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Sunday Classics 20.04.2025​

Hey members!

It’s time for another Sunday Classic, and this one’s sure to hit you right in the feels.

This week, we're getting lost in the magic of ‘Blue Bayou’ by Linda Ronstadt, requested by member @R2Want2. Released in 1977, this sombre ballad has become one of Ronstadt’s signature hits, with her rich soprano transforming the song into something uniquely hers.

But did you know Blue Bayou wasn’t originally Ronstadt’s—she made it her own after hearing it from longtime collaborator J.D. Souther. The song was first written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson during a road trip in the early ‘60s, and Orbison released his version in 1963. While Orbison’s version is a pop classic, Ronstadt’s rendition became a chart-topping hit with its emotional depth and heartfelt delivery.

Got a song in mind that could top this classic? Drop it below, and we just might feature it next Sunday!

 

[chean1210]

beautiful song

 

[Mindygirl12022]

Linda Ronstadt. What a voice.

 

[Reet]

I enjoyed listening to her too. At that time there were many good songs and people to sing them. Unlike today, when there are fewer good songs written and even less good singers to perform them.

 

[Still Ebby]

l found ''The First Time Ever l Saw Your Face'' Roberta Flack very haunting

 

[Mindygirl12022]

l found ''The First Time Ever l Saw Your Face'' Roberta Flack very haunting

Yes she sang this so slowly and beautifully.

 

[Reet]

Roberta Flack's version of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face was the best ever. She sings it from her heart and it really moves me whenever I hear it.
Please can it be next Sunday's Classic?

 

[EllieN]

What a voice. I would add the the big “O” could sing 3 octaves. What a voice he had also.

 

[midgemills]

What a voice. I would add the the big “O” could sing 3 octaves. What a voice he had also.

I saw Roy Orbison at the Sydney Stadium in 1967. He was amazing, such a perfect voice. I still have a couple of vinyl LPs. He was supported by Jeff St-John and Copperwine.

 

[EllieN]

Jeff St-John and the IDD. There’s a memory of a good Aussie band.

 

[Pipink]

Love it

 

[Still Ebby]

I saw Roy Orbison at the Sydney Stadium in 1967. He was amazing, such a perfect voice. I still have a couple of vinyl LPs. He was supported by Jeff St-John and Copperwine.

l liked him to too l remember one of his songs but can't remember which one where he was having trouble with his obviously new dentures. Did anyone else hear it?
l love the haunting ''The Lovely Shepherd'' Georghe Zamfir

 

[Jest]

a pleasure to be able to understand the words, where today they are unintelligible.