Stevie Nicks - Edge Of Seventeen (REACTION!!!) 

This song is 40 years old and still kicks ass.

Cool story Stevie loves to tell at her concerts: She was driving around LA and heard Prince "Little Red Corvette" , she couldn't get the melody and tempo out of her head. This is at the time she was working on her album ,'The Wild Heart' . She had a song written, but for some reason she just couldn't get the sound she wanted. So Stevie decided to call up Prince. She said she was so nervous to speak to him because she is such a fan. Can you imagine Stevie Nicks being nervous to talk to then new kid on the scene, Prince? She told Prince about the song she was having trouble with. Long story short: Prince joined her in the studio, read the lyrics and promptly put down all the synthesizer tracks. That song is "Stand Back" which is one of her greatest hits. Prince asked that he remain uncredited because he was such a fan of hers that he wanted it to be a gift to honor her. So you can definitely hear Prince's music in "Stand Back". Give it a listen. Now she pays a beautiful homage to Prince during every one of her concerts. 🎹💜🔮

Stevie Nicks is the type of bad ass that other bad asses try to be. Queen, wrote a song about a breakup and made the boyfriend sing back up.... ALL HAIL STEVIE NICKS

I love how when Stevies vocals kill it, Ryan gets this little smile that is so genuine, and George gets this dirty grimmace on his face like hes about to start dancin. lol You guys truly appreciate talent, in any form. love it.

Fleetwood Mac - Rhiannon. Pure fire.

There is nothing like Stevie's voice. That gravel she has just sounds amazing.

The title "Edge of Seventeen" came from Tom Petty's wife, who was from the south and had a southern accent, was asked when she met Tom Petty, She said at the age of seventeen, and Stevie heard it as edge of seventeen.

Stevie Nicks was in a league of her own.. LEGEND....

I don’t think any of Fleetwood Mac or Stevie’s songs Sound “dated”. I think you could drop one into rotation today and they’d be chart toppers. I mean gosh, they are still played everywhere.

Destiny child even had Stevie Nicks in their video for booty lisious, because they sampled her edge of seventeen. Stevie could sing anything rough or soft!! Stevie is badass!!

I love her smokey voice. She brings it low and high, with a smooth transition.

When Stevie Nicks was a little girl she couldn’t say “Stephanie “ so she was given the nickname “Stevie” and that’s what she goes by to this day!

Just a quick note, Autotune wasn’t invented until 1998.

For pure female vocals - White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. If you don't believe me, search for the version where they isolated Grace Slick by herself. Drugs are bad, m'kay?

The thing I love best about Stevie Nicks is that she writes her own songs, it comes from her soul, which is why it is so authentic.

No one can ever emulate Stevie Nicks voice. She has such a unique voice that no one can touch. Stevie is one of a kind.

Incredible as always, gents. Here's my mandatory obligation to beg you to do Gold Dust Woman off of Rumours, which I personally think is Nicks' best song. Great choice on this one though.

You're right this was Stevie at full confidence level. Stevie you guys need to do is Rhiannon (live), Stop draggin' my heart around duet with Tom Petty and Leather and Lace duet with Don Henley, and Landslide off Fleetwood Mac

Stevie Nicks is “The Queen of Rock n Roll”.

The 70’s and 80’s had some awesome music. It’s nice seeing another generation discovering it. Stevie is a legend. No bad songs from her or her with Fleetwood Mac! ♥️

Fantastic reaction! Stevie Nicks came up with the phrase "edge of seventeen" after a conversation with Tom Petty's wife. Petty's wife said she met Petty at the age of 17. Nicks wrote the song after her uncle and John Lennon passed away. The lyrics to her songs tend to be personal and symbolic, which adds to her mystery. Thanks for incorporating Women of Rock into the marathon!!

You guys should check out "She Sells Sanctuary" by The Cult. Iconic song that is hella underrated

She's a legend! Everyone loves her and her voice! Once you hear it you'll always recognize it!

Try the Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty duet, “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around”

The lyrics are about dealing with the sadness about her uncle's death and John Lennon being killed...both happened in the same week. Stevie is a goddess! Love her so much! Great video guys, keep it up. Please do Stranglehold, you will love it. ☺☺

you guys should do a reaction to fleetwood mac "the chain "

Let's give a shout out to the backup vocals

Stevie Nicks is the Queen….plain and simple, no one compares

Please do The Chain by Fleetwood Mac! Everything about it is pure perfection!

Just to clear something up, there was absolutely no auto tune in the 80s. Not until the mid 90s. Everything before that had to basically be sung dead on because there was no way to fix it after the fact. That's why I have an even higher level of respect for songs of this era or older when they're super tight sounding, because you know it's legit.

When Stevie is truly singing, she sounds like her lungs are going to explode. An amazing woman.

I've seen others react to this song but no one has appreciated it more then you guys I love Stevie and all her witchy ways

This song is featured on "School of Rock" soundtrack, where Dewey Finn (Jack Black) goes to a bar with Principal Rosalie Mullins (Joan Cusack), plays this track off of a jukebox and sings along with her while drinking beer! An awesome song on a great scene from a superb movie!!!

You should listen to Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty perform "Stop Dragging My Heart Around"

Ok let's get more FM and Stevie reactions on here 😀 here ya go guys: 1. Gypsy 2. Rhiannon 3. Seven Wonders 4. The Chain 6. Sorcerer 7. Moonlight 8. Landslide

Stevie is the reigning Queen of Rock!!!

EURYTHMICS: Would I Lie To You, Sweet Dreams, Missionary Man. Annie Lennox is a great singer.

Stevie wrote this song about two things...her Uncle who passed away and John Lennon. They both died the same week. It’s a about both , the death of John Lennon and her Uncle who died while she was visiting him and they were alone in the house, just her and him, when he passed. Stevie writes in poetry and riddle.

I love that you guys did this! Stevie has always been my favorite.....the white witch! Yeah...

In the age of MTV, Petty didn't want to be filmed playing the song. He said " This is about Stevie, not me. I'm along for the ride!"

Stevie doesn't write her songs as linear stories, and she changes tense and direction, because she can, (artistic license), and it doesn't matter because the songs are haunting and beautiful. Right?

Ive heard this song a 100 times, but her voice still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up straight. True rock icon. And seeing you guys, per usual, fall in love and appreciate a great song, artist & lyrics is so damn kool and satisfying. Thanks for breaking it down. Great job, gents.

Only woman in the Hall of Fame twice. Stevie Nicks is my Queen, right up there with Linda Ronstadt...in her 70s now still performing.

This album "Bella Donna" was in heavy rotation in my Trans Am when I was in my 20's. Stevie Nicks kept me company for a LOT of miles. Thanks for including Stevie and "Edge of Seventeen."

You should listen to Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac. Amazing lyrics and sound!

Pat benatar "hell is for children"

Stevie Nicks, sexy sweet with the voice of an angel. Outstanding stage presence also. Saw Fleetwood mac in 76 in Austin. Saw Stevie twice as a solo act a few years later. SO GOOD!!

One of the greatest songs. One of the greatest voices.

Her song stand back is fire!! The electric keyboard was done by Prince on the song Stevie Nicks was friends with prince and was having trouble with the song he came in helped and left

Stevie Nicks is a goddess and her vocals are iconic.

Stevie is simply AWESOME!! She's been my all-time favorite female singer for decades! She's timeless! Thanks for your reaction of her and this song!

I was 17 when This song came out. Every time I hear it I am 17 and Stevie is singing about me.

When you hear Stevie Nicks sing, you definitely recognize that voice.

I'd love to see your reactions to 1980s-era Tina Turner. Also, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Pat Benatar, Heart, Patti Smith, and Courtney Hale - basically, you could totally do a women of rock mini-marathon. :-)

From Stevie’s Book...her song “Stand Back”; she was in the studio and Prince walked in. She was working with the melody and Prince asked if he could play something. In the end, Prince played all instruments on the track but asked her to not disclose his name nor give him credit. It’s a badass song!

I can’t count how many times I’ve watched this damn video. Y’all’s acknowledgment of Queen Stevie’s gritty vocals and how epic she is for being a pioneer for females in rock is exactly why I genuinely appreciate these videos.

HEART!!!!! If you want to see women rock, check out Baracuda or Magic Man. Awesome awesomeness!!!!!

Also an often forgotten female pioneer, Linda Rondstadt. She did some country, some folk, some rock, some jazz, some mariachi....in fact she has two of the top selling Spanish language albums in America.

Just found you guys recently & love it! Some female rockers to review: Heart - Barracuda, Magic Man Blondie - Rapture, Heart of Glass Joan Jett - Bad Reputation, I Hate Myself For Loving You Evanescence - Bring Me to Life Lita Ford - Kiss Me Deadly Cranberries - Zombie

Stevie could scream and sing at the same time and make it work.

To sum up Stevie Nicks to me . Her voice and her beauty back in the 70’s and 80’s!! Omg she was something else!

I was just listening to "Gold Dust Woman" in my car tonight. It never gets old. This would be a great song to critique. You need to listen to this song all the way to the end and listen to it loud!! Your welcome.

Pat Benatar - "Hell Is For Children" is another powerful song by one of the best rock vocalists.

Seeing Stevie perform this to this day is unreal! She rocks and always will 🤘❤️

I'm hearing a lot of references to "80's drums." The effect that causes the distinctive timbre you guys are referring to is called gated reverb. It was invented by accident by Phil Collins and his producer in 1979. Essentially, they were creating a signal chain to shape a drum sound. A common effect to use on most recorded instruments is called a reverb (think the "echo" that happens in a large room, which can be digitally emulated). Another common effect used in recording is called a noise gate, which helps tighten a certain bit of audio. The gate "opens" for any sound over a certain dB level and "closes"--that is, mutes the track--after the audio dips below a certain dB level. Phil and his producer mistakenly put the noise gate after the reverb, which caused the big, blooming reverb to close shut in an unnaturally quick manner. This effect was used ad nauseam throughout the 80's to create a big, punchy tone without having to worry about long reverb tails muddying up a mix

You can find interviews with her where she talks about the lyrics and how it was in reaction to John Lennon’s death and her uncle dying. Th symbolism of “I am a few years older than you” is about how young people won’t understand the impact the Beatles had on kids like her when she was growing up.

Stevie Nicks was an angry Rock God on a mission. This song dissed the guitarist that broke her heart. This is the song that will rise in the charts next. She sang songs with the guy that broke her heart. It was the story that got more press than the music. And the music is incredible.

Queen of Rock, period.

She is by far the best female singer period. I remember as kid in the 70's my mom had all the LP's of Fleetwood mac and Stevie Nicks. Plus she was hot...❤

You should take a look at Pat Benatar as well--"Heartbreaker" is a great one.

Stevie Nix is considered. the 1st lady of rock and roll. She wrote this song and all the songs on her album “Bella Donna”. She wrote a lot of Fleetwood Mac” songs too. One of you got it right when you said it sounded like a funeral. Her uncle had died and she went home for the funeral. She said there were White Winged doves that sounded like the OO OO OO. that in the song. She first saw John Lennon when he was 17.

Stevie Nicks is my all-time favorite I work at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa and every time I walk by her white summer dress I say let's have a good day Stevie

Stevie Nicks on Oprah's Master Class was one of the best things I've ever seen. She IS A Master!!

Her song Stand Back, featured Prince on all instruments (secretly)! She invited Prince and he took over, but didn’t want credit.

I love that you guys are open to listening to everything. I have relived so many of my favorite songs, from many different artists and genres through your ears. You guys rock!

This song is older than me but it’s one of my favorites. People sometimes look at me weird cus I like to sing it while I’m driving.

Must do's: The obvious - The Chain by Fleetwood Mac... The not so obvious - So Afraid (Live from Boston) by Fleetwood Mac

Stevie Nicks is amazing and I love watching you guys "discovering" her for yourselves. "Leather and Lace" is another great one of solo outings, though it is a duet with Don Henley of the Eagles fame.

Guys love to jam to women rock and rollers. Stevie is the full package, gorgeous, super talented, and can sing like no one else.

My fave artist of all time. Have listened to her since I was a kid and still go to every FM and Stevie show I can to this day. There is a story behind this song which you guys I am sure are discovering which makes it even more amazing. Glad to see you reacting to the Queen! Love you guys and do even more after I see you recognizing the awesomeness that is Stevie Nicks. Loved watching you guys enjoy this. Rock on 🤘

Stevie been killing it since mid 70s so much more music out there, Stevie in a class of her own.

I was 12 yrs old when this album was released and Stevie immediately became my 1st crush. Beautiful as she is, it's her raspy, sexy voice that gets to me still to this day.

Stevie nicks is number one I grew up with all of her songs my idol

Joni Mitchell is another poetess and artist you will love! Woodstock and Big Yellow Taxi are great songs!

Pat Benatar Chrissie Hynde/The Pretenders Bonnie Raitt Joan Jett ...and many others are worthy of your time.

she is not just the first, but the ONLY woman to be inducted into hall of fame twice

Seen her in concert twice back in the late 80s early 90s, she is GREAT in concert!

this song is such a good example of sitting on the floor while listening to this song while staring at the album cover

I agree with the request to do more influential women in rock. You have done one Heart song and I think you should go back to another....Barracuda. If you do any 80s hair metal, please react to Whitesnake - Slow and Easy.

If you want another female rocker, react to the legendary Pat Benatar ... who should have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by now ... certainly before ABBA, Madonna, Janet Jackson (though all talented!) and other non-rock male acts. I recommend "Shadows of the Night," "Heartbreaker," "Fire and Ice," "Love Is a Battlefield," "Promises in the Dark" and "Hit Me With Your Best Shot." She married her husband, Neil Geraldo, the lead guitarist-songwriter-producer in her band, in 1982, but they have been together since they met in 1979 to record her first album. They still tour together.

Those riffs are compliments of Prince! He went into her studio, and came up with that riff on the spot, and completely changed that song into what it is today!

Waddy Wachtel playing the opening riff. Great analysis of one of my favorite tunes. Really enjoyed your reactions.

The words came from Tom petty’s wife Jane who said they met at the age of seventeen but her southern accent made it sound like edge of seventeen to Stevie and she used it in a song😎

The song Rhiannon is such a great song by Stevie Nicks that I named my daughter that. But react to Rhiannon from The Dance CD. Rhiannon was Stevie's song. And hers alone with full heart in it.

Shes AWESOME. GREAT SINGER AND MESMERIZING ON STAGE AND IN HER VIDEOS

A friend of mine from high school is in her inner circle. I haven't met her, but he says she is one of the kindest, sweetest people he has ever known.

You guys have got to react to “Stop dragging my heart around “ Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty. Awesome duet. One of those you’ve probably heard, just need to hear it!

Gold dust woman please by Fleetwood Mac!!

I LOVE Lorie Nick's backing vocals. The PERFECT compliment to Stevie.

Remember when musicians were talented? Here’s Stevie