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Linda Ronstadt Live Trivia Quiz

Linda Ronstadt is one of the great singers in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Here is a bit about this great star, her life, and her music.

A multiple-choice quiz by bethsquad. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bethsquad

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
143,683

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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692

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Question 1 of 15

1. Early in her career, Linda Ronstadt recorded her first three albums with a group. What was the name of that group? Hint

The Stone Temple Pilots

The Stoney Roads

The Rolling Stones

The Stone Poneys

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Question 2 of 15

2. Linda Ronstadt has recorded several Spanish language songs, including a full album. What is the main reason for doing so? Hint

Her father is Mexican

Her surname is Hispanic

Her husband is Chilean

Hispanics are the fastest growing market in the US

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Question 3 of 15

3. 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? Hint

Cat Stevens

Aaron Neville

Bob Dylan

Glen Campbell

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Question 4 of 15

4. Linda is a very versatile performer,and did three albums of big band music. With what Big Band leader did she record these albums? Hint

Doc Severinsen

Nelson Riddle

Tommy Dorsey

Guy Lombardo

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Question 5 of 15

5. Linda Ronstadt has recorded two CDs, Trio and Trio II, with two major country artists. Who are the artists? Hint

Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn

Emmy Lou Harris and Dolly Parton

Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings

Reba McIntyre and LeAnne Rimes

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Question 6 of 15

6. Linda was famous, or infamous, for dating a major political figure early in her career. Who was this major politician? Hint

Ralph Nader

Ronald Reagan

Jerry Brown

Gary Hart

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following is not a Ronstadt hit? Hint

Don't Be Cruel

It's So Easy

Desperado

You're No Good

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Question 8 of 15

8. Linda has "covered" hits of many other artists, often with better success. Which of the following is an artist she has not "covered" in a recording? Hint

Neil Young

Kenny Rogers

Tom Petty

John Denver

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Question 9 of 15

9. Linda Ronstadt has recorded over 15 albums; which of the following is not one of them? Hint

A Country Heart

Heart Like A Wheel

Hasten Down The Wind

Frenesi

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Question 10 of 15

10. Linda recorded a CD in 1996 called "Dedicated To The One I Love". What was her major reason for recording this CD? Hint

She adopted a baby

She got married

Her mother died

She got divorced

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Question 11 of 15

11. Linda once had a widely publicized trip for three weeks. What was the nature of her trip? Hint

She went to Africa on a political tour

She went to Bolivia to ride the llamas

She went to Tibet to study with the Lamas

She went to Spain and married Fernando Lamas

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Question 12 of 15

12. 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? Hint

Phil Specter

Peter Asher

Quincy Jones

Alan Parsons

13. 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? Hint

Farm Aid

Artists Against World Hunger

Band Aid

In Harmony/A Sesame Street Record

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Question 14 of 15

14. Here's a list of four of Linda's many Grammy Award Nominations. Which one represents a time that she actually won the Grammy? Hint

1999, Best Contemporary Folk Album ("Western Wall")

2002, Best Traditional Folk Album ("Evangeline Made")

1987, Album of the Year ("Trio")

1999, Best Country Collaboration with Vocals ("After the Gold Rush")

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Question 15 of 15

15. 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? Hint

Emmy Lou Harris

Willie Nelson

Johny Cash

Martina McBride

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Early in her career, Linda Ronstadt recorded her first three albums with a group. What was the name of that group?

Answer: 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.

2. Linda Ronstadt has recorded several Spanish language songs, including a full album. What is the main reason for doing so?

Answer: 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".

3. 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?

Answer: 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.

4. Linda is a very versatile performer,and did three albums of big band music. With what Big Band leader did she record these albums?

Answer: 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.

5. Linda Ronstadt has recorded two CDs, Trio and Trio II, with two major country artists. Who are the artists?

Answer: 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.

6. Linda was famous, or infamous, for dating a major political figure early in her career. Who was this major politician?

Answer: 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.

7. Which of the following is not a Ronstadt hit?

Answer: Don't Be Cruel

8. Linda has "covered" hits of many other artists, often with better success. Which of the following is an artist she has not "covered" in a recording?

Answer: John Denver

Neil Young "After the Goldrush", Tom Petty "The Waiting" and the Eagles "Desperado" are all excellent Ronstadt songs.

9. Linda Ronstadt has recorded over 15 albums; which of the following is not one of them?

Answer: A Country Heart

These three albums have all won or been nominated for Grammys.

10. Linda recorded a CD in 1996 called "Dedicated To The One I Love". What was her major reason for recording this CD?

Answer: She adopted a baby

This CD won the 1996 Grammy for Best Musical Album For Children.

11. Linda once had a widely publicized trip for three weeks. What was the nature of her trip?

Answer: 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.

12. 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?

Answer: 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".

13. 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?

Answer: In Harmony/A Sesame Street Record

The album won the 1980 Grammy Award for Best Recording For Children.

14. Here's a list of four of Linda's many Grammy Award Nominations. Which one represents a time that she actually won the Grammy?

Answer: 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.

15. 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?

Answer: Emmy Lou Harris

The name of the CD is "Stumble Into Grace".

Source: Author bethsquad

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