Think you know Linda Ronstadt’s discography inside out? Think again.

While “You’re No Good” and “Blue Bayou” dominate playlists, the Queen of Rock’s catalog is packed with hidden gems that’ve slipped through the cracks.

In this deep dive, we’ll resurrect 7 forgotten Linda Ronstadt tracks that deserve a standing ovation—plus the wild stories behind them.

1. “Long, Long Time” (1970)

Before she was a household name, Ronstadt broke hearts with this aching ballad.

Recorded for her solo debut *Silk Purse*, the song’s raw vulnerability about unrequited love reportedly brought studio musicians to tears during tracking.

Fun fact: It nearly became her first hit until radio programmers deemed it “too depressing.” Their loss.

2. “The Tattler” (1976, with The Eagles)

Buried on *Hasten Down the Wind*, this Ry Cooder-penned track showcases Ronstadt’s sultry lower register.

Don Henley and Glenn Frey sang backup as a favor—making it a stealth Eagles collaboration years before “Hotel California.”

3. “I Think It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” (1978)

Ronstadt’s rockabilly roots shine in this raucous *Living in the USA* deep cut.

She ad-libbed half the lyrics during the session, including the iconic line: “This ain’t no disco, honey—it’s a showdown.”

4. “Faithless Love” (1974)

A J.D. Souther composition that became Ronstadt’s secret weapon during live shows.

Listen for the way her voice cracks on the chorus—a deliberate choice to amplify the song’s desperation.

5. “Rambler Gambler” (1969, with The Stone Poneys)

This haunting folk tune predates her solo fame.

The a cappella bridge was recorded in one take at 3 AM after Ronstadt insisted the band “sound like ghosts drifting through a saloon.”

6. “Try Me Again” (1975)

A proto-power-ballad from *Prisoner in Disguise* with a killer guitar solo by Andrew Gold.

Ronstadt later admitted she fought to keep the song’s jazzy chord progression against producer Peter Asher’s objections.

7. “Lo Siento Mi Vida” (1976)

Proof she was blending genres before it was cool.

This Spanish-language mariachi-rock hybrid features Ronstadt’s grandmother’s antique guitar—and foreshadowed her *Canciones* era decades early.

So next time someone calls Linda Ronstadt “just a cover artist,” hit play on these seven tracks.

Her versatility, emotional range, and willingness to take risks make these deep cuts masterclasses in musical artistry.

Which forgotten gem shocked you most? (We’re betting it’s “The Tattler.”)