Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys

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LINDA RONSTADT AND THE STONE PONEYS
 
 
The Stone Poneys  (also known as Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys) were a folk-rock trio formed in Los Angeles, consisting of Linda Ronstadt on vocals, Bobby Kimmel on rhythm guitar and vocals, and Kenny Edwards on lead guitar.  Their recordings include Ronstadt’s first hit song, a cover of Mike Nesmith’s “Different Drum”.  Even at this early stage, Ronstadt was already showcasing her performances of an eclectic mix of songs, often from under-appreciated songwriters, requiring a wide array of backing musicians.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 
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The final song on “Side 1” of Each One Heard in His Own Language is a rocking rendition of the well-known “Get Together”, though this was before the Youngbloods made a hit of the song in 1969.  The song dates from the early 1960’s and had been recorded by We Five (it was the follow-up to the 1965 hit song “You Were on My Mind” by this band, who as I recall style themselves as the first band in San Francisco to go electric).  Other versions were made by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone PoneysJefferson AirplaneHamilton Camp, Carpenters, the Dave Clark Five, H. P. Lovecraft, and many others.  
 
(September 2014)
 
Last edited: March 22, 2021