Stevie Nicks - Bella Donna (1981, Vinyl LP) MR 38-139
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Description
Bella Donna, released on July 27, 1981, on Modern Records (MR 38-139), is the highly successful debut solo album by Stevie Nicks. Released while she was still a member of Fleetwood Mac, this album cemented her status as a major rock star in her own right.
Tracklist
The original vinyl LP's tracklist is as follows:
Side One
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"Bella Donna"
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"Kind of Woman"
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"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
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"Think About It"
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"After the Glitter Fades"
Side Two 6. "Edge of Seventeen" 7. "How Still My Love" 8. "Leather and Lace" (with Don Henley) 9. "Outside the Rain" 10. "The Highwayman"
Key Features and Legacy
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Commercial Success: The album was a monumental success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remaining on the chart for almost three years. It has been certified 5x Platinum in the U.S., making it her best-selling solo album to date.
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Star-Studded Collaborations: Bella Donna is known for its high-profile collaborations with two major rock figures. The duets "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" with Tom Petty and "Leather and Lace" with Don Henley of the Eagles were both major hits, with "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Signature Songs: The album features some of Stevie Nicks' most iconic solo songs, including the rock anthem "Edge of Seventeen," which has become a staple of her live performances and a career-defining track. The song's distinctive guitar riff, played by Waddy Wachtel, is a nod to The Police's "Bring on the Night."
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Musical Style and Production: Produced by Jimmy Iovine, the album has a polished yet raw feel, combining rock and folk-pop with hints of country. It showcased the songs Nicks had written over several years that did not fit into Fleetwood Mac's sound. The production highlights Nicks's unique, raspy vocal style and her poetic lyrics.
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The Modern Records Label: The album's release on the newly formed Modern Records label, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records, was a significant event. The label was created specifically for Stevie Nicks' solo career, a testament to her importance as an artist.
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