Greatest Hits, Volume 2 cover

Greatest Hits, Volume 2

Linda Ronstadt

34 min · 11 tracks · country · folk · pop rock

A rich tapestry of emotive ballads and upbeat rock, showcasing Ronstadt's versatile vocal prowess across genres.

Why this album works

'Greatest Hits, Volume 2' solidified Ronstadt's status as a crossover artist, achieving platinum status and reaching number one on the Billboard charts. The album includes significant tracks like 'Blue Bayou,' which became emblematic of her ability to blend pop and country, influencing countless artists in the genre.
Career context
Released in 1980, 'Greatest Hits, Volume 2' comes at a pivotal moment in Linda Ronstadt's career, following her commercial peak with the album 'Heart Like a Wheel' in 1974. By this time, she had firmly established herself as a leading figure in country rock and pop music, amassing a diverse catalog that encapsulated her wide-ranging influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Kim Carnes· Olivia Newton-John· Cher

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 It’s So Easy Standout 2:27
  • 2 I Can’t Let Go 2:43
  • 3 Hurt So Bad 3:12
  • 4 Blue Bayou Standout 3:54
  • 5 How Do I Make You 2:21
  • 6 Back in the U.S.A. 2:59
  • 7 Ooh Baby Baby Standout 3:18
  • 8 Poor, Poor Pitiful Me 3:41
  • 9 Tumbling Dice 3:05
  • 10 Just One Look 3:15
  • 11 Someone to Lay Down Beside Me 3:59

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