Linda Ronstadt / Don't Cry Now

After her breakthrough on Capitol Records with The Stone Poneys (Different Drum) plus some acclaimed solo releases, Linda Ronstadt jumped to David Geffen's bourgeoning Asylum roster, joining The Eagles and Jackson Browne to form the genesis of the "California Country-Rock" sound. Don't Cry Now, her first for Asylum, was released in 1973 and would help solidify Ronstadt as one of the premiere female pop vocalists for the next two decades. This is one of the most exceptional sounding female vocalist recordings of the 1970s. Guest appearances include guitar work by both the Eagles' Glenn Frey and super session man Larry Carlton, plus harmonica by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Jimmy Fadden, bass and drums by L.A. A-teamers Lee Sklar and Russ Kunkel and pedal steel by Sneeky Pete.