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When Will I Be Loved
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This song captures the weariness of a heart that has been "cheated" and "put down," longing for a true connection. It's a plea for genuine love after experiencing repeated disappointments, wondering when a lasting, reciprocal affection will finally arrive. Linda Ronstadt brought this feeling to its highest profile when she covered the song in 1975 on her album Heart Like A Wheel, making it an even bigger hit than the Everly Brothers' original. It plays like a timeless question, a hope held onto despite past hurts.
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When Will I Be Loved
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When Will I Be Loved
by Linda Ronstadt
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