Linda Ronstadt - “Blue Bayou” | REACTION

I knew I Recognized that voice

[tonyavallejo]

I actually broke down and cried when I learned that Linda can no longer sing due to Parkinson’s disease. She had one of the most if not THE most beautiful voice in all of music.

[victoriabarr]

No auto tune, no distracting dancers and no skanky clothes. Just amazing talent.

[BillWood]

Nowadays we have a thing called Auto-Tune. Back in Linda's day it was a thing called Talent.

[molsongrrrl]

Linda Ronstadt can sing anything. Anything. She proved it too: country, rock, new wave, standards, mariachi, jazz, light opera and even rock songs sung as children's lullabies!

[jaspermruz]

No background dancers, no pyrotechnics, just Linda and the microphone man.

[nathanlawson]

No one "listens" to Linda. You experience Linda.

[williethebeerman]

Roy Orbison wrote this, and many other amazing songs. Roy had a 4 octave range, which is unbelievable for a male.

[OscarAlaniz]

She had a perfect voice. Rock, pop, country, mariachi. She could do everything and do it perfectly.

[sactiger]

Music connects us all and changes lives, Bruh... for real.
I'm a black man, with a "few years" on you (60, just turned a few months ago). So the R&B music of the 60's and 70's is very much a part of my early life. However, I also listened to a LOT of what's now known as "Classic Rock" (for us, it was just "Rock" - LOL!). So many of your posts strike a deep chord within my soul, and wonderful memories are associated with those songs.
Thank you so much, young man! Peace!

[shawnwalkom]

Most of Eagles were her back up band at one time. Full of class she encouraged them to go out on the own and The Eagles were born. What a lady.

[dangler]

Barefoot, jeans, mesmerizing voice, beautiful and into the country/folk/rock music I still love today. All of which produced a teenager's crush in the late 60s that I still haven't recovered from. And never will.

[Jennifer-qvrq]

Miss Linda Ronstadt is a true talent and beauty! The music of my childhood....brings back wonderful memories.

[wpochert]

That voice! Linda can't sing anymore because of parkinsons .. she was the real deal.. no autotune need apply... <3 Here are a couple more dots to connect.. her band for a while were what eventually became the Eagles :)

[kens]

She has earned 10 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award

[ym]

I can hear my mom’s spirit saying, “Where are you going?” Me: “I’m going over to Jamel’s house to listen to records.” Mom: “Ok have fun. Me: “I will.” Real, legit talent + Jamel’s reactions = unmatched awesomeness

[deeweaver]

This woman is the epitome of singers! Pure and true! I go thru every once in a while and get my Linda fix! She can't perform anymore but I just love her voice!

[carolynevers]

Pure talent. Simple outfit. Simple lighting. No sleazy dancers.

[robertborsani]

I'm 65 years old... And Linda's voice still melts me

[MascisMan]

"She sounds just like the song"

Yes, because music stardom used to be a meritocracy based more on talent than marketability. Singers could actually sing live.

[nettiemac]

She was so inspirational to young girls in the 70s who loved music. She, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Karen Carpenter among