Simple Dreams by Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt's charming memoir about her education as a singer, from humble origins in rural Arizona to performing at Madison Square Garden.
“Engaging and interesting. . . entirely winning.” -- Jonathan Yardley * Washington Post *
“True 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.” -- Tom Nolan * Wall Street Journal *
“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.” * USA Today *
"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." * San Francisco Chronicle *
"Musical memories galore." * Boston Globe *
“A personable and engagingly written memoir… consistently interesting.” * Kirkus *
“A well-written glimpse into musical history as it was being made by Ronstadt and her peers.” * Publishers Weekly *
“True 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.” -- Tom Nolan * Wall Street Journal *
“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.” * USA Today *
"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." * San Francisco Chronicle *
"Musical memories galore." * Boston Globe *
“A personable and engagingly written memoir… consistently interesting.” * Kirkus *
“A well-written glimpse into musical history as it was being made by Ronstadt and her peers.” * Publishers Weekly *
Linda Ronstadt is the 11-time Grammy-winning singer of a number of rock and country standards. She lives in San Francisco with her family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781451668728 |
| ISBN 10 | 1451668724 |
| Title | Simple Dreams |
| Author | Linda Ronstadt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2013-11-21 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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