Introduction
When people first heard Linda Ronstadt belt out “It’s So Easy” in 1977, they thought it was just another catchy pop-rock tune. But what most forget is that this song was nothing short of a cultural explosion. At a time when women in rock were expected to play it safe—either as delicate folk singers or background voices—Ronstadt stormed into the charts with raw power, swagger, and unapologetic fire. She didn’t just sing “It’s So Easy”—she owned it, flipped it, and turned a once-forgotten 1958 Buddy Holly track into a feminist anthem wrapped in rock-and-roll steel.
The shock wasn’t just in the performance—it was in the attitude. Ronstadt didn’t beg, didn’t plead, didn’t apologize. She sang with a voice that cut through the male-dominated rock scene like a blade. This was a woman standing at the microphone saying, desire is simple, love is fun, and I don’t need permission to claim it. That was dangerous in the 1970s. It rattled conservative radio stations, confused critics who couldn’t box her in, and thrilled a generation of listeners who were hungry for something new.
“It’s So Easy” didn’t just climb the charts—it rewrote expectations. Suddenly, a female rock vocalist wasn’t just decoration. She was the storm, the center, the force that couldn’t be ignored. For many, this song marked the exact moment Linda Ronstadt transformed from a talented singer into a cultural icon, paving the way for countless women in rock who followed.
So the next time you hear those opening lines, don’t mistake it for just another oldie. Remember the shockwaves. Remember the rebellion. And remember that in 1977, Linda Ronstadt proved that sometimes the most dangerous weapon in rock and roll… is a woman’s voice.
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Lyrics
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
People tell me love’s for fools
Here I go, breaking all the rules
It seems so easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Oh-oh, so doggone easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Yeah, it seems so easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Oh-oh
Where you’re concerned my heart can learn
Oh-oh-oh
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
Look into your heart and see
What your love book has set aside for me
It seems so easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Oh-oh, so doggone easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Yeah, it seems so easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Oh-oh
Where you’re concerned my heart can learn
Oh-oh-oh
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
It seems so easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Oh-oh, so doggone easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Yeah, it seems so easy (it’s so easy, it’s so easy)
Oh-oh
Where you’re concerned my heart can learn
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
It’s so easy to fall in love
This is a song by my friend Lowell George
It’s called “Willin'”
