Linda Ronstadt - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 is a good 12-track collection of Linda Ronstadt's biggest hits from the early '70s, beginning with the Stone Poneys' "Different Drum" and running through "Tracks of My Tears," from 1975's Prisoner in Disguise. In between, all of her best-known songs -- "You're No Good," "When Will I Be Loved," "Heat Wave" -- are included, plus selected minor hits, making it an excellent overview of her peak years. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Schmitt Mixing Al Viola Guitar (Acoustic) Andrew Gold Guitar, Drums, Conga, Arp, Vocals (Background), Soloist, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, Handclapping, Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano (Electric), Tambourine, Ensemble Andy Johnson Guitar (Electric) Andy Kent Photography Bernie Leadon Guitar (Acoustic) Bob Warford Guitar (Acoustic) Buddy Spicher Fiddle Chris Ethridge Bass Clydie King Vocals (Background) Dan Dugmore Guitar (Steel) Danny Kortchmar Guitar (Electric) Darrell Leonard Trumpet David Alexander Photography David Campbell String Arrangements, Conductor, Arranger David Kemper Drums David Lindley Fiddle Dennis St. John Drums Don Francisco Vocals (Background) Don Randi Harpsichord Doug Sax Mastering Ed Black Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Steel) Elliot Mazer Arranger, Engineer, Producer Gail Martin Trombone Gib Guilbeau Fiddle Ginger Holladay Vocals (Background) Greg Ladanyi ?, Assistant Engineer Gregory Rose Arranger, String Arrangements, Conductor Herb Pedersen Banjo, Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals (Background), Handclapping J.D. Souther Producer, Guitar (Electric) James Gordon Saxophone Jim Connor Harmonica Jim Ed Norman Arranger, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements Jim Gordon Saxophone, Drums Jimmie Fadden Harmonica Jimmie Haskell String Arrangements, Arranger Jimmy Gordon Drums John Boylan Piano (Electric), Producer John Haeny Engineer Kenny Edwards Bass, Handclapping, Vocals (Background), Guitar (Acoustic) Kosh Design, Art Direction Lee Hazen Engineer Lee Hazin Engineer Linda Ronstadt Tambourine Shakers, Vocals (Background), Handclapping, Vocals, Tambourine Lyle Ritz Bass Mack Johnson Trumpet Marti McCall Vocals (Background) Mary Holliday Vocals (Background) Michael Botts Drums Michael Bowden Bass Mickey McGee Drums Mike Bowden Bass Nick Venet Producer Nino Tempo Saxophone Norbert Putnam Arranger, Harpsichord, Bass Paul Grupp Engineer Pete Abbot Engineer Pete Wade Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm) Peter Asher Shaker, Tambourine, Cowbell, Cabassa, Wood Block, Percussion, Producer, Handclapping, Cabasa Richard Bowden Guitar (Electric) Russ Kunkel Drums Sherlie Matthews Vocals (Background) Sid Sharp Concert Master Sneaky Pete Kleinow Guitar (Steel) Spooner Oldham Piano Stone Poneys Performer Val Garay Engineer Waddy Guitar (Electric) Weldon Myrick Pedal Steel, Guitar (Steel) Wendy Waldman Vocals (Background)