Poor Wandering One
Linda Ronstadt · Other Songs - Linda Ronstadt
For shame
For shame
Poor wandering one
Though thou hast surely strayed
Take heart of grace, thy steps retrace
Poor wandering one
Poor wandering one
If such poor love as mine
Can help thee find true peace of mind
Why, take it, it is thine
Take heart, no danger lowers
Take any heart but ours
Take heart, fair days will shine
Take any heart, take mine
Take heart, no danger lowers
Take any heart but ours
Take heart, fair days will shine
Take any heart, take mine
Poor wandering one
Though thou hast surely strayed
Take heart of grace, thy steps retrace
Poor wandering one
Poor wandering one
Poor wandering one
Take heart, take heart
Take any heart but ours
Take heart, take heart
Take heart, no danger lowers
Take any heart but ours
Take heart, take heart
Take any heart but ours
Take heart
Poor Wandering One
Linda Ronstadt's 'Poor Wandering One' stands as a poignant example of her mastery over the English-language ballad tradition. Recorded during her prolific 1970s period, the track showcases her distinctive vocal timbre and emotional depth, characteristic of her work with The Mamas & the Papas and her solo career. The song reflects the folk-rock and pop genres of the era, focusing on themes of loneliness and the human condition. Ronstadt's delivery transforms the material into an intimate narrative, highlighting her ability to convey complex feelings through melody and phrasing. This recording remains a significant song in her discography, demonstrating her enduring influence on singer-songwriters and her capacity to reinterpret classic material with fresh power.