Linda Ronstadt Biography (1946-)
Full name, Linda Marie Ronstadt; born July 15, 1946, in Tucson, AZ; daughterof Gilbert and Ruthmary (maiden name, Copeman) Ronstadt. Addresses: Contact: c/o 9465 Wilshire Blvd., #430, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 5750 WilshireBlvd., #590, Los Angeles, CA 90036.; Office: c/o Elektra Records, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019-6908.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Singer, actress
- Birth Details
- July 15, 1946
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Stage Appearances
- Mabel, The Pirates of Penzance, Delacorte Theatre, New York City,1980, then Uris Theater, New York City, 1981
- Canciones de mi madre, 1988
- Mimi, La boheme, Public/Anspacher Theatre, New York City, 1984
- Television Appearances
- Specials
- Herself, The Darin Invasion, 1970
- The Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter, 1979
- Mad Love Concert, HBO, 1980
- Herself, Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (also known as Motown 25), 1983
- Hostess, Linda Ronstadt in Concert, HBO, 1984
- Kate and Anna McGarrigle in Concert, PBS, 1986
- The 28th Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1986
- The 20th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CBS, 1986
- Disney's Golden Anniversary of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (also known as Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs),NBC, 1987
- Viva Miami! The Night of Super Sounds, CBS, 1989
- The 31st Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1989
- A Latino Session, Cinemax, 1989
- Super Bowl Saturday Nite, CBS, 1990
- The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1990
- Host, Women Song, PBS, 1990
- San Miguel (archangel), La pastorela (also known as The Shepherd's Tale), PBS, 1991
- Herself, All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (also known as Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!), ABC, 1994
- The Songs of Six Families, PBS, 1994
- Herself, Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, The Disney Channel, 1995
- Herself, Songs of the Homeland, 1995
- Linda Rondstadt and Aaron Neville, PBS, 1996
- Narrator, Divine Mission: San Xavier Del Bac, PBS, 1998
- Episodic
- Herself, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, 1969, 1971
- Herself, The Mike Douglas Show, 1969
- The Johnny Cash Show, ABC, 1969-1971
- The Andy Williams Show, 1970
- Guest, The Midnight Special, 1972, 1973, 1975
- Herself, Cher, 1975
- Herself, Saturday Night Live, NBC, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1989
- Herself, The Muppet Show, 1980
- Late Night with David Letterman, 1983
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990
- Motown Revue, NBC, 1985
- "George Gershwin Remembered," American Masters, PBS, 1987
- La chata, Adelita, "Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution," From San Francisco, PBS, 1987
- Herself/member of Trio, "Episode 3," Dolly, 1987
- "Linda Ronstadt's Canciones di mi padre," Great Performances, PBS,1989
- Herself, "You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story," American Masters, PBS, 1990
- "Smokey Robinson," Motown on Showtime, Showtime, 1990
- Voice of herself, "Mr. Plow," The Simpsons, Fox, 1992
- Guest, Late Show with David Letterman, 1994, 1995, 1999
- Herself, The Martin Short Show, syndicated, 1999
- Also appeared as guest performer, Hee Haw; in Sesame Street, PBS; Evening at Pops.
- Television Work
- Series
- Theme song performer, "He's Only a Man," The Headmaster, 1970
- Film Appearances
- Concert performer, FM, Universal, 1978
- Mabel, The Pirates of Penzance (also known as The Slave of Duty), Universal, 1983
- Herself, The Return of Reuben Blades, Films Around the World, 1985
- Herself, Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll!, Universal, 1987
- Herself, Uncle Meat, 1987
- Herself, Classic Albums--Paul Simon: Graceland (documentary), 1997
- RECORDINGS
- Albums
- (With Stone Poneys) Evergreen, Capitol, 1967
- (With Stone Poneys) Evergreen, Volume II, Capitol, 1967
- (With Stone Poneys) Linda Ronstadt, the Stone Poneys, and Friends, Volume III, Capitol, 1968
- Hand Sown ... Home Grown, Capitol, 1969
- Silk Purse, Capitol, 1970
- Linda Ronstadt, Capitol, 1972
- Don't Cry Now, Asylum, 1973
- Heart Like a Wheel, Capitol, 1974
- Different Drum, Asylum, 1974
- Prisoner in Disguise, Asylum, 1975
- Hasten Down the Wind, Asylum, 1976
- Linda Ronstadt's Greatest Hits, Asylum, 1976
- (With Stone Poneys) The Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt, Capitol, 1976
- Simple Dreams, Asylum, 1977
- Blue Bayou, Asylum, 1977
- Retrospective, Asylum, 1977
- Living in the U.S.A., Asylum, 1978
- Mad Love, Asylum, 1980
- Linda Ronstadt's Greatest Hits, Volume II, Asylum, 1980
- (With others) The Pirates of Penzance (Broadway cast recording), 1981
- Get Closer, Asylum, 1982
- What's New?, Asylum, 1983
- Lush Life, Asylum, 1984
- For Sentimental Reasons, Asylum, 1986
- Prime of Life, Asylum, 1986
- Rockfile, Asylum, 1986
- (With Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris) Trio, Warner Bros., 1986
- 'Round Midnight: The Nelson Riddle Sessions, Asylum, 1987
- Canciones di mi padre, Asylum, 1987
- Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, Elektra, 1989
- Mas Canciones, Elektra, 1991
- Frenesi, Elektra, 1992
- Winter Light, Elektra, 1993
- Feels Like Home, 1995
- Dedicated to the One I Love, Elektra, 1996
- We Ran, 1998
- (With Harris & Parton) Trio 2, 1999
- (With others) The Prayer Circle, 1999
- Co-singer of song, "Funny How Time Slips Away," The Simpsons Yellow Album, 1998. Singles include "When Will I Be Loved," "Heat Wave," "Tracks of My Tears," "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)," "Don't Know Much," "All My Life," and "Blue Bayou."
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
- Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, Schirmer, 2001
- Claire, Vivian, Linda Rondstadt, 1978
- Dictionary of Hispanic Biography, Gale Research, 1996
- Moore, Mary Ellen, The Linda Rondstadt Scrapbook, 1978
- Billboard, January 18, 1992, p. 12; December 4, 1993, p. 15; August 21, 1999, p. 11