Stoney End

Linda Ronstadt · Other Songs - Linda Ronstadt

I was born from love

And my poor mother worked the mines

I was raised on the Good Book Jesus

Till I read between the lines

Now I don't believe

I want to see the morning

Going down the Stoney End

I never wanted to go

Down the Stoney End

Mama let me start all over

Cradle me, Mama, cradle me again

I can still remember him

With love light in his eyes

But the light flickered out and parted

As the sun began to rise

Now I don't believe

I want to see the morning

Going down the Stoney End

I never wanted to go

Down the Stoney End

Mama let me start all over

Cradle me, mama, cradle me again

(Cradle me, mama, cradle me again

Mama, cradle me again...)

Never mind the forecast

'Cause the sky has lost control

'Cause the furry and the broken thunders

Come to match my raging soul

Now I don't believe

I want to see the morning

Going down the Stoney End

I never wanted to go

Down the Stoney End

Mama let me start all over

Cradle me, mama, cradle me again

Going down the Stoney End...

Stoney End - Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt's "Stoney End" stands as a poignant example of her mastery of folk-rock and country balladry. Recorded during the early 1970s, the track showcases her distinctive vocal range, blending a soft, intimate delivery with the acoustic textures characteristic of the era's singer-songwriter movement. As part of her extensive discography, the song reflects her ability to interpret traditional American roots music with emotional depth and artistic integrity. The recording captures the quiet melancholy often found in her work, highlighting her skill in conveying narrative through melody and tone rather than dramatic flair. It remains a testament to her enduring influence on the genre and her capacity to bring authenticity to classic compositions.