Linda Ronstadt - Simple Dreams (2LP, 45 tours, 200g)
Linda Ronstadt – lead vocals, backing vocals (A1, D3), acoustic guitar (B2, D3), arrangements (B2, D3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Linda Rondstadt]
Dolly Parton – harmony vocals (B2)
Don Henley – backing vocals (C1)
Larry Hagler – backing vocals (C2)
JD Souther – backing vocals (D1)
Herb Pedersen – backing vocals (D3)
Dan Dugmore – acoustic guitar (A1-2, C2), steel guitar (A3, C1), electric guitar (D2)
Waddy Wachtel – electric guitar (A1-2, C2-D2), backing vocals (A1-2, D2), acoustic guitar (A2, B2, C1, D1), slide guitar solo (D2)
Mike Auldridge – dobro (B2, D3)
Don Grolnick – clavinet (A1, C2), organ (A2), electric piano (A3, C1), acoustic piano (B1, D3)
Kenny Edwards – bass guitar (A1-3, C1-D2), backing vocals (A1-2, C1-2, D2-3), mandolin (B1)
Rick Marotta – drums (A1-3, C1-2, D2), syndrums (A2, C1-2), shaker (A3), cowbell (C1)
Steve Forman – marimba (C1)
Peter Asher – backing vocals (A1, D1, D3), tambourine (C2), maracas (C2)
David Campbell – string arrangements (A3), viola (A3)
Dennis Karmazyn – cello (A3)
Charles Veal – violin (A3)
Richard Feves – double bass (A3)
2 LP, Tip-on gatefold jacket by Stoughton Printing
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 200g
Record color : black
Speed : 45 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Asylum
Recorded May 23–July 22, 1977 at The Sound Factory, Hollywood by Val Garay
Mixed by Val Garay at The Sound Factory, Hollywood
Produced by Peter Asher
Remastered by Doug Sax and Robert Hadley at the Mastering Lab
Originally released in September 1977
Reissued in May 2022
Tracks:
Side A:
- It's So Easy
- Carmelita
- Simple Man, Simple Dream
Side B:
- Sorrow Lives Here
- I Never Will Marry
Side C:
- Blue Bayou
- Poor Poor Pitiful Me
Side D:
- Maybe I'm Right
- Tumbling Dice
- Old Paint
Awards:
TAS Super LP List! Special Merit: Informal
Reviews :
“Featuring a broader array of styles than any previous Linda Ronstadt record, Simple Dreams reconfirms her substantial talents as an interpretive singer. Ronstadt sings Dolly Parton ("I Never Will Marry") with the same conviction as the Rolling Stones ("Tumbling Dice"), and she manages to update Roy Orbison ("Blue Bayou") and direct attention to the caustic, fledgling singer/songwriter Warren Zevon ("Poor Poor Pitiful Me" and "Carmelita"). The consistently adventurous material and Ronstadt's powerful performance makes the record rival Heart Like a Wheel in sheer overall quality.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 , Discogs : 4.43 / 5