Last April, Linda Ronstadt was inducted – finally! – into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You probably know she is ill, and as a result, doesn’t sing anymore, and couldn’t attend. So her friends did it for her. I was moved by this sweet rendition of Different Drum, sung by Carrie Underwood. It touched me to see this talented singer from a younger generation doing such a good job of the song, and brought back memories of my own youth.
And her other friends – what stellar girlfriends to stand up for you, and what histories they have themselves.
If you’d like to know what a superlative talent Linda was, listen to this tribute by Don Henley, which really puts her greatness into perspective:
My personal favorite was the album Canciones de Mi Padre which, as Henley says in the above clip, went double platinum in one day. I hope you enjoy the memories. This is a link to the entire one-hour program made from Canciones, which was featured on Great Performances in 1989. Enjoy.
My very best to Linda Ronstadt.
That voice! Thanks Linda for all the great songs of our lives!!!!
Exactly, Mike. Oh, she was so powerful!! She can rest on the accolades for the rest of her life. Thanks for commenting.