Today (7/15) is Linda Ronstadt's birthday!
Linda Ronstadt has retired from performing, but remains one of the most successful women in popular music. Bridging multiple genres, she released 24 solo albums between 1969 and 2004. Plus a lot more, including work with The Stome Poneys, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. Throw in numerous awards (including 12 Grammy's), and an induction to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, and you have quite a career.
Linda Ronstadt was one of my favorite artists back in the day, and I was able to see her in concert twice (in the 2nd half of the 70's). And I have a rather lot of her music, including the 5 classic albums she released between 1974 and 1978 (Heart Like A Wheel, Prisoner In Disguise, Hasten Down The Wind, Simple Dreams, Living In The USA).
Ronstadt's covers were my introduction to several cool artists/ bands. From Lowell Goerge to Warren Zevon. And she's covered everybody from Buddy Holly to Neil Young to the Rolling Stones to Elvis Costello.
Happy birthday, Linda Ronstadt, and thanks for the music!
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