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Quote by Linda Ronstadt

“I just thought that I was going to get to sing for a living and I wouldn't have to go to work in the department store or whatever else you did if you were a woman in those days.”

Quote by Linda Ronstadt

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Linda Ronstadt is an American singer known for her distinctive voice and versatile musical style. Born on July 15, 1946, she began her music career in the 1960s and is celebrated for her contributions to pop, rock, country, and Latin music. more

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