 Olson has received critical acclaim for her work as a solo performer, band leader, and producer.In varying capacities she has worked with former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, Percy Sledge (Sledge has recorded five songs that Olson has written or co-written), Ry Cooder, Gene Clark, Don Henley, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, Mikael Rickfors, and many others.Her musical partnerships in the 1980s included former Byrd member Gene Clark (which resulted in a duet album, "So Rebellious a Lover") and Mick Taylor.