Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou (Official Music Video)

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  • You're watching the official music video for Linda Ronstadt - "Blue Bayou" from the album "Simple Dreams" (1977).
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 9 тис.

  • @billlance387
    @billlance387 4 роки тому +12774

    I was the video recording engineer for this concert at the Atlanta Civic Center in 1977. After the show, Linda and her band knocked on the door (!) of my little tape truck and asked if they could watch the tape, so they and I sat together and watched the show. Linda is so unassuming and such a beautiful person. I remember talking to Don Grolnick, the piano player, who played the show with a broken hand. It was a great show, and a great memory for me, but I never thought this recording would live on 40+ years later.

    • @heathermcteer9581
      @heathermcteer9581 4 роки тому +470

      What an awesome memory

    • @ursulamulder110
      @ursulamulder110 4 роки тому +300

      Wow. Something to be truly cherished!

    • @amy-ol2cf
      @amy-ol2cf 4 роки тому +349

      Thank u for ur contribution. 👍 we, the younger gen. are able to catch glimpse in the past.

    • @susanhampson446
      @susanhampson446 4 роки тому +181

      I had a Crush on Linda in the 70's. Ironically, I was watching Roy Orbison when this came up. Played Roy & Linda for my Wife and she understood my THEN Crush...

    • @jimmydumore2534
      @jimmydumore2534 4 роки тому +135

      Awesome story and awesome work!!!

  • @judyi46
    @judyi46 4 місяці тому +289

    She has one of the purest voices I’ve ever heard.

    • @Er-sv5tn
      @Er-sv5tn 2 місяці тому +10

      And Karen Carpenter

    • @naomiafu-jq4fh
      @naomiafu-jq4fh 2 місяці тому +2

      YES❤😊

    • @robertborsani
      @robertborsani 2 місяці тому +2

      This version is perfect ! Flawless in every way

    • @sjs928
      @sjs928 6 днів тому

      So beautiful it’ll almost make you cry …

    • @sjs928
      @sjs928 6 днів тому

      @@Er-sv5tn… WAIT ! No “ auto tune “ ? … the golden voices are timeless

  • @sandburgmartin7947
    @sandburgmartin7947 5 місяців тому +260

    Serious business friends ! It's time to petition the Country Music Hall of Fame to induct Linda Maria Ronstadt while she is still with us. She highly deserves it. Get her in there with members Dolly & Emmylou to complete the Trio while she can enjoy it. Sad that she wasn't there 20 years ago.

    • @CW-ee5ih
      @CW-ee5ih 3 місяці тому +12

      OMG I can’t believe she hasn’t been already!

    • @sandburgmartin7947
      @sandburgmartin7947 3 місяці тому +10

      @@CW-ee5ih Linda contributed music to, promoted, and likely brought millions of new fans to the genre. She is highly deserving. One could only wonder but Nashville obviously has a criteria based on something else.

    • @shirleyperry3170
      @shirleyperry3170 3 місяці тому +5

      @@sandburgmartin7947, true!

    • @paulrettig1507
      @paulrettig1507 2 місяці тому +5

      Emmylou wouldn't be there with her. Linda's the reason Emmylou is even known.

    • @sandburgmartin7947
      @sandburgmartin7947 2 місяці тому +3

      @@paulrettig1507True. Dolly was inducted in 1999, Emmylou in 2000.

  • @billbreuer6589
    @billbreuer6589 2 місяці тому +73

    I saw her and heard her sing in a bar in Toronto in1971. One look, one listen, and I was captivated forever.

  • @goodymotivation9397
    @goodymotivation9397 9 місяців тому +741

    Wow....this memory is still fresh in my head. I was the drummer

  • @frednurk8590
    @frednurk8590 2 місяці тому +86

    One of the most gorgeous voices ever to be shared to the world.

  • @robertcudlipp3426
    @robertcudlipp3426 Місяць тому +38

    In the second half of 2024, this still sounds magic.
    Have no doubt Roy smiles warmly each time this rendition of his classic is superbly performed by Linda.

  • @robertmoore8545
    @robertmoore8545 6 місяців тому +318

    This was my mom’s favorite song. We lost her 2 years ago today. As she was about to take her final breath, I played this song for her. I miss you so much, Mom!

    • @malyssah1
      @malyssah1 6 місяців тому +6

      mine too ❤, i use to get embarrassed when they play it all the time, now im singing 😂🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @dolo1974
      @dolo1974 6 місяців тому +10

      I hear you and I'm sorry. It was one of my Dad's favourites and I lost him a month and a half ago. I play this song from time to time with a pic of him and I feel I connect with him this way somehow. Hope it gets easier for everybody. Regards!

    • @helengomez9159
      @helengomez9159 4 місяці тому +5

      Saludos desde México ❤❤

    • @Chris1969o
      @Chris1969o 4 місяці тому +7

      RIP Mom. ❤

    • @JohnHopkins-ph2db
      @JohnHopkins-ph2db 4 місяці тому +3

      Beautiful

  • @CW-ee5ih
    @CW-ee5ih 3 місяці тому +216

    It’s called perfect pitch. It’s a gift that very few singers actually have.

    • @stacyhamilton2619
      @stacyhamilton2619 3 місяці тому +3

      She's the Don Larsen and Boog Powell of chick singers.

    • @CW-ee5ih
      @CW-ee5ih 3 місяці тому +12

      If a singer has the gift of perfect pitch, the other musicians can actually tune their instruments to their voice. It is truly extraordinary and very rare.
      Not to belabor the point, but perfect pitch will send an immistakeable vibration up your spine. Strange but true

    • @stacyhamilton2619
      @stacyhamilton2619 3 місяці тому +2

      @@CW-ee5ih
      She ever sing the Star Spangled Banner on opening day?

    • @Chamomile369
      @Chamomile369 2 місяці тому +5

      Also vocal control and technique. I have perfect pitch but the second I get drunk it goes away 😂

    • @naomiafu-jq4fh
      @naomiafu-jq4fh 2 місяці тому

      YES❤😊

  • @MurlWatne-io2bo
    @MurlWatne-io2bo 6 місяців тому +93

    That voice 4 octave range is something else.

    • @Summonredhellspites
      @Summonredhellspites Місяць тому

      Ever heard of king diamond?

    • @diden3527
      @diden3527 2 дні тому +1

      I know nothing about octaves, other than to say - that is a damned pretty lady with a gorgeous voice.

  • @Shr3dMyAss
    @Shr3dMyAss 5 місяців тому +115

    The era where music is PURE...

    • @paulsobu9084
      @paulsobu9084 2 місяці тому +2

      At a time when music is pure . . . 👍;
      Agree . . .

  • @marisoltapia7480
    @marisoltapia7480 2 місяці тому +65

    She is 78 today ..Un forgettable... Greetings from Caracas 💖

  • @KentMcKee
    @KentMcKee 6 місяців тому +137

    Here in Tucson, client tells me he was a plumber 1980 and was at a house doing his thing and the lady of the house says "Oh, you like my daughters music" he was singing along to music in the background. Was Linda's mother and he was blown away, He has since passed away. Personally saw her in early 1980's in concert. What a special moment.

  • @brucecawthon8206
    @brucecawthon8206 3 місяці тому +130

    The era when vocal artists actually had talent. I miss those days.

  • @Johnny-mj4vk
    @Johnny-mj4vk 3 місяці тому +64

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written.....oh it shouldn't matter but I'm a six four year old black man.i love Linda she's the bomb.

  • @CeeOlleab388
    @CeeOlleab388 7 місяців тому +227

    Linda Ronstadt had the voice and this was HER song. Glad to have lived at the time this musical genius lived, and "Blue Bayou" became a song.

    • @RyanJohnson-ed5hv
      @RyanJohnson-ed5hv 7 місяців тому +7

      She does absolutely incredible job but Roy Orbison still did it a little bit better. His voice is so haunting and beautiful.

    • @Nipit-po8fl
      @Nipit-po8fl 7 місяців тому +1

      I think this song was written by michael nashmuth of the monkeys

    • @EltapatioFG
      @EltapatioFG 5 місяців тому

      1qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
      Ca b vionrs de mi padre​@@Nipit-po8fl

    • @mirandahotspring4019
      @mirandahotspring4019 5 місяців тому +8

      @@Nipit-po8fl No, it was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson, and first performed Roy who had an international hit with it in 1963.

  • @MojoGene
    @MojoGene 3 місяці тому +55

    If I had to name the single most memorable note I've ever heard in any pop song, it would be the final note that Linda Ronstadt hits in "Blue Bayou." To this day, I can still recall my reaction to hearing it for the first time. The 4th, 3rd and 2nd notes from the end, slowly moving up the musical scale, create a huge expectation in the listener for what the final note would be. And then? Wow! Ronstadt delivers and sustains an F#5 in magnificent vocal tone! Bravo!

    • @robertborsani
      @robertborsani Місяць тому

      This is perfection....a flawless performance

  • @billy233
    @billy233 11 місяців тому +77

    The Lord Blessed Us with Linda.

  • @johnhirst4137
    @johnhirst4137 3 місяці тому +70

    Beautiful song , perfectly sung by a beautiful woman

  • @stephenbailey6709
    @stephenbailey6709 9 місяців тому +132

    Linda Ronstadt is simply gorgeous ❤. Smooth as chocolate.

    • @Sherman350
      @Sherman350 7 місяців тому

      whatchu tryna say? that sound raciss

    • @diden3527
      @diden3527 2 дні тому

      @@Sherman350 have a rest bro

  • @angel49ers90
    @angel49ers90 Рік тому +562

    "There are two kinds of men in this world. Those with a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who never heard of her." - Willie Nelson.

    • @jumpforjoy6
      @jumpforjoy6 Рік тому +6

      Huh

    • @Mikey196601
      @Mikey196601 6 місяців тому +7

      I worked with a young lady in her late 20’s who looks just like Linda Ronstadt

    • @rinkinkel
      @rinkinkel 4 місяці тому +2

      There are two kinds of men in this world. those who are blinded by her looks and those who are deafened by this song.

    • @boracay12
      @boracay12 4 місяці тому +6

      I had a crush on her when I was a teen and love this song

    • @cindys9858
      @cindys9858 4 місяці тому

      @@rinkinkel So you came to the video for more?

  • @RokDAWG1
    @RokDAWG1 7 місяців тому +114

    Her voice still melts me. So amazingly powerful.

  • @JP-bn2ct
    @JP-bn2ct 6 місяців тому +388

    Still listening in 2024 to this beautiful and timeless song!

    • @lysapatron6928
      @lysapatron6928 6 місяців тому +9

      Me too still listening to this song today March 19, 2024,. This is one of my and my sister's favorite songs. Sadly, my sister passed away in 2019 at age 90. I am now 81, the youngest and only living one among six female siblings.

    • @ShelleySmith-f1z
      @ShelleySmith-f1z 6 місяців тому +4

      She is an amazing singer, the emotions are always spot on, fabulous!! ❤❤❤ 21/3/2023

    • @ShelleySmith-f1z
      @ShelleySmith-f1z 6 місяців тому +4

      Oops, 2024 😂😂

    • @GailRietesel-os6vh
      @GailRietesel-os6vh 5 місяців тому +5

      We had the best music back then I truly miss the great music we had

    • @EA_Kar
      @EA_Kar 5 місяців тому +2

      cheers, same here

  • @jeffj2495
    @jeffj2495 22 дні тому +10

    In 100 years, people will resurrect this and rediscover what a gem Linda Ronstadt was.
    Stellar song in a stellar rendition.

  • @cheneyrobert
    @cheneyrobert Рік тому +376

    It was the summer of 76 in San Francisco and somehow I ended up in the front row gazing up at Linda and man could she sing. I hope she’s surrounded by love. She helped so many great musicians and she’s been such a wonderful person…..she deserves grace 👏👏👏👏

    • @natbb9
      @natbb9 10 місяців тому +16

      I love how you wrote this. You're an excellent writer. Imagine, forty-seven years ago you saw Linda, and you were able to paint the essence of that youthful night in San Francisco all these years later.

    • @lonobannoniii1123
      @lonobannoniii1123 9 місяців тому +6

      I agree with your opinion and sentiments. One technicality though... you might want to check the definition of grace. It's IMPOSSIBLE to deserve grace. Grace is unmerited favor bestowed. No one can ever earn grace nor ever deserve it. If that was possible, it wouldn't be grace at all. Bless you all. ;-) Peace out.

    • @monicaperez5523
      @monicaperez5523 7 місяців тому +3

      WOW, WHAT A AMAZING EXPERIENCE! MY aunt also saw Linda Ronstadt in concert in San Francisco. I’m so glad that I grew up listening to good music, thanks to my aunt & uncles as well as my sisters.

    • @Sherman350
      @Sherman350 7 місяців тому

      no one gives a shit about 50 years ago dude

    • @lonobannoniii1123
      @lonobannoniii1123 6 місяців тому

      @@Sherman350Dude, your ignorance is a historical milestone that others of your intellect have circled aimlessly and incessantly through the centuries. STFU.

  • @Skynyrdforever
    @Skynyrdforever 6 місяців тому +68

    Linda's voice mesmerized me from the first time I heard her. The strength of her voice grabbed me and still hasn't let me go for over 40 years. Love her as always.

  • @sallymjmj750
    @sallymjmj750 7 місяців тому +58

    I’ll never forget, my 11th or 12th English teacher talked about how “Where those fishing boats / With their sails afloat” was a metaphor for seeing the sail, but it representing the whole boat. 45 years ago. Mr. Brimhall had a huge crush on Linda Ronstadt.

  • @coryrowell110
    @coryrowell110 4 дні тому +5

    People talk about THE voice. In my opinion, this one is certainly included in the list of THE voice....

  • @joelestes9407
    @joelestes9407 3 роки тому +865

    She's so good. What a great time to be young. How we were blessed as kids. Best music

    • @martyneither7580
      @martyneither7580 3 роки тому +18

      I'm 71 and couldn't agree more.

    • @davemike90
      @davemike90 3 роки тому +9

      agree

    • @judithmorgan9787
      @judithmorgan9787 3 роки тому +17

      So true wish it was still like those good days

    • @saxo_nova
      @saxo_nova 3 роки тому +14

      Was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

    • @aria3329
      @aria3329 3 роки тому +7

      Super blessed!

  • @Marc-py1qn
    @Marc-py1qn Рік тому +71

    Patsy and Linda. Two best female singers of all time.

    • @RyanJohnson-ed5hv
      @RyanJohnson-ed5hv 7 місяців тому +9

      Don't forget Karen Carpenter

    • @paidda
      @paidda 2 місяці тому

      The ABBA ladies for me.. all time.

  • @johnallisonalexander6505
    @johnallisonalexander6505 3 роки тому +1144

    I get chills down my spine when she starts belting out the chorus. Such a powerful voice.

    • @allanchalmers9778
      @allanchalmers9778 3 роки тому +26

      She's gorgeous.

    • @BV-nx6vq
      @BV-nx6vq 3 роки тому +9

      Ditto...me too...

    • @dwhitman3092
      @dwhitman3092 3 роки тому +9

      Truly---

    • @saxo_nova
      @saxo_nova 3 роки тому +12

      Absolutely! The only performers who come close to her in this song attacks the chorus with genuine feeling and scoops perfectly the note "world" when she sings "and the world is mine." If you can't do these 2 things, then you can't even come close to touching Ms. Ronstadt!

    • @saxo_nova
      @saxo_nova 3 роки тому +8

      Was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

  • @douggauzy6258
    @douggauzy6258 2 дні тому +2

    When I was a kid every outdoor picnic or community event their was a band playing this song . What a set of pipes . Wow !

  • @jorgegonzales9815
    @jorgegonzales9815 Рік тому +299

    Linda's range is so amazing. You think she won't be able to hold it and bring it back. But she does. No words.

    • @tbechtx
      @tbechtx Рік тому +2

      Just beautiful! ❤️

    • @marlenelyles
      @marlenelyles 9 місяців тому +2

      Love this song. ❤️

    • @saludicious
      @saludicious 8 місяців тому +1

      Was. Unfortunately she has Parkinson’s and can’t sing now.

    • @JorgeHuesen
      @JorgeHuesen 7 місяців тому

      xy1!kzoztw2drcu

  • @cindypattana6071
    @cindypattana6071 4 роки тому +1053

    One of the most beautiful songs in history, and she OWNED that song.

    • @unamckillen7125
      @unamckillen7125 4 роки тому +8

      Neither of them owned it but they both interpreted it in their inimitable ways. The versions are both great, just different.

    • @stevescofield7806
      @stevescofield7806 4 роки тому +20

      Linda owned every song that she ever sang.

    • @jackiebrandt5658
      @jackiebrandt5658 4 роки тому +6

      @Voracious Reader somewhere out therre

    • @johnclark5571
      @johnclark5571 4 роки тому +7

      Beautiful voice but lousy politics.

    • @pugskins
      @pugskins 4 роки тому +3

      She sure did

  • @pmointernet
    @pmointernet Рік тому +42

    I can die now. I've seen and heard the most beautiful thing that ever existed.

  • @Norita72cox
    @Norita72cox День тому +13

    Who in 2024 watching this old gem?

  • @shanesanko1408
    @shanesanko1408 2 роки тому +227

    One of the most beautiful, powerful voices ever

    • @palominokyla7155
      @palominokyla7155 2 роки тому +1

      Ya

    • @ronaldkovach3108
      @ronaldkovach3108 Рік тому +4

      Amen! Saw her in the early ‘70s and in one of her final concerts. Amazing artist, singer, person, and performer.

  • @graemetimoney7002
    @graemetimoney7002 4 роки тому +184

    Blue Bayou + linda Ronstadt = Perfection.

  • @pmointernet
    @pmointernet Рік тому +57

    possibly the best singing performance ever.

  • @williamwoldt2174
    @williamwoldt2174 3 дні тому +4

    I love you Linda Ronstadt, class of 79,I've had a crush on you for over fifty years and it makes my heart ache when i watch the videos of you singing. Thank you for being you and making beautiful music like no other, there will never be another.❤

  • @roberthayes2593
    @roberthayes2593 Рік тому +46

    Loving the fact that I'm old enough to appreciate stuff like this.

  • @sudiptakiran
    @sudiptakiran 3 роки тому +1930

    No one can sing 'Blue Bayou' like Linda. She's one of a kind!!

    • @thomascoburn5481
      @thomascoburn5481 3 роки тому +83

      You mean like Roy Orbison

    • @meierbeat
      @meierbeat 3 роки тому +5

      @@thomascoburn5481 or like Norah Jones and M Ward (big fan of Roy's btw).

    • @comments.are.turned.off...
      @comments.are.turned.off... 3 роки тому +53

      Sorry but I think Alisan Porter capped it too.

    • @kennovo9705
      @kennovo9705 3 роки тому +8

      I have just seen a video ( from 2018) by a group called The Linda Ronstadt experience .It aint Linda ...but it sure sounds ( and looks) close to her .

    • @theL81Again
      @theL81Again 3 роки тому +21

      Alison Porter is too nasal. Carrie Underwood...too loud, all belting, crap dynamics.

  • @larrykirk1
    @larrykirk1 Рік тому +43

    Greatest female singer as far as I'm concerned.

  • @EdithJohnson-s3m
    @EdithJohnson-s3m 5 місяців тому +182

    If this isn't played at my funeral, I'm not going !!!!¡!

  • @stewmeat9261
    @stewmeat9261 4 роки тому +3494

    No auto tune, no back up dancers, no flashy lights, no twerking. Just good music. I wish we could go back in time

  • @stratmad
    @stratmad Рік тому +189

    One of the greatest voices of the past 50 years and one of the greatest performances in all of popular music.

  • @lamersit6396
    @lamersit6396 Рік тому +263

    My mother (who died in 2000, 6 weeks after my daughter was born) just *LOVED* this song. Despite the opinion of the preacher, we insisted playing this song during the funeral in the church. Rest in Peace Mom, your son and grand daughter...

    • @jp-mc2bp
      @jp-mc2bp Рік тому +9

      may you find peace love doesn,t stop

    • @TaniaRobertsMensfield
      @TaniaRobertsMensfield Рік тому +1

      Amen 🙏

    • @bobbeck5866
      @bobbeck5866 Рік тому +3

      Goog on ya, She was the best ever, never caught, never beaten never to be overtaken

    • @jarituomi1859
      @jarituomi1859 Рік тому +1

      Hmmmm... is there any anti religiuos ancle?

    • @wesmahan4757
      @wesmahan4757 Рік тому

      As a former missonary & preacher, let me say it: F*** that preacher. This is musical heaven, and that preacher will never know how wonderful this is.

  • @iamphoenix5376
    @iamphoenix5376 2 дні тому +2

    I’m 71 but my heart, mind & body feel young. ❤❤

  • @bmrosario8961
    @bmrosario8961 5 місяців тому +61

    Only 1 person can sing this son, Linda.

    • @jamesbuchanan4414
      @jamesbuchanan4414 2 місяці тому +3

      Roy Orbison did it just as well with it 14 years earlier.

    • @Gratefulman1965
      @Gratefulman1965 2 місяці тому +1

      Roy Orbison And Joe Melson wrote Blue Bayou. As much as I love Roy’s job with it. I grew up with Linda’s cover of it and she made it her own. Just a well written song that takes a special voice to bring it to life!

  • @smule27
    @smule27 2 роки тому +671

    Doesnt need a half naked costume, dramatic move, or a spinning stage, just give her a mic, a great band, she give you back a wonderful music with her beauitful voice, what a great great great singer, Linda

    • @mikeledee8786
      @mikeledee8786 2 роки тому +12

      Amen!!

    • @kathleeneparker98
      @kathleeneparker98 2 роки тому +23

      @@mikeledee8786 Yes! You so nailed it! Too much 'music' now is all theater and no real talent or originality. There was SO MUCH TALENT in those days!

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 2 роки тому +8

      You got that right.

    • @susanhall4063
      @susanhall4063 2 роки тому +6

      Amen. Those were the days.

    • @ericlind6581
      @ericlind6581 2 роки тому +9

      And feminine!!!

  • @mikemyers530
    @mikemyers530 Рік тому +29

    May 20 2023 Heard Linda Ronstadt sing this Blue Bayou on the radio working night shift In trucking, All my life was there in this song “Blue Bayou “ Tears we’re shed and Ronstadt delivered most beautiful song! She is absolutely great and one of best all time singers. Her words are clear and you can hear them.

  • @ericdebord
    @ericdebord 22 дні тому +11

    Sept 2024.
    Checking in from Las Vegas.

  • @mysticmaverick1
    @mysticmaverick1 2 роки тому +381

    Her voice ranges from a whisper to a belt and what control! One of a kind vocalist. Great song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melton.

    • @frankcharlton1234
      @frankcharlton1234 2 роки тому +9

      Would have loved to hear her and Orbison perform this song together

    • @marshkalfman9572
      @marshkalfman9572 Рік тому

      @@frankcharlton1234 Hello Frank

    • @tomlokos4303
      @tomlokos4303 Рік тому +3

      Even Roy couldn't sing this as well as Linda

    • @ethanweeter2732
      @ethanweeter2732 Рік тому

      @@tomlokos4303Hard to sing this song’s high notes.

    • @charlottewatkins9865
      @charlottewatkins9865 11 місяців тому +3

      WOW! Now I remember why she was my fav!

  • @willbillingham8027
    @willbillingham8027 3 роки тому +508

    There's only 1 Linda Ronstadt and she's got the type of voice that sends chills up your spine in a great way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!

    • @Keepskatin
      @Keepskatin 3 роки тому +1

      THAT unique American.Country gal voice.

    • @royestondsouza4069
      @royestondsouza4069 3 роки тому +2

      That unique iconic voice....only Linda Ronstadt ♥

    • @AdmiralDenny
      @AdmiralDenny 3 роки тому +1

      Disgusting liberal pig

    • @royestondsouza4069
      @royestondsouza4069 3 роки тому

      @@AdmiralDenny what was that about?

    • @AdmiralDenny
      @AdmiralDenny 3 роки тому +2

      @@royestondsouza4069 Obviously about her. What, you don’t understand English?

  • @nancybusso6171
    @nancybusso6171 4 роки тому +287

    My father served in the Navy during WWII and spent some time in Hawaii after fighting on Iwo Jima. He loved this song because it reminded him of the island. I had it played at his funeral. 🌊 🌺 🍍 🎶 I miss you Daddy........

    • @alciao3441
      @alciao3441 3 роки тому +13

      Nancy, so sorry about your dad. God is recalling all His good people. My mom went home 8 years ago and I still miss her immensely. May God sustain you in these hard times.

    • @saxo_nova
      @saxo_nova 3 роки тому +4

      Your dad is a treasure and I'm proud to be American and thankful for what he did! I was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

    • @thejoseyscottrocks
      @thejoseyscottrocks 3 роки тому +2

      He’s back there… 🏝

    • @davidcatalano3781
      @davidcatalano3781 3 роки тому +2

      Thank you for the story about your dad! A real hero! Thanks

    • @juliushernadi4421
      @juliushernadi4421 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for sharing. Very touching.

  • @jonsmith2061
    @jonsmith2061 16 днів тому +4

    Florida boy here, every time I have driven to Texas and back as soon as I got to the Louisiana bridges on I-10 no matter what radio station was on this song would play.

  • @rossbritton4008
    @rossbritton4008 Рік тому +102

    She is so humble..That Lady has a Voice of Pure SILK..

  • @kiotihamada9477
    @kiotihamada9477 Рік тому +152

    Out of all the top notch female vocalists, both past and present, I can't think of anyone who had/has the ability to inject emotion into her singing to the extent that Linda Ronstadt did, She's simply superb!

    • @JOhnJOhn-pv5vz
      @JOhnJOhn-pv5vz Рік тому +1

      Her and Carole King

    • @MrJesusdoesntsave
      @MrJesusdoesntsave 11 місяців тому +1

      Joplin

    • @ApocGuy
      @ApocGuy 11 місяців тому +3

      Karen carpenter was on same level and (imho) EmmyLou harris isnt far behind either.

    • @evanlouis3336
      @evanlouis3336 10 місяців тому

      ​​@@ApocGuyOh pleeze Carpenter was a grotesque, sour note, thin voiced square who sang schlocky love songs with her creepy brother. Couldn't perform live. Not in RONSTADT's vocal universe- in fact such a comparison is a bit of a slur.

    • @Afishyfish1
      @Afishyfish1 9 місяців тому +1

      Adorable too

  • @timdavis4332
    @timdavis4332 11 місяців тому +28

    I was 12 years old when this gem hit the airways.
    My parents had just divorced, and we moved to a new house/neighborhood/school system/...you get my point, and feeling disrupted. Always hoping my parents would reconcile and remake the family I'd hoped we could be.
    These melancholy lyrics, singing about "going back some day", just hit home. 💪🏼😆👍🏼🎶🎶🎶🏡

  • @stephen7448
    @stephen7448 3 місяці тому +7

    I was 5 in 1977 when this song came out and I remember having a crush on Linda Ronstadt; today I'm a happily married 51 year old man I and still do. It's so easy to fall in love with such beautiful talent.

  • @matthewhayes9520
    @matthewhayes9520 8 років тому +48

    She always appears shy.Then she starts singing.Wow love her

  • @charlesbarker8424
    @charlesbarker8424 Рік тому +205

    Always absolutely loved her voice

    • @palominokyla7155
      @palominokyla7155 Рік тому +2

      Ya, you’re just like my dad, she is just too super awesome, which of her songs you like listening too?

    • @robert.m4676
      @robert.m4676 Рік тому

      @@palominokyla7155 this one is definitely my favorite by her. She was gorgeous!

  • @anneoconnor2009
    @anneoconnor2009 4 роки тому +309

    The way she hits that last note-tough one to get right- SLAYS me. Awesome.

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 3 роки тому +1

      absolute magic,Anne !!!!! hair on my back goes up right there..........

    • @FaithfulDogDigital
      @FaithfulDogDigital 3 роки тому +6

      literally just replayed just that closing verse 8 times. She added a quick, "in-between" note just before the high note that made an incredible lick even more delightful. she probably just felt it at the moment. sheer talent.

    • @chipkniffin53
      @chipkniffin53 3 роки тому

      Have you heard "I Can't Get Over You" off Duets? Great song.

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 3 роки тому

      @sabbracadabra Get in line,Sabbra...................

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 3 роки тому +1

      Last note got me the first time I heard it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @naturalbornscorpio929
    @naturalbornscorpio929 4 місяці тому +984

    Anyone else listening in 2024?

  • @m3kuro9sk39
    @m3kuro9sk39 Рік тому +79

    There's something in her voice that makes my heart melt

  • @charlesmcgarvey9570
    @charlesmcgarvey9570 4 роки тому +410

    Linda Ronstadt is in a class all her own.

  • @lyndafayesmusic
    @lyndafayesmusic 4 роки тому +54

    Back during a time when real singers with real voices actually "sang" into the mikes instead of screaming. QUALITY LADY!

  • @dieterkoch6563
    @dieterkoch6563 3 місяці тому +27

    One of the greatest songs ever recorded!

  • @cwelge4494
    @cwelge4494 4 роки тому +270

    Just love how she begins, low and controlled and the audience whistling and calling out. Then she opens the pipes and you hear absolute silence from them until she ends her final note. They were entranced as we all were whenever Ms. Ronstadt sang. Captivating.

    • @bruceradzwion6160
      @bruceradzwion6160 3 роки тому +4

      They were enthralled, captivated, mesmerized, pretty amazing

    • @saxo_nova
      @saxo_nova 3 роки тому +5

      TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU! I was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

    • @cwelge4494
      @cwelge4494 Рік тому +3

      Saxo it's been too long since I visited this beautiful performance. I saw your post and checked out your rendition and you crushed it my brother! How could one possibly dislike you having so much fun while bringing joy to others with your passion for music. Play on sir, play on!

  • @Area_Man
    @Area_Man Рік тому +77

    Incredible command of her voice. Not many singers can deliver live as consistently as Linda did.

  • @randysmith2866
    @randysmith2866 Рік тому +69

    I read somewhere that when Roy Orbinson heard this rendition of his song it reduced him to tears!

    • @steveharrop8705
      @steveharrop8705 Рік тому +4

      Does that to me too, every time. The Steel solo gives me the shivers. I had to learn it, and did so within days of first hearing it.

    • @brad584
      @brad584 Рік тому +1

      No doubt about that.

    • @elisamartinezlmft
      @elisamartinezlmft Рік тому +2

      I grew up as a kid listening to my dad play Blue Bayou on vinyl over and over again. This will always be one of my favorite memories and songs.

    • @poom641
      @poom641 Рік тому

      I read somewhere that the Flu was re-named and millions of sheep fell for it LOL !

  • @EthanW-mf1gv
    @EthanW-mf1gv Місяць тому +4

    Linda Ronstadt Live was something to behold. These ballads were her bread and butter but she could rock and roll with the best of ' em. She sang what she wanted, when she wanted and always let her bands shine. How rare.

  • @garyroenicke2102
    @garyroenicke2102 Рік тому +85

    What a Voice and that song should go down on everyone’s top 5 list of all time.

  • @wendihaas6346
    @wendihaas6346 Рік тому +392

    Linda and band mates are truly timeless- it’s 2022- I’m 72 and still love this.

    • @larryvermeer6170
      @larryvermeer6170 Рік тому +4

      Am 67yrs and still love linda's music too

    • @debbievos364
      @debbievos364 Рік тому +1

      41 ❤

    • @jp-mc2bp
      @jp-mc2bp Рік тому +6

      Got you all beat. I'm 73 and still love this girl. Sad to see her voice has left her, but her memories will last forever

    • @larryvermeer6170
      @larryvermeer6170 Рік тому +2

      @@jp-mc2bp my friend am 67 and fallin in love with her too at the age of 12yrs it is 55yrs in love with judith durham too she left us with lovely music but her spirit is with us too

    • @sledllo3231
      @sledllo3231 Рік тому +2

      Pareil !

  • @ashleydoty6289
    @ashleydoty6289 4 роки тому +148

    She knows heartbreak...I’m so sorry you lost your gift. You’re a true legend- so appreciative and humble. Thank you 🙏

    • @bacstrucking3796
      @bacstrucking3796 3 роки тому +1

      Still there just too timid to sing... still immaculate!!!!

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 3 роки тому +2

      Most of us NEVER had it............still makes her Spectacular.....................

    • @johnnybeanz1296
      @johnnybeanz1296 3 роки тому +4

      Most gifts pass. Hers lasted longer than many and she seemed to appreciate it everyday.

  • @CosmicWeed08
    @CosmicWeed08 Рік тому +47

    Otherworldly talent. Brings me to tears. Salute to Linda Rondstat 🔥🐐🙌👏❤️🙏

  • @billydavis6798
    @billydavis6798 3 роки тому +121

    What a pure natural voice!

  • @jimvarlas1798
    @jimvarlas1798 6 років тому +359

    The true test of REAL TALENT. She can do it LIVE!! No studio-created sound, just the most beautiful voice EVER! We love you, Linda.

    • @sarahdoddingtonclark2258
      @sarahdoddingtonclark2258 5 років тому +7

      @Super Sonic she is literally so underrated

    • @lustforchanel3051
      @lustforchanel3051 5 років тому +7

      One of the most underrated beautiful voices ever

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 5 років тому +3

      Not many can do that.........

    • @joycenierman6225
      @joycenierman6225 5 років тому +3

      LOVED IT !!! LINDA RHONSTAT'S BEAUTIFUL VOICE WILL TRANSCEND TIME !!!

    • @saxo_nova
      @saxo_nova 3 роки тому

      TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU! I was so inspired by this, I decided to channel all the misery, pain, and suffering in my life to doing a sax cover of this dedicated to Ms. Ronstadt. Feel free to DISLIKE if you don't like it.

  • @JSlove-mj3uk
    @JSlove-mj3uk 2 місяці тому +32

    How it feels to long for a place in time where the world ceases to exist with no worries or fears.
    Take me back -

  • @nickdalessandro1191
    @nickdalessandro1191 Місяць тому +7

    With Linda performing, the most beautiful song ever sung-

  • @kaydee63
    @kaydee63 4 роки тому +325

    You hear that? Not a single second was auto-tune used. Linda is a singer, in every sense of the word.

    • @brianb8569
      @brianb8569 4 роки тому

      What is auto-tune?

    • @kaydee63
      @kaydee63 4 роки тому +4

      @@brianb8569 That's what you took away from my comment, the fact that there is a hyphen?

    • @stevenmartinez8208
      @stevenmartinez8208 4 роки тому

      Yes Sir..!! AGREED!!

    • @peterkelly8357
      @peterkelly8357 4 роки тому +2

      Auto-tune hadn’t been invented when this song was recorded

    • @harborheart6558
      @harborheart6558 4 роки тому +4

      Indeed. Her voice is authentic. She is the real deal - never created a persona - Linda was always Linda.

  • @jimjohnston5092
    @jimjohnston5092 4 роки тому +187

    Good God - she STILL gives me chills.

    • @TheWayneoman
      @TheWayneoman 4 роки тому +8

      Amazing isn't it.

    • @lizpitula2471
      @lizpitula2471 4 роки тому +4

      She’s Awesome!!!

    • @rachels2cents325
      @rachels2cents325 4 роки тому +2

      Jim Johnston SHE'S STUNNING!!!!

    • @jayroe725
      @jayroe725 4 роки тому

      I can almost envision what inspired her to sing this song. I wish I was with her at that time.

    • @peterbfield
      @peterbfield 4 роки тому

      Oh yeah.

  • @Jim_Julian
    @Jim_Julian 7 місяців тому +25

    Love her. Greatest voice ever. Charming person. So sad that she lost the ability to perform. God Bless you Linda.

  • @reverendB
    @reverendB 5 місяців тому +4

    It's absolutely amazing that the"Official Music Video" is a live performance, rather than a clip compilation set to the studio version of the song. But, if anyone could pull off making a live version sound as good, if not better than a studio track, it's Linda Ronstadt.

  • @floresnashvilledrummer
    @floresnashvilledrummer 5 років тому +168

    The way she just stands there, grips the mic and belts it out. God, like no one else.

    • @doolittlegeorge
      @doolittlegeorge 5 років тому +5

      if you're gonna take on Roy Orbison this is the appropriate level of confidence..

    • @dwightdodd3734
      @dwightdodd3734 5 років тому +3

      Makes it look effortless...........

    • @hmackie6823
      @hmackie6823 5 років тому

      Like Freddy Mercury

    • @hmackie6823
      @hmackie6823 5 років тому

      except Freddy carries his with himn

    • @hmackie6823
      @hmackie6823 5 років тому

      carried

  • @davidphillips2151
    @davidphillips2151 7 років тому +2474

    In my view, no one could touch Linda in her day, and no one can now. Of course there are other great female vocalists who can belt out a power ballad (Christina, Whitney, Mariah etc.) but Linda had something special, something the others lack: Restraint. She could raise the power level when melody demanded, but could convey emotion quietly when volume wasn't called for. Her voice was always controlled, but beautiful to listen to. She was, and always will be, one of the greats. And in her humbleness and honesty, a star.

    • @martyrezac9037
      @martyrezac9037 6 років тому +53

      Amen I couldn't have said it any better !
      Thank you very much !!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀 !

    • @bettechic5052
      @bettechic5052 5 років тому +36

      Eloquently stated!

    • @KRS31477
      @KRS31477 5 років тому +14

      Dont forget Melanie safka ;)

    • @Gemini-1
      @Gemini-1 5 років тому +14

      David Phillips well said.

    • @emersynnrampersad5809
      @emersynnrampersad5809 5 років тому +57

      Can people stop putting Mariah Carey in the category with these ladies. At one point she was screaming now, she’s just whispering. That’s not singing. This is.

  • @carrifoote8065
    @carrifoote8065 6 років тому +168

    The best female singer of all time. So sad she can't sing anymore. I think of her often and it breaks my heart.

    • @mauricemorris766
      @mauricemorris766 6 років тому +10

      A unique talent they dont come much better than Linda Ronstadt a true gem

    • @jonlanier_
      @jonlanier_ 5 років тому +3

      Uh.. no. You really can't say the best of all time. But she is one of the best.

    • @ramondrose3558
      @ramondrose3558 5 років тому

      Top 10

    • @pattidolcemente7316
      @pattidolcemente7316 5 років тому +3

      I think of her often too. I lived in Tucson for 20 years, and Linda is a Tucson homegirl. The main city bus depot in DT Tucson is named "Ronstadt Center." Not because of Linda, but her dad. Her brother used to be on the city council, don't know if he still is, I left Tucson 4 years ago. Linda is altruistic, donating to Casa De Los Ninos, a home for children in Tucson who need help. She also donated to restore the Rialto in DT Tucson. Linda still rocks even if she most unfortunately can't sing anymore. :(

    • @beldengi
      @beldengi 5 років тому +2

      @Cynthia Dickerson: A ridiculous response. Clearly some singers are better than others, and opera singers by definition are in the first ranks.

  • @plasticbucket
    @plasticbucket 14 днів тому +3

    The Singer and the Song both BEAUTIFUL.

  • @garypalmowski9967
    @garypalmowski9967 4 роки тому +946

    Who's still listening with me in July 2020?

    • @brianfaulkner9920
      @brianfaulkner9920 4 роки тому +7

      Sorry, August 1st, but glad to be here!

    • @1Keef
      @1Keef 4 роки тому +13

      Hands down the best female rock singer of all time. Her songs are timeless👍👍

    • @joywalker4918
      @joywalker4918 4 роки тому +9

      She's one of my favorite singers of all time what a voice.

    • @zvidubitzky977
      @zvidubitzky977 4 роки тому +8

      I listen too. She is Gorgeous / Aug 2020

    • @miles4939
      @miles4939 4 роки тому +3

      what happened to her?

  • @Vancoin
    @Vancoin 5 років тому +48

    And this, boys and girls, is how you own a stage. No hype, no flash, just pure artistry.

    • @williamnorrey5528
      @williamnorrey5528 2 місяці тому

      A song for the for the heart and soul sang by the greatest ever stay strong linda your loved by all 🌹 ❤

  • @maggiepie765
    @maggiepie765 Рік тому +21

    This was my mom’s song!!! She would sing it in every Karaoke session. Naturally - I learned it thoroughly from watching her and she would even let me sing some lines at karaoke too. When she passed away - I thought I’d be able to sing it without any problems at all… boy I was soo wrong… after the first few lines, my tears won’t stop falling… I couldn’t even make it to the chorus and had to excuse myself from everyone in the karaoke session we were having coz I was already crying and sobbing…. I remembered the heartbreak trying to sing this song again after my mom died… BUT - it’s been been more than a decade now and i’m able to sing it again - tears still fall from time to time and I can still feel my heart ache longing for my mom - but then I always just try and think “ah will she like it? I hope she does”. I always dedicate it to her memory every time I sing it. I love you and I miss you mom!!! 💜🕊️

  • @janduplooy3326
    @janduplooy3326 2 місяці тому +12

    I am 65 still enjoy this music THE BEST❤

  • @wjes775tube
    @wjes775tube 6 років тому +33

    To all hopeful vocalists, this is what's called "knocking it out of the park". Study well.

    • @bosbro742
      @bosbro742 5 років тому +1

      Best backup band as well. What a crew

  • @alecspeer
    @alecspeer 8 років тому +45

    There are two true singers on this planet who have embodied every note of this masterpiece tune.
    Roy Orbison and Linda Ronstadt.

    • @R.Easton
      @R.Easton 8 років тому +2

      Alisan porter..

    • @themartinezmafia
      @themartinezmafia 8 років тому +3

      +Rick V/d Iest I agree Alison porter is amazing.

    • @EpicThe112
      @EpicThe112 8 років тому +1

      I agree since they sang this song before 1981 when season 10 winner Alisan Porter was born in Worcester, MA Boston, MA metropolitan region and this song was played on BBC Radio 2 on Pick of the Pops with Paul from Bronx, NY now London UK

    • @giovannadimaria7397
      @giovannadimaria7397 7 років тому +3

      Dear Epic The 112, I'm here thanks to Alisan Porter- I didn't know the song- The moment I heard it sung by Alisan, there's no day I don't listen to it- Anyway, I think the cover sung by Alisan is stunning: her voice is incredible, wonderful I'd say and she is a beautiful woman, too- Ciao from Italy

    • @countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831
      @countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831 6 років тому

      sonny.boy FUCKING ROY ORBISON NEVER SANG IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE. IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL TO EVEN CALL THAT SACK OF SHIT ROY ORBISON A SINGER. THAT IS LIKE CALLING TOM CRUISE A NEWS ANCHOR. TOM CRUISE IS AN ACTOR NOT A MOVIE STAR. ROY ORBIS IS SOMETHING BESIDES A SINGER. HE SOUNDED LIKE A DYING CAT EVERY TIME HIS MOUTH OPENED. PRETTY WOMAN WAS BETTER DONE BY VAN HALEN. I MAY ONLY BE 24 BUT I KNOW GREAT MUSIC (LINDA RONSTADT) VERSUS GARBAGE (ROY ORBISON) WHEN I HEAR IT

  • @LoveFlatfootin1
    @LoveFlatfootin1 4 роки тому +24

    My mother's favorite song when she was 88 years old. Everyone loves Linda.

  • @alfalf3546
    @alfalf3546 Місяць тому +12

    This aged well. Fantastic singer and career.

  • @BrianMcDonagh-jn7zj
    @BrianMcDonagh-jn7zj Рік тому +86

    She is one of the best singers that i have ever heard her voice is just beautiful and this song is just amazing 😄

  • @JohnRistad-t1r
    @JohnRistad-t1r 5 місяців тому +82

    Back when singers had real talent

  • @andreasaranchock751
    @andreasaranchock751 4 роки тому +220

    Linda is talented, cute, has a voice to die for , and most importantly there’s nothing fake or snubby about her. She’s perfect , just a lovely human being.

  • @glennatkinson9948
    @glennatkinson9948 Рік тому +32

    There will never be anyone as beautiful as Linda Ronstadt
    She had the pipes of an angel🕊✝️❤️👨🏻‍⚖️🎶