While made famous by the duo, the song had a decade-long history before their version:
: It was written by the legendary husband-and-wife team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil , along with Tom Snow .
The 1989 duet by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville is widely considered one of the most iconic pop ballads of the late 20th century. Released as the lead single from Ronstadt’s triple-platinum album, Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind . Song Origins and History
: Barry Mann first recorded the song for his self-titled 1980 album.