Simple Dreams
Linda Ronstadt · 1977
32 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat rock inflected with country textures and Ronstadt's powerful vocals.
Simple Dreams is an album by Linda Ronstadt, released in 1977. A blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat rock inflected with country textures and Ronstadt's powerful vocals. 'Simple Dreams' reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and became one of the best-selling albums of its time. The album's lead single, 'Blue Bayou', received critical acclaim and has since been regarded as one of Ronstadt's signature songs, influencing countless artists in the country and pop rock spheres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Simple Dreams sound like?
A blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat rock inflected with country textures and Ronstadt's powerful vocals. Rooted in country and folk.
What makes Simple Dreams by Linda Ronstadt notable?
'Simple Dreams' reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and became one of the best-selling albums of its time. The album's lead single, 'Blue Bayou', received critical acclaim and has since been regarded as one of Ronstadt's signature songs, influencing countless artists in the country and pop rock spheres. By the time 'Simple Dreams' was released in September 1977, Linda Ronstadt had established herself as a leading figure in the pop-rock world following her breakthrough albums 'Heart Like a Wheel' and 'Hasten Down the Wind'. This album marked her commercial peak, featuring hits that showcased her versatility across genres while solidifying her status as a crossover artist.
How many songs are on Simple Dreams?
Simple Dreams has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 It's So Easy Standout 2:29
- 2 Carmelita 3:07
- 3 Simple Man, Simple Dream 3:13
- 4 Sorrow Lives Here 2:57
- 5 I Never Will Marry 3:14
- 6 Blue Bayou Standout 4:00
- 7 Poor, Poor Pitiful Me Standout 3:44
- 8 Maybe I'm Right 3:07
- 9 Tumbling Dice 3:09
- 10 Old Paint 3:04
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