Ronstadt is praised by so many of the old school singers in opera, musical theather, blues, soul, easy listening, jazz etc. BECAUSE of the range of her vocals. Her extent of scale delivery means she can go low or deep and can hit the highest on the scale. I saw her after Heart Like A Wheel. I also saw her in Pirates in Penzance. The difference was so incredible. Pirates demanded a person who could speak in the song's lyrics as conversation as well as sing hitting operatic notes. Linda's vocal abilities have always placed her in the top 10 of histories best female singers. Look it up!
This concert footage was one of the better parts of the movie. The movie was alright but getting to see Linda, Jimmy Buffet, Tom Petty and REO Speedwagon was cool.
Linda Ronstadt, my favourite artist of all times,she should be inducted long time ago, anyway she is one of the best artists of all times,good health and enjoy her retirement life and take care,love you forever,Linda