Linda Ronstadt's amazing cover of Patsy Cline's Crazy
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Okay,it was 1976, no one was thinking of Patsy. She was far from being the icon she has been for the last 30 years. But at that time, Linda introduced this as Willie Nelsons song. the arrangement is superb with the country guitar lead, terrrific acoustic guitar and Linda's amazing vocal, esp in the closing part of the song.
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Linda Ronstadt losing her voice is one of the greatest tragedies of our time.
She is a National Treasure.
As compared to what? .... War, famine, terrorist attacks? I think you got a little carried away...didn’t you?
Kenneth Hargreaves Well those are all relative things that come and go what about quenching our eternal inner longing?!
"You can always find some expert who will say something hopelessly hopeless about anything."
I agree!
More like a world treasure!
If anyone could hold a candle to Patsy Cline it is Linda R.
It is Willie's song, and Patsy and then Linda made it amazing. The band is also incredible. We're lucky Linda was healthy for over sixty years. Sadly, all good things come to an end, and we are left with electronic dance music. Shoot me now. I have lived a life.
I used to think that Patsy Cline OWNED this song. Till I heard Linda sing it. It's still Patsy's song, but the extraordinary Linda does a great job with it. The musicians were great as well
After all these years, I am still madly in love with her.
As am I.. We had 2 of her 8 tracks that we listened to on our family cross country vacations. Unforgettable.
Oh ...you too ? :)
Linda was beyond great for a number of yrs I'm glad she finally made HOFn so saddened to know this great voice has been silenced by illness
I just fell back in love myself.
Get in Line,Carl............................
There is no woman equal to this lovely lady
She sings it exactly the way Patsy did, the only way it should be sung. It's perfection. I think Linda Ronstadt if the greatest woman singer of the past 40 years. I love her voice and it's a shame that someone of her caliber had to get an illness what takes that voice away from her.
+bon1042 Its way slower than Patsy's version and lacks the emotional feel of Patsy's. And I like Linda, she has a great voice and many great songs behind her.
+bon1042 Always straight from the heart. Sexy sultry and depth not all screaming and shit like all these other artists thinks it should be done.
I think Linda puts More Emotion into it than Patsy's. That said, I like both artists, but Linda throughout her catalogue has much more emotion in her voice.
She's right up there with Emmylou Harris. Hey!...someone should get them together!
TOO LATE
If Linda had just recorded country music, she would have had great success. The fact that she excelled in many music genres makes her one of the greatest female singers of all time. This rendition is second to none.
+catman916 What's wrong with being versatile?? I do it all the time, country, jazz, classical music, etc. I listen and appreciate it all when I'm in the mood. Stop being so damn narrow minded.
+Jacqueline Aldana I was not being critical of Linda, Jacqueline. I was praising her for being so versatile and successful in all of the types of music she performed - rock, country, country -rock, folk, American standards, and Mexican music. I can't think of another singer who excelled in this way.
catman916 Are you serious ? "She wold have had great success ??? " LMFAO. She brought on the Eagles. She brought it, and no female vocalist could shine her shoes. EVER.
Final Answer.
Not to forget the jazz standards album she recorded with Nelson Riddle or the stint in the operetta The Pirates of Penzance!
DAG - you were misunderstood by two people in opposite ways ): Life is hard sometimes, specially the communication part!
Love Patsy Cline. But, this is a rare occasion when I prefer another version of a song over hers. I love that sexy, sultry, soft humming at the tag end of the song ❤
"Linda probably got the most beautiful voice, bar none, than any singer in the 20th century." - Emmylou Harris
We were all In love with Linda back in the day. Right fellow's.
Still...
@@gladtobeopenminded absolutely.
You know it.
@@atchelitz Couldn't wait to here her songs on the radio.
What do you mean "were" in love?
Greatest female singer of her generation ... period! Hats off to Willie, though ... without him we would never have had this amazing recording.
Linda is certainly one of the greatest singers of all time. Female or Male. Her versatility is simply amazing. When Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris consider her "The Best" it is pretty hard to ignore her talent. Country, Rock, Pop, New Wave, Opera, Spanish, Classical and Big Band; LInda could sing anything. Five platinum albums in a row speaks volumes. She could sing anything at a very high level.
Linda's superb voice combined with the jazzy arrangement with the country pedalsteel makes this probably the ultimate version of this song. Everything 'fits'!
No one cries into a microphone like RONSTADT. Linda was both sensual and sorrowful. That is rare.
Every bit as good as Patsys own version!!!!
Hank Williams Sr has a rival.
I agree. Linda knew a song and gave it its due and it did not matter what the song was. Her range was phenomenal. She is the best "pop" singer I ever came across. She is beautiful: body and soul and so is her voice.
Hurt so bad was my favorite
How could anyone give this song a thumbs down? Baffles me. She’s great at whatever she sings!
She stepped out of a dream. Great singer without a false note. Strong and tender.
And if she did have a false note, it sure was perfect haha!
Incredible... on this great song, nobody could top Patsy... except LINDA...!
As usual, Linda's rendition is the Best-Ever... Incredible.
Ah the voice makes your heart melt, very few of today's female artist can hold a candle to Linda voice!
They never will !!! 😳😳😳
LeAnn Rimes runs a very close second to Linda 😍
Bravo! Brava! Magnificent exceptional emotions! I cry, dear, Thank you for all your wonderful songs!
Linda had such a beautiful voice and absolute control. I love everything about Linda.
One of the purest voices that ever sang.
I love Patsy original, but no one can sign this song better that the lovely Linda Ronstadt.
While Patsy Cline had a big hit with with "Crazy" the song was always Willie Nelsons' because he wrote it. Linda's rendition is superb.
Willie said after Patsy sung it, it belonged to her. He wrote it and later on recorded it .
Linda sings it beautifully.
@@sandyellis3004 Right. And the assertion that Patsy was all but forgotten until this cover by Linda is ludicrous. She was a walking Icon when the talented Linda was just a teen and has remained so to this day.
@@matthewronson5218 I agree Patsy was , but as a teenager in the seventies , I never heard of Patsy Cline until Linda Ronstadt covered two of her songs, then I went to the record store and bought ever Patsy album I could find.
Mike Slone And there will be a generation that has never heard of Linda Ronstadt either. Time marches on.
Patsy Cline is the greatest female country singer of all time. All female country singers know it. As did Linda. As did Shania, As did Loretta , as did Tammy, as did Faith , so did Dolly, as did Carrie, and all the others.When Linda recorded this , she undoubtedly was one of Patsy's biggest fans , and was undoubtedly hugely influenced by her in her early years. Even though she was already gone , Linda probably wanted to honor Patsy (and make a few bucks) by recording one of her biggest hits. Willie had NOTHING to do with it even though he wrote it.. All others can only wish they had a voice as strong and beautiful as she had.And by the way, as big a star as Willie became late in his career, nobody really new who he was until the mid 70's when Waylon Jennings and him hooked up. If you wan't to hear how great Patsy;s voice was I suggest you listen to Tennessee Waltz or any other original recording by her to hear for yourself .
Just as hauntingly beautiful as Ms. Cline herself.
Both Patsy and Linda could sing a song with a lot of feeling. Not many of us singers today can. It is all about emotional memory.
I agree
Linda Ronstadt had the career she deserved. Always exploring her craft and bringing the curiosity, warmth, humour and tenderness to to everything she approached. Never afraid to approach her gift. Interesting that she and Julie Andrews, another magnificent voice, have been robbed of their gift by illness or medical issues and now live in a world where their recordings define them.
I'm heartbroken. Linda was probably the finest voice I've ever heard in my lifetime. I can only hope that she will be with us for a good many years. And that her illness progresses very slowly or not at all. We're all getting old so much sooner than any of us ever dreamed. Life is short. And time is priceless.
Willie Nelson said there are two kinds of men in this world. Those that are in love with Linda Ronstadt and those that don't know who she is.
I think he said it about Emmylou Harris, but the sentiment goes equally well here.
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@@rabbi120348 both works for me.
He wrote this song
I agree with Willy, it took me a long time to understand that statement. We love her for her vocals but you gotta know SHE has a strong mind of her own!
Any song from any genre that Linda sang, she owned. Linda Ronstadt is the gold standard by which all other female singers must be judged.
the woman was amazing, she crossed all barriers, singing everything including operas,
Absolutely the best! What a beautiful voice.
I absolutely adore everything about Linda Ronstadt. That voice which was both soft and powerful and her exquisite control. If anyone could cover this song by Patsy Cline it would be Linda and it is remarkable. I'm still in the Patsy camp on this one though because her version was more "old school" with the primary instrument being that beautiful piano and the backing vocals by the Jordanaires (who also worked with Elvis). That style just worked so well for the song and just isn't done any more. That said, I will listen to Linda's version any time because I'll never get enough of that voice
Linda Ronstadt is the best ever
Linda Ronstadt is the gold standard by which ALL other female singers should be compared.
Never have heard Linda sing this...amazing!
No One could touch her..truly talented .The Best ever..
One of the most perfect voices of our generation.
If you love Linda and miss her, listen to Sissel Korkjebo. Start with "Wait A While".
Other great songs are Solitaire (with Neil Sedaka), Sukiyaki, Solveig's Song and Imagine for starters.
She has an unbelievable voice. Absolutely beautiful.
Patsy would be proud.. and what an arrangement... she sings like an angel..
I'm going to keep this simple. Her voice was gold. Linda tone and phrasing was one of the finest. I am so happy we have recordings of her. All my love to you Linda. Thank You and Merry Christmas 2020.
Platinum
Hauntingly Beautiful. So pure and raw. This is as good as it ever gets, anytime, anywhere!!!
I love Linda's interpretation of Patsy's version. I'll bet when Willie wrote this he did not think just how big it would be. Thanks Willie.
I loved Patsy and I love Linda. This was one of the best covers I've heard. I miss them both.
Linda was an extraordinary vocalist. Pure, powerful beauty.
She's the best
I remember when Patsy Cline came out with this, Dad loved it. When I play this for him and he thought it was Patsy. He fell in love with Linda.
star struck again
And I firmly agree that losing her voice was on of the great musical tragedies in our time.
Wow! I know LR has chops, but she hit this one out of the park.
Better than Origional !! So many emotions !!!!!!!!
I grew up listening to her music in the 60's/70's. No one had a clearer, more powerful voice. She is still a beautiful and classy woman.
What a class act and a consummate artist!
Drop dead gorgeous. A perfect example of a woman. And a beautiful voice as well.
What a voice!
Linda's music has kept me company deep into many long nights. Her voice is a balm for my soul. Thank you Linda Ronstadt for sharing your rare gift.
She is the National Treasure, just Amazing no words
what an amzing performance,, Ive been listening to Linda sing for many years, and never , ever, not once heard her hit a false note
rick holt
rick holt
Hi Rick
I’ve loved her since first hearing that lovely voice many many moons ago. Which group of Holts are you from? I’m from the ones who settled in FarmVille Virginia area back in the 1700s
In an interview she once said that she always imagines singing a particular song to a particular person. Here she is singing with me in mind. (And don't you dare contradicting me!)
You best get in line, brother.
Great, great version!
Ronstadt's heartbreakingly pure version of this classic brought the long deceased Patsy Cline renewed and broad attention with this 1976 recording and Linda's devastating live delivery. Cline was not well known beyond hardcore Country fans and the South at this point. Cline's voice was great but her arrangements were often Nashville Strings and cornball harmony. She is finally appreciated by all music aficionados. Linda deseves all the credit for bringimg rockers and others to alternative country sounds. And really who cares frankly?. When you can deliver the power and intimate emotion the way Linda does that is all that matters. Takes nothing away from Willie or Patsy.
Cline was known pretty well in Australia
In a weird twist of music history both Aussies & Brits had a Love of American country music.
Pasty kline songs
Well stated, Woodrow.
Simply a classic song that defies being categorized. Timeless. Yes, it was Willie's song but nobody knew who Willie was when Patsy Cline recorded it, other than a few knowledgeable insiders. And the rest is history. Ronstadt's cover can stand on its own. When I listen to this, it reminds of an early interview of LR when she talked about growing up in AZ, listening to Mexican ballads, Country Western and rock n' roll. As everyone knows, she could do it all without sounding contrived or phony because she was the real deal...and she had the pipes. Too bad, ballad singing has gone out of style. Music like this can take you places...
She sang constantly at home as the entire family did. I think thats key...thousands of hours honing her skills.
To be honest. It is a cover of Willie Nelsons song. Not sure where it would have gone without the wonderful Patsy. Thanks Linda, Willie and PATSY!
No shit. Who doesn't know that?
Wow. What a flawlessly beautiful singing voice; a consummate performer, and a gorgeous woman that appreciates the sentiment of timeless music. The personification of quintessential class, with a timeless, perfect, classic torch songstress' voice that is one that just melts me as a man right under the table. If she were single, I'd throw myself at her feet and beg for a date shamelessly.
Steve Dunbar To my knowledge, Linda Ronstadt has never married. | believe she was once engaged to Spielberg.
Linda was actually engaged to George Lucas in the mid-1980's.
Smokestoomuch Linda never married. She has two lovely children .Lives in AZ .Suffering from Parkinson . I really wanted Linda and Arron Neville to do another album together, but not possiable.
Deborah Torgler WOW!! I never knew that. Thanks for the info. :O)
OMG beautiful ... Linda with the voice of a angel .
Ronstadt brought Patsy Cline to a broad audience with her gorgeous rendition of this Wille Nelson penned classic. Cline had a similar "TEARDROP" in her voice but Linda singing LIVE was pure, natural and surrounded by the finest musicians just nails this. As good as it gets - Sadness never had a better friend than Linda Ronstadt.
What pure and exceptional talent,a range like no other, Linda is absolutely the best female vocalist everxx
Was fortune enough to see her in Berkeley, Ca. when she was lead singer for the Stone Ponies. Linda could sing any song any style, and do it it with wonder.
Gorgeous voice excellency at it's best
I have loved Linda Ronstadt forever. And that's just her looks. Her singing is as fabulous as it gets. I wish I could just spell ronstat when it isn't in front of me.
Beautiful. This never gets old. Wish I could say the same for myself.
Right there with ya! 🤣🤣👵
Man this woman can sing anything and sound absolutely wonderful love her ❤️❤️❤️
saw her perform this and she was just flawless!
Linda is one of my favorite singers! Love her voice!!!!❤❤❤
Can't believe I've been listening to Linda for more than forty years now! Still love her voice. Thanks, Linda for all the gorgeous singing
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Her voice was pure gold. Powerful, sensitive, she hit every note right in the middle.
Fabulous version. I really believe , even more than her Big Band albums, Linda was a C&W girl at heart. This is her kind of music! --------------One of the best versions, ever. ---------------WolfSky9, 71 y/o
Flawless rendition of a classic song.
Linda Ronstadt is good with this song but Patsy Cline would "sing" as of she had a tear drop in her throat. Strange to say.. but I would hear this and couldn't believe how she would linger on that tear drop for quite a spell. Beautifully done Patsy.
Catherine Lopez If Patsy sang this song as a 10, Linda is surely a 9.9. Both had powerful, strong, beautiful voices. Unlike today's female singers who can't carry a tune in a basket without the aid of auto-tune.
RB Brown - I agree with you!
Linda was, is and always will be the "11"....
Patsy Cline did this song the best. So many people out of their damn minds in these comments.
still gives me goosebumps when she hits the high notes !!!
Especially the last notes on Blue Bayou,raises the hair on my neck and my ears smile.................
Out of respect and admiration Linda would cover songs made famous by others. What an amazing talent!
This gave me goosebumps. The best rendition.... after Patsy's of course. It's pretty close.
Patsy Cline is for all time. I sang along with her songs from a young girl If I ever get the chance I will sing her and Nina Simone and Odetta's songs for the world to embrace once again.
She was a great vocalist. Unfortunately, Parkinsons stole her voice. We'll just remember her voice as it was. This is a fabulous song, Willie wrote it for Patsy, who made it not only a hit, but an unforgettable one. Linda sang this song the same way, same vocal inflections as Patsy. Beautiful job. This is just one if those songs you can't change to make it your own. So thanks Linda and I'm sure Patsy is looking upon you and saying the same.
steven Satalio such a cruel twist of fate!
Willie Nelson wrote this and recorded it also, but doesn't come close to Linda's version.
That was my first thought finding this ... we will always cherish her, but sadly life makes it hard for other to continue!!!
Mr Satilio : Sir, your entry is spot-on. I could not ever say it better. Linda & I are the same age, & it breaks my heart, knowing her voice has been taken from us. she was truly a beautiful Lady in every way. -----------------WolfSky9
steven Satalio 👍 Yes
Linda brought us city/suburban people songs and rhythms of the country and western soul. In the 1970s few beyond more rural areas even heard of Patsy Cline or Willie Nelson. Ronstadt took these songs wide and deep. What a great great vocalist she was.
So true. Never heard this stuff until Ronstadt. Exploded the silly categories with great musicians and a voice from the gods.
Ms Linda Ronstadt has the Greatest Voice Ever ! She could tell you the note run on one word in a Song I know of none that has that knowledge or Level of Talent and Artist...when she became ill she said in the Studio trying to sing a G and hit a C She knew it was over and said quote Don't be feeling Sorry for Me I had my time at the trof ...This Version of Crazy is One of a Kind So Special Many Thanks for Posting..love it ....ol couple way down in TX 51yrs...Crazy for Sure !Thank You Linda for All the Memories The Treasures of Songs !!!!
Shes one of the best singer.. but for me shes the best...like her voice and i love her until now. I pray that God will heal her Parkinsons... stay strong Linda... Mabuhay!!!
Simply wonderful.
As everyone who appreciates good music knows, Patsy was the first to release this song on record and it was written by Willie Nelson but as to who sang it better, well that is only a matter of opinion. No-one has a right or wrong answer to that question; whatever you think matters to you and will not matter to anyone who has an opinion of their own. Personally, I would have both versions with me on a desert island because they are each perfect in their own way.
Mark Henry Perfectly said Mark
55archduke
Thank you Archduke.
+Mark Henry Only 3 people have sung this song and done it justice in my opinion Obviously Patsy ( What couldn't see sing?) Linda , and Leann Rimes. Maybe it's because they don't try to make it their own.
+Mark Henry i am in total agreement,but willie him self has several great renditions of his own classic
Armando Flores Yes He certainly does but it's not for everyone .
Most People would say this is Patsy's Signature Song and Most People don't like to hear others perform other Artists Sig. songs ( even if they Wrote it ) not even at " Tributes Patsy's version of ". Crazy is so embedded in peoples minds.
They just don't know or realize that When other Artists perform it it's just not the same song. I would go as far as to say Willies Version could be a completely dif. Song.
There are a few Songs that Shouldn't be performed by others THE NUMBER ONE is Jessi Colters " I'm Not Lisa " NO ONE should even attempt to record that although some have the most terrible is Tanya Tucker who CHANGED the Lyrics to " My name is Tanya ". Off Topic ! Sorry.
Experience the divine. That voice, a Gift from God to all of us. Thanks for all the records, Linda.
Thank you, Willie for writing the song, and bravo to Linda and Patsy for your wondrrful interpretations.
How could you not think of Patsy when Linda sings this song? I didn't even know Willie wrote it until recently.
The amazing thing about this song is that Patsy's version only got to #2. It is certainly one of the greatest ballads in history.
Kids today.....I wish they could listen with an open ear....like we did! God bless Linda... : )
exactly! my mom was into Elvis, Beetles. Dad was into Hank Patsy Johnny Cash. I grew up to those and listening to Zeppelin, Motley Crue Deep Purple. We had a great mix of music to listen too
Linda live - divine, glorious, pure pipes. Nobody else could touch her authentic dreamboat vibe.
Linda Ronstadt has that one in a billion voice! She can make any song sound great! Sincerely,BobbyK
Brilliant. Willie Nelson's classic is in safe hands here. There is nothing that Linda could not do justice to.
Such heart touching beauty! I have Patsy Cline's LP with this but oh Linda, your voice, that voice! Hang in lady!
Born in 88' but will always love how Linda convey's heartache and longing with her magical voice like no one else. The best. Thank you Linda. We'll always love you.
SO GRATEFUL THAT I WAS FORTUNATE TO SEE THIS WOMAN WHEN SHE COULD STILL SING
i have never heard this before! i LOVE Linda Ronstadt and mourn her voice but celebrate all that she's been able to leave behind!!
For me Linda always ran circles around them all, even Stevie Nicks.
She could sing anything and make it work. Rock, country, pop classics, Gilbert & Sullivan, and it all worked. I don't think she ever hit a flat note.
She blows me away
She was a perfect vocalist. Perfect.