album · November 1, 1974
Heart Like a Wheel
Capitol RecordsSee this day
countryfolk rocksinger-songwriter
This 1974 collection cemented Ronstadt's status as a hitmaker, blending country, rock, and pop sensibilities with a sophisticated, star-studded production.
- The album reached #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and #24 on the Billboard 200.
- It features covers of songs by artists including Willie Nelson, Paul Anka, and Carole King.
- The release earned Ronstadt a Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Linda Ronstadt is an American singer with a versatile style encompassing country, rock, and pop. In 1974, she was a commercially successful artist transitioning from her earlier country-rock sound.
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