Linda Ronstadt - Faithless Love
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Released in 1974, Heart Like a Wheel marked an important moment in the career of Linda Ronstadt. Although she had already made four albums and built a reputation as a strong live performer, this record heralded more commercial success and established her as one of the leading voices in American rock and country-influenced pop.
The album blended several styles, including country, rock, folk and rhythm and blues, but its real strength lay in Ronstadt’s ability to interpret songs written by others. She moved from the laid-back country of I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You) to the more dramatic title track, written by Anna McGarrigle, and her version of You're No Good became a major hit and showed how effectively she could bring new energy and clarity to a well-known song.
The production wasn't fancy, allowing the musicians and Ronstadt’s voice to remain the focus, and the album worked because of its careful arrangements and relaxed, confident performances. Heart Like a Wheel is not a complicated record, but it is clever, and it became a key step in Ronstadt's mid-70s rise. From: https://www.loudersound.com/music/albums/linda-ronstadt-heart-like-a-wheel
