Linda Ronstadt "River"

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @painterdood2484
    @painterdood2484 6 років тому +65

    Linda will sing forever in the hearts of those who love her.

  • @clayclown8255
    @clayclown8255 9 років тому +54

    My favorite version of this sad confessional tune. Linda's sorrow is always the truest to my ears.

    • @warrenvoy3272
      @warrenvoy3272 7 років тому +4

      clay clown Linda - very special

    • @NN-ym4vc
      @NN-ym4vc 7 років тому +1

      clay clown i

  • @sandrawells8590
    @sandrawells8590 2 роки тому +13

    In one word : perfection.

  • @oliviacovarrubias4071
    @oliviacovarrubias4071 7 років тому +31

    This song is truly emotional and Joni, Linda, and Sarah have sung it amazingly well

    • @painterdood2484
      @painterdood2484 6 років тому +3

      So sad that Linda had to stop singing. She is the musical love of my life.

    • @johnmcgarry1858
      @johnmcgarry1858 Рік тому +1

      Robert Downey Jr did a nice version of it as well...check it out

  • @jenniferfelan694
    @jenniferfelan694 9 років тому +70

    Both Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell are two of my biggest childhood musical influences I grew up listening to. I loved how Linda pulled off this classic song written by Joni Mitchell with an incredible arrangement and vocal. Thank you for posting this beautiful version.

    • @BobBarry4
      @BobBarry4  9 років тому +6

      +Jennifer Felan You're welcome, Jennifer, and thanks for viewing!

    • @TwoCatsUp
      @TwoCatsUp 6 років тому +2

      Totally.

    • @stevenkoretski4288
      @stevenkoretski4288 6 років тому +5

      What can't Linda Ronstadt sing? She shows such skill and mastery of her artistry. She made me love this song. Wonderful job Linda.

  • @deadandburied7626
    @deadandburied7626 3 місяці тому +1

    My favourite track on the album, and the most Linda-ish. ❤❤❤❤

  • @likable72
    @likable72 3 роки тому +9

    I love this version of Joni Mitchell River.And do love Linda.She’s been my idol since the seventies .

  • @meladkins6218
    @meladkins6218 10 років тому +27

    I completely love this version The arrangement with the harp and the strings is just awesome and Linda has the chops to do it justice.

  • @henryrol9841
    @henryrol9841 Рік тому +2

    Voce sublime...Donna stupenda...Canzone meravigliosa! Love you!

  • @lathanwheeler3925
    @lathanwheeler3925 2 роки тому +6

    A song to cry to this is the one happy holiday season everyone 😍🌺👍😪❤️🇺🇸🎻🎹🎤.

  • @jimrebr
    @jimrebr Рік тому +3

    My two favorite female singers!! I never knew Linda covered Joni, wow 🤩 I adore them both. I am grateful to have seen them both live, the last time I saw Linda was with Emmylou in 1999, Linda’s last tour, for The Western Wall.

  • @adriancanales3050
    @adriancanales3050 9 років тому +14

    Every time I hear Linda sing this song I want to cry--but in a way only she has with her magical voice! Happy Holidays everyone!

  • @lnl3237
    @lnl3237 3 роки тому +6

    First "Christmas song" I'm listening to the day after Thanksgiving. Thank you, Ms. Ronstadt, for always dedicating yourself to honoring song.
    Treat yourself to listening to Joni Mitchell's isolated vocals on this song. Hopefully, still on UA-cam.

  • @janjohannessmith7033
    @janjohannessmith7033 Рік тому +3

    Really beautiful song and such inspirational holiday music

  • @virginiawilson1836
    @virginiawilson1836 7 років тому +12

    I don't know when I've ever heard a more beautiful Joni cover. omg. oxox

  • @davidcambra474
    @davidcambra474 9 років тому +14

    Such a beautiful song written by Joni Mitchell

  • @randyventresca4152
    @randyventresca4152 11 місяців тому +1

    What is amazing is this song and her Christmas album is from 2000.The year Linda said she started having vocal problems due to her health. She is amazing. But the best songs on this album is her unbelievable, angelic voice singing with the Tuscon choir.

  • @andrewdesouza9899
    @andrewdesouza9899 7 років тому +5

    Such a wonderful arrangement and Ms. Ronstadt delivers...

  • @glasshalffull51
    @glasshalffull51 10 років тому +26

    I have always loved this song....but particularly this version by Linda Ronstadt...what a delight to see this posted and just a few weeks ago! Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!

    • @BobBarry4
      @BobBarry4  10 років тому +3

      glasshalffull51 You're welcome, glasshalffull51, and I agree with you. As much as I like Joni Mitchell's original version - and some other versions - I think Linda Ronstadt's version is my favorite. Merry Christmas to you!

  • @gianfrancob6352
    @gianfrancob6352 7 років тому +14

    i love this song by jony Mitchell and i think this is a great version

  • @odelljl
    @odelljl 3 роки тому +21

    I love Linda and her singing on this version. The arrangement is too heavy-handed for my taste - I think the simple piano arrangement on the original Joni recording reflects the plaintive message better - but I like this none the less. Merry Christmas!

  • @damiensnumber1fan752
    @damiensnumber1fan752 4 роки тому +7

    My favourite of all the covers 💖

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side 3 роки тому +5

    Wow!! What a version! Beautiful!!

  • @djackson6379
    @djackson6379 6 років тому +8

    Gorgeous voice and all the heartbreak you need. Luv Linda most of all.

  • @oscarcardenas7078
    @oscarcardenas7078 5 років тому +5

    Perfect voice for beutiful song...love Linda

  • @richardhopp8378
    @richardhopp8378 2 роки тому +4

    I've never heard this version ... Love Ms. Ronstadt's version. Thank you for posting!!!

  • @juliethompson5584
    @juliethompson5584 10 років тому +5

    OMG! So moving...! Just beautiful.

  • @michaelturnipseed3541
    @michaelturnipseed3541 7 років тому +7

    I make it a point to see and hear this version of River each year at this time. I have also rediscovered Joni Mitchell's version this year also. She did it with such compassion. Thank you for posting this version.............................

    • @BobBarry4
      @BobBarry4  7 років тому +3

      You're welcome, Michael!

  • @procrastinator9
    @procrastinator9 Рік тому +2

    This song makes me think of my former wife. Beautiful, solipsistic, warm when the mood strikes, sad, hurtful but she doesn't mean to be. And she loves Christmas.

  • @brent4023
    @brent4023 10 років тому +6

    I love this song too. I love to hear Linda sing it.

  • @Italy55
    @Italy55 4 роки тому +5

    So beautiful 😢

  • @carolinen5396
    @carolinen5396 6 років тому +3

    Thanks for this version, I will always love Joni Mitchell's version, but miss Linda is lovely! thanks ☺️

  • @gustavinok4685
    @gustavinok4685 5 років тому +6

    A version of truth and beauty. Linda sang often for the saddest among us.

  • @pasqualedevitto5569
    @pasqualedevitto5569 3 роки тому +5

    Once Linda sings it- it belongs to her

  • @misshavisham3220
    @misshavisham3220 6 років тому +7

    Great song, and I really like her rendition of it. I also like the way Robert Downey, Jr., sings it, but my favorite cover of all is by Sarah McLachlan. You can hear it here on UA-cam.

  • @michauxbours
    @michauxbours Рік тому +2

    "It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees. They're putting up reindeer, singing songs of joy & peace. I wish I had a river I could skate away on."

  • @steveohara2308
    @steveohara2308 7 років тому +8

    She does justice to the original. Well done.

  • @vickster309
    @vickster309 10 років тому +5

    Love this song!

  • @Rainerwarzecha
    @Rainerwarzecha 3 роки тому +4

    A real good Joni Mitchell cover!

  • @joecapita5407
    @joecapita5407 10 років тому +6

    Lovely version, thanks for posting it!

    • @BobBarry4
      @BobBarry4  10 років тому +1

      Joe Capita You're welcome, Joe, thank you for viewing, and Merry Christmas!

  • @李玲瑤-q1w
    @李玲瑤-q1w 7 років тому +3

    River is so beautiful

  • @susankovacs8678
    @susankovacs8678 Рік тому +2

    Thank you 🙏

  • @Jojo8080daisy
    @Jojo8080daisy 5 років тому +4

    i'm not crying...there must be something in the air...

  • @christineboyce4509
    @christineboyce4509 Рік тому +2

    💕

  • @vestertube1
    @vestertube1 4 роки тому +3

    I love this, I'm cryin'

  • @frankiebowie6174
    @frankiebowie6174 6 років тому +6

    Of course Joni Mitchell owns it - she did write it- but it’s always nice to hear Linda, no matter what she sings.

  • @teresabriggs1
    @teresabriggs1 10 років тому +4

    Thanks! Love this version

  • @geminidreamatl26
    @geminidreamatl26 4 роки тому +2

    Best cover of this song ever! One of my favorite songs! Listen to the Tori Amos version too!

  • @genevieveschorr3857
    @genevieveschorr3857 4 роки тому +4

    I love you Linda

  • @elizabethlinsay9193
    @elizabethlinsay9193 5 років тому +4

    Beautiful, of course. And be sure to listen to Sandi Thom's version. Stunning.

  • @adriancanales3050
    @adriancanales3050 8 років тому +5

    it's coming upon Christmas everyone! Happy Holidays!

  • @skipskiperton4992
    @skipskiperton4992 9 місяців тому +2

    every songwriter ever says; “wow”

  • @jmKelley09
    @jmKelley09 3 роки тому +3

    Linda can hold those high notes just like Joni

  • @flying13machine
    @flying13machine 6 років тому +2

    Wow amazing wow

  • @91Kingscrib84
    @91Kingscrib84 6 років тому +3

    Though I liked your posting of Linda's version, i never commented until now. Three years on, I just watched it again and wanted to tell you what an incredible interpretation you did of the lyrics. Your video captured it. Every nuance. I've skated on frozen rivers & creeks myself as a child. I think that's what made Blue such a significant album for me. Joni wrote a song about which I could truly relate, in all its elements. We three are in the same age group, Joni, Linda, and I.
    I appreciate it more the older I get.
    Linda's voice does this beautifully. L♡ve them both.

    • @BobBarry4
      @BobBarry4  6 років тому

      Thank you for sharing that, Kingscrib!

  • @elizabethlinsay9193
    @elizabethlinsay9193 5 років тому +3

    Gorgeous, of course. Also listen to Sandi Thom's version. Stunning.

  • @pennielane6753
    @pennielane6753 10 років тому +4

    Lovely

  • @kerrykestrowl6785
    @kerrykestrowl6785 2 роки тому +2

    love you linda

  • @MrMaldo55
    @MrMaldo55 6 років тому +3

    Perfecto...

  • @tjwash2
    @tjwash2 6 років тому +12

    This is like one of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard. I love the melody, but it’s hard to listen to.

  • @glenn2346
    @glenn2346 7 років тому +2

    joyeuses fetes ,linda.

  • @richardpetty6088
    @richardpetty6088 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent up there with Sarah and joni but for me sarah

  • @billpetersen9535
    @billpetersen9535 8 років тому +4

    What a babe...:)

  • @randyphelps3041
    @randyphelps3041 4 роки тому +7

    I wish she had a version without all the pizzicato strings and, well, all the strings... just guitar, string bass and her voice would be all it needs... it needs to be spare.

    • @brendahawkins3965
      @brendahawkins3965 4 роки тому

      Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons acoustic cover of this. Just him and his guitar ua-cam.com/video/bCulyjnA_dI/v-deo.html

  • @bradmossman7201
    @bradmossman7201 3 роки тому

    "I wish I had river I could skate along." If you have money you can do that. But you will never be a true part of the community that lived along that river all their lives.

  • @SkeeterNYC
    @SkeeterNYC 7 років тому +3

    Except for Tracy Thorn's 2010 version I really dislike every cover version of this track. Now I like 2 versions. Well done, Linda!

  • @ospreybird
    @ospreybird 3 роки тому +1

    :-)

  • @scotcarr6950
    @scotcarr6950 6 років тому +9

    ~ loved me so naughty, made me weak in the knees.

  • @michaelbeerbados3291
    @michaelbeerbados3291 7 років тому +2

    linda is amazing...but joni's is best by a mile over any covers

  • @Tutone66
    @Tutone66 5 років тому +1

    I'm a big LR fan but but my favorite cover of this song is by Sarah Mac from her Wintersong album.

    • @geminidreamatl26
      @geminidreamatl26 4 роки тому

      Disagree. this is the best version of the song.

  • @scottconnelly5491
    @scottconnelly5491 7 років тому +3

    Thanks for posting! Why don't the "Christmas" radio stations play this or Joni Mitchell's version?

    • @BobBarry4
      @BobBarry4  7 років тому +1

      You're welcome, Scott, and you're right. It would be great if "River" got more airplay over the Christmas season and more people were able to appreciate and enjoy it.

  • @richardhornbostel3958
    @richardhornbostel3958 3 роки тому

    It seems a little fast to me

  • @jamesobrien4434
    @jamesobrien4434 6 років тому +1

    I adore Linda Rondstadt's voice and her version of Desperado is among my all-time favorites, but this version is simply too fast for something as blue as these lyrics. It's not nearly melancholy enough.

    • @anthonyarmstrong14
      @anthonyarmstrong14 2 роки тому

      1 second difference over 4 mins,so its not "simply too fast"

  • @Bogeyfire
    @Bogeyfire 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, this is a great song. Why so fast? No cover has been this fast. It's not that joyful.
    And, pics of her with Brown? So wrong.

  • @johncrossland4416
    @johncrossland4416 6 років тому +1

    Look ugly on my
    Ok