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Soundtrack of a Lifetime - 2020, Day 18 Linda Ronstadt

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Who doesn’t love Linda Ronstadt? Why wouldn’t you?

Linda Maria Ronstadt was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. Like so many young artists she migrated to California. There she met fellow band members Bobby Kimmel and Kenny Edwards to create a folk-rock trio named the Stone Poneys.

The Stone Poneys had a major hit with the song Different Drum which put the young Rondstat on the map. She became the star of the band that later included Don Henley & Glenn Fry before they formed their own band, The Eagles.

Linda toured with other famous bands like The Doors, Neil Young and later, coming full circle, with The Eagles.

Sadly, in 2013 she was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease and stopped touring. Later her diagnoses was revised as Progressive Suprenuclear Palsy. The disease took away her sweet voice leaving us only her past performances.

On April 10, 2014, Linda Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In July 2019, Ronstadt was selected as a Kennedy Center Honoree.

Ronstadt had so many hits that it was hard for me to choose. But for the Soundtrack I chose one of my favorites. Blue Bayou. A song that was first recorded by Roy Orbison in 1963. But Linda Ronstadt recorded her own version in 1977 and took the song to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it held for four weeks. The song was popular as a crossover charting to #2 on the Country and #3 Easy Listening charts. Her friend and former band member Don Henley of the Eagles sang backup on the 1977 recording.

In 1978, the single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association. It was the first of three of Ronstadt's Gold singles. "Blue Bayou" was later certified as Platinum for selling over 2 million copies. It was a worldwide smash.

Ronstadt's version was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1977.

It is a lovely song that meshed perfectly with Ronstadt’s beautiful voice.

 

 

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Comments (7)

Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

That was a great song sung by Linda Ronstadt Joseph Domino 480-390-6011 she had quite the voice

Jun 18, 2020 06:39 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

She had a sweet voice and I remember listening to her, did not know the back history to the groups and who she sang with.

Jun 18, 2020 12:44 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Everytime I think of Linda Ronstadt, I think of Governor Moonbeam (Jerry Brown during his first years as governor).

Jun 18, 2020 01:06 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I remember Linda Ronstadt - fabulous singer.  I saw a news segment with her awhile back and she talked about her dis-ease. Sad to hear she lost her voice.  But she appeared to be making the best as possible of her situation.

Jun 18, 2020 04:33 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Joseph,  Thanks for sharing Linda Ronstadt - you said it all with your first line -Who doesn’t love Linda Ronstadt?

Jun 18, 2020 08:50 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Yes, great voice and woman. Did you see the documentary about her? It's really interesting and worth the time. 

Jun 19, 2020 07:04 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I have so many memories connected to the music you highlight....!

Jun 20, 2020 06:54 AM