Linda Ronstadt

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The Great American Songbook: Top 11 Country Covers

The endless romantic allure of The Great American Songbook has attracted wonderful country covers by the likes of Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson.

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Linda Ronstadt Taps Mexican-American Roots For ‘Feels Like Home’ Book

The volume is due for publication in the fall of 2022 by independent, nonprofit publisher Heyday.

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Steel Guitar Master: Ben Keith’s Legacy, From Patsy Cline To Neil Young

Remembering the man that his longtime collaborator Neil Young called 'one of the last of the original country greats.'

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Nat King Cole’s ‘Straighten Up and Fly Right’: More Than A Mere ‘Jive Ditty’

The far-reaching song inspired the African-American military pilots who fought in World War II, and it went on to enter the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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Elliot Mazer, Producer-Engineer For The Band, Neil Young, Dies At 79

Mazer engineered The Band’s legendary 1978 concert recording, ‘The Last Waltz.’

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‘The Stone Poneys’: The Early Folk-Rock Adventures Of Linda Ronstadt

The group's persuasive sound was first heard on record on their self-titled debut album of January 1967.

Features7 months ago

Remembering An Elegant Eagle: The Style Of Glenn Frey

Frey was a six-time Grammy-winner as a member of the Eagles, and a solo artist of distinction.

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Features7 months ago

Best Music Documentaries: 37 Essential Watches For Music Fans

Music’s myriad subgenres have inspired some of the most enduring documentaries of our age. Here are the 37 best music documentaries of the past 50 years.

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‘For Sentimental Reasons’: America Swoons To Sam Cooke

The much-covered '(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons' had its origins at the end of World War II.

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Titles By Isaac Hayes, Beastie Boys Among 2021 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees

A musically-diverse collection of 29 singles and albums made the cut.

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‘Out Of The Storm’: How Jack Bruce Went Solo Again In 1974

The 1974 album, which saw Jack join his former Cream bandmate Eric Clapton on the RSO label, is one of many underrated gems in his catalog.

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Documentary On California’s Influential Palomino Club In Development

'Palomania' will tell the story of a venue instrumental in nurturing the talents of many country music notables.

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Margo Price Marks Widespread Live Album Release With Movie Double Bill

'A Perfectly Imperfect Night at The Movies' will comprise the premiere of Price's own live film from the Ryman and 2019's Linda Ronstadt documentary.

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Features9 months ago

‘Heart Like A Wheel’: Linda Ronstadt Makes Capitol Gains

The album advertised the artist's rare ability to interpret UK and US pop, the country, soul and folk flavours of her past and the West Coast album sound.