Author Topic: Linda sure could sing like an angel (NGC) (Read 8644 times)

Jim Rich · « **on:** April 07, 2016, 08:56:57 PM »

Linda Ronstadt in her heyday,

Blue Bayou -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fgwQoU1vxk&nohtml5=False

Tumblin Dice -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s4_teISos0&nohtml5=False

twowings · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:01:03 PM »

Don't forget:

Get Closer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-OstcRDPZ0

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:02:50 PM »

Blue Bayou is my wife go-to karaoke song and she is very good at it.
Mine is Have a Good Time by Paul Simon.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:09:22 PM »

I listen to that live version of Tumbling Dice at least once a month . Just a little bit naughty , and better than the Stones version IMHO . Waddy Wachtel was no slouch either .

Dusty

jazzamoto · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:45:49 PM »

That was Martin Mull doing the intro for Tumblin' Dice. How Many remember "Homewood Tonight"?

jazzamoto · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:57:19 PM »

Quote from: jazzamoto on April 07, 2016, 09:45:49 PM

That was Martin Mull doing the intro for Tumblin' Dice. How Many remember "Homewood Tonight"?

Sorry, I meant "Fernwood Tonight".

davedel44 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2016, 10:59:14 PM »

Had a part-time job driveing a particially-sighted piano tuner during college. He'd tune the piano at Armadillo World Headquarters. Linda would play there regularly during the mid seventies. She'd roll in for early for a sound check, practice a few numbers, arrange for catering then stick around to jam with some of the local musicians.

I'd hang around all googly eyed and slack jawed, eventually Riki (The Guacamole Queen and kitchen manager) would conscript me for an early kitchen shift so I could watch the the show for free.

A great talent, wickedly funny, never pretentious and strikingly beautiful. The real deal.

Dave
Galveston

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2016, 11:24:55 PM »

Personally think her best stuff was with Nelson Riddle. Do a lookup... worth your time. "When you wish upon a Star" is one that comes to mind.

wymple · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2016, 12:24:57 AM »

She could sing opera. She also cut some Mexican music because it was her dad's favorite stuff. She could sing anything.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2016, 03:15:39 AM »

Quote from: wymple on April 08, 2016, 12:24:57 AM

She could sing opera. She also cut some Mexican music because it was her dad's favorite stuff. She could sing anything.

I have her spanish album" Canciones de mi padre" ( my father's songs) on my MP3 for "riding music" great stuff, that really brings out the range of her voice.
Rick.

kingoffleece · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2016, 05:15:48 AM »

I saw her 40th birthday concert. Fabulous. Saw many after that but 40 was special.

John A · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2016, 05:39:15 AM »

Thanks for that, Jim!

ohiorider · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2016, 08:40:25 AM »

Quote from: kevdog3019 on April 07, 2016, 11:24:55 PM

Personally think her best stuff was with Nelson Riddle. Do a lookup... worth your time. "When you wish upon a Star" is one that comes to mind.

Agree with you on that. I have the "What's New" album. Her managers felt it would wreck her career to make an entire album of the pre-R&R oldies (What'll I Do, I've Got a Crush on You, and a bunch more.) IMO, not a bad song on the entire album. She had a gut feel about these songs, and the ability of Riddle to provide the backup. A hit!

https://www.discogs.com/Linda-Ronstadt-The-Nelson-Riddle-Orchestra-Whats-New/release/2346508

Bob

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2016, 01:43:57 PM »

Quote from: ohiorider on April 08, 2016, 08:40:25 AM

Agree with you on that. I have the "What's New" album. Her managers felt it would wreck her career to make an entire album of the pre-R&R oldies (What'll I Do, I've Got a Crush on You, and a bunch more.) IMO, not a bad song on the entire album. She had a gut feel about these songs, and the ability of Riddle to provide the backup. A hit!

https://www.discogs.com/Linda-Ronstadt-The-Nelson-Riddle-Orchestra-Whats-New/release/2346508

Bob

Yes Bob, I've got all three on vinyl. Riddle is a master of orchestration and he set the perfect scene for her voice. Can't imagine anyone singing it better. Certainly nobody as darling as she was! Not a huge fan of her pop stuff as it didn't do her justice. The Cancione yes.
another: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XpDZhrNqnM

smdl · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2016, 03:38:55 PM »

I've always been a fan, and agree that she is the real deal, in so many ways. Even when revealing her Parkinson's diagnosis, she was honest, appreciative of her successes, and managed to retain some of sense of humor. A real class act, and someone I have always wanted to meet.

Cheers,
Shaun

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #15 on:** April 08, 2016, 05:34:57 PM »

Quote from: twowings on April 07, 2016, 09:01:03 PM

Don't forget:

Get Closer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-OstcRDPZ0

WOW! Sha-wing! she was so good lookin' then!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2016, 05:40:31 PM »

The only thing that might make Linda sound nicer is add Dolly & Emmylou for backup!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZ71P8BTpY

LowRyter · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2016, 05:44:00 PM »

All That You Dream

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7yOsSDVRM

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2016, 05:50:27 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on April 08, 2016, 05:44:00 PM

All That You Dream

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7yOsSDVRM

Did Lowell George ever do a song that didn't kick ass Johnny? Interesting electric table break on that!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2016, 05:52:29 PM »

One of my all time favs, "Willin'"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJHcD0kHTGk

leroysch · « **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2016, 11:05:44 PM »

She was the surprise artist when the Stones played Tucson in the late 70's. Yup, Tumblin' Dice....Ronstadt and Jagger on stage together.
The multi-channel version of the "What's New" album is ear candy.

twowings · « **Reply #21 on:** April 08, 2016, 11:38:28 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on April 08, 2016, 05:34:57 PM

WOW! Sha-wing! she was so good lookin' then!

True dat...wanted to climb through the TV screen...

LowRyter · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2016, 12:26:29 AM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on April 08, 2016, 05:50:27 PM

Did Lowell George ever do a song that didn't kick ass Johnny? Interesting electric table break on that!
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he was the great one in the greatest band at one time IMO. Great and great chops.

"Yes that guitar player sure could play"

pebra · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2016, 03:07:36 AM »

Different Drum
With the Stone Ponies? I play it regularly

Sheepdog · « **Reply #24 on:** April 09, 2016, 08:20:23 AM »

An amazing talent. No single style was enough for her and her live performance chops were legion. Saw her in 1977 and pined for two years!

sib · « **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2016, 01:07:02 PM »

She also wrote her own autobiography, no ghost writer needed. Much talent all around.

LowRyter · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2016, 02:48:45 PM »

and she can sing too.

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Author Topic: Linda sure could sing like an angel (NGC) (Read 8644 times)

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