Instead of the rush of newfound love, “Lose Again” deals with the tribulation of maintaining long-term relationships after the bloom is gone. Together they formulated a realistic, grownup perspective for female pop music. Ronstadt brings soaring authenticity to Bonoff’s resolute words. Tracy Nelson gave Ronstadt “Down So Low,” a husky blues about a rough breakup, while Karla Bonoff-who wrote “Lose Again,” “If He’s Ever Near," and “Someone to Lay Down Beside Me”-is the album’s hidden star.
But more crucial is its inclusion of contemporary women songwriters. Like its predecessors, the album looks to Ronstadt’s peers (Zevon, Ry Cooder) and her formative idols (Buddy Holly’s “That’ll Be the Day,” an extra-sultry version of Patsy Cline’s “Crazy”). Recording Industry Association of America.Named for the celebrated Warren Zevon song of the same name (sung here with Don Henley), Hasten Down the Wind shows Linda Ronstadt outgrowing the boisterously girlish persona that had made her a hippie icon. ^ "American album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Hasten Down the Wind".^ "British album certifications – Linda Ronstadt – Hasten Down the Wind".Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. ^ Brackett, Nathan Christian Hoard (2004).Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. United Kingdom ( Official Charts Company) John Kosh – Art Director and Album Cover Designer.Mastered at A&M Mastering Studios (Hollywood, California).Sherlie Matthews – backing vocals (9), choir vocals (11).Becky Louis – backing vocals (9), choir vocals (11).Pat Henderson – backing vocals (9), choir vocals (11).Charles Veal – concertmaster (1, 9, 12), violin (2), viola (6).David Campbell – string arrangements and conductor (1, 2, 6, 9, 12).Peter Asher – handclaps (2), shaker (2, 8), tambourine, (2, 3), wood block (4), cowbell (8), backing vocals (8).Kenny Edwards – bass guitar (1–4, 6, 8–12), backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 7), mandolin (2), string arrangements (2), acoustic guitar (5), harmony vocals (5).Waddy Wachtel – electric guitar (3, 4, 6), acoustic guitar (5), "reggae" lead guitar (8).Clarence McDonald – acoustic piano (10).Andrew Gold – acoustic piano (1, 6, 9, 11, 12), organ (1, 3), ARP String Ensemble (1, 3), acoustic guitar (1, 3, 10), finger cymbal (1, 3), backing vocals (1, 2, ft 4, 7, 8), electric piano (2, 8), sleigh bells (2), handclaps (2), electric guitar (4, 9), bass guitar (5), harmony vocals (5), tambourine (6), lead guitar (8), rhythm guitar (8), cowbell (8), clavinet (12).Linda Ronstadt – lead vocals, backing vocals (1,2, 3, 8, 12), handclaps (4).It was also the second of four number 1 Country albums for her. Her third album to go platinum, Hasten Down the Wind spent several weeks in the top three of the Billboard album charts. The album also included two songs co-written by Ronstadt, including one in Spanish (her first recorded foray into Spanish music, more than a decade before she released her first fully-Spanish album). The album included a cover of a cover: "The Tattler" by Washington Phillips, which Ry Cooder had re-arranged for his 1974 album Paradise and Lunch. The album showcased songs from artists such as Warren Zevon ("Hasten Down the Wind") and Karla Bonoff ("Someone to Lay Down Beside Me", US #42, Easy Listening #38), both of whom would soon be making a name for themselves in the singer-songwriter world. Hasten Down the Wind contained two major hit singles: Ronstadt's covers of Buddy Holly's " That'll Be the Day" (US Pop #11, Country #27) and her reworking of the late Patsy Cline's 1961 hit, " Crazy", reaching #6 on the US Country chart in early 1977.
A more serious and poignant album than its predecessors, it won critical acclaim. It represented a slight departure from 1974's Heart Like a Wheel and 1975's Prisoner in Disguise in that she chose to showcase new songwriters over the traditional country rock sound she had been producing up to that point. The album earned her a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female in 1977, her second of 13 Grammys. Ronstadt was the first female artist to accomplish this feat. Released in 1976, it became her third straight million-selling album. Hasten Down the Wind is the seventh studio album by singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt. Vintage LP Vinyl Record Collection - Hasten Down The Wind By Linda Ronstadt, Asylum Records 7E-1072, Country Rock, Pop Rock.
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