Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

[CT_Shooter]

This documentary was produced by CNN Films and aired on CNN last night. It is a brilliant tribute to a talented singer and a remarkable woman. Happily, I recorded it. It will be shown again on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 9:00pm ET, and Sunday, Jan. 5 at 12:00am ET, on CNN. I highly recommend it.

...her singing voice was stilled by illness [Parkinson's Disease] and forced her into early retirement but her music and influence remain timeless. With moving performance footage and appearances by friends and collaborators including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice celebrates an artist whose desire to share the music she loved, made generations of fans fall in love with her — and the sound of her voice.

[dddrees]

Oops, missed it last night but plan on catching it one of the millions of times it's re-aired.

[BigAl52]

I always like her and bought her music when I was younger

[ChefDuane]

I have a number of her albums. She had a voice of an angel. Saw her once with Jackson Browne at a small venue in Fullerton, CA. - my hometown and where Jackson Browne grew up. Too bad per hateful politics don't match the beauty of her voice.

[PT7]

Sadness is...
"~her singing voice stilled by illness [Parkinson's Disease]."

Will watch and listen with some tears....my favorite song she sang is "When You Wish Upon A Star."
What a pure voice!

PT7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdvuny7yvxY

[Mistered]

Fullerton, CA. - my hometown and where Jackson Browne grew up.

How ironic!
My hometown as well! Grew up off Harbor & Orangethorpe.

And a fan of both Linda Rondstadt and Jackson Browne as well.

One of my all time favorite songs is LRs version of 'Carmelita' originally written by Warren Zevon who was a good friend of Jackson Browne. He (Browne) backed him up on vocals on a recording of the song once but LRs is the best version.

[The Wiz]

My best memory of her music was when she was with the Stoned Pony's and she sang the song ' You and I march to the beat of different Drummer" A girl I was dating told me to listen to it, gave me a kiss and left. Her name was Kris. I wasn't to heartbroken and I always thought it was a pretty gentle way to breakup. We remained friends.

[fortyshooter]

Have to try and catch that show! Thanks for posting!
One of my favorites...https://youtu.be/_bj_32QeAaU

[ESquared]

I had it on my DVR and started to watch it fairly late last night, just thinking I'd watch the first half before turning in, but I couldn't stop watching it. Some fantastic commentary from her band-mates, colleagues and mentors. Just a fantastic profile of an artist who did it her way. It will stay on my DVR for along time to come. Make sure to watch it until the end - the final scene is really something.

[RanchRoper]

I remember Blue Bayou but that's about all I know of her. Nice voice.

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

She sure has been in the news lately and around the net, but not in a good way.

That's about all I can say here.

That said, I liked her music, but not her recently revealed views.

[Cowboy Gun Fan]

Too bad per hateful politics don't match the beauty of her voice.

Missed your quote earlier.

Agree.

[RanchRoper]

Steer clear of the politics please.

[ChefDuane]

Fullerton, CA. - my hometown and where Jackson Browne grew up.

How ironic!
My hometown as well! Grew up off Harbor & Orangethorpe.

And a fan of both Linda Rondstadt and Jackson Browne as well.

One of my all time favorite songs is LRs version of 'Carmelita' originally written by Warren Zevon who was a good friend of Jackson Browne. He (Browne) backed him up on vocals on a recording of the song once but LRs is the best version.

Homie! I grew up on Gilbert between Valencia and Orangethorpe. Went to Buena Park HS Class of '77. Jackson Browne Went to Sunny Hills IIRC.

[Mistered]

I grew up on Gilbert between Valencia and Orangethorpe.

Started out on Knepp, then moved up near Troy High (can''t remember the street name) but that didn't last long and we moved back to the 'old' neighborhood a couple streets over to Hill Ave.

I went to Fullerton HS, class of 76, and moved to Oregon about two weeks after graduating.

Yep, that is correct on Jackson Browne going to Sunny Hills.

[EasyEd]

Hey All,

I agree leave the politics out.

I'm a big fan of Linda and think her voice one of the best of all-time.

I've only heard one cover of one of her songs that I think is about as good as her version.

https://youtu.be/srpwqf2MWAw

Vs...

https://youtu.be/T3064dD-qGQ

You tell me which is better.

-Ed-

[CT_Shooter]

I love Linda's vocal range and versatility, so there's really no comparison; but thanks for introducing me to Terri Clark. She covered this song like it was her own.

You tell me which is better.

[flat_topp]

I’m watching the documentary as I type this. First time I’ve watched CNN for more than a couple of minutes.

[Mistered]

Terri Clark. She covered this song like it was her own.

Yes she did.

Another excellent cover of a classic is Pink's version of 'Me & Bobby McGee' The guitarist misses a change but its still great!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iduwCdxT1t8

[runnin n gunnin]

Politics benched, forgetting her fling with Moon Beam Jerry Brown and her personal beliefs, she was one of the icons of the 70's. Loved her voice and music, including one of her later recordings Canciones de mi Padre (Songs of my Father) going back to her roots where she was born in Tucson (my home town) in 46.

On a side note troops, you are all showing your age with your remembrances of LR ! Great voice and yes, she was hot !