Landslide
Dixie Chicks, Stevie Nicks
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I took my love and I took it down Climbed a mountain then I turned around And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills Well the landslide brought me down Oh, mirror in the sky What is love? Can the child within my heart rise above Can I sail through the changing ocean tides Can I handle the seasons of my life Uh ah Uh ah Uh ah Well, I've been afraid of changin' 'Cause I built my life around you But time makes you bolder Children get older I'm getting older too Well Well, I've been afraid of changin' 'Cause I built my life around you But time makes you bolder Children get older I'm getting older too Well, I'm getting older too So, take this love and take it down Yeah, and if you climb a mountain and ya turn around And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills Well the landslide brought me down And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills Well maybe Well maybe Well maybe The landslide will bring you down.
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Written by: Stevie Nicks
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Landslide" is a song written solely by Stevie Nicks, lead vocalist of the rock band Fleetwood Mac.
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Release DetailsThe track was first featured on Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled album in 1975.
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Song InspirationNicks wrote "Landslide" in Aspen, Colorado, in 1974, during a tumultuous period in her life when she was contemplating whether to return to school or continue with Fleetwood Mac.
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Musical RecognitionDespite its popularity, "Landslide" was not released as a single originally. However, a live version from the 1997 album, "The Dance," reached No. 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as an introspective piece about personal transition and recognizing one's mortality.
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Cover Versions"Landslide" has been covered by a multitude of artists including the Smashing Pumpkins, the Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks), and Glee cast member Naya Rivera. The Chicks' version reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Timeless AppealAfter more than four decades since its release, the song remains relevant and continues to gain popularity among new generations. It is a mainstay on the setlist of Stevie Nicks’ solo concerts.
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Grammy NominationThe live version of "Landslide" from ‘The Dance’ earned Fleetwood Mac a Grammy nomination in 1998 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Gold Certification"Landslide" received a Gold record from RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies in 2009, indicating the song's enduring popularity.
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Cultural Impact"Landslide" is thought to be one of Nicks' most profound song of self-reflection and has become an anthem for those facing their fears and contemplating significant life changes.
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