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“I can't draw. But I can draw with sound. That's the most useful thing I learned in terms of what my craft is... The arrangements were mine. They were little lines and stuff that I had written myself... And I was locked into this idea that vocals didn't count, melodies didn't count, songwriting craftsmanship didn't count. The only thing that counted was high arching guitar solos...”

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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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