The story of Linda Greico is an undiscovered footnote in the “Countrypolitan” sunset. In 1979 Greico delivered a singular, unreleased interpretation of the Fred Lederman and Teri Amato composition “Heartaches,” trading Grand Ole Opry tradition for the suburban longing of a wood-paneled lounge at 2:00 AM. Shrouded in the mystery of a one-off hopeful, her performance remains a fascinating study in 1970s country crossover. Rescued from obscurity by Fervor Records, Greico’s voice finally transcends the silence of the master tape, surfacing decades later and finally given its due.
