Ronstadt has no regrets for concert comments

[quaoar]

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-072004ronstadt_lat,1,1452485.story?coll=la-home-headlines

This is snipped from the end of the article:

Ronstadt said that she purposely keeps the comments about the film brief. The reason is she has found that too much political revelation can tarnish a concert.

"I know it's hard for an audience. . . . If I go to a show and if I find out someone is a right wing Christian or a Republican, and I really like their show, it still puts kind of a cloud over it to know," she said. "But I've kind of got used to that. I don't particularly like to be preached to, so I've limited my remarks to just saying I think he's a great American and a great patriot, and that I recommend that they see his movie."

Ronstadt has a few West Coast dates left and already the management at one of them, Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa in Kelseyville, Calif., has called her agent to ask what they might expect from her show.

For Ronstadt, the call of activism echoes louder than catcalls.

"We have to stick together," she said. "I just think we can't take this lying down. It's like the Weimar Republic… these people are taking over the government. People are sound asleep and I don't think this is the time to back down."

[goclark]

1. You go girl..love you Linda!

Does she have a new album out? I'll go buy it.
Remember when she dated former Gov. Jerry Brown?

[DemonFighterLives]

2. The guy that I work with, though a dem. didn't like what she did

I told him that he must be listening to Conservative media claptrap. At the same time, he didn't like the attack on the dixie chicks.
Go Linda, the normal patriotic americans are with you. Hell with Aladdin!

[Longhorn]

3. Michael Moore has a link to her albums at his site.

I ordered a "greatest hits" CD today.

[faithnotgreed]

8. thank you! i wanted to order her stuff, now i know the best place!

[Joanne98]

21. Good.

Michael Moore is on his way to being a billionare and Linda ia going to get a big bump. Bush bashing is becoming a sure-fire way to get rich quick. Keep it up kool-aid drinkers. We love the money. :)

[ibegurpard]

4. Someone suggested she should be invited to sing at the DNC

I agree.

[DemoTex]

7. They couldn't do better.

Great singer. Great message. Dues paid in spades. Draft Linda Ronstadt for the Boston Convention.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

23. She should dedicate "You're No Good" to W.

[Jacobin]

27. PERFECT

:bounce:


Feeling better, now that we're through
Feeling better, cause I'm over you
I've learned my lesson, it left a scar
Now I see how you really are

You're no good, you're no good, you're no good
Baby, you're no good (I'm gonna say it again)
You're no good, you're no good, you're no good
Baby, you're no good

I broke a heart, that's gentle and true
Yes, I broke a heart over someone like you
I'll beg his forgiveness on bended knee
I wouldn't blame him if he said to me

You're no good, you're no good, you're no good
Baby, you're no good (I'm gonna say it again)
You're no good, you're no good, you're no good
Baby, you're no good

I'm telling you now baby now, that I'm goin my way
Forget about me baby, cause I'm leaving this day

You're no good, you're no good, you're no good
Baby, you're no good (I'm gonna say it again)
You're no good, you're no good, you're no good
Baby, you're no good

[leesa]

29. That would be priceless!

[legin]

5. just been checking out 'The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt'

at Yahoo Shopping Music and AllMusicGuide (a recomended pick there). Seems like a good place to start.

[Matilda]

6. She's clearly a good woman!

n/t

[VolcanoJen]

9. The real story here is how blown out of proportion the "reaction" was

Initial reports led me to believe that there were massive boos, people walked out and threw cocktails into the air and ripped down concert posters. I thought the concert ended in something like a freeper riot, and Linda was hustled out of the Alladin by her jerky-hosts.

However, this person, apparently an on-air anchor in Las Vegas, offers a completely different version of events:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Jul-20-Tue-2004/news/24348468.html

"I was so stunned to read in the newspaper that anyone had a negative reaction," said KLAS-TV, Channel 8, news anchor Paula Francis. "Everyone who was leaving when I was leaving was just thrilled. They thought it was a good concert."

At the end of an hour's worth of singing, "she got a standing ovation, then she came out and did the (`Desperado') encore," Francis said. "There were loud boos and there was quite a bit of applause. But everyone calmed down right away and seemed to enjoy the rest of the encore."

That's really not the way it's being portrayed at all... I mean, can't these wingnuts tell the truth about anything?? Why must everything be so over-the-top, so embellished?

:grr: :mad: :grr:

Oh, and by the way, check out this super-fun WorldNetDaily spin on the LA Times article:

Linda Ronstadt: I don't like singing for Christians

:eyes:

[DemoTex]

10. Remember Linda with the "Stone Poneys?" I do.

[Rose Siding]

17. You and I

travel to the beat of a different drum...:-)

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

24. Written by none other than Mike Nesmith of the Monkees fame.

[steely]

33. Oh man, the stone poneys...

I used to have such a crush on her - what a cutie!!

Go Linda Go.

[union_maid]

11. Well, now I'll have to see her next time she's around

Love her singing, but I really can't afford the ticket. Still, have to support the good guys, especially ones who do it with such class.

[President Jesus]

12. Linda's political donations show she is true-blue Dem

1979-2004
http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=CA&last=Ronstadt&first=Linda

[ewagner]

13. Way to go Linda!!!!!

I love this quote:

"We have to stick together," she said. "I just think we can't take this lying down. It's like the Weimar Republic… these people are taking over the government. People are sound asleep and I don't think this is the time to back down."

Cripes!!!!!

Are you sure she hasn't been posting on DU?

[Cha]

20. Yeah, that was totally awesome and so

True!

[PROGRESSIVE1]

14. We should all remember to BOYCOTT the....

"Aladdin Whore House" in Las Vegas!

That's exactly what the Aladin is. Sin City has the nerve to go after this TRUE AMERICA!!!

:puke:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

15. Man that Bill Bennett Lounge at the Alladin

Is one tough room.

[Joanne98]

16. Thankyou Linda

We love you. Don't back down. EVER. :)

[Cha]

18. Very Cool! I want a Linda Ronstadt cd now.

Bless her ever lovin' patriotic heart...out there in nazi land and she's got the guts!

[Enraged_Ape]

19. Linda Ronstadt, will you marry me?

Yeah, I know I'm already married, but that is really just a technicality. Perhaps we can work out one of those Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints arrangements. I know my wife wouldn't mind; she's a big fan of yours, too.

[evworldeditor]

22. Let's Tell the Aladdin What We Think...

I wanted to send an email to the Aladdin's management to tell them what I think and that I would not patronize them in the future, but I couldn't find an email.

Anyone have an email contact?

[mandyky]

25. So, now an artist can't dedicate a song?

From what I have heard she made a one or two sentence statement about MM and the movie, and dedicated "Desparado" to him.

I am glad she isn't backing down. If anyone should apologize, it should be the few ill-mannered concert goers that tore down posters in the lobby or threw drinks.

[LibDemAlways]

26. If anyone should apologize it's the

idiot owner of the Aladdin who threw her out of her room. Complete shithead.

[leesa]

28. Thank you. Thank You. Thank You!!

[Zorra]

30. "We have to stick together........ It's like the Weimar Republic..."

:yourock:

[Hand]

39. Hah!...

That probably sent the media whores scurrying to Google...

"Bduh... Vyemar Republic? No... Viemar Republic? No... Um, anyone know to spell this? Is it some kind of clothing store chain?"

Good 'un, Linda!!!

:loveya: :toast: :yourock:

[DemoTex]

31. Beautiful woman.

Beautiful mind.

[stanwyck]

38. Ugly comments on local radio 99X

here in Atlanta. The cretins on 99X kept attacking her physical appearance. "Aren't she and Michael Moore the same person anyway?" Lots of fat jokes. And this kind of rhetoric from guys who really should have empathy about human physical attractiveness.

[VoteDemocratic2004]

32. How do you say "you go girl" in Spanish?

Linda is Mexican and she has several albums out that I love where she is signing with a Mariachi Band.

[quaoar]

34. Check out this open letter from Michael Moore

That is posted on his website:


Open Letter to Bill Timmins, President Aladdin Casino and Hotel


Bill Timmins
President
Aladdin Casino and Hotel
Las Vegas, NV

July 20, 2004

Dear Mr. Timmins:

I understand from the news reports I've read that, after Linda Ronstadt, one of America's greatest singers, dedicated a song to me from your stage on Saturday night, you instructed your security guards to remove her from the Aladdin, which they did.

What country do you live in? Last time I checked, Las Vegas is still in the United States. And in the United States, we have something called "The First Amendment." This constitutional right gives everyone here the right to say whatever they want to say. All Americans hold this right as sacred. Many of our young people put on a uniform and risk their lives to defend it. My film is all about asking the questions that should have been asked before those brave soldiers were sent into harms way.

For you to throw Linda Ronstadt off the premises because she dared to say a few words in support of me and my film, is simply stupid and Un-American. Frankly, I have never heard of such a thing happening. I read that you wouldn't even let her go back up to her room at your hotel! Are you crazy? For crying out loud, it was a song DEDICATION! To "Desperado!" Every American loves that song! Sure, some people didn't like the dedication, and that's their right. But neither they nor you have the right to remove her from your building when all she did was exercise her AMERICAN right to speak her mind.

Of all the things that go on in Las Vegas, this is what creates the need for serious action? What about the other half of the crowd at the Aladdin who, according to the Las Vegas Sun, cheered her when she made her remarks? Did you throw them out, too?

I think you owe Ms. Ronstadt an apology. And I have an idea how you can make it up to her -- and to the millions of Americans you have offended. Invite her back and I'll join her in singing "America the Beautiful" on your stage. Then I will show "Fahrenheit 9/11" free of charge to all your guests and anyone else in Las Vegas who wants to see it.

Mr. Timmins, as the song "Desperado" says -- "Come to your senses!" How can you refuse this offer? I await your reply.

Yours,
Michael Moore
Director, "Fahrenheit 9/11"

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[othermeans]

36. Read the article she didn't bash Christians n/t

[cleofus1]

37. go and buy some Linda today....

Give her a financial bump for her troubles....go to i-tunes and for a couple of bucks download a couple of her songs...or better yet a couple of albums...
Sometimes I just can't believe what's going on these days...it makes me mad.



It's like a bad 70's movie about the future...

[Xenus Sister]

41. Linda's remaining tour dates

July 22, 2004 - Wente Concerts at the Vineyard - Livermore, California
July 23, 2004 - Villa Montalvo Center for the Arts - Saratoga, California
July 24, 2004 - Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium - San Rafael, California
July 25, 2004 - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa - Kelseyville, California
July 27, 2004 - Summer Nights at the Pier - Seattle, Washington
September 14, 2004 - Bass Performance Hall - Fort Worth, Texas
September 15, 2004 - Bass Performance Hall - Fort Worth, Texas
September 17, 2004 - Walton Performing Arts Center - Fayetteville, Arkansas
September 18, 2004 - Walton Performing Arts Center - Fayetteville, Arkansas


I'm sorry I missed her already this tour.

[KAZ]

43. Great idea. Just bought her greatest hits for both of my sisters.

Thanks for the idea!

[bex]

40. Aladdin contacts

[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
http://www.aladdincasino.com /
877-333-9474
702-785-9474
702-785-5555 US and Int'l
001-888-747-1732 Mexico toll free

[tom_paine]

42. Good for you, Linda! NO APOLOGIES!