LINDA RONSTADT
Live In Hollywood 1980 Best Quality DVD


Concert Review
Live In Hollywood from Television Center Studios on April 24, 1980.
In 1980, Linda Ronstadt took the stage in Hollywood at the height of her vocal and artistic power. Backed by a stellar band, she delivered a set that captured the full range of her remarkable voice—from the bittersweet ache of “Blue Bayou” and “Faithless Love” to the fiery drive of “You’re No Good” and “Heat Wave.” The performance radiates confidence and polish, with Ronstadt effortlessly switching between rock, pop, and country influences while maintaining her trademark emotional honesty.

Concert Highlights:
Standout moments include the tender “Hurt So Bad,” the electrifying “How Do I Make You,” and a soulful rendition of “Desperado” that closes the night with elegance and longing. Her takes on “Just One Look” and “Mad Love” prove why she was one of the most versatile singers of her era. The band’s tight, dynamic playing—particularly during “Back in the U.S.A.” and “Willin’”—cements this concert as one of her finest televised moments.

Performance Rating:
Vocals: ★★★★★
Musicianship: ★★★★★
Sound & Production: ★★★★☆
Overall Performance: ★★★★★


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: 81 Min.


TRACKLIST:
Intro
I Can’t Let Go
Party Girl
It’s So Easy
Willin’
I Can’t Help It
Just One Look
Look Out for My Love
Mad Love
Cost of Love
Blue Bayou
Lies
Faithless Love
Hurt So Bad
Silver Threads and Golden Needles
Band Introductions
Poor Poor Pitiful Me
You’re No Good
How Do I Make You
Back in the U.S.A.
Heat Wave
Desperado