Heart Like a Wheel is the breakthrough album that propelled Linda Ronstadt to stardom, blending country, rock, pop, and soul with emotional clarity and vocal power. Released in 1974, it showcases Ronstadts uncanny ability to reinterpret songs with sincerity and strengthwhether its the mournful ache of It Doesnt Matter Anymore, the soulful swing of When Will I Be Loved, or the haunting title track. With stellar session musicians (including members of the Eagles and Emmylou Harriss band), the album is polished but heartfelt, and remains a defining statement of 1970s Americana.

Reviews

Ronstadts voice is both fragile and commandingthis album cemented her status as a major artist. Rolling Stone

A genre-blurring triumph... raw in feeling and graceful in execution. AllMusic

She delivers heartbreak with both poise and punchan essential album of the era. NPR

Heart Like a Wheel is timeless, tender, and powerfully sung throughout. The Guardian

One of the finest female vocal performances in pop history. Mojo

Review

A1 You'Re No Good
A2 It Doesn'T Matter Anymore
A3 Faithless Love
A4 Dark End Of The Street
A5 Heart Like A Wheel
B1 When Will I Be Loved
B2 Willing
B3 I Can'T Help It (If I'M Still In Love With You)
B4 Keep Me From Blowing Away
B5 You Can Close Your Eyes