Introduction
There are moments in music history when an artist doesn’t just sing a song—they claim it, own it, and burn it into the soul of everyone listening. For Linda Ronstadt, that defining moment came with her explosive performance of “You’re No Good.”
When Ronstadt stepped up to the microphone, nobody expected what was about to unfold. The opening notes teased a familiar tune, but when her voice erupted, it wasn’t just a cover—it was a declaration of war on mediocrity in rock. With raw power, piercing clarity, and an emotional fury that felt almost dangerous, Linda transformed a simple breakup anthem into a thunderous rock statement of defiance.
Audiences were left stunned. This wasn’t the sweet, polished sound the music industry thought it wanted. This was Linda Ronstadt unchained—unapologetic, fearless, and devastatingly real. Her voice cut like glass, yet carried a velvet undertone that hypnotized listeners. It wasn’t just a song—it was a shockwave that ripped through the complacency of 1970s radio.
“You’re No Good” wasn’t just a hit—it was a warning shot to every artist who thought they could play it safe. Ronstadt showed that music could be both beautiful and brutal, seductive and scalding. Fans didn’t just hear her—they felt her in their chest, in their bones, in the rawest corners of memory.
Even now, decades later, that performance still demands attention. It’s not nostalgia—it’s proof that real artistry never fades. Linda Ronstadt didn’t just sing a song that night. She detonated it.
And the world of rock never recovered.
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Lyrics
Feelin’ better now that we’re through
Feelin’ better, ’cause I’m over you
I learned my lesson, it left a scar
Now I see how you really are
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Baby, you’re no good
I’m gonna say it again
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Baby, you’re no good
I broke a heart that’s gentle and true
Well, I broke a heart over someone like you
I’ll beg his forgiveness on bended knee
I wouldn’t blame him if he said to me
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Baby, you’re no good
I’m gonna say it again
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Baby, you’re no good
I’m tellin’ you now, baby
And I’m going my way
Forget about you, baby
‘Cause I’m leavin’ to stay
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Baby, you’re no good
I’m gonna say it again
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Baby, you’re no good
Oh, oh, no
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Baby, you’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good, oh
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good, oh
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good, whoa
You’re no good
You’re no good
You’re no good
Maybe you’re good
