After she basically helped form the Eagles, she asked them if she could record this song to help promote the group and they happily agreed. Both versions became hits. You should react to the live version from the same concert that had Blue Bayou that's been reacted to by many of the reactors.
Glad you are doing more of Linda Ronstadt. She is one of the best female singers & can sing any genre from ballads to country to rock & even opera. She has had so many hits such as "Different Drum", "Long Long Time", "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "When Will I Be Loved" etc. Ronstadt also did some great duets such as "Somewhere Out There" (with James Ingram) & "Don't Know Much" (with Aaron Neville). The Eagles were her backing band till they went out on their own & she has covered a lot of their songs. Also love her collaborations with Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris (Trio albums).
Combine Lindas voice with that great Eagles song, pure magic. "Heart Like a Wheel" is a great song that Linda covered. Original by Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
That's a great one. Love her JD Souther covers, too. Faithless Love and Simple Man, Simple Dreams. And her Karla Bonoff covers, Someone To Lay Down Beside Me and Lose Again.
I love Linda Ronstadt. Her music touches the heart strings. Please more Linda. I’ll watch the same reaction over and or again. You were very insightful. Thank you. ❤
Linda Ronstadt was one of the greatest singers of all time male or female. Her versality as shown in the different types of music she sang and all the awards she won prove her talent was exceptional. Truly one of a kind singer,
Along this line of tempo is some of her early gold like "Love Has No Pride" and "Long Long Time". She sings her songs pretty much spot on to the studio, so seeing her sing it Live is always best. Not many others you can say that about.
This was a huge song for the Eagles when they first started out. And they just happen to be Linda ronstadt's backup band before that when she did this song pretty cool
How do I feel about Linda Ronstadt? She's the greatest female singer of my generation, perhaps the greatest of all time. That's how I feel about Linda Ronstadt! You should hear her sing "Heat Wave".
Thanks for covering another Ronstadt song but you should always choose a live version if you can. She's one of the few singers who are better live. Try 'La Charreada' or 'La Cigarra' both done in front of a live audience. You won't regret it 😂 ❤
I've really been enjoying and appreciating your reviews of Linda Ronstadt. If you want to get the true sense of Linda's talent, you should check out her rocking' version of the Rolling Stone's "Tumbling Dice" or her awesome rendition of "La Charreada" .... her Mexican heritage. She has no boundaries when it comes to music genres. ❤
The studio version of songs bare the best way to introduce oneself to a performance and then move to a recorded live version. Now you should listen to a live performance of Linda’s to capture her emotion, technique, and talent.
From a purr to an impassioned howl, Linda rides the rise and fall of the wave of emotion described in this Eagles classic. Killer, a great singer in her 70s heyday and well beyond. Tough luck, unlucky cards drawn later, medical challenges that robbed her of her livelihood and her first love. 💔😢🦅❤✨️🕊
When this song came out, I was living in Arizona in Cowboy country. Some woman who I never noticed kept on playing this song on the jukebox, trying to send me a message. Henley's lyrics hit home every line. I also lived in Tucson, her hometown. There isn't a song Linda has done badly. "Long, Long Time" sends a similar message. Who does "Tracks of My Tears" better, Smokey Robinson who wrote it or Linda? While in Arizona I tried to learn Spanish and her "La Cigarra" is priceless. You don't need to know one word of Spanish to enjoy it.
Hers is the most beautiful female voice on the planet. A perfect combination of sweetness and power with that elusive quality that just makes it pure heaven to listen to her. You used “breathtaking and blissful” to describe her voice and those are perfect adjectives to describe her amazing instrument. This was a great choice and a lovely reaction. I love your channel and hope to hear more of Linda. I strongly recommend her live performances whenever possible. 🌺✌️
That pure voice, so strong and melodic, filled with emotions and sorrow. What an amazing talent. Thank you, Biz, for playing all these great songs. Your analysis and commentary are priceless.
I love this song. The Eagles were back up musicians and singers for Linda Ronstadt when they were just getting started. Don Henley and Glen Frey of the Eagles wrote this song and she covered it. Linda does a great version of it. For a different vibe, you should hear Don Henley sing this.
Neither she or the Eagles released Desperado as a single. Yet Henley says Linda's version made Desperado a classic and Frey said Linda's rendition made Desperado the Eagles signature song.
I love me some Linda, Blue Bayou etc. She's incredible, but the original Eagles version with Don Henley on the vocals will always be the best for me. Just sayin'...
Linda's talent was off-the-charts and this was a great version of Desperado, but for me, nobody does Desperado like Don Henley. He was born to sing that song. Not trying to take anything away from Linda. BTW, Don Henley and Glenn Frey of the Eagles were in Linda Ronstadt's backup band early in their careers.
She, Dolly and Emmie Lou Harris did the Letterman show in March 1999 and sang one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard. I would love to see your reaction to that one
Don Henley wrote this song, Eagles recorded it but it didn't do well. Linda recorded it ... instant hit. Eagles recorded again more like Linda's version and they had a hit.
She does a great cover of Rolling Stones “Tumbling Dice” and Smokey Robinson’s “Tracks of my Tears”
I love her cover of this song! My favorite singer ever.❤
Linda is the greatest, most diverse female vocalist of her generation, imo.
After she basically helped form the Eagles, she asked them if she could record this song to help promote the group and they happily agreed. Both versions became hits. You should react to the live version from the same concert that had Blue Bayou that's been reacted to by many of the reactors.
Linda made this song a hit.
No comment - but all thumbs up for Linda Ronstadt - !!!
Possibly the greatest singer of her generation
Glad you are doing more of Linda Ronstadt. She is one of the best female singers & can sing any genre from ballads to country to rock & even opera. She has had so many hits such as "Different Drum", "Long Long Time", "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "When Will I Be Loved" etc. Ronstadt also did some great duets such as "Somewhere Out There" (with James Ingram) & "Don't Know Much" (with Aaron Neville). The Eagles were her backing band till they went out on their own & she has covered a lot of their songs. Also love her collaborations with Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris (Trio albums).
Combine Lindas voice with that great Eagles song, pure magic. "Heart Like a Wheel" is a great song that Linda covered. Original by Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
That's a great one. Love her JD Souther covers, too. Faithless Love and Simple Man, Simple Dreams. And her Karla Bonoff covers, Someone To Lay Down Beside Me and Lose Again.
I love Linda Ronstadt. Her music touches the heart strings. Please more Linda. I’ll watch the same reaction over and or again. You were very insightful. Thank you. ❤
Linda's catalog is so diverse you'll fall into a rabbit hole. Quite often her live performances are better than the recorded version.
All great singers can express pure emotion. Linda is the best at this.
Linda is one of the best, thanks Biz
She's so talented! Beautiful! Agree with your words. Thanks for the reaction. When Will I Be Loved is awesome! She's got so many hits.
Linda Ronstadt was one of the greatest singers of all time male or female. Her versality as shown in the different types of music she sang and all the awards she won prove her talent was exceptional. Truly one of a kind singer,
Linda Ronstadt is fantastic.🖖🏼
That high note towards the end. Hits even harder in the live rendition...
Along this line of tempo is some of her early gold like "Love Has No Pride" and "Long Long Time". She sings her songs pretty much spot on to the studio, so seeing her sing it Live is always best. Not many others you can say that about.
My favorite sing by her is not well known, "Hasten Down The Wind." A penatrating song to your brain and soul.
Linda could and did sing everything. One of the best voices in the last 50 years.
Now that she can no longer sing, I'm glad to hear her honored.
✌️💖🌹
This was a huge song for the Eagles when they first started out. And they just happen to be Linda ronstadt's backup band before that when she did this song pretty cool
You need to listen to the live version. It’s just a piano and Linda. Perfection.
It Hurts So Bad knowing that it will be a Long Long Time before we will ever hear a voice as beautiful as Linda’s.🤗
I think it was Glenn Frye who said that no nobody paid any attention to desperado until linda did it. Then it became a classic
A gorgeous voice on a gorgeous lady, Linda.❤
How do I feel about Linda Ronstadt? She's the greatest female singer of my generation, perhaps the greatest of all time. That's how I feel about Linda Ronstadt! You should hear her sing "Heat Wave".
That's how she hit us in the '70s.
Thanks for covering another Ronstadt song but you should always choose a live version if you can. She's one of the few singers who are better live. Try 'La Charreada' or 'La Cigarra' both done in front of a live audience. You won't regret it 😂 ❤
She recorded this song to help raise awareness of The Eagles….who penned the tune. Love watching you son! 😽💋🎶
I've really been enjoying and appreciating your reviews of Linda Ronstadt. If you want to get the true sense of Linda's talent, you should check out her rocking' version of the Rolling Stone's "Tumbling Dice" or her awesome rendition of "La Charreada" .... her Mexican heritage. She has no boundaries when it comes to music genres. ❤
One of my favorite songs of talented Linda's is Willin'
What can one say, a beautiful face, a beautiful voice and a beautiful song. Beautiful. Linda Ronstadt is one of a kind.
Linda is in my top 3 female singers EVER
The studio version of songs bare the best way to introduce oneself to a performance and then move to a recorded live version. Now you should listen to a live performance of Linda’s to capture her emotion, technique, and talent.
From a purr to an impassioned howl, Linda rides the rise and fall of the wave of emotion described in this Eagles classic. Killer, a great singer in her 70s heyday and well beyond. Tough luck, unlucky cards drawn later, medical challenges that robbed her of her livelihood and her first love.
💔😢🦅❤✨️🕊
A truly great song. Enjoyed your reaction.
Linda ALWAYS brings it
I like that: "she's a sniper" with the feels.
Let’s not forget the song writing of Glen and Don.😊
When this song came out, I was living in Arizona in Cowboy country. Some woman
who I never noticed kept on playing this song on the jukebox, trying to send me a
message. Henley's lyrics hit home every line. I also lived in Tucson, her hometown.
There isn't a song Linda has done badly. "Long, Long Time" sends a similar message.
Who does "Tracks of My Tears" better, Smokey Robinson who wrote it or Linda?
While in Arizona I tried to learn Spanish and her "La Cigarra" is priceless. You don't
need to know one word of Spanish to enjoy it.
Hers is the most beautiful female voice on the planet. A perfect combination of sweetness and power with that elusive quality that just makes it pure heaven to listen to her. You used “breathtaking and blissful” to describe her voice and those are perfect adjectives to describe her amazing instrument. This was a great choice and a lovely reaction. I love your channel and hope to hear more of Linda. I strongly recommend her live performances whenever possible. 🌺✌️
Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris after the Gold Rush, is absolutely 💯 kickass
That pure voice, so strong and melodic, filled with emotions and sorrow. What an amazing talent. Thank you, Biz, for playing all these
great songs. Your analysis and commentary are priceless.
She made this in a different key note than the Eagles did but damn it worked perfectly.. All of the covers she did always were great
I love this song. The Eagles were back up musicians and singers for Linda Ronstadt when they were just getting started. Don Henley and Glen Frey of the Eagles wrote this song and she covered it. Linda does a great version of it. For a different vibe, you should hear Don Henley sing this.
Yep, you're right!
Pure beauty. This song was written by Glen Frey and Don Henley of (the) Eagles.
This is one of my very favorite...doing the Eagles song! She has such an awesome voice!
Linda was the real deal. 🙂
Listen to the Eagles' version. They wrote it, and Linda covered it beautifully, but I still prefer the original.
Try the Eagles second lp for the original Desperado and lots more.
Her music gives me chills also. Her voice is so pure and full of emotion!
Thanks for listening to this one. She's got a lot more
her voice, just unmatched. I listened to her over and over in the 70's when I was a teenager. Love her.
Love Linda
Yes, she'll do that to you. Her voice!!! Thank you for reacting to this. So many memories 😞
Classic song by one of the greatest! Thanks for the reaction.
That’s good stuff
I felt this song going into you.
I love her whole album “Heart Like a Wheel” as well.
Nice. I never heard her sing this one. Let the music play!
When you _should_ do the Live version, you do the studio.... lol
Atlanta 1977
The Eagles used to be Linda's backing band.
An angelic lion
Neither she or the Eagles released Desperado as a single. Yet Henley says Linda's version made Desperado a classic and Frey said Linda's rendition made Desperado the Eagles signature song.
There is so many songs of hers that I'd recommend, I wouldn't know where the start. She's got 11 Grammys, so I'd start there.
I love me some Linda, Blue Bayou etc. She's incredible, but the original Eagles version with Don Henley on the vocals will always be the best for me. Just sayin'...
Well done, Linda. Beautiful vocals.❤
Deep dive approved...😎😎
Linda's talent was off-the-charts and this was a great version of Desperado, but for me, nobody does Desperado like Don Henley. He was born to sing that song. Not trying to take anything away from Linda. BTW, Don Henley and Glenn Frey of the Eagles were in Linda Ronstadt's backup band early in their careers.
I actually like the stripped-down live version of this song she does with just her and a piano better.
Great insights Biz!
You know it's an impactful song when such thoughts are shared.
RIP LINDA..... HEAVEN GOT ANOTHER GREAT VOICE.......
Unless you've heard something today, she's 77 and still with us.
Eagles version still my fav!
The live version is better, now there's another song is Down so Low, live😊
Atlanta 1977 version of Desparado
Hope you are doing well. Adios Gorgeous. Hello Lowell Canyon LA 🪴🌄
Better than the Eagles version of. Her passion of voice is undeniable
hitting some good ones bro!
I lost the only somebody who ever loved me
She, Dolly and Emmie Lou Harris did the Letterman show in March 1999 and sang one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard. I would love to see your reaction to that one
Linda does a nice version though I prefer Don’s version with The Eagles especially since he wrote it!
@devildog5354 Yes, but to me it's all about Don's voice! No shade to Linda, BTW.
She gave the Eagles their start.
Don Henley wrote this song, Eagles recorded it but it didn't do well. Linda recorded it ... instant hit. Eagles recorded again more like Linda's version and they had a hit.
You've got to watch Janis Joplin and Tom Jones on his TV show back in the day. Raise Your Hand
A cover of the Eagles....her old band.