Great New Linda Ronstadt Live


If you’ve always wished that Linda had put out some live albums, your prayers have been partly answered. "Live In Hollywood" was recorded for an HBO special in April 1980. Linda and the band are in peak form. The recording is excellent for a 1980 live show. She does a few ballads but mostly rocks out on familiar songs. This release shows what an incredible vocalist she was. My only problem with it is that it only includes 12 out of 20 songs she performed that night. Maybe we can hope for a Deluxe Edition.
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I just recently saw an interview with Linda Ronstadt. She stated that she has lost her voice and can not reach that beautiful voice that she once had. She is 72 now and she has Parkinson's. She said she lost her voice around 2000 and then figured out that it was the parkinson's that was taking her voice away. I came away from that interview very sad and the next day had to listen to her beautiful music. She seemed to be taking it in stride-looking at the good in life even though she has been afflicted. So SAD.
Picked this up yesterday after reading this post. I had forgotten what a fine voice she had. My only criticism is the use of drum synthesizers during the performance which was the hip new tech in 1980 I guess. In 2019, the sound is more annoying than innovative. However, Linda's performance is terrific. I particularly like the late great Warren Zevon song  "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" and "Your No Good".
Lucky for all of us that Linda’s albums are plentiful and are commonly available in the dust bins.  I have most of her records and listen often.  
Attended a circa 1980 performance at the University of Wyoming which was wonderful. Linda wearing cowgirl boots and a UW football jersey as a miniskirt.   And that voice.
This album is back in stock at amazon for $10.  That's a deal no one should pass up, unless you can't stand Linda Ronstadt.