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Released 50 years ago

Hasten Down the Wind

Linda Ronstadt · 1976

41 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · pop rock

Warm, introspective melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics and Ronstadt's soulful vocals, embodying the essence of 1970s soft rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night reflections
  • emotional storytelling journeys
  • warm, soothing background ambiance
  • steady, contemplative pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in August 1976, 'Hasten Down the Wind' was Linda Ronstadt's fifth studio album and solidified her status as a leading figure in the soft rock genre. Following her commercial breakthrough with 'Heart Like a Wheel' in 1974, this album showcased her artistic growth, featuring a blend of country, folk, and pop influences that appealed to a broad audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Emmylou Harris· Joni Mitchell· Carole King

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lose Again 3:36
  • 2 The Tattler 3:58
  • 3 If He's Ever Near 3:17
  • 4 That'll Be the Day 2:33
  • 5 Lo Siento mi Vida 3:55
  • 6 Hasten Down the Wind 2:42
  • 7 Rivers of Babylon 0:53
  • 8 Give One Heart 4:07
  • 9 Try Me Again 3:57
  • 10 Crazy 4:00
  • 11 Down So Low 4:17
  • 12 Someone to Lay Down Beside Me 4:28

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