Linda Ronstadt had a wonderful ability to bring out the emotional vulnerability in these songs. Her doe eyed retro forties look worked perfectly with the songs as well.
I remember renting a video of Linda with the Nelson Riddle orchestra. It had this song as well as others from 'What's New' and 'Lush Life.' I really would like to find this video again.
Linda looks and sounds fantastic even with crappy video and audio like this. If another person on the planet can sing this song better, I haven't heard of them. I'm glad I can say I saw her do this and all the others live, because there won't be another Linda ever.
This recording is not very good, and Linda was not at her best voice. But her looks combine the best of Edith Piaf and Judy Garland. The song is one of the greatest torch songs ever, thanks to its composer, Jule Styne, whom I think of as the American Puccini. He is best known for the musical Gypsy and Streisand's "People."
Much better than Carley and Sinatra version for sure.
Ansel297 5 days ago
Splendid.... She is an American Classic!!!
FLE22P 1 year ago
Incomparable. This lady is all-time fabulous. Nelson Riddle sure doesn't hurt....
fenley69 1 year ago
Incomparable. This lady is all-time fabulous. Nelson Riddle sure doesn't hurt....
fenley69 1 year ago
Incomparable. This lady is all-time fabulous.
fenley69 1 year ago
You need to get a better recording...this one sucks...Big time
daddybearchuck 1 year ago
Linda Ronstadt had a wonderful ability to bring out the emotional vulnerability in these songs. Her doe eyed retro forties look worked perfectly with the songs as well.
spackar 1 year ago
I remember renting a video of Linda with the Nelson Riddle orchestra. It had this song as well as others from 'What's New' and 'Lush Life.' I really would like to find this video again.
s2suede 2 years ago
Hay Man don't knock it. It's better than nothing!
geiadude 2 years ago
If you respect Ms. Ronstadt, you'll take down this video or repost with decent sound.
MollyMaryMahoney 2 years ago
bad audio quality, exceptional Linda, amazing lyrical poetry, wish I wrote it! moving, voice like a bell........
wilburhuckle 2 years ago
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tsuzuki1014 2 years ago
Linda looks and sounds fantastic even with crappy video and audio like this. If another person on the planet can sing this song better, I haven't heard of them. I'm glad I can say I saw her do this and all the others live, because there won't be another Linda ever.
reedunculous 2 years ago
no a wet telephone sounds better! what the fuck - over? hey dip did you ever hear of Sony??!!! DUH!!!!
MietzMietzMietz 2 years ago
Inexcusably bad sound quality, like an ancient telephone. That's gotten wet.
dixieflyersta 3 years ago
This recording is not very good, and Linda was not at her best voice. But her looks combine the best of Edith Piaf and Judy Garland. The song is one of the greatest torch songs ever, thanks to its composer, Jule Styne, whom I think of as the American Puccini. He is best known for the musical Gypsy and Streisand's "People."
alnot01 4 years ago
Can't disagree with that one, Creep. She's wonderful!
Ellipsis1771 4 years ago 3
No one sings this song better than Linda.
thatcreepcanroll 4 years ago 2
Except Frank Sinatra.
atty1chgo 2 years ago