About the song
When we talk about the true icons of American music, few names resonate as powerfully as **Linda Ronstadt**. Her 1970s dominance across pop, rock, and country charts is the stuff of legend. Among the many standout moments in her illustrious career, her performance of **”You’re No Good”** — particularly the **Live 1975** version — remains a masterclass in vocal command, emotional storytelling, and pure musical charisma.
Originally written by Clint Ballard Jr. in 1963, **”You’re No Good”** had been recorded by several artists before **Linda Ronstadt** made it entirely her own. Her studio version, released on the *Heart Like a Wheel* album in 1974, shot straight to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, but it’s the **Live 1975** performances that reveal the full depth of Ronstadt’s artistry. In a live setting, she infused the song with even greater urgency and a raw, unfiltered energy that recording studios could only hint at. Every syllable she delivered seemed steeped in experience, framed by that soaring, honeyed voice that could turn tender or tempestuous in an instant.
What makes **Linda Ronstadt’s “You’re No Good” Live 1975** so compelling is not just her vocal brilliance, but also her ability to connect with an audience without artifice. She didn’t rely on extravagant stage antics or flashy costumes. Instead, she let the music — and her unmistakable presence — do all the heavy lifting. Her band, featuring top-tier musicians of the era, complemented her perfectly, delivering tight, soulful backing that pushed the emotional highs and lows of the song to exhilarating extremes.
There’s a lived-in quality to her interpretation: it’s not just a woman telling off a no-good lover, it’s a woman reclaiming her power with grace, grit, and a touch of melancholy. For many listeners, especially those who watched it unfold live in 1975, this performance remains a defining memory of what it meant to experience real, heartfelt rock music at its peak.
In every note of **”You’re No Good” Live 1975**, **Linda Ronstadt** captures the spirit of an era and cements her place as one of the greatest voices of her generation — timeless, fearless, and unforgettable.
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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
