First Time Hearing | Linda Ronstadt - Desperado Reaction 

Pitch, dynamics, emotional delivery, all perfect. The Voice of a Generation.

Linda Ronstadt's "Desperado" got more air play than the Eagles' version, and Don Henley credited her with making it popular. Don Henley and Glenn Frey were members of her backup band before forming the Eagles. Her version came out in 1973 as the B-side to her single Colorado. Then on her album Don't Cry Now. It was played heavily on FM radio in the San Francisco Bay Area at the time. I saw her at The Lions Share, a small club in San Anselmo, north of San Francisco in the mid 70s. My friend went up and talked to the band during intermission and was invited to fly down to LA with them for their next show. So, we left him there, and when he got back, he said they stayed at the Eagles' house, who were out of town at the time.

I was fortunate enough to have seen this performance live in the late 70's. The video is superb, but it pales to the live performance. The audience was mesmerized as was I. The simplicity of the arrangement and her delivery had tears flowing. What a way to end a concert!

This live version is better than the studio cut.

I have Linda's version and the Eagles version on my phone and love them both. When I was in the Navy during my tours in Viet Nam, I would let Linda serenade me to sleep every night. Thanks Stan. 👍👍

The best female vocalist in history

Perfect pitch! Linda has been on of my 5 female vocalists since the early 70s. Thank you for playing the first song of my day. 🎉

The greatest most versatile female vocalist of her generation. Linda's studio version of this song is on her 1973 album Don't Cry Now.

Linda actually recorded this song because her friends the Eagles, weren't having any success with it. Knowing it was a great song, Linda recorded it, to publicise the song. Once people heard the song, they bought both versions in equal proportions. Thus, the Eagles ended up with a hit too. By the way, in her earlier performances of the song, she always pointed out that it was an Eagles song.

I love her version

This song written by Eagles Don Henley and Glen Frye. Both musicians played in her band before their own stardom. Linda's voice is exceptional as always.

I fell hopelessly in love with Linda in 1974, when I was 13.

One of my favorite songs!

Her first band was members of the eagles.. She told them to go to Her Tour

it is such a blessing that we are able to see and hear Linda Ronstadt sing this live . . . . .oh, Stan, thank you for reacting to my suggestion of Barbra Streisand's "Songbird" . . . . if you'd like to try another Streisand song, please consider "Clear Sailing" . . . . . it is definitely worth your time . . . . . . . . . Danny in Mississippi

Perfection! PERFECTION I tell ya

Stan🎉 what is up! Glad to see your channel taking off.

I saw this tour in Tanglewood, MA a couple months before this Atlanta performance. Yeah , it was that good!

Such a great performance. You’ll love her live performances of Tumbling Dice (by The Rolling Stones) and Silver Thread & Golden Needles (with the Eagles) is 🔥

Another Great Song and Great Live Performance..

Incredible song and voice!!

I think Linda's best work was in Pirates of Penzanse. Shows way more of her vocal skills. She ranks up there with Whitney Houston.

The most beautiful voice on the planet. Linda Ronstadt could do literally anything with her gorgeous instrument and it was always flawless. For this performance let’s give a shout-out to Don Grolnick on piano! Linda always surrounded herself with amazing musicians for her backup bands. Can’t say enough in praise of this stunningly talented woman. A neurological disorder has silenced that beautiful voice. Thank goodness we have all of the delightful recordings and videos to remember the huge impact she made on all of us. It’s very heartwarming to see younger people discovering her vast catalogue. I recommend her live performance of “Down So Low”. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D7gCtCWxTYo.htmlsi=YcP5W6i7KTNzKdof It’s extremely soulful and it will leave you speechless!! Thanks for this excellent choice. 🌺✌️

Her version of this beautiful song I think it's better than the Eagles! Even Don Henley said there version hardly did anything until she recorded it.

The Eagles version is great but her take on it is more wistful and plaintive which adds another layer to the song. I know you listened to one of the songs from her mariachi albums and quite a few from her rock years, if you're interested in exploring some of her recordings in other genres I'd suggest "Poor Wandering One" from her time playing Mabel on Broadway in Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta which really highlights her upper range. Also either "What's New?" or "I'm a Fool to Want You" from her collaboration with Nelson Riddle and his orchestra into The Great American Songbook.

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What a Outstanding performance 🔥🔥🔥 Fantastic choice of music Stan 🔥🔥🔥

The original version from the Eagles was somewhat different. The adopted Linda’s version.

Linda is my #1 singer of all time. She was incredible

Linda's astrological sign is Cancer which is the sign of the nurturing mother.

"The Eagles" did id it first - and better

I love her performance, but the piano is annoying. It sounds like he's trying to drown out her voice. With another singer, that might have worked. But Linda's voice is powerful and able to cut through anything. And so beautiful it is perfect.

LInda's original band, the Stone Pony Band, was comprised of future Eagles members. That's the cool connection here.