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Linda Ronstadt 1970 Hit “Long Long Time” Goes Top 5 at iTunes as HBO’s “Last Of Us” Gives Song Unexpected Renaissance

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Guess what’s number 5 on iTunes today? Why it’s Linda Ronstadt’s 1970 hit, “Long Long Time.”

The song — written by Gary White — was featured on Sunday night’s episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” And now, like Kate Bush and Lady Gaga recently — Linda is back on the charts.

Indeed, Linda’s Greatest Hits is up to number 25. Before last night, neither of these records was on anyone’s radar.

“Long Long Time” was not a big hit in 1970. It sort of came back when it was included on Linda’s first greatest hits collection after “You’re No Good” launched a string of top 10 hits beginning in 1973. “Long Long Time,” “Silver Threads and Golden Needles,” and “Different Drummer” all caught up with Linda’s Peter Asher-produced smashes like “Heat Wave” and “Blue Bayou.”

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Roger Friedman
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