His moment of glory was "Lonely Boy," unforgettable for its metrical hook. He was a longtime collaborator with Linda Ronstadt, the anchor of her band. He produced a song for my friend Barbara McDonald and she spoke glowingly of him.

"Lonely Boy":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eZsPj9yXqw&feature=fvst

He takes the guitar solo here with Linda:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZPPBJC8Ic