Greatest Hits I & II

~ Release by Linda Ronstadt (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Combines 2 earlier individual releases (both vinyl & CD) onto a single CD

Annotation last modified on 2017-07-20 17:56 UTC.

Tracklist

1CD
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1You’re No Good
recording engineer:
Val Garay (from 1974-06 until 1974-09) and David Hassinger (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher, Jay Faires and Tricia Holloway
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
drums (drum set), electric piano and percussion:
Andrew Gold (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
electric guitar:
Ed Black (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
solo electric guitar:
Andrew Gold (from 1974-04 until 1974-09)
background vocals:
Clydie King (from 1974-06 until 1974-09) and Shirley Matthews (Canadian pop singer) (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
strings arranger:
Gregory Rose
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1974, in 2006) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1974, in 2013)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
part of:
New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 38)
cover recording of:
You’re No Good (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
lyricist and composer:
Clint Ballard, Jr.
publisher:
Beardog Publishing, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Edwin H. Morris & Co. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.)
4.753:47
2Silver Threads and Golden Needles2:28
3Desperado
engineer:
John Haeny
producer:
J.D. Souther
mixer:
Al Schmitt
bass:
Chris Ethridge
drums (drum set):
Dennis St. John
electric guitar:
J.D. Souther
piano:
Spooner Oldham
trombone:
Gail Martin
trumpet:
Darrell Leonard and Mac Johnson
background vocals:
Clydie King, Sherlie Matthews (US vocalist) and Marti McCall (session vocalist)
horn and strings arranger:
Jim Ed Norman
cover recording of:
Desperado
writer:
Glenn Frey (US musician/singer/songwriter, member of the Eagles) and Don Henley
publisher:
Benchmark Music, Cass County Music, Kicking Bear, Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH (2017 – present), Red Cloud Music, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and Warner Bros. Music GmbH (publisher) (in 1981)
3:34
4Love Is a Rose
engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
acoustic guitar and handclaps:
Andrew Gold
banjo:
Herb Pedersen
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
drums (drum set):
Russ Kunkel (session drummer)
fiddle:
David Lindley
handclaps, shakers and tambourine:
Peter Asher
harmonica:
Jim Connor (US folk/country composer, singer and musician)
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt), Andrew Gold and Herb Pedersen
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt
cover recording of:
Love Is a Rose
lyricist and composer:
Neil Young (Canadian singer, songwriter & musician)
publisher:
Silver Fiddle Music
is based on:
Dance, Dance, Dance
52:47
5That’ll Be the Day
engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
drums (drum set):
Michael Botts
electric guitar:
Andrew Gold and Waddy Wachtel
handclaps:
Linda Ronstadt
wood block:
Peter Asher
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) and Andrew Gold
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1976)
cover recording of:
That’ll Be the Day
writer:
Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Norman Petty
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Nor-Va-Jak Music, Inc, Peermusic (UK) Limited, Southern Music (publisher), Wren Music Co. and MPL Communications (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company) (in 1976)
52:34
6Long Long Time
engineer:
Lee Hazin and Elliot Mazer
producer:
Elliot Mazer
bass and harpsichord:
Norbert Putnam
fiddle:
Buddy Spicher (American country and bluegrass fiddle player)
guitar:
Pete Wade
steel guitar:
Weldon Myrick
arranger:
Elliot Mazer and Norbert Putnam
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time (number: 171)
recording of:
Long Long Time
lyricist and composer:
Gary White (Texas musician and songwriter)
publisher:
RCA Music
44:23
7Different Drum
engineer:
Peter Abbott (US recording engineer) and John Krause (1950s US engineer)
producer:
Nick Venet
acoustic guitar:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt), Bernie Leadon and Al Viola
bass:
Lyle Ritz
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos)
harpsichord:
Don Randi
performer:
Linda Ronstadt
cover recording of:
Different Drum
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
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8When Will I Be Loved?
recording engineer:
Val Garay and David Hassinger
engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
cowbell:
Peter Asher
drums (drum set):
Russ Kunkel (session drummer)
guitar family and tambourine:
Andrew Gold
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt), Andrew Gold and Linda Ronstadt
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1974, in 2013)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
When Will I Be Loved? (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
lyricist and composer:
Phil Everly
publisher:
Acuff-Rose (BMI), Everly and Sons Music Publishing (BMI) and MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
52:11
9Love Has No Pride
engineer:
John Haeny
producer:
John Boylan
mixer:
Al Schmitt
bass:
Michael Bowden
drums (drum set):
Mickey McGee
electric guitar:
Richard Bowden (guitarist and songwriter) and Andy Johnson (US guitarist)
electric piano:
John Boylan
steel guitar:
Sneaky Pete
background vocals:
Ginger Holladay (American singer-songwriter) and Mary Holliday
strings arranger:
Jimmie Haskell
cover recording of:
Love Has No Pride
writer:
Eric Kaz and Libby Titus
publisher:
Glasco Music Company
4:17
10Heat Wave
acoustic guitar, congas, drums (drum set), electric guitar, handclaps and piano:
Andrew Gold
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
handclaps:
Peter Asher
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) and Andrew Gold
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt
cover recording of:
(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Songs Musikverlag GmbH, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Jobete Music Ltd, Stone Agate Music and Stone Agate Music Division
2:47
11It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
recording engineer:
Val Garay and David Hassinger
engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
acoustic guitar:
Bob Warford
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Andrew Gold
harmonica:
Jimmie Fadden
percussion:
Peter Asher
steel guitar:
Sneaky Pete
background vocals:
Linda Ronstadt and Wendy Waldman
strings arranger:
Gregory Rose
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2013)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
It Doesn’t Matter Anymore (from 1974-06 until 1974-09)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Anka (Canadian singer, songwriter and actor)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Robert Mellin Ltd.
3:29
12Tracks of My Tears
engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
acoustic guitar, electric guitar and tambourine:
Andrew Gold
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
cabasa:
Peter Asher
drums (drum set):
David Kemper
electric guitar:
Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch)
steel guitar:
Dan Dugmore
background vocals:
Peter Asher, Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt), Don Francisco (contemporary Christian music), Andrew Gold and Herb Pedersen
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt
strings arranger:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger)
cover recording of:
The Tracks of My Tears
writer:
Warren “Pete” Moore, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Tarplin
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Jobete Music Co., Inc.
sub-publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
3:14
13It’s So Easy
recording engineer:
Val Garay (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
assistant engineer:
Mark Howlett
producer:
Peter Asher
mixer:
Val Garay
acoustic guitar:
Dan Dugmore (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
bass guitar [bass]:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
clavinet:
Don Grolnick (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
drums (drum set):
Rick Marotta (US drummer/percussionist) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
electric guitar:
Waddy Wachtel (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
background vocals:
Peter Asher (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22), Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22), Linda Ronstadt (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22) and Waddy Wachtel (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1977, in 2017) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2017)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 90)
cover recording of:
It’s So Easy (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
writer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Norman Petty
publisher:
Melody Lane Publications Inc., Wren Music Co. and MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) (in 1958)
42:27
14I Can’t Let Go
recording engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Bob Glaub (in 1979-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Russell Kunkel (session drummer) (in 1979-11)
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore (in 1979-11) and Mark Goldenberg (in 1979-11)
keyboard:
Bill Payne (in 1979-11)
solo electric guitar:
Mark Goldenberg (in 1979-11)
tambourine:
Peter Asher (in 1979-11)
recorded at:
Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979-11)
cover recording of:
I Can't Let Go (in 1979-11)
writer:
Al Gorgoni and Chip Taylor (US singer/songwriter)
publisher:
April Music AB (Swedish subsidiary of April Music), EMI Blackwood Music Inc., M. Carey Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
52:43
15Hurt So Bad
recording engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Bob Glaub (in 1979-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Russell Kunkel (session drummer) (in 1979-11)
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore (in 1979-11) and Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch) (in 1979-11)
keyboard:
Bill Payne (in 1979-11)
solo electric guitar:
Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch) (in 1979-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Records (not for release label use! please use its imprint “Elektra” instead) (in 1980), Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1980) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1980)
recorded at:
Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979-11)
cover recording of:
Hurt So Bad (in 1979-11)
writer:
Bobby Wilding (US songwriter), Bobby Hart and Teddy Randazzo
publisher:
Embassy Music Corporation, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Teddy Randazzo Music and Vogue Music
53:11
16Blue Bayou
recording engineer and mixer:
Val Garay
assistant engineer:
Mark Howlett
producer:
Peter Asher
acoustic guitar:
Waddy Wachtel (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
bass guitar [bass] and mandolin:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
cowbell, drums (drum set) and electronic drum set [syn-drums]:
Rick Marotta (US drummer/percussionist) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
electric piano:
Don Grolnick (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
marimba:
Steve Forman (US percussionist) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
steel guitar:
Dan Dugmore (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22) and Don Henley (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1977), WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1978) and Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2017)
recorded at:
Sound Factory, LA (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 61)
cover recording of:
Blue Bayou (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
lyricist:
Joe Melson (in 1963) and Roy Orbison (in 1963)
composer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (in 1961)
4.253:54
17How Do I Make You?
recording engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Bob Glaub (in 1979-11)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Russell Kunkel (session drummer) (in 1979-11)
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore (in 1979-11) and Mark Goldenberg (in 1979-11)
keyboard:
Bill Payne (in 1979-11)
solo electric guitar:
Mark Goldenberg (in 1979-11)
background vocals:
Mark Goldenberg (in 1979-11) and Nicolette Larson (in 1979-11)
recorded at:
Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979-11)
recording of:
How Do I Make You (in 1979-11)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Steinberg
4.652:19
18Back in the USA
recording engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Russell Kunkel (session drummer)
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore and Waddy Wachtel
piano:
Don Grolnick
background vocals:
Peter Asher, Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) and Waddy Wachtel
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra Entertainment (company, DO NOT USE as release label, for releases use “Elektra”) (in 1978) and Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1978-05)
cover recording of:
Back in the U.S.A.
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
52:58
19Ooh Baby Baby
recording engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
alto saxophone [alto sax]:
David Sanborn
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Russell Kunkel (session drummer)
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore
piano:
Don Grolnick
background vocals:
Jim Gilstrap and John Lehman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1978-05)
cover recording of:
Ooo Baby Baby
writer:
Warren “Pete” Moore and Smokey Robinson
publisher:
Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.), Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
53:18
20Poor Poor Pitiful Me
recording engineer and mixer:
Val Garay
assistant engineer:
Mark Howlett
producer:
Peter Asher
acoustic guitar:
Dan Dugmore
bass guitar [bass]:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
clavinet:
Don Grolnick
drums (drum set) and electronic drum set [syn-drums]:
Rick Marotta (US drummer/percussionist)
electric guitar:
Waddy Wachtel
maracas and tambourine:
Peter Asher
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) and Larry Hagler
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1977, in 2017) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2017)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
cover recording of:
Poor Poor Pitiful Me (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
lyricist and composer:
Warren Zevon
publisher:
Zevon Music Inc. (BMI), Darkroom Music (in 1973) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1973)
43:39
21Tumbling Dice
recording engineer and mixer:
Val Garay
assistant engineer:
Mark Howlett
producer:
Peter Asher
bass guitar [bass]:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
drums (drum set):
Rick Marotta (US drummer/percussionist)
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore and Waddy Wachtel
piano:
Don Grolnick
solo slide guitar:
Waddy Wachtel
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) and Waddy Wachtel
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1977, in 2017) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2017)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
cover recording of:
Tumbling Dice (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
written in:
France
writer:
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Promopub. B.V. and Schaltone B.V. (in 1977)
43:04
22Just One Look
recording engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
cowbell and tambourine:
Peter Asher
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Russell Kunkel (session drummer)
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore and Waddy Wachtel
piano:
Don Grolnick
background vocals:
Pat Henderson, Sherlie Matthews (US vocalist) and Linda Ronstadt
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1978-05)
cover recording of:
Just One Look
writer:
Gregory Carroll and Doris Payne
publisher:
Leosong Copyright Service Ltd., T.S. Music Ltd., Universal Music–MGB Songs, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:13
23Someone to Lay Down Beside Me
recording engineer:
Val Garay
producer:
Peter Asher
bass:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt)
cello:
Dennis Karmazyn
clavinet and piano:
Andrew Gold
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Michael Botts
electric guitar:
Dan Dugmore
background vocals:
Karla Bonoff (singer-songwriter), Linda Ronstadt and Wendy Waldman
conductor:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger)
strings arranger:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger)
concertmaster:
Charles Veal (violinist, conductor and arranger)
recorded at:
Sound Factory (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1976-03)
edit of:
Someone to Lay Down Beside Me by Linda Ronstadt
recording of:
Someone to Lay Down Beside Me
lyricist and composer:
Karla Bonoff (singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Sky Harbor Music and 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
4:01