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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101451668724
ISBN-139781451668728
eBay Product ID (ePID)159895906
Product Key Features
Book TitleSimple Dreams : a Musical Memoir
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicWomen, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorLinda Ronstadt
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight15.5 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-009309
ReviewsTrue to her subtitle, Ms. Ronstadt delivers a life story stitched to the sails of her eclectic musical voyaging. . . . She has found another way to tell a story: through this winning and informative book, in which her intelligence, passion, humor and commitment shine forth from every page., Ronstadt revisits, with a mixture of fine-grained insight and personal modesty, one of the most remarkable and wide-ranging singing careers in the last century of American popular music., For anyone fascinated by the cross-pollination of musical talent in Los Angeles' buzzing pre-corporate rock scene, Ronstadt's front-row seat offers a prime view. . . . While this bird can no longer sing, on the page she can still fly., eoeFor anyone fascinated by the cross-pollination of musical talent in Los Angeles' buzzing pre-corporate rock scene, Ronstadt's front-row seat offers a prime view. . . . While this bird can no longer sing, on the page she can still fly.e
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal782.42164092 B
SynopsisIn this memoir, iconic singer Linda Ronstadt weaves together a captivating story of her origins in Tucson, Arizona, and her rise to stardom in the Southern California music scene of the 1960s and '70s. Tracing the timeline of her remarkable life, Linda Ronstadt, whose forty-five year career has encompassed a wide array of musical styles, weaves together a captivating story of her origins in Tucson, Arizona, and her rise to stardom in the Southern California music scene of the 1960s and '70s. Linda Ronstadt was born into a musical family, and her childhood was filled with everything from Gilbert and Sullivan to Mexican folk music to jazz and opera. Her artistic curiosity blossomed early, and she and her siblings began performing their own music for anyone who would listen. Now, in this beautifully crafted memoir, Ronstadt tells the story of her wide-ranging and utterly unique musical journey. Ronstadt arrived in Los Angeles just as the folkrock movement was beginning to bloom, setting the stage for the development of country-rock. As part of the coterie of like-minded artists who played at the famed Troubadour club in West Hollywood, she helped define the musical style that dominated American music in the 1970s. One of her early backup bands went on to become the Eagles, and Linda went on to become the most successful female artist of the decade. In Simple Dreams , Ronstadt reveals the eclectic and fascinating journey that led to her long-lasting success, including stories behind many of her beloved songs. And she describes it all in a voice as beautiful as the one that sang "Heart Like a Wheel"--longing, graceful, and authentic., Tracing the timeline of her remarkable life, Linda Ronstadt, whose forty-five year career has encompassed a wide array of musical styles, weaves together a captivating story of her origins in Tucson, Arizona, and her rise to stardom in the Southern California music scene of the 1960s and '70s. Linda Ronstadt was born into a musical family, and her childhood was filled with everything from Gilbert and Sullivan to Mexican folk music to jazz and opera. Her artistic curiosity blossomed early, and she and her siblings began performing their own music for anyone who would listen. Now, in this beautifully crafted memoir, Ronstadt tells the story of her wide-ranging and utterly unique musical journey. Ronstadt arrived in Los Angeles just as the folkrock movement was beginning to bloom, setting the stage for the development of country-rock. As part of the coterie of like-minded artists who played at the famed Troubadour club in West Hollywood, she helped define the musical style that dominated American music in the 1970s. One of her early backup bands went on to become the Eagles, and Linda went on to become the most successful female artist of the decade. In Simple Dreams , Ronstadt reveals the eclectic and fascinating journey that led to her long-lasting success, including stories behind many of her beloved songs. And she describes it all in a voice as beautiful as the one that sang "Heart Like a Wheel"-longing, graceful, and authentic., Linda Ronstadt's charming memoir about her education as a singer, from humble origins in rural Arizona to performing at Madison Square Garden.
LC Classification NumberML420.R8753A3 2013
Bewertungen und Rezensionen
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- 06. Sep. 2017
Good autobiography
This is a great, fast reading autobiography by one of the best singers of the last quarter of the past century. You can read this from beginnig to end or go through random chapters and still be entertained, and educated. The stories she has... just read the book!! Too bad the voice is gone.... but we still have her recordings.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 01. Nov. 2018
Linda Ronstadt: Simple Dreams
SO MUCH detail about the music business, each song, the arrangements, musicians and all the ins & outs of making the records in addition to all the people who worked with Linda Ronstadt. I would have liked to read more personal info about Linda rather than just the music end of things. She didn't go into her relationships, only mentioned a little bit about Jerry Brown. She did write about her early days growing up in Arizona and her love of horses. If someone is really interested in the music industry, there is a lot of info about which songs she chose & why, the places she performed, and the many influences that caused her to explore many kinds of music. She briefly mentions her encounters with musicians and record producers, her experience with Jim Morrison and her connections with so many famous musicians from the Eagles to Emmylou Harris to Aaron Neville. Her Nelson Riddle connection and her Broadway appearances were interesting.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Okt. 2023
If you're a fan, you'll love this book.
I've been a fan from the beginning. You can hear her voice as you read the book. Great chronicle of Linda's musical life.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Jan. 2021
Must read for any real Ronstadt fan!
Great book, easy read it’s a must read for any Linda Ronstadt fan. If you’re looking for private dish and dirt you’re not going to get it here. If you are looking for some insight into this tremendously talented young lady and her music this is a great book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Jun. 2021
It’s real.
I’m not so sure that I would use the word compelling to describe it, and in fact when my daughter started to read it I became a little uncomfortable with all the mention of drugs and Socialism and Linda Ronstadt lifestyle. But it is what it is and it tells a story whether complementaryTo her or not.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Apr. 2019
Amazing Book
It doesn’t get any better then Linda Ronstadt and to have her in her own words share her life with me.The making of one of worlds top star in music,I feel honored to read this amazing book if it would have been signed that would have been the icing on the cake but Thank you Linda Ronstadt for sharing your life with me.God Bless AndresBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 28. Mär. 2018
A little boring
I love Linda Ronstadt’s music, but this book was a little boring. More like a diary of her experiences in life. I was looking forward to the end...It did not hold my interest very well.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 10. Mai. 2024
totaly fitting the book.
Well written a great story from a great performer whose music will outlast all of us.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Feb. 2019
Linda’s amazing life.
I love this book. It’s a real page turner. For the true Linda Ronstadt fan, this book is a must for your bookcase.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 07. Jan. 2020
A great read
Great book with lots of backstage comments. She presents a n honest commentary on many things.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
