Stevie Nicks Returns to ‘SNL’ at a critical time to impart a critical message

Stevie Nicks Returns to ‘SNL’ After 40 Years With Powerful Women’s Rights Anthem ‘The Lighthouse’

Nicks also performs "Edge of Seventeen," the classic from her 1981 debut solo album.

By William Vaillancourt

Rollingstone

Stevie Nicks, whose last Saturday Night Live appearance came in December 1983, returned to the late night show at a critical time to impart a critical message.

Nicks first sang “The Lighthouse,” a call-to-action for women’s rights that she wrote shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned two summers ago.

“Don’t let them take your power / Don’t leave it alone in the final hours,” she sings. “Don’t close your eyes and hope for the best / The dark is out there, the light is going fast.”

Nicks, although not explicitly endorsing a presidential candidate, recently praised Taylor Swift’s message supporting Vice President Kamala Harris.

Nicks’ second performance was a rousing rendition of “Edge of Seventeen,” one of the standout tracks from her 1981 debut solo album, Bella Donna.

“Edge of Seventeen” is also ranked number 217 on Rolling Stone‘s “Greatest Songs” list.

Saturday Night Live recap: Despite delays, Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks deliver an entertaining episode

By Andy Hoglund

Entertainment Weekly

Tonight, we have a special match-up: Bowen Yang's Wicked costar Ariana Grande is being teamed with a deep cut SNL musical guest, a genuine legend: Stevie Nicks. Here is how big Stevie Nicks is: Not only was her first time playing at 8H way back in 1983, but there's a classic sketch spoofing Nicks that itself is over 25 years old! Longevity and lore, folks. SNL50.

Stevie Nicks performs "The Lighthouse"

"The Lighthouse" was released last month as a rally cry for women, intended to reinvigorate the fight for reproductive healthcare. "I have my scars, you have yours/ Don't let them, take your power," she sings. "They'll take your soul, they'll take your power, unless you save it." What a ballad.

As noted, Nicks first played 8H way back in the early '80s. Gary Kroeger recalls that season 8 performance: "I was in my 20s when she did SNL during my time there! When she came on the scene 10 years earlier, I was in my teens! Was I a fan of Stevie Nicks? Of course I was! She was one of, if not the Goddess of Rock and Roll. I was too nervous to say hello. My recollection was that she didn't hang out much and I don't recall her at the after-party, but that doesn't mean my memory is correct. Only that I was too shy to say anything. She was terrific on the show."

Sheryl Crow plays guitar and bass, and sings on this track, which she co-produced. (And yes, she has played at 8H three times.)

Stevie Nicks performs "Edge of Seventeen"

After this episode's second "delay of game," we return from commercial — and it's worth it! "Edge of Seventeen" is on the menu, and I know somewhere Joan Cusack is pleased. A timeless classic. I am a fan of this! 

Another sign of Nicks' longevity: 45 years ago today, Fleetwood Mac released their album Tusk. 

Stevie Nicks is reflecting on her first solo Saturday Night Live appearance

Stevie Nicks reveals sister-in-law saved 1983 SNL set by singing backup: 'Literally right before we went on'

"It was very scary to go on the show," she recalled ahead of her return to "SNL" this weekend.

By Wesley Stenzel 

Entertainment Weekly

Stevie Nicks is reflecting on her first solo Saturday Night Live appearance that almost ended in disaster.

The "Landslide" singer and on-and-off Fleetwood Mac member said a last-minute lineup change in her band nearly tanked her Dec. 10, 1983, performance on the show, she told PEOPLE. "You know, we practiced and practiced, and everything went well," Nicks said. "At the time, I had my friend who wrote 'Stand Back,' and she was gonna do the second song, which was called 'Nightbird' — and she freaked out and had terrible stage fright, so she couldn't do it."

That's when Lori Perry jumped in to save the day. "So one of my singers, who ended up being my sister-in-law Lori, she said, 'I'll do it,' and she's crazy, but she said, 'I'll do it,'" Nicks recalled. "This is literally right before we went on, and so we went on and we did it, and it came out perfect!"

The "Dreams" singer said the last-minute chaos inadvertently added to the performance's power. "It was one of those shows, that even with that horrible wrench that was thrown in the middle of it, it came off beautifully," she said. "I've never been so proud of anything as I was of that night. It was a magical show, and I was thrilled, and it definitely kicked my solo career up."

Nicks noted that her SNL debut came about two and a half years into her solo career. She released her first solo album, Bella Donna, in 1981, spawning her acclaimed solo hit, "Edge of Seventeen." Her second solo album, The Wild Heart, came out in June 1983, about six months before her SNL performance.

Despite her success as a solo artist, Nicks remained anxious about performing on SNL. "It was nerve-wracking because it was not Fleetwood Mac; it was my solo career, so it was very scary to go on the show when you've been in a huge band and now you're going on Saturday Night Live as a solo artist," she said.

Nicks will return as a musical guest for the first time since 1983, and she still sees performing on the NBC show as a tremendous achievement despite seismic shifts in the entertainment landscape. "Performing on Saturday Night Live is now as it was then. It’s just about the biggest thing you can do, bigger than a stadium show because it's going to go out all over the world," she said. "So if you wanna talk about being nervous about something! It doesn't matter how many shows you've done or how much you practice, you're going to be nervous!"

Nicks plans to perform her new track "The Lighthouse," which was written as a response to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. "I'm really excited to play the new song," she said. "You can never say that Saturday Night Live does not help you to gain lots of new followers, younger people, older people, etc. And so to be asked to do it again... I never thought I would do it again — so to be asked to do it again has thrown me into an absolute nervous frenzy, but I'm really excited."

Stevie Nicks will perform on the third episode of Saturday Night Live's 50th season, hosted by Ariana Grande, on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Stevie Nicks’ New Single Debuts on the US and UK Charts

Stevie Nicks’ New Single Instantly Debuts In The Same Position On Multiple Charts

Hugh McIntyre

Forbes

Stevie Nicks returned a little more than a week ago with “The Lighthouse,” her latest solo single. The Fleetwood Mac star’s fan base snapped up copies of the tune the moment it dropped, and they’ve collectively sent the song to multiple charts in the U.K. this week, immediately making it into something of a quick, if minor, hit.

“The Lighthouse” launches on both the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts this time around. Coincidentally, the tune is new at No. 48 on the two tallies.

It’s not entirely uncommon for songs to debut in similar spots on those two rankings, as they are both ranked based on pure purchases. Most sales of individual tracks take place on download storefronts like iTunes and Amazon, so it makes sense that new arrivals on the Official Singles Downloads list would also perform just as well–or, almost as well–on the Official Singles Sales roster at the same time.

“The Lighthouse” marks Nicks’ second solo hit on the Official Singles Sales chart. She debuted on the list of the top-selling songs in the U.K. in 2020. That year, “Edge of Seventeen” peaked at No. 7, and it still stands as her top placement.

Nicks’ latest offering marks her fourth career win on the Official Singles Downloads ranking. It’s her second-highest appearance, coming in ahead of the No. 72 high point that “Dreams” by Deep Dish reached years ago, as well as the No. 98 peak that “Show Them the Way” mustered.

“The Lighthouse” stands as the fifth-highest debut on the Official Singles Downloads chart, landing behind tracks from Kylie Minogue, Callum Beattie, Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane, and Josh Baker. On the Official Singles Sales list, Nicks claims the sixth-loftiest entrant. In addition to the five names mentioned above, The Veronicas also hit the tally with their years-old single “Untouched,” which reaches the list for the first time.

Nicks released “The Lighthouse” as a means to inspire discussions about women’s rights and the issue of abortion. For the moment, the track is a standalone single, as it’s not connected to any larger project–at least for the time being.

In the US, the single debuted on a couple of Billboard charts dated October 12, 2024:

Top 25 Digital Song Sales

#17 - The Lighthouse 

Rock Digital Song Sales

#5 - The Lighthouse

Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks Hint Christmas Collab

Jason Kelce and Eagles Pals Reunite for One Last Christmas Album

(Jason is the brother to Travis Kelce who is currently dating Taylor Swift.)

Ex-Eagle Connor Barwin, founder of the Make The World Better Foundation benefitting city parks — and perhaps the only pro athlete to hang out with Jelloman — has announced the coming of a third and final “Special” Christmas record.

Says 6ABC, A Philly Special Christmas Party will reunite Jason Kelce with his old teammates/current Eagles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata in the sound booth, and include contributions from Boyz II Men, Travis Kelce, and more TBA. Here’s where it would be fun to start a rumor that Taylor Swift is involved, but that’s already been shot down. As always, Charlie Hall of the War on Drugs will produce the record.

Combined, the previous two Philly Specials records raised three million dollars for charity. Think how much they’d make this time if Tay showed up to sing, like, “Jingle Bell Rock Girl” with the Dead Milkmen. Too bad she’s not cool and hates charity.

The album will be available on November 29th.

Today, Jason Kelce on his Instagram account hinted that Stevie may appear on the album. He posted the above photo and said the following:

"The crossover we didn't know we needed,"  "Coming soon to a Christmas album near you"

Phillymag.com

Stevie Nicks "The Lighthouse" Record Store Day 2024 Single Release

Stevie Nicks

"The Lighthouse" 

7 inch white vinyl

The Record |Store Day list was announced and the only inclusion related to Fleetwood Mac is the release of Stevie's latest single "The Lighthouse" on 7 inch white vinyl.  It appears to be a US exclusive as it doesn't appear on the UK or Canadian Record Store listings.  With only 5,000 units available, it should go fast.  This is the first commercially available single Stevie has released since probably the 90's. 

Look for it at your local independent record store or on their online website. 

Record Store Day Black Friday is November 29, 2024.

Stevie Nicks releases an anthemic new single “The Lighthouse.” Written by Nicks pulling from her personal reflections and experiences, the song is meant as a battle cry to current, past, and future generations of women during this pivotal moment in history. 

Produced by Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and Dave Cobb, “The Lighthouse” is pressed as a white vinyl 7" single, with a portion of sales proceeds going to charity. 

Available at independent record stores starting November 29, 2024.

• Event: BLACK FRIDAY 2024
• Release Date: 11/29/2024
• Format: 7" Single
• Label: Warner Records
• Quantity: 5000
• Release type: RSD Exclusive Release

Stevie Nicks’ New Single The Lighthouse Number One in the US

Stevie Nicks’ New Single Rocks Its Way Into The Top 10

Hugh McIntyre

Forbes

Stevie Nicks has never been afraid to stand up for what she believes in, and she’s continuing to do so with her new single. The beloved musician dropped “The Lighthouse” on Friday (September 27), and it quickly became a bestseller in the U.S.

After hours of slowly climbing the American iTunes chart, “The Lighthouse” now appears inside the top 10 on the list of the bestselling tracks in the country. Nicks’ latest sits at No. 8, as of the time of writing.

Nicks claims one of four new top 10s on the iTunes ranking. She comes in behind Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood’s “I’m Gonna Love You” and “Timeless” by The Weeknd and Playboi Carti. Just one rung following the Fleetwood Mac star come Timcast and Phil Labonte, who push their odd collaboration “Coming Home” into the important region.

“The Lighthouse” appears to be a standalone single, as no larger project has been announced yet from the star, and it is Nicks’ first new release of 2024. She joined Dolly Parton on “What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You” in 2023, and her cover of Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth” dropped the year prior.

In a press release announcing “The Lighthouse,” Nicks’ team shared a statement from the singer-songwriter about the tune. The Grammy winner says, “I wrote this song a few months after Roe v. Wade was overturned. It seemed like overnight, people were saying ‘what can we, as a collective force, do about this…’ For me, it was to write a song.” She goes on to claim that when it comes to her latest cut, “I have often said to myself, ‘This may be the most important thing I ever do. To stand up for the women of the United States and their daughters and granddaughters—and the men that love them.’”

“The Lighthouse” was written by Nicks, Magnus Birgersson, and Vincent Villuis. The single was produced by the singer herself, as well as superstar producer Dave Cobb. Another powerhouse musician, Sheryl Crow, is credited as a producer as well, and she also provided background vocals for the song.

Nicks is scheduled to serve as the musical guest on the October 12 episode of Saturday Night Live. With a new single out, there’s a good chance she’ll introduce viewers to the song, which may help it once again when it comes to sales and streams, perhaps making the tune into a hit—if it hasn’t already become at least a minor one by that point.

Current itunes USA:

#1 - Top 100 Rock Songs

#2 - Top New Songs

#3 - Top 100 Songs 

iTunes around the world:

#1 - Sweden

#3 - United States

#5 - Luxembourg

#9 - New Zealand

#14 - Ireland

#21 - Canada

#22 - Australia

#23 - United Kingdom

#48 - Switzerland

#86 - Netherlands

#108 - Germany

#150 - Denmark