On Feb. 15, 1975, Linda Ronstadt topped the U.S. singles chart with a song she never wanted to record in the first place.

Linda Ronstadt Never Expected This ’60s Song to Make Her a Star originally appeared on Parade. In 1965, Linda Ronstadt was still finding her voice as a performer when she teamed up with Kenny Edwards ...

There was no bigger pop artist in the ‘70s than Linda Ronstadt. Possessed of a voice that was equally adept at tackling feisty rockers and heart-rending ballads, Ronstadt also thrived because of her ...

I played fiddle on the title track. ‘It wouldn’t be until 1974 that Linda would release ‘You’re No Good’ and ‘The Dark End of the Street’ on her album, Heart like a Wheel, named after the title song.

Linda Ronstadt will soon be honored at a Country Music Hall of Fame concert featuring Trisha Yearwood, James Taylor and others. Dubbed the “Queen of Country Rock” by the Country Music Hall of Fame, ...