Linda Ronstadt's musical career and discography explored

Linda Ronstadt, a prominent artist of the 1970s, achieved three number one albums between 1974 and 1978. Throughout her career, she was known for her versatility, spanning genres such as rock, country, folk, jazz, standards, and mariachi music.

Ronstadt frequently championed emerging songwriters, including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, and Warren Zevon. Notably, the Eagles originally served as her backing band. Her discography includes a series of old standards recorded in the 1980s, a Grammy-winning country collaboration with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, and an acclaimed album of traditional Mexican songs.