Billy Joel credits Linda Ronstadt, who just turned 80, for this hit song

Billy Joel says multi-platinum music legend Linda Ronstadt is responsible for this megahit song: ‘She talked me into it’ ...
Glide Magazine

Weirdo Wednesday: Linda Ronstadt, The Muppets & Croaking Frogs Take On “Blue Bayou”

From what may be Linda Ronstadt's most baffling TV appearance, the singer wandered into The Muppet Show in 1980 for a ...
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1977 country rock classic, which set a major record for this female superstar, kickstarted a career-defining chart era

She achieved what few artists ever could ...
WWLTV

Blue Bayou Waterpark reopens with renovated attractions, new management

BATON ROUGE, La. — Blue Bayou reopened Saturday after closing for last summer while the waterpark underwent more than $1 million in renovations under new management. As our partners at The ...
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1977 Country-Pop Ballad, Named One of the Greatest of All Time, Became a Tearjerker by Accident

An emotional 1977 smash spent decades being viewed as one of music's ultimate heartbreak ballads, even though that was never the songwriters' original intention. Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou" peaked ...
NOLA.com

After $1 million refurbishment, Blue Bayou set to reopen under new management

After taking last summer off, getting new managers and undergoing a $1 million refurbishment, Blue Bayou waterpark is set to open Saturday. The new manager, Mandeville-based Leisure Sports and ...
WWLTV

Blue Bayou Waterpark to reopen in spring 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. — Blue Bayou Waterpark will reopen for the 2026 summer season under new management, marking its first operating season after being closed throughout 2025. Ahead of reopening, the park ...
WAFB

Blue Bayou Waterpark set to reopen in May

ST. George, La. (WAFB) - Tickets are now on sale for Blue Bayou Waterpark’s first season under new management. According to the company, the season kicks off on Saturday, May 16, and continues through ...