American singer Linda Ronstadt has recorded two video albums, appeared in 18 music videos, appeared in five films, appeared in 11 television programs and has made two stage appearances. Her first music videos appeared in 1982 with the singles "Get Closer", "Lies" and "Tell Him". Ronstadt's further 1980s solo singles like "What's New?" and "When You Wish Upon a Star" also were given their own music videos. Her collaborative singles were also given their own music videos, including "Somewhere Out There" (with James Ingram) and "To Know Him Is to Love Him" (with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton). The latter was directed by George Lucas. Further music videos of Ronstadt's work continued through the 1990s with her most recent being "After the Gold Rush". Additionally, two of Ronstadt's concert material was released as video albums during the 1980s.
Ronstadt made her first notable television appearances on Playboy After Dark and The Johnny Cash Show (both in 1969). Her first film appearance occurred in the 1978 movie FM. It would be followed by a film adaptation of The Pirates of Penzance in 1983. She also made four guest appearances on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s and 1980s. Ronstadt also was seen on both The Muppet Show and Sesame Street during the 1980s. During the same decade, Ronstadt made an appearance in the Broadway stage production of The Pirates of Penzance and La bohème. In more recent years, documentaries of her life have appeared including 2019's Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.
Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released and director Title Year Director(s) "Get Closer" 1982 Robert Lombard "Lies" "Tell Him" "I Knew You When" "What's New?" 1983 rowspan="3" "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You" "Good-Bye" "Skylark" 1985 Robert Lombard "You Took Advantage of Me" "When You Wish Upon a Star" 1986 Michael Smuin "Somewhere Out There" Jeffrey Abelson "To Know Him Is to Love Him" 1987 George Lucas "Those Memories of You" White Copeman "Don't Know Much" 1989 "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" 1990 Tom Ackerman "Dreams to Dream" 1991 rowspan="2" "Heartbeats Accelerating" 1994 "Winter Light" Walter Murch "After the Gold Rush" 1999 Jim Shea
Video albums + List of video albums, showing all relevant details Title Album details In Concert – What's New Released: 1984 Label: Vestron Formats: LaserDisc, VHS Canciones De Mi Padre – A Romantic Evening In Old Mexico Released: 1992 Label: Elektra Video Formats: VHS
Films + List of film appearances by Linda Ronstadt, showing all relevant details Title Year Role Notes Ref. FM 1978 Herself The Pirates of Penzance 1983 Mabel Stanley An American Tail 1986 The Balladeer Voice credit only Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice 2019 Herself Documentary (In person and archival footage) Linda and the Mockingbirds 2020 Herself Documentary (In person and archival footage)
Television + List of television appearances by Linda Ronstadt, showing all relevant details Title Year Role Notes Ref. Playboy After Dark 1969–1970 Herself 2 episodes; Musical guest only The Johnny Cash Show 1969–1971 Herself 4 episodes The Darin Invasion 1970 Herself Saturday Night Live 1977–1989 Herself 4 episodes The Muppet Show 1980 Herself One episode Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution 1987 Adelita PBS television special Great Performances: Canciones de Mi Padre 1989 Herself PBS television concert special Sesame Street Herself Great Performances 1991 Herself Performer: "La Pastorela" The Simpsons 1992 Herself Cameo appearance; Episode: "Mr. Plow" The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles 1993 Peggy Singing voice only
Stage + List of stage appearances by Linda Ronstadt, showing all relevant details Production Year Role(s) Notes The Pirates of Penzance 1981 Mabel Stanley Broadway production La bohème 1984 Mimi Opera; performed at New York Shakespeare Festival
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