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 Ronstadt, Linda
Simple Man, Simple Dreams. Also from "Simple Dreams." J.D. Souther wrote this one.
| "You put your head on my pillow
And you're fast asleep, and ... dream about me?" | Linda Ronstadt Hits
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How Do I Make You. From "Mad Love" (1990). This song got Linda nominated for Best Rock Female Vocalist, but she lost to Pat Benatar for "Crimes of Passion." How do I make you .... vote for me?!
| Early in her career, Linda Ronstadt recorded her first three albums with a group. What was the name of that group? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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The Stone Poneys. Linda Ronstadt recorded three albums with the Stone Poneys, 1, 2,and Evergreen; their only hit was "Different Drum". Linda then formed a band with Glen Frey and Don Henley, who went on to form The Eagles. The other two Stone Poneys were Bob Kiminel and Kenny Edwards.
| Linda Ronstadt has recorded several Spanish language songs, including a full album. What is the main reason for doing so? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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Her father is Mexican. Linda's father, Gilbert Ronstadt, is Mexican-German, is a guitarist, and sang Mexican songs to his four children when they were young. He is listed as the co-author of one of Linda's recorded songs, "Lo Sieno Mi Vida".
| One of Linda's best selling albums, "Cry Like A Rainstorm", featured several duets. What is the name of the star who sang with her? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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Aaron Neville. Linda has recently recorded a new duet with Neville, "The Very Thought of You", which will be released on his Verve album, "Nature Boy" in August of 2003.
| Linda is a very versatile performer,and did three albums of big band music. With what Big Band leader did she record these albums? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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Nelson Riddle. Nelson Riddle won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals for "Lush Life", one of the three albums he recorded with Linda.
| Linda Ronstadt has recorded two CDs, Trio and Trio II, with two major country artists. Who are the artists? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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Emmy Lou Harris and Dolly Parton. Emmy Lou Harris is widely recorded as a co performer or backup for other performers because of her outstanding ability to harmonize. Ronstadt has credited Dolly as being the person who got them to work so effectively together.
| Linda was famous, or infamous, for dating a major political figure early in her career. Who was this major politician? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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Jerry Brown. Ronstadt dated Brown for several years, and helped in his campaign in 1980. He was once named the Groupie of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine.
| Linda recorded a CD in 1996 called "Dedicated To The One I Love". What was her major reason for recording this CD? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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She adopted a baby. This CD won the 1996 Grammy for Best Musical Album For Children.
| Linda once had a widely publicized trip for three weeks. What was the nature of her trip? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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She went to Africa on a political tour. Linda took an uncharacteristic open trip in 1980 with Jerry Brown to Africa, and was hounded by the press.
| Much of Linda's success in the 70s, including 5 Grammy nominations, came from her finding a new manager and producer. What was his name? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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Peter Asher. Asher, "the first manager I have not had an affair with", produced "Simple Dreams", which included one of her most best-known hits, "Blue Bayou".
| Linda recorded a Grammy-winning album with a group of artists that included the Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Bette Midler and Wendy Waldman. What is the name of that album? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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In Harmony/A Sesame Street Record. The album won the 1980 Grammy Award for Best Recording For Children.
| Here's a list of four of Linda's many Grammy Award Nominations. Which one represents a time that she actually won the Grammy? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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1999, Best Country Collaboration with Vocals ("After the Gold Rush"). All four are actual Grammy Nominations, with "Evangeline Made" being the most recent of the group, for Best Traditional Folk Album.
| In September 2003, Linda Ronstadt will perform one song on a CD done by a close friend. The song, "Strong Hand", will be dedicated to June Carter Cash. Who is the lead performer on this CD? | Linda Ronstadt Live
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Emmy Lou Harris. The name of the CD is "Stumble Into Grace".
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