Ronstadt, Linda, 1946-

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October 14, 2022

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Linda Ronstadt: The 'Fresh Air' interview

Ronstadt's new memoir, Feels Like Home, is an exploration of the food and culture of her Mexican roots. In 2013, she spoke about the health concerns that caused her to end her musical career early.

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September 17, 2013

49:35

In Memoir, Linda Ronstadt Describes Her 'Simple Dreams'

Last month, Ronstadt revealed that she has Parkinson's disease and can no longer sing. Her new memoir, Simple Dreams, reflects on a long career. In this conversation with Fresh Air's Terry Gross, she offers frank insights on sex, drugs, and why "competition was for the horse races."

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Linda Ronstadt

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Linda Ronstadt: The 'Fresh Air' interview

In Memoir, Linda Ronstadt Describes Her 'Simple Dreams'

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