"Long, Long Time" is a song written by Gary White.[1] The song was a hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1970.
Linda Ronstadt version
In 1970, Linda Ronstadt released the song as a single and on the album Silk Purse.[1] The single spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 25,[2] while reaching No. 15 on Canada's "RPM 100",[3] No. 8 on Canada's CHUM 30 chart,[4] and No. 20 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart.[5][6]
In 1971, Linda Ronstadt was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance for her rendition of "Long, Long Time".[7]
Other versions
In 1976, Larry Santos released a cover of the song, which reached No. 38 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart[9][10] and No. 109 on Billboard's "Bubbling Under the Hot 100".[11]
In 1998, Canadian singer/songwriter Alannah Myles covered the song for her compilation album The Very Best Of Alannah Myles.[12]
