Linda Ronstadt speaks

In a revealing interview, the legendary singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt opens up to Tracy Smith about her career, the loss of her singing voice, and living with Parkinson's. She also talks about the release of her first-ever live album, "Linda Ronstadt Live in Hollywood," which presents previously-unreleased recordings from her celebrated 1980 HBO special, recorded at Television Center Studios in Hollywood.
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  • @jonathangarduque8786
    @jonathangarduque87862 жыл бұрын

    "I sing in my brain all the time" that made me cry...

  • @patricia119
    @patricia1194 жыл бұрын

    At 72 her face still looks beautiful ! She had one of the most beautiful voices in rock and country.

  • @RJ67.
    @RJ67.3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @katiekarakondis3348

    @katiekarakondis3348

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes totally!!

  • @edmundmcgrath213

    @edmundmcgrath213

    3 жыл бұрын

    ..Scottish..but you wear a dress, I mean a skirt...

  • @NYtoNC

    @NYtoNC

    2 жыл бұрын

    which song???

  • @j.o.a.7531

    @j.o.a.7531

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@edmundmcgrath213 I believe you mean kilt...

  • @chiefinspector7280

    @chiefinspector7280

    2 жыл бұрын

    OH really, your wife never yelled and threatened you with walking out?

  • @cfwintner1
    @cfwintner12 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lnl3237

    @lnl3237

    11 ай бұрын

    What?!! Never heard that Billy Joel opened for her. What a rarefied experience!

  • @Norita562

    @Norita562

    5 ай бұрын

    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 ❤❤

  • @hbennett5640

    @hbennett5640

    2 ай бұрын

    Love your story...cool❤

  • @williamchandler2558

    @williamchandler2558

    2 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous

  • @jerrylanglois7892
    @jerrylanglois78925 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @karlhungus8946

    @karlhungus8946

    5 жыл бұрын

    That right there is the experience of a lifetime.

  • @doomranger6047
    @doomranger60474 жыл бұрын

    "I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of suffering." wow I felt that!

  • @allenroberts747

    @allenroberts747

    4 жыл бұрын

    hero

  • @jusakaolo

    @jusakaolo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed..

  • @barryfohn4385

    @barryfohn4385

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jefffarmer5785

    @jefffarmer5785

    4 жыл бұрын

    '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)...

  • @yaimavol

    @yaimavol

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, there are things worse than dying, and you only have to visit a local nursing home to see that.

  • @kholstein64
    @kholstein643 жыл бұрын

    I love her sense of humor. She's just special

  • @earlputnal9124
    @earlputnal9124Ай бұрын

    God the whole world misses that beautiful and powerful voice and the most fantastic music.

  • @HB90210
    @HB902105 жыл бұрын

    Linda Ronstadt is one of those musical greats that time can't erase.♥🎤🎶

  • @driven9863

    @driven9863

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will erase it

  • @jimmyharrison1817

    @jimmyharrison1817

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@driven9863 I would erase you if you were in front of me .

  • @michaelgaynor6866

    @michaelgaynor6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmyharrison1817,Ditto!!!

  • @julesoftheNW

    @julesoftheNW

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, @jimmy harrison and michael! @@michaelgaynor6866

  • @karenstrycharz1499

    @karenstrycharz1499

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @artysanmobile
    @artysanmobile5 жыл бұрын

    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. ❤️

  • @raaawkstaaar

    @raaawkstaaar

    5 жыл бұрын

    legitimately or bootlegged her?

  • @artysanmobile

    @artysanmobile

    5 жыл бұрын

    I do this for a living. She was an early client.

  • @harborheart6558

    @harborheart6558

    5 жыл бұрын

    Those Fox shows in Atlanta in 77 were some landmark Ronstadt performances. They float around KZread - would love to hear a quality recording - what a great gig that must have been.

  • @maryvitorelo572
    @maryvitorelo5722 жыл бұрын

    Her voice has always touched my soul, and always will. I wish her peace and happiness always.

  • @mikefs340

    @mikefs340

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live concert?

  • @DonaldCookNJ
    @DonaldCookNJ2 жыл бұрын

    I had the biggest crush on her as a teenager. Enormous talent, colorful career. She doesn't owe us a thing.

  • @harlanchess8056

    @harlanchess8056

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. Well said.

  • @edwardpate6128

    @edwardpate6128

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, you and about 30 or 40 million other teenage boys in the 70's!

  • @daisycassidy2448
    @daisycassidy24485 жыл бұрын

    She looks wonderful for being 72 and I am so sorry she has that dreadful disease. I wish her strength and good wishes.

  • @popland1977

    @popland1977

    5 жыл бұрын

    @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

  • @abbyboyd5111

    @abbyboyd5111

    5 жыл бұрын

    @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.

  • @zeebee9356

    @zeebee9356

    5 жыл бұрын

    hhhk20; tell it like it is! Sad that she doesn't create awareness like MJ Fox has.

  • @tlrogers6083
    @tlrogers60834 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @polferiferus1938

    @polferiferus1938

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aging, and all that goes with it, humbles us all if we are healthy in mind and spirit.

  • @bbednorz319

    @bbednorz319

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @davidbowman4259

    @davidbowman4259

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well put. A treasure, indeed. A genius at the art/craft of singing.

  • @norsktoolmaker88

    @norsktoolmaker88

    4 жыл бұрын

    @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.

  • @karenstrycharz1499

    @karenstrycharz1499

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!❤️

  • @calvinbafshoe2626
    @calvinbafshoe26263 жыл бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @salinamartin8711
    @salinamartin87112 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gbtyresinc

    @gbtyresinc

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to you did you attend any live concert?

  • @ericwobschall8410

    @ericwobschall8410

    4 ай бұрын

    The Andrew Gold standard.

  • @jv-ep2tc
    @jv-ep2tc5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @peachyclean93
    @peachyclean935 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful voice and beautiful woman love you, Linda,

  • @skyewilliams2247
    @skyewilliams22473 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gbtyresinc

    @gbtyresinc

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to you did you attend any live performances?

  • @SinnerSince1962
    @SinnerSince19623 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @tradewinds-wb4kn

    @tradewinds-wb4kn

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @okijima15

    @okijima15

    Жыл бұрын

    She sure did

  • @markw4206

    @markw4206

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @deadandburied7626

    @deadandburied7626

    Жыл бұрын

    Linda crooned and emoted melting my heart. Now a lonely senior citizen, I wish she was my neighbour just to chat to. 😅

  • @lnl3237

    @lnl3237

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@deadandburied7626...and she would probably enjoy your company, too!

  • @saveriosalemme5366
    @saveriosalemme53665 жыл бұрын

    I’m 55 and Linda Ronstadt is the only person I have had a continuous crush on since I was 12 years old.

  • @chriswoosley3883

    @chriswoosley3883

    5 жыл бұрын

    same here,I'm same age and crush,,,,,,love her

  • @jimmyharrison1817

    @jimmyharrison1817

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm 58 & my Crush continues Too Saverio .

  • @fredflintstone2958

    @fredflintstone2958

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Jeff B Linda Ronstadt....yeah, that would be somethin', just to say it....even now....

  • @normantrombon

    @normantrombon

    5 жыл бұрын

    59 and crushy.

  • @peppertree8244

    @peppertree8244

    5 жыл бұрын

    If I were a guy, I would too!

  • @janishaldeman3339
    @janishaldeman33395 жыл бұрын

    She's still smiling, keeping a great sense of humor, and maintains her humility. I am inspired.

  • @JakobTennisMB

    @JakobTennisMB

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SUGAR_XYLER careful, people are going to call you hateful or crazy even though people on KZread praise Christians for being themselves all the time.

  • @michaelgaynor6866

    @michaelgaynor6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JakobTennisMB ,two dingdongs comments!!!

  • @patriciax3677

    @patriciax3677

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelgaynor6866 you've GOTS to be one of the fanatics KarlEuro89 is talking about

  • @nixl3518

    @nixl3518

    5 жыл бұрын

    SUGAR XYLER ! Being an atheist makes one a realist and allows one to deal with the world as it is not believing in fairytales!

  • @magentalady

    @magentalady

    5 жыл бұрын

    The crowbar under the bed made me LOL!!

  • @RoseGold718
    @RoseGold7182 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mikefs340

    @mikefs340

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live concert?

  • @patrickobrien.2028
    @patrickobrien.20282 жыл бұрын

    Her humility makes her more than beautiful. An incredible woman.

  • @aarondigby5054

    @aarondigby5054

    Жыл бұрын

    OBAMA GOTTA GET IN LINE, I HAD A CRUSH ON HER ALSO.

  • @tod3msn
    @tod3msn5 жыл бұрын

    There is an inherent niceness to Linda Ronstadt. An inner glow of decency and goodness. You want the best for her.

  • @lisas8244

    @lisas8244

    5 жыл бұрын

    So eloquently spoken and absolutely true. I never knew she had such a charming, self deprecating sense of humor. Lovely! A National Treasure.

  • @QueenVelveeta

    @QueenVelveeta

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @WooBino.

    @WooBino.

    5 жыл бұрын

    QueenVelveeta So talented AND insightful?

  • @nowvoyagerNE

    @nowvoyagerNE

    5 жыл бұрын

    no...no there is not.

  • @jaytee2642

    @jaytee2642

    5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TheEDNC
    @TheEDNC5 жыл бұрын

    _"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!🌈🦋💙

  • @banditdad9837

    @banditdad9837

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!

  • @slick1ru2

    @slick1ru2

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ditto

  • @charlienonya7016

    @charlienonya7016

    5 жыл бұрын

    She's already suffering, so no need to fear it. Just embrace it.

  • @TheEDNC

    @TheEDNC

    5 жыл бұрын

    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......

  • @SuzanneMorovic

    @SuzanneMorovic

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @carolinetalley
    @carolinetalley2 жыл бұрын

    I will always love listening to her sing. What an amazing gift she shared with the world. It is pure joy.

  • @jaredbailey8237

    @jaredbailey8237

    Жыл бұрын

    She always did have an amazing voice. And she will always have one of the best female voices I've ever heard.

  • @caronstout354

    @caronstout354

    Жыл бұрын

    From rock&roll to "The Pirates of Penzance" she could truly sing anything and everything!

  • @kevintmerk
    @kevintmerk10 ай бұрын

    CBS Sunday is such great news reporting…but Linda is just such a gift from the heavens.

  • @lancespruiellbusinessforms5156
    @lancespruiellbusinessforms51564 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @NYtoNC

    @NYtoNC

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @alexolvera5150
    @alexolvera51505 жыл бұрын

    I am thankful for growing up with her beautiful voice

  • @bhinderbinder

    @bhinderbinder

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @williamfitzgerald1935

    @williamfitzgerald1935

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @wildmountainthyme4123

    @wildmountainthyme4123

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bhinderbinder I also loved "You're No Good". What a voice!

  • @rhondaboncutter5812

    @rhondaboncutter5812

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have most of her albums!

  • @karelannherkaler7661

    @karelannherkaler7661

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @marcus00ize
    @marcus00ize Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @wirefreez
    @wirefreez Жыл бұрын

    This is not only a great talent but a beautiful soul. How could anyone not love her.

  • @lisamartin3734
    @lisamartin37345 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @swmut
    @swmut5 жыл бұрын

    One of the best voices in all of Rock and Roll. Wonderful interview, horrible disease

  • @driven9863

    @driven9863

    5 жыл бұрын

    She a fatty , fatty 2x4, she is so wide and can't thru the door.

  • @ceejay1794

    @ceejay1794

    5 жыл бұрын

    D D troll

  • @kathymartin218

    @kathymartin218

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @pamallenpug1

    @pamallenpug1

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@driven9863 Obviously you've never heard of RESPECT. If you can't say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all.

  • @MissSusieQue1

    @MissSusieQue1

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@driven9863 She can always lose weight..... U my friend will always be ugly...

  • @llezzamagu1
    @llezzamagu12 жыл бұрын

    One of those women’s voice that moves something , touches something. Nostalgic beauty.

  • @Suesuelouky

    @Suesuelouky

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @catchdawabbit9324
    @catchdawabbit93243 жыл бұрын

    Here in Mexico we love her music

  • @kosmicsurfer7886
    @kosmicsurfer78864 жыл бұрын

    Talented, classy, beautiful and humble. What a rare gem.

  • @donnatatro1270

    @donnatatro1270

    3 жыл бұрын

    In many..many ways..she brought peace to my heart.She sang so beautiful with no effort..just a beautiful person...

  • @mf5531

    @mf5531

    2 жыл бұрын

    and with a voice of an angel.

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly5 жыл бұрын

    Who could ever forget her smash hit "You're No Good." I listened to that song countless times. And her work with Emily Lou and Dolly is still fantastic listening.

  • @mireille1594
    @mireille15943 жыл бұрын

    I have goosebumps when she sings "on the blue bayou".

  • @soyochataartscene4500

    @soyochataartscene4500

    2 жыл бұрын

    Everyone does

  • @aarondigby5054

    @aarondigby5054

    Жыл бұрын

    @@soyochataartscene4500 I melt like hot crayons, "blue bayou"

  • @gloriahanes5338
    @gloriahanes53382 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gbtyresinc

    @gbtyresinc

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live performances?

  • @sarahd3980
    @sarahd39805 жыл бұрын

    She gave us all she had. No more is expected Linda. We have enough beautiful music to last us forever.

  • @321snoot

    @321snoot

    5 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully said. Thank you.

  • @freeleonardpeltier4148

    @freeleonardpeltier4148

    4 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully said....

  • @marias7599

    @marias7599

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's a beautiful comment.

  • @LordByron778

    @LordByron778

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, she is the Everlasting!

  • @darrenanthony8473

    @darrenanthony8473

    4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. I didn't know this. Remember seeing her sing with Smokey. God bless

  • @julesrandolph5687
    @julesrandolph56875 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nathanmartinez6245

    @nathanmartinez6245

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jules Randolph absolutely agree.

  • @rickgarcia8481
    @rickgarcia84813 жыл бұрын

    Nothing but pure class. So humble for a superstar.

  • @evanlouis3336
    @evanlouis33363 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jasonvi2
    @jasonvi25 жыл бұрын

    "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.

  • @lucasgill7819

    @lucasgill7819

    5 жыл бұрын

    *prizes

  • @ReeseMac

    @ReeseMac

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. She said "If you do it for prizes....."

  • @PollyGammy
    @PollyGammy3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a sweet soul of a woman. She’s just adorable.

  • @rachelybarra2783

    @rachelybarra2783

    3 жыл бұрын

    She is 😊

  • @chrisandrus689

    @chrisandrus689

    3 жыл бұрын

    ...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..."...

  • @robertgarcia4117

    @robertgarcia4117

    3 жыл бұрын

    Steven g Dear, Linda l love you so much. Keep up the great work.👊❤❤❤❤❤💕

  • @hannaj4032

    @hannaj4032

    3 жыл бұрын

    She looks great doesn’t she?

  • @AvocatDude
    @AvocatDude3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @lindaronstadt3938

    2 жыл бұрын

    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 😍..

  • @AvocatDude

    @AvocatDude

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @chiefinspector7280

    @chiefinspector7280

    2 жыл бұрын

    try it

  • @ronleight9341
    @ronleight93412 жыл бұрын

    Seeing her in concert will unfortunately have to remain on my bucket list! Best wishes to you, Linda!

  • @Lissa11638

    @Lissa11638

    2 жыл бұрын

    same here; big regret

  • @gwrigley7798
    @gwrigley77985 жыл бұрын

    Linda, you are appreciated and loved deeply. We thank you for all your wonderful work. ♥️♥️

  • @robjontay5052
    @robjontay50525 жыл бұрын

    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....

  • @cullbill

    @cullbill

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rob Jontay , I loved your comment. She still has that wonderful spirit and those beautiful eyes.

  • @dadadruma

    @dadadruma

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @upstatenewyork

    @upstatenewyork

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, life is sad

  • @Peacenik1
    @Peacenik12 жыл бұрын

    LINDA is still SO GORGEOUS!! Best voice in the world! My husband and I are in love with her!! The last time we saw her was at Westbury with Aaron Neville and she sang to us on our Anniversary..front row! xoxoxoxoxo

  • @kenbrownfield6584
    @kenbrownfield65842 жыл бұрын

    I had a crush on her when I was a teen and now, 60 years later I still have a crush on her !!!

  • @bobbyterrito8011
    @bobbyterrito80115 жыл бұрын

    “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.

  • @ghosttgirlghosttspook5478

    @ghosttgirlghosttspook5478

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bobby Territo I don't like screaming eather, she could have sang more soft!

  • @cindysavage265

    @cindysavage265

    5 жыл бұрын

    Grace Slick also retired because her voice was gone.

  • @lauralynn4504
    @lauralynn45045 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @frankelliott1464

    @frankelliott1464

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello my friend how are you doing today?..

  • @susanstacy2493
    @susanstacy24932 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mikefs340

    @mikefs340

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live show?

  • @cheers2023
    @cheers20232 жыл бұрын

    I love how straight forward she is about her life and career.

  • @melaniexoxo
    @melaniexoxo5 жыл бұрын

    It made me tear up when she said she sings in her head.

  • @georgetirebiter4035

    @georgetirebiter4035

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ladyalexandrialewis7655

    @ladyalexandrialewis7655

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @michaelgaynor6866

    @michaelgaynor6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ladyalexandrialewis7655,BEAUTIFUL! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa. Linda Rocks,and always will in the heart's and mind's of many.

  • @michaelgaynor6866

    @michaelgaynor6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    lampchopxoxo, O.M.G.......me too! Blessings from Philadelphia, Pa.

  • @anairenemartinez165

    @anairenemartinez165

    5 жыл бұрын

    So do I! I even thought my " mind" singing voice was like Rosemary Clooney! Of course, it is not at all.

  • @10442
    @104423 жыл бұрын

    she gave the best years of her life to her fans, now her fans are paying her back with everlasting LOVE

  • @bellagrace9812
    @bellagrace98122 жыл бұрын

    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. 💕

  • @susanstacy2493

    @susanstacy2493

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bet that was a wonderful concert! With her voice she never needed any extras!

  • @johnc5160
    @johnc51602 жыл бұрын

    What a witty woman, full of good humour and wisdom. And so humble, she came across as a lovely human being.

  • @mysnellvilleblog
    @mysnellvilleblog5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @adc2327

    @adc2327

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gustavinok4685
    @gustavinok46855 жыл бұрын

    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 -

  • @tmb74

    @tmb74

    5 жыл бұрын

    So true. A pure and beautiful voice.

  • @TurboMountTV

    @TurboMountTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    Except her politics SUCK.

  • @film-maniac

    @film-maniac

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TurboMountTV Not as much as yours.

  • @johnkoziol323

    @johnkoziol323

    5 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @TurboMountTV

    @TurboMountTV

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@film-maniac As you don't know MY politics... Blow ME.

  • @lawrenceclaytonusmc2833
    @lawrenceclaytonusmc28333 жыл бұрын

    There was always something special, unique about Linda Ronstadt. Her live performances could transform tough guys. The voice was honest, clear, strong and warm. She remains an interesting character.

  • @trishr.3986
    @trishr.39862 жыл бұрын

    The Ronstadt Center is still here in Tucson Arizona, and Linda, we still hear you!

  • @gbtyresinc

    @gbtyresinc

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to your heart did you attend any live performances?

  • @iboopyournose7307
    @iboopyournose73075 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @MissSusieQue1

    @MissSusieQue1

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @wraithoftheirish

    @wraithoftheirish

    5 жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @iboopyournose7307

    @iboopyournose7307

    5 жыл бұрын

    @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!!

  • @marisullivan2021

    @marisullivan2021

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @russm3727

    @russm3727

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Archer335
    @Archer3355 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @PenelopePeppers
    @PenelopePeppers2 жыл бұрын

    Blue Bayou was my Dad's Favorite song by Linda :) He used to play it on the stereo in the garage while working on his Indian Motorcycles... Rest in Peace Dad.

  • @romeo_scorpio
    @romeo_scorpio Жыл бұрын

    Blue bayou still gives me goosebumps.

  • @Bluenose352
    @Bluenose3525 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice. Beautiful mind. Still love her.

  • @cindyvargas5388

    @cindyvargas5388

    5 жыл бұрын

    Crocet BABY BLANKET AND crocheting

  • @michaelgaynor6866

    @michaelgaynor6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bluenose352, INCREDIBLE WOMAN, Lay down candles in the rain!!! Still blows my mind. Blessings to you from Philadelphia.

  • @rogerd777
    @rogerd7774 жыл бұрын

    "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

  • @stevefitts3541

    @stevefitts3541

    4 жыл бұрын

    T R U M P 2020 ***** //////// T R U M P 2020 ***** //////// T R U M P 2020 ***** ////////

  • @AliensAnonymous

    @AliensAnonymous

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had a crush on Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou. And I met Willie a couple times.

  • @55Quirll

    @55Quirll

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am glad to be one of those who have heard of her and listened to her music.

  • @quadrupletreblex

    @quadrupletreblex

    3 жыл бұрын

    A true legend

  • @phila3884

    @phila3884

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @zaboca09
    @zaboca09 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of the greatest singers of all time

  • @gailmercado3777
    @gailmercado37772 жыл бұрын

    Linda Ronstadt, what a beautiful soul, inside and out... A voice of an angel... Thank you Linda for many years of music & lasting memories...

  • @gbtyresinc

    @gbtyresinc

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending love right back to you did you attend any live concert?

  • @williamfitzgerald1935
    @williamfitzgerald19355 жыл бұрын

    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! ❤️

  • @k.holland7011
    @k.holland70115 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @James-tf8vg

    @James-tf8vg

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with you. Listen to her fantastic voice when I was in high school in late 70s

  • @MochaBusPassLady

    @MochaBusPassLady

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.😊

  • @rifleshooterchannel208

    @rifleshooterchannel208

    5 жыл бұрын

    They don’t make them like they used to. Her, Zevon, Jackson Browne, the best is behind us.

  • @scallaghan2118

    @scallaghan2118

    2 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread, 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.

  • @julianlewis1792

    @julianlewis1792

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@scallaghan2118 exactly -- she entertained millions of people over the decades. She left us with a very rich legacy of song and music.

  • @vocals7693
    @vocals7693 Жыл бұрын

    I had a huge crush on her as a kid. It almost brought me to tears when she started to talk about her mortality and when she paused to leave the stage. She realized it may be the last time she's ever in front of a crowd. Very sad. She's a legendary singer who's music will always live on. Her situation reminds me of what Dudley Moore went through when he lost his ability to play piano. God bless her.

  • @karlfortuin5794
    @karlfortuin5794 Жыл бұрын

    Linda was one of best performances of the golden years of music to me that's timeless thank you for the memories ❤️🎙️

  • @sandrastrausbaugh6050
    @sandrastrausbaugh60504 жыл бұрын

    Her eyes are still those soft & sweet brown eyes.

  • @rosemarybaez5368

    @rosemarybaez5368

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I was back in time to

  • @axxeman2002

    @axxeman2002

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed but that haircut. It is jsut beyond unflattering ...

  • @ElvarMasson

    @ElvarMasson

    3 жыл бұрын

    axxeman2002 - judging by this interview, I don't think she cares about your opinion...plus, she did say she's lazy 😉

  • @busterbobby

    @busterbobby

    3 жыл бұрын

    axxeman2002 q

  • @angelabluebird609
    @angelabluebird6095 жыл бұрын

    A stunningly beautiful talent and life, she was one of the most beautiful American girls ever!

  • @bridgetnolan3947

    @bridgetnolan3947

    5 жыл бұрын

    Still is Angela.

  • @byronharano2391
    @byronharano2391 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @nelsonfan24
    @nelsonfan242 жыл бұрын

    This brought me to tears. Such and amazing voice and amazing lady. Thank you for all the beautiful music you made for us to enjoy for years and years to come. You will never be forgotten.

  • @BellaWorldAni
    @BellaWorldAni5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @franklazareno6010

    @franklazareno6010

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SUGAR_XYLER

    @SUGAR_XYLER

    5 жыл бұрын

    Marriage and religion isn't for me either.

  • @davidleifson7025
    @davidleifson70255 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @robertmichaud8451
    @robertmichaud8451Ай бұрын

    There's not a style that this beautiful women could not make more incredible...rock,pop,opera,what a treasure..I love this wonderfull gorgeous woman..not only on the outside but also in the inside ..what a blessing to have lived in the age of Linda

  • @gilbertsanchez3277
    @gilbertsanchez32773 жыл бұрын

    She is proud of her mexican heritage. Her spanish songs are just as great. Stone poney beat of a different drum is one of my favorites along with blue bayou.

  • @lucyfoster4082
    @lucyfoster40824 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Jeff-jg7jh

    @Jeff-jg7jh

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Spermwhale1000 I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard it.

  • @teriw56

    @teriw56

    4 жыл бұрын

    Funny she said she really didn’t like the way she sounded when she sang Blue Bayou!

  • @taraterm3
    @taraterm35 жыл бұрын

    gorgeous woman, gorgeous voice, great memories. You are legend!!!

  • @pressplay1072
    @pressplay10722 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Linda.... i was a 13 yearold back in the blue bayou days... my grandparents owned a bayhouse in galveston tx. I remember crab boils eating fresh shrimp they were caught and hour before and listening to Linda what a beautiful voice she has...,thank you and live life as you want to

  • @kevinmalone3210
    @kevinmalone32103 жыл бұрын

    She was an awesome singer. Pure talent.

  • @catharinesloper8504
    @catharinesloper85045 жыл бұрын

    All three together--Dolly, Emmylou and Linda, fabulous.

  • @bluevictory1010

    @bluevictory1010

    5 жыл бұрын

    You should see the Dolly show from the early 1970's. All 3 were singing together then and wow it was amazing!

  • @dawnrobbins5877

    @dawnrobbins5877

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Some of the best music ever recorded was by The Trio.

  • @jeanoboyle2439

    @jeanoboyle2439

    5 жыл бұрын

    Powerful!!

  • @danm5153

    @danm5153

    5 жыл бұрын

    They even recorded a gospel hymn ("Farther Along"), which is pretty amazing because Linda is an Atheist.

  • @yettaplotz2155

    @yettaplotz2155

    5 жыл бұрын

    Linda after 30, always had a weigh problem Would hire a personal trainer before a big tour.

  • @Ofa337
    @Ofa3375 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jasonshirrillmusic

    @jasonshirrillmusic

    5 жыл бұрын

    She is and always will be Awesome.

  • @Billvis77
    @Billvis773 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @brianrenollet9663
    @brianrenollet96633 жыл бұрын

    What a sweetheart. Just want to hug her. GOD BLESS the INCREDIBLE & OUTSTANDING LINDA RONSTADT.

  • @LoveFlatfootin1
    @LoveFlatfootin14 жыл бұрын

    "Blue Bayou" by Linda Ronstadt was my 88-year-old mother's favorite song. The sign of a true star. Loved by people of all ages.

  • @Dirthauler65
    @Dirthauler655 жыл бұрын

    Not only a spectacular singer, but she has a great sense of humor and a good attitude about her life.

  • @jareddi7114

    @jareddi7114

    5 жыл бұрын

    My grandma used to say that humor should carry you into old age

  • @anthonyangeli256
    @anthonyangeli2563 жыл бұрын

    One of the best. Brings me back to the good old days!!!

  • @anthonyangeli256

    @anthonyangeli256

    Жыл бұрын

    @jameshama02gmail13 I'm ok. You?

  • @danielepepin4257
    @danielepepin4257Ай бұрын

    Dear Linda. Still AWESOME. One of my all time favorites for so many years.

  • @muffs55mercury61
    @muffs55mercury614 жыл бұрын

    I got to see her in concert in 1978. No glitz, no glamour, Linda wearing street clothes and just having fun with the crowd doing her thing. She still looks great for a lady in her 70s. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Long live the 1970s.

  • @macmail3393
    @macmail33935 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MichSignMan

    @MichSignMan

    5 жыл бұрын

    She did very well touching on very sensitive and personal questions... but Linda is a cheerful woman, even at her current state.

  • @ralphg63
    @ralphg63 Жыл бұрын

    She had a voice of an angel. As a teenager in the 70's I got to hear her on the radio all the time. Blue Bayou I think is my fav..... I wish her good health and spirit now four years after this interview...

  • @jimcatalfamo8034
    @jimcatalfamo80343 жыл бұрын

    we might not be able to hear her voice live anymore but we'll have her recordings and be thankful there is so many of a voice truly that is heaven sent.