There was no bigger pop artist in the ‘70s than Linda Ronstadt. Possessed of a voice that was equally adept at tackling feisty rockers and heart-rending ballads, Ronstadt also thrived because of her ability to choose the best material, often from unheralded songwriters. But where did all the chart success begin for Ronstadt? Well, even before she truly hit upon her failsafe formula, her knack for sniffing out a wonderful song and delivering it to the hilt produced her first solo hit.
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