[SkyPilot]

This is a great song, originally written by Warren Zevon. Ronstadt is beautiful in this video, in both voice and stature. It was recorded live in Atlanta.

It features the great Rick Moratta on the drums (with cowbell) and the incredible Waddy Wachtel on guitar.

Linda Ronstadt cannot sing these days, as she suffers from Parkinson's disease. Yes, she is far left in her politics, and dated Gov. Moonbeam. But the music on display here is a seperate category, when talent was real and genuine.

[McGruff]

Boy did I have the hots for her. I was wondering what happened to her.

Too bad we all get older. Wonder if she can still belt out a song though.

[real saxophonist]

When Linda did her album with Nelson Riddle, my parents played it nonstop for months. I think they were completely unaware of her earlier Rock days.

[jjotto]

As I recall, Ronstadt had other health problems with her voice many years before the Parkinson’s.

[miss marmelstein]

I laid my head on the railroad track!

Great singer, great musicologist, idiotic political pundit.

[sauropod]

I used to be a big fan of hers. Then she went far, far left and spouted some really hateful stuff. No more. Words matter.

I’m sorry about her Parkinson’s. She’s repugnant.

[hey Bean]

Waddy is my brother-in-law and YES, an incredible musician and a wonderful guy.

[fidelis]

I saw her perform this song in concert on her "Get Closer" tour in the 1980's. I've always loved her voice and she was such a knockout when she was younger.

I bought lots of her albums back in the day, and still enjoy her music, but because of her outspoken Lefty politics I will never put another dime in her pocket. Not that she doesn't have a right to her (wrong) opinions (this is America, after all) but I don't want my money to end up in the coffers of politicians that are seeking to destroy this country.

[kanawa]

That blond curly haired guitarist looks Waddy Watchel,
the same fellow that worked with Stevie Nicks when she was doing solo work.

https://youtu.be/Bh6sMpfBNoc?t=1m16s

[kanawa]

LOL...guess I should have read your comment before posting.

[rrrod]

Years ago she recorded an album “Songs of My Father” in Spanish....she was a terrific singer. Wish her the best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmYExGh-F88

[Wheelman81]

Ah, lovely Linda! I had it SO bad for her back in those days. Saw her on tour with Jackson Browne in about ‘73. Great show, good memories. I came to the conclusion a long time ago that you can enjoy someone’s talent while ignoring the idiotic political crap they spew. (Tony Bennett was every bit as crazy politically, and we still listen to his music.) Linda would be the first to tell you she had a great life and career. She might be nuts, but she’s still a sweetie in my book!

[pieceofthepuzzle]

Was backstage once at one of her concerts. She and Emmy Lou Harris were singing together, warming up for the show. Just that was pretty amazing. No need for autotune when you have voices like those.

[Lurker]

I miss Warren.

[FreedomPoster]

She has a cousin and a couple nephews that perform as Ronstadt Generations. Worthwhile Americana music, go see them if they come somewhere nearby, or you go to Tucson.

[GSWarrior]

Linda had great taste in which artists to cover.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Well, it’s too bad that one of the original liberal crap spewing haters can’t sing anymore. Poor Poor pitiful me? I can see why he put her through it like a Waring Blender.

[PLMerite]

Ah, Linda! I'm a sucker for big dark eyes.

Oh, yeah - those eyes!