Best known as a band member of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks went on to pursue her own chart-topping solo career in 1981.
Reaching the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the band and then again solo in 2019. Here is Stevie Nicks and her top 10 songs.
1. Edge of Seventeen
Being the third single that Stevie Nicks released which reached #11 in the US and Canada, “Edge of Seventeen” was released as part of her debut solo album Bella Donna.
2. Leather and Lace
Featuring Don Henley, this 1981 single was written for Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter’s duet album Leather and Lace, it ended up reaching number six at the US Billboard Hot 100.
3. Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around
The only song not written or even co-written by the prominent Fleetwood Mac star herself. The performance of this song is not to be missed and became the promotional video for the song itself. Here is “Stop Draggin My Heart Around”
4. The Dealer
Written by Stevie Nicks herself, this became the first single from her solo album, 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault. It did reach Europe, although not with a blast, it still reached the No. 100 list in Belgium.
5. Sorcerer
During her time with Buckingham Nicks, Stevie Nicks became inspired enough to write ‘Sorcerer’, although not one of her main chart toppers, it did reach #21 though on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
6. Stand Back
Found in her second solo studio album, “Stand Back” reached number 5 in the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Top Mainstream Rock Tracks. Being part of Fleetwood Mac as well meant that fans got to enjoy her solo songs at nearly every live performance.
7. Rooms on Fire
Reaching both sides of the Atlantic, “Rooms on Fire” became one of Nicks’ successful songs topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and hit the UK Top 40 charts. Fans are still waiting for this song to performed live however…
8. If Anyone Falls
Peaking the US Billboard Hot 100, “If Anyone Falls” also reached number eight on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Written by Stevie Nicks herself, this song served as the second single from her second solo studio album The Wild Heart (1983
9. Violet and Blue
Nearing the end of the Mirage Tour, this album achieved platinum status in 1983, selling nearly 2 million copies in the US alone and quarter of million copies abroad.
10. 24 Karat Gold
Truly a song from the vault, the one hidden gem you have on your playlist and play every now and then (for the special Stevie Nicks moments)
