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Linda Rondstadt

flickerbulb — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:57:03 GMT

Linda's song "Heatwave" has been playing on a Hallmark commercial so I decided to look her up to see what she is up to.

She had so many great hits, I thought she was still active in the biz in some way.

Apparently, she is suffering from Parkinson's and cannot sing a note.

What a powerhouse voice she had. So sad to hear this.

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Cakers3 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:04:07 GMT

@flickerbulb Yes, Linda has been dealing with Parkinson's for quite some time. She was one of my faves back in the day.

I first saw her when she had just left the Stone Ponys and was an opening act for Neil Young.

Wow - looking at all of the ones who have either passed or can not longer perform in recent years -Linda, Frey, Joe C*cker, etc.

And yet all the Stones "roll" on. LOL

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bri20 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:08:08 GMT

Wow, that's so sad. I had no idea she has Parkinson's.

Hi, @Cakers3

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colliemom4 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:09:31 GMT

She's always been one of my favorites, though I haven't heard any of her music in a long time. Several years ago I read that she was having health issues, which is always sad to hear. Check out this performance on youtube. It will take you back to the 70's and you'll laugh at the hairstyles and clothes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZPPBJC8Ic

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Cakers3 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:09:46 GMT

@bri20 *waving hello*

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DiAnne — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:10:08 GMT

I remember that Linda Rondstadt and Vicki Carr had to both hide the fact that they were Mexican.

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wildcat fan — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:19:40 GMT

My mom had Linda Ronstadt's Greatest Hits on an 8-track tape and we'd listen to it over and over when we got in the car. ☺️

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:41:24 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
I remember that Linda Rondstadt and Vicki Carr had to both hide the fact that they were Mexican.

How sad! She was so pretty in her hey day! Sorry to hear that she isn't well!

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:27:31 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
I remember that Linda Rondstadt and Vicki Carr had to both hide the fact that they were Mexican.

Linda Rondstadt's mother is of mexican ancestry.

Viicki Carr came from both parents who were of mexican ancestry.

Linda Carter (the Wonder Woman) also had a mother who was of Mexican Ancestry.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:33:14 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
@DiAnne wrote:
I remember that Linda Rondstadt and Vicki Carr had to both hide the fact that they were Mexican.
Linda Rondstadt's mother is of mexican ancestry.
Viicki Carr came from both parents who were of mexican ancestry.

Linda Carter (the Wonder Woman) also had a mother who was of Mexican Ancestry.

Actually it is on her Fathers side. Her mother is European.

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insomniac2 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:36:31 GMT

I have loved Linda's voice since she was with the Stone Poneys. I saw her twice in concert: what a great singer!

I read her autobiography last year; it's a powerful read. I completely enjoyed her comments on other singers she met up with during that time.

I feel for her.

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Venezia — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:37:08 GMT

I remember when she was interviewed after getting the Parkinson's diagnosis and she said she could no longer sing.

She had an incredible voice - no lip-syncing or auto-tuning needed when she performed.

She was in a production of "The Pirates of Penzance" and was fabulous in that, too.

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Venezia — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:38:10 GMT

@insomniac2 wrote:
I have loved Linda's voice since she was with the Stone Poneys. I saw her twice in concert: what a great singer!

I read her autobiography last year; it's a powerful read. I completely enjoyed her comments on other singers she met up with during that time.

I feel for her.

@insomniac2 - Thanks for the reminder of her book. I'll get it from the library to read!

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:12:33 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Puzzle Piece wrote:
@DiAnne wrote:
I remember that Linda Rondstadt and Vicki Carr had to both hide the fact that they were Mexican.
Linda Rondstadt's mother is of mexican ancestry.
Viicki Carr came from both parents who were of mexican ancestry.

Linda Carter (the Wonder Woman) also had a mother who was of Mexican Ancestry.
Actually it is on her Fathers side. Her mother is European.

Interesting. During interviews Ms. Carter would reference to her mother of Mexican ancestry and how she loved her mother's cooking. Hmmmmmmm.

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Trinity11 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:17:19 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
I remember when she was interviewed after getting the Parkinson's diagnosis and she said she could no longer sing.

She had an incredible voice - no lip-syncing or auto-tuning needed when she performed.

She was in a production of "The Pirates of Penzance" and was fabulous in that, too.

Her voice was magical in "The Pirates of Penzance." I treasure my memories of her performance.

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LilacTree — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:22:28 GMT

Glorious, pitch perfect voice on that gal! I have several of her albums, including one in which she sings all the old 40s big band songs.

My favorites are "Blue Bayou" and "You're No Good." I'll probably play a CD or two today . . . you've got me all melancholy.

@flickerbulb

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itiswhatitis — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:24:08 GMT

Ohhhh. I thought this was going to be bad news. Glad it's not.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:02:19 GMT

I have always liked her.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:08:37 GMT

I'm so sorry to hear this, I've always loved her music. Just the other day I heard the duet that she did with Aaron Neville, "I don't know much ". It's such a beautiful song.

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wildcat fan — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:20:18 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I'm so sorry to hear this, I've always loved her music. Just the other day I heard the duet that she did with Aaron Neville, "I don't know much ". It's such a beautiful song.

I ❤️ that song! I also enjoy her version of "When You Wish Upon a Star."