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This is an often over-looked album. Linda Ronstadt sings a wonderful variety of music, and this album is as good as "Get Closer". It's surprising it didn't achieve the same popularity. Ronstadt's musical range is outstanding and her voice is in top form. I learned classical style (operatic-type) singing when I began, and my teacher recommended listening and implementing Ronstadt's pop style as an alternate genre. She told me Ronstadt had the most impressive octave range of any singer and to try to emulate that; she was right, it was extremely helpful; you can really use full-voice with these songs, yet learn the softer, delicate nuances that makes someone a great singer. Prisoner in Disguise, Get Closer, the Nelson Riddle Albums (Round Midnight, etc.) and Canciones del Padre are not just for listening, but are a fabulous teaching tool for any voice student, with excellent choices for your repertoire. "Tracks of my Tears" is great; "Prisoner in Disguise" and "Silver-Blue" are my personal favorites; Ronstadt's take on Dolly Parton's theme "I will Always Love You" is done in Ronstadt's own inimitable style and, as a singer, will really make you stretch and work those vocal chords! If you like country, "Love is a Rose" and "Hey Mister, That's me Up on the Jukebox" are easy starter songs and good ones to add to your singing repertoire. I highly recommend all her albums.Read full review
I've always liked Linda Ronstadt, as far back as the Stone Phoneys days to Long Long Time to Emmy Lou and Dolly days to Arron Neville and beyond. She has her own way of doing a song and making it her own! Every great singer is equal in that regard, so saying this is nothing new, but that puts her in a unique category, doesn't it?
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I'm starting to become a big Linda Ronstadt fan and wanted to learn more of her music. Good CD for a drive. --Nice if you like classic country. Lots of good songs. Only one track I disliked.
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There are lots of great songs on this CD. This album is from the height of her career.
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Great songs!! Linda has a beautiful voice!!
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