![]() In an interview with High Times in 1982, Nicks said: “I was talking about a beautiful woman becoming old and not beautiful. After a tumultuous few years, the song is about slowing down and gaining strength. Nicks has said that she wrote this track as a warning to herself and a question to others. “Bella Donna” (1981) And the woman may be awestruck 26) for more of these unbeatable old-school vibes! The breathtaking performance below will leave you with no doubts about Nicks’s incredible musical energy. The song’s opening refrain immediately captures the magic of that original story and just adds to the allure that surrounds Nicks as a performer. Thus the beautifully haunting “Rhiannon” was born, and the rest is history. Nicks was inspired to write the song after reading a novel about a witch named Rhiannon who possessed another woman. This is best exemplified by this Fleetwood Mac number. While the witchiness is untrue, the magic of seeing her perform live is very much real. Stevie Nicks carries a mystical aura with her that has, for many years, left people wondering if she’s a witch. “Rhiannon” (1975) Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night ![]() Collectively, they make the song even more heartfelt and a must-have on any ’80s playlist. As is common with Nicks, all of the song’s lyrics are highly symbolic, with the phrase “white-winged dove” in the chorus referring to the soul leaving the body. The haunting lyrics and unrelenting beat convey the grief she felt following both the murder of John Lennon and the death of her uncle John after a long battle with cancer in the same week in 1980 This particular verse really captures the sense of loss she was feeling at the time though. This captivating track from Nicks’s solo career never fails to send shivers down our spines. Join us in celebrating the genius lyricism of this “Gold Dust Woman.” “Edge of Seventeen” (1981) Well I hear you in the morning Nicks has penned many beautiful lyrics over the decades, so we’ve decided to compile just a handful of some of her most beloved lines. With eight GRAMMY nominations and two American Music Award nominations as a solo artist on top of the numerous awards she won with Fleetwood Mac, her colossal impact on the music industry is undeniable. She’s the first woman to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice - first with Fleetwood Mac in 1998, and then again as a solo artist in 2019. ![]() Stream Classic Rewind here for hits by Fleetwood Mac and more ![]() Rolling Stone aptly named her the “Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll” after the release of her first solo album, and she remains the reigning queen of our hearts to this day! Since she wrote her very first song on the guitar she got for her 16th birthday, Nicks has blessed us with countless certified bangers. May 26 marks the 75th birthday of the icon, the legend, the star - the one and only Stevie Nicks. ![]()
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