To discover this in 2024, how grand life can be and the far-reaching benefits of TH-cam. Everything is perfect, two magnificent singers with a song that's a contender for the greatest of all time, and fantastic live accompaniment. Today's music has nothing by comparison, nor any artists comparable to the great Hoyt Axton and Linda Rondstadt
There are other singers whose songs I liked better, and who I thought were more soulful in their interpretation. Bonnie Raitt and Eva Cassidy come to mind. No pop singer I can think of had better pipes, pitch and control than Linda. Well maybe Aretha and a few black singers were in that class. A true musicologist could certainly challenge my claim. :)
I was too young to appreciate Linda when she was in her prime. But thank God these videos are here to remind me how awesome she is. No other voice, male or female, is better than hers.
AMEN💔Had pleasure to meet the both Many years ago Hoyt very kind to listen to new talent Linda would let anyone jam with her. 70 yrs. As Bob S, would say "70 yrs, where'd they go?" 💙🤠🎸🎶
Hoyt was married to my next door neighbors daughter. He came in to town and I had the honor of sitting down to dinner and talking to him. He was a great guy and had some really cool stories. His touring bus was painted sky blue with clouds all over it. He would park it in the street in front of their house. It was easy to tell when he was in town....LOL
I’m 65 years old now… But I had the pleasure of going to Hoyt Axton’s house when I was 20… Over at dollar point in Lake Tahoe. He was mixing the rusty old halo album… And it was my privilege to hear it before it was released. I got to go there because the fella I was caretaking at the time had business with Hoyt. It was my job to carry my employer Kenny on my back all the way up those stairs to Hoyts House. Was a big old St. Bernard name, fearless sitting on the floor. Of course, I was shy and kept my mouth shut. But Hoyt gave me a Budweiser, I don’t think he knew I was not 21 years old yet.… Fantastic memory!!!! But when I look at this video… I realize why I had such a crush on Linda. My God she was perfect!!! Her beauty… And her voice.…
Great singing, both. A simple melody but Ronstadt brings it to another level of sophistication. Her part, the way she voices it, must have been tricky to nail. But then again we’re talking Linda Ronstadt. She could sing country and she could sing operetta and both beautifully and with complete self-assurance.
2 DAYS AGO IT WAS LINDA'S 72ND BIRTHDAY. I AM 71 AND I GREW UP WITH HER AND HOYT IN CALIFORNIA. ONCE OR TWICE I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH HOYT'S SHOWS AT THE GOLDEN BEAR BY KNOTT'S BERRY FARM AND A PLACE IN HUNTINGTON BEACH WHERE LINDA JOINED HIM AND SANG THIS SONG. I WILL NEVER FORGET THESE TWO. WOULD SOMEONE DO AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY SHOW ON HOYT AXTON. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND, AND I WAS GLAD I GOT TO SEE HIM.
Saw Hoyt in 1980 at the Palamino Club. When he left the stage I grabbed his hand and he squeezed my hand with that big old bear paw of his. I miss him so much, so talented.
10 years after this I was on the road with Hoyt singing backups and this song. Always felt so much pressure on this song as each time he performed it, he seemed to relive his unrequited love for her...so I knew my parts had to be perfect. And, yes I heard the inspiration for "She collects hearts".straight from the horses mouth. I wrote a lot of songs from the top deck of the "honeysuckle rose" during those first four years of my singing career
+Teri Garrison Hi Teri. I loved Hoyt. I remember seeing him at the Palomino club several times and in Seal beach. When I saw him at the Palamino Club there was a girl from my High School singing with him, Her name was Jana Eberly [maiden name] I always wondered what happened to her. What songs did you write? Cathy
+Teri Garrison She that effect on people. I saw her at a Love In when she was with the Stone Ponies. She was just a kid in shorts and a pony tail- a couple of years older than me. However,she lit a torch in me that has lasted lo these many years.
I think that her voice was a great gift from the Creator. No one as yet can climb that high. Hoyt Axton has a wonderful way of putting out words that he turns into beautiful songs .Thank you both for the music I love.
Linda Ronstadt was one of the best and most versatile singers of he generation. She could sing Country, Rock, Pop, Folk and even Light Opera with both control and power.
@@deadandburied7626I think he means that she just blasts it out with such power that for the rest of us it would be belting. In fact, when I saw his post I thought I'd posted it because I've used "belting" to describe her power.
I was lucky enough in my younger days to see both Hoyt Axton and Linda Ronstadt at the Troubadour in L.A. They were the only two singers that had such powerful voices that they really didn't need to use microphones. Such talent!
Way cool Jaynee. I was lucky enough to see him at the Williams Lake stampede. Outdoor concert in the grandstand, I think early 70s . I was pretty young but I still remember his powerful voice
I'd like to think in Heaven we'll be able to pick times and places in history that we can just "drop in." The Troubadour in the early 70's would be in my Top 5. What a wonderful way to spend eternity!
I was lucky enough to see Hoyt in Ashland, Oregon; abt 1977 at Southern Oregon College ... and before the concert began, he was watching the audience from his vantage point on a balcony overlooking the large, rowdy audience, as he sipped on a cup of coffee...finally the audience spied him and went to an uproar...he toasted the audience with his cofee and a few minutes later was charming us all on the concert floor with his showmanship, stories and amazing voice...we all miss you Hoyt.
I'm so glad I had the good fortune of growing up through the seventies and early eighties. I got to experience the best in music, movies, and I'd say pop culture in general. This was beautiful......and so was Linda Ronstadt.
I will never forget an evening in 1980 -81with Hoyt performing in a small barn in Santa Cruz with about 50 of us. Hoyt brought the house down with a voice that went straight to your heart . This duet is one of the best with two powerful voices and well loved singers, never to be forgotten.
Linda is just beautiful in every possible way. I appreciate Hoyt's singing and his songwriting is second to none; but in terms of range, technique and overall ability, he can't compare to Linda. Which is why he clearly takes a back seat during the chorus.
Hoyt Axton wrote a tune about Ronstadt. "I Collect Hearts" . Her voice was clear, unadorned and heartbreaking. Fascinating without all the pretentious bs - even way back in her Superstardom days - she seemed unimpressed with fame.
In "I Collect Hearts", Hoyt says "I will always love you, Linda." Hank Williams Jr. also wrote a song, "If You Don't Like Hank Williams", in which he says "And I love Linda Ronstadt". Randy Newman also wrote a song about her, "Linda", in which he says that he loves her.
I agree. I saw Hoyt at county fair in about '84-'85 & afterwards my ma ,my dad & a couple others spoke with him about some songs my uncle had written. I suppose he might hear those kind of things a lot,but you wouldn't known it by his response. Nothing but kindness & a gentle christian soul. And a big bear of a man for certain,with no menace at all in him for his size. So we were close in front on stage & right beside him after,big man. And he had a ton of great things to say about us here in the pacific northwest, and he just loved the beauty of the forest and the wildlife,the wild streams & salmon runs etc. that was all very kind of him & I'll always remember that show,it would have actually been the very first live musical performance I'd ever attended. The ladies on stage kept pointing at my sister cuz she was singing everything word for word,it made her feel so good & she just laughed. A beautiful memory,thank you Hoyt & friends.
A wonderful video that brings back many memories. Hoyt was a great and without a doubt underrated by the music industry. The public should have had more exposure to him I agree, he left us too soon!
This gorgeous voice of Linda Ronstadt was given to her - a beautiful gift she was born with and now this gift has been taken. I'm just glad she did have this beautiful voice for many, many years and hope she can find another avenue to continue in her love for music.
While there may have been better singers within some genres, Ronstadt excelled across all genres. Hers was a clear, strong and pleasing voice. She attacked each song with precision and elicited the last bit of emotion she could squeeze from every key word in every line of every song. She defined the job title of "Recording Artist" Linda Ronstadt is a rare treasure.
One of those magical tunes from two magical voices with the most addicting harmony! Linda's voice seemed to dominate here, but they both complemented each other so well.
First Axton forgets the name of the song, then Ronstadt forgets the words about half way through! If this performance were a minted coin or postage stamp, it would be worth a fortune. Great song. Really takes me back!
To discover this in 2024, how grand life can be and the far-reaching benefits of TH-cam. Everything is perfect, two magnificent singers with a song that's a contender for the greatest of all time, and fantastic live accompaniment. Today's music has nothing by comparison, nor any artists comparable to the great Hoyt Axton and Linda Rondstadt
Are you kidding me!!! This is awesome! The most UNDERAPPRECIATED singer/songwriter with one of the most talented female vocalists EVER!
I thought you
Meant Hoyt. Hoyt is one of the most underrated musicians, writers of all time as well💕
@@clearfield2009
He was also a pretty good actor.
😂 Me, too! @@clearfield2009
My dad LOVED Hoyght!
I don't think there has ever been a better female singer than Linda Ronstadt. In one word she is just "fabulous".
There are other singers whose songs I liked better, and who I thought were more soulful in their interpretation. Bonnie Raitt and Eva Cassidy come to mind. No pop singer I can think of had better pipes, pitch and control than Linda. Well maybe Aretha and a few black singers were in that class. A true musicologist could certainly challenge my claim. :)
Yes Don I Agree
Agreed
Yes it is true...she so uniquely superb....
Judy Collins?
Linda Ronstadt is the greatest singer that ever lived
Barbra Streisand & Elvis Presley would like a word…but Linda’s DEFINITELY part of that conversation.
I was too young to appreciate Linda when she was in her prime. But thank God these videos are here to remind me how awesome she is. No other voice, male or female, is better than hers.
Man I love it when Linda sings like this.
Their two Voices are absolutely incredible together! Hoyts deep bass/Baritone and Linda’s are perfect for duets like this
I just wish she could still sing!!!😢😢😢
@@moonbeamchaosI do, too, for her sake more than ours...she gave us so much for so long.
Two of my favorite voices, both now forever silenced. I've been blessed to have seen them both live!
AMEN💔Had pleasure to meet the both Many years ago
Hoyt very kind to listen to new talent
Linda would let anyone jam with her. 70 yrs. As Bob S, would say "70 yrs, where'd they go?" 💙🤠🎸🎶
My wedding song :)
Would love for you both to flesh out those memories...never had the great pleasure of seeing either of them live. Voices for the ages. Thank you.
Notice how Hoyt couldn't wait to kiss Linda at the end......can't blame him....
chills and tears -- how lucky we are to have this memory
Hoyt was married to my next door neighbors daughter. He came in to town and I had the honor of sitting down to dinner and talking to him. He was a great guy and had some really cool stories. His touring bus was painted sky blue with clouds all over it. He would park it in the street in front of their house. It was easy to tell when he was in town....LOL
I’m 65 years old now… But I had the pleasure of going to Hoyt Axton’s house when I was 20… Over at dollar point in Lake Tahoe. He was mixing the rusty old halo album… And it was my privilege to hear it before it was released.
I got to go there because the fella I was caretaking at the time had business with Hoyt. It was my job to carry my employer Kenny on my back all the way up those stairs to Hoyts House. Was a big old St. Bernard name, fearless sitting on the floor. Of course, I was shy and kept my mouth shut. But Hoyt gave me a Budweiser, I don’t think he knew I was not 21 years old yet.… Fantastic memory!!!!
But when I look at this video… I realize why I had such a crush on Linda. My God she was perfect!!!
Her beauty… And her voice.…
You carried Kenny up the stairs to Hoyt's?
Great singing, both. A simple melody but Ronstadt brings it to another level of sophistication. Her part, the way she voices it, must have been tricky to nail. But then again we’re talking Linda Ronstadt. She could sing country and she could sing operetta and both beautifully and with complete self-assurance.
He was definitely underrated. Beautiful voice and wrote so many good songs.
Agreed!
Linda Ronstadt is one of the best singers ever to grace this planet and if there was a God she would still be singing and giving pleasure to all.
Isn't living in the past wonderful when it comes to such beautiful music????
The very reason for music video, right there man, real song, real players, authentic.
Say what you want but I will say this Hoyt was "ONE HELL OF A SONG WRITER."
Linda is the only singer, IMHO, who sounds BETTER live, no matter what she sings, or who she shares her beautiful voice with! Viva Linda!!
2 DAYS AGO IT WAS LINDA'S 72ND BIRTHDAY. I AM 71 AND I GREW UP WITH HER AND HOYT IN CALIFORNIA. ONCE OR TWICE I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH HOYT'S SHOWS AT THE GOLDEN BEAR BY KNOTT'S BERRY FARM AND A PLACE IN HUNTINGTON BEACH WHERE LINDA JOINED HIM AND SANG THIS SONG. I WILL NEVER FORGET THESE TWO. WOULD SOMEONE DO AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY SHOW ON HOYT AXTON. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND, AND I WAS GLAD I GOT TO SEE HIM.
Saw Hoyt in 1980 at the Palamino Club. When he left the stage I grabbed his hand and he squeezed my hand with that big old bear paw of his. I miss him so much, so talented.
I love this… what a find!
my god she has the voice of a POWERFUL angel. i listen to this video whenever i am down ... and it brings me back to the world.
Wow, Linda just took over the chorus. Love that song.
Absolutely, one of my favourite songs of all time.
10 years after this I was on the road with Hoyt singing backups and this song. Always felt so much pressure on this song as each time he performed it, he seemed to relive his unrequited love for her...so I knew my parts had to be perfect. And, yes I heard the inspiration for "She collects hearts".straight from the horses mouth. I wrote a lot of songs from the top deck of the "honeysuckle rose" during those first four years of my singing career
+Teri Garrison What a beautiful yet sad story....thank you so much for sharing.
+Teri Garrison Hi Teri. I loved Hoyt. I remember seeing him at the Palomino club several times and in Seal beach. When I saw him at the Palamino Club there was a girl from my High School singing with him, Her name was Jana Eberly [maiden name] I always wondered what happened to her. What songs did you write? Cathy
+Cathy Haacke Saw him at Palomino as well-Drove up from San diego
Did you write some songs for him?
+Teri Garrison She that effect on people. I saw her at a Love In when she was with the Stone Ponies. She was just a kid in shorts and a pony tail- a couple of years older than me. However,she lit a torch in me that has lasted lo these many years.
Linda Gives Me goosebumps everytime when they hit the chorus.....just a powerful performance from both of them......RIP Hoyt
I love it! Hoyt Axton; only the Greatest Singer/Songwriter nobody ever heard of. I've loved his music for 30 years... RIP Hoyt, we miss ya....
2023!!! My dad loves this song and now so do I. When the start singing the chorus…so powerfully effortless.
The Greatest of Girl singers. No matter what she sang or who surrounded her she lifted that warm powerful voice in harmony. Very special.
You are right, best set of pipes of any female singer since the invention of recording.
I think that her voice was a great gift from the Creator. No one as yet can climb that high. Hoyt Axton has a wonderful way of putting out words that he turns into beautiful songs .Thank you both for the music I love.
Linda Ronstadt was one of the best and most versatile singers of he generation. She could sing Country, Rock, Pop, Folk and even Light Opera with both control and power.
She’s just amazing. She just sits there so casual and belts out the song so easily.
Not belting
@@deadandburied7626I think he means that she just blasts it out with such power that for the rest of us it would be belting. In fact, when I saw his post I thought I'd posted it because I've used "belting" to describe her power.
I was lucky enough in my younger days to see both Hoyt Axton and Linda Ronstadt at the Troubadour in L.A. They were the only two singers that had such powerful voices that they really didn't need to use microphones. Such talent!
OMG I saw them in Houston in 1973 or 74. Awesome!!!
Way cool Jaynee. I was lucky enough to see him at the Williams Lake stampede. Outdoor concert in the grandstand, I think early 70s . I was pretty young but I still remember his powerful voice
Wow. I can’t even imagine how special that must have been. Two of the greatest, richest, and indeed most powerful voices ever.
I'd like to think in Heaven we'll be able to pick times and places in history that we can just "drop in." The Troubadour in the early 70's would be in my Top 5. What a wonderful way to spend eternity!
I love Linda doing duets.... RIP Hoyt
I love Linda. (Full stop).
Hoyt was a master doing duets with lady singers too RIP Hoyt, gone but never forgotten.
Amen and Amen (!!!!)
I was lucky enough to see Hoyt in Ashland, Oregon; abt 1977 at Southern Oregon College ... and before the concert began, he was watching the audience from his vantage point on a balcony overlooking the large, rowdy audience, as he sipped on a cup of coffee...finally the audience spied him and went to an uproar...he toasted the audience with his cofee and a few minutes later was charming us all on the concert floor with his showmanship, stories and amazing voice...we all miss you Hoyt.
Linda is the best singer in the world 😎
I had the privelidge of shaking this man's hand. Great talent. He left us too soon.
I'm so glad I had the good fortune of growing up through the seventies and early eighties. I got to experience the best in music, movies, and I'd say pop culture in general. This was beautiful......and so was Linda Ronstadt.
Man she could sing.
I asked a guy to enhance this because she is so good. First Cut is the deepest too.
i need to hear linda singing when will i be loved on hoyt axton show thats when i fell in love with linda voice and stayed faithful for 33 years
donna mannon what a darling
I will never forget an evening in 1980 -81with Hoyt performing in a small barn in Santa Cruz with about 50 of us. Hoyt brought the house down with a voice that went straight to your heart . This duet is one of the best with two powerful voices and well loved singers, never to be forgotten.
Her voice, just perfect!
I go back to this video every once in awhile and it always makes me smile. Miss Hoyt and wish Linda the best. She gave us all so much.
One of the most beautiful songs of all time. Why wasn't it a hit?
It was a minor hit, 57th on the country chart in 1975.
It was a hit with us! Recorded it on cassette tape to listen to while traveling. Lion in Winter always gives me goose bumps.
Linda is just beautiful in every possible way. I appreciate Hoyt's singing and his songwriting is second to none; but in terms of range, technique and overall ability, he can't compare to Linda. Which is why he clearly takes a back seat during the chorus.
Hoyt Axton wrote a tune about Ronstadt. "I Collect Hearts" . Her voice was clear, unadorned and heartbreaking. Fascinating without all the pretentious bs - even way back in her Superstardom days - she seemed unimpressed with fame.
In "I Collect Hearts", Hoyt says "I will always love you, Linda." Hank Williams Jr. also wrote a song, "If You Don't Like Hank Williams", in which he says "And I love Linda Ronstadt". Randy Newman also wrote a song about her, "Linda", in which he says that he loves her.
Still gives me goosebumps.
Harvey Jones yup😀
Whoa! What a great sound. Man, I miss Hoy Axton, and Ms. Ronstadt never sounded better.
+jpcfit Just the best ever. I miss Hoyt too....taken from us far too soon.
Wow, this is splendid -- had never heard it before. They sound marvelous together.
This song gives me chills.
Awesome! Linda was so cute in the 70's and Hoyt was great. I love it when they hit the chorus.
Man I loved listening to Hoyt. He will always be at the top of my list.
I saw Hoyt once at the Palamino in L.A. Big Bear of a man.Should be right up there in the Country Hall of Fame.loved his brand of country!
I agree. I saw Hoyt at county fair in about '84-'85 & afterwards my ma ,my dad & a couple others spoke with him about some songs my uncle had written. I suppose he might hear those kind of things a lot,but you wouldn't known it by his response. Nothing but kindness & a gentle christian soul. And a big bear of a man for certain,with no menace at all in him for his size. So we were close in front on stage & right beside him after,big man. And he had a ton of great things to say about us here in the pacific northwest, and he just loved the beauty of the forest and the wildlife,the wild streams & salmon runs etc. that was all very kind of him & I'll always remember that show,it would have actually been the very first live musical performance I'd ever attended. The ladies on stage kept pointing at my sister cuz she was singing everything word for word,it made her feel so good & she just laughed. A beautiful memory,thank you Hoyt & friends.
I was lucky to see Linda in concert twice. Her performances were perfection, and that was the standard she set for herself. And she always met it.
I would die for a voice like Hoy Axton. He had pure talent.
Their voices complement each other very well indeed.
only God could give a voice like linda has WOW AMEN
Just listening to how they harmonize together indicates they had a connection. Great song!
They don’t sing songs like this today. So few great vocals now with all the folks listening to cRAP and hip hop.
A wonderful video that brings back many memories. Hoyt was a great and without a doubt underrated by the music industry. The public should have had more exposure to him I agree, he left us too soon!
Fantastic, I miss this kind of music
That wonderful baritone along with that gorgeous, soaring soprano.
I had every cassette that Hoyt ever made. This duet is one of my favorites
What a gorgeous sound Linda had. She's was so diverse and yet it just comes down to that warmth and cry in her voice.
I met her briefly and I told her she was the best singer that ever lived
that big earrings and that -purple - striped mini dress. she and Johnny Cash! another never to repeated again!
This gorgeous voice of Linda Ronstadt was given to her - a beautiful gift she was born with and now this gift has been taken. I'm just glad she did have this beautiful voice for many, many years and hope she can find another avenue to continue in her love for music.
What a wonderful Duet, genuine & so, so sweet! Your voice will be heard forever Linda! 🥴
What an incredible mix of voices. Absolutely amazing. I could listen to this all day long.
she sings with anyone and makes them sound better... that's her gift... love you Linda
Always loved Hoyt...
While there may have been better singers within some genres, Ronstadt excelled across all genres. Hers was a clear, strong and pleasing voice. She attacked each song with precision and elicited the last bit of emotion she could squeeze from every key word in every line of every song. She defined the job title of "Recording Artist" Linda Ronstadt is a rare treasure.
Yes this is a great song. They sing it very well together.
Two of my favorite singers.And the gorgeous Linda,perhaps the most beautiful woman...ever.Makes me proud to be an Arizona native
Their voices sound so great together.
Two of my favorites of all time, dam they were good together....
One of those magical tunes from two magical voices with the most addicting harmony! Linda's voice seemed to dominate here, but they both complemented each other so well.
Hoyt was a wonderful song writer...great post
The perfect tones, perfect partners. They did deserved this encounter, and we too.
Two greats, best song writer, and a best singer! Peace and love!
Gal just sang better than the others. Super special songbird.
First Axton forgets the name of the song, then Ronstadt forgets the words about half way through! If this performance were a minted coin or postage stamp, it would be worth a fortune. Great song. Really takes me back!
The bass soprano mix of their voices is magical one of the best duets ever ty for sharing wow clap clap clap whistle ♥
Linda...keeping us warm indeed.
The studio track never fails to just blow me away.
Just great. Simply great. Will never get tired of this, never.
I always loved Hoyt's baritone voice.
tysm for posting this song...have loved it for 30 years, their harmonies reach into my soul
A couple of vocal powerhouses in their prime... great harmonies...
Phenomenal!
This is very near the top of my all time favorite duets, and right now, I can't think of what the others might be.
Porter and Dolly. Kenny and Dolly.
I have loved EVERYTHING this Golden Voice graced! Thank you Linda😊
Hoyt and Linda RULE!!!!!!!
Breathtaking.A magical paring! Treasure this
SWEET RESPECTS TOO HOYT . . . . and that gal!
Man...id like to have been 1 foot away from Linda Ronstadt...singin into those beautiful big brown eyes...what a killer song...thanks!
Hoyt wrote some of the best songs and had his own style of singing. Then to add Linda to the mix was awesome. There was a great mix in their voices.
Two perfect voices
Speaking of lions he looks like he's about to pounce!