After the Glitter Fades

Stevie Nicks

About After the Glitter Fades

"After the Glitter Fades" is a 1981 song by the American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was the fourth and final single from her debut solo album, Bella Donna. The song peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 36 spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song also peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot Country Tracks. The song was covered by American singer Glen Campbell on his album Letter to Home in 1984.


Year:
1981
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Well I never thought I'd make it
Here in Hollywood
I never thought I'd ever
Want to stay
What I seem to touch these days
Has turned to gold
What I seem to want
Well you know I'll find a way

For me it's the only life
That I've ever known
And love is only one
Fine star away
Even though the living
Is sometimes laced with lies
It's alright
The feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades

The loneliness of a one night stand
Is hard to take
We all chase something
And maybe this is a dream
The timeless face of a rock and roll
Woman while her heart breaks
Oh you know the dream keeps coming
Even when you forget to feel

For me it's the only life
That I've ever known
And love is only one fine star away
Even though the living
Is sometimes laced with lies
It's alright
The feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades

For me it's the only life
That I've ever known
And love is only one fine star away
Even though the living
Is sometimes laced with lies
It's alright
The feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
Oh you know the feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
Oh the feeling remains
Even after the glitter

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Stevie Nicks

Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born May 26, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums. She was deemed "The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll" and one of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" by Rolling Stone,and, as a member of Fleetwood Mac, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. As a solo artist, she has garnered eight Grammy Award nominations and, with Fleetwood Mac, a further five. more »

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Written by: STEVIE NICKS

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"After the Glitter Fades" was released in 1982 and is a part of Stevie Nicks' second solo studio album, "Bella Donna".
Lyrics Composition
Nicks wrote "After the Glitter Fades" before she joined Fleetwood Mac, but it was not recorded and released until she began her solo career. This song is often considered an autobiographical piece reflecting on her life and career in music.
Genre
"After the Glitter Fades" is known for its country-pop sound, differing from Nicks' usual rock genre. It demonstrates Nicks' versatility as an artist.
Chart Performance
Though not as widely recognized as some of Nicks' other songs, "After the Glitter Fades" did chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at number 32 in 1982.
Inspiration
The song was about the superficial nature of fame and success in the music industry. The lyrics hint at the disillusionment that sometimes comes after achieving stardom, hence the title, "After the Glitter Fades".
Live Performances
Even though it was never a big hit, "After the Glitter Fades" has remained a constant presence in Nicks' live performances. It is beloved by diehard fans.
Artist's Favorite
Despite being less commercially successful than other songs on Stevie Nicks' first solo album, "After the Glitter Fades" is said to be one of Nicks’ favorite songs that she has written.
Music Video
Unlike some of her other songs, "After the Glitter Fades" doesn't have an official music video. However, there are several live performance videos that can be found online.
Other Versions
While Nicks' original recording remains the most popular, a few other artists have covered "After the Glitter Fades" including country singer, Dolly Parton.
Album Success
"Bella Donna", the album containing "After the Glitter Fades", was highly successful. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified multi-platinum in the US.
Rarity
While many of Nicks' songs have been released as singles, "After the Glitter Fades" is relatively rare as a 45 RPM vinyl release. This is due to the song primarily being promoted to adult contemporary and country music radio stations, who often received promotional copies on vinyl LP, rather than 45 RPM singles.

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