Rhiannon

Stevie Nicks

About Rhiannon

"Rhiannon" is a song written by Stevie Nicks and originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac on their eponymous album in 1975; it was subsequently issued as a single the following year. "Rhiannon" was voted #488 in The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. Its US chart peak was in June 1976, when it hit #11. It peaked at #46 in the UK singles chart for three weeks after re-release in February 1978. The song is referred to as simply "Rhiannon" on Fleetwood Mac albums, except on the 2003 and 2016 remasters of Fleetwood Mac and the 2018 compilation Don't Stop - 50 Years , on which the title "Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win)" is used. The single version also used this title when it was originally released to the European and American markets. Live performances of the song were sometimes prefaced with Nicks saying, "This song's about an old Welsh witch." During 1975–1980, Fleetwood Mac's live performances of "Rhiannon" took on a theatrical intensity not present on the FM-radio single. The song built to a climax in which Nicks' vocals were so impassioned that, as drummer and band co-founder Mick Fleetwood recalled, "her Rhiannon in those days was like an exorcism." 


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2011
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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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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: Stephanie Nicks

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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".
Songwriter
Stevie 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.
Album Debut
The 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.
Popularity
The 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.
Live Performances
The live performances of this song have been described as highly theatrical, often with Nicks' embodying the song's character onstage.
Recognition
In 2004, the song was ranked number 488 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Misunderstanding
Despite popular belief, the song actually isn't about the Welsh witch goddess Rhiannon, but a character from a novel who bore the same name.
Awards
The song's popularity was such that it earned a spot in the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2018, an incredible honor for any song.
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.
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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