This was 1977 (witten and first performed by the great Roy Orbison back in 1961). Linda Rondstat was georgeous with a gorgeous voice. We all fancied her back in the day.
@JujuBees very funny JuJuBees....we also enjoyed "JuJuBees" back in the day...it was a gelatin candy, similar to a "Gummy" of today...of course they were non toxic or hallucinogenic, unlike todays gummies...".back in the day," were better days...men were men........not sure I fancy your tone JuJu
Pipes of glory. Most sing what they think they can. Linda Ronstadt sang what she wanted. Always surrounded by devoted musicians. Deeply beloved in a dirty rotten business. Rocking or crooning the best Live vocals this side of the moon.
I went to the same High School in Tucson Arizona that Linda graduated from, albeit 20 years later. She was still all they talked about. I think you see why. She is as beautiful a person as she is a singer.
Brad & Lex, you'll love her "When Will I Be Loved", " Heatwave", and "Different Drum" . She's got bangers too! One of the greatest voices of the 20th century!! Early in her career, some members of The Eagles we're in her backing band!
Can't remember the exact year, but I don't think I was older than 20...so we'll say 1973-74. Anyway, I went to a large outdoor concert in a stadium in Tampa while I was staying with friends in Bradenton. Linda Ronstadt was in the lineup and she and her backup band were awesome. After she did a number of songs, she introduced her band and told the audience they were called the Eagles and had an album of their own coming out. The Eagles played about three or four songs and I was so impressed I told my friends "mark my words, you just saw a future super group". I called that one right!!!
Her duet with Aaron Neville "Don't Know Much" is awesome. There's a live version from an awards show that's deeply touching. And please check out Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" if you haven't already.
Linda Ronstadt was the dominant solo female artist of the 70s. She was mostly on the rock charts, but she could cross genres as easily as most people cross their living room. She later had a tremendous career singing traditional Spanish songs. She is a legend all over the world, and she's worthy of that adoration. And all of us guys were absolutely in love e with her in the 70s ❤
Early in her career she had back up musicians Don Henley and Glenn Frye who of course later went on to form the Eagles. Check out some of those older videos. You will be blown away. I saw her in 1976 on her You’re No Good tour.
Fun fact, Glenn Frey and Don Henley who are two founding members of the Eagles were her backup band for a while. You can hear a lot of the similarities in the drums and guitar styles with her early music and the Eagles music.
Linda Ronstadt kept my ears company during my late high school years and through my four years stationed out in the Mojave Desert in SoCal while in the USAF. Wow does she take me back to those days.
Linda Ronstadt was huge in the 70s. She sold out arenas and stadiums for years, and her voice was powerful enough to fill those venues. She has a huge discography, and she could sing anything. She really rocked out. Look for her live in Atlanta 1976 doing TUMBLING DICE/YOU'RE NO GOOD MEDLEY. She also covered many ballads, Motown hits, and straight up country. She has an album of traditional Mexican songs (her father was Mexican- American), and she performed on Broadway in the operetta " Pirates of Penzance". She is my favorite performer.
Ok, thanks so much for all the unsolicited info/mini-biography on her...I for one will sleep much better tonight knowing all that...and if she is YOUR favorite performer then that is good enough for me and should be for anyone else as well!!!
@@CaptWalker What's your problem? That comment was directed to Brad & Lex. You should change hobbies from trolling to something less toxic. You are killing yourself.
Linda Ronstadt is such a lovely person, with a wonderful voice range. You should really watch documentaries about her. She has had the most festinating life. All the bands and music collaborations. Today she is retired, due to a medical condition that took her vocal ability away. But she is still the best in my book, such a gracious person.
This Linda Ronstadt version [1977] of Roy Orbison's [1961] original recording got a reboot from Tony Scott's 2004 movie "Man on Fire' starring Denzel Washington. Hauntingly beautiful and lonely. Perfect for Denzel's character.
More ideas for themed reactions. Songs that need to STOP the first is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The second is Jane's Addiction. The third is Black Crowes. 1. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop [Official Music Video] 4:38 2. Jane's Addiction - Stop (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault. 4:37 3. Kickin' My Heart Around. Black Crowes . 3:41 Songs by LOOPING MUSICIANS. the first is Swedish artist Theresa Andersson. The second is Elise Trouw. The third is New Zealand artist Kimbra (she has a band but multitracks and loops her vocals) 1. Theresa Andersson - Na Na Na. 6:22 2. Elise Trouw - How to Get What You Want (Live Loop Video) 3:09 3. Kimbra - "Plain Gold Ring" (Live at Sing Sing Studios) 4:36 Songs about Getting DRUNK the first is the Cadillac 3 The second is Buddy Guy with Stevie Ray Vaughn. The third is Country icon Hank Williams ' grandson Hank 3. 1. The Cadillac Three - Dang If We Didn't (Official Video) 3:19 2. Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughn - Champagne and Reefer. 4:55 3. Hank III - Six pack of beer. 2:35 Songs about MURDER the first is PJ Harvey. The second is Angry Johnny. The third is Nick Cave. 1. PJ Harvey - Legs, from Reeling - Video (1994) 3:40 2. Angry Johnny and the Killbillies - High Noon in Killville - lyrics. 6:44 3. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - The Curse of Millhaven - Lyrics. 6:58
Linda is one of the first women for me to "take special notice of" as a youngster, can't say crush since I was just 5 or so; 53 now and still think Linda Ronstadt is incredible beautiful. However I've come know she's a beautiful person with one of the best singing voice ever... Yeah, it's a crush.
You guys should react to more Linda Ronstadt… "You're No Good", "Silver Threads & Golden Needles", "Desperado", "Love Is a Rose", "That'll Be the Day", "Long Long Time", "Different Drum", "When Will I Be Loved", "Love Has No Pride", "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave", "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", "Tracks of my Tears" 🎸🤘
Please check out her fabulous celebration of her Mexican heritage- the Mariachi style live show she toured -“ Songs of My Father”. You must watch her in costume with gorgeous dancers and musicians from Mexico. First song: La Choreado- it’ll blow your minds! She can sing any genre.
Linda was a major star in the 70's, and has really become legendary. Check out "Poor Poor Pitiful Me"... written by Warren Zevon, but made a hit by Linda's performance of it.
Linda sings a song in Spanish where one of the lines is "Pobre de mi" (poor me) from the song "Por Un Amor" (For a Love). That voice, pure and powerful.
Mesmerizing. The Song was written by Roy Orbison, who performed it too. In 1977, This became is Her Signature Song, and such a BIG Voice Linda has. Her work in Spanish is just as amazing.
Try her duet with Aaron Neville of The Neville Brothers fame. It's called Don't Know Much and it's exquisite. I'm surprised you haven't reacted to her already. Try her Mariachi song La Charreada from one of her Canciones de mi Padre albums, basically Mexico folk songs. Also La Cigarra. They both show off her Incredibly strong voice. She's got so many great songsi The guys that formed the Eagles were her backup band once upon a time.
Imo I don't think there is a more versatile singer Than Linda Ronstadt. She had top 5 albums in pop, country and Hispanic. She also recorded American standards and was in an opera on Broadway. The Pirates of Penzance. She absolutely could do it all. Go any direction in her library and you will find great music. Love you 2 keep it up!!
She was my teenage celebrity crush. She has received The Kennedy Center Honors, won 12 Grammys, and is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. She was known as the "queen of Rock " in the early 70s and was the highest paid woman in the music business at that time. She changed the course of contemporary music, as well as the world geopolitical landscape, but that's another story.
you've heard hundreds of singing styles on this channel by now, but rarely will you hear such pure vocal talent as when you listen to Linda Ronstadt sing - such an amazing voice and vocal range and she's used that voice in so many genres of music over the years - much to explore in her catalog!
Linda Ronstadt was great musician and singer. She brought a lot of older music to modern pop ears. This is one example Roy Orbison's "Blue Bayou". Doris Troy's "Just One Look", Buddy Holly's " It Doesn't Matter Anymore" & "That'll Be The Day". Betty Everett's 'You're No Good", which was a #1 Pop hit for her, are just some examples. She also did Motown Smokey Robinson's "Tracks of My Tears" and "Ohh Baby Baby". She was the top Rock female artist of the 70s. Only she and Donna Summer could fill the big arena's, like the men back in the 70s. She had 6 top 10 hits on the Pop charts in the decade (behind Summer with 9 (4#1s), Olivia Newton John also had 9 top 10s, Streisand had 7), but like Donna Summer, Linda sold albums and lots of them (in the US market).
The studio version of this song is just as stunning as this is. It's my favourite song of hers. She was dubbed The Queen of Rock and Roll for a reason. Her voice can be mesmerising. This never gets old.
I absolutely LOVE Linda, more for her force of will in the music industry. She decided she wanted to release an album of classic standards, her label said it would kill her career, It went 5 x platinum world wide. Then she wanted to make a Mariachi album, her label said it would kill her career, It became the biggest selling non-english language album in American history. Then she joined Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris for the Trio...and 4 x Platinum. Legend.
That amazing voice carried her all the way to broadway. Not to mention 11 grammys, two country music awards, and an emmy. She also gave a just-starting group called the Eagles their break by having them perform as her backup group until they were ready to fly off to pursue their own legendary careers.
Oh my goodness this little powerhouse has one of the most versatile voices out there and such a huge catalog of music to enjoy. And of course, she was gorgeous to boot! Pick any song, you can’t go wrong. She has a documentary called The Sound of My Voice that tells her story and finishes with her singing a trio with her brother and nephew.
Best female vocalist for the past almost 6 decades. Every genre from opera to country and in Spanish as well. No real single slot so she covered songs better than the originals.
I can’t believe I just heard you say “I’ve never heard of her.” Wow! You have a wide world of music to experience from the exceptionally talented Ms Linda Rondstadt. I hope you get to it soon. She wasn’t a song writer but the definition of vocal artist. She paved the way for female rockers like Stevie Nicks and Pat Benetar.
The best voice and range of any rock singer. She ruled the 70s. And, she has such an amazing and eclectic catalog. Two suggestions - "Long, Long Time" and "You're no Good".
She is amazing. I think you would enjoy reacting to Linda Ronstadt & Mariachi Vargas doing La Charreada. The lyrics are in Spanish, but it doesn't matter because the performance is so astounding. It really shows off the power of her voice.
Linda is GOLDEN! There will never be another more versatile voice. Absolutely the best female singer in my opinion. Please do more of her music. She was instrumental in getting The Eagles together. She was a champion for all females in the business too. I could go on for days about her. She & Aaron Neville did a duet "Don't Know Much" that will blow you away.
Great singers are many, this one is special because she did different styles and genres and was excellent in all of them. Even the great Roy Orbison heard her with his song and gave it thumbs up.
Great one guys. This song was released in 1977. Her and Karen Carpenter were both in that same time period in the seventies. Two legendary female vocalist. ☮️✌️💕👌
The song is about a longing to return to a place of happiness, perhaps home or just somewhere that holds a special place. If you're unfamiliar with Linda you're in for a treat and a wealth of discovery. She was the most successful (and highest paid) female singer of the 70's and once she tired of performing in rock arenas started an exploration on of many different genres of music including jazz, New Wave, mariachi, operetta, country, folk and traditional pop (otherwise known as The Great American Songbook) among others. She was also collaborated with other artists to much success perhaps the best known is her two albums with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris-Trio and Trio II. Some places to start exploring: Rock-"When Will I Be Loved", "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me", "Desperado", "Different Drum" Traditional Pop-"What's New", "I'm a Fool to Want You" Mariachi-"La Charreada", "La Cigarra" Country-"The Sweetest Gift" (with Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris), "After the Gold Rush" Duets-"Don't Know Much" (with Aaron Neville), "Somewhere Out There" (with James Ingram) Pop-"Adios", "Long, Long Time", "Love Has No Pride" That's really just a smattering, her catalog is deep. Unfortunately she is too ill to sing any longer but she's left behind a tremendous legacy.
If I’m not mistaken, she was the best selling female artist of the 70’s. And she was also instrumental in giving the Eagles their start. You should check out when she sings Silver Threads and Golden Needles with them
Faithless Love, Tumbling Dice, Desperado, I will always love you, Someone to lay down beside me are just a few more of a long list of songs she does. Just love everything she sings amazing voice and band.
Here's an example of how powerful Linda Ronstadt's voice was. I went to see her in the mid-80's, after she had done "Pirates of Penzance" on Broadway. My friend and I were sitting in the last row outdoors at Poplar Creek (near Chicago). At the time, the pavilion sat around 7200 people, so we were fairly far back. Linda came on stage, started singing, and the mic wasn't on. But...you could still hear her loud and clear!
Ez on the ears. Ez on the eyes. Whats not to love. Bn listening to her awesome voice for decades now. What a talented lady. Classic . Powerful voice! That last hi note… my my my! Nice one for a slow dance and just sway n get lost in it.. she paints us the picture perfectly! Ahh..
You have just heard the most beautiful female voice on the planet! Linda is legendary and has a forty plus year catalogue spanning multiple genres. There’s nothing she cannot sing. An amazing talent well worth a deep dive down the rabbit hole. 🌺✌️
I had to add, whenever I'm feeling a little down and depressed, I watch this video and it brings me back to life. There's something so special about the way she sings this song that helps melt my troubles away. Thank you guys for this, and thank you Linda.
This was 1977 (witten and first performed by the great Roy Orbison back in 1961). Linda Rondstat was georgeous with a gorgeous voice. We all fancied her back in the day.
Do you remember that poster of her? I can picture in my mind.
@@willasacco9898 Still have it.
@JujuBees very funny JuJuBees....we also enjoyed "JuJuBees" back in the day...it was a gelatin candy, similar to a "Gummy" of today...of course they were non toxic or hallucinogenic, unlike todays gummies...".back in the day," were better days...men were men........not sure I fancy your tone JuJu
**Including the Governor of California.
Fancied?
How about fantasized?
The pride of Tucson, Arizona! ¡Viva, Linda!
"When Will I Be Loved" will blow you away.
Linda Ronstadt is my youth growing up with music. Love her.
Pipes of glory. Most sing what they think they can. Linda Ronstadt sang what she wanted. Always surrounded by devoted musicians. Deeply beloved in a dirty rotten business. Rocking or crooning the best Live vocals this side of the moon.
EXACTLY
I went to the same High School in Tucson Arizona that Linda graduated from, albeit 20 years later. She was still all they talked about. I think you see why. She is as beautiful a person as she is a singer.
“When will I be loved” is another great one of hers-“You’re no good” is my favorite of hers.
I agree with you!
I'm gonna say it again
@@danzigmfers9488 baby you're no good
Her home town is Tucson Az. I actually went to the same high school (Catalina High) that she did before we moved. Not at the same time though.
As a teenager in the 70s it was Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks that most guys had a crush on.
Brad & Lex, you'll love her "When Will I Be Loved", " Heatwave", and "Different Drum" . She's got bangers too! One of the greatest voices of the 20th century!! Early in her career, some members of The Eagles we're in her backing band!
Also a super classic performance of Tumblin Dice from this very show.
Can't remember the exact year, but I don't think I was older than 20...so we'll say 1973-74. Anyway, I went to a large outdoor concert in a stadium in Tampa while I was staying with friends in Bradenton. Linda Ronstadt was in the lineup and she and her backup band were awesome. After she did a number of songs, she introduced her band and told the audience they were called the Eagles and had an album of their own coming out. The Eagles played about three or four songs and I was so impressed I told my friends "mark my words, you just saw a future super group". I called that one right!!!
Agreed.
Different drum!!!!
And not to forget the top selling non English language about in US history. Any genre, she thrived
Very emotive singer. She is from Tucson Arizona. I had a major crush on her back in the day.
We all did.
Tremendous voice.....one of the best for sure...
Underappreciated today but definitely respected back in the day
Her duet with Aaron Neville "Don't Know Much" is awesome. There's a live version from an awards show that's deeply touching. And please check out Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" if you haven't already.
Linda Ronstadt was the dominant solo female artist of the 70s. She was mostly on the rock charts, but she could cross genres as easily as most people cross their living room. She later had a tremendous career singing traditional Spanish songs. She is a legend all over the world, and she's worthy of that adoration. And all of us guys were absolutely in love e with her in the 70s ❤
When I was a kid in the 70’s I was so in love with her. 🤣
Early in her career she had back up musicians Don Henley and Glenn Frye who of course later went on to form the Eagles. Check out some of those older videos. You will be blown away. I saw her in 1976 on her You’re No Good tour.
Fun fact, Glenn Frey and Don Henley who are two founding members of the Eagles were her backup band for a while. You can hear a lot of the similarities in the drums and guitar styles with her early music and the Eagles music.
Linda Ronstadt kept my ears company during my late high school years and through my four years stationed out in the Mojave Desert in SoCal while in the USAF. Wow does she take me back to those days.
That voice ❤️❤️❤️!!!
So many great songs to choose from. When Will I Be Loved. Poor Poor Pitiful Me. Your No Good is a classic.
One of the best voices ever
Such a beautiful lady with an equally beautiful voice.
Queen of Rock in the 70's.
Linda was the rock heartthrob of guys in the '70s. It started with "Different Drum" and didn't stop.
This reminds me of my parents listening to it when I was a young kid. Rest In Peace mom and dad, miss you!
Linda can sing ballads or bangers and any in style of music you can imagine, she was a truly gifted and skilled vocalist and musical artist
The raw emotion in her voice is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. HEART Linda!
Linda Ronstadt was huge in the 70s. She sold out arenas and stadiums for years, and her voice was powerful enough to fill those venues. She has a huge discography, and she could sing anything. She really rocked out. Look for her live in Atlanta 1976 doing TUMBLING DICE/YOU'RE NO GOOD MEDLEY. She also covered many ballads, Motown hits, and straight up country. She has an album of traditional Mexican songs (her father was Mexican- American), and she performed on Broadway in the operetta " Pirates of Penzance". She is my favorite performer.
I prefer the studio version of "You're no Good" because I love the instrumentals at the end that kind of get washed out in the live recordings.
Ok, thanks so much for all the unsolicited info/mini-biography on her...I for one will sleep much better tonight knowing all that...and if she is YOUR favorite performer then that is good enough for me and should be for anyone else as well!!!
@@CaptWalker What's your problem? That comment was directed to Brad & Lex. You should change hobbies from trolling to something less toxic. You are killing yourself.
The Queen of Rock from the 70's
Linda can sing anything from blues, rock, country, opera, and Hispanic. She is fabulous 🤩
This was one of my late mother's favorite songs. She did have such a beautiful, powerful voice. Sadly silenced by parkinson's
It was one of mother's favorite songs as well.
Clicked over as fast as I could for this one! Love Linda!!
one of the great voices of that era ! she was german-mexican-american and does some awesome songs in spanish as well
thanks, kids! My favorite by Linda - she is so casual.... no straining or dramatics.. no costumes...
1977 tour - I saw her in Massachusetts - lucky me !
I love Linda to such a beautiful beautiful person inside and out in The Voice I'm not sure if you guys heard her do her Spanish awesome!!
Linda Ronstadt is such a lovely person, with a wonderful voice range. You should really watch documentaries about her. She has had the most festinating life. All the bands and music collaborations. Today she is retired, due to a medical condition that took her vocal ability away. But she is still the best in my book, such a gracious person.
Maria Muldaur "Midnight At The Oasis"...Nuff Said.
This Linda Ronstadt version [1977] of Roy Orbison's [1961] original recording got a reboot from Tony Scott's 2004 movie "Man on Fire' starring Denzel Washington. Hauntingly beautiful and lonely. Perfect for Denzel's character.
More ideas for themed reactions.
Songs that need to STOP
the first is the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The second is Jane's Addiction.
The third is Black Crowes.
1. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop [Official Music Video] 4:38
2. Jane's Addiction - Stop (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault. 4:37
3. Kickin' My Heart Around. Black Crowes . 3:41
Songs by LOOPING MUSICIANS.
the first is Swedish artist Theresa Andersson.
The second is Elise Trouw.
The third is New Zealand artist Kimbra (she has a band but multitracks and loops her vocals)
1. Theresa Andersson - Na Na Na. 6:22
2. Elise Trouw - How to Get What You Want (Live Loop Video) 3:09
3. Kimbra - "Plain Gold Ring" (Live at Sing Sing Studios) 4:36
Songs about Getting DRUNK
the first is the Cadillac 3
The second is Buddy Guy with Stevie Ray Vaughn.
The third is Country icon Hank Williams ' grandson Hank 3.
1. The Cadillac Three - Dang If We Didn't (Official Video) 3:19
2. Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughn - Champagne and Reefer. 4:55
3. Hank III - Six pack of beer. 2:35
Songs about MURDER
the first is PJ Harvey.
The second is Angry Johnny.
The third is Nick Cave.
1. PJ Harvey - Legs, from Reeling - Video (1994) 3:40
2. Angry Johnny and the Killbillies - High Noon in Killville - lyrics. 6:44
3. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - The Curse of Millhaven - Lyrics. 6:58
Linda Is a living legend. She is of Mexican heritage. I recommend also “La Cigarra” for further proof of her vocal range🔥
Having grown up in Tucson, Arizona, she is equally at ease with both languages.
Yes I’m the 70’s she has a voice of Angels
her Mexican roots add a special factor to her 70's americana... super talent
My first concert was Linda at Tanglewood 1974.
She has many hits
Linda fits into so many genres beautifully
Linda, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris made some great music together in a group called Trio you guys should check out too.
Linda is one of the first women for me to "take special notice of" as a youngster, can't say crush since I was just 5 or so; 53 now and still think Linda Ronstadt is incredible beautiful. However I've come know she's a beautiful person with one of the best singing voice ever... Yeah, it's a crush.
My first celebrity crush. I'm 55 now and that was 1977 so I was 11!
Love your comment "It's beautiful"! Lex, you should see your smile as the song progressed! That's beautiful too. Give her a hug Brad!
You guys should react to more Linda Ronstadt…
"You're No Good", "Silver Threads & Golden Needles", "Desperado", "Love Is a Rose", "That'll Be the Day", "Long Long Time", "Different Drum", "When Will I Be Loved", "Love Has No Pride", "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave", "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", "Tracks of my Tears"
🎸🤘
All great songs.
You forgot her cover of “Tumblin’ Dice”, one of my favorites.✌️❤️🎶
Most definitely! 😊
Surprised no one has yet mentioned that part of her back up band and group of performers morphed into the Eagles.
Also, duets with Aaron Neville, **Don't Know Much** and **All My Life**!!!🔥🔥🔥
Please check out her fabulous celebration of her Mexican heritage- the Mariachi style live show she toured -“
Songs of My Father”. You must watch her in costume with gorgeous dancers and musicians from Mexico. First song: La Choreado- it’ll blow your minds! She can sing any genre.
Linda was a major star in the 70's, and has really become legendary.
Check out "Poor Poor Pitiful Me"... written by Warren Zevon, but made a hit by Linda's performance of it.
Linda sings a song in Spanish where one of the lines is "Pobre de mi" (poor me) from the song "Por Un Amor" (For a Love). That voice, pure and powerful.
“ I’ve never even heard of her “ shocks me but I’m so glad you’re rectifying it. One of the greatest ever. Such a diverse discography.
Linda - huge in the 70s and 80s - is from Arizona. Is very proud of her Hispanic heritage. Love her❤️
Mesmerizing. The Song was written by Roy Orbison, who performed it too.
In 1977, This became is Her Signature Song, and such a BIG Voice Linda has. Her work in Spanish is just as amazing.
Glad you're listening to Linda Ronstadt. I loved her albums. What an awesome voice! Check out more of her catalog, you won't be disappointed.
"I Can't Let Go" !
"Just One Look"!
This was popular when i was a young child. I never liked slow songs but love it for the nostalgia.
Try her duet with Aaron Neville of The Neville Brothers fame. It's called Don't Know Much and it's exquisite. I'm surprised you haven't reacted to her already. Try her Mariachi song La Charreada from one of her Canciones de mi Padre albums, basically Mexico folk songs. Also La Cigarra. They both show off her Incredibly strong voice. She's got so many great songsi The guys that formed the Eagles were her backup band once upon a time.
Such an amazing vocalist
Imo I don't think there is a more versatile singer Than Linda Ronstadt. She had top 5 albums in pop, country and Hispanic. She also recorded American standards and was in an opera on Broadway. The Pirates of Penzance. She absolutely could do it all. Go any direction in her library and you will find great music. Love you 2 keep it up!!
She was my teenage celebrity crush. She has received The Kennedy Center Honors, won 12 Grammys, and is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. She was known as the "queen of Rock " in the early 70s and was the highest paid woman in the music business at that time. She changed the course of contemporary music, as well as the world geopolitical landscape, but that's another story.
you've heard hundreds of singing styles on this channel by now, but rarely will you hear such pure vocal talent as when you listen to Linda Ronstadt sing - such an amazing voice and vocal range and she's used that voice in so many genres of music over the years - much to explore in her catalog!
Linda Ronstadt was great musician and singer. She brought a lot of older music to modern pop ears. This is one example Roy Orbison's "Blue Bayou". Doris Troy's "Just One Look", Buddy Holly's " It Doesn't Matter Anymore" & "That'll Be The Day". Betty Everett's 'You're No Good", which was a #1 Pop hit for her, are just some examples. She also did Motown Smokey Robinson's "Tracks of My Tears" and "Ohh Baby Baby". She was the top Rock female artist of the 70s. Only she and Donna Summer could fill the big arena's, like the men back in the 70s. She had 6 top 10 hits on the Pop charts in the decade (behind Summer with 9 (4#1s), Olivia Newton John also had 9 top 10s, Streisand had 7), but like Donna Summer, Linda sold albums and lots of them (in the US market).
The studio version of this song is just as stunning as this is. It's my favourite song of hers.
She was dubbed The Queen of Rock and Roll for a reason. Her voice can be mesmerising. This never gets old.
perfect voice
I absolutely LOVE Linda, more for her force of will in the music industry. She decided she wanted to release an album of classic standards, her label said it would kill her career, It went 5 x platinum world wide. Then she wanted to make a Mariachi album, her label said it would kill her career, It became the biggest selling non-english language album in American history. Then she joined Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris for the Trio...and 4 x Platinum. Legend.
Lex had a great smile during the song. That's what music is all about.
That amazing voice carried her all the way to broadway. Not to mention 11 grammys, two country music awards, and an emmy. She also gave a just-starting group called the Eagles their break by having them perform as her backup group until they were ready to fly off to pursue their own legendary careers.
Oh my goodness this little powerhouse has one of the most versatile voices out there and such a huge catalog of music to enjoy. And of course, she was gorgeous to boot! Pick any song, you can’t go wrong. She has a documentary called The Sound of My Voice that tells her story and finishes with her singing a trio with her brother and nephew.
I grew up in a place called Bayou Blue south of New Orleans. We always loved this song because it was so close to the way we live.
She’s got a bunch of really good songs, a radio staple in the 70’s.
Gotta jump in. My favorite female singer ever. Her Mariachi album, "Canciones de mi Padre" is outstanding. I don't even speak Spanish!
Best female vocalist for the past almost 6 decades. Every genre from opera to country and in Spanish as well. No real single slot so she covered songs better than the originals.
Linda was probably the most underrated singer ever. Her range was incredible. She could sing any genre
I can’t believe I just heard you say “I’ve never heard of her.” Wow! You have a wide world of music to experience from the exceptionally talented Ms Linda Rondstadt. I hope you get to it soon. She wasn’t a song writer but the definition of vocal artist. She paved the way for female rockers like Stevie Nicks and Pat Benetar.
Such a beautiful voice.
That’s not auto tuned that’s raw talent right there
The best voice and range of any rock singer. She ruled the 70s. And, she has such an amazing and eclectic catalog. Two suggestions - "Long, Long Time" and "You're no Good".
She is amazing. I think you would enjoy reacting to Linda Ronstadt & Mariachi Vargas doing La Charreada. The lyrics are in Spanish, but it doesn't matter because the performance is so astounding. It really shows off the power of her voice.
Oh boy does it ever. I have listen to many many times
I’m lucky enough to live in her home state of AZ. Love her Spanish songs very very much!! Amazing vocal control.
🤘 Yeah Linda's vocals & passion could pull ya in! She was all over the 📺 back in the 70s.
I love this Country Blues song written by Roy Orbison.
Linda Ronstadt is one of the best singers of all time. A true powerful and beautifully trained voice. Do more of her. Maybe "You're No Good".
Linda is GOLDEN! There will never be another more versatile voice. Absolutely the best female singer in my opinion. Please do more of her music. She was instrumental in getting The Eagles together. She was a champion for all females in the business too. I could go on for days about her. She & Aaron Neville did a duet "Don't Know Much" that will blow you away.
One of the purest voices to ever exist, voice of an angel.
incredible live performance!
Great singers are many, this one is special because she did different styles and genres and was excellent in all of them. Even the great Roy Orbison heard her with his song and gave it thumbs up.
Linda Ronstadt = little woman HUGE in music in the 70's/early 80's
Great one guys. This song was released in 1977. Her and Karen Carpenter were both in that same time period in the seventies. Two legendary female vocalist. ☮️✌️💕👌
The song is about a longing to return to a place of happiness, perhaps home or just somewhere that holds a special place.
If you're unfamiliar with Linda you're in for a treat and a wealth of discovery. She was the most successful (and highest paid) female singer of the 70's and once she tired of performing in rock arenas started an exploration on of many different genres of music including jazz, New Wave, mariachi, operetta, country, folk and traditional pop (otherwise known as The Great American Songbook) among others. She was also collaborated with other artists to much success perhaps the best known is her two albums with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris-Trio and Trio II.
Some places to start exploring:
Rock-"When Will I Be Loved", "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me", "Desperado", "Different Drum"
Traditional Pop-"What's New", "I'm a Fool to Want You"
Mariachi-"La Charreada", "La Cigarra"
Country-"The Sweetest Gift" (with Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris), "After the Gold Rush"
Duets-"Don't Know Much" (with Aaron Neville), "Somewhere Out There" (with James Ingram)
Pop-"Adios", "Long, Long Time", "Love Has No Pride"
That's really just a smattering, her catalog is deep. Unfortunately she is too ill to sing any longer but she's left behind a tremendous legacy.
If I’m not mistaken, she was the best selling female artist of the 70’s. And she was also instrumental in giving the Eagles their start. You should check out when she sings Silver Threads and Golden Needles with them
Faithless Love, Tumbling Dice, Desperado, I will always love you, Someone to lay down beside me are just a few more of a long list of songs she does. Just love everything she sings amazing voice and band.
Here's an example of how powerful Linda Ronstadt's voice was. I went to see her in the mid-80's, after she had done "Pirates of Penzance" on Broadway. My friend and I were sitting in the last row outdoors at Poplar Creek (near Chicago). At the time, the pavilion sat around 7200 people, so we were fairly far back. Linda came on stage, started singing, and the mic wasn't on. But...you could still hear her loud and clear!
My heart soars when I hear her hit that note in Poor Wandering One.
Ez on the ears. Ez on the eyes. Whats not to love. Bn listening to her awesome voice for decades now. What a talented lady. Classic . Powerful voice! That last hi note… my my my! Nice one for a slow dance and just sway n get lost in it.. she paints us the picture perfectly! Ahh..
Powerful and tender. Rare combination - Linda...sigh.
I remember being a kid and my mom listening to her, she has such a great voice.
You have just heard the most beautiful female voice on the planet! Linda is legendary and has a forty plus year catalogue spanning multiple genres. There’s nothing she cannot sing. An amazing talent well worth a deep dive down the rabbit hole. 🌺✌️
I had to add, whenever I'm feeling a little down and depressed, I watch this video and it brings me back to life. There's something so special about the way she sings this song that helps melt my troubles away. Thank you guys for this, and thank you Linda.
Let's not forget Linda Ronstadt's Heat Wave!
It would be very fitting for most of the US right now! lol