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"Magnet and Steel" is a hit single written and performed by Walter Egan, released in May 1978. It was the first and biggest hit on Egan's second solo LP, Not Shy. It reached number eight on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and number nine in Canada. It spent 22 weeks on the American charts. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, members of Fleetwood Mac, sang background vocals along with several others; Buckingham was also one of the song's producers, along with Egan and Richard Dashut. Nicks was also Egan's inspiration for the song. 


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1978
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Walter Egan

Walter Egan (born July 12, 1948, Jamaica, New York) is an American rock musician, best known for his 1978 gold status hit single "Magnet and Steel" from his album Not Shy, produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut. Egan used several well known L.A. players for his sessions and tours; John Selk (bass); Michael Huey (drums). Walter Egan performed at the first Texxas Jam on July 4 weekend in 1978 in Dallas, Texas, at the Cotton Bowl in front of 100,000 people with musical acts like Aerosmith, Van Halen, Ted Nugent, Journey, Frank Marino, and close friends of Walter's, Eddie Money and Heart (www.TexxasJam78.com). The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #32 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report). more »

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Release Information
"Magnet and Steel" is a song by American rock musician Walter Egan, released in May 1978.
Billboard Success
The song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Egan's biggest and only top 10 hit.
Album Inclusion
"Magnet and Steel" is one of the tracks from Egan's second studio album, "Not Shy," which was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut, known for their work with Fleetwood Mac.
Song Inspiration
The song is reportedly inspired by Egan's romantic relationship with Stevie Nicks, a member of Fleetwood Mac.
Background Vocals
Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham, both from the band Fleetwood Mac, provided backing vocals on the track.
Grammy Nomination
Despite its chart success, "Magnet and Steel" did not win any awards, but it received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance at the 21st Grammy Awards in 1979.
Song Reception
Music critics often praise the song for its smooth, catchy melody and memorable lyrics.
Popular Culture Appearance
The song has been featured in several movies, including Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), Overnight Delivery (1998), and Boogie Nights (1997).
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Magnet and Steel" has been covered by several artists, including Matthew Sweet, Rilo Kiley, and The Nadas.
Legacy
Despite only reaching moderate success on initial release, the song has since become a classic hit and remains popular on classic rock radio stations.

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