I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, out of all these modern “divas,” there’s not a single one who could even sweep the stage for Linda, much less share it with her.

She constantly went against what the record companies said and always did what she wanted. And in the end pretty much everything she did was a huge success. So much for the knowledge of people in the record industry!

LINDA RONSTADT I grew up listening to Mexican music. My family is Mexican and I always identified myself culturally as Mexican, although I have a German last name. There are many Germans in northern Mexico who married Mexican people, as is the case with my grandfather. This was music that I learned from my grandfather, that he learned from his father and that at the same time I learned from my father. I remember my dad singing in Spanish and playing the guitar, harmonizing with his brothers, and my grandfather singing and playing the guitar as a soloist. And then, on Saturday afternoons my father played records by Los Panchos, Trio Calaveras, Trío Tariácuri, Lola Beltrán, Mariachi Vargas. I loved all these records and wanted to sing them, but I only knew part of the words. She did not speak Spanish very well when she was a child, so she believed that Spanish was the language in which you sang and English was the language in which you spoke. For me, Spanish was always a musical language.

I love this performance of La Charreada! She's from Tucson and grew up singing mariachi music. She can belt it!

Love both of her Mexican albums! Linda Ronstadt can sing anything. She has also performed opera. You should hear her sing La Cigarra and Por un Amor. Her opera is from Pirates of Pensance.

I love her & she is a very proud Latina. She has sung in so many styles & is just so talented & amazing

Watch her documentary "The Sound of My Voice". You will get an idea of just how huge a career she had. Your mind will be blown.

Linda is a national treasure, for sure.

Linda’s Mexican classic songs gives us such pride of our culture. I have the album from which this song is included, Canciones De Mi Padre. It stands as the biggest selling non-English language album in American record history.

OMG!! After all these years I have never heard Linda Ronstadt sing like that! WOW!!

I'm half Italian & half Polish, but I grew up with parents who loved Mariachi music! She is wonderful.

It's funny when you said she makes it look so easy..."It's So Easy". Linda Ronstadt did a cover of Buddy Holly's It's So Easy!

I've been listening to this song for over 30 years! I have it my mp3 player, can't understand a word but that song kicks ass. Gorgeous voice!!!

Linda can definitely sing in spanish. One of my moms favorite CDs haha "Canciones de Mi Padre".....First time I heard her I didn't know she was American lol. She's dope 💯🙏🏼

I remember hearing her hits on the radio as a kid, when I saw this I was blown away!! The sustain of her voice is insane!

Part of my bucket list consists of having the chance to just hang out with you for 5 minutes. You bring me smiles every time i watch you. Genuine smiles ...... not always easy to come by but you bring it every single time. Thanks for doin what you’re doin, I can’t count how many times I’ve laughed out loud with you. You’re the best !!!!!!

Jamel....I really hate to break this to you.....but you should hear her do "What's New" with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Big Band Music my son. She does it all good sir. Do I see a rabbit hole ahead??

Her dad is Mexican. She was determined to sing songs from her childhood. The album is Canciones de Mi Padre. I've heard it is the greatest selling spanish album of all time. This album turned me on to Mexican music. She had to learn how to sing this way professionally even though they were childhood tunes. Her father also had a beautiful voice.

I remember seeing her perform this at the Grammys the year it came out. We all knew she had an incredible voice from all of the hit music she had recorded over the years but she blew everyone away, totally effortless.

You would like Tracks of My Tears. There's a wonderful live, studio version and you can watch her sing.

She is of Mexican descent this is one of my favorites by her was so glad to see her embrace her heritage

Wow! I’ve loved her for decades and am watching this for the first time. Her voice is so strong here. Amazing.

This is the best "reaction" I have ever seen. You had me sympathetically laughing at the pure joy you were experiencing. Linda could sing anything. I'd like to see you react to her singing "Willin" and "Desperado".

She always did what she wanted. With a voice like that she went to all the different genres and killed them all. Of all the various genres I think she enjoyed doing this one the most. She just seems to love singing here.

Linda could sing anything and make it sound great, right down to the phonebook.

There’s nothing better than a Mariachi band at a backyard birthday party.

I play this record constantly. I'm so thrilled a new audience is beginning to appreciate this magnificent work by Linda Ronstadt.

She was the first to be named the queen of rock in the 70's nobody will come close to her... The fist female artist to sellout arenas concerts and the best selling female artist of that decade. One of the few female artist in male dominant industry that was truly respected and admired. The quality of her work is amazing, a record of linda will sound the same in live or better.

Gotta love Linda! ..and no bullshit auto-tune needed :)

Thank you for this reaction. I am of Mexican descent....my grandmother used to listen to these old songs...I love her entire album La Canciones De Mi Padre! I miss my grandmother so much. When she passed 34 years ago we sang Las Mananitas at her funeral which was one of her favorites. My personal favorite of Linda's is La Cigarra from this live album. ❤

A wise man said: This is beautiful. That’s all that matters.” 😈🌹😈

When I saw her concert on tv for this album I was so amazed. My mother recorded the concert on vhs and I watched it so many times that it wore out. I begged my mother to buy me this album, I must’ve been 10 yrs old at the time. I still have the album to this very day.

Man she got some pipes on her. I never knew she could sing like that!

She is fabulous! One of the best voices ever. So happy you appreciate her.

Rock, country, opera, rancheras she does it all! One of my favorites singers growing up.

As someone who only knew Linda Rondstat via a couple of hit singles on rock radio, this blew my mind. Thanks for doing this one, and thanks to whoever requested it!

Today is my late fathers birthday and this just totally brings him back to life for me! Thank you! Thank you and God Bless You!

She's AWESOME, isn't she? Love love to hear her songs. I don't care what language she sings in. Thanks for doing this one.

My husband and I were lucky enough to see this concert in Houston back in the day. Such an amazing singer and entertainer,

Linda Ronstadt's Latina roots go deep, and she does her heritage proud by celebrating them with her incredible talent. Such a gift! I've followed her music since she was with the Stone Poneys in 1968.

I don't know which is more entertaining: Linda's incredible performance or your wonderful reaction!

She collaborated with Emilylou Harris and Dolly Parton and released a couple albums. They called themselves Trio. Wonderful harmonies.

Guadalajara gave the world Mariachi! Linda can sing anything! SO MUCH JOY in Mariachi!

Thanks for displaying such a talented awesome voice of Linda R. reppin the Mexican heritage. I’m glad you enjoyed it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Your reaction was awesome. My wife saw her on this tour. I was listening to one of her songs the other day. A cover of a Little Anthony and The Imperials song called 'Hurts So Bad'. It hurt so good. ; )

That woman had number 1 songs on all charts. This album is the best selling Latin album of all time.

Linda Ronstadt - like no other set of female pipes in the world. Clear and honest. Rocking or crooning. Queen of hearts.

Jamel-I 'am an old man, 87. I've been around. You should have a TV show. You're terrific. Linda is the best singer & your comments prove you are a talented man. Good luck my friend.

One of the most talented gracious voices in American pop/rock music. If you truly wish to be blown away listen to her with Nelson Riddle in that album "What's New?" She's a great woman, I'm saddened by her current affliction. I miss her so........

There's very few if any NATIVE Mexican singers that can sing these with the power and range that she could!!! She was an AMAZING singer!!!

OUTSTANDING! Her range is phenomenal, nobody does it better. Our Arizona born Linda, is of Mexican Heritage, but does not speak it. She herself says, “English is the language I speak, but Spanish are the songs of my Father, which is the Title of her Grammy winning album “Canciones de Mi Padre” (songs of my father). It turned out to become the highest selling album(not in English) ever! The Girl Can Sing!….. SanJoséBob

Lind Ronstadt is an amazing talent that only comes around once in a lifetime! Oh my God, what pipes she had to sing those classic songs! It takes very strong vocals to hit those notes the way she did. Singing with a Mariachi is a huge test of your vocals and range. Not only that she touches our soul inside that bring out that inner Mexican heritage and you can't hold back a tear of joy and happiness! Very rare when a singer can do that to you in any language! I am so glad that she recorded those songs and I believe in my heart that she found her calling! Yes she had some English hits, but I believe when she sang in Spanish she let her soul sing and it was magic! Thank you Linda!

You need to listen to La Cigarra the same concert she's amazing!!!!!!

She grew up hearing this music. God Bless Linda Ronstadt.

I always enjoy watching reactions to this song but this one is far and away my fave. The appreciation for her marvelous voice is obvious from the very first note ❤❤

Oh, thank you for this! I have love Linda Ronstadt for so many years. Such an amazing singer... as I was writing this, it brought tears to my eyes. She is a goddess. Listen to her version of The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress by Jimmy Webb!

There is an abandoned and collapsing tin shack behind my house where Linda and her friends would jam in during the mid 60's, even before she formed the Stone Ponies.

I'm one of the ones who requested this song, and I'm really happy you did it! Thanks!

Queen of hi-fidelity vinyl and even more mesmerizing Live. Viva Linda. Love your honesty and joy when you hear her. OMG - that voice.

That is talent!!! Just an absolutely fantastic performance!

If I haven't said this before or if I have, I will say it again. I love what you do and I stick around until you give me that peace out because that means a lot to me. You and yours be safe to.

This album went double-platinum (over two million copies sold in the U.S.) certification, making it the biggest-selling non-English-language album in U.S. music history! That’s Linda!

Ohhh Wowwwwww I'm In Shock too! I had no freak'n idea. I had only knew of her one son Blue Bayou. Wowwww. And your reaction LoL!!! LOVE IT! WOWWW She's a Good Singer.

Yes, sir, I was shocked that Ms. Linda Ronstadt was of Mexican blood. Floored, dumbfounded, astonished. I grew up in the 90's, I remember her, "I Don't Know Much", with Aaron Neville. I was a great joy, delight, honor and so proud of my roots. All these songs are classics, so so beloved in our culture. I'm Mexican born, from Guerrero, the state of Acapulco---'and American, muchos thank-you's. This sure is a Gem, just like Selena and her ode to Las Rancheras (Mexican Country), with Mariachi Music. ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽🇺🇸

I remember when this album came out, people lost their minds. First they thought she was trying to do too much, then she reminded them she was Mexican-American. I always think that she sounds her best doing these songs, because this the music she loves the best

Talk about singing like a BOSS. If that woman was in your family, would you dare argue with her or speak to her in a disrespectful tone?? THAT is what family matriarchs were made of. The kind of mother or grand mother that does not need to b*tch at kids and spouses. The kind that GETS TO smile and love, because she is so strong all you can do is look up to her,,, and you know damn well she could knock you over with just a moment of silence if you disappointed or crossed her. SHE was a major cornerstone of not just getting women to gain more respect in the industry, but for everyone in the industry. Hell, she formed The Eagles for goodness sake! 💕 She is not just an icon. She is Linda Freaking Ronstadt. Men btch that women can’t drive, aren’t very smart, talk too much and are generally just plain nuts. Tell that to her? I don’t any guy would have the balls.

This women had one of the all time vocal ranges. Her versatility was amazing. And she was Bad Ass when it came to handling her career. A true boss!!!!!

Miss Ronstadt could sing anything or everything. Went to see her Mexican charro show and she got many long standing ovations. WELL DESERVE.

Oh man! I just love watching you! And your reaction to great music! Thank you!

What a powerful voice! So beautiful! I know her from her pop success but never listened to this song before. Lots of emotion in her voice, I found myself tearing up for the joy she so obviously had while singing. Thank-you, thank-you for this song and your reaction!!!

Muchas Gracias Senor Jamel/AKA/Jamal! Ja ja ja! Your reactions just made Linda & those magnificent musicians & dancers even more enjoyable to watch. Made my normal grumpy old man persona fade away & tear up with joy. Awesome stuff!

No female vocalist compares to Linda Ronstadt past (last 122 years or so) or present IMO...astonished every time i hear this....thx so much for the post...

I have never seen her sing in Spanish, don't understand it but that was incredible.

"It's so easy," you were saying. "Are you not entertained? It's so easy!" ... "It's So Easy" just happens to be the title of another one of her hits, a cover version of the Buddy Holly song from the 1950s ... "It's so easy to fall in love." :-) I also recommend Linda's hit cover versions of "When Will I Be Loved?" (originally by the Everly Brothers), "The Tracks of My Tears" (Smokey Robinson), "Heat Wave" (Martha and the Vandellas" and "That'll Be the Day" (Buddy Holly).

Love Linda!!! Her voice is magic... So talented and beautiful.

Linda is such a proud to many Mexican people. I always stand a little taller when she sings those classic mariachi songs.

Yay! I'm so happy you reacted to this song! This was from her Canciones de mi Padre tour which I had the privilege of attending in person back in the 80's. It was an AMAZING concert!! Love Linda!!

Before they were the Eagles , the were in her backup band .

Dude, when you pressed play and she belt it out you looked in the camera like………total disbelief.I was so blown away by this whole side of her music I had no idea. I can’t get enough of La Cherreada. Absolutely beautiful.

Jamal, you so get her! Ms. Ronstadt's legacy is in good hands with people like you. Thank you so much to those who requested this and to you for accepting it.

I wish I could have heard a duo with Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz💕

Jamel, you made my evening with your reaction!!! I love how you appreciate every time of music, thank you so much and keep the videos coming.

She is from my home town of Tucson and has a huge vocal range. Listen to her greatest hits album. I think one of the most under rated of her time. She is amazing!

Talk about a voice that will fill an arena!! 🌺✌️

Linda is my favorite! But please please please you must listen to Etta James “At Last”. It is a master class in singing.

If you have a chance, watch "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice"

I'm so glad you discovered Linda performing this ... excellent reaction!

She could sing ANYTHING, anything. Incredible talent and an inspiration to me.

She originally learned to sing in Spanish as a child from listening to her grandfathers music but spoke only English. Checkout Amy Winehouse You know I’m no good

You have to do more Linda ... " la cigarra" and " dos arbolitos"

I got to see her do this show twice in Dallas when she was doing this tour - FANTASTIC! We celebrate Charro Days for a week in February every year down here in Brownsville, TX (On the Border by the Sea), and it is a week full of this kind of music and dancing. It's a great fiesta!

Thanks for sharing her talent. ❤

MARIACHI BABY!!! Check out "Por Un Amor" and "Tu Solo Tu" by her.

Long, Long Time please. Only 2 reactions found thus far.

There is something SHOCKING about truly inspired, straight from heaven music, song, dance!!!!

I absolutely loved your reaction..Please do more Linda..

That was awesome! Linda has the perfect voice. You should try a song from Mad Love, like "Justine."

At one time the “Eagles” were her back up band who later went in to have much success.

God Bless that Precious Lady Jamal! I grew up listening and admiring her back when music was good. She needs our prayers now brother.

Such a beautiful singer