Post by erik on Feb 21, 2019 10:05:36 GMT -5
From GoErie.Com in northeast Ohio, a writer looks at Linda's re-emergence into the public spotlight:
www.goerie.com/entertainmentlife/20190221/kevin-cuneo-linda-ronstadt-can-still-thrills-fans
Kevin Cuneo: Linda Ronstadt can still thrills fans
By Kevin Cuneo / Contributing writer
Posted at 2:00 AM
Although Parkinson’s disease has put an end to her singing career, the artist’s recent appearances remind us of the good ol’ days.
The great Linda Ronstadt, the belle from the Blue Bayou, has emerged in the last few weeks from her quiet, private life to let the world know she’s still around. Back in 2013, the vocalist revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which has ruined the muscle control in her vocal cords and stopped her singing career.
But several months ago, she appeared onstage at a packed California auditorium and fielded questions from her still-adoring fans. They gave her a standing ovation — just like the old days.
And this month, the 72-year-old was interviewed on CBS’ “Sunday Morning” show, which mentioned Ronstadt’s first live album, made from recordings from a 1980 HBO special, was recently released. She also appeared at this year’s Grammy Awards to congratulate her old friend, Dolly Parton, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
Ronstadt said on CBS that she’s unsteady on her feet and must spend a good portion of the day resting, but she sounds good and still has that lovely smile. In her prime, she was a brilliant singer who performed rock, country, traditional hits from the 1940s and Mexican songs.
Her voice was pure and sweet, and when it came time to hit the high notes, she shifted into overdrive, with as much power as she needed. In 1983, when Ronstadt performed at Erie’s then-Tullio Arena, she talked about her father’s voice, saying he was as good a singer as she ever heard.
When Ronstadt entered her teenage years, she said, her voice began to sound to her like her dad’s, and that’s when she knew she might have a future as a singer.
Ronstadt performed with Jackson Browne and was backed by The Eagles early in her career. Don Henley said when The Eagles had a chance to sign a big record deal on their own, Ronstadt told them to go for it and became the band’s biggest booster.
During the interview on “Sunday Morning,” Ronstadt was asked if she ever hears from her old boyfriend, former California Gov. Jerry Brown. “Yeah,” she said. “He was here for Thanksgiving.”
It reminded me of something I heard during a presidential campaign rally in Nashville in 1976. Brown’s press assistant told me that when Brown took the stage with Ronstadt, a reporter from the Nashville Banner said, “Oh that poor singer. You can see how much she wants that pretty-boy politician to marry her.” Brown’s press assistant began chuckling, and when I asked what was so funny, he replied, “That reporter has it all wrong. It’s the pretty singer who won’t marry the poor politician.”
Ronstadt might not be able to sing anymore, but I have the records, tapes and CDs proving how magnificent she was.
www.goerie.com/entertainmentlife/20190221/kevin-cuneo-linda-ronstadt-can-still-thrills-fans
Kevin Cuneo: Linda Ronstadt can still thrills fans
By Kevin Cuneo / Contributing writer
Posted at 2:00 AM
Although Parkinson’s disease has put an end to her singing career, the artist’s recent appearances remind us of the good ol’ days.
The great Linda Ronstadt, the belle from the Blue Bayou, has emerged in the last few weeks from her quiet, private life to let the world know she’s still around. Back in 2013, the vocalist revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which has ruined the muscle control in her vocal cords and stopped her singing career.
But several months ago, she appeared onstage at a packed California auditorium and fielded questions from her still-adoring fans. They gave her a standing ovation — just like the old days.
And this month, the 72-year-old was interviewed on CBS’ “Sunday Morning” show, which mentioned Ronstadt’s first live album, made from recordings from a 1980 HBO special, was recently released. She also appeared at this year’s Grammy Awards to congratulate her old friend, Dolly Parton, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
Ronstadt said on CBS that she’s unsteady on her feet and must spend a good portion of the day resting, but she sounds good and still has that lovely smile. In her prime, she was a brilliant singer who performed rock, country, traditional hits from the 1940s and Mexican songs.
Her voice was pure and sweet, and when it came time to hit the high notes, she shifted into overdrive, with as much power as she needed. In 1983, when Ronstadt performed at Erie’s then-Tullio Arena, she talked about her father’s voice, saying he was as good a singer as she ever heard.
When Ronstadt entered her teenage years, she said, her voice began to sound to her like her dad’s, and that’s when she knew she might have a future as a singer.
Ronstadt performed with Jackson Browne and was backed by The Eagles early in her career. Don Henley said when The Eagles had a chance to sign a big record deal on their own, Ronstadt told them to go for it and became the band’s biggest booster.
During the interview on “Sunday Morning,” Ronstadt was asked if she ever hears from her old boyfriend, former California Gov. Jerry Brown. “Yeah,” she said. “He was here for Thanksgiving.”
It reminded me of something I heard during a presidential campaign rally in Nashville in 1976. Brown’s press assistant told me that when Brown took the stage with Ronstadt, a reporter from the Nashville Banner said, “Oh that poor singer. You can see how much she wants that pretty-boy politician to marry her.” Brown’s press assistant began chuckling, and when I asked what was so funny, he replied, “That reporter has it all wrong. It’s the pretty singer who won’t marry the poor politician.”
Ronstadt might not be able to sing anymore, but I have the records, tapes and CDs proving how magnificent she was.
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