No auto tune. No remixing. Nothing. She was unquestionably the best vocal talent of her generation and arguably any generation therafter.

This performance, with minimal orchestration, highlights her marvelous interpretation of the melody, and those devastating lyrics. Perfect marriage of singer and song. Thank you, Linda

The most knee-buckling heartbreak song ever recorded. Linda's first breakout from The Stone Ponies, destined to be the best in her generation- and, very likely, ever. We got to see her once, February 1971, backed by the band that would be the Eagles a few months later. Un. For. Gettable.

Nor many performers or show hosts would be so confident and modest as to relegate themselves to the role of accompanist for a guest singer and be out of frame for most of the performance. Two great talents in this video.

The absolute best...no one comes close...

Love how Bobby Darrin put the spotlight on Linda. Such a beautiful song.

Linda had one of the best voices Ive ever heard in my entire lifetime of 67 years. She was extremely gifted.

I cry every time I hear her sing this.

You’ll seem later that Bobby’s left the stool. He said that she was so good he didn’t want to distract from her.

There is one woman in the audience who has no idea that she is hearing the best mezzo-soprano ever to lend her voice to popular music.

Nobody could match her - still can't ❤️❤️❤️

I thought I’d heard every version of this song but I never heard this… wow.. the beauty and perfection is beyond compare ❤️

What a treasure! Her voice is a wonder. Gave me chills and made me cry!

Most beautiful person and exceptional singer ❤

Very seldom have I seen anybody sing with so much feeling. Love this.

😯BOBBY IS PLAYING GUITAR!!😁 This Song ALWAYS Makes Me Cry!

Bobby Darin song' If I were a Carpenter', great song. However, Linda, a voice that soars with angels! and then melts into velvet! so innocent, feminine, her Beauty absolutely STUNNING!

Not sure if she's the greatest female singer ever, but can't think of anyone better.

Beautiful, Linda. Beautiful Linda. A simpler time. And to think that if she were just getting started now, it's unlikely that she'd make it. Thank you, Linda Ronstadt for your grace.

Had such a big crush on a girl when I was in college. This song used to tear me up. Memories from 1978...

There is an older man over Linda’s right shoulder at about 4:30 in a turquoise shirt head bowed wiping the tears from his eyes. The emotion of the moment Linda’s singing definitely got to him like Linda’s singing effects all of us!!! Many times the third verse is cut out of the song thankfully not this time. !! Long Long Time is heartbreakingly beautiful and sad at the same time.

One of the saddest songs, ever, but so beautifully sung!

Rips my heart out......Bless you Linda

In greatness there is always simplicity. And truth. No frills. No posing. Just great singing of a great song.

That's a very tough song to sing, and her being the original artist, hit those high notes with ease, no strain...wow...and just to think of how many times she performed that song with the same intense, is mind boggling.

I wish we still had television shows like this - great music being performed live - people *caring about music* ....times have changed....

You feel her pain. You feel her emptiness and you feel the vastness of that pain. How does a person make you feel empty and full at the same time? Her gifts are many. She doesn't just sing the lyrics she lives them. She doesn't just interpret the feeling of the song, she amasses them and they flow out of her pores. This song is so sad. The loss so painful. Beautifully written; beautiful arrangement; masterful musicians; and magnificent Linda. How we suffer with her now that she can physically no longer perform. It is a blessing we have her records. Imagine if she lived at a time where there was no technology.

I love this song! I never tire of listening of Linda singing this!😘

Wow what a voice she had

And Bobby Darin playing the guitar. Who knew?

This is one of my favorite songs Linda’s ever done. So happy to hear it again 💜

This is LIVE in the TV studio, Few artists were doing that in those days, sticking to the safety of obvious lipsyncs. Even the Carpenters, though they could certainly deliver if given the chance. Beautiful song, one of her best, and there were plenty..

What a beautiful, beautiful voice. 😊

RIP Bill and Frank, truly, the last of us

4:25 My dude was getting the feels

Beautiful...my mom loved this song when I was a little girl.

breath taking!

Bobby Darin ❤

❤❤❤❤ SHE and Karen Carpenter!!😢 Wow what a duet they would have been❤

I've listened to so many versions of this song, some very, very good, but I always come back to Linda. The Queen RNR

To long ago for voice correction...the best singers are from that generation they didn't need help.....

Have always loved this one by Linda. Brings back memories.

Nice to hear the full version ... Best singer ever !

Love you Linda!

Thank you so much for sharing this!

Magnifique !

Out of this world

A true treasure. As a boy of the 70's she was a queen.

beautiful big voice what can I say. Thank you Linda.

Darin and Ronstadt. What a beautiful duo.

Very smooth, imagine being such a talent in your own time being able to witness how many people you have touched with your talent.

Was that Bobby Darin on guitar?

4:20 bro was feeling it at the bottom left

No revealing clothes. Just pure voice.

The simple purity of the flute in this live performance surpasses the orchestra’s strings on her record. This is my all time favorite 😂

My world was Alice Cooper, The Stooges, Black Sabbath back then... But it was hard not to see that this woman was special. When I was young just looking at her picture hurt. Physically hurt. I'm still in love with her. Ain't that silly?

Wow one of so many great songs what a perfect tone

She was beautiful to me.

Wow!! That was REALLY nice

Thanks for the review, definitely a nice real! And prices are going up all over I fear!

I love her and always will🐈 🐈🎆

Isn’t that Bobby Darin on guitar? Very beautiful.

God bless you, Linda

She's soooooo amazing ⚘

No autotune here!

Stunning

Моргенштерн красава , хорошо здесь спел песню Long Long Time г

Pure Talent

1970 Long Long Time, Written by Gary B White.

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Very Pointy! Go Linda!

BILL AND FRANK

Is that Bobby Darin playing guitar in the intro?!

What happened to bobby darin? He was there and then he wasnt.

What guitar is Bobby Darin playing?

Last of us

Bobby Darin died of a heart attack. He had a bad heart and had a dental procedure but didn’t take antibiotics as he should have.

No john galler not at all my husband is in love with her too!

i try it - i promise - i try it... - but the eyes goes wet :(

God,I love her.She has made life worthwhile to just hear her voice.

I wish there's a low-key version of this. One you can listen to before bed...

The biggest lie of all, Love’s wounds unseen, We can “see” them in someone’s eyes as they are, the windows to our souls … 🥹