| A1 | You're No Good Arranged By, Conductor [Strings] – Gregory Rose Backing Vocals – Clydie King , Shirley Matthews* Bass – Kenny Edwards Electric Guitar – Ed Black Electric Piano, Drums, Percussion, Electric Guitar [Solo] – Andrew Gold Engineer – Val Garay Producer – Peter Asher Written-By – Clint Ballard Jr. | 3:40 | |
| A2 | Silver Threads And Golden Needles Acoustic Guitar – Herb Pedersen Backing Vocals – Herb Pedersen Bass – Mike Bowden Drums – Mickey McGee Electric Guitar – Richard Bowden Engineer – John Haeny Fiddle – Gib Guilbeau Mixed By – Al Schmitt Producer – John Boylan , John David Souther Steel Guitar – Ed Black Tambourine – Linda Ronstadt Written-By – D. Reynolds*, J. Rhodes* | 2:20 | |
| A3 | Desperado Arranged By [Horns And Strings] – Jim Ed Norman Backing Vocals – Clydie King , Marti McCall , Shirley Matthews* Bass – Chris Ethridge Concertmaster – Sid Sharp* Drums – Dennis St. John Electric Guitar – John David Souther Engineer – John Haeny Mixed By – Al Schmitt Piano – Spooner Oldham Producer – John David Souther Saxophone – Jim Gordon (2) , Nino Tempo Trombone – Gail Martin Trumpet – Darrel Leonard*, Mac Johnson* Written-By – Don Henley , Glenn Frey | 3:30 | |
| A4 | Love Is A Rose Acoustic Guitar – Andrew Gold Backing Vocals – Andrew Gold , Herb Pedersen , Kenny Edwards Banjo – Herb Pedersen Bass – Kenny Edwards Drums – Russ Kunkel Engineer – Val Garay Fiddle – David Lindley Handclaps – Andrew Gold , Peter Asher Harmonica – Jim Connor (2) Producer – Peter Asher Tambourine, Shaker – Peter Asher Written-By – Neil Young | 2:46 | |
| A5 | That'll Be The Day Backing Vocals – Andrew Gold , Kenny Edwards Bass – Kenny Edwards Drums – Michael Botts* Electric Guitar [Left] – Andrew Gold Electric Guitar [Right] – Waddy* Engineer – Val Garay Engineer [Assistant] – Greg Ladanyi Handclaps – Linda Ronstadt Producer – Peter Asher Wood Block – Peter Asher Written-By – B. Holly*, J. Allison*, N. Petty* | 2:32 | |
| A6 | Long, Long Time Arranged By – Elliot F. Mazer*, Norbert Putnam Engineer – Elliot F. Mazer*, Lee Hazin* Fiddle – Buddy Spicher Harpsichord, Bass – Norbert Putnam Producer – Elliot F. Mazer* Rhythm Guitar – Pete Wade Steel Guitar – Weldon Myrick Written-By – Gary White (5) | 4:21 | |
| B1 | Different Drum Acoustic Guitar – Al Viola , Bernie Leadon , Kenny Edwards Bass – Lyle Ritz Concertmaster – Sid Sharp* Drums – Jimmy Gordon* Engineer – John Krause*, Peter Abbott* Featuring [With] – The Stone Poneys Harpsichord – Don Randi Performer [The Stone Poneys] – Kenny Edwards , Bobby Kimmel* Producer – Nikolas Venet* Written-By – Mike Nesmith* | 2:43 | |
| B2 | When Will I Be Loved Backing Vocals – Andrew Gold , Kenny Edwards , Linda Ronstadt Bass – Kenny Edwards Cowbell – Peter Asher Drums – Russ Kunkel Engineer – Val Garay Guitar, Tambourine – Andrew Gold Producer – Peter Asher Written-By – Phil Everly | 2:52 | |
| B3 | Love Has No Pride Arranged By [Strings] – Jimmy Haskell* Backing Vocals – Ginger Holliday*, Mary Holliday* Bass – Mike Bowden Concertmaster – Sid Sharp* Drums – Mickey McGee Electric Guitar – Andy Johnson (2) , Richard Bowden Electric Piano – John Boylan Engineer – John Haeny Mixed By – Al Schmitt Producer – John Boylan Steel Guitar – Sneaky Pete* Written-By – Eric Kaz , Libby Titus | 4:10 | |
| B4 | Heat Wave Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drums, Piano, Synthesizer [Arp String Ensemble], Congas – Andrew Gold Backing Vocals – Andrew Gold , Kenny Edwards Bass – Kenny Edwards Engineer – Val Garay Handclaps – Andrew Gold , Peter Asher Producer – Peter Asher Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland* | 2:46 | |
| B5 | It Doesn't Matter Anymore Acoustic Guitar – Bob Warford Arranged By, Conductor [Strings] – Gregory Rose Backing Vocals – Linda Ronstadt , Wendy Waldman Bass – Kenny Edwards Drums – Andrew Gold Engineer – Val Garay Harmonica – Jim Fadden* Percussion – Andrew Gold , Peter Asher Producer – Peter Asher Steel Guitar – Sneaky Pete Kleinow Written-By – Paul Anka | 3:26 | |
| B6 | Tracks Of My Tears Acoustic Guitar, Electric Piano, Tambourine – Andrew Gold Arranged By, Conductor [Strings] – David Campbell Backing Vocals – Andrew Gold , Don Francisco (4) , Herb Pedersen , Kenny Edwards , Peter Asher Bass – Kenny Edwards Cabasa – Peter Asher Drums – David Kemper Electric Guitar – Danny Kortchmar Engineer – Val Garay Producer – Peter Asher Steel Guitar – Dan Dugmore Written-By – Marv Tarplin*, William Robinson*, Warren Moore | 3:12 |
Linda Ronstadt's definitive collection of chart-topping classics and beloved covers. This essential compilation spans her most iconic recordings, from the soaring melodies of "Desperado" and "Love Is a Rose" to her standout interpretations of standards like "Heat Wave" and "Tracks of My Tears." Featuring the cream of her early to mid-career output, produced by legends Peter Asher, John Boylan, and Elliot F. Mazer, with stellar session work from some of the finest musicians of the era. A must-have for fans of timeless pop-rock and country-influenced storytelling.
| A1 | You're No Good | 3:40 | |
| A2 | Silver Threads And Golden Needles | 2:20 | |
| A3 | Desperado | 3:30 | |
| A4 | Love Is A Rose | 2:46 | |
| A5 | That'll Be The Day | 2:32 | |
| A6 | Long, Long Time | 4:21 | |
| B1 | Different Drum | 2:43 | |
| B2 | When Will I Be Loved | 2:52 | |
| B3 | Love Has No Pride | 4:10 | |
| B4 | Heat Wave | 2:46 | |
| B5 | It Doesn't Matter Anymore | 3:26 | |
| B6 | Tracks Of My Tears | 3:12 |