Top Stevie Nicks songs every fan must hear at least once

Stevie Nicks must-hear songs

Stevie Nicks is a name that everyone in music knows. With her iconic voice and poetic lyrics, she’s created a timeless sound with a touch of magic.

Whether as part of Fleetwood Mac or on her own, Stevie has been a force in the music world for decades. Her songs tell stories of every phase of life, often with a mystical twist.

If you’re new to her music or a longtime fan, this must-hear list will introduce you to some of her greatest hits that show her unforgettable talent.

“Sara”

“Sara” is one of Stevie Nicks’s most personal songs from Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album Tusk. Stevie first wrote it as a poem and then added music. The song is about many things happening in her life, like her friendship with Sara Recor, who later married Mick Fleetwood in 1988.

Even though some people, like Don Henley, thought the song was about a lost baby, Stevie said it’s about many feelings and events, not just one person. The lyrics also reflect her breakup with Lindsey Buckingham and her affair with Mick Fleetwood.

“Crying in the Night”

“Crying in the Night” is a song by Stevie Nicks, and it kicked off the 1973 album Buckingham Nicks. This album was special because it was just Stevie and Lindsey Buckingham before they joined Fleetwood Mac.

Stevie wrote the song about Lesley Ann Warren’s character, Mae, from the 1972 TV movie, The Daughters of Joshua Cabe. Even though the album didn’t do well and Polydor Records dropped them, Mick Fleetwood heard “Frozen Love” later and asked Lindsey to join Fleetwood Mac.

They own the album now but haven’t put it on CD. In 2016, Stevie sang “Crying in the Night” live for the first time, and in 2024, Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham covered the whole album.

“Edge of Seventeen”

“Edge of Seventeen” is one of Stevie Nicks’ most famous solo songs. It came out in 1981 on her album Bella Donna. Stevie wrote it after her uncle Jonathan died from cancer and after John Lennon was killed, both in the same week in December 1980.

The song’s name came from a talk with Tom Petty’s wife, Jane, who said “at the age of seventeen,” but Stevie heard “edge of seventeen” because of her accent. The line “just like the white-winged dove” came from a menu Stevie saw in a restaurant.

“Stand Back”

“Stand Back” is a must-hear song by Stevie Nicks from her 1983 album The Wild Heart. She wrote it after hearing Prince’s song “Little Red Corvette” while driving.

She wrote “Stand Back” that night, and Prince even came to the studio and played the synthesizer. “Stand Back” became a big hit, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Mainstream Rock chart.

Stevie wrote the song on her wedding day to Kim Anderson, and she has called the song one of the most important songs she has made.

“Frozen Love”

“Frozen Love” was the last song on the 1973 Buckingham Nicks album, and it showed off Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham’s music connection. The seven-minute song had cool harmonies, fingerpicking on the guitar, and a switch from acoustic to electric guitar.

The song also talks about their relationship with lyrics like “You may not be as strong as me/And I may not care to teach you.” Lindsey even said the song combined folk with classical music.

“Rooms on Fire”

“Rooms on Fire” is a must-hear song by Stevie Nicks from her 1989 album The Other Side of the Mirror. The song was inspired by her short romance with producer Rupert Hine.

Stevie said it felt like everything was on fire when he was around. The song talks about a rock star who knows that being famous means she might not have a normal life, get married, or have kids. Instead, she finds excitement in quick but exciting love.

“Rhiannon”

“Rhiannon” came out in 1975 with Fleetwood Mac and became one of Stevie Nicks’ biggest hits! Stevie got the name “Rhiannon” from the novel Triad and started reading about Welsh myths. In Welsh stories, Rhiannon is a goddess with magic powers linked to birds and horses.

Stevie’s song tells about Rhiannon as a magical woman who is both powerful and mysterious. Stevie would call “Rhiannon” a song about “an old Welsh witch” during live shows. Her cool stage shows made her look like a mystical rock star.

“Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?”

“Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?” is a must-hear song by Stevie Nicks from her 1985 album Rock a Little. Stevie wrote it after Joe Walsh of the Eagles took her to a park in Colorado to show her a drinking fountain he put there for his daughter, Emma Kristen, who passed away.

Stevie was so moved that she called it “the most committed song I ever wrote”. Keith Olsen helped her add a bridge to the song. It reached No. 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Stevie said that after that experience, nothing ever seemed as dark anymore.

“Talk to Me”

“Talk to Me” is a must-hear Stevie Nicks song from her 1985 album Rock a Little. Chas Sandford wrote the song. It was released as a single and became one of her biggest hits.

It reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream Rock chart for two weeks. Stevie found the vocals hard at first, but drummer Jim Keltner helped her, making “Talk to Me” a standout song in her career.

“I Can’t Wait”

“I Can’t Wait” is a must hear song by Stevie Nicks from her 1985 album Rock a Little. Stevie wrote the song with Rick Nowels and Eric Pressly. It mixes synth pop and dance rock sounds, showing her move to electronic music.

Stevie said she wrote the lyrics in one night after hearing Rick’s track. She also recorded her singing in one take because she felt the moment was special. The song became popular, reaching number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Leather and Lace”

Leather and Lace” is a must-hear duet by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley from her 1981 album Bella Donna. Stevie wrote the song for Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, but they didn’t use it. So, she sang it with Don Henley from the Eagles.

The song came out as the second single on October 6, 1981. It reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for three weeks in January 1982. Stevie and Don sing different parts and join together on the chorus.

“The Lighthouse”

“The Lighthouse” is a must-hear song by Stevie Nicks that came out on September 27, 2024. It was written solely by Stevie Nicks and produced by Greg Kurstin. Stevie got the idea for the song after watching news about Roe v. Wade being overturned.

She wrote the lyrics on September 6, 2022, after seeing a news report about what this decision meant for women. The song tells people to fight for their rights. Stevie calls it “the most important thing I ever do” because it stands up for women in America.

“Wild Heart”

“Wild Heart” is a must-hear song by Stevie Nicks from her 1983 album The Wild Heart. She wrote the song in 1981 and first sang it during a Rolling Stone photo shoot with her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Lori Perry-Nicks.

Stevie says the song is “intense” and “epic” because it shows strong feelings and energy. For the album, she changed some lyrics and added an introduction to honor her late friend Robin Anderson. The song is over six minutes long.

“Silver Springs”

“Silver Springs” is a song Stevie Nicks wrote about her breakup with Lindsey Buckingham. It was supposed to be on Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 Rumours album but was left off because it was too long and slow.

Instead, it was the B-side to the single “Go Your Own Way,” which Lindsey wrote about their breakup. Stevie was upset it wasn’t on the album and fought to include it on her 1991 best-of album, but Mick Fleetwood wanted to save it for a Fleetwood Mac box set.

“Gypsy”

“Gypsy” is a song by Fleetwood Mac, written by Stevie Nicks. It came out in 1982 on their album Mirage. The song is about Stevie remembering her early life before she became famous. She talks about living in San Francisco and missing the freedom and simple life she had back then.

The lyrics say “back to the gypsy that I was,” showing she wants to feel like her old self again much like the stories in 19 vintage songs that made epic comebacks, where classic tunes find new meaning for listeners today.

“Blue Lamp”

“Blue Lamp” is a song by Stevie Nicks that came out in 1981 on the Heavy Metal movie soundtrack. Stevie wrote it about a real blue Tiffany lamp her mom gave her when she first joined Fleetwood Mac.

The lamp means a lot to her. She keeps it on all the time because it stands for hope and “the light at the end of the tunnel.”It sounds like clean, upbeat pop/rock.

Many fans think “Blue Lamp” is a hidden gem in Stevie’s music career much like the impact of the GRAMMY’s on artist’s careers by bringing attention not only to popular hits but also to lesser-known songs.

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