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Simple Dreams

0th Anniversary Edition

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Track Listings

1 It's so Easy (2017 Remaster)
2 Carmelita (2017 Remaster)
3 Simple Man, Simple Dream (2017 Remaster)
4 Sorrow Lives Here (2017 Remaster)
5 I Never Will Marry (2017 Remaster)
6 Blue Bayou (2017 Remaster)
7 Poor Poor Pitiful Me (2017 Remaster)
8 Maybe I'm Right (2017 Remaster)
9 Tumbling Dice (2017 Remaster)
10 Old Paint (2017 Remaster)
11 It's so Easy (Live)
12 Blue Bayou (Live)
13 Poor Poor Pitiful Me (Live)

Editorial Reviews

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Linda Ronstadt's 8th sudio album. Simple Dreams. A newly remastered Simple Dreams on CD containing three live recordings from a 1980 HBO concert special which have never been released as stand-alone audio.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 4.92 x 0.39 inches; 2.47 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Elektra Catalog Group
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 081227934231
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2017
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2017
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Elektra Catalog Group
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073SXQJ6J
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
    Every song is perfect and Blue Bayou sparked my interest in playing bass
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
    just what my wife was looking for.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
    Classic Linda Ronstadt Re-mastered with 3 Live Gems. From the gorgeous album pkg (Album won Grammy for "Best Album Package") to great genre-crossing song selection, one can see this is true class. Released in the fall of 1977 by Christmas time of that year, Linda would become the first act since the Beatles and the first female artist EVER to have 2 songs in the top 5 of the Billboard Singles Chart (Blue Bayou at Number 3 and It's So Easy at number 5). Quite a feat for its day. Like others have said, this album dethroned Rumors off the top of the Billboard album chart and Simple Dreams was Number One for 5 weeks. Simple Dreams was also Number One on the Billboard Country Album chart.

    The re-mastering of this album was greatly needed and the overall volume and details are better heard. Simple Dreams had 5 hits off it. It's So Easy, Blue Bayou, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Tumbling Dice (yes, the Stones song. She nails it) and the Top Ten Country hit with Dolly Parton doing harmony, I Never Will Marry. All these are great. This writer feels that Poor Poor Pitiful Me is the epitome of Southern California Country Rock.

    Linda uses the best musicians and delves into both older songs as well as songs by contemporary writers such as Warren Zevon, Eric Kaz, and Robert (Waddy) Wachtel.

    The 3 live songs at the end are from her popular 1980 HBO Special Concert and have never been separate audio tracks. A special treat is hearing Linda doing the last verse of Blue Bayou in Spanish. This album is a must have for its historical/musical importance and a great representation of the California Rock sound!!!!

    The CD's Booklet includes a one page liner note by Peter Asher; well-known producer of this and many other albums. 5 Stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2003
    This is a classic Ronstadt album, recorded when she was really in her prime, busy cranking out the volume of hits and those seemingly effortless and sometimes facile interpretations of other people's songs, showing just how original an artist she was. Like the legendary Johnny Rivers, who always seemed to have a magical touch for turning other people's work into brilliant covers and best-selling albums, Ronstadt here does a star turn with other people's songs. She shows here just how versatile and eclectic her approach to some interesting material could be. From a raucous hit song like "It's So Easy" to a sweet and soulful interpretation of the plaintive "Simple man, Simple Dream", Linda pulls out all of the stops, and although the album was panned critically, it was also yet another of a string of hers to go platinum. Well, so much for them pesky critic fellas!
    Her fans knew what they liked, and they sure seemed to like this terrific collection of so many different genres gathered under a single tent. The single best effort is likely the reinterpreted Roy Orbison song, "blue Bayou" in which Ronstadt simply soars with a voice that echoes the heartache of someone really longing for home, and which was a number one hit as well. "Carmelita" is a haunting, powerfully performed song. Then too, the Rolling Stones' "Tumbling Dice" proves to be a perfect showcase for Linda's bluesy interpretation of it. With a well-arranged version of the traditional "I Will Never Marry", she give a nice turn at a folk interpretation, and her nice rendition of "Sorrow Lives Here" is done with a country style that is almost bluegrass in its tones and approach. My personal favorite here is the title song, "Simple Man, Simple Dreams", and of course, "Blue Bayou". The title song is, of course quite reminiscent of a number of the songs from her previous albums such as "Hasten Down the Wind", "Prisoner In Disguise" and Long, Long. Time". All in all, this is a terrific album and one that is really a showcase for Linda at her very best. Enjoy!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
    Arrived on time, as described, securely packaged. Will definitely buy Other records and would recommend too others.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
    Bought this originally many years ago when it first came out So it was a nostalgia buy for my new turntable. Quality of sound was good Nice to have it again Brings back memories
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2010
    Here in the UK, Linda Ronstadt never did much. The majority of her 70's releases never even charted here. 'Simple Dreams' was the exception making #15 (briefly) while 'Blue Bayou' made the mid-thirties.

    It was the first album of hers I bought and it's still my favourite today. Only 32 minutes long, it's just beautiful from start to finish. Yielding four top 40 hits in the US, it's probably her most successful too.

    Many of todays bellowing 'singers' could learn a lesson from Ronstadt who despite having a voice that entitled her to tackle anything she wanted, never resorted to oversinging and cramming as many notes into a song as she could just to show off.

    'Simple Dreams' is beautifully executed by all and remains a little slice of heaven.

    I had to get the Mobile Fidelity remaster, even though their releases receive mixed reviews at best. This follows the standards set by the 4 other MF Ronstadt albums meaning that differences are subtle at best. If you're expecting an obvious, 'loud' remaster, you'll be disappointed. 'Simple Dreams', MF style, is slightly 'warmer' that the original mid-80's CD, but that's about it. The MLPS packaging is nice (though, in truth, is spoilt by the 'Original Master Recording' banner that's plastered along the top of the front and back sleeve), but if you're short on cash, I can't honestly say that this edition is worth the extra cash. What I would say is that 'Simple Dreams' deserves to be heard and owned whatever format you choose.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
    I love the older rock music and this cd sits among other older rock bands.
    Love it

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a present.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2024
    Already own this, my favourite Linda Ronstadt CD. Bought it as a birthday present for my sister, who really likes it too.
  • Marco Hoz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente edición de un clásico!
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 18, 2021
    Muy buen sonido, excelente edición, de los mejores albums de Linda , un "must" si eres fan del rock californiano .
  • Chris Vaughan-Johnston
    5.0 out of 5 stars A favourite
    Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020
    An interesting mix of material and Linda's voice soars through. Bought this as an album something like a half-century ago, and it still sounds fresh!
  • Alias
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cd
    Reviewed in Italy on July 26, 2020
    Ottimo cd consigliato
  • John Launiainen
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's so easy to listen to....
    Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2019
    Good songs and excellent vocals Linda. Thanks!