Flawless

Truth!

And lovely to boot.

Tefft is an ancestral name for me. My fourth great grandmother was Amanda Maud Tefft Salisbury. Roots in RI, born in NY.

Angels didn't need those things. Truly a Great.

"One woman, one piano, one microphone." 100% correct, but a million hearts, you forgot that little part. Count me as one of them.

Right on. BTW get lost. You're a nuisance KZfaqr. Thanks, girl.

Truth! Voice of an angel. I so wish there could be a way to heal her...

@@mountainoceankath Yes.

@@mountainoceankath there i but they can't patent it so no $$$$

My sentiments exactly.

Her version is better

She gave Henley and Frey their first big break and encouraged them to start their own band.

Not anymore. But I'm pretty sure Don is willing to share.

Agreed

Same. Right there w/ya Keep on Rockin’ Brother

I've lost it all...too late

It's never too late brother. Hang tough, keep your head up and keep on fighting

The best of times

Yeah, me too. Don't think I've ever heard such a crystal clear voice. As we say in Fenland, bless her heart. x

I saw the Eagles earlier this year, they sounded perfect and played to the studio version on all songs. Don Henley’s voice was smooth as silk. Same with ELO, perfection.

Same!!but I remember the boys all the long hair😊

You are absolutely correct !! We were lucky to live in those times.

Yes! It’s as though there’s no great music any more! Those who preserve traditional folk and bluegrass come closest… but we’ll never go back! We’re the last generation with the BEST music!! and, sadly, the best of so many other things too!

Well we were living in the music revolution and I didn’t know that until it was over, it started for me with Elvis in 1956, the Beatles in 1964, then Merle Haggard, Bob Wills , Hank Williams, then The Beach Boys, Willie, and Waylon, in and on.

SNAP

Some critics used the term "stylist" as a pejorative against Linda. She took a bunch of crap first for working with Nelson Riddle doing standards, and then for doing a couple of Spanish albums. Regardless, no one can deny that she was one of the best vocalists in our time.

I think that every guy in the U.S. from our time felt the same. I'm a year older than you.

Good on you. Gorgeous woman

Me too

Which is a testament to the strength of her amazing voice; No faltering, perfect melodious voice.

Yes I think so. Nando from Italy🇮🇹

Wow

76 and still astounded

I hear you on that. I remember when I was a kid listening to her music. I LOVED IT!! I moved along, but now I listen whenever I can. She's irreplaceable!!!

Linda is much younger than 63 in this video.

Lucky you!

ave, frater o7

Yep. Indeed. The best version of the song I’ve every heard.

@@efbaggins1 As I said on her AMAZING rendition of "Blue Bayou," "that ball has left the park, never to be seen again." Kicks the ASS off the Eagles version, for my money.

@@GeoffLilley He points to the Stands --- Dang, I don't remember the Babe Ruth thing, But just the same - Out of the Park!!!!

Primal cry 😮😅

I’m sure it was…seeing her she was worth way, way more than the cost of a ticket in ‘77😁

☮️

Yep, we were with from the get go.

I saw her in Sydney Australia in 1979 , a sensational concert by a sensational woman

she didn't do what mc did and even flaked mc. mc never flaked her. obviously some critic also flaked af for her it's funny. they all have their strong suits. she does have more emotion but she has to since her voice isn't as crazy as mc.

Same!!no one touches Linda🦋👌🏽

I was there also. My makeup washed off when she sang this.

What a great version, sweet lady

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This is a fantastic song by a Brilliant band,by Linda Ronstadt really took hold of it& successfully reshaped for herself!..A marvelous performance rendition and delivery!

I felt every word of what you wrote

Her version is very good, but I like the one by the Carpenters better.

@@mustafamcpherson9010both are great in their own way and if anything, Linda's is a wee bit more shouty ... IMO you understand... cheers anyway ..

M GTOW

nolstalgia for sure. that's the real value that is not so easily translated into language. that's the magic of art, music, etc. they are immortal and timeless and also reflect and remind of the passing of time and the particular zeitgeist they were from.

No one today would dare sing such a stripped down performance. No light show, no dancing, no autotune. No distractions. Just an amazing voice.

@@dlsnellen Exactly.... no ass shaking needed here...just talent.

Judith Durham of the Seekers does .... brilliant singer But admittedly this is excellent too., Ronstadt was always quality.

I would suggest that Ann Wilson does. It is very special when it's just and Nancy. Heard the sisters in Benaroya Hall in the 90s sometime. Pretty much just the two of them. The stage was set up like a living room. The music was magical, to say the least.

@@dougball328 Agreed!! Ann Wilson is an incredible talent.

As they say .. a great set of lungs ... amongst other things you understand... cheers

Where were you in the 70s? Mars?

As she's still very much alive ,I don't see heaven sounding quite like this yet

Don Henley likely agrees, and he wrote it. But there are a handful of great covers of it. Just a great song. But Linda nails it.

Amen to that!

​@@WOV49indeed she can.

I know her since 1980's her song is perfect!

Don Henley never got over the fact that Linda made this song her own in so many ways. Every time Linda sings Depserado, I'm sure Henley kicks a puppy, in one of his pouty, spiteful little tantrums...

@@stereodreamer23 well said!

Thanks for your comment and for being a fan, God bless you.... I text you on here because you're a big fan and you seems to be a very nice person 😍

I absolutely love Linda Ronstadt singing anything, I truly believe she had the greatest voice of any female singer , when she hits that high note on the repeated line of "you better let somebody love you " the hairs on the back of my neck just stand up ( and I have a lot of hair , I tell you) but there are two live performances of Linda's that I constantly play , both are from her "Muppet Show" appearances , and in each she truly seems to be thoroughly enjoying the show and the performance. I love her singing " Blue Bayou" with the frogs chorus ,and the Muppets as her backing band , but when she sings " When I get to old to Dream" with Kermit , my heart just breaks , such an amazing performance , and again,this amazing , wonderful lady with the magical voice just puts everything into the song , she may as well be signing with the greatest singers and musicians in the world , instead of a collection of lovable puppets and Muppets, she still puts everything into her performance. And that chorus at the end , and that note that Linda hits , I hope that this mega talented, beautiful lady is with us for many more years to come , and although that magical voice can never hit those notes again, we have so many treasured moments preserved for all time , on vinyl , on compact disc, and on video and film. Watch, listen and absorb her talent,because there will never be another Linda Ronstadt . God Bless her and keep her safe . PS. I want her version of When I grow to old to Dream played at my funeral because I know if they don't cry for me , that will set the waterworks off , for certain. 🤭🥺😊