Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore.

When I was auditioning speakers (NHT's and Vandersteen 1B's) for my first really "serious" stereo many years ago, I would use Linda Ronstadt recordings. The audio guy who was great overall in his dealings with me, a mere female, did comment "why bother for this really?". He was a big classical fan.... and this was during her beginning pop phase.
(I did get my Sima integrated amp from him but ended up with Totem Model 1's)
I do love to hear her sing and "Western Wall" and "Adieu False Heart" are among my favourites.

I'm coming late to the "party" but saw/read this thread and was very saddened. No, she is not dead, thankfully, and her singing will live on in our records (and CD's, no doubt) but it is always sad to read that one of the original movers and shakers of MY audio world can no longer sing. We used to call her Luscious Linda, not just because of her lovely looks, but because of her even more lovely voice.

Holly

I'm coming late to the "party" but saw/read this thread and was very saddened. No, she is not dead, thankfully, and her singing will live on in our records (and CD's, no doubt) but it is always sad to read that one of the original movers and shakers of MY audio world can no longer sing. We used to call her Luscious Linda, not just because of her lovely looks, but because of her even more lovely voice.

Holly

I've been picking up Rondstadt CDs whenever I find them of late.

When she was good, she was REALLY good!

I love the earlier, more countrified stuff (post-Stone Ponies, pre-stardom). What an amazing voice!