The song Stevie Nicks wishes was written about her
From a young age, Stevie Nicks was surrounded by rock, folk, and doo-wop music, laying the foundation for the iconic musician we admire today. In her music-filled childhood home, Stevie’s passion for music was sparked and encouraged from the start.
As a prominent figure in rock history, Stevie Nicks’ insights into her musical influences are particularly meaningful. Delving into the artists and experiences that shaped her reveals the origins of this rock legend.
Folk-rock star Jackson Browne is one such influence, known for his skilled songwriting and catchy tunes. His song ‘That Girl Could Sing’ resonated deeply with Nicks. She jokingly wished the song was about her, picturing herself as the inspiration behind it. “I’ve always hoped he had me in mind when he penned that track, especially lines like ‘She was a friend to me when I needed one’,” Stevie reflected, highlighting the impact of Browne’s words.
Nicks also loves Browne’s ‘Somebody’s Baby’, which he co-wrote with Danny Kortchmar for the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She acknowledges Browne’s significant influence on her approach to writing love songs. However, her inspiration doesn’t stop there; Joni Mitchell’s talent for fitting many words into a line smoothly also impresses Nicks.
She is equally inspired by trailblazing women in music, like the mysterious Kate Bush and her hit, ‘Running Up That Hill’. “Upon hearing it, I immediately thought, ‘I want to cover this’,” Nicks shared. She added, “As artists, we often want to reinterpret songs. But sometimes, we realize, ‘I can’t do better than the original.’ With Kate Bush, that’s usually the case.”
