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MineralMan

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4. What a Performer She Was

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Sun Oct 12, 2025, 10:18 AM

Oct 12

I'm pretty sure that at least half of the guys my age had a huge crush on her, just like I did. She was a year younger than I was. I'm equally sure I couldn't have gotten out a single word if I actually met her.

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Linda Ronstadt as good as it gets. Enjoy your Sunday. [View all] Botany Oct 12 OP

My fav as a teen. Her voice is heavenly. Joinfortmill Oct 12 #1

Still love her music Deuxcents Oct 12 #2

The incomparable Ms. Rondstadt! lark Oct 12 #3

What a Performer She Was MineralMan Oct 12 #4

"I'm pretty sure that at least half of the guys my age had a huge crush on her.." EX500rider Oct 12 #6

As usual, Willy Nelson is right. MineralMan Oct 12 #7

I had a huge crush on her then ... and now. Norbert Oct 12 #8

For live performances nothing gets better then this: EX500rider Oct 12 #5