Post by the Scribe on May 22, 2021 9:05:54 GMT
“Just A Little Bit Of Rain,” The Stone Poneys (1967)
Although The Stone Poneys are now best remembered for their wonderful cover of Michael Nesmith’s “Different Drum” featuring Ronstadt’s beautiful, plaintive vocals, the first Stone Poneys album was a more folky, harmony-driven affair with Ronstadt sharing the limelight with her bandmates Bobby Kimmel and Kenny Edwards and only singing lead on a few tracks. Of the three, her cover of Fred Neil’s moving “Just A Little Bit Of Rain” is definitely the highlight with Ronstadt beginning to find her voice that helps transform the track. It’s no surprise that the next two Stone Poneys albums saw her emerge as the star of the band.
Although The Stone Poneys are now best remembered for their wonderful cover of Michael Nesmith’s “Different Drum” featuring Ronstadt’s beautiful, plaintive vocals, the first Stone Poneys album was a more folky, harmony-driven affair with Ronstadt sharing the limelight with her bandmates Bobby Kimmel and Kenny Edwards and only singing lead on a few tracks. Of the three, her cover of Fred Neil’s moving “Just A Little Bit Of Rain” is definitely the highlight with Ronstadt beginning to find her voice that helps transform the track. It’s no surprise that the next two Stone Poneys albums saw her emerge as the star of the band.