Linda Ronstadt: The Sound Of My Voice


Just got done watching "The Sound Of My Voice" a documentary about Linda Ronstadt.

What an excellent, well done and fantastic ode.

I must confess, I'm pretty biased.  Linda holds a special place in my heart and soul.  Wanting to hear her albums better, (higher fidelity), is what got me into high-end audio.


I also had several firsts that are related to her:

1st female vocalist that got me into that female vocalist genre of music, (my favorite)

1st celebrity crush

1st concert ever attended

1st celebrity autograph


Needless to say, she is a special artist and IMHO, the best female voice to ever grace Rock-N-Roll.  She did it her way and without compromise.

She catalyzed so many talents; Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Karla Bonoff, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, JD Souther and many more.  She also was able to cross pollinate many styles of music.

It's so very sad that she developed Parkinson's.  Wish she was still able to sing and perform, but she leaves behind a great catalog of music.

If you get a chance to see this, please do...it's wonderful.  Highly recommended!

LOVE you Linda!!!
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Political opinions, which we all have and a right to, aside, Ms. Ronstadt has my vote for female vocalist of the '70's. IMO she has transcended all genre of music she has so graciously shared with us. I continue to enjoy her varied catalog of music, and yes I had a crush on her in the 60's, which continues to this day. Listen to Linda and the Stone Poneys "Different Drums" and if it does not bring memories of the believability and honesty in a vocal performance I do not know what will (IMHO). She has many songs that evokes memories and passion in us all, to include "When Will I Be Loved".