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Terry D. Robertson | Asheville, NC USA | 04/06/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Mobile Fidelity is wisely releasing Linda's Elektra/Asylum platinum discs chronologically. From "Don't Cry Now" to the new "Simple Dreams", this makes disc #4. This is Linda's biggest selling and most eclectic recording. Mastered in "real time" on their famous Ultra 24K gold disc, the rich warm tones of her mega Hit "Blue Bayou", "It's So Easy", "Tumbling Dice", and "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me", gives the listener a ringside seat in the studio. The audiophile sound on such gems as the title track and "Camermelita" are a pleasure to listen to. Plus you get that sexy Ronstadt cover art. What more can you ask for.



This is a short disc, sporting only 10 songs. Throw out your old CD, and give this mini LP sleeve limited edition, numbered disc a good listen to. It is amazing how many new sounds the listener picks up. The next CD on the list should be "LIVING IN THE USA", another #1 LP for Linda and don't forget to buy "Don't Cry Now", "Prisoner in Disguise" and "Hasten Down the Wind". I plan on collecting as many as I can. This are not only true collector items, but will spoil you for any other CD.



The sound is soft and spatial, never screeching on the hard rock tunes. All these MoFi discs are in a gate fold outer sleeve with a protective inner sleeve to prevent scratches and dust.



Another winner from one our truly great iconic pop stylists.



Terry

Author of "Fill My Eyes" and "Broken Windows, Reflections of a Fool""

Perfect.

bobby morrow | United Kingdom | 03/20/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here in the UK, Linda Ronstadt never did much. The majority of her 70's releases never even charted here. 'Simple Dreams' was the exception making #15 (briefly) while 'Blue Bayou' made the mid-thirties.



It was the first album of hers I bought and it's still my favourite today. Only 32 minutes long, it's just beautiful from start to finish. Yielding four top 40 hits in the US, it's probably her most successful too.



Many of todays bellowing 'singers' could learn a lesson from Ronstadt who despite having a voice that entitled her to tackle anything she wanted, never resorted to oversinging and cramming as many notes into a song as she could just to show off.



'Simple Dreams' is beautifully executed by all and remains a little slice of heaven.



I had to get the Mobile Fidelity remaster, even though their releases receive mixed reviews at best. This follows the standards set by the 4 other MF Ronstadt albums meaning that differences are subtle at best. If you're expecting an obvious, 'loud' remaster, you'll be disappointed. 'Simple Dreams', MF style, is slightly 'warmer' that the original mid-80's CD, but that's about it. The MLPS packaging is nice (though, in truth, is spoilt by the 'Original Master Recording' banner that's plastered along the top of the front and back sleeve), but if you're short on cash, I can't honestly say that this edition is worth the extra cash. What I would say is that 'Simple Dreams' deserves to be heard and owned whatever format you choose."