LINDA RONSTADT Get Closer EXTENDED VIDEO

A very rare (thanks anonymous3498673) extended version of Linda Ronstadt's 1982 Grammy winning title 'Get Closer'. Clocking in at just 2 and a half minutes; I always thought the original was too short, and may have contributed to it not being as big a success as it might have been. then again her 1980 hit 'How do I make you' was even shorter! So what do I know? What I DO know is that Linda Ronstadt is one of the great vocalists of last century. Her career dates back an incredible 50 years and traverses literally every musical genre ever invented (perhaps metal the only one the singer didn't attempt). Blessed with a powerful and versatile voice as well as a recognizable one, it is indeed tragic that Linda Ronstadt can no longer sing due to a Parkinson's diagnosis in 2012. Linda's discography is simply gargantuan in its sheer volume and diversity.
I have chosen this rock track and clip to extend as it is such a rare recording from the 1982 sessions that produced the LP, and that it showcases Linda's vocal prowess and her playful and appealing style.I really like this longer version of the song with extra verse; and it gives it extra bite!

For me, 'You're no good' in 1975 is a firm favourite, but I love so many of Linda's tracks. 'Blue Bayou' is simply sublime, 'Tumbling Dice' and 'Poor Poor Pitiful Me' show that even within one album: 77's Simple Dreams, Linda could memorialise and make her own, songs from such different heritages. There aren't enough words to describe the brilliance of Linda Ronstadt; and thankfully I don't have to - the music more than elegantly and eloquently speaks (or sings for itself).

[scintillate]

I absolutely love the vocals on this song. It’s Linda at her best—growling, sexy, in your face, and soulful. Don’t think anyone else could equal this. She killed it.

[jimduccilli]

Linda - You are the most gifted vocalist of your generation. There is no one even close. The fact that you are also quite beautiful didn't hurt either. It was easy to see how much you loved music by your performances. We all wish you the very best in your struggles with your health. God Bless.

[Scottie_S]

I loved her before the high head-shot vocals. Hearing her sing this beautiful blues in 7/4 time is just something beyond the realm. Thanks Linda. You're something special.

[randyventresca]

The greatest, most diverse female vocalist of her generation.

[remix]

Now I remember why I like polka-dot dresses so much!

[CharlesStotler-vx]

Greatest rock music singer of all time. Her voice is great at every level. Can be so strong and torchy

[johngolofit]

This video was during the MTV classic period December 1982 and January 1983. Now part of music history it captures the beauty and focuses on the vocal talent of a once in a lifetime singer.

[DesertScorpionKSA]

Linda can sing anything. She has a real bluesy sound to her voice here and the 7/4 rhythm really makes this song catchy.

[marcbeckett]

That dress says it all what a beautiful woman

[icecol]

I remember this video. I haven't seen this since 1982 I was 12 years old.MTV was a year old(1981).My younger brother and I watched MTV everyday. I remember this video because of the red and white polka-dot and a lot of red in the video.I love Linda Ronstadt.Her voice is phenomenal.❤️🤍❤️🤍

[saltwaterron]

she captured my heart in '73 and still has it

[richardrauber]

Linda Ronstadt you're my favorite singer.

[kendebeer]

Guitarist in the video is the great Danny Kortchmar. Danny was part of "The Section" famous studio and touring band (Danny Kortchmar guitar, Russ Kunkel drums, Leland Sklar bass guitar and Craig Doerge keyboards) Danny played on a couple of Linda's albums as well as the HBO TV concert " Live in Hollywood" in 1980 that 3/4 of the songs were released in a album with the same name a year or so ago. Danny also played the haunting sounding guitar on "Hurt So Bad"..one of Linda's favorite guitar parts. Danny was part of the Laurel Canyon scene and played for years with Jackson Browne and James Taylor (they were childhood friends and were in "The Original Flying Machine" band together (break up mentioned in Taylor's smash hit "Fire and Rain" ..."sweet dreams and Flying Machines and pieces on the ground"...among other top acts. Kunkel and Sklar played on many of Linda's albums.

[rubbersole]

Dang. How could any red blooded man not love her?

[joeyledbetter]

I had forgotten about this song. My crush on Linda has been reignited! ❤

[facundosoy]

Linda, the best American singer ever.

[tomy.]

Her smile at 1:02 gets me everytime! Beautiful!

[Scorn]

I forget just how different of a world it was back then. I was young but I remember enough to realize that. Like, seriously, beam me back to the 80s. Pls

[hughphillips]

Omg this song is "superb perfection", watched the Grammy's when she performed it, then totally awesome & deservedly so minutes later won😎🎶🎶🎤🎤🎼🎼, her smile when she realized she won. Oh and her dress, shoes, the way she danced & strutted around, amazing, thank u, thank u Beautil Linda Ronstadt for recording this song, probably one of my favorites. The range in her vocal talents will always be around and never duplicated. I love Linda Ronstadt❤

[RandallVentresca]

This album was not as commercially successful as her other albums but was critically well recieved and Linda got 1 or 2 Grammy noms. Actually, a very good album and Linda's vocal performance on the album is up there with her best.