The Stone Poneys
Linda Ronstadt · 1967
27 min · 11 tracks · country · folk · pop rock
A blend of folk harmonies and gentle melodies that evoke the warmth of summer days.
Why this album works
This album is significant for featuring the hit single 'Different Drum,' which reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It helped pave the way for Ronstadt's future success and her role in popularizing the California folk-rock sound during the late 1960s.
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'The Stone Poneys' marked Linda Ronstadt's debut album, introducing her unique voice and style to the music scene. At this point, she was a relatively unknown artist but soon gained recognition for her interpretation of folk-rock tunes and her emotive singing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Carnes· Olivia Newton-John· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweet Summer Blue and Gold Standout 2:18
- 2 If I Were You Standout 1:58
- 3 Just a Little Bit of Rain Standout 2:20
- 4 Bicycle Song 1:53
- 5 Orion 3:20
- 6 Wild About My Lovin' 3:50
- 7 Back Home 2:00
- 8 Meredith (On My Mind) 2:10
- 9 Train and the River 2:20
- 10 All the Beautiful Things 1:55
- 11 2:10 Train 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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