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Music Appreciation

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,796 posts) Fri Jul 3, 2026, 02:23 PM 2 hrs ago

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New idea, FEMALE FRIDAY and I'll try to remember to post whenever I'm able.

Last edited Fri Jul 3, 2026, 03:23 PM - Edit history (1)

Music, singers, their stories and related less known information:

-> For today, some great stuff I found about Linda R.

( sorry it doesn't just play here )
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iiXmjHo5AD0

Adding: PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD HERE OR TALK ABOUT WHOEVER COMES TO MIND.

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New idea, FEMALE FRIDAY and I'll try to remember to post whenever I'm able. (Original Post) discntnt_irny_srcsm 2 hrs ago OP

Dolly Parton... A national treasure... ultralite001 2 hrs ago #1

My wife loved that song. n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm 1 hr ago #3

A wonderful idea! dlk 1 hr ago #2

Thanks for the encouragement. discntnt_irny_srcsm 1 hr ago #4

Talented or not, we can all enjoy a good performance dlk 21 min ago #7

Tell me your heart isn't melted by Rosemary Clooney singing "Count Your Blessings." NBachers 39 min ago #5

That's a great classic. n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm 28 min ago #6

ultralite001

(2,829 posts)

1. Dolly Parton... A national treasure...

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 02:52 PM

2 hrs ago

https://imaginationlibrary.com/

https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/dolly-parton-health-issues-update-b3003094.html

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/dolly-parton-taylor-travis-baby-37385039

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,796 posts)

3. My wife loved that song. n/t

Reply to ultralite001 (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 03:18 PM

1 hr ago

dlk

(13,476 posts)

2. A wonderful idea!

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 03:07 PM

1 hr ago

The first concert I attended was with Neil Young and Linda Ronstadt. Her voice was so powerful and beautiful. (Young wasn’t too bad, either.)

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,796 posts)

4. Thanks for the encouragement.

Reply to dlk (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 03:20 PM

1 hr ago

There are three kinds of people:
No talent, like me, but I have a good ear.
Talented, they will always be remembered.
Scary talented, Linda is one.

dlk

(13,476 posts)

7. Talented or not, we can all enjoy a good performance

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 04:43 PM

21 min ago

Although, I have a sensitive ear that prevents my enjoying many artists who sing flat.

NBachers

(19,680 posts)

5. Tell me your heart isn't melted by Rosemary Clooney singing "Count Your Blessings."

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 04:25 PM

39 min ago

&list=RDZOvaOEQg0wA&start_radio=1

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,796 posts)

6. That's a great classic. n/t

Reply to NBachers (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 04:36 PM

28 min ago

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