LINDA RONSTADT
Anthology Vol. 3 '72-'83 (43 Videos) Stereo Mixes 2025 DVD
Compilation Review:
This definitive third volume of Linda Ronstadt Anthology chronicles her most vital decade — the years when she ascended from country-rock darling to one of America’s greatest voices. Spanning 1972 to 1983, this exceptional collection unites rare television and live performances from The Johnny Cash Show, The Midnight Special, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, Rockpalast, and more.
Every performance is a time capsule: her radiant tone on “Long Long Time,” the raw fire of “You’re No Good,” the tenderness of “Faithless Love,” and the commanding stage presence she displays on “Tumbling Dice” and “Back in the U.S.A.” showcase a singer equally at home with folk, soul, country, and rock. The stereo mixes breathe new life into these classics, revealing the subtle power of her band and the warmth of her phrasing.
The compilation captures Linda in her prime — graceful yet fearless, nostalgic yet modern — a masterclass in vocal storytelling that few have ever matched.
Concert Highlights
Historic TV appearances from The Johnny Cash Show (1970) to The Tonight Show (1983).
Iconic performances including “Heart Like a Wheel,” “Love Has No Pride,” “Desperado,” and “Blue Bayou.”
Collaborations with Hoyt Axton, The Smothers Brothers, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Live renditions from legendary venues such as The Summit (Houston), Rockpalast (Germany), and Fox Theater (Atlanta).
Beautifully restored stereo sound, preserving the warmth and authenticity of the era.
Performance Rating
Linda Ronstadt (vocals): ★★★★★ — unmatched emotional range and effortless control.
Backing musicians: ★★★★☆ — polished, dynamic, and deeply in sync with Linda’s tone.
Overall sound & mix: ★★★★★ — crisp, balanced, and true to the analog era.
DVD Format: NTSC
Video Quality: 8.5
Source: Pro Shot (Multi-Camera)
Chapter Selection: Every 5 Min.
Fullscreen: Yes
Standard Quality: Yes
Total Runing Time: 109 Min.
TRACKLIST:
Long Long Time (The Johnny Cash Show, 1970)
You’re No Good (1972 arrangement, The Midnight Special, 1972)
Fill My Eyes (ABC In Concert, 1973)
The First Cut is the Deepest (ABC In Concert, 1973)
You Can Close Your Eyes (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, VH1 edit, 1974)
Silver Threads and Golden Needles (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 1974)
You’re No Good (1974 arrangement, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 1974)
When Will I Be Loved (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 1974)
Hey, Good Lookin’, with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 1974)
Willin’ (The Midnight Special, 1975)
Faithless Love (The Midnight Special, 1975)
Heat Wave (Rage TV, San Diego, CA, 1975)
Heart Like a Wheel (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, 1975)
Lion in the Winter, with Hoyt Axton (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, 1975)
When Will I Be Loved, with the Smothers Brothers (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, 1975)
Rivers of Babylon (Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ, 1975)
Lo Siento Mi Vida (Hits à Gogo, Switzerland, 1976)
That’ll Be the Day (Hits à Gogo, Switzerland, 1976)
Give One Heart (Kingdome, Seattle, WA, 1976)
Love Has No Pride (The Old Grey Whistle Test, UK, 1976)
It Doesn’t Matter Anymore (The Old Grey Whistle Test, UK, 1976)
Tracks of My Tears (The Old Grey Whistle Test, UK, 1976)
Desperado (Rockpalast, Germany, 1976)
Crazy (Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA, 1977)
Love Is a Rose (Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA, 1977)
Tumbling Dice (FM, Widescreen Version, The Summit, Houston, 1977)
Love Me Tender / Poor Poor Pitiful Me (FM, Widescreen Version, The Summit, Houston, 1977)
Someone to Lay Down Beside Me (The Summit, Houston, 1978)
Sorrow Lives Here in My Heart (The Summit, Houston, 1978)
Back in the U.S.A. (The Summit, Houston, 1978)
All That You Dream (The Summit, Houston, 1978)
Alison (The Summit, Houston, 1978)
Just One Look (San Diego, CA, 1979)
Blue Bayou, with The Muppets (The Muppet Show, 1980)
Sorry Her Lot (Pirates of Penzance, Delacorte Theater, New York, NY, 1980)
Get Closer (The Grammys, 1983)
Tell Him (Music Video, 1982)
Easy for You to Say (The Tonight Show, 1983)
Blue Bayou, with Spanish ending (The Tonight Show, 1983)
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