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Post by Robert Morse on Sept 18, 2013 21:58:51 GMT -5
What a wonderful night. Linda looked great. She was articulate and funny. Some discussion covered what was in the book...some new like discussion on phoebe and Nicolette. A few good anti-GOP zingers thrown into the mix. Audience also had a chance to ask questions.
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Post by Robert Morse on Sept 18, 2013 22:24:39 GMT -5
I forgot the long standing ovation Linda got when she walked on stage.
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Post by marks on Sept 18, 2013 22:54:39 GMT -5
A great evening. Linda was funny, insightful, and seemed to really be enjoying herself. The evening flew by. I thought she looked wonderful, and when she recited the last few lines of Blue Bayou in Spanish, I could feel the tears begin to swell. She seemed very touched by the long standing ovation. An incredibly memorable evening. It will forever stay with me. I just happened to be in the lobby when Linda arrived - she came in through the main entrance, and snapped the attached photo.  |
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Post by Robert Morse on Sept 18, 2013 23:05:59 GMT -5
Great photo. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 19, 2013 0:02:00 GMT -5
it was a great night (despite having to endure my partner freaking out over city traffic)!!!!! he loved the show though as did I. beautiful hall, good acoustics and the greatest singer in the world and an inperson signing. I did talk to her as she was walking away but she did seemed drained. I gave her friend or maybe it is janet stark (I know she was the person with linda in the youtube video where reporters caught linda outside eva l's restaurant) a cool vintage tortoise shell heart with the word "LOVE" in it; all hand carved. said to the lady who took it that I wanted to give it to linda as she has discussed the importance of all kinds of love including self love and I thought she'd like it. she said i'm sure she will. she was very nice and I hope linda enjoys it. am sooooooo grateful that my partner and I got the last signing of the night and the line was huge behind us. truly felt bad for the others. it just floored me that I was the last. gn all!! eddiejinnj
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Post by musicaamator on Sept 19, 2013 6:14:00 GMT -5
Oh wow--that sounded like a very intimate, exciting night with Linda. And a great shot of her arriving at the hall!
eddiejinnj--that is so fortunate of you to be the last one to have a signing with Linda. I have a feeling too that there will be a lot of fans at the National Book Festival as well this weekend, and I hope I do not get shut out in meeting her. Crossing my fingers that I don't.
Thanks for sharing all!
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Post by linda2006nicci on Sept 19, 2013 7:22:29 GMT -5
What a wonderful night. Linda looked great. She was articulate and funny. Some discussion covered what was in the book...some new like discussion on phoebe and Nicolette. A few good anti-GOP zingers thrown into the mix. Audience also had a chance to ask questions. I would like to know the discussion on Nicolette Larson. |
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Post by markv on Sept 19, 2013 7:31:31 GMT -5
What did she say about Phoebe ?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 8:03:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the posting... It was a wonderful night and glad to see Linda look so well.. I was particularly glad to see her movements and speech not really affected.. In response to MarkV's response Linda seemed to warm to the memory of Phoebe and regarded her as a musical partner and a real friend. She said she could see the joy on her face when she performed. I remember when Linda and Phoebe did their duet of 'Shoop Shoop Song' on SNL, Phoebe jumped up and down like a kid on Christmas morning. Linda was very funny throughout, and I particularly remember her reference to her duet with Kermit on Sesame Street and her flirting making Miss Piggy jealous  . Linda did get some political commentary in, describing the governor of Arizona as 'unbelievable' and rolling her eyes when noting that she knew some people who voted for her. It is too bad that Linda had to leave early, not surprising given the number of people waiting for the book signing. I actually blame Barnes & Noble for not having copies available when I tried to buy them earlier so I could get on line  .. However, I can never have any regrets since I had the privilege of meeting and chatting very briefly with Linda during the 1996 Dedicated Tour.. Quite an evening, all in all |
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Post by Robert Morse on Sept 19, 2013 8:09:51 GMT -5
What did she say about Phoebe ? She was responding to an audience question about Phoebe. She talked about how hard Phoebe's passing was for her.Referred to Phoebe as either her singing or musical sister ( I forget exactly which term she used). She mentioned how they would have fun together and how Phoebe would make up off color lyrics to songs. Also mentioned her voice and what it was like to sing with Phoebe. Linda also said they had the kind of friendship where they might not talk for a year and a half and then pick up the phone and carry on where they had left off. Linda also mentioned Nicolette during this response to the audience member. This is one area I would have liked to have seen covered in the book. Perhaps losing these friends was just too painful to write about. |
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Post by Robert Morse on Sept 19, 2013 8:31:52 GMT -5
it was a great night (despite having to endure my partner freaking out over city traffic)!!!!! he loved the show though as did I. beautiful hall, good acoustics and the greatest singer in the world and an inperson signing. I did talk to her as she was walking away but she did seemed drained. I gave her friend or maybe it is janet stark (I know she was the person with linda in the youtube video where reporters caught linda outside eva l's restaurant) a cool vintage tortoise shell heart with the word "LOVE" in it; all hand carved. said to the lady who took it that I wanted to give it to linda as she has discussed the importance of all kinds of love including self love and I thought she'd like it. she said i'm sure she will. she was very nice and I hope linda enjoys it. am sooooooo grateful that my partner and I got the last signing of the night and the line was huge behind us. truly felt bad for the others. it just floored me that I was the last. gn all!! eddiejinnj Eddie-very happy that you got to have your book signed. That line for her signature was huge-I was wondering how she was going to get through everyone. |
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 19, 2013 10:36:01 GMT -5
she discussed that it is good that she and her family play together when they gather as some of her family voted for the gov she dislikes (not the only reason they jam together am sure). that just shows that politicism is personal and that even in families there are differences. that is always why I say that I look at a person's overall character and there are many facets to that before I make a decision whether that person is somebody to be included in my life if it is a person that has that potential. I think mutual respect and remembering we are all of the human race is important in my every day dealings with people.
I was fortunate enough to have phoebe come on stage at the garden state arts center (now pnc) and they just jammed and was like a girls sing off. phoebe snow dying at her age is just so sad. she seemed like a genuinely nice person and one that linda loved.
I wish she would do a conversation event yearly. I would go in a minute. As much as I loved her music and concerts, last night was so good and entertaining!!!!!!! Just a reminder to people as far as the signings, according to staff last night Linda is only signing her book and don't thin k she is capable of personalizing them. love the signature I got. it is very nice and clear and her penmanship is great. a gentleman that was right before me at the end had a lot of stuff with him and hope he wasn't disappointed he couldn't get the posters etc signed.
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Post by charlotte on Sept 19, 2013 10:40:57 GMT -5
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 19, 2013 10:54:28 GMT -5
that was a good and accurate synopsis of the event. am glad he agrees the self-deprecating is ridiculous. eddiejinnj
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Post by RobGallagherNYC on Sept 19, 2013 11:43:47 GMT -5
About Phoebe Snow, Linda said that Phoebe had an incredible range, up to "notes that only dogs can hear" and that when she was singing with Linda and Emmy, she had the power to blow the roof off but didn't use it. She also said that Phoebe was studying opera at the end of her life. An audience member asked why she never recorded with Bonnie Raitt. Linda said probably because Bonnie is a blues-based singer and Linda isn't and that their voices might not have blended well. But she said she loves Bonnie and they have lunch together occasionally.
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Post by RobGallagherNYC on Sept 19, 2013 11:45:56 GMT -5
About Bonnie, Linda said that when she first saw her, before she heard her, she thought, "another girl with a guitar singing therapy songs." Then Bonnie opened her mouth...
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Post by RobGallagherNYC on Sept 19, 2013 11:59:14 GMT -5
One more story. Linda mentioned meeting Janis Joplin, how they talked about what to wear on stage, what image they were trying to project--earth mother, funky, etc. During the Q&A, a guy who knew Myra Friedman, Janis's publicist, told Linda that Myra once asked Janis if she was jealous of any other female singers, specifically Grace Slick. Janis said no, except for Linda Ronstadt.
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Post by Richard W on Sept 19, 2013 14:22:43 GMT -5
So Phoebe sang with Linda and Emmylou...
WHERE IS THAT MUSIC?
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Post by Robert Morse on Sept 19, 2013 14:45:49 GMT -5
So Phoebe sang with Linda and Emmylou... WHERE IS THAT MUSIC? I saw Phoebe with Linda and Emmylou when he joined them for an encore during the Western Wall tour. I also remember Phoebe Snow joining Linda for an encore - they sang A World I Never Made- on one of Linda's later tours where Jimmy Webb opened. I think I recall hearing the Linda, Emmy, Phoebe encore also on a concert cd from the Western Wall tour in PA. |
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Post by revin2go on Sept 19, 2013 14:53:59 GMT -5
Was the interview filmed by chance?
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Post by lawrence on Sept 19, 2013 15:55:48 GMT -5
I think they sang the Sam Cook songBRING IT ON HOME TO ME at the Beacon Theatre during the Western Wall tour. I agree that she looked wonderful last night and seemed in high spirits. Probably had to do with John Rockwell's presence, they seemed like genuine friends.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 19, 2013 16:48:57 GMT -5
that's rt then I saw her 2x with linda as I was at the beacon show for ww also!!!!! phoebe rip!!!! eddiejinnj
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Post by the Scribe on Sept 19, 2013 17:30:27 GMT -5
Linda Ronstadt Charms 92Y With Her Wit and Generous Spiritby Jon Friedman September 19, 2013 11:12 AM Linda Ronstadt, the queen of rock and roll singers in the 1970s and 1980s, has been in the news a lot lately, with the publication of her long-awaited new memoir "Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir" and her startling disclosure in August that she suffers from Parkinson's. So, I was very curious to see her be interviewed on stage at the 92Y in Manhattan on Wednesday evening.
Ronstadt has always been a subject of fascination to her fans and critics, anyway. It's hard to recognize now just how immense a figure she was in popular music in the 1970s and 1980s. Whether she was belting out Heat Wave, crooning Blue Bayou or moving on to Broadway and Spanish-language songs, Ronstadt had her personal stamp on everything she sang. She also helped pave the way for every other female rock and pop star who followed her. Read her recent interview in the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2013/09/01/arts/music/linda-ronstadt-discusses-her-memoir-and-parkinsons.html...
Yet, at the time, we didn't really know that much about her. Yes, she was forever heard on the radio, was portrayed in the gossipy media as California Gov. Jerry Brown's occasional girlfriend, espoused liberal politics and seemed a staple of LA's rock scene. But even though she had the ambition to go from one musical style to another and revealed much of herself in her music, you'd have been hard pressed to know really what she was all about.
Today I have a better idea. Ronstadt, now 67 years old, was totally charming at the 92Y, witty, self-aware, down to earth and utterly self-deprecating while showering her fans with kindness during a too-broef Q/A session at the end. Interviewed on stage by veteran music writer John Rockwell, Ronstadt had a kind word to say about all of her collaborators, ranging from Phoebe Snow and Emmylou Harris to Nelson Riddle.
Dressed entirely in black, Ronstadt discussed the process that led her to writing her memoir. She joked that she previously had only written "a thank-you note." She had almost too much respect for the printed word to attempt to write down her thoughts.
But the rock and roll memoir has become a coveted piece of a publisher's showcase, what with Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Neil Young, Pete Townshend, Gregg Allman Eric Clapton and others all writing their life stories, to sizable sales and often very flattering reviews. Ronstadt didn't write many songs so she hasn't reaped the royalties that go to songwriters over time. The mother of two children, she needs to find ways to make money since she won't record or perform again.
She was wooed when her publisher reassured her that she didn't "have to tell us about your boyfriends -- just the music."
My favorite part of Ronstadt's presentation was when she reminisced about her early days in Los Angeles, after leaving her hometown near Tucson, when the LA music scene congregated around the Troubadour. She noted how people walked "real slow" to the bathroom just so they could get a glimpse of who might be on stage, ranging from stand-up comics like Steve Martin and George Carlin to James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Catching Bonnie Raitt at the beginning of her career was a "humbling" experience.
Ronstadt recalled bumping into Janis Joplin one night in a club and they both lamented whether they should dress and act on stage in a "funky-mama" or an 'earth-mama" style. Eventually, they concluded that Maria Muldaur always looked right.
She noted that Chris Hillman, a friend from The Byrds, suggested that she get to know a fellow singer named Emmylou Harris because "you two would like each other." The meeting led to musical collaborations and a lifelong friendship. "Emmy's singing is like a prayer," Linda said animatedly. (Singing with Aaron Neville was "like flying to the moon.")
We got a glimpse into what made and makes her tick when she admitted: "I'm not very competitive." That's why Ronstadt could genuinely sound so generous in her praise of her peers, offering a kind word about all of them and saying that she was not as good of a singer as many of them (which is, of course, ridiculous).
She lamented her heyday of playing in "those awful" hockey arenas, where the sound was so bad for the performer that she felt as if he could "hear the echo of a guitar solo somebody played last week."
Ronstadt yearned for the idea of performing on a stage wirh a curtain, after all of those debilitating tours. She reached out to theater icon Joe Papp, who offered her a part on stage. It was "the most fun" she ever had, she said smiling at the memory.
Ronstadt didn't talk much about her Parkinson's condition, but didn't at all hide from it, either. She showed courage and class by talking in a straight-forward way and saying sadly that she will never sing again for audiences.
I saw Ronstadt perform a rock and roll show in Radio City Music Hall in November 1982, and it was terrific. I remember marveling at how short she was, yet possessed such a powerful singing voice. When she brought out her old friend James Taylor to sing toward the end of the gig, the place exploded.
Back then, as a fan of Ronstadt's music, I never had an idea that she was so articulate and thoughtful. Fans see their heroes bounding on stage and belting out their hits and you think you really know them. But, of course, we have no idea. Ronstadt, even though she was constantly in the public eye, remained elusive to us -- by her choice, no doubt, preferring to remain out of reach of the "star-maker machinery" that destroyed so many of her musical peers.
Nowadays, she lives a quiet life in San Francisco, raising her children in a normal setting that doesn't smack of the crazy LA music scene. She recognizes her place in musical history and appreciates the accolades and the outpouring of affection she receives from her fans. Last night, she was greeted at the 92Y with a prolonged standing ovation. When she offered to sign copies of her memoir after the event, the line was so long that she had to beg off, disappointing the hundreds of people who stood on line.
Sadly, she has decided not to sing any more, because of her medical concerns. Fortunately, we can learn a lot about this gifted pop icon and she will, hopefully, go right on talking with us.
My 5 Favorite Linda Ronstadt Songs:
1) Silver Threads and Golden Needles
2) When Will I Be Loved
3) Poor Poor Pitiful Me
4) Long Long Time
5) You're No Good
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Post by ronstadtfan4ever on Sept 19, 2013 18:40:34 GMT -5
I forgot the long standing ovation Linda got when she walked on stage. Wow! The standing ovation she got was amazing from all us fans! You could see how greatfull she was! I had a great time! |
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Post by erik on Sept 19, 2013 19:19:39 GMT -5
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In a way, it is--it's "modesty to a fault", as I think some of us have said. But it's a fault that you don't see in too many others I could name (but mercifully won't). And anyway, there are generations of great female artists out there who would probably do everything short of outright homicide to have even one one-hundredth of the vocal dexterity and focus that Linda possessed.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 20, 2013 7:30:14 GMT -5
am just concerned that sooooo much self-deprecating might cause people to believe her especially more casual or non-fans, plus, those trying to emulate her might get confused learning from her. she did give good advice re: looking at all kinds of art and let your subconscious process it to paraphrase her. eddiejinnj
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Post by kgreen on Sept 20, 2013 11:28:48 GMT -5
My wife and I went. What a wonderful event. I went up and asked a question. I was behind the 2 girls who asked Linda to support their Parkinson's organization. I changed my question because of something mentioned before in the Q&A. Originally I had a question about the What's New era but changed it to a question about La Boheme. My line to Linda was that I am a sloberring fan and she laughed. She (with John) spent a few minutes parsing the show and performance. Very enlightening.
She looked lovely up close and the the years have been kind.....still has baby like skin. Her eyes are still so compelling and beautiful.
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Post by erik on Sept 20, 2013 12:45:33 GMT -5
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That last part is what I would hope people would focus on, because it is a most solid point, not the back-slapping self-gratification we see so often in the popular media. Fans of the Miley Cyrus/Justin Bieber sect aren't going to "get" her, anyway (at least I don't think many of them will), so we pretty much have that taken care of. The ones who try to emulate Linda the most are the ones who have closely followed her and know about her demeanor and her modesty as much as they do about her career, and they don't see the need to be so full of themselves. After all, Linda never was, not even at the apex of her career in the late 1970s and 1980s.
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Post by the Scribe on Sept 20, 2013 13:11:22 GMT -5
Albeit not perfect, Linda is a good role model for any female musician. The fact that she is still around speaks volumes.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Sept 20, 2013 13:21:24 GMT -5
oh I saw you ask the question kev so I can put a face to the name. eddiejinnj
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. Linda did get some political commentary in, describing the governor of Arizona as 'unbelievable' and rolling her eyes when noting that she knew some people who voted for her.
.. However, I can never have any regrets since I had the privilege of meeting and chatting very briefly with Linda during the 1996 Dedicated Tour..
