5 Facts About Linda Ronstadt's Harmony on Emmylou Harris's 'Queen of the Silver Dollar'

Linda Ronstadt sang harmony on Emmylou Harris’s cover of “Queen of the Silver Dollar.” The song was written by Shel Silverstein.

Ronstadt and Harris were longtime friends and frequent vocal collaborators. Their harmonies are a hallmark of 1970s country-rock.

Ronstadt’s harmony part is a supporting, not lead, vocal. It complements Harris’s lead without overpowering it.

The track appears on Harris’s 1975 album “Elite Hotel.” It was one of several collaborations between the two singers on that record.

Ronstadt’s contribution is a clear example of her versatility as a vocalist. She was equally comfortable singing lead on her own hits or backing a friend.