Rhiannon
Stevie Nicks
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Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night And wouldn't you love to love her She rules her life like a bird in flight And who will be her lover All your life you've never seen A woman taken by the wind Would you stay if she promised you heaven Will you ever win She is like a cat in the dark And then she is the darkness She rules her life like a fine skylark And when the sky is starless All your life you've never seen A woman taken by the wind Would you stay if she promised you heaven Will you ever win Rhiannon Rhiannon Taken by, taken by the sky Dreams unwind Love's a state of mind
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Written by: Stephanie Nicks
Lyrics © Songs United Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Concept Origin"Rhiannon" is a song based on a mythological character. Stevie Nicks, the songwriter, was inspired by a novel she had read that featured a character named "Rhiannon".
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SongwriterStevie Nicks, a member of Fleetwood Mac, is the songwriter for "Rhiannon". In addition to her work with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks has enjoyed a successful solo career.
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Album DebutThe song debuted on the 1975 Fleetwood Mac album. Although the band had previously released several albums, this was their first album to feature Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
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PopularityThe song "Rhiannon" became one of the most popular tracks of Fleetwood Mac and continues to be a favorite among fans. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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Live PerformancesThe live performances of this song have been described as highly theatrical, often with Nicks' embodying the song's character onstage.
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RecognitionIn 2004, the song was ranked number 488 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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MisunderstandingDespite popular belief, the song actually isn't about the Welsh witch goddess Rhiannon, but a character from a novel who bore the same name.
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AwardsThe song's popularity was such that it earned a spot in the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2018, an incredible honor for any song.
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Song Style"Rhiannon" is known for its mystical sound and Stevie Nicks's distinctive vocals. It is characterized by its soft rock style and its blend of simple melodies and poetic lyrics.
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Band's Perception"Rhiannon" became known as Fleetwood Mac’s signature song, and, for many, the manifestation of the "classic" Fleetwood Mac sound.
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