Linda Ronstadt: Artist Essentials

First released: 1974 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1974 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1974 Heart Like a Wheel program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1977 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1977 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Simple Dreams

Simple Dreams - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1977 Simple Dreams program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1974 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1974 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1974 Heart Like a Wheel program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1970 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1970 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Silk Purse

Silk Purse - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1970 Silk Purse program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1975 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1975 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Prisoner in Disguise

Prisoner in Disguise - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1975 Prisoner in Disguise program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1977 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1977 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Simple Dreams

Simple Dreams - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1977 Simple Dreams program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1976 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1976 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Hasten Down the Wind

Hasten Down the Wind - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1976 Hasten Down the Wind program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1977 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1977 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Simple Dreams

Simple Dreams - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1977 Simple Dreams program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1973 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1973 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Don't Cry Now

Don't Cry Now - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1973 Don't Cry Now program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1989 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1989 Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville duet recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
Role in this collection: Duet partner

Original album: Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind

Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1989 Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1978 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1978 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Living in the USA

Living in the USA - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1978 Living in the USA program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1975 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1975 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Prisoner in Disguise

Prisoner in Disguise - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1975 Prisoner in Disguise program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1980 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1980 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Mad Love

Mad Love - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1980 Mad Love program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1975 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1975 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Prisoner in Disguise

Prisoner in Disguise - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1975 Prisoner in Disguise program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1980 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1980 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Mad Love

Mad Love - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1980 Mad Love program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1976 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1976 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Hasten Down the Wind

Hasten Down the Wind - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1976 Hasten Down the Wind program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1977 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1977 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Simple Dreams

Simple Dreams - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1977 Simple Dreams program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1974 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1974 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1974 Heart Like a Wheel program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1974 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1974 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1974 Heart Like a Wheel program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1978 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1978 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Living in the USA

Living in the USA - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1978 Living in the USA program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1982 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1982 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Get Closer

Get Closer - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1982 Get Closer program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1983 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1983 studio recording with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Credit: Linda Ronstadt & The Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Role in this collection: Lead vocalist with orchestra

Original album: What's New

What's New - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1983 What's New program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1987 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1987 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Canciones de Mi Padre

Canciones de Mi Padre - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1987 Canciones de Mi Padre program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1987 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1987 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Canciones de Mi Padre

Canciones de Mi Padre - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1987 Canciones de Mi Padre program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

First released: 1973 (year verified)

Year precision reflects the reviewed original release program. Reissues, remasters, later single campaigns and annual-list placement do not reset the original recording year.

Recording: Original 1973 studio recording
Credit: Linda Ronstadt
Role in this collection: Primary artist

Original album: Don't Cry Now

Don't Cry Now - licensed original program
The licensed album page and embedded album/track metadata identify the original 1973 Don't Cry Now program and selected recordings. The artist's official release index independently agrees on the album year. Track upload metadata was inspected for conflicts and is not treated by itself as an original-release certificate; only supported year precision is used. | Reviewed 2026-10-19

Linda Ronstadt - official release chronology
The official release index explicitly gives Silk Purse 1970, Don't Cry Now 1973, Heart Like a Wheel 1974, Prisoner in Disguise 1975, Hasten Down the Wind 1976, Simple Dreams 1977, Living in the USA 1978, Mad Love 1980, Get Closer 1982, What's New 1983, Canciones de Mi Padre 1987 and Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind 1989, and links the licensed programs. It does not by itself establish earlier single dates. | Reviewed 2026-10-19