Post by the Scribe on Dec 28, 2020 9:27:38 GMT
The Only Mama That'll Walk the Line
Composed by: Earl Ball / Ivy J. "Jimmy" Bryant
overview reviewby Matthew Greenwald
Linda Ronstadt on The Johnny Cash Show - Her First Appearance
A tough, gritty example of late-'60s country-rock, this updated version of "Only Mama That'll Walk the Line" by Linda Ronstadt was a staple of her early solo live sets, following her departure from the Stone Poneys. A powerful electric guitar riff guides the melody while the rhythmic feel is straight out of the Flying Burrito Brothers' early songbook, particularly similar to their version of "Six Days on the Road." The overall flavor is worlds away from a lot of her pop/rock hits that would follow, and is historical in this context. A smoking live version is available on Ode's live album, Celebration: The Big Sur Folk Festival 1970.
The Only Mama That'll Walk The Line"-Big Sur 1970
It is really interesting to see how different acts influenced each other back then. Bernie Leadon who was in Flying Burrito's was also a friend and eventual bandmate of Linda's. You can especially see his influence on her sound in We Ran, the album.
Composed by: Earl Ball / Ivy J. "Jimmy" Bryant
overview reviewby Matthew Greenwald
Linda Ronstadt on The Johnny Cash Show - Her First Appearance
A tough, gritty example of late-'60s country-rock, this updated version of "Only Mama That'll Walk the Line" by Linda Ronstadt was a staple of her early solo live sets, following her departure from the Stone Poneys. A powerful electric guitar riff guides the melody while the rhythmic feel is straight out of the Flying Burrito Brothers' early songbook, particularly similar to their version of "Six Days on the Road." The overall flavor is worlds away from a lot of her pop/rock hits that would follow, and is historical in this context. A smoking live version is available on Ode's live album, Celebration: The Big Sur Folk Festival 1970.
The Only Mama That'll Walk The Line"-Big Sur 1970
It is really interesting to see how different acts influenced each other back then. Bernie Leadon who was in Flying Burrito's was also a friend and eventual bandmate of Linda's. You can especially see his influence on her sound in We Ran, the album.