Linda Ronstadt is BAR NONE the finest interpreter of songs EVER in the history of recording artists using that unmistakably awesome voice of hers and applying it to ANY GENRE of music....she has a knack for taking someone else's song, adding her own flavor and spicing it up to produce a hit record, be it rock, country, easy listening, mariachi, contemporary classics, or pop - SHE'S THE BOMB! Notice the striking resemblance of her (early photos) with another rising pop sensation - Selena Gomez.
the 80s was sumthin else for her. her voice was in its absolute mindboggling prime, and of course it was always one of the top 5
she was Opera Penzance, glam rock, traditional pop standards, mexicano regional, real country Trio, pop rock Neville- and each with authentic costumes and bands and orchestras
nobody ever did anythig like than in their career
I'm not surprised Linda sounds this great live, after all she's one of the best ever! The thing that surprises me is the acceptance of the lack of real talent in so many of today's vocalists.
And she sounds this good live! I have never heard her sing an off note, it just comes so naturally, without even trying. There is no one alive today who can sing like that! NO ONE!
@bananastewss I have heard her start to sing off key only twice- just a little off- only for about 2 seconds. She was not feeling well either time... only two times ou tof counless performances!!
What a voice! Nobody else can be on so many old tapes with pitifull sound quality like this one= = and still come through and totally kick ass! Amazing! Amazing smile at the end too! WHEW!
I've seen Linda quite a few times over many years. What always struck me about her was that inbetween songs, she'd talk in a whisper so that you could barely hear her. Then, she'd start singing and blow you out of your seat.
@csmelen I know! She is just so pretty here- and those eyes OMG!!!!= = they could hynotize any hetero man. I watched one video in which she was singing with a man- looking into her eyes- - he forgot the words to the song- messed it all up. When asked what happened, he said he looked into those endless big brown eyes and forgot everything but his name lol lol
You see what she puts into her music totally real fellings and emotions from experiences. You dont see that anymore from music it's fast food and ready to sell. Anything to make a buck and no more talent.
Wow! I wouldn't mind betting that if some contemporary female singers watched this video, they would be saying "I wish I could do that." Absolutely stunning!
Great Voice ! Its one of those Memorex Moments. She could shatter glass with her voice. She has a great set of pipes and takes it to highs without yelling or sceaming like so called singers today. Linda your voice is pure and smooth as silk!
Her "pale" look with the dark lipstick was very early 1980s like the other Rock Queens at the time - Pat Benatar, Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett, Debby Harry, Heart, and Fleetwood Mac.
She is still the one that can make music worthy of being called music! still great after all these years!
hgrebnesor 6 months ago
@hgrebnesor Completely agree
woolyhairs 6 months ago
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Linda Ronstadt is BAR NONE the finest interpreter of songs EVER in the history of recording artists using that unmistakably awesome voice of hers and applying it to ANY GENRE of music....she has a knack for taking someone else's song, adding her own flavor and spicing it up to produce a hit record, be it rock, country, easy listening, mariachi, contemporary classics, or pop - SHE'S THE BOMB! Notice the striking resemblance of her (early photos) with another rising pop sensation - Selena Gomez.
Korvinski 8 months ago
yaaa - belt it out - and check out those lips from when it comes!
Catlovertea4 10 months ago
@Catlovertea4 DSLS???? lol
Lindawatcher 9 months ago
@Lindawatcher :)
Catlovertea4 8 months ago
the 80s was sumthin else for her. her voice was in its absolute mindboggling prime, and of course it was always one of the top 5
she was Opera Penzance, glam rock, traditional pop standards, mexicano regional, real country Trio, pop rock Neville- and each with authentic costumes and bands and orchestras
nobody ever did anythig like than in their career
theblueangel28 1 year ago 2
no one better
patdevitto 1 year ago 2
one of the most underrated singers ever. what a shame. she so belongs in the Hall of Fame
hairychest7865 1 year ago 3
Linda does a fabulous job on this Joe South song....love it!!
AGibsonJ 1 year ago 2
I'm not surprised Linda sounds this great live, after all she's one of the best ever! The thing that surprises me is the acceptance of the lack of real talent in so many of today's vocalists.
deadontherange 1 year ago
And she sounds this good live! I have never heard her sing an off note, it just comes so naturally, without even trying. There is no one alive today who can sing like that! NO ONE!
bananastewss 1 year ago 2
@bananastewss I have heard her start to sing off key only twice- just a little off- only for about 2 seconds. She was not feeling well either time... only two times ou tof counless performances!!
Lindawatcher 1 year ago
What a voice! Nobody else can be on so many old tapes with pitifull sound quality like this one= = and still come through and totally kick ass! Amazing! Amazing smile at the end too! WHEW!
Lindawatcher 1 year ago 2
My all time fave Linda track...
SoEightiesItHurts 1 year ago
I REALLY THINK LINDA IS THE GREATEST POP SINGER OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!
dannys2222 1 year ago 4
WHAT YEAR IS THIS ANYWAYS??
dannys2222 1 year ago
@dannys2222 I am not sure- about 1984-1985 or so I think..... God she looks delicious in that dress... even better I'm beting- without it! hee hee
Lindawatcher 1 year ago
And why isn't this woman in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? I'm juts saying.
deeway1963 1 year ago
This was about 30 seconds before she went on the big band kick. One of my favorites of her stuff. Great live performance, too.
JWROWE3 1 year ago
Arguably one of the best pop vocalists of the century. This is also the reason I own her "Get Closer" CD."
booreyrey 1 year ago
One of the top pop vocalists of the past century!
booreyrey 1 year ago
ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO HEAR HER!
vrussek1 1 year ago
I've seen Linda quite a few times over many years. What always struck me about her was that inbetween songs, she'd talk in a whisper so that you could barely hear her. Then, she'd start singing and blow you out of your seat.
RobdaVegasMailman 1 year ago
@RobdaVegasMailman PLEASE DONT BE SO BITCHY!!! THAT IS JUST LINDA,S STYLE DEAR!!!!!
dannys2222 1 year ago
Still in her covers period here. Cover of a Billy Joe Royal song. Made #37 in Billboard.
DaveWollenberg 2 years ago
Beauty and talent.
I think I may still be in love with her after all of these years - lol. (since she was with the Stone Poneys in 1967).
Just a completely amazing woman
boothl232 2 years ago 9
I could look into those big brown eyes all night long!
csmelen 1 year ago
@csmelen I know! She is just so pretty here- and those eyes OMG!!!!= = they could hynotize any hetero man. I watched one video in which she was singing with a man- looking into her eyes- - he forgot the words to the song- messed it all up. When asked what happened, he said he looked into those endless big brown eyes and forgot everything but his name lol lol
Lindawatcher 1 year ago
Nice camera work. I guess "zoom" buttons on cameras were new and cool back then. Linda sounds great as usual. What else did she sing on that show?
WeegeeSteichen 2 years ago
One of Linda's best from her "Get Closer" cd! Never thought I would ever find a live performance of this--thanks for posting!!
bze2nlz1 2 years ago 2
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bze2nlz1 2 years ago
You see what she puts into her music totally real fellings and emotions from experiences. You dont see that anymore from music it's fast food and ready to sell. Anything to make a buck and no more talent.
IhateUallman 2 years ago 2
Wow! I wouldn't mind betting that if some contemporary female singers watched this video, they would be saying "I wish I could do that." Absolutely stunning!
junkers290 2 years ago
Great song & performance from Linda. The show is actually 'RUSSELL HARTY' not as you have it. 5*
fannycraddock99 2 years ago
Great Voice ! Its one of those Memorex Moments. She could shatter glass with her voice. She has a great set of pipes and takes it to highs without yelling or sceaming like so called singers today. Linda your voice is pure and smooth as silk!
joewger 2 years ago 14
She sure is! ..... and a real cutie too!
Lindawatcher 2 years ago
@joewger YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!! LINDA IS FLAWLESS!!!! SHE IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST POP SINGERS OF ALL TIME!!!! AMAZING SINGER!!!!!!!!!
dannys2222 1 year ago 3
y, incredible voice
ashford1 2 years ago
Either way- gorgous and wonderfull as usual!
Lindawatcher 2 years ago
Her "pale" look with the dark lipstick was very early 1980s like the other Rock Queens at the time - Pat Benatar, Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett, Debby Harry, Heart, and Fleetwood Mac.
nrthdude1 2 years ago
Wow. I have never seen this one!! Awesome!!
Freezeoptionpass 2 years ago
she i so good . she never fails . her upper register is a kick
smokelean 3 years ago
I adore Linda!- but she looks a little frazeled, pale, and tired here to me? Still delicious- but tired....grin
Lindawatcher 3 years ago
This may be her most difficult song to sing - - - for me not for her ;-)
YouTubulizer 3 years ago
no thats not difficult for her
anacletocoronado 2 years ago
Cool - that's a rarity.
BRIANJAMESTOMLINSON 3 years ago