Linda Ronstadt - The most talented singer of all time. (1 Viewer)

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I'm incredibly embarrassed to say that I was not aware of just how incredible Linda Ronstadt was/is. Like many, I only became aware of her full catalog due to interest after her song "Long Long Time" was played during a recent episode of HBO's "The Last of Us". I knew the name. But not the voice. So after going down a rabbit hole of youtube performances, music, interviews, and reaction videos, I am blown away.



When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

Im not sure Linda isnt better than all of them. The others may have better songs or be better performers, but she moves into my top spot strictly on voice talent alone.

"There are 2 Kinds of Men in This World...Those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her."-Willie Nelson.

I am so one of them.



No Auto tune. No lip-syncing. An actual PERFORMER.

Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time​

Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou​

Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good" December 21, 1973​

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I mean really? How would you not be completely smitten with her? So different and down to earth compared to todays stars. Kinda alarming actually. We have not improved as people.

 

[rockaction]

She's no good, man. She's no good.

 

[rockaction]

Yep. Watched part of the interview. She's a nutter.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Yep. Watched part of the interview. She's a nutter.

Absolutely. I never said I wanted to marry her!

 

[zamboni]

He might not be a fan of her

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

He might not be a fan

Im with him.

 

[Anarchy99]

Not much shock value here. If you said you were leaving your wife for 76 year old Sylvester Stallone, that would be more noteworthy. NTTAWWT.

 

[fruity pebbles]

She’s a natural beauty too. No caked on clown face. Just girl next door pretty.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Not much shock value here. If you said you were leaving your wife for 76 year old Sylvester Stallone, that would be more noteworthy. NTTAWWT.

We're going to need to go over the financials first.

 

[Schmeabs]

Nah, most people I know had a hard time tuning in the episode 3 of Last of Us. Such a terrible episode, thank goodness they are back to the story in episode 4.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Nah, most people I know had a hard time tuning in the episode 3 of Last of Us. Such a terrible episode, thank goodness they are back to the story in episode 4.

Glad you got that off your chest. Do you have time to add to the music discussion or do you need to get back to the rally?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Here's my favorite from her time in the Stone Poneys: Different Drum

 

[fruity pebbles]

I feel like a kid again. My parents used to play her records a lot.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I feel like a kid again. My parents used to play her records a lot.

I think I need to get my testosterone checked. I keep weeping. I dont even get it.

 

[psychobillies]

The Trio.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Interesting fact. She dated Jim Carey when she was in her mid 30s and he was 21.

 

[Schmeabs]

Nah, most people I know had a hard time tuning in the episode 3 of Last of Us. Such a terrible episode, thank goodness they are back to the story in episode 4.

Glad you got that off your chest. Do you have time to add to the music discussion or do you need to get back to the rally?

I would argue most people didn't even notice any song played in that episode. I know I didn't.

 

[quick-hands]

I'm incredibly embarrassed to say that I was not aware of just how incredible Linda Ronstadt was/is. Like many, I only became aware of her full catalog due to interest after her song "Long Long Time" was played during a recent episode of HBO's "The Last of Us". I knew the name. But not the voice. So after going down a rabbit hole of youtube performances, music, interviews, and reaction videos, I am blown away.



When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

Im not sure Linda isnt better than all of them. The others may have better songs or be better performers, but she moves into my top spot strictly on voice talent alone.

"There are 2 Kinds of Men in This World...Those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her."-Willie Nelson.

I am so one of them.



No Auto tune. No lip-syncing. An actual PERFORMER.

Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time​

Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou​

Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good" December 21, 1973​

I feel that way about SADE

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I would argue most people didn't even notice any song played in that episode. I know I didn't.

Really? because streams of Long Long Time went up 400% the next day after the episode premiered.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Nah, most people I know had a hard time tuning in the episode 3 of Last of Us. Such a terrible episode, thank goodness they are back to the story in episode 4.

Glad you got that off your chest. Do you have time to add to the music discussion or do you need to get back to the rally?

I would argue most people didn't even notice any song played in that episode. I know I didn't.

Look man. I have my own thoughts on that episode too but I discussed them here.

This thread is for Que Linda.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Nah, most people I know had a hard time tuning in the episode 3 of Last of Us. Such a terrible episode, thank goodness they are back to the story in episode 4.

Glad you got that off your chest. Do you have time to add to the music discussion or do you need to get back to the rally?

I would argue most people didn't even notice any song played in that episode. I know I didn't.

Lucky for you there are links in this thread to see what you missed.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Interesting fact. She dated Jim Carey when she was in her mid 30s and he was 21.

I saw that too. Before he blew up. Lucky SOB. Jimmy Carey sneaky underrated in that department. Got Prime Jenny McCarthy too IIRC.

 

[bigbottom]

I'm incredibly embarrassed to say that I was not aware of just how incredible Linda Ronstadt was/is. Like many, I only became aware of her full catalog due to interest after her song "Long Long Time" was played during a recent episode of HBO's "The Last of Us". I knew the name. But not the voice. So after going down a rabbit hole of youtube performances, music, interviews, and reaction videos, I am blown away.



When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

Im not sure Linda isnt better than all of them. The others may have better songs or be better performers, but she moves into my top spot strictly on voice talent alone.

"There are 2 Kinds of Men in This World...Those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her."-Willie Nelson.

I am so one of them.



No Auto tune. No lip-syncing. An actual PERFORMER.

Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time​

Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou​

Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good" December 21, 1973​

I’ve been thinking about starting a thread to discuss the most iconic and/or talented singers in pop music history. Linda would definitely be on the list. Along with some of the others you mention I’d add Karen Carpenter and Sia. Stevie Nicks would probably be a more controversial add.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

You’ve never heard of Ann Wilson I guess

But yeah, always been a fan of Linda’s

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

You’ve never heard of Ann Wilson I guess

But yeah, always been a fan of Linda’s

Ann Wilson is great. Linda is better imho.

 

[3C's]

Here's my favorite from her time in the Stone Poneys: Different Drum

Never realized that was her, but also found this on Wiki: The band is widely known for their hit single "Different Drum" (written by Michael Nesmith prior to his joining the Monkees)

 

[Doug B]

Interesting fact. She dated Jim Carey when she was in her mid 30s and he was 21.

I saw that too. Before he blew up. Lucky SOB. Jimmy Carey sneaky underrated in that department. Got Prime Jenny McCarthy too IIRC.

[eddiemurphyraw]

"Hey, Jim, can you tell me some more jokes, please?"

[/eddiemurphyraw]

 

[rockaction]

[eddiemurphyraw]

"Hey, Jim, can you tell me some more jokes, please?"

[/eddiemurphyraw]

Did Jim Carrey write that material?

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Was in love with her as a kid back in the day

GOAT

Her, JD Souther and Peter Asher made some damn good music

 

[Doug B]

[eddiemurphyraw]

"Hey, Jim, can you tell me some more jokes, please?"

[/eddiemurphyraw]

Did Jim Carrey write that material?

Nah ... blown joke. Can't quote the whole thing in this forum.

 

[Brownsfan]

Dolly Parton once said in an interview that there are only three real female singers and everyone else is pretending.
Those three were Streisand, Connie Stevens and Linda Rondstadt

 

[Snoopy]

When will she be loved?

 

[BoltNlava]

I used to have a poster of her above my bed in the 70's. Never moved for 10 years until we moved.

 

[rockaction]

I used to have a poster of her above my bed in the 70's. Never moved for 10 years until we moved.

You never moved for ten years? I know teenagers are lazy, but c'mon man...

 

[Osaurus]

Baby you’re no good

 

[TheWalkmen]

76? There must be some massive hang-time on that monkey. I’d suggest keeping the wife.

 

[Judge Smails]

Gave the Eagles their break as well. She’s had a who’s who of artists play with her in the early days

 

[worrierking]

She and Peter Asher had a great knack for finding songs from mostly unknown songwriters. She famously helped introduce Warren Zevon to the world by recording four of his songs before anyone had heard of him.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

She and Peter Asher had a great knack for finding songs from mostly unknown songwriters. She famously helped introduce Warren Zevon to the world by recording four of his songs before anyone had heard of him.

Like Smokey Robinson and Roy Orbison?

Zevon was the outlier.

 

[worrierking]

She and Peter Asher had a great knack for finding songs from mostly unknown songwriters. She famously helped introduce Warren Zevon to the world by recording four of his songs before anyone had heard of him.

Like Smokey Robinson and Roy Orbison?

Zevon was the outlier.

Mostly was a bad choice of words. I should have said relatively unknown. It changed the meaning.

JD Souther, Karla Bonoff, Anna McCarrigle, Eric Kaz all fit the theme.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Check out Emmy Lou Harris. She will also blow your mind.

I know that genre well because my mom listened to it, to and from school.

 

[tri-man 47]

Love me some Linda.

Other female singers that come to mind: Two great performances by Sara Bareilles ...and the wonderful voice of Roberta Flack

 

[PIK95]

Carly Simon, Linda, Dolores O'Riordan, and Christine McVie have been my Rushmore for a Long Long Time. Chaka Khan is right there sound wise. And the Pointer Sisters. And Tammi Terrell and Grace Slick. Oof, this is hard.

 

[zamboni]

Carly Simon, Linda, Dolores O'Riordan, and Christine McVie have been my Rushmore for a Long Long Time. Chaka Khan is right there sound wise. And the Pointer Sisters. And Tammi Terrell and Grace Slick. Oof, this is hard.

Karen Carpenter is always up there for me, but it’s all subjective

 

[Mister CIA]

I'm incredibly embarrassed to say that I was not aware of just how incredible Linda Ronstadt was/is. Like many, I only became aware of her full catalog due to interest after her song "Long Long Time" was played during a recent episode of HBO's "The Last of Us". I knew the name. But not the voice. So after going down a rabbit hole of youtube performances, music, interviews, and reaction videos, I am blown away.



When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

Im not sure Linda isnt better than all of them. The others may have better songs or be better performers, but she moves into my top spot strictly on voice talent alone.

"There are 2 Kinds of Men in This World...Those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her."-Willie Nelson.

I am so one of them.



No Auto tune. No lip-syncing. An actual PERFORMER.

Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time​

Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou​

Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good" December 21, 1973​

I would add Maria McKee to your list above. Her career has taken on several personalities and a couple of them are worth checking out.

 

[zamboni]

I'm incredibly embarrassed to say that I was not aware of just how incredible Linda Ronstadt was/is. Like many, I only became aware of her full catalog due to interest after her song "Long Long Time" was played during a recent episode of HBO's "The Last of Us". I knew the name. But not the voice. So after going down a rabbit hole of youtube performances, music, interviews, and reaction videos, I am blown away.



When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

Im not sure Linda isnt better than all of them. The others may have better songs or be better performers, but she moves into my top spot strictly on voice talent alone.

"There are 2 Kinds of Men in This World...Those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her."-Willie Nelson.

I am so one of them.



No Auto tune. No lip-syncing. An actual PERFORMER.

Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time​

Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou​

Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good" December 21, 1973​

I would add Maria McKee to your list above. Her career has taken on several personalities and a couple of them are worth checking out.

I was today years old when I learned she was the (half) sister of Bryan McLean of Love.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I remember a couple years ago breaking out some of her old songs and thinking "Wow, that's way better than I had remembered!".
It's amazing that Linda Ronstadt, Carly Simon, Barbara Streisand and Karen Carpenter were all singing at the same time.

 

[timschochet]

I'm incredibly embarrassed to say that I was not aware of just how incredible Linda Ronstadt was/is. Like many, I only became aware of her full catalog due to interest after her song "Long Long Time" was played during a recent episode of HBO's "The Last of Us". I knew the name. But not the voice. So after going down a rabbit hole of youtube performances, music, interviews, and reaction videos, I am blown away.



When I close my eyes and try to think of who I personally think are the greatest female singers of all time I think of Whitney and Pasty Cline immediately. Then I think of Arethra, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Then Amy Winehouse and Adele. Then I get to the Lauren Hills, Beyonce, Pink, and Mariahs. Im sure Im forgetting a few but those are who I came up with, not all in order.

Im not sure Linda isnt better than all of them. The others may have better songs or be better performers, but she moves into my top spot strictly on voice talent alone.

"There are 2 Kinds of Men in This World...Those who have a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who have never heard of her."-Willie Nelson.

I am so one of them.



No Auto tune. No lip-syncing. An actual PERFORMER.

Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time​

Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou​

Linda Ronstadt "You're No Good" December 21, 1973​

I would add Maria McKee to your list above. Her career has taken on several personalities and a couple of them are worth checking out.

I’ve loved Maria McKee forever. I went to 3 Lone Justice concerts back in the day.

As far as greatest female vocalist ever, I know it’s probably passé but I can’t really see anyone beating out Aretha for the title.

 

[johnnycakes]

One could make a case for Linda Ronstadt being the cutest of all time. But most talented singer? Off the top of my head, Joni Mitchell > Linda; Carly Simony > Linda.... and I could go on, but I don't see the need for that.