LINDA RONSTADT Desperado (Music Reaction) She took my soul with this one! First time hearing

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  • @Lakeshore14
    @Lakeshore14 Рік тому +63

    Have always loved anything by Linda. She had the voice of an angel. She made any song better. Thanks Harri for this. 👏👏❤️🇨🇦

  • @browniewin4121
    @browniewin4121 Рік тому +39

    Her talent and voice is unparalleled, she never gives anything but a supurlitive performance.

  • @MichaelW969
    @MichaelW969 Рік тому +14

    Linda introduced Don Henley and Glen Frey as they began in Linda's backup band. You can safely.say she's responsible for the formation of the Eagles

  • @joelliebler5690
    @joelliebler5690 Рік тому +5

    Good version though I still love the Eagles version as their version just seems a bit more authentic especially since they wrote the song!

  • @142horizon
    @142horizon 4 місяці тому +6

    WOW❤️...
    She took an Eagles song to the next level!
    And with only a piano behind her! . . . . . . . .
    Now THAT is Talent.
    Pure Vocal Genius - with no gimicks!!!

  • @324cmac
    @324cmac 10 місяців тому +21

    "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

    • @gailstevens6831
      @gailstevens6831 7 місяців тому +1

      And women

    • @TomFurr-uc1hj
      @TomFurr-uc1hj 5 місяців тому +1

      I'm 66 yo and I tell you Willie was right because I was one of them that loved her

  • @collette9008
    @collette9008 Рік тому +38

    Boomer here and WOW, Linda is my all time favorite singer!! Her original band was the Stone Ponies. I absolutely love "Blue Bayou" but nobody covered Buddy Holly like she did!! All her songs were great with her naturally fabulous voice 😍 ❤️ 🤩. Thanks so much Harri ❣️

    • @Historian212
      @Historian212 Рік тому

      Stone Poneys, actually.

    • @juliewhite7469
      @juliewhite7469 Рік тому

      Wonderful duets too 💖

    • @juliewhite7469
      @juliewhite7469 Рік тому +1

      I would love to see reactions to '70's country songs by Linda Ronstadt, as well as Olivia Newton John.

    • @margaretdusel2274
      @margaretdusel2274 Рік тому +1

      So sad she can no longer sing. What a loss.

  • @The5thGen
    @The5thGen Рік тому +9

    Harri, The Eagles we’re basically Linda Ronstadt’s backing band before they recorded on their own.

  • @marshabailey1121
    @marshabailey1121 Рік тому +30

    An exceptional performance. Pure vocal control and emotion without shouting.

  • @carladewitt1947
    @carladewitt1947 Рік тому +31

    Absolutely share your love and appreciation for Linda. So miss her making new music. Prayers and best wishes to her in her struggles.

  • @Sactown5472
    @Sactown5472 Рік тому +5

    Harri, Please listen to her version of I will always love you, breathtaking. Also there is a video of her singing Desperado with the Eagles singing backup sooo good!

  • @Vikinggirl1679
    @Vikinggirl1679 Рік тому +11

    Aww the great Linda Ronstadt. An American treasure. There will never be another. Did you know Linda discovered the Eagles? They were her back up band.

  • @alpetrocelli4465
    @alpetrocelli4465 Рік тому +9

    Longtime crush, along with most of my generation. She was the Queen of Hearts. ✌️❤️🎶

  • @missblondie2393
    @missblondie2393 Рік тому +13

    Linda is Magic
    Incredible voice, one of the best
    The power and emotions
    Chills all over

  • @LadyGator1983
    @LadyGator1983 Рік тому +23

    Her voice is Heaven to my ears!!!
    Linda Ronstadt 🙏🙏🙏

  • @huckthomas7231
    @huckthomas7231 Рік тому +11

    Has there ever been a better singer than Linda? The answer? No.

  • @SaverioP
    @SaverioP Рік тому +13

    I've stood in awe of this woman since I was a child.
    Been loving her for a "long, long time".😊😁

  • @dsusan17
    @dsusan17 Рік тому +24

    Good request David. What a wonderful reaction Harri! I don't think she was incapable of a bad performance. This stripped down version is great.

    • @boblozaintherealworld3577
      @boblozaintherealworld3577 Рік тому +1

      Everything that needs to be said about this performance has been said MANY times over the years. But thanks for saying it again, Mr. Harri. (although you kind of spoiled the climax by cutting in just before her resolution. I know, you couldn't help yourself)

  • @miltonslocum8957
    @miltonslocum8957 Рік тому +13

    Linda's voice is simply beautiful and amazing!❤
    This was an outstanding performance!👏🏻

  • @ThePittsburghToddy
    @ThePittsburghToddy Рік тому +13

    Lovely Linda with her wonderful voice!🖖🏼

  • @JD_Cool
    @JD_Cool Рік тому +5

    The 4:07 mark that Harri calls "spine tingling" is why Linda outranks singers with similar talent. Her discipline in reining in her amazing pipes is why that crescendo has such impact.... by limiting her vocal fireworks to crucial moments, she makes every musical peak more dramatic. Conversely, gifted but less disciplined singers (Celine Dion, Whitney Houston) often resort to pointless vocal gymnastics that water down a song's drama. Linda understands that less is more.

  • @jamestaylor2920
    @jamestaylor2920 Рік тому +10

    She made this song her own! The Eagles' version was PERFECT! She just made it BETTER. The verbratto she emotes has no equal. IMHO, she is the best singer of my generation. From the softness at the beginning of this song and of Blue Bayou to the power of her soulful cry of defiance, "I'm going back someday!" "Long, Long Time" is another master class in the vocal arts!

    • @mackusarmyretired6251
      @mackusarmyretired6251 7 місяців тому

      Remember the Eagles were her backup singers & she told them to go out on their own because she knew they were good.

  • @juliacrabtree5198
    @juliacrabtree5198 Рік тому +4

    She and J.D. Souther, OF EAGLES, wrote
    PRISONER IN DISGUISE on Linda's same titled the same

  • @waltw4537
    @waltw4537 Рік тому +10

    Oh. This is an outstanding performance. Enjoy! Oh that Queen of Hearts. Fantastic indeed!

  • @williamcwoodjr8075
    @williamcwoodjr8075 Рік тому +11

    Never have heard a better more honest voice ( in 77 years)

  • @Kat-gx3se
    @Kat-gx3se Рік тому +13

    It's heartbreaking that her voice was silenced. Not everyone can make the hair stand up on the back of my neck. This certainly did.

  • @bobcunningham5288
    @bobcunningham5288 Рік тому +60

    It isn't often that you find a singer who can sing with so much control both quietly and at a "belting" level. A rare gift to the world.

    • @thomastimlin1724
      @thomastimlin1724 Рік тому +3

      it's called training instead imitating and screaming...dynamics and tone...and most of all interpretation and phrasing...

    • @Ray-dm1xf
      @Ray-dm1xf 10 місяців тому +2

      @@thomastimlin1724 Training or just talent all the talent from the 60's 70's was pure talent no outside input

  • @mmfruitveg
    @mmfruitveg 9 місяців тому +9

    Man did we all have a crush on Linda in the 70's and 80's?...hell yes we did.

  • @MisterWondrous
    @MisterWondrous Рік тому +7

    Alls I know is everybody loves themselves some Linda Ronstadt. Les do dis.

  • @John_Chu
    @John_Chu Рік тому +10

    Great selection, Debbie! Linda's always a wonderful listen, of course. This is the same concert where, before she sang Lowell George's "Willin'," she introduced it by telling how she fell in love with Lowell a few years back, only to come face to face with an understandably upset Mrs. George. LOL. What was it about Lowell George? Thanks, Debbie and Harri.

  • @deanhockenberry9268
    @deanhockenberry9268 Рік тому +10

    A lifetime listening to Linda, what more could anyone want?

  • @tomatoseed1443
    @tomatoseed1443 Рік тому +11

    She owns every cover she does!⚘🇨🇦😊

  • @vrvaughn
    @vrvaughn Рік тому +13

    Her voice still gives me chills… Hard to believe this performance is almost 46 years old.. Brought me to tears!

  • @irenedownie6559
    @irenedownie6559 Рік тому +18

    She has THE most beautiful voice and it’s effortless. No screaming. Just beautiful. ❤❤❤

    • @boblozaintherealworld3577
      @boblozaintherealworld3577 Рік тому

      I totally agree. However, like any athlete, it takes a lot of muscle to make it look easy. But thank you.

    • @irenedownie6559
      @irenedownie6559 Рік тому

      @@boblozaintherealworld3577 Of course that is correct and she has obviously put the work into it to produce that wonderful voice with a great range.

  • @dionysiacosmos
    @dionysiacosmos Рік тому +4

    She was in stage version of Pirates of Penzance. Don't watch the movie though. Gilbert and Sullivan fall bit flat without a live audience. Kevin Kline costars with her. There is an archival recording done live. The video quality isn't the best but definitely worth sitting through. There is also and original cast album on line. Hearing Linda and Kevin sing light comic opera is such a treat. The time frame is about 1980 give or take.😴🥰🔥💥

  • @garyarnett1220
    @garyarnett1220 Рік тому +3

    Might as well put the two versions together, The Eagles were her backup band before splitting off. Two sides of a coin.

  • @junkyardheaven
    @junkyardheaven Рік тому +5

    Linda Ronstadt understood it is all about serving the song - that's also why that "You'd better let somebody love you" stands out like that (besides it being vocally absolutely mesmerizing)! Too many of todays singers think the songs are there to serve their voices. That's botched...

  • @jerrybourland3346
    @jerrybourland3346 Рік тому +3

    Please check out some of her songs she did with Nelson Riddle's band!

  • @richardmather1906
    @richardmather1906 Рік тому +5

    You can tell a real singer by the fact that they can do it live without any gimmicks or tricks.

  • @allisonlopez5089
    @allisonlopez5089 Рік тому +2

    Her duets with Aaron Neville and James Ingram are awesome. I think you would enjoy them.

  • @robertwalker1803
    @robertwalker1803 Рік тому +5

    Watching her live from near the front row in ‘76 was life changing for me….

  • @davebzen795
    @davebzen795 Рік тому +20

    As many know, this song was written by Glenn Fry and Don Henley, who recorded and released Desperado, which became an instant hit. Not long thereafter, their good friend Linda Ronstadt recorded the song, and it became even significantly more popular. I have been a huge fan of both the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Linda Ronstadt's rendition of Desperado is one of her very best performances, and Don Henley gladly agrees. Superb submission and review. Thank you, Debbie and Harri.

    • @sad99q
      @sad99q Рік тому +6

      Actually, Desperado was never released as a single by The Eagles and the whole album was a commercial disappointment, being the worst charting album they ever released. Henley freely admits Desperado the song only got popular after Ronstadt recorded it and put it on her album Don't Cry Now. That's what pushed it into the spotlight and allowed it to become the classic it's considered now.

    • @dstermd
      @dstermd Рік тому +3

      @@sad99q Correct

    • @Ray-dm1xf
      @Ray-dm1xf 10 місяців тому +1

      Did not desperado become a hit after Linda released the song as the record company thought their style would not work until they heard Linda's version was a hit

    • @davebzen795
      @davebzen795 10 місяців тому

      Ray, thank you for asking this question. Songwriter and singer Don Henley, not their record company, openly declared with pride that his friend, Linda Ronstadt, "made the song her own." The Eagles released the song Desperado on their second album of that title in 1973. According to an interview with Don Henley, "Desperado" was not a hit for the Eagles until Linda Ronstadt recorded and released the song on her later 1973 album Don't Cry Now. Henley credited Ronstadt for popularizing the song with her early cover of the song and considers her version as the definitive performance. Raya, I hope that this answers your question.@@Ray-dm1xf

    • @mikedineen7857
      @mikedineen7857 9 місяців тому

      It became a hit after Linda covered it.

  • @The5thGen
    @The5thGen Рік тому +3

    Linda Ronstadt says that she hates to hear herself sing. Go figure!

  • @moanahughes3593
    @moanahughes3593 Рік тому +8

    The perfect pitch and control of her instrument delivering this musical story, she sounds so young 😮❤🎉

  • @andyb7942
    @andyb7942 Рік тому +7

    People may not know or remember that this song was made popular by Linda Ronstadt. The Eagles themselves acknowledged this - it was her version that was the hit on the radio back in the day. The Eagles version is great too of course!

    • @TheCkent100
      @TheCkent100 Рік тому +1

      The reason the Eagles version never became a hit single was that the record company didn't want to release a third single from the "Desperado" album. The first two singles, "Tequila Sunrise" and "Outlaw Man" weren't big hits, unlike the songs from their debut album. "Tequila Sunrise" peaked at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #26 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "Outlaw Man" didn't even do that well. Asylum Records, from the start, wasn't really behind this particular album, and really didn't advertise it, with the exception of a giant billboard on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. So, since Eagles version was never released as a single, but Linda's was, hers is the one that got a lot of the radio airplay. When it was learned that Linda's was a cover of an Eagles song, the Eagles version started getting airplay as well.

  • @johnthegreek5836
    @johnthegreek5836 Рік тому +8

    Linda definitely does a beautiful version of this classic, like you say Harri, diamonds to your ears

  • @debbiechang5781
    @debbiechang5781 Рік тому +10

    Thanks Harri. I can never get enough of this angelic voice. One of the stories that I have heard is about a time when she was on stage and there was a power outage. Without missing a beat, she continued singing a cappella without even the help of a microphone. She brought the house down. I can believe it! She is just amazing and recently celebrated her 77th birthday! I believe she is possibly the eighth wonder of the world. 🌺✌️

  • @moogie1954
    @moogie1954 Рік тому +3

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

  • @ronhunt9396
    @ronhunt9396 Рік тому +11

    Linda is one of my all time favorites if not my favorite female singer. Been in love with her the first time I heard her on the radio and saw her on tv. She was and still is a 10+ in looks and talent in my opinion. Love the standing ovation HARRI

  • @mikestroud9969
    @mikestroud9969 Рік тому +6

    Seen her in concert in the 80s. Very beautiful, powerful voice. Shes amazing ❤️🥰🙏💯👋👋. Listen to. TRACKS OF MY TEARS. ❤❤

  • @2869may
    @2869may Рік тому +6

    Linda did it SO WELL the Eagles adopted her version....

  • @kevinmcconnell3641
    @kevinmcconnell3641 6 місяців тому +3

    This cover put the eagles on the map!! Linda had much to do with the eagles becoming the eagles, as far as members getting together.
    What a pleasure it was to grow up with all the music you react to.
    Born in 1956, I’m soon to be 68;)

  • @ed.z.
    @ed.z. Рік тому +6

    The most gorgeous voice. Got to see her live and she was magnificent.

  • @colincampbell4862
    @colincampbell4862 Рік тому +2

    try Linda's version of Little Feat's - Willin, your ears will be pleased

  • @richardconnolly4835
    @richardconnolly4835 Рік тому +2

    While I like the Eagles version, I prefer Linda's. When you consider the story and the message, it always struck me that it was a story and message meant to be delivered by a woman.

  • @cjdesign5700
    @cjdesign5700 Рік тому +6

    Great one David and Harri,,,her voice is a storm of perfection...her Nelson Riddle albums are fantastic also.

    • @BOOMNERD51
      @BOOMNERD51 Рік тому

      My parents LOVED those! ❤️

  • @jrn2217
    @jrn2217 8 місяців тому +2

    Absolutwly beautiful! A stunning performance!

  • @michaelasay8587
    @michaelasay8587 Рік тому +2

    I like Karen Carpenter's version also...Harri please listen!!

  • @deadandburied7626
    @deadandburied7626 Рік тому +3

    Happy Birthday Linda, for Sun 15 July. 😊❤

  • @sheryldalton8965
    @sheryldalton8965 Рік тому +5

    I saw Linda in concert once in the 70's & again in the 80's at The Summit (now Joel Olsteen's megachurch) in Houston. The second time i saw her i sat on the 2nd row directly in front of her. She didn't talk much & seemed & looked quite shy but she sang her heart out & never missed a note, just like her albums.

  • @jeffchampagne5587
    @jeffchampagne5587 Рік тому +6

    I was lucky enough to see her many times in person, and this was her de facto encore. It was so powerful and she ended nearly every single concert with it.

  • @davidphillips4476
    @davidphillips4476 Рік тому +5

    she is just a TREASURE!!!!!

  • @marybaillie8907
    @marybaillie8907 Рік тому +10

    Absolutely beautiful. 💯 Such a perfect Eagle's song for Linda's angelic delivery. Loved her forever, her Spanish language songs are my favourite, even though my Spanish is limited. She steals your heart with this piano accompaniment. ❤
    Great reaction Harri 😊 Thanks Harri and Debbie. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @riggermorpus
    @riggermorpus Рік тому +2

    I believe she just had a birthday yesterday. She turned 77.

  • @sheryldalton8965
    @sheryldalton8965 Рік тому +4

    I was very young when i first heard her sing "silver threads & golden needles" & have loved her ever since. Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris & Ricky Skaggs sang backup for her before they became famous.

  • @The5thGen
    @The5thGen Рік тому +2

    Nice request Debbie Chang!

  • @suelutz5364
    @suelutz5364 7 місяців тому +2

    One if my favorite songs, and I love her rendition here. I enjoyed watching your reaction.

  • @scottski51
    @scottski51 Рік тому +7

    THIS... is the definitive version... of this tune. Period. Such a voice, such feeling, such a performance!

    • @FlaviadaRocha-c5m
      @FlaviadaRocha-c5m 5 місяців тому

      Not once you hear the Carpenters version. Now that really is the definitive version.

  • @EJSmith-dk3yg
    @EJSmith-dk3yg Рік тому +1

    In the early days ... when the Eagles were new and struggling to get a foothold, they asked Linda to sing this song, of course she happily obliged !
    Also in an interview with Don Henley, " "Desperado" was not a hit for the Eagles until Linda Ronstadt recorded it."
    There is in fact a video of her singing with The Eagles, unfortunately the video quality is poor, and the performance not quite as good as this one, IMO.
    The first time I heard this song was in fact by Linda, so that is my favorite version !
    I did get a chance to see her a year before this performance (Nov. of 1976) in L.A.
    Best concert I've ever been to ... no dancing, no flashy light, or exploding anything -
    Just a BEAUTIFUL SINGER, with THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE I'VE EVER HEARD ! 🥰

  • @chrissimpson1183
    @chrissimpson1183 Рік тому +2

    The Carpenters did a version too.

  • @anotheryou218
    @anotheryou218 Рік тому +1

    Here, Harri: ua-cam.com/video/0kBfWGUPnec/v-deo.html also ua-cam.com/video/lz2ReTSdH_Q/v-deo.html from her incredible Offenbach concert in 1976. Enjoy!

  • @757optim
    @757optim Рік тому +2

    That girl could have made me run away from home. : )

  • @destination22ful
    @destination22ful Рік тому +4

    Thank you for sharing that performance. I remember when I saw/heard her perform live she hit a note that I literally felt in my chest. My friend looked at me and said WOW! Thanks again.

  • @DanielVolk-jm4nt
    @DanielVolk-jm4nt Рік тому +4

    Great choice Debbie. Linda has a way with songs like this. Plus she has one of the best voices ever. Fantastic reaction Harri. 🙃👍🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🤴

  • @danielcarroll3ify
    @danielcarroll3ify Рік тому +1

    Try "Try Me Again" and "Hey Mister That's Me Up on the Jukebox".

  • @sheryldalton8965
    @sheryldalton8965 Рік тому +5

    I was very young when i first heard her sing "silver threads & golden needles" & have loved her ever since. Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris & Ricky Skaggs sang backup for her before they became famous.

  • @greatwhitewing
    @greatwhitewing Рік тому +2

    Not a genre or song she cannot make better

  • @tomcollens4621
    @tomcollens4621 2 місяці тому +1

    Harri, I first heard this from her in person in ‘72 or so. I had the Eagles’ album, but she had not yet released “Don’t Cry Now.” I was about 15 feet away. Oh, my Lord!

  • @Cynthia...
    @Cynthia... Рік тому +4

    This is a beautiful song and Linda only makes it that much better. Thank you Debbie and Harri.

  • @johndalley1288
    @johndalley1288 Рік тому +5

    Harri, every time I see you reacting to Linda, it makes me smile. She always makes the song she is singing her own. Such a beautiful voice.

  • @ednafenton7558
    @ednafenton7558 Рік тому +2

    I prefer Linda's version over the Eagles, Kenny Rogers, Travis Tritt, or whoever else has released it. Something about the song with her voice, perfection.

  • @GreggGies
    @GreggGies 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm sure others have mentioned this, but two founding members of the Eagles were in Linda's backup band before she basically booted them out to form their own band. The Eagles would not exist without her commitment and sacrifice.

  • @pres96ton
    @pres96ton Рік тому +1

    Harri YOU HAVE GOT TO LISTEN TO LINDA SING ADIOS.....Written by Jimmy Webb Arranged by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys inject his harmonies. It is one of the most beautiful songs you will ever hear and Linda Holds the last note from Monday to next SUNDAY

  • @chris4973
    @chris4973 Рік тому +1

    I saw the Eagles Hotel California tour. The Eagles headlined, warmed up by Linda, warmed up by Dan Fogelberg, with Jackson Browne as special guest - just for the finale. .
    I can’t swear to this, but for a finale, I do believe everyone came back out on stage to do Tequila Sunrise: the Eagles, Linda, Dan Fogelburg, and Jackson Browne. what a show!

  • @calvinmckinney9303
    @calvinmckinney9303 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful, the only word for. It

  • @Eztoez
    @Eztoez 6 місяців тому +2

    You and me both, brother. Her voice is exquisite. Immaculate. Pure. Utterly beautiful. Her angelic voice takes me to a beautiful place. Peace.

  • @ChuckHackney
    @ChuckHackney Рік тому +2

    Another auditory gem from the decade of auditory gems, Viva the 1970's...

  • @guyturbide6348
    @guyturbide6348 Рік тому +1

    Original By the EAGLES

  • @chitownlee
    @chitownlee Рік тому +1

    She just recently celebrated her 77th birthday..

  • @user-ld4xx1el6q
    @user-ld4xx1el6q Рік тому +4

    She also does wonderful versions of "Just one Look" and "It's in His Kiss (the Shoop Shoop song).

  • @reneezie
    @reneezie Рік тому +5

    I first heard this song on 8 track tape in my Moms car when it first came out. Loved this song as a child and then hearing it all that years later gives me goosebumps!

  • @wgdavis5353
    @wgdavis5353 Рік тому +1

    Hi Mr. Harri, She is Great.. She toured with the Eagles for a while.. ♠W.G.

  • @boosuedon
    @boosuedon Рік тому +2

    Glen Frye said that they (The Eagles) had recorded this song but it just went nowhere. When Linda released it, it was a big hit which then drove their version and, in his words, put The Eagles on the map!

  • @curtismarsh4528
    @curtismarsh4528 Рік тому +2

    Written by former band mates, and Eagles Don Henley, and the late Glen Frey.

  • @louisdefilippi8982
    @louisdefilippi8982 Рік тому +2

    This is her best performance of this tune.

  • @1SECRETBILLY
    @1SECRETBILLY Рік тому +2

    She sure enough tore that up with that ending

  • @kathielowrey2609
    @kathielowrey2609 Рік тому +2

    OMG, you totally blew it by stopping before she was done!!! I love your coverage, but I'm so sad that you cut her off. Be well, and see you again.

    • @HarriBestReactions
      @HarriBestReactions  Рік тому

      Did you watch the video Kathie? 😁 It played all the way to the end

  • @wpawson
    @wpawson Рік тому +2

    Standing ovation for this performance of a great Eagles song. Thanks Harri. Linda was a great friend of the Eagles. I believe they toured together. Correct if I'm wrong.

  • @marymargaretmoore9034
    @marymargaretmoore9034 Рік тому +3

    Pure absolute beauty.

  • @mistersnitty7721
    @mistersnitty7721 Рік тому +1

    Love your respect for Linda! Great reaction!