In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Choral Arrangements of
Linda Ronstadt

1988 - Grammy Winner - Song Of The Year

Singer. Born on July 14, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona. From a musically inclined family, Ronstadt left college to her dreams of being a singer in Los Angeles. Although she recorded and performed with the Stone Poneys and a solo artist for years, she finally found success with Heart Like a Wheel (1974). The album had several hits, including "You're No Good" and "When Will I Be Loved." The album went platinum-meaning it sold more than one million copies-as did her next few albums, establishing her as a music superstar during the 1970s.

In 1980s, Ronstadt tried her hand at pop standards, working with famed arranger Nelson Riddle. Together they put out three albums: Lush Life (1982), What's New (1983), and For Sentimental Reasons (1986). She also explored her Hispanic heritage by recording a Spanish-language album Canciones de Mi Padre (1987), which was filled with traditional Mexican songs like the ones her father loved. Two other Spanish-language albums followed-Mas Canciones (1990) and Frenesi (1992).

Ronstadt continues to experiment with different musical styles. In collaboration with Ann Savoy, she takes on Cajun music in her latest album Adieu False Heart (2006). While she still records new material and performs live, Ronstadt has slowed down a bit in recent years, choosing to spend more time with her family. She lives with her two adopted children in her hometown of Tucson.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Linda Ronstadt : Arrangements for Treble Voices

"When Will I Be Loved" - Originally recorded by the Everly Brothers and made an even bigger hit by Linda Ronstadt (#2, 1975), this gutsy girls' tune will be a super showcase for your SSA group. "Blue Bayou" - Linda Ronstadt flew to number three on the charts with this Roy Orbison hit. Feature a soloist or your soprano section in this relaxed arrangement by Mac Huff. "Tracks of My Tears" - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles first introduced this pop-hit in 1965 and Linda Ronstadt had a huge hit with it in 1975 followed by numerous singers thereafter. It's a soulful, laid-back arrangement that works well for women's groups. "It's So Easy" - 10-time Grammy Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt has performed it all: rock, country, opera, jazz and Latin. This Buddy Holly-penned single Ronstadt released at the height of her career in 1977 will easily sit with a choir looking for a country rock staple that sings with ease!

Songlist: When Will I Be Loved, Blue Bayou, Tracks of My Tears, It's So Easy

Linda Ronstadt : When Will I Be Loved

Written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, this popular song was a huge hit when the incomparable Linda Ronstadt covered it in 1975. This arrangement is straight-ahead fun with the energy and drive of the original recording. Well-written harmony will appeal to all mixed choirs as well as men's and women's ensembles as a pop choral for concert or show!

Mac Huff : When Will I Be Loved

Originally recorded by the Everly Brothers (#8, 1960) and made an even bigger hit by Linda Ronstadt (#2, 1975), this gutsy girls' tune will be a super showcase for your SSA group. Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Mac Huff : Blue Bayou

Linda Ronstadt flew to number three on the charts with this Roy Orbison hit. Feature a soloist or your soprano section in this relaxed arrangement by Mac Huff.

Linda Ronstadt : It's So Easy

10-time Grammy Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt has performed it all: rock, country, opera, jazz and Latin. This Buddy Holly-penned single Ronstadt released at the height of her career in 1977 will easily sit with a choir looking for a country rock staple that sings with ease!

Individual Folios

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Mac Huff : Blue Bayou

Linda Ronstadt flew to number three on the charts with this Roy Orbison hit. Feature a soloist or your soprano section in this relaxed arrangement by Mac Huff.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Roy Orbison and Joe Melson Performed By: Linda Ronstadt

Mac Huff : It's So Easy

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Norman Petty Performed By: Linda Ronstadt

Kirby Shaw : Somewhere Out There

"Somewhere Out There" is a 1986 song released by MCA Records and recorded by American singers Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram for the soundtrack of the 1986 animated film An American Tail, directed by Don Bluth. It was written by James Horner, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil with production done by Peter Asher and Steve Tyrell serving as the associate producer.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: James Horner and Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil Performed By: Linda Ronstadt

Audrey Snyder : Somewhere Out There

This song originally appeared in the 1986 animated film An American Tail with the single performed by singers Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram.. The a cappella choral textures communicate the touching lyric and classic melody of this beloved ballad perfectly in a setting that is accessible, yet musically satisfying! Opening with a lyric solo line accompanied by the ensemble, the melody then passes between the soprano and tenor before modulating, and moving steadily forward to the expressive final chords.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composers: James Horner and Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil Performed By: Linda Ronstadt | Musical: American Tail

Kirby Shaw : Tracks of My Tears

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles first introduced this pop-hit in 1965 and Linda Ronstadt had a huge hit with it in 1975 followed by numerous singers thereafter. It's a soulful, laid-back arrangement that works well for mixed choirs and women's groups, too.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Smokey Robinson Performed By: Linda Ronstadt

Erik Foster : When Will I Be Loved

Written by Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers, this popular song was a huge hit when the incomparable Linda Ronstadt covered it in 1975. This arrangement is straight-ahead fun with the energy and drive of the original recording. Well-written harmony will appeal to all mixed choirs as well as men's and women's ensembles as a pop choral for concert or show!

Arranger: Erik Foster | Composer: Phil Everly Performed By: Linda Ronstadt