“I don’t like any of them”: the only solo album Linda Ronstadt takes any pride in is a 1983 oddity
A turning point.
Linda Ronstadt Archives: 05/2026
“World-class songs”: the 1987 album Linda Ronstadt wanted to transcend everything
“World-class songs.”
“The most beautiful lyrics I’d ever heard”: the 1976 song that floored Linda Ronstadt
That gorgeous turn of phrase.
The most original singer Linda Ronstadt ever heard: “A great musician”
Making the best of his voice.
The 1970s songwriter Linda Ronstadt knew never made a bad song: “At the top of his talent”
The exact right kind of emotion.
The 1973 album Linda Ronstadt never wanted to hear again: “I was in a very bad frame of mind”
The wrong time to revisit.
The 1980s band Linda Ronstadt was in heaven playing with: “As good as it gets”
The absolute height of musicianship.
The 1974 Linda Ronstadt song that was completely erased: “We had to go back”
Starting over from scratch.
The director that got Linda Ronstadt banned from performing: “They won’t hire me back”
“She’s not going to play.”