In Atlanta, 1977, “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” sounds less like a breakup song and more like a late-night surrender—where the heart pretends it’s fine, while the voice quietly tells the…
A Hymn to the Weary Traveler and the Fragile Beauty of American Restlessness When Linda Ronstadt performed “Willin’” live at the Television Center Studios in Hollywood on April 24, 1980,…
A Ballad of Yearning and Resilience, Sung Through the Soft Fire of a Restless Heart When Linda Ronstadt performed “Desperado” live in Atlanta in 1977, she did more than interpret…
The Exuberant Simplicity of Love, Sung with Fearless Joy When Linda Ronstadt performed “It’s So Easy” during her 1980 HBO concert special, she was at the zenith of a remarkable…
A Cry of Longing Wrapped in the Glow of Live Performance When Linda Ronstadt took the stage on The Midnight Special on January 17, 1975, to perform “When Will I…
A Wounded Heart Laid Bare Beneath the Studio Lights When Linda Ronstadt performed “Long Long Time” on The Johnny Cash Show in 1970, she delivered a moment of aching vulnerability…
A Cry of Liberation Disguised as Heartbreak When Linda Ronstadt performed “You’re No Good” live on The Midnight Special in 1973, she was standing at a threshold — not only…
A streetwise confession with a smile through the bruises, “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” (Atlanta, 1977) is Linda Ronstadt turning hard-luck stories into pure, defiant sparkle—hurt acknowledged, dignity intact. There’s something…
“Blue Bayou” is a homesick prayer sung with grown-up restraint—longing not just for a place, but for the version of life where love felt simple and safe again. In the…
“High Sierra” is a song about emotional altitude—how love can lift you into thin, dazzling air, and how the fall back to earth can leave you quietly breathless. Right up…
Classic Oldies