Living in the USA
from WikiMusicGuide, the free music guide. Your music wiki.
Living in the USA is the tenth album by the American singer Linda Ronstadt. The album has sold more than 4 million copies in the U.S. alone. The album was produced by Peter Asher.
Contents |
About
Living in the USA was released on 1978 under Elektra Records. It was recorded at The Sound Factory, Los Angeles, California. The hit single in the album is "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" featuring Michael Mainieri's. Other singles in the album are Ooh Baby Baby which was revived by Linda. The album contains pop songs with a little bit of rock and roll. The album also sold 2 million advance orders before it was shipped.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back in the U.S.A. | 3:02 |
| 2 | When I Grow Too Old to Dream | 3:52 |
| 3 | Just One Look | 3:20 |
| 4 | Alison | 3:20 |
| 5 | White Rhythm & Blues | 4:17 |
| 6 | All That You Dream | 3:43 |
| 7 | Ooo Baby Baby | 3:18 |
| 8 | Mohammed's Radio | 4:20 |
| 9 | Blowing Away | 3:15 |
| 10 | Love Me Tender | 2:39 |
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Living in the USA | Certified 3x Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Living in the USA | U.S. Billboard Top 100 Chart | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Country Album Chart | 3 | ||
| U.S. Cashbox Album Chart | 1 | ||
| Australian Album Chart | 3 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Linda Ronstadt Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Vocals, Background Vocals, Primary Artist
Don Grolnick Organ, Piano, Keyboards, Electric Piano
David Lasley Vocals, Background Vocals
David Sanborn Saxophone, Alto Saxophone
Andrew Gold Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Peter Asher Guitar, Percussion, Tambourine, Vocals, Background Vocals, Shaker, cowbell, sleigh bells
Dan Dugmore Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Electric Guitar, Steel Guitar
Kenny Edwards Bass, Vocals, Background Vocals
Jim Gilstrap Vocals, Background Vocals
Pat Henderson Vocals, Background Vocals
Russ Kunkel Conga, Drums
John Lehman Vocals, Background Vocals
Mike Mainieri Background Vocals, Vibes
Shirley Matthews Vocals, Background Vocals
Arnold McCutler Vocals
Richard Wachtel Guitar, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Background Vocals
Arnold McCuller Background Vocals
Sherlie Matthews Vocals, Background Vocals
Technical Credits
Peter Asher Producer
Val Garay Engineer
Mike Mainieri Arranger
Kosh Cover Design
Trivia
- Living in the USA reached no.1 on the Billboard charts.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Pop
