Is Linda Ronstadt sick? Fans worry as legendary singer trends after song appears on 'The Last of Us'
TUCSON, ARIZONA: The Grammy-nominated 1970 ballad "Long Long Time," from Linda Ronstadt's second album Silk Purse, was featured in Episode 3 of HBO's well-known post-apocalyptic series 'The Last Of Us'. Since then, the once-famous Mexican American singer has been trending with fans hailing the producers for choosing a song that aptly compliments the storyline of the episode also titled 'Long, Long Time'.
The song serves as a musical theme that supports the friendship between Bill and Frank, two minor characters in the narrative. The song "Long Long Time" is about a love affair that never materialized. Born in Arizona, Linda Ronstadt, 76, won 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award throughout her career.
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Was Linda Ronstadt diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013?
Fans were terrified to see her name trend on social media with some fearing that 'she was sick', due to the fact that in 2013, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. However, the concerns were soon put to test after they got to know that her song featured on 'The Last of Us'. Ronstadt received lifetime achievement award from the Latin Recording Academy in 2011, two years prior to the Parkinson's diagnosis.
"To say I was terrified when I saw #LindaRonstadt was trending would be an understatement. I’d give just about anything to sit in her kitchen and chat with a cup of tea. She’s the best of the best. I’d even do her laundry or Emmy Lou’s!." More came to the rescue as one said, "For everyone discovering the great Linda Ronstadt, my college crush, for the first time. Here is the song, Long, Long Time, that was featured on The Last of Us on @HBO last night. The best song ever about unrequited love. Love has no Pride, also by Ronstadt is a close second." Fans were also quick to recall their encounters with the legendary singer, "I met Linda Ronstadt after her show while working at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. She was with her teenage son and asked me to check how many people outside wanted record albums signed. Always a thrill to meet someone like this face-to-face".
Fans heaved a sigh of relief after things became clear that it was the 'Last of Us' making the "forgotten" singer trend. "Was nice waking up and seeing Linda Ronstadt trending. I was afraid she had been forgotten."
Others pointed out that Twitter must hire a descriptions guy to stop fans from giving mini "heartaches." "Mr. Twitter, or whatever you are calling yourself now, please hire the Twitter description guy back because Linda Ronstadt and Gene Hackman trending without context is plain wrong! *breathe* they're fine."
She struggled with her vocals before learning about Parkinson's
Linda Ronstadt was also known as the First Lady of Rock, a pioneering singer-songwriter whose distinctive mezzo-soprano voice rang out on chart-topping hits, including ‘70s classics “You’re No Good” and “Blue Bayou.” Before learning that she had Parkinson's she really struggled with her vocals and thus putting a halt on her singing career.
“I can sing in my brain,” the 76-year-old once told on TODAY. “It’s not quite the same,” she said of singing in her head. "Sometimes, I choose the song, and sometimes my brain chooses the song."
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