This has to be one of the most heart-breaking songs in history! It's hard to say you can "enjoy" a song like this, but you CAN. Sometimes listening to a sad song can make you feel better when you are sad yourself.

She was just a baby here and grew into arguably the greatest all around female vocalist of any time.Try Blue Bayou, Desperado,Your no Good,Down so Low.She also sang Mariachi and Opera from Pirate's of Penzance

Wow, you’re the first person who really got the meaning of the song. Love your reactions

Linda has one of the most beautiful voices ever.......

Linda Ronstadt had the most beautiful voice on the planet for many years until it was stolen by a neurological disorder. A wonderful performer in every sense and a beautiful human being. That performance you mentioned was at the Tennessee State Prison with Johnny Cash in 1974. She’s the best🌺✌️

I don't care how many times..years of this beautiful song and it still brings tears to my eyes. One of the best. Thank you Linda, I wish you peace, love and comfort.

Linda was adept at coloring her voice. When you listen to this with your eyes closed you can hear the heartache in every word she sings.

Props to songwriter Gary White but Linda brings the beauty, pain and emotion to the words

OMG LOOK HOW YOUNG SHE IS ....AND SO PRETTY ❣️❣️❣️ THAT VOICE....CHILLS 🤗🤗🤗

Linda could sing aany genre and make it her own. She did an album I’ve given as baby shower gifts. Dedicated to the one I love. She took popular songs and had them arranged as lullabies. Really worth a listen even if you don’t react to any.

Love Linda and love this song. The studio version actually has a third verse which she doesn’t sing here - you should listen to it sometime!

I’ve loved Linda since the 70’s! I was fortunate enough to see her in concert in the early 80’s and she was awesome! I remember the ticket cost $7.50! 😎👵🏼✌🏼

I really enjoy watching your generation listen to the music from the 60s and 70s and get to experience all That raw Talent that no longer exist unfortunately !

She's a perfectionist, thank God. Been a fan since Stone Ponies.

Linda has a beautiful voice and did write a few of her own songs but for the most part she sang other people's music often helping those composers get a solid start in the music business. Her bands were always top tier as well. I have seen her live a few times, always an excellent show. I even had the opportunity to see her live a couple of times in small venues where it was a very intimate atmosphere. Her voice is so emotive, she can send chills and goosebumps through you or make you cry. Thank you for your reaction.

This version was shortened for TV. There is a three-verse version around. Also, "Tracks of my Tears" and "Love is a Rose" are possible next ones.

Linda is a living legend with an amazing catalogue of music :)

She's the G.O.A.T

Who in their right mind would take a pass on Linda? I've had a crush on her since high school and I'm 70 Yrs old.

I have been listening to this beautiful song, voice for years, and every single time I hear it, I break down in tears. It's that powerful.

Cry...instantly...from that 1st note, every damn time .

Her back up Band Were the the Eagles, her Dad Spanish, Tucstoned Az, she's got Dozens ❤🎉😂

When she went on her own, her back up band were The Eagles (Hotel California) before they formed the Eagles band?. That’s what a badass artist she was.❤

Linda Ronstadt is the greatest, most versatile female vocalist of her generation.

Linda is one of the greatest of all singers ever, her range will amaze you, sample more of her music. She sings spanish, opera, rock, pop, and such. She has since stopped singing professionally, her voice was damaged. But she is not sad, she has he such an amazing life, you should see the documentary on her.

Linda is one of the greatest voices of all time. You have to check out Desperado, Blue Bayou and Hurts so Bad (just a few of many). She could sing any style or genre. Such a beautiful soul.

Her performance of “Down so low” in Germany 1976 is amazing! Great blues track.

Now you have to hear her version of "Desperado" for the belt at the end. Pure power.

Aww. that was a shortened version. The full version has the line "I think I'm gonna miss you for a long long time"... when she's finally realizing her love will go unanswered and she needs to move on. I think many people have been in that spot... I know I have. A masterpiece song.

Your no good is really great❤

The hats are sombreros and Linda is of Mexican heritage.

I saw her in concert when I was in high school. My absolute favorite song that she did was You're no Good.

Her backup musicians later became the Eagles

They're making a movie on her life and they have chosen Selena Gomez to play Her !

They don't make women singers like this anymore. Especially not that garbage that's around these days. Really beautiful reaction, Shon. Great job.

Virtuoso singing NOT screaming. She doesn’t rush or wail or over emote, which is all too common with singers more intent on proving they are divas than feeling the song. Proving she is the ultimate singer.

Linda is great singing anything

I don't think there were any guys i knew that didn't 'have it' big time for Linda back then in the early 70's. I think a big part of that was her mix of German - Mexican heritage. -- seemed to be an alluring blend.

Please react to HEATWAVE LIVE by Linda Randstad and TUMBLING DICE Live from Atlanta 1977 concert as the girl can rock too!!

If you want a premiere Linda Ronstadt experience, please react to her singing “Down So Low” when she performs it live in Germany. Linda is a virtuoso performer who sings in about 6 different genres, and each one, with skill, talent, and artistry that was pure alchemy. She takes my breath away.

She had such a beautiful voice but sadly she was struck with a disease similar to Perkins disease that has affected part of her brain that controls her voice so sadly she is not able too sing anymore thank God we have all these videos and recordings of her beautiful voice.

She's top notch

Poetic beauty in the lyrics as well as her delivery. The emotion projected in her voice adds so much to the overall piece. Goosebumps and a bit of eye watering every time I hear this.

You must check out the studio version of this song. The live version cuts out two verses that make the song so much better. And of course her voice is immaculate.

Gary B. White wrote this gem. He should get some mention and credit.

She has such a great voice, it sounds like it is aching and has all these tones that bring out your feelings. Great reaction

Glad you're discovering one of the greatest voices of all time.

Linda has the most beautiful voice. Love your reactions keep up the great job. I'm not sure if you have heard heard blue byou

Just found your channel! You do and awesome job reviewing music! Your comment s are from the heart!👍

Shon love her music, lyrics, and stage presences! She is ALL OF IT! I was 14 when her breakthrough song came out (1967) Beat of a different Drum (another relationship song!

This is a "if you really need a good cry listen to me" song.

Hi Shon, This song always just pierces my heart. Linda was one of the voices of a generation along with Karen Carpenter. I’m glad you found the strength of her voice. Another favorite song of hers is “Alison” which was written by Elvis Costello. Linda is a rabbit hole and there are so many variations on the songs she sings, yes including Latin songs of her heritage. I’m going to give you a sideways recommendation. It’s from a young lesser known artist. Her name is Tori Holub. When people say no one sings songs like this one anymore. I say have you heard Tori, that’s exactly what she’s doing. And doing justice to them. First a Short video for proof of concept. She covered Long Long Time, recently. So it’s a great sample of her voice. Then I’ll give you my actual request. kzfaq.infoRSJuR7VGkcY?si=wMk26sec01n1H45S If you like what you heard from above then let’s go to her recent full length song. It’s a cover but done in a new arrangement just for Tori. The song is the Ray Charles classic; Georgia On My Mind. I have a related question, as you are listening to Georgia, and you’re a coach on The Voice. How fast are you slamming the red button? Georgia: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ermffZCe19KVnXU.htmlsi=m9oPNz0LojLmOGhu I hope you react to lesser known artists with an amazing voice. Thanks for your time, enjoy!. Joe

Linda is the best my favorite female artist!

..................Wow and that was live !

There is a longer version out there somewhere on KZfaq. Beautiful lyrics, music and voice.

So touching . Perfect voice for this one .

Love Linda!

Check out the duet with Aaron Neville- Don’t Know Much

Love this song and she has many other hits, but my favorite is Blue Bayou.

If only I had a dollar for every time I sang this song into my hairbrush. She was the reason I became a musician. No one comes close. Thank you Shon you are my fav ❤

If you want a taste of why we old farts rave about going to concerts in the 70's check this one out. It is Linda Ronstadt in Germany in 1976. There is a German music show (I think it is still on) that would broadcast full concerts and some they taped are still available. This is one of those. Just Linda, her voice, and her backing band giving us some incredible music. This is all so many musicians gave us. No costume changes, no pyrographics, no fancy visuals, just great music. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bah7qteikrymfnU.html

Love her, and this song

Saw her in concert ❤

best singer ever.....Love her

Shon your musics robbing your soul

There's actually three verses to this song.

Beautiful

There's a more acoustic version at the Playboy house back then.

Listen some of her more rock oriented stuff, Linda was amazing!

I had a crush on a guy my cousin was dating, and subsequently married. Every time I hear this song I think of Ronny.

Thanks for the thoughtful reaction Shon. But just an FYI for all, this was a shortened version of the original song. The full version (with lyrics) really fills out the story, and you can find it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtNgiZypzs7DdJc.html

Well ding dang but you picked the wrong video to watch of this song.This is an abridged version of the song(there is another verse).I don't know if this was originally shortened because of time during the performance(those things happened back in the day) or that somewhere along the way,this just was clipped short.If you check with the lyrics you will see what I am talking about. It is really worth it to hear the full song.

The Eagles used to be her backing band!!!! Think about that!!!!!!

Kills me every time.

Also love all of your music videos and the different ranges you watch in hell you can appreciate them all. Lots of them are my generation which was 60s, 70s 80s and 90s. Linda Ronstadt covered all those starting in the 70s and had the best female voice ever except may be Karen Carpenter. It was very hard for me to take a chance and listen to this, because two of Linda songs bring back so quickly the heartbreak of one man that those two songs take me right back to that spot, which is what love songs do when you connect them to a certain relationship, the two of hers and then plus George Harrison’ss What Is Life, Which I do recommend you play cause it’s a great tune… Another one dedicated to his wife, Patty Boyd, who had so many songs written about her from George and Eric Clapton. She sure was a muse to big rock stars, ha ha. Yes please listen to George’s what is life kzfaq.info/get/bejne/npN0gLBnlsClpp8.htmlsi=WzKNYGrR_7UqLFCm & Linda’s Guess it Doesn’t Matter Anymore kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNh2rNud3t6UiZc.htmlsi=DhIIcv92CyviFnoW

Love this song. The album version is a bit longer as it has a 3rd verse.

So talented! Always enjoy your reactions! Please react to Stop Draggin' My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty.

Can't wait for this!! You gonna flip!

Missing some content and context with this version, it's abbreviated from the studio version and missing a full verse/stanza. Still good but not the full representation of the song and her talent. Great review though. You continue to dial in the meaning of the lyrics and the meat of the song, and you have a great appreciation of good music of any genre.

One of my favorite musicians you gotta check out is Charlie A'Court, I don't mind if you react to his stuff or just enjoy it off camera. He's one of Canada's great Blues musicians.

Please react to Joni Mitchell, "For Free", live BBC 1970.

Now please do Blue train. Same. Person

Please play scarecrow in the garden.by Chris Stapleton.thank you Vonnie.🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

Unfortunately this was done for TV. It had to fit in the alloted time slot so they cut the whole 3rd verse. It's not the complete song.

I’m surprised nobody has recommended Joni Mitchell to you. She is among the many singer-songwriter groups and artists who collaborated in Laurel Canyon LA California area in the late 60’s through the 70’s which included Jackson Browne who you recently reacted to. Joni is considered to be one of the best of her time. My personal favorites would be A Case of You, River, Both Sides Now, and Help Me. Amazing.

Loving the content...can I recommend you react to Paolo Nutini-iron sky Live Abbey Road session. The vocals are unreal easily one of the best Live performances you will ever see the band everyone on point!!! As you say a "definite playlist".

and she's beautiful......just sayin

I got a song suggestion: “Cooler Than Me” by Mike Posner. You should definitely check it out man.

How music has declined

Shes areal singer she dont need hyp apure singer not an auto tune pretender

It's so sad that voice is permanently silenced by Parkinson's. What a sin.

You pause and talk too much!