Neville released his first solo album since the late 60s in 1986 with the independent release "Orchid in The Storm". In 1989, Neville teamed up with Linda Ronstadt on the album "Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind" which included four duets by the pair. Amongst them were the #1 Grammy-winning hits "Don't Know Much" and "All My Life". "Don't Know Much" reached #2 on the Hot 100, and was certified Gold for selling a million copies, while the album was certified Triple Platinum for US sales of more than 3 million.