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Hand Sown ... Home Grown

Linda Ronstadt · 1969

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

A blend of heartfelt folk and country aesthetics delivered through Ronstadt's soulful, emotive voice.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • soulful afternoon listening
  • easygoing sing-along vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 17, 1969, 'Hand Sown ... Home Grown' was Linda Ronstadt's debut album, marking her transition from the folk scene in Los Angeles into a solo career. At this point, she was still relatively unknown but had begun to establish herself with her unique vocal style, which would later catapult her to fame in the 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Emmylou Harris· Joni Mitchell· Carole King

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Baby, You've Been on My Mind 2:36
  • 2 Silver Threads and Golden Needles 2:24
  • 3 Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad 2:46
  • 4 A Number and a Name 3:07
  • 5 The Only Mama That'll Walk the Line 2:26
  • 6 The Long Way Around 2:22
  • 7 Break My Mind 2:55
  • 8 I'll Be Your Baby Tonight 3:47
  • 9 It's About Time 3:09
  • 10 We Need a Whole Lot More of Jesus (and a Lot Less Rock & Roll) 2:33
  • 11 The Dolphins 4:06

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