Credited cast: | |||
Linda Ronstadt | ... | Self | |
Bonnie Raitt | ... | Self | |
Dolly Parton | ... | Self | |
Emmylou Harris | ... | Self | |
Jackson Browne | ... | Self | |
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Maria Muldaur | ... | Self |
Don Henley | ... | Self | |
David Geffen | ... | Self | |
Cameron Crowe | ... | Self | |
Aaron Neville | ... | Self | |
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
Peter Asher | ... | Self | |
Rubén Blades | ... | Self (as Ruben Blades) | |
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Karla Bonoff | ... | Self |
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John Boylan | ... | Self |
The Byrds | ... | Themselves (archive footage) |
Focusing largely on her career including being the first bona fide female rock star, the life of Linda Ronstadt is presented. That path from her upbringing outside of Tucson, Arizona with European and Mexican heritage to that stardom having moved to Los Angeles to pursue that singing career is shown, with commentary not only from her own lips, but that of many of her contemporaries who were also emerging at the same time. Her own sensibilities as a woman in a profession dominated by men affected not only the way she acted within that environment, but also impacted the face of rock music especially as it related to women. Her move out of rock music to other genres in getting back to other types of music with which she grew up is also presented, she being told told time and time again that such moves would ruin her career, but the contrary eventually happening with she and the music with each move being met with critical acclaim and popular appeal. These genres included light operetta ... Written by Huggo
"Linda Ronstadt:The Sound of My Voice" is one strong doc that shows and tells the story of a folk rock music legend. From her humble start in Arizona to her travel to L.A for fame and stardom, it was clear that Linda was determined to make it big! Also family and her Mexican background would always blend her music which included country, pop, rock, and love folk ballads. Interviews from family, friends, and other acts are touching. It was clear too that Linda had a gift of a strong voice and she shined as a female in a dominated male field of singers. She was also outspoken for women and human rights, also spotlighted is her relationship with former California governor Jerry Brown. Overall well done doc of a singing legend who touched many of our hearts with her voice!