Simple Dreams ~ A Musical Memoir (40 page)

E. Harris and,
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ethical values of,
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family background of,
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financial status of,
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friendships of,
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Hamill and,
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honorary doctorate of,
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J. Brown and,
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Mexican heritage of,
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propositioning of,
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as reader,
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school experience of,
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self-doubt and self-criticism of,
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shyness of,
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skepticism of,
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social conscience of,
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Souther and,
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Tucson years of,
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and Wexler,
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Ronstadt, Linda, musical career of:

American Standards in,
see
American Standards

classical influence on,
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country influence on,
see
country music; country rock music

early advancement in,
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effect of McGarrigles on,
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end of,
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family roots of,
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folk music influence on,
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going solo in,
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H. Cohen’s as manager of,
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large venues in,
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meeting conflict and resistance in,
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Mexican and Spanish music in,
see
Mexican and Spanish music

musical style in,
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Papp’s collaboration in,
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P. Asher as manager of,
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qualities of compatible musicians in,
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reflections on,
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restlessness in,
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rock influence on,
see
rock and roll

role of lead singer in,
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as soprano,
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on stage,
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stagnancy and need for change in,
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touring in,
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Trio in,
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uneasiness with being Queen of Rock,
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voice quality of,
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voice training in,
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Ronstadt, Michael,
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Ronstadt, Mikey,
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Ronstadt, Mindy,
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Ronstadt, Peter,
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Ronstadt, Petie,
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Ronstadt, Ruth Mary,
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car accident and paralysis of,
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death of,
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marriage of,
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Ronstadt, Suzy,
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Ronstadt Generations,
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Rose, George,
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“Rosewood Casket,”
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Rosmini, Dick,
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