Back in the U.S.A. - Linda Ronstadt - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In 1978, Linda Ronstadt released her vibrant cover of Chuck Berry’s classic as the lead single from her album Living in the U.S.A., and "Back in the U.S.A." quickly became a feel‑good anthem that recalled her rock‑and‑roll roots. Linda Ronstadt—who first heard Berry’s original via Glenn Frey cruising L.A.—channeled her love for vintage rock with slick production from Peter Asher and tight backing from session all‑stars like Waddy Wachtel and David Sanborn. The track peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also hit the Top 20 in Australia and Canada, reinforcing her commercial strength; the album itself blasted to Number 1 on the Billboard 200. Musically, her version stays true to Berry’s upbeat swing, with electric‑guitar riffs, buoyant rhythms, and her confident vocals. It later earned a spot in her live shows alongside Berry himself at the 1987 Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll concert. "Back in the U.S.A." remains a standout in Linda Ronstadt’s catalog, a toast to nostalgia wrapped in her signature style.