Ultimate Classic Rock

How Stevie Nicks Survived Heartache With ‘Edge of Seventeen': Book Excerpt

New York Times bestselling author Annie Zaleski (who has also written for UCR) takes stock of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
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Stevie Nicks' 'Edge of Seventeen' Became an Anthem About Grief and Resilience

Most rock music fans instantly recognize the “Edge of Seventeen (Just Like the White Winged Dove)” by Stevie Nickswhen it kicks off with its rapidly chugging guitar, followed by Nicks' gorgeous and ...
American Songwriter

Behind Stevie Nicks’ Unexpected Interpretation of “Edge of Seventeen”: “I Feel Like I Hear War”

The meanings of songs generally change depending on the listener. That is the beauty of music, literature, poetry, and art in general. However, sometimes, people pull a meaning out of a song that is ...
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Stevie Nicks’ 1982 Hit Song Was Sampled by the Biggest Girl Group of All Time

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
American Songwriter

Two Devastating Losses Inspired Stevie Nicks To Write This Early Hit

In 1982, Stevie Nicks had her third big single as a solo artist, with “Edge Of Seventeen”. On her debut Bella Donna album, Nicks wrote “Edge Of Seventeen” by herself. “Edge Of Seventeen” says, “He was ...