Heart Like a Wheel
Linda Ronstadt
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You're No Good | Linda Ronstadt | 3:44 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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It Doesn't Matter Anymore | Linda Ronstadt | 3:26 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Faithless Love | Linda Ronstadt | 3:15 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Dark End of the Street | Linda Ronstadt | 3:55 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Heart Is Like a Wheel | Linda Ronstadt | 3:10 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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When Will I Be Loved? | Linda Ronstadt | 2:04 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Willing | Linda Ronstadt | 3:02 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) | Linda Ronstadt | 2:45 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Keep Me from Blowing Away | Linda Ronstadt | 3:10 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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You Can Close Your Eyes | Linda Ronstadt | 3:09 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Songs |
Album Review
Following the same formula as her early records, Heart Like a Wheel doesn't appear to be a great breakthrough on the surface. However, Ronstadt comes into her own on this mix of oldies and contemporary classics. Backed by a fleet of Los Angeles musicians, Ronstadt sings with vigor and passion, helping bring the music alive. But what really makes Heart Like a Wheel a breakthrough is the inventive arrangements that producer Peter Asher, Ronstadt, and the studio musicians have developed. Finding the right note for each song — whether it's the soulful reworking of "When Will I Be Loved," the hit "You're No Good," or the laid-back folk-rock of "Willing" — the musicians help turn Heart Like a Wheel into a veritable catalog of Californian soft rock, and it stands as a landmark of '70s mainstream pop/rock.
Customer Reviews
One of the best albums of the 70s
This is an amazing album, bringing together the work of many great songwriters, studio musicians, and of course Linda Ronstadt, under the amazing eye (and ear) of producer Peter Asher. This was Linda's breakthrough, and as far as I'm concerned, still the high-water mark of her career. Passionate and sad love songs, country remakes, and a couple of hot-rockin' hits make for an unbeatable mix. I have been listening to this album for over 35 years and never tire of it.
Linda's Breakthrough Album
I was first exposed to Linda Ronstadt through her contributions to the American Tail movies, but I didn't really get into her until I heard her take on "You're No Good." I love this song. It has a heavy musical atmosphere and infectious rhythm and vocals, and it remains one of my personal favorite Linda Ronstadt tunes. The rest of the album is pretty good too. I'm not the biggest fan of country, but Linda makes most of the country remake songs tolerable, and her rock tunes are enjoyable as well. While I do feel that most of Ronstadt's albums are kinda uneven and inconsistent, I think the stuff that works on them works really well, and there's definitely a lot of nice songs on this one.
I will say that in an article I read, Linda mentioned that she wasn't a fan of her pop-rock records and never thought of herself as a rock singer, being more interested in songs like "Heart Like A Wheel". If that's the case, my opinions oppose hers. Even if it is the title track, I can't stand "Heart Like A Wheel", and I think it's a lifeless, dull and totally forgettable song. It and "Keep Me From Blowing Away" are the two songs from this album I could probably do without and they're the two weakest songs on the album in my opinion. But I'm sure others will like them.
Either way, it's a really good album. The songwriters and studio musicians who accompanied Linda helped to make this album the success it was. Even if the album as a whole might not appeal to some people, there's definitely a chance they'll find some songs that they like. I know that I found what I like from it.
Biography
Born: July 15, 1946 in Tucson, AZ
Genre: Pop
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Linda Ronstadt
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Don't Know Much | Cry Like a Rainstorm - Howl Like the Wind | 3:31 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Blue Bayou | Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | 3:51 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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When Will I Be Loved? | Linda Ronstadt: Greatest Hits | 2:09 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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All My Life | Cry Like a Rainstorm - Howl Like the Wind | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Different Drum | Linda Ronstadt: Greatest Hits | 2:37 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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You're No Good | Linda Ronstadt: Greatest Hits | 3:44 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Blue Bayou (Remastered) | Rhino Hi-Five: Linda Ronstadt - EP | 3:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Poor, Poor Pitiful Me | Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | 3:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Long, Long Time | Linda Ronstadt: Greatest Hits | 4:22 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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It's So Easy | Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | 2:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Pop, Music, Vocal, Rock, Southern Rock, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Pop/Rock, Psychedelic
- Released: 1974
- ℗ 1985 Capitol Records, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
