Simple Dreams A Musical Memoir

In this memoir, iconic singer Linda Ronstadt tells the captivating story of her forty-five-year career and unique musical journey. The narrative traces her life from her origins in Tucson, Arizona, where she was born into a musical family whose childhood was filled with diverse genres from Gilbert and Sullivan to Mexican folk music, to her rise to stardom in the Southern California music scene of the 1960s and '70s. Ronstadt details her arrival in Los Angeles just as the folk-rock movement was beginning to bloom, and how she helped define the musical style that dominated American music in the 1970s. She recounts her time as part of the coterie of like-minded artists who played at the famed Troubadour club, noting that one of her early backup bands went on to become the Eagles. The book reveals the eclectic and fascinating journey that led to her long-lasting success, covering her vast exploration of musical styles and offering stories behind many of her beloved songs.

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