My brother passed away from parkinson's last year. I didn't know that he was going to die. I live in Wisconsin while he lived in New Jersey. Then one day his son (my nephew) called me on the phone. I had only met him once and was surprised that he called. When he told me that my brother had passed it shocked me. I had been speaking to my brother on the phone once in a while but not in about 7 weeks. I've been on disability for the last 7 years and could not afford to go to the service. The bottom line is this; live each day like it is your last. before you know it .....it will be.
_"Not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of suffering."_ ... as a fellow chronic pain sufferer, I fully concur with your sentiments... God bless you Linda!🌈🦋💙
Charlie Nonya i believe you missed the point. She rather leave now than face an unknown future filled with *_increased pain & suffering_* ... We chronic pain sufferers fear that more than death......
She was my favorite in the 70s at 10 years old, from then on I wanted to become a singer like her. My father is in the last stages of Parkinson's disease now, so it makes me so sad she is also going through this.
She's got a great wit despite her setbacks. She's a hoot, seemingly devoid of an ego. And what a talent she shared with us all. Bless her fabulous heart. A national treasure.
@chris Barnett I wish they wouldn't come to her show as well. Besides, you don't want to be seen having a joyful time with us libtards do ya? You could get drummed out of the He Man lib haters club.
Everything is Awesome “OH MY GOSH!” How I agree w/ you! I just do not get the “Queen/Diva” attitude she has ( she has gotten so much bad press for it) and even her billionaire boyfriend broke the engagement because he couldn’t take it( high, HIGH maintenance & he could well afford her 🤣but he said “NO THANK-YOU!” Ha!)! All her staged photos with her kids & grandiose photos/interviews....”I personally just can’t take her” ha! but I also realize she obviously has fans that adore her & buy her records( look at her beautiful home, clothes, houses, etc ....”someone is “supporting that lifestyle but it sure isn’t you “EVERYTHING IS AWESOME” or “ME” 😂, that’s for sure! Ha! Ha! Regardless, I applaud & recognize people have different tastes & makes life interesting, so people love Mariah. “Just not me!”🤣Take Care Everyone!❤️
Jimmy Page: ( JIMMY HARRISON & MICHAEL GAYNOR THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR SPEAKING UP!!❤️) DO YOU THINK YOU ARE FUNNY JUMMY PAGE? You are “NOT!” What an amazingly stupid, “threatening” thing to say about an incredibly gifted but extremely ill singer fighting a “normally fatal disease!” WHAT A INCREDULOUSLY INSENSITIVE & DOWNRIGHT STUPID THING FOR YOU TO SAY!!!
Not only is she one of the great talents of all time, she is a sweetheart. I saw her in Tempe Arizona in the 1970s. She had a warmup up act that was so sensational, the audience wouldn't let him off the stage. Linda came out and asked the audience, "Isn't he incredible? Don't you want to hear more of him? I promise you I'll give you my entire show, no matter how late it gets." And she did. The show lasted five hours. The warmup act? Billy Joel, unknown at the time. The greatest show I've ever seen in my 75 years. I love Linda Ronstadt.
I never knew she’s from here. Her album canciones de mi padre…is my favorite. She’s my idol. I seriously thought she was in her 40s. I’ve only seen herself in that album. You are so lucky. She is my idol I wanna cry..too late ❤❤
@@ceejay1794 disrespectful to a legend. Refer to the comment about weight issue. Linda Ronstadt is a beautiful woman who has a lovely voice. Silenced by disease. I had many of her albums in 1977.
Saw her in 1980, Baton Rouge, sitting in the front row, 30 ft. away and will never forget the energy, soul and expression she projected -- almost surreal.
Same here...How I loved 'Oooh Baby Baby', I would play that 45' over and over again. Not to mention 'Heat Wave' and 'Blue Bayou'!!! Yes, she's a legend.
When i was a little girl, before my dad got sick with schizophrenia, i had a future in singing! I loved singing blue bayou and dont it make my brown eyes blue...so, now i sing her songs to my children. They may never understand, but i always will! My childhood favorite, next to neil diamond! Bit blue bayou got me through alot of days when I would watch my dad just slip in and out of reality. This song became my escape! #no1bluebayoufan
I had the honor of recording Linda and her superb band live at Atlanta’s Fox Theater in 1977. She was already a huge success, a beautiful and humble young woman with a golden voice and has grown to be a legitimate legend of music. I wish her all the best, always. ❤️
Those Fox shows in Atlanta in 77 were some landmark Ronstadt performances. They float around UA-cam - would love to hear a quality recording - what a great gig that must have been.
It is true... her voice especially in the ballads ( "Whats New"-"Someone To Watch Over Me")... Is the most beautiful sounds i have ever heard a person sing! Thank you Linda Ronstadt. I am a music lover from 60-70's. Music is Very special to me - its close to my sole - the songs in your heart are special!
"it's nice to be acknowledged, it's nice for your work to be acknowledged. But it's not what you do it for, you do it for the work. If you do it for pride, you're in big trouble" - Linda Ronstadt. So wise. Love her humor too.
Ms. Ronstadt is such a beautiful lady, honest, strong, great sense of humor. I’ve never heard of a scandal, she’s never been a whiner, she could have a huge ego, but she doesn’t. You can’t help but love her.
Here's a scandal for you. Jerry Brown was governor of California and Linda Ronstadt was his girlfriend. He went on a trip to Africa and brought her along. Since this was some sort of government trip and he was representing the state of California they were both criticized for going on this trip with them being unmarried. I was a kid then and I thought it was kind of cool. This had to be the late 70s.
She did an interview shortly after announcing her disease and said that her recordings and performances accounted for a tiny percent of her singing. She would sing out loud to herself all day long.
I was a professional sound engineer all I did was travel with bands more than anything in the world I wanted the opportunity to work with Linda Ronstadt in my career and I never did get to do that that was the one thing that I wanted to do because her voice is so fantastic or so bad it was just unbelievable I have not got words to tell you about her voice.
Yeah, remember when she said she didn't want to know if Christians or conservatives were in the audience because it would mar her enjoyment? That's really nice. Great talent, though.
Inherent niceness? Really? __________________ "It’s a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I’d rather not know.” ___________________ I've been rather disgusted by her since she made that statement in 2004. And I wasn't even a Republican or Christian at the time!
...you Got That right !! she has remained as sweet as she was in '67 (?), when she (along with "The Stone Ponies"), brought us "You & i travel to the beat of a Different Drum..."...
Llorando - I met Linda in person, years ago, at East Bay Performing Arts Center in Richmond CA, in women’s bathroom! She was wonderful, gracious and beautiful. I told her I played violin in Mariachi group and she was so excited and supportive! She is and always will be one of my greatest inspirations. And now she lives in my hometown, in Beautiful Sea Cliff, by the Golden Gate Bridge. My mother also had Parkinson’s and died of one of its complications - aspiration pneumonia. Linda, we all know you’ll be singing up a storm in heaven, when you get there!
I felt free in the 70s, I didnt feel like our country was headed down a communist road. I love Linda just wish knowing what she should know now about Jerry Brown she wouldnt be friends with him anymore.
She has such a wonderful sense of humor and down-to-earth personality. Its so sad to lose the very thing that she loves the most.Singing for her wasn't just about money it was her life and soul. The disease she has is devastating. I wish her the best.
@Light in the Piazza You mean American. All Mexicans aren't Americans. They are from América. She has Hispanic and original American blood. Along with European.
She is just stunning in every way. A true, true legend. She may not have her singing voice anymore but we still have her and her recorded work and for that we are fortunate.
Linda Ronstadt is one of the greatest - if not THE greatest - American icons of the last century. I will remain a hardcore fan of Ms. Linda until I die.
Truly a gift. Being a teenager in the 70s her music then and over the years has been a huge part of my life. Love her so much and so sad that beautiful voice was silenced from giving us more music.
I agree, also a teen in the 70s. For me it is especially disheartening to see what life can do to people whose talents were so exceptional. Dudley Moore, comedic actor and skilled pianist also comes to my mind. Yes, Linda's was a powerful, beautiful voice and she is a gifted artist to be sure.😊
I agree, but it is good that she left us so much. I have so much Linda Ronstadt vinyl, and unlike some performers, I can listen to it over and over non-stop. Plus watching her videos on UA-cam, wow. I wish I had seen her perform in person, but I'm grateful for the recordings. She is so accepting of her life now. Parkinson's can be devastating. I hope she lives her life out in peace and enjoyment.
Oh how I love this woman. When I was a kid, she was 15 years older than me and I had her posters all over my wall. There will be no other Linda Ronstadt. She had a powerful, booming voice and an incredible stage presence. She wasn't just pretty; she was cute to boot. Not many women back then made it this big in music. She made it BIG!
The album Living In the USA image was just as impressionable as Farrah when growing up. That beauty has not changed. Still just as classy a lady as can be.
I grew up in the 70s too. It's weird how amidst the Farrah Fawcetts and Cheryl Ladds, no one talked about Linda as a sex symbol. But oh my God she was beautiful and sexy as all get out. Even before she opened her mouth and made that otherworldly gorgeous music.
Pure and unadulterated talent. She didn't behave - or look - like a stripper; she didn't have to perform musical acrobatics with her voice, she just sang and boy, could she sing. She possessed a God-given talent and I'm so glad that hers was one of the soundtracks of my teens. Thanks for sharing your gift with us all - you're one of the GREATS!
Never be another Linda Ronstadt. I remember all the guys drooling over her incredible beauty (the posters in every guys bedroom). As well as the fact that everyone in my age bracket love love loved her powerful voice. I'm a 70's era woman and so lucky to have that genre be my time in life. Linda - we love you!!
Agrees....you left out..."Natural beauty". She must have been the coolest person to hang with.....probably still is...LInda I could listen to your stories forever.........thank you for the music.....be well.
@Muchknowledge Greatersorrow - how old are you? 12? You should be really ashamed of yourself - bullying is an ugly dying thing. Your parents need better control over what you do on a computer child!!
Me too! I remember seeing her open for The Beach Boys....at Madison Square Garden. It was HER I wanted to see....Them? Not so much. She was amazing then, and still is now.
I was one of those guys with her Blue Bayou poster on his wall. I still get tears when I hear her sing. Tears of absolute joy hearing her beautiful voice. I marveled at her amazing beauty and sexiness. I always thought she could make wearing a burlap sack look sexy. It's too bad that the music of today has no one that sing like she did. Pure musical talent.
She was such a great talent. She did everything -- country rock, rock, pop, opera, jazz standards, mariachi -- and she knocked it out of the park each time.
Growing up, I was mesmerized by her amazing voice, grace and beauty. I’m so grateful that I got the opportunity to experience her in real time. We love you Linda!
I am so glad she did this interview. She looks better than I imagined. Thank god she heard that different drum and embarked on her career.....we all benefited.
She will always be THE GOLD STANDARD of women singers. A timeless classical, sassy, opera, Latin, ballad, rock, country super star! Thanks for the music.
Nobody does a more thorough retrospective of a celebrity’s life than CBS Sunday Morning and there’s no one on earth I’d rather see one of than Linda Ronstadt!
She makes today's "singers" look like the minimal talents that they are. She stood there and sang. No big show, no revealing costumes and suggestive moves...she just sang.
This interview breaks my heart 😢 I can't imagine my talent taken away from me. We love you Linda you are simply the best. I don't know much but I know I love you ❤️
@hhhk20 Fonda has been lifted and pulled and looks ridiculous and PD can have very different effects o some. Those with resting tremors can lose a lot of weight while those who are left partially frozen can put on weight. Also, she may be incredibly depressed given how difficult this condition is. It's a slow demise into losing control of your body. Also we dont if she has had DBS to help her symptoms which can cause weight gain
@hhhk20 : looking like (which i don't think she does) is far better then being a pig. Tell me how loud does a pig squeel? Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? Do you go weeee weeee weeee all the way home? The pure fact that you are only concentrating on her looks shows how shallow you truly are. A person is beautiful because of who they are not how they look which is why i can say without ever seeing you that you are one of the most ugly people I've dealt with.
“I was just screaming, I wasn’t singing. I didn’t want to charge people for that.” What an incredibly humble artist. She deeply cares about her craft and refuses to let down her fans.
I went to one of Linda's concerts in my late teens and it was by far one of the best I'd ever been to. She did not disappoint. No grand light show, no dancers gyrating around, no fancy costumes, just Linda standing in front of the mic singing her best songs and the audience singing along to every word. She is one of the greats and has a voice like no other. Thanks for the great memories Linda. 💕
Ohh is it ever!... "What's New" is the one that does it for me-- the whole album--sends shivers up my spine...between her and Karen Carpenter.. I cant make up my mind! I'm just glad I can have both ,ALL of their work, in my collection...
And ya know...it doesnt seem to sound like Linda is jumping into her falsetto range in that Blue Bayou note.... I think that that's her natural range.... In-freeking-credible voice!!
That was one of the first songs I learned from the radio when I was growing up. Being an amateur/wannabe singer, myself, I worked for years to be able to hit that note! I was so excited when I finally was able to do it.
She's a complete doll. She's my idol, I'm Mexican American from California. I'm 22 and since I was 6yo I've always wanted to look/talk/SING just like her!!! :( I love her dedicatedly. More than ANYBODY ELSE 😋
We ALL owe her a debt of gratitude. She was the female performer who kicked open the doors to the music world! And, she left it open and others. Sure there were others, great and not-so before her, but the dynamics of her voice, personality, performance style, and presence blew us all away the first time we heard her. Grateful to be able to see her once. Sending my Love and Prayers that her life is as satisfying now as it was back in the day.
Tracy Smith pulled that interview off like a champ - she makes every question sound rational, reasonable and in context. Watching this felt like witnessing a conversation between two relatives.
Such a kind and intelligent soul to see that she’s taking life in stride and that she still has some enjoyment in life. There’s a lot to be said for laying on the couch and reading some good books.
@@lindaronstadt3938 you made my day Linda. Tears…thanks so much. Almost 2 years ago 8-19-19, I was in an accident and was ejected from my Jeep, broke my kneck and am paralyzed. I’m happy for still being here.
A fascinating creature still. One of the few superstars, living or dead, that didn't bathe in their own reflection. Being Cool is easy, being respected and beloved in an often dirty rotten business - that is something. The only female pipes we can listen to over and over. Clear, unadorned, strong, flexible and very warm.
I grew up loving Linda Ronstadt. I remember saving my money to buy her newest album and then wearing them out playing them over and over. I wouldn’t pay money to hear many artists sing nowadays but I’d pay to listen to her talk. She is truly one of a kind! ❤️
My mom went to high school with Linda in the early to mid 60's down there in Tucson, Arizona. Mom has showed me Linda's class picture & as well as choir class pictures in her high school yearbook! Throughout my childhood i can still remember mom speaking of Linda & how pretty she was & a beautiful singer in high school. Mom is one year older than Linda, i believe
Something about Linda from 4:00 to 4:10 in this clip hurts my heart. The decency of not wanting "charge people for that", followed by the sincerity and sadness in her "yeah" as she closes her eyes, it is just so sad to hear. A legend forever.
Her remark about not charging people truly shows what kind of person she is and her kind heart. There have been many performers who could no longer sing yet still continued on with concerts or tv shows. My respect for her is even greater now.
Linda, Bonnie, Joni, were the dominant singers of my formative years in music. In my head, I know every note, and in my heart these women’s voices will sing on. Thank you for sharing this. Since hearing of Linda’s diagnosis, I think of her a lot. She is a gracious woman to give updates like this to those of us who love her.
Can we get an update? Divine offbeat superstar without vanity. Linda was the most natural power belter - gorgeous and warm pipes. Very very rare songbird.
I've seen hundreds of concerts and collected thousands of albums of music during my life. Among my most cherished memories, a date on Linda's 1980 tour. I can say with pride that I saw this legend perform live on stage. There has never been, nor will ever there be, a voice like hers.
I've seen Linda in concert 7 times. I didn't enjoy the last time because she talked politics and sang very little. I didn't pay money for that. However, every other time, she was amazing. She did very little talking and just sang. I especially loved the concert she did with Aaron Neville. They were great together!
I saw her perform live just once... it was a great show. She was wearing the iconic red and white polka dot dress. Don't remember the year, but I loved the concert.
She performed at a concert in Tuscaloosa Al in 1978 with herself, a piano and a guitar player and that was all she needed. The best vocal performance I ever heard
I meant to say "so UNDERrated" in the annals of music" She was sooo pretty and then add her beautiful singing voice to it.....I have a theory that if female rappers today had Linda's voice they'd be singing instead of talking over music.
I’ve been married to my Mexican wife for 9 years now...I’m non Mexican. About a year ago I just happened to one day come across “Don’t know much” and I mentioned her name. She lit up and told me about her mariachi background! She showed me a couple of videos and WOW!!! A whole new level of respect for her!! Beautiful!
Motorcityman Man I’m sure you had her DNA backtracked thru ancestors.com. Her dad was proud to be a Mexican all the way son. Your all the way up there, don’t get into what doesn’t concern you.
Two posters in my bedroom when I was a teen-Farrah Fawcett and Linda Ronstadt (true). I preferred Linda's poster- she was in a pink sheer slip and it was just as hot as Farrah's.
She's such a direct, honest, no BS person. Her voice was her instrument and she knew when it was failing - so for people to tell her she was imagining it or being a perfectionist is almost insulting. She knew. Such a talent
She is so beautiful a human being. Not one ounce of bitterness heard from Linda concerning her current health. Amazing. Thank you Linda and thank YAH for your voice and heart
"I was just yelling, instead of singing I was just kind of yelling, I didn't want to charge people for that". I really admire the fact that she had so much consideration for her fans that she didn't want them to pay for a bad performance. She only wanted to give them her best.
watched this last night and thinking about that this morning. What a pro - a high compliment from me - how many times have you seen others in any field stay on five years too long, or even worse get propped up on the stage for a few extra bucks? And on top of that just being clear-eyed and honest about her career/life, I like her response to the interviewer who suggested they might find a cure for Parkinson's and she brushed off the optimism with "Hey, I'm 72" which I took as a "I'm in the territory, stuff happens." She was never really a problem child either, no deep bout with drugs, affairs, tortured soul stuff. ('course, some people think that's what music should be about but I'll leave that for someone else) no histrionics, still friends with Jerry, went on to dabble in the standards...just a pro with a fantastic voice who excelled at her craft. On the side, I don't understand why people bring in a comparison to Trump, simply, it's changing the subject from the original comment while souring the whole thread. Oh well.
I really believe that any self-respecting singer/song writer/performer would certainly feel the same way she does. I've been singing and have performed at times since high school, and I'd feel the same way.
I loved her so much when I was young. Few years ago I learned that she is a stubborn atheist... I pray for her soul... if only she had come to Jesus... but sadly, to this day, she does not believe...
@@GTLyons: I'm a Christian too, but it really annoys me when I hear misguided snooty "Christians" like you say things like that. What an ignorant, faithless way to speak. I wish both militant Christians AND militant atheists would learn when to shut their pie holes and not attack others. Whatever happened to "live and let live?" Besides- does your God have the power or do you? The worst kind of faith is one that frames faith as some inherited thing. Leave it to each seeker to find their own path because I believe God loves true seekers of all kinds. If you want to pray, then fine, but people are here to celebrate her and her music, not downgrade her by parroting out the same mealy mouthed guilt tripping phrases that push people away from Christianity in droves.
@@GTLyons - She used to tout her Catholicism. In fact, her first few albums have a spiritual/religious song on them. She had also commented about Aaron Neville and her both being Catholic back when they were dueting. I wonder what happened to cause her to lose her faith... (Parkinson's perhaps?)?
I grew up with Linda Ronstadt. I'm sad to see how her body is limiting her, but even still, she's a powerhouse. Her spirit doesn't seem to be affected one bit. What a great, great lady. And I'm so glad she admitted marriage wasn't for her! It's not for every woman, & that's OK!
I grew up with her too. I have to disagree. She's no longer the powerhouse woman she used to be. And, it doesn't matter, cuz she's getting tons of Love and thousands of comments. She's in my top 10 of all time ... Hmmm, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Debby Harry, Cyndi Lauper, Sheila Ferguson ... not in any order.
When we age we remember how active and busy we were, but we realize at some point we no longer are twenty years old and God has a way of slowing us down and giving us the long needed rest. Linda Ronstadt is a legend and legends never die, they just grow stronger with time.
Life is sad. Her voice makes it less so. She's still a beautiful soul with big brown eyes...Bless you lady. A forcefull voice in RockNRoll. Thank you for the Eagles too! I'm going to look for this live LP from the 1980 concert....
I can't even express what Linda's voice has meant to me over the years! I have played her albums over and over till each song is embedded in my soul. Her voice was a special mix of softness and power that resonated deeply with me on each track! So sorry that Parkinson's has taken her voice and her body(my brother's too.) As the days go by, I hope she finds at least some comfort by the many years of happiness she gave to millions of fans all over the world from her special and unique voice.
Becky Drogowski Such a lovely comment. Amazing the impact an individual artist can have on a person. Hope you and your brother still listen to her together.
After watching the "Sound Of My Voice" documentary I started buying the cd's and dvd's, and a new collection was slowly building over time as I wanted more and more. Her music was a happy diversion to pandemic life, I had already grown up with it (I'm 55) but just didn't have time for it yet. This is one of the best pieces on her life and story!! Love the interviews! Thanks so much for posting this for me to watch now as a new, obsessed fan.... She is amazing! -Bill B
Yes, a poor choice of words. And the journalist saying, "She was a very good singer." Talk about understatement. Even professional journalists are lacking in their ability to write these days, it seems.
Love that! Reminds me of something similar I once heard, although alluding to something completely different: " I'd rather push a Chevy, than drive a Ford." Yes, Linda belongs in that musical Stratosphere, above most. Thank you Linda. We cherish You.
Kudos to the reporter Tracy Smith who conducted an excellent interview, and asked relevant questions and seemed to really listen to Miss Ronstadt. I hope she does more of these with other living legends.
I can’t believe she was able to pull off the hardest ranchero songs which can be as hard to sing as any opera. Thank you for your music and making room for Mexican music too. God bless you
...Amen; & then right in the middle of her hugeness, she left it all behind to go to Broadway & not only perform the lead in the difficult "Pirates of Pensance", but, oh yeah, won 2 or 3 'Obies' (the Theater's award like the Oscars or Grammys) that year... One of The Very Best !!!....
@@ziggysmom5646 There is a theatrical performance here on youtube. It was shown on PBS. Look for it. It is called canciones de mi padre. It is a little over an hour long. Cheers
I don't have many albums by female vocalists but I had to have at least 2 or 3 by this fabulous woman. I did not know she had Parkinson's but am hopeful she is able to inspire for many more years. We all love Ms Linda.
She really seems to be at peace with what life has now handed her and she has a great sense of humor about it. She was a truly talented singer. I wish her well.
"I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of suffering." wow I felt that!
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Yes indeed..
My brother passed away from parkinson's last year. I didn't know that he was going to die. I live in Wisconsin while he lived in New Jersey. Then one day his son (my nephew) called me on the phone. I had only met him once and was surprised that he called. When he told me that my brother had passed it shocked me. I had been speaking to my brother on the phone once in a while but not in about 7 weeks. I've been on disability for the last 7 years and could not afford to go to the service. The bottom line is this; live each day like it is your last. before you know it .....it will be.
'Rain'...?? Did you (really) 'Feel' it...?? Or- could their be 'other' reasons as to why you would make such a comment...?? (Asking, for a friend)...
Indeed, there are things worse than dying, and you only have to visit a local nursing home to see that.
_"Not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of suffering."_ ... as a fellow chronic pain sufferer, I fully concur with your sentiments... God bless you Linda!🌈🦋💙
Yes!!
Ditto
She's already suffering, so no need to fear it. Just embrace it.
Charlie Nonya i believe you missed the point. She rather leave now than face an unknown future filled with *_increased pain & suffering_* ... We chronic pain sufferers fear that more than death......
She was my favorite in the 70s at 10 years old, from then on I wanted to become a singer like her. My father is in the last stages of Parkinson's disease now, so it makes me so sad she is also going through this.
She's got a great wit despite her setbacks. She's a hoot, seemingly devoid of an ego. And what a talent she shared with us all. Bless her fabulous heart. A national treasure.
Aging, and all that goes with it, humbles us all if we are healthy in mind and spirit.
Timothy Rogers I agree 100%! I’ve never really liked her music, but she has a great personality and sense of humor. I wish her the best of luck.
Well put. A treasure, indeed. A genius at the art/craft of singing.
@chris Barnett I wish they wouldn't come to her show as well. Besides, you don't want to be seen having a joyful time with us libtards do ya? You could get drummed out of the He Man lib haters club.
Everything is Awesome “OH MY GOSH!” How I agree w/ you! I just do not get the “Queen/Diva” attitude she has ( she has gotten so much bad press for it) and even her billionaire boyfriend broke the engagement because he couldn’t take it( high, HIGH maintenance & he could well afford her 🤣but he said “NO THANK-YOU!” Ha!)! All her staged photos with her kids & grandiose photos/interviews....”I personally just can’t take her” ha! but I also realize she obviously has fans that adore her & buy her records( look at her beautiful home, clothes, houses, etc ....”someone is “supporting that lifestyle but it sure isn’t you “EVERYTHING IS AWESOME” or “ME” 😂, that’s for sure! Ha! Ha! Regardless, I applaud & recognize people have different tastes & makes life interesting, so people love Mariah. “Just not me!”🤣Take Care Everyone!❤️
I'm 53 6'5" 250 lb Scottish / Viking of a man,
this is the first woman to ever make me cry simply with her voice.
yes totally!!
..Scottish..but you wear a dress, I mean a skirt...
which song???
@@edmundmcgrath213 I believe you mean kilt...
OH really, your wife never yelled and threatened you with walking out?
She gave us all she had. No more is expected Linda. We have enough beautiful music to last us forever.
Beautifully said. Thank you.
Beautifully said....
It's a beautiful comment.
Indeed, she is the Everlasting!
Interesting. I didn't know this. Remember seeing her sing with Smokey.
God bless
Linda Ronstadt is one of those musical greats that time can't erase.♥🎤🎶
I will erase it
@@driven9863 I would erase you if you were in front of me .
@@jimmyharrison1817,Ditto!!!
Thank you, @jimmy harrison and michael! @@michaelgaynor6866
Jimmy Page: ( JIMMY HARRISON & MICHAEL GAYNOR THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR SPEAKING UP!!❤️) DO YOU THINK YOU ARE FUNNY JUMMY PAGE? You are “NOT!” What an amazingly stupid, “threatening” thing to say about an incredibly gifted but extremely ill singer fighting a “normally fatal disease!” WHAT A INCREDULOUSLY INSENSITIVE & DOWNRIGHT STUPID THING FOR YOU TO SAY!!!
She's still smiling, keeping a great sense of humor, and maintains her humility. I am inspired.
@@SUGAR_XYLER careful, people are going to call you hateful or crazy even though people on UA-cam praise Christians for being themselves all the time.
@@JakobTennisMB ,two dingdongs comments!!!
@@michaelgaynor6866 you've GOTS to be one of the fanatics KarlEuro89 is talking about
SUGAR XYLER ! Being an atheist makes one a realist and allows one to deal with the world as it is not believing in fairytales!
The crowbar under the bed made me LOL!!
Not only is she one of the great talents of all time, she is a sweetheart. I saw her in Tempe Arizona in the 1970s. She had a warmup up act that was so sensational, the audience wouldn't let him off the stage. Linda came out and asked the audience, "Isn't he incredible? Don't you want to hear more of him? I promise you I'll give you my entire show, no matter how late it gets." And she did. The show lasted five hours. The warmup act? Billy Joel, unknown at the time. The greatest show I've ever seen in my 75 years. I love Linda Ronstadt.
What?!! Never heard that Billy Joel opened for her. What a rarefied experience!
I never knew she’s from here. Her album canciones de mi padre…is my favorite. She’s my idol. I seriously thought she was in her 40s. I’ve only seen herself in that album. You are so lucky. She is my idol I wanna cry..too late ❤❤
Love your story...cool❤
Gorgeous
One of the best voices in all of Rock and Roll. Wonderful interview, horrible disease
She a fatty , fatty 2x4, she is so wide and can't thru the door.
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@@ceejay1794 disrespectful to a legend. Refer to the comment about weight issue. Linda Ronstadt is a beautiful woman who has a lovely voice. Silenced by disease. I had many of her albums in 1977.
@@driven9863 Obviously you've never heard of RESPECT. If you can't say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all.
@@driven9863 She can always lose weight..... U my friend will always be ugly...
At 72 her face still looks beautiful ! She had one of the most beautiful voices in rock and country.
Saw her in 1980, Baton Rouge, sitting in the front row, 30 ft. away and will never forget the energy, soul and expression she projected -- almost surreal.
That right there is the experience of a lifetime.
"I sing in my brain all the time" that made me cry...
I am thankful for growing up with her beautiful voice
Same here...How I loved 'Oooh Baby Baby', I would play that 45' over and over again. Not to mention 'Heat Wave' and 'Blue Bayou'!!! Yes, she's a legend.
Me too!
@@bhinderbinder I also loved "You're No Good". What a voice!
I have most of her albums!
When i was a little girl, before my dad got sick with schizophrenia, i had a future in singing! I loved singing blue bayou and dont it make my brown eyes blue...so, now i sing her songs to my children. They may never understand, but i always will!
My childhood favorite, next to neil diamond! Bit blue bayou got me through alot of days when I would watch my dad just slip in and out of reality. This song became my escape! #no1bluebayoufan
A pin-up with killer pipes. No freaking pretending, no autotune and she didn't hangout with her publicist. Very much the real deal. Love her -
So true. A pure and beautiful voice.
Except her politics SUCK.
@@TurboMountTV Not as much as yours.
I couldn't have said what you did in your comment better myself. For that, you get a GREAT, BIG, HUMONGOUS "thumb's up" from me!!!
@@film-maniac As you don't know MY politics... Blow ME.
I had the honor of recording Linda and her superb band live at Atlanta’s Fox Theater in 1977. She was already a huge success, a beautiful and humble young woman with a golden voice and has grown to be a legitimate legend of music. I wish her all the best, always. ❤️
legitimately or bootlegged her?
I do this for a living. She was an early client.
Those Fox shows in Atlanta in 77 were some landmark Ronstadt performances. They float around UA-cam - would love to hear a quality recording - what a great gig that must have been.
Her voice has always touched my soul, and always will. I wish her peace and happiness always.
Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live concert?
It is true... her voice especially in the ballads ( "Whats New"-"Someone To Watch Over Me")... Is the most beautiful sounds i have ever heard a person sing! Thank you Linda Ronstadt. I am a music lover from 60-70's. Music is Very special to me - its close to my sole - the songs in your heart are special!
"it's nice to be acknowledged, it's nice for your work to be acknowledged. But it's not what you do it for, you do it for the work. If you do it for pride, you're in big trouble" - Linda Ronstadt.
So wise. Love her humor too.
*prizes
Yeah. She said "If you do it for prizes....."
Ms. Ronstadt is such a beautiful lady, honest, strong, great sense of humor. I’ve never heard of a scandal, she’s never been a whiner, she could have a huge ego, but she doesn’t. You can’t help but love her.
Here's a scandal for you. Jerry Brown was governor of California and Linda Ronstadt was his girlfriend. He went on a trip to Africa and brought her along. Since this was some sort of government trip and he was representing the state of California they were both criticized for going on this trip with them being unmarried. I was a kid then and I thought it was kind of cool. This had to be the late 70s.
It made me tear up when she said she sings in her head.
She did an interview shortly after announcing her disease and said that her recordings and performances accounted for a tiny percent of her singing. She would sing out loud to herself all day long.
I was a professional sound engineer all I did was travel with bands more than anything in the world I wanted the opportunity to work with Linda Ronstadt in my career and I never did get to do that that was the one thing that I wanted to do because her voice is so fantastic or so bad it was just unbelievable I have not got words to tell you about her voice.
@@ladyalexandrialewis7655,BEAUTIFUL! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa. Linda Rocks,and always will in the heart's and mind's of many.
lampchopxoxo, O.M.G.......me too! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa.
So do I! I even thought my " mind" singing voice was like Rosemary Clooney! Of course, it is not at all.
I love her sense of humor. She's just special
There is an inherent niceness to Linda Ronstadt. An inner glow of decency and goodness. You want the best for her.
So eloquently spoken and absolutely true. I never knew she had such a charming, self deprecating sense of humor. Lovely! A National Treasure.
Yeah, remember when she said she didn't want to know if Christians or conservatives were in the audience because it would mar her enjoyment? That's really nice. Great talent, though.
QueenVelveeta So talented AND insightful?
no...no there is not.
Inherent niceness?
Really?
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"It’s a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I’d rather not know.”
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I've been rather disgusted by her since she made that statement in 2004.
And I wasn't even a Republican or Christian at the time!
Talented, classy, beautiful and humble.
What a rare gem.
In many..many ways..she brought peace to my heart.She sang so beautiful with no effort..just a beautiful person...
and with a voice of an angel.
Wow, what a sweet soul of a woman. She’s just adorable.
She is 😊
...you Got That right !! she has remained as sweet as she was in '67 (?), when she (along with "The Stone Ponies"), brought us "You & i travel to the beat of a Different Drum..."...
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Dear, Linda l love you so much. Keep up the great work.👊❤❤❤❤❤💕
She looks great doesn’t she?
Llorando - I met Linda in person, years ago, at East Bay Performing Arts Center in Richmond CA, in women’s bathroom! She was wonderful, gracious and beautiful. I told her I played violin in Mariachi group and she was so excited and supportive! She is and always will be one of my greatest inspirations. And now she lives in my hometown, in Beautiful Sea Cliff, by the Golden Gate Bridge. My mother also had Parkinson’s and died of one of its complications - aspiration pneumonia. Linda, we all know you’ll be singing up a storm in heaven, when you get there!
I would like to go back to the 70's again and be young, anyone want to come with me?
Time Zone Yeah come by and pick me up will ya?
Absolutely!
I felt free in the 70s, I didnt feel like our country was headed down a communist road. I love Linda just wish knowing what she should know now about Jerry Brown she wouldnt be friends with him anymore.
If I could I certainly would and do things differently. But then I may not have had my 2 wonderful children
@@cherylc3792 She is very liberal and has been for a long time.
She has such a wonderful sense of humor and down-to-earth personality. Its so sad to lose the very thing that she loves the most.Singing for her wasn't just about money it was her life and soul. The disease she has is devastating. I wish her the best.
She is soooo loved by the Mexican people. We love you Linda ! 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Roger Martin AND?
she full mexican, she couldnt tell people this in the early 70s or else they would have shunned her.
@Light in the Piazza not true. She's more than half
@Light in the Piazza You mean American. All Mexicans aren't Americans. They are from América. She has Hispanic and original American blood. Along with European.
Linda is loved by people of all races.
I will always love listening to her sing. What an amazing gift she shared with the world. It is pure joy.
She always did have an amazing voice. And she will always have one of the best female voices I've ever heard.
From rock&roll to "The Pirates of Penzance" she could truly sing anything and everything!
She is just stunning in every way. A true, true legend. She may not have her singing voice anymore but we still have her and her recorded work and for that we are fortunate.
I find her songs drab,lame and skittish.
@@driven9863 much like yourself
Linda Ronstadt is one of the greatest - if not THE greatest - American icons of the last century. I will remain a hardcore fan of Ms. Linda until I die.
Jules Randolph absolutely agree.
Truly a gift. Being a teenager in the 70s her music then and over the years has been a huge part of my life. Love her so much and so sad that beautiful voice was silenced from giving us more music.
Totally agree with you. Listen to her fantastic voice when I was in high school in late 70s
I agree, also a teen in the 70s. For me it is especially disheartening to see what life can do to people whose talents were so exceptional. Dudley Moore, comedic actor and skilled pianist also comes to my mind. Yes, Linda's was a powerful, beautiful voice and she is a gifted artist to be sure.😊
They don’t make them like they used to.
Her, Zevon, Jackson Browne, the best is behind us.
I agree, but it is good that she left us so much. I have so much Linda Ronstadt vinyl, and unlike some performers, I can listen to it over and over non-stop. Plus watching her videos on UA-cam, wow. I wish I had seen her perform in person, but I'm grateful for the recordings. She is so accepting of her life now. Parkinson's can be devastating. I hope she lives her life out in peace and enjoyment.
@@scallaghan2118 exactly -- she entertained millions of people over the decades. She left us with a very rich legacy of song and music.
Oh how I love this woman. When I was a kid, she was 15 years older than me and I had her posters all over my wall. There will be no other Linda Ronstadt. She had a powerful, booming voice and an incredible stage presence. She wasn't just pretty; she was cute to boot. Not many women back then made it this big in music. She made it BIG!
The album Living In the USA image was just as impressionable as Farrah when growing up. That beauty has not changed. Still just as classy a lady as can be.
She sure did
I grew up in the 70s too. It's weird how amidst the Farrah Fawcetts and Cheryl Ladds, no one talked about Linda as a sex symbol. But oh my God she was beautiful and sexy as all get out. Even before she opened her mouth and made that otherworldly gorgeous music.
Linda crooned and emoted melting my heart. Now a lonely senior citizen, I wish she was my neighbour just to chat to. 😅
@@deadandburied7626...and she would probably enjoy your company, too!
Pure and unadulterated talent. She didn't behave - or look - like a stripper; she didn't have to perform musical acrobatics with her voice, she just sang and boy, could she sing. She possessed a God-given talent and I'm so glad that hers was one of the soundtracks of my teens. Thanks for sharing your gift with us all - you're one of the GREATS!
Exactly
Never be another Linda Ronstadt. I remember all the guys drooling over her incredible beauty (the posters in every guys bedroom). As well as the fact that everyone in my age bracket love love loved her powerful voice. I'm a 70's era woman and so lucky to have that genre be my time in life.
Linda - we love you!!
Agrees....you left out..."Natural beauty". She must have been the coolest person to hang with.....probably still is...LInda I could listen to your stories forever.........thank you for the music.....be well.
yep
@Muchknowledge Greatersorrow - how old are you? 12? You should be really ashamed of yourself - bullying is an ugly dying thing. Your parents need better control over what you do on a computer child!!
Me too! I remember seeing her open for The Beach Boys....at Madison Square Garden. It was HER I wanted to see....Them? Not so much. She was amazing then, and still is now.
I was one of those guys with her Blue Bayou poster on his wall. I still get tears when I hear her sing. Tears of absolute joy hearing her beautiful voice. I marveled at her amazing beauty and sexiness. I always thought she could make wearing a burlap sack look sexy. It's too bad that the music of today has no one that sing like she did. Pure musical talent.
She was such a great talent. She did everything -- country rock, rock, pop, opera, jazz standards, mariachi -- and she knocked it out of the park each time.
There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do…such an amazing beautiful person.
She never did jpop
It was a sad day for pop music when Parkinson's forced Linda Ronstadt to retire from singing.
@@allenjones3130 According to wikipedia it's Progressive supranuclear palsy
Growing up, I was mesmerized by her amazing voice, grace and beauty. I’m so grateful that I got the opportunity to experience her in real time. We love you Linda!
Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live concert?
I am so glad she did this interview. She looks better than I imagined. Thank god she heard that different drum and embarked on her career.....we all benefited.
When she hits the high note in Blue Bayou, it is always so arresting, and I’d like to study exactly why. What a glorious singer.
@Spermwhale1000 I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard it.
Funny she said she really didn’t like the way she sounded when she sang Blue Bayou!
We all have a richer life because this beautiful talented woman shared a tune with us. God bless Linda Ronstadt.
@Paul Kryder Amen!!
She will always be THE GOLD STANDARD of women singers. A timeless classical, sassy, opera, Latin, ballad, rock, country super star! Thanks for the music.
Sending love right back to you did you attend any live concert?
The Andrew Gold standard.
Nobody does a more thorough retrospective of a celebrity’s life than CBS Sunday Morning and there’s no one on earth I’d rather see one of than Linda Ronstadt!
Best show on tv, IMO
biggerdeck especially if you’re over 35, well..40.
She makes today's "singers" look like the minimal talents that they are. She stood there and sang. No big show, no revealing costumes and suggestive moves...she just sang.
@Paul Kryder : why you have to spoil a perfectly good moment with reality? lol
@Paul Kryder Linda , one of a kind, beauty and that incredible voice.
There are some incredible young singers. Angelina Jordan , Connie Talbot Amera Wilhagen and Kirisa Tordova for examples .
@Paul Kryder Great comment, and let's add Rhiannon Giddons to that list as well.
@Paul Kryder Alicia Keys is briliant.
Oh my gosh, how I loved that era of music. Ms. Ronstadt was one of my favorites. 😊🎶💖
This interview breaks my heart 😢 I can't imagine my talent taken away from me. We love you Linda you are simply the best. I don't know much but I know I love you ❤️
Her eyes are still those soft & sweet brown eyes.
I wish I was back in time to
Yes indeed but that haircut. It is jsut beyond unflattering ...
axxeman2002 - judging by this interview, I don't think she cares about your opinion...plus, she did say she's lazy 😉
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She looks wonderful for being 72 and I am so sorry she has that dreadful disease. I wish her strength and good wishes.
@hhhk20 Fonda has been lifted and pulled and looks ridiculous and PD can have very different effects o some. Those with resting tremors can lose a lot of weight while those who are left partially frozen can put on weight. Also, she may be incredibly depressed given how difficult this condition is. It's a slow demise into losing control of your body. Also we dont if she has had DBS to help her symptoms which can cause weight gain
@hhhk20 : looking like (which i don't think she does) is far better then being a pig. Tell me how loud does a pig squeel? Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? Do you go weeee weeee weeee all the way home?
The pure fact that you are only concentrating on her looks shows how shallow you truly are. A person is beautiful because of who they are not how they look which is why i can say without ever seeing you that you are one of the most ugly people I've dealt with.
hhhk20; tell it like it is! Sad that she doesn't create awareness like MJ Fox has.
“I was just screaming, I wasn’t singing. I didn’t want to charge people for that.”
What an incredibly humble artist. She deeply cares about her craft and refuses to let down her fans.
Bobby Territo I don't like screaming eather, she could have sang more soft!
Grace Slick also retired because her voice was gone.
I went to one of Linda's concerts in my late teens and it was by far one of the best I'd ever been to. She did not disappoint. No grand light show, no dancers gyrating around, no fancy costumes, just Linda standing in front of the mic singing her best songs and the audience singing along to every word. She is one of the greats and has a voice like no other. Thanks for the great memories Linda. 💕
I bet that was a wonderful concert! With her voice she never needed any extras!
The high note she hits at the end of blue bayou is one of the greatest things i have heard
Ohh is it ever!... "What's New" is the one that does it for me-- the whole album--sends shivers up my spine...between her and Karen Carpenter.. I cant make up my mind! I'm just glad I can have both ,ALL of their work, in my collection...
And ya know...it doesnt seem to sound like Linda is jumping into her falsetto range in that Blue Bayou note.... I think that that's her natural range.... In-freeking-credible voice!!
I didn't think it was possible, but she may have improved on the original by Roy Orbison...certainly equal to
That was one of the first songs I learned from the radio when I was growing up. Being an amateur/wannabe singer, myself, I worked for years to be able to hit that note! I was so excited when I finally was able to do it.
Desperado though? That note at the end kills me. She looked so small on that stage.
She's a complete doll. She's my idol, I'm Mexican American from California. I'm 22 and since I was 6yo I've always wanted to look/talk/SING just like her!!! :( I love her dedicatedly. More than ANYBODY ELSE 😋
U gay or what
We ALL owe her a debt of gratitude. She was the female performer who kicked open the doors to the music world! And, she left it open and others. Sure there were others, great and not-so before her, but the dynamics of her voice, personality, performance style, and presence blew us all away the first time we heard her. Grateful to be able to see her once. Sending my Love and Prayers that her life is as satisfying now as it was back in the day.
I had the biggest crush on her as a teenager.
Enormous talent, colorful career.
She doesn't owe us a thing.
Indeed. Well said.
Yep, you and about 30 or 40 million other teenage boys in the 70's!
I’m 55 and Linda Ronstadt is the only person I have had a continuous crush on since I was 12 years old.
same here,I'm same age and crush,,,,,,love her
I'm 58 & my Crush continues Too Saverio .
@Jeff B Linda Ronstadt....yeah, that would be somethin', just to say it....even now....
59 and crushy.
If I were a guy, I would too!
Tracy Smith pulled that interview off like a champ - she makes every question sound rational, reasonable and in context. Watching this felt like witnessing a conversation between two relatives.
Hello my friend how are you doing today
Agreed. Great interview
Absolutely beautiful voice and beautiful woman love you, Linda,
Such a kind and intelligent soul to see that she’s taking life in stride and that she still has some enjoyment in life. There’s a lot to be said for laying on the couch and reading some good books.
Thanks for your comment and for being a fan, God bless you.. I text you on here because you're a big fan and you seems to be a very nice person 😍..
@@lindaronstadt3938 you made my day Linda. Tears…thanks so much. Almost 2 years ago 8-19-19, I was in an accident and was ejected from my Jeep, broke my kneck and am paralyzed. I’m happy for still being here.
try it
Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice. Beautiful mind. Still love her.
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BABY BLANKET AND crocheting
Bluenose352, INCREDIBLE WOMAN, Lay down candles in the rain!!! Still blows my mind. Blessings to you from Philadelphia.
Omg her little pause at the end to watch the crowd just for a few moments longer has me crying 😭❤️
Linda, you are appreciated and loved deeply. We thank you for all your wonderful work. ♥️♥️
A fascinating creature still. One of the few superstars, living or dead, that didn't bathe in their own reflection. Being Cool is easy, being respected and beloved in an often dirty rotten business - that is something. The only female pipes we can listen to over and over. Clear, unadorned, strong, flexible and very warm.
I grew up loving Linda Ronstadt. I remember saving my money to buy her newest album and then wearing them out playing them over and over. I wouldn’t pay money to hear many artists sing nowadays but I’d pay to listen to her talk. She is truly one of a kind! ❤️
My mom went to high school with Linda in the early to mid 60's down there in Tucson, Arizona. Mom has showed me Linda's class picture & as well as choir class pictures in her high school yearbook! Throughout my childhood i can still remember mom speaking of Linda & how pretty she was & a beautiful singer in high school. Mom is one year older than Linda, i believe
Something about Linda from 4:00 to 4:10 in this clip hurts my heart. The decency of not wanting "charge people for that", followed by the sincerity and sadness in her "yeah" as she closes her eyes, it is just so sad to hear. A legend forever.
She's definitely nothing short of amazing!
Her remark about not charging people truly shows what kind of person she is and her kind heart. There have been many performers who could no longer sing yet still continued on with concerts or tv shows. My respect for her is even greater now.
@@Lissa11638 her regular talking voice invites and engages you for good conversation.
CBS Sunday is such great news reporting…but Linda is just such a gift from the heavens.
I’m so thankful that I grew up while Ms. Ronstadt was in her heyday.
Such a wonderful singer. I wish her only the best, only the best.
Not only a spectacular singer, but she has a great sense of humor and a good attitude about her life.
My grandma used to say that humor should carry you into old age
Linda, Bonnie, Joni, were the dominant singers of my formative years in music. In my head, I know every note, and in my heart these women’s voices will sing on. Thank you for sharing this. Since hearing of Linda’s diagnosis, I think of her a lot.
She is a gracious woman to give updates like this to those of us who love her.
Hello my friend how are you doing today?..
Can we get an update? Divine offbeat superstar without vanity. Linda was the most natural power belter - gorgeous and warm pipes. Very very rare songbird.
Sending love right back to you did you attend any live performances?
We never know how our lives will be changed. One of the Truly Great Voices of Our Time. Thank You Linda for Sharing Your Beautiful Gift.
She is and always will be Awesome.
I've seen hundreds of concerts and collected thousands of albums of music during my life. Among my most cherished memories, a date on Linda's 1980 tour. I can say with pride that I saw this legend perform live on stage. There has never been, nor will ever there be, a voice like hers.
I've seen Linda in concert 7 times. I didn't enjoy the last time because she talked politics and sang very little. I didn't pay money for that. However, every other time, she was amazing. She did very little talking and just sang. I especially loved the concert she did with Aaron Neville. They were great together!
I'm incredibly jealous.
I saw her perform live just once... it was a great show. She was wearing the iconic red and white polka dot dress. Don't remember the year, but I loved the concert.
Lucky!
she gave the best years of her life to her fans, now her fans are paying her back with everlasting LOVE
She performed at a concert in Tuscaloosa Al in 1978 with herself, a piano and a guitar player and that was all she needed. The best vocal performance I ever heard
I cried, listening to this, deeply wishing a miracle for her, after all, she gave me a miracle. fair exchange
Her songs are FANTASTIC, so is her singing voice AND she is so overrated in the annals of music.
I meant to say "so UNDERrated" in the annals of music" She was sooo pretty and then add her beautiful singing voice to it.....I have a theory that if female rappers today had Linda's voice they'd be singing instead of talking over music.
She rocked mariachi like no one else so she is a beloved Mexican mariachi queen...much love and respect from Mexico 🇲🇽
I’ve been married to my Mexican wife for 9 years now...I’m non Mexican. About a year ago I just happened to one day come across “Don’t know much” and I mentioned her name. She lit up and told me about her mariachi background! She showed me a couple of videos and WOW!!! A whole new level of respect for her!! Beautiful!
Shes only about 1/4 Latino......
Motorcityman Man I’m sure you had her DNA backtracked thru ancestors.com. Her dad was proud to be a Mexican all the way son. Your all the way up there, don’t get into what doesn’t concern you.
The bees reporter say Latin ,no she didn't sing Latin she song mariachi from mexicc
@@motorcitymanman7711 hahaha a quarter...theres no like a quarter...she is mexican american....thats all.
"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
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I had a crush on Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou. And I met Willie a couple times.
I am glad to be one of those who have heard of her and listened to her music.
A true legend
Two posters in my bedroom when I was a teen-Farrah Fawcett and Linda Ronstadt (true). I preferred Linda's poster- she was in a pink sheer slip and it was just as hot as Farrah's.
I love how straight forward she is about her life and career.
She's such a direct, honest, no BS person. Her voice was her instrument and she knew when it was failing - so for people to tell her she was imagining it or being a perfectionist is almost insulting. She knew.
Such a talent
It's a regrettable instinct people have to refuse to hear something that they wish weren't true from a person facing a difficulty.
Linda you will always be loved, thank you for all the music you have made . Thank you so much
I’m 48yrs old and I adore Linda R. Her music has touched generations.
Legend! ❤️
shes been a crush of mine since the stone pony band days...and for me nothing has changed..she deserves all the recognition and love we can show her
Ditto. In spades.
@@carrotjuse and buckets
She is so beautiful a human being. Not one ounce of bitterness heard from Linda concerning her current health. Amazing. Thank you Linda and thank YAH for your voice and heart
gorgeous woman, gorgeous voice, great memories. You are legend!!!
"I was just yelling, instead of singing I was just kind of yelling, I didn't want to charge people for that". I really admire the fact that she had so much consideration for her fans that she didn't want them to pay for a bad performance. She only wanted to give them her best.
True grace and love for her fans
Which is what Neil Diamond has turned into. He's still pimping for cash though
watched this last night and thinking about that this morning. What a pro - a high compliment from me - how many times have you seen others in any field stay on five years too long, or even worse get propped up on the stage for a few extra bucks? And on top of that just being clear-eyed and honest about her career/life, I like her response to the interviewer who suggested they might find a cure for Parkinson's and she brushed off the optimism with "Hey, I'm 72" which I took as a "I'm in the territory, stuff happens." She was never really a problem child either, no deep bout with drugs, affairs, tortured soul stuff. ('course, some people think that's what music should be about but I'll leave that for someone else) no histrionics, still friends with Jerry, went on to dabble in the standards...just a pro with a fantastic voice who excelled at her craft. On the side, I don't understand why people bring in a comparison to Trump, simply, it's changing the subject from the original comment while souring the whole thread. Oh well.
I really believe that any self-respecting singer/song writer/performer would certainly feel the same way she does. I've been singing and have performed at times since high school, and I'd feel the same way.
Awww! That was sweet! I was shocked when I learned she couldn’t sing any longer! May the Angels watch over you sweet Linda!
If I'm going to listen to someone speak, I much prefer that they be candid. And Linda Ronstadt is always open and truthful.
Made me smile, made me cry. Linda, you KNOW you’re loved by millions, don’t you??
GOD, she's amazing!! The lack of sour grapes is astounding and inspiring. So humble!
I loved her so much when I was young. Few years ago I learned that she is a stubborn atheist... I pray for her soul... if only she had come to Jesus... but sadly, to this day, she does not believe...
She's independent minded and needs no crutch.
@@GTLyons I'm sure she has her reasons. You do you.
@@GTLyons: I'm a Christian too, but it really annoys me when I hear misguided snooty "Christians" like you say things like that. What an ignorant, faithless way to speak. I wish both militant Christians AND militant atheists would learn when to shut their pie holes and not attack others. Whatever happened to "live and let live?" Besides- does your God have the power or do you? The worst kind of faith is one that frames faith as some inherited thing. Leave it to each seeker to find their own path because I believe God loves true seekers of all kinds. If you want to pray, then fine, but people are here to celebrate her and her music, not downgrade her by parroting out the same mealy mouthed guilt tripping phrases that push people away from Christianity in droves.
@@GTLyons - She used to tout her Catholicism. In fact, her first few albums have a spiritual/religious song on them. She had also commented about Aaron Neville and her both being Catholic back when they were dueting. I wonder what happened to cause her to lose her faith... (Parkinson's perhaps?)?
I grew up with Linda Ronstadt. I'm sad to see how her body is limiting her, but even still, she's a powerhouse. Her spirit doesn't seem to be affected one bit. What a great, great lady. And I'm so glad she admitted marriage wasn't for her! It's not for every woman, & that's OK!
I grew up with her too. I have to disagree. She's no longer the powerhouse woman she used to be. And, it doesn't matter, cuz she's getting tons of Love and thousands of comments. She's in my top 10 of all time ... Hmmm, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Debby Harry, Cyndi Lauper, Sheila Ferguson ... not in any order.
Marriage and religion isn't for me either.
When we age we remember how active and busy we were, but we realize at some point we no longer are twenty years old and God has a way of slowing us down and giving us the long needed rest. Linda Ronstadt is a legend and legends never die, they just grow stronger with time.
Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live performances?
I am wishing you much good health & happiness, my dear.
Give it a rest, Louis....
@@peterj.andros3996 Cranky?
@@callumcowan7047 Just jealous!
Agreed. Louis. Prayers for Linda Ronstadt.
Interesting that Louis got many like s for his comment. At least 300. I'm just saying.
Life is sad. Her voice makes it less so. She's still a beautiful soul with big brown eyes...Bless you lady. A forcefull voice in RockNRoll. Thank you for the Eagles too! I'm going to look for this live LP from the 1980 concert....
Rob Jontay , I loved your comment. She still has that wonderful spirit and those beautiful eyes.
Me too!
Yes, life is sad
I can't even express what Linda's voice has meant to me over the years! I have played her albums over and over till each song is embedded in my soul. Her voice was a special mix of softness and power that resonated deeply with me on each track! So sorry that Parkinson's has taken her voice and her body(my brother's too.) As the days go by, I hope she finds at least some comfort by the many years of happiness she gave to millions of fans all over the world from her special and unique voice.
Becky Drogowski Such a lovely comment. Amazing the impact an individual artist can have on a person. Hope you and your brother still listen to her together.
Sending love right back to you did you attend any live performances?
After watching the "Sound Of My Voice" documentary I started buying the cd's and dvd's, and a new collection was slowly building over time as I wanted more and more. Her music was a happy diversion to pandemic life, I had already grown up with it (I'm 55) but just didn't have time for it yet. This is one of the best pieces on her life and story!! Love the interviews! Thanks so much for posting this for me to watch now as a new, obsessed fan.... She is amazing! -Bill B
“Her talent has diminished ...” I call B.S. Her talent is still there, as strong as ever, her body has betrayed her, but the talent is still there.
Agreed. I took exceptin to that as well.
Yes, a poor choice of words. And the journalist saying, "She was a very good singer." Talk about understatement. Even professional journalists are lacking in their ability to write these days, it seems.
I totally agree. That stuck out to me too. I'm sure it wasn't meant in the way we took it, but I would have fixed it in the edit. Unkind and untrue.
Nothing last forver! Every opportunity should be use judiciously!
The quote was "illness has cruelly diminished her talent."
When said like that, it doesn't read to me the way some of you took it.
I’d rather hear her whisper a song then most people sing.
Love that! Reminds me of something similar I once heard, although alluding to something completely different: " I'd rather push a Chevy, than drive a Ford."
Yes, Linda belongs in that musical Stratosphere, above most.
Thank you Linda. We cherish You.
She could read the damn yellow pages app as far as I'm concerned.
M. M. We are in total agreement on that.
Yes! No kidding!
Yes.
Kudos to the reporter Tracy Smith who conducted an excellent interview, and asked relevant questions and seemed to really listen to Miss Ronstadt. I hope she does more of these with other living legends.
She did very well touching on very sensitive and personal questions... but Linda is a cheerful woman, even at her current state.
Her humility makes her more than beautiful. An incredible woman.
OBAMA GOTTA GET IN LINE, I HAD A CRUSH ON HER ALSO.
We worshiped her, not having social media made stars like her, God-like because she had talent and was beautiful.
WORSHIPED IS CORRECT~!!
I can’t believe she was able to pull off the hardest ranchero songs which can be as hard to sing as any opera. Thank you for your music and making room for Mexican music too. God bless you
...Amen; & then right in the middle of her hugeness, she left it all behind to go to Broadway & not only perform the lead in the difficult "Pirates of Pensance", but, oh yeah, won 2 or 3 'Obies' (the Theater's award like the Oscars or Grammys) that year... One of The Very Best !!!....
Which ranchero song was it?
@@ziggysmom5646 Ernesto may have been referring to her album CANCIONES DE MI PADRE, a collection of ranchera standards.
@@ziggysmom5646 There is a theatrical performance here on youtube. It was shown on PBS. Look for it. It is called canciones de mi padre. It is a little over an hour long.
Cheers
Incredible vocalist of the highest calibur.
Calibre too.
yup, she was a .50 BMG for sure.
Such a special artist, very few in her league. Kate Bush is another artist of the same calibre.
A Soul of the highest Calibur
I don't have many albums by female vocalists but I had to have at least 2 or 3 by this fabulous woman. I did not know she had Parkinson's but am hopeful she is able to inspire for many more years.
We all love Ms Linda.
She really seems to be at peace with what life has now handed her and she has a great sense of humor about it. She was a truly talented singer. I wish her well.
Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live show?