of a microphone. She brought the house down. I can believe it! She is just amazing and recently celebrated her 77th birthday! I believe she is possibly the eighth wonder of the world. 🌺✌️
I saw Linda in concert once in the 70's & again in the 80's at The Summit (now Joel Olsteen's megachurch) in Houston. The second time i saw her i sat on the 2nd row directly in front of her. She didn't talk much & seemed & looked quite shy but she sang her heart out & never missed a note, just like her albums.
Harri, Please listen to her version of I will always love you, breathtaking. Also there is a video of her singing Desperado with the Eagles singing backup sooo good!
I was very young when i first heard her sing "silver threads & golden needles" & have loved her ever since. Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris & Ricky Skaggs sang backup for her before they became famous.
Seen her in concert in the 80s. Very beautiful, powerful voice. Shes amazing ❤️🥰🙏💯👋👋. Listen to. TRACKS OF MY TEARS. ❤❤
You and me both, brother. Her voice is exquisite. Immaculate. Pure. Utterly beautiful. Her angelic voice takes me to a beautiful place. Peace.
One if my favorite songs, and I love her rendition here. I enjoyed watching your reaction.
Another auditory gem from the decade of auditory gems, Viva the 1970's...
Happy Birthday Linda, for Sun 15 July. 😊❤
Absolutely beautiful. 💯 Such a perfect Eagle's song for Linda's angelic delivery. Loved her forever, her Spanish language songs are my favourite, even though my Spanish is limited. She steals your heart with this piano accompaniment. ❤
Great reaction Harri 😊 Thanks Harri and Debbie. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@juliewhite7469 🤗👍✌️🎶🇨🇦
Standing ovation for this performance of a great Eagles song. Thanks Harri. Linda was a great friend of the Eagles. I believe they toured together. Correct if I'm wrong.
Great choice Debbie. Linda has a way with songs like this. Plus she has one of the best voices ever. Fantastic reaction Harri. 🙃👍🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🤴
Love your respect for Linda! Great reaction!
This is a beautiful song and Linda only makes it that much better. Thank you Debbie and Harri.
Beautiful, the only word for. It
It's heartbreaking that her voice was silenced. Not everyone can make the hair stand up on the back of my neck. This certainly did.
Pure absolute beauty.
I was fortunate to see her on this tour in 1977. A large crowd, but she easily took charge of the space and wowwed us all. What a professional!
Thank you for sharing that performance. I remember when I saw/heard her perform live she hit a note that I literally felt in my chest. My friend looked at me and said WOW! Thanks again.
Linda can do anything with that gorgeous voice!!! ❤❤
This is her best performance of this tune.
I saw the Eagles Hotel California tour. The Eagles headlined, warmed up by Linda, warmed up by Dan Fogelberg, with Jackson Browne as special guest - just for the finale. .
I can’t swear to this, but for a finale, I do believe everyone came back out on stage to do Tequila Sunrise: the Eagles, Linda, Dan Fogelburg, and Jackson Browne. what a show!
That girl could have made me run away from home. : )
Harri, every time I see you reacting to Linda, it makes me smile. She always makes the song she is singing her own. Such a beautiful voice.
Fantastic had a huge crush on her back then. Thanks for your reaction Harri I really like your reaction style.
Growing up I enjoyed listening to her greatest hits album. Yes vinyl, lol. Brings back memories for me, thanks Harri.
Good version though I still love the Eagles version as their version just seems a bit more authentic especially since they wrote the song!
That voice touches my heart. Takes me to places I haven’t been in forever ❤️
Her duets with Aaron Neville and James Ingram are awesome. I think you would enjoy them.
I believe she just had a birthday yesterday. She turned 77.
Hi Harri from Michigan, love this tune especially with Linda ronstandt singing ty it made me feel my whole life almost 🔥😊☮️✌️🍎🍌
My favorite version of one of my favorite songs!!!
Breathtaking
Harri, I first heard this from her in person in ‘72 or so. I had the Eagles’ album, but she had not yet released “Don’t Cry Now.” I was about 15 feet away. Oh, my Lord!
I'm sure others have mentioned this, but two founding members of the Eagles were in Linda's backup band before she basically booted them out to form their own band. The Eagles would not exist without her commitment and sacrifice.
Hi Mr. Harri, She is Great.. She toured with the Eagles for a while.. ♠W.G.
She was in stage version of Pirates of Penzance. Don't watch the movie though. Gilbert and Sullivan fall bit flat without a live audience. Kevin Kline costars with her. There is an archival recording done live. The video quality isn't the best but definitely worth sitting through. There is also and original cast album on line. Hearing Linda and Kevin sing light comic opera is such a treat. The time frame is about 1980 give or take.😴🥰🔥💥
I first heard this song on 8 track tape in my Moms car when it first came out. Loved this song as a child and then hearing it all that years later gives me goosebumps!
Great song and Linda has a great voice. One of my favorites by the Eagles.
Great job, Harri!! Another wonderful version of this song is performed by "The Carpenters", in the incomparable voice of Karen Carpenter. It's worth reacting to it, too. Greetings from Brazil!
Linda was the real deal. 😊
She became close friends with Dolly Parton and EmmyLou Harris. They often sang backup on each others albums. This led to them recording as a Trio and releasing music albums under that name Some of the best spine tingling female harmonies you will ever hear
I saw her many years ago in Denver (not red rocks) we were actually in a hotel room overlooking the stadium it was fantastic.
I always thought her cover of this was incredible. Of course I loved the original too.
I love Linda. Great choice.This brought tears to my eyes. So wonderful.
Linda has an overlooked talent also. Her vocal abilities are unmatched but her knack for not over singing everything and not doing vocal runs at every opportunity is a lost art.
Glen Frye said that they (The Eagles) had recorded this song but it just went nowhere. When Linda released it, it was a big hit which then drove their version and, in his words, put The Eagles on the map!
OMG, you totally blew it by stopping before she was done!!! I love your coverage, but I'm so sad that you cut her off. Be well, and see you again.
Did you watch the video Kathie? 😁 It played all the way to the end
She also does wonderful versions of "Just one Look" and "It's in His Kiss (the Shoop Shoop song).
Glenn Fry and Don Henley were part of her backup band when she first started. She has an amazing voice. You should listen to something off of the album Lush LIfe. She recorded it with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra. It is old standards and it is amazing.
Please check out some of her songs she did with Nelson Riddle's band!
I loved the original written by Don Henley so much, but also this cover version by Linda Ronstadt.
Far superior to The Eagles