Linda Ronstadt is a popular American singer. Most often, she worked in such genres as jazz and art rock. In addition, Linda contributed to the development of country rock. There are many Grammy awards on the celebrity shelf.
Childhood and youth of Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt was born July 15, 1946 in Tucson Territory. The girl's parents had an average income. At the same time, they managed to pamper Linda and instill a correct, intelligent upbringing.
Almost nothing is known about Linda's childhood. Like all children, she attended high school. Parents tried to develop their daughter's abilities as much as possible. When they noticed that she was interested in music, they did everything to ensure that her interest did not decrease.
The creative path of Linda Ronstadt
Linda's singing career began in the mid-1960s. She has worked in such musical genres as folk and country. In the late 1960s, the performer completely immersed herself in her solo career. At the same time, she released Hand Sown… Home Grown.
Music lovers received the novelty very warmly. This allowed the singer to go on tour with The Doors. This period of the celebrity's biography is also interesting because she often appeared in various television shows.
In the 1970s, Linda received a special title. She was recognized as the best singer of female pop music. The face of a celebrity adorned the covers of many popular publications. Linda's earlier work was influenced by the music of Lola Beltran and the iconic Edith Piaf.
In 1970, the singer's discography was replenished with a second solo album. The LP was produced by Elliott Mather. The record was called Silk Purse. The highlight of the album was its unique cover.
Among the presented compositions, music lovers noted the track Long, Long Time. Thanks to this composition, the first Grammy Award appeared on Linda's shelf. In support of her second studio album, Linda went on tour. Together with the artist, session singers and musicians traveled around the country.
To record the third album, Linda resorted to the services of John Boylan. Then she moved to Geffen's Asylum Records. The new LP received rave reviews from music lovers and music critics.
The fourth disc was already recorded on a new label. We are talking about the collection Don't Cry Now. Some tracks have taken the leading positions in the chart. In support of the fourth studio album, Linda held the biggest concert in the history of her creative career.
The peak of the popularity of the singer Linda Ronstadt
The peak of the singer's popularity was in the 1970s. It was at this time that Linda became a real icon of rock music. She managed the impossible - she collected full stadiums in various cities of the United States of America.
The singer's discography continued to be replenished with new albums and singles. Soon the presentation of the collection Heart Like a Wheel took place. The LP became a hit and hit #1 on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart. The collection was certified double platinum.
The songs that topped the album were recorded under various stylistic influences. For example, the composition You're No Good correlated with the R&B scene, When Will I Be Loved could be safely attributed to art rock. Thanks to the album, the popular singer won another Grammy Award.
Soon Linda's discography was replenished with another novelty. We are talking about the record Prisoner In Disguise. Longplay sold well and regained the "platinum" status.
Linda amazed the "fans" with her productivity. A year later, she presented the collection Hasten Down the Wind to fans. Music critics noted that the record revealed the performer's sexuality to the maximum. In general, the work received positive reviews.
In 1977, her discography was replenished with the eighth studio album. We are talking about the record Simple Dreams. Only in the territory of the United States of America for 6 months about 3 million copies of the collection were sold. The pearls of the disc were the tracks Blue Bayou and Poor Poor Pitiful Me.
Linda starred in a number of films in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition, she actively toured with other singers. At this time, she performed on the same stage with Mick Jagger. In support of the eighth album, Linda went on tour. And in the late 1970s, she became the highest paid artist.
Change of style in music
In 1980, Linda published her second collection of hits. It's about the Greatest Hits record. In support of the work, the singer went on tour again. As part of the tour, she visited Australia and Japan.
After that, the singer worked in a recording studio. Soon she released another LP, which was very influenced by the wave of post-punk. We are talking about the collection Mad Love. Some tracks featured Elvis Costello and Mark Goldenberg. The album entered the top 5 best compilations of the Billboard Album Chart.
In the early 1980s, filming took place in a number of films, thanks to which the singer received the Golden Globe Award. During this time period, Linda published Get Closer. Interestingly, this is the first LP that has not been certified platinum. Alas, it took only 31st position on Billboard. The singer was not upset and went on a tour of North America.
In 1983, the presentation of the 12th album took place. We are talking about the collection What's New. The LP was certified platinum three times. The highlight of the album was that its tracks were sustained in the popular jazz musical direction.
Nelson Riddle helped work on the singer's 12th studio album. The record became the second part of the jazz trilogy between Linda and the composer.
Linda Ronstadt: Life in the 90s
In the late 1980s, Linda presented the collection Canciones de Mi Padre to fans of her work. The composition of the record included traditional tunes of Mexican folk songs. With this work, Linda managed to reveal the beauty of this culture. Musical critics reacted ambiguously to the novelty, which cannot be said about the "fans" of the singer.
In the same period of time, Linda returned to her usual pop sound. This transition is perfectly audible in Somewhere Out There. Bright arrangements and a chic voice of the performer did not go unnoticed by fans.
At the end of 1990, Linda performed at a concert that was dedicated to the anniversary of John Lennon. She took a short break and presented the LP Winter Light three years later. The new works sounded notes of new age. Compared to Linda's other works, the new LP cannot be called a success.
From that moment Linda took long breaks. The singer released a new LP only in the mid-1990s. It was not as successful as the previous albums and reached almost the last position on the Billboard chart.
Linda Ronstadt: the end of a creative career
In the late 1990s, the singer's popularity declined. Despite this, she presented the album Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions, which in her compositions revealed such a direction as folk rock. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award. Meanwhile, Linda went on a big tour.
In the early 2000s, she ended her contract with Elektra/Asylum Records. Linda moved under the wing of Warner Music. On this label, she released only one longplay. The last album was also a "failure". The singer contributed to the San Patricio of The Chieftains.
In 2011, in one of her interviews, Linda told her fans the sad news. It turned out that the famous singer is retired. This decision was difficult for the woman. Leaving the stage is a forced measure. Linda's Parkinson's disease began to progress.
Linda Ronstadt: interesting facts
- Linda's grandfather invented the toaster.
- During her creative career, Linda received 11 Grammy awards.
- From 2005 to 2012 the singer began to lose her voice due to Parkinson's disease. But she still performed and recorded albums.
- The singer had a dizzying affair with the governor of California.
- She has two adopted children.
Details of the personal life of the singer
Linda spent her youth on the stage. She devoted herself to what she loves - music. The singer has two adopted children, whose names are Clementine and Carlos.
At one time, she met with director George Lucas and California Governor Jerry Brown. Both novels did not occupy an important place in Linda's heart. The woman did not dare to connect her life with at least one man. She never married.
Linda Ronstadt at present
The singer lives in San Francisco. She leads a moderate lifestyle. If he appears on stage, it is only to give an interview. In 2019, the presentation of the autobiographical film Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice took place. A documentary film about the fate and career of a talented and famous singer.
In the film, the singer says the words:
“I don't sing anymore. But I'm still making music..."
