The voice that made country-rock cool takes Germany by storm — no autotune, all attitude.
In November 1976, Linda Ronstadt and her band were playing in Offenbach/Germany (near Frankfurt). Venue: Stadthalle / Town Hall. The concert was taped for the german music show Rockpalast. Linda's band in alpabetical order: Michael Botts: Drums, Percussion; Dan Dugmore: Guitar, Pedal/Steel Guitar; Kenny Edwards: Bass, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica, Vocals; Andrew Gold: Keyboards, Guitars, Bass, Vocals; Waddy Wachtel: Guitar, Vocals; Brock Walsh: Keyboards. Setlist: Lose Again, That'll Be The Day, Love Has No Pride, Silver Threads And Golden Needles, Willin', It Doesn't Matter Anymore, When Will I Be Loved, Crazy, The Tattler, Lo Siento Mi Vida, Love Is A Rose, Hasten Down The Wind, Tracks Of My Tears, Down So Low, Someone To Lay Down Beside Me, You're No Good, Heat Wave, Heart Like A Wheel and her encore of Desperado.
Acting
Ronstadt's vocal control — she makes impossible runs look effortless.
Direction
Rockpalast's raw, unpolished capture of a peak performance moment.
Sound
Andrew Gold and Waddy Wachtel trading licks behind that voice.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rockpalast was Germany's legendary music TV series, essentially creating the template for live concert broadcasting across Europe — this performance aired to millions who couldn't afford concert tickets.
This 1976 tour came right after 'Hasten Down the Wind' made Ronstadt the first female artist with three consecutive platinum albums — she was literally at the peak of her commercial and artistic powers here.
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