![]() People will understand that, probably more than a lot of other things, because it definitely takes you through your nervous breakdown and through your recovery, and it takes you through your survival. There’s something about the vocal that just gives me shivers because it’s just so real. I think that people are gonna love ‘Wild Heart.’ It’s the one song that I go back to time to time again and listen to. “There are some wild words in it that just sort of popped up. “It was born in New York, and it’s just intense,” says Stevie of the opening title track. Stevie can be heard singing lines from “Wild Heart” to the music of “Can’t Go Back” in the clip below. The Wild Heart begins with the standout title track, Stevie’ six-minute opus that explores the “darkest places of your mind.” The music from the original demo may have been inspired by the music from Lindsey Buckingham’s 1982 demo “Can’t Go Back,” which was later recorded for Fleetwood Mac album Mirage. These are unrestrained creative moments that reflect Stevie’ willingness to gamble for the sake of her craft and entice listeners to read between her lines. ![]() ![]() Listeners experience a fascinating mystery of sorts, left to decipher the meaning of Stevie’ cryptic, but engaging prose that reveals just enough personal details to hook the listener. ![]() While not as cohesive a work as her debut piece, The Wild Heart thrives in unconventional ways. Straightforward pop rock songs like “Stand Back,” “If Anyone Falls,” and “Enchanted” maintained her core audience, while deeper cuts like “Sable on Blond” and “Beauty and the Beast” explored Stevie’ interest in mystics and fairy tales. For her sophomoric work, Stevie balanced the pop rock sensibilities of Bella Donna but took on a harder edge, the darker melodies and instrumentation found on Side 2 of The Wild Heart. Pressure to repeat the massive commercial success of her debut album Bella Donna was high. To celebrate this milestone, Stevie Nicks INFO looks back on each unique track that inspired the recording and captivated listeners around the world.īy 1983, Stevie had established a formidable presence in rock music as a solo artist. Earlier this year, Stevie Nicks’ second solo album The Wild Heart turned 30. ![]()
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