![]() It proved that she was a formidable solo artist in her own right. While it may not have been as good as her solo debut, it was still an excellent release. The Wild Heart was an upbeat outing for Stevie Nicks. While I prefer her rock material, this was a good attempt at trying something different. The unusual track is “Beauty and The Beast,” which comes complete with a 23-person string section. Another highlight is “Nothing Ever Changes,” which is an angry and powerful rocker. “Enchanted” can best be described as country/rock, as her vocal combines with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street band member Roy Bittan’s piano with good effect. There are a number of other tracks that are still worth exploring, including the title song, which is another in your face rocker. On the other hand, it was part of the best of the eighties sound as it was very danceable and the harmonies were perfect. “If Anyone Falls” may be a little dated today as the synthesizers are front and center. “Nightbird” was a dark tribute ballad for her old friend Robyn Anderson, who had passed away. It is a rocker with catchy hooks and the vocal is powerful as well. “Stand Back” is one of the better creations of her career. The main problem was that the lyrics tended to be fairly obscure on a number of the songs.Īs with her previous album, it was the top forty hit singles that formed the foundation of her music and are the most accessible tracks. The sound is updated to what was popular at the time, as synthesizers and percussion move to the forefront to share space with the guitars. She continues in the rock vein of Bella Donna. ![]() Even his purple highness, Prince, makes an uncredited stop. Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Mick Fleetwood, Steve Lukather, Wendy Wachtel, Don Felder, Roy Bittan, David Foster, and dozens of others make appearances. The album has a list of guest musicians that seem to go on ad infinitum. It was against this background that she went into the studio to record her second solo album. ![]() The group’s concerts and her solo appearances continued to sell out before huge audiences. Her 1981 Bella Donna solo debut and Fleetwood Mac’s 1982 Mirage album both reached number one on the American album charts and sold millions of copies. She was riding a wave of personal popularity during 1983. The Wild Heart may not have had the consistent highs of Bella Donna, but when it was good, it was very good. Menomonee Falls, WI: Record Research, Inc.Stevie Nicks released her second solo album close to two years after her first. Joel Whitburn presents rock tracks 1981-2008. Mainstream Rock: 19 (July 30, 1983) References Sony/ATV Songs, LLC / Sweet Talk Music/Three Hearts Music (ASCAP) Musiciansīackground vocals: Sharon Celani & Lori Perry (Stevie Nicks/Sandy Stewart) © 1982 Welsh Witch Music (BMI) Admin by. Well, if it’s me that’s driving you to this madness Nothing ever changes, ooh, you know it doesn’tīaby, come back, come back, come back, come backĬome back, come back, come back, come back Nothing ever changes, you know it doesn’t Oh, it could come straight, straight from my heart Would you take a look at your life and your lovers There’s just one thing that I’d like to say If it’s me that’s driving you to this madness This is the only cynical song on this album.” Lyrics Maybe you can tell I was feeling pretty cynical at the time. This was written about a year and a half ago. I always say it better on the typewriter than I’m gonna say it while the song’s going by. 2016 Remastered Rhino Entertainment Company. And it doesn’t really matter since I always start from my basic idea and go back to my words. Provided to YouTube by Rhino Atlantic Wild Heart (2016 Remaster) Stevie Nicks The Wild Heart 1983 Modern Records Inc. When I’m writing, I’ll go and drag out 300 pages of lyrics and take a word from here, a line from there, a verse from here. “This is another song that Sandy wrote the track for. “Nothing Ever Changes” is Track 8 on The Wild Heart, following “I Will Run to You” and preceding “Sable on Blond.” About the Song ![]()
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