Posts Tagged Linda Ronstadt
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April 13, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 135
Linda Ronstadt, Mad Love (1980) I only know a few Linda Ronstadt albums – but I love them. There are more for me to explore and this is one I’ve had forever, which I think I inherited from some of the last records left at my folks’ place – they got rid of their records […]Archive
December 16, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 198
Linda Ronstadt, Blue Bayou / Old Paint [Single] (1977) It seems Linda Ronstadt is coming into view again – after being a 70s superstar. I love the best of her work and loved her memoir from a few years ago. Honest. Refreshing. Whether she was out front as the legitimate star or working in the […]Archive
August 10, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 655
Emmylou Harris, Gliding Bird (1969) I love Emmylou Harris. Have done for many years. I first knew about her as a name and voice – a backing singer to the stars; there she was on albums by Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson and many others and though I knew about her, the legend, the Gram […]Archive
February 9, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 952
Linda Ronstadt, Greatest Hits (1976) Linda Ronstadt – always thought she was pretty great really, but mostly from her collaborations and work as a harmony singer, not so much for her own recordings. I mean, I knew the big radio hits, sure. And either liked them, or didn’t hate them. But it was a lot […]Archive
November 30, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Linda Ronstadt: Simple Dreams – A Musical Memoir
Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir Linda Ronstadt Simon & Schuster That subtitle is important – Linda Ronstadt’s autobiography concentrates on the music – and she wanted you to know that; you’re not allowed to be upset at the lack of scandal, gossip, drugs and judgment – this is about the music. And she writes well. […]Archive
January 23, 2013 by Simon Sweetman