Willie Nelson said that there are two types of men in this world. The ones who are in love with Linda Ronstadt and the ones who don’t know her.

What I love about this performance is Linda was told not to hug him at the end of the performance, so they kissed instead. They were good friends IRL...

Knew you would love this. This was at the grammy's and apparently the producers were a little worried about the reaction a "mixed" couple might get so Linda made a point of kissing Aaron coz Linda don't take no sh*t. They weren't lovers but simply had huge respect and affection for each other. They did 4 duets on Linda's album 'cry like a rainstorm, howl like the wind'. It shows Linda at her absolute best and if you love a choir, and i suspect you do, you really would enjoy the whole album. Thanks for this one, Britt. Loved it. ❤

Aaron Neville is a great solo artist and also part of a family group called "The Neville Brothers". His version of the songs "Tell It Like It Is" and "Ave Maria" as just beautiful. Linda can literally sing anything. Both are/were so talented.

Aaron and Linda weren't a couple, just close friends who respected each other's enormous talents. They just did not care what anyone thought about a Black man and a White woman singing a love duet, dancing together, and hugging and kissing at the end. This was genuine affection between two great performers.

Greatest duet ever, two fantastic voices at their best . Aaron was so underrated .

They weren't in love, they were in love with singing together, they did a total of 4 duets on her "Cry Like a Rain Storm, Howl Like the Wind" album. All of them are phenomenal tracks.

Aaron Neville was such a a big man but such a gentle soul I DONT KNOW MUCH ❣️❣️❣️

Yes, Britt, an athelete. In an old 'celebrity' magazine, he was once described as, ". . . body of a wrestler, voice of an angel."

Aaron’s unique voice conceals how powerful it is.

Linda has a beautiful amazing range of texture in her voice. Aaron is also out of this world. A stellar performance.

Yes, Aaron is that good. The most impressive for me is two people who both sing with vibrato singing in perfect harmony.

They were not lovers,just artists that admire each other's work and good friends.

I’ve heard Linda talk about Aaron. She said he sang like an angel. She has such a high regard for his singing.

Very perceptive at the end noting how Linda modulated her voice perfectly to match Aaron's (knowing she could sing the chandeliers off the ceiling if she wanted to). And please let's recognize the brilliance of the writing, another banger by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil who have spent the last 60 years writing some of the most beautiful songs ever.

Linda keeps her harmony softer than Aaron's lead by just the right amount, and then gets louder when she takes lead. It's like a beautiful vocal dance.

There are 5 Neville brothers, and they are an outstanding R&B Soul group...

Aaron- Louisiana born & raised!! What a voice & a big ol teddy bear in real life! ❤️

Aaron Neville is one of the greatest singers of our time!!!

One of the most beautiful duets. Both have fabulous voices. Also check out Linda's first big hit in 1967 "Different Drum" with The Stone Poneys. Other hits were "Hurt So Bad", "You're No Good", "Long Long Time", "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "Desperado", Tracks Of My Tears" etc.

He guest-starred on her 1989 album "Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind." Another big hit duet of theirs from the album was "All My Life" (which became a big wedding song), and they also dueted on the gorgeous song "When Something is Wrong with My Baby." They weren't a real-life couple. Aaron and his brothers (as The Neville Brothers), out of New Orleans, had hits going back to the '60s. Aaron with his amazing vibrato was rediscovered and came on strong again in the '80s and '90s (which prompted the pairing with Linda).

Aaron is just that good. He is the real deal as well! Aaron & Linda did a handful of duets together appearing on each others albums every now and then. The two of them together, it just doesn't get any better. For real. 😊

They were actually asked to "sell it" and they were both kind of apprehensive about it. Apparently Aaron Neville's wife, who was in the audience, told him they really should sell it. Such a beautiful performance, they certainly snared me. I am sure that these two artists do actually love each other deeply, just not in the way the song sounds.

Let's face it, everyone loved Linda. And Aaron Neville is just that good. Check him out, and the Neville Brothers as well.

I love this man's voice. Could listen to him all day long.

I think Britt is starting to realize how versatile Linda was. Oh yeah. Loved Aaron too.

Aaron's voice was unique and Linda's was among the best female voices in all recorded music. Separately, they were both headliners...but together, the blend was pure magic. Although "Don't Know Much" was most popular, two more of their duets are just as beautiful: "All My Life" ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hslzaLFimKqXj40.html ) and "Please Remember Me" ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq5dqr2C25PVhaM.html ). This rendition of "Please Remember Me" is somewhere in my lifetime Top 5 list of all popular music.

Linda lived down here in New Orleans and so did he. Always loved that song. They were both great artist and he is a legend down here and he has some brothers and sister that are also musicians.

They are so wonderful together - and Aaron's singing always makes my eyes cloudy... ❤

One of the best duets of all time! I could watch it a 1000 times!

When they finished recording this in the studio, Aaron said to Linda “I’ll see you at the Grammys”. He knew it was going to be a winner

I am so happy you have discovered Aaron Neville..his voice is sublime! He sang with his brothers for yrs…still is I’m sure. Bird on a Wire is just stunning, Britt, you would love it! Linda and him dueted a few times and each time was fire. Thank you for this! Peace and Love from 🇨🇦

“Ave Maria” by Aaron Neville is absolutely breathtaking ❤

I remember watching this during the original broadcast and thought this was one of the best duets I had ever heard.

Bob Dylan said Aaron Neville is his favorite singer. His song "Tell It Like It Is" is a must-listen. He also sang with his brothers.

In answer to your question, they did have a relationship that ended in 1992. Today, she has little voice due to illness. Those gorgeous notes will never again tickle her throat. We ost a true talent from the stage and will miss her. So glad you saw what they once had together. :D

When Linda was in New Orleans she attended a show with the Neville Brothers and Aaron was encouraged to call her up. Afterwards when they recorded the song, Aaron told her he would see her at the Grammys and this was from that show. When the song won the Grammy he thanked Linda first and she had to remind him he should thank his wife as well.

I get major goosebumps every time I hear Linda Ronstadts voice. Her musical biography (those she’s written for etc…) is absolutely Incredible! ♥️🎶♥️ SO MUCH RESPECT!

Linda is so good a singer if you didn't catch it she matched his vibrato towards the end (5:20 on) making it blend insanely. This was beautiful. Favorite Linda story; she decided to do a Latin music album, the label said it would ruin her career, she then went on to make the album and all it did was become the biggest selling Latin music album in American history. Take that label LOL. The Neville Bros. had some really good music as well. Linda and Aaron were good friends that's all.

The Neville brothers are LEGENDS.

Aaron has a band with his brothers "The Neville Brothers" and they are my favorite band of all time. Their whole Yellow Moon album is perfection. And yes he is football player muscle-y. I was backstage at 1 show & walked past Aaron who was wearing a sleeveless shirt and I can tell you that man was BUFF. Like his arms were bigger around than my thighs!

Aaron Neville is a vocal GOD in my eyes. I cry everytime i hear this song, its so beautiful !!!!

This is one of the most awesome duets I’ve ever heard (and I’m 66 years old). The harmonies are just sensational! Lindaa is so careful not let her powerful voice overshadow Aaron’s beautifully gentle tones. Pure perfection!

I remember every time he came on the radio it was instant recognition. Then came the swooning. He was such a beautiful man.

This was my wedding waltz song and 30 years later we are still feel the same ❤❤❤😊

The look ... The Passion was real They were very good friends...

Totally got chills watching this again!

Aaron Neville has the voice of an angel. He and his brothers are Louisiana natives. Some of my favorite songs of his: "Everybody Plays the Fool" "Louisiana 1927" (about the Great Mississippi flood that killed nearly a million people in LA and MS) "Angola Bound" (Angola is a notorious Louisiana prison) "Somewhere, Somebody" "All My Life" (another duet with Linda) "Warm Your Heart" "I Bid You Goodnight" And with his brothers: "Tell It Like It Is" and "Bird on a Wire" and "Brother John / Iko Iko / Jambalaya" (a medley)

One of the greatest duets ever. Linda was opera trained.

I can't believe you haven't heard Aaron Neville. Both of these singers are fantastic.

Another incredible duet of an amazing song by true professionals in perfect harmony. Aaron's "It feels like rain" is not a song to be missed!

The Neville Brothers of New Orleans are legends of soul music!!! All the ladies adored Aaron. ❤😊 A couple more great ones: James Ingram and Patti Austin: Baby, Come to Me Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack- I Celebrate My Love ( 70’s?) Ingram and Linda on Somewhere Out There from An American Tail. ❤ Just for starters! ❤We had the great love songs!!! Aaron’s big solo hit was Tell It Like It Is. ❤

I’ve always loved his voice and it matches so well with Linda! Thanks 👵🏼☮️💜

I don't know much but I know this is absolutely beautiful and the words in this song ring out true 🔥🔥🔥 and so are the words of your reaction, Britt 😊😊😊

Aaron is THAT dude . his voice is one of a kind

Linda is in the top 3 voices of all time.. Fight me.

Possibility The Best Love Song EVER

The first time I heard his voice over the radio I had chills all over. Their voices are just so beautiful together ❤

This was our wedding song. Married now for 33 years.

This brought such tears 😭 to my eyes. My husband and I loved it so. Incredibly beautiful, it perfectly expresses the deep love we've shared for 42 years. He was my big strong guy with a tender heart of gold and I was the only woman in the world. My husband's early onset dementia means those glorious memories are all mine now and it's happy tears when I am transported back to our days of youth and golden love. Treasure those you love, life is so short. Love is forever.

I met all of the Neville Brothers when I worked at Tower Records in the French Quarter in the 90's. Jim

One of the greatest duets in music history…Aaron voice here is other worldly

This beautiful, sappy song was a huge hit!

One of the greats of all time Aaron Neville - and who doesn't love Linda Ronstadt. I think they were obviously great friends with great respect for each other.

Aaron Neville has the voice of a angel!

Neville is a physical beast, but his voice is so gentle and welcoming. Linda was almost out of her comfort range trying to accommodate his voice and its ridiculous upper register. the guy is a freak of nature, Linda was amazing, was a great performance. a good one to show in this day and age.

Neville’s voice was like a viola, or violin. Linda’s voice is like an oboe. Together this is a stunning performance.

Aaron Neville is Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Perhaps one of my all time favorites .... Besides I LOVE each individually ❣️❣️❣️😍

From what I've seen in interviews they had a very special friendship. Beautiful song.

I had the privilege of seeing arron Neville in a room that seated 50 people what a gift that man was given and shared and overcame

2 of the greatest singers of our time ❤

Amazing performance aaron neville is an amazing singer earth angel and bird on a wire are equally amazing performances

Their performance of this song is definitely swoon worthy.

I saw Aaron Neville years ago with his family's band The Neville Brothers. Aaron came out with a cut off sleeves jean jacket, his arms as big as my legs, like he could rip someones head off, then he opened his mouth and sang like a song bird. It was the most bizarre juxtaposition I've ever seen, haha

One of the best duets ever!

When they recorded this song while they knew of each other, they hadn't met yet. With the airplay of this hit they had to play road dates together and special guest appearances at each others shows. They became good friends and their families became friends. That's all.

Both beautifu/talented people. I grew up listening to both. I M 73RS OLD & STILL A GREAT FAN.

Quote: According to reports, they were even dubbed the “First Couple of Pop Music.” However, Linda and Aaron ended their romance in 1992. She's been living and loving her life as a single mom ever since!

I had forgotten how much I loved his voice.. Thank you for bringing this back to me

Aaron Neville has a wonderful voice. One of my favorite songs by him is "Everybody Plays the Fool". Linda Ronstadt has done everything from country to pop to rock to opera. Check out "Poor Wandering One" from THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. She also put out an album in Spanish, celebrating her father's Mexican heritage. Her last name is German and goes back to a male ancestor who came to North America from Germany several generations back. Her voice is so beautiful and she sang songs from nearly every genre, which really makes my heart break to know how her health has deteriorated. Now she is unable to sing at all. Patsy Cline will always be my favorite female singer, but Linda is definitely my next fav. We are so fortunate to have her recordings.

Linda gave love another shot with Aaron in 1989. The music icon and the R&B and soul vocalist recorded a handful of duets together throughout their relationship

Beautiful performance, great reaction!

BRITT I'M SO HAPPY YOU GOT THIS ONE. ISN'T IT AMAZING AND NEVILLE CAN DO BEAUTIFUL ON HIS SOLO. BUT TOGETHER WHAT MAGIC.❤❤ THANK YOU..

I've always loved that song. Those lyrics are so amazing "I don't know much, but I know I love you...and that may be all I need to know".

Linda was a master at singing harmonies

You need to hear Aaron Neville "Tell it like it is" So beautiful.

Musical Magic! Thanks for keeping great music alive!

Aaron Neville and his brother had a bad "The Neville Brothers" and a solo career. Great Music, his song 'Tell It Like It Is' is a masterpiece, or Hercules (killer song/his voice so good). Linda admired his voice so much, and they were close friends. Give him and The Neville Brothers a listen. New Orleans Soul/Funk/Magic.

I remember that performance. It was magical even in black and white with mono sound.

They were very good friends and did a lot of songs together over the years.

Two people with amazing voices.

Arron belongs to a whole family of singers from NOLA. I think this was from the Oscars this song was from American Tale, I think.

This is my favorite duet of all time. Both outstanding singers! If you'd like another surprise, listen to "The Grand Tour" which was a country hit by George Jones and covered by Aaron Neville. It will knock your socks off. He sang it for a tribute to George Jones, with George in the crowd and they went crazy!

two voices from heaven

I heard that linda said of this duet that he could sing with a typewriter and sound good.

They have been very close friends for years; to my understanding she was close to his wife as well. P. S. Totally unrelated, but I am so struck by both how pretty you are as well as being very well spoken. I really enjoy listening to you.👍👍

Loved their friendship. Amazing duet.

This was a 80 big hit back in the late 80's

This was immediately 🔥❤️‍🔥🔥 with radio and retail back in the day! It was a touching and convincing performance. An ideal pairing, vocally, as it turned out.