The Best of Linda Ronstadt - Country & Rock Classics | Blue Bayou, Desperado & More

The Best of Linda Ronstadt - Country & Rock Classics | Blue Bayou, Desperado & More 🔔 Subscribe to The Gold Standard channel: https://bit.ly/4egfyvN Experience the timeless voice of Linda Ronstadt as she delivers a masterclass in country and rock fusion. This collection features her most iconic performances that defined an era of American music and solidified her status as the First Lady of Rock. Journey through soulful ballads and high-energy classics that continue to resonate with fans across generations. 🎤 Linda Ronstadt 🎸 Waddy Wachtel, Dan Dugmore 🎸 Kenny Edwards 🎹 Don Grolnick 🥁 Rick Marotta 📅 1977 Blue Bayou peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a RIAA Gold certification. Her 1977 album Simple Dreams reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified 3x Platinum. Linda Ronstadt has sold more than 100 million records worldwide making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. Did You Know? • Linda Ronstadt was the first female artist to have three consecutive platinum albums and the first woman to play outdoor stadiums. • Her cover of Blue Bayou was originally written and recorded by Roy Orbison but Ronstadt's version became the definitive chart-topping hit. • Before her solo success she was the lead singer of the Stone Poneys and helped launch the careers of the founding members of the Eagles. Welcome to The Gold Standard - a celebration of timeless voices, legendary performers, and the music that never goes out of style. From smoky lounges and orchestra halls to classic American songwriting and unforgettable standards, this channel is dedicated to the icons who defined generations. These are the songs that filled living rooms, cocktail parties, late-night radio, and candlelit dance floors for decades. Expect expertly curated playlists featuring: legendary vocalists & iconic performers timeless hits & classic deep cuts love songs, standards & signature ballads unforgettable performances & career-defining moments era-defining artists, songs & albums essential music from the icons who shaped generations Featuring artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Linda Ronstadt, Nat King Cole, and more. Elegant. Timeless. The Gold Standard. 00:00:00 Blue Bayou 00:04:18 Desperado 00:07:53 Love Is a Rose 00:10:40 Heat Wave 00:13:25 Tracks of My Tears 00:16:39 Silver Threads and Golden Needles 00:19:07 Back in the U.S.A. 00:22:05 Poor, Poor Pitiful Me 00:25:46 Love Has No Pride 00:29:58 That’ll Be The Day 00:32:30 Tumbling Dice 00:35:40 How Do I Make You 00:38:35 Ooh Baby Baby 00:41:56 I Will Always Love You 00:44:57 Crazy #LindaRonstadt #CountryRock #ClassicHits #70sMusic #LivePerformance