About the song
Linda Ronstadt, a versatile singer known for her powerful voice and eclectic style, released “Long, Long Time” as a country rock cover of the song originally recorded by Bob Dylan. Ronstadt’s version, released in 1970, became a hit single and a defining track on her album “Hand Sown… Heart Grown.”
With her distinctive vocals and country rock arrangements, Ronstadt adds her own unique touch to Dylan’s classic song. The track’s haunting melody and Ronstadt’s emotive delivery create a powerful and moving listening experience.
The opening lines, “I’ve been waiting for you, a long, long time,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a reflective tone. The lyrics continue to explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The song’s refrain, “Long, long time, I’ve been waiting for you,” conveys a sense of longing and anticipation.
Throughout the song, Ronstadt’s powerful vocals and the country rock arrangements create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The track’s haunting melody and introspective lyrics make it a timeless classic.
“Long, Long Time” is more than just a cover song; it is a testament to Linda Ronstadt’s versatility as an artist. Her ability to take a classic song and make it her own is a testament to her talent and creativity. The track’s haunting beauty and emotional depth continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Love will abide
Take things in stride
Sounds like good advice
But there’s no one at my side
And time washes clean love’s wounds unseen
That’s what someone told me
But I don’t know what it means
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and make you mine
And I think I’m gonna love you
For a long long time
Caught in my fears
Blinking back the tears
I can’t say you hurt me
When you never let me near
And I never drew one response from you
All the while you fell all over girls you never knew
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and make you mine
And I think it’s gonna hurt me
For a long long time
Wait for the day you’ll go away
Knowing that you warned me
Of the price I’d have to pay
And life’s full of flaws
Who knows the cause?
Living in the memory of a love that never was
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and change your mind
And I think I’m gonna miss you
For a long long time
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and make you mine
And I think I’m gonna love you
For a long long time