From Daisy Jones' 'AURORA' to 'Harry's House': Records Influenced By Stevie Nicks

In 2019, Taylor Jenkins Reid introduced us to Daisy Jones – the fiery protagonist of her New York Times bestseller 'Daisy Jones & The Six', captivating audiences worldwide.

This global success led to the multi-EMMY-nominated Amazon series adaptation of the beloved book, featuring an all-star cast including Riley Keough, Sam Claflin and more. Launching Reid's story further into the limelight, the show recently captured the attention of the one and only Stevie Nicks – the ethereal lead singer of Fleetwood Mac and huge inspiration behind the pop culture phenomenon.

On her Instagram, Stevie recently shared her thoughts on the show, "It brought back memories that made me feel like a ghost watching my own story. It was very emotional for me. I just wish Christine could have seen it. She would have loved it."

To say that Stevie has inspired a generation of musicians is an understatement. Here, we look at ten artists – both real and fictional –  and their albums, who have taken a page from Stevie's spellbinding playbook.

1/ Daisy Jones & The Six

• Key Album: 'AURORA'
• Top Tracks: "Look At Us Now (Honeycomb), "Let Me Down Easy" and "The River"
• The Nicks Influence: Author Taylor Jenkins Reid was inspired to write ' Daisy Jones & The Six' after watching a 1997 Fleetwood Mac live performance of "Landslide" in which the tension between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham left her awestruck.

2/ Taylor Swift

• Key Albums: 'Midnights', 'evermore' & 'folklore'
• Top Tracks: "You're On Your Own, Kid", "no body, no crime (feat. HAIM)" & "cardigan"
• The Nicks Influence: Both queens of songwriting that speaks right to the heart – Taylor has often cited Stevie Nicks as a major influence. Stevie has also remarked that Taylor's track "You're On Your Own, Kid" helped her with her grief over her close friend and bandmate, Christine McVie. 

3/ HAIM

• Key Albums: 'Days Are Gone', 'Something to Tell You' & 'Women in Music Pt. III'
• Top Tracks: "The Wire", "Summer Girl" & "Hallelujah"
• The Nicks Influence: The HAIM sisters are all about that '70s rock vibe – those gorgeous harmonies, melodies, and style take us right back to the golden days of Fleetwood Mac. In a heart-tugging moment, Stevie dedicated their track "Hallelujah" (' Women in Music Pt. III') to Christine, saying, "I always knew I would need these words one day."

4/ Lana Del Rey

• Key Albums: 'Born To Die', 'Lust For Life' & 'Norman Fucking Rockwell!'
• Top Tracks: "Video Games", "Summertime Sadness" & "Happiness is a butterfly"
• The Nicks Influence: With her haunting melodies and atmospheric sound, Lana's music often feels like a spiritual successor to Nicks. The two even collaborated on "Beautiful People, Beautiful Problems", which can be found on 2017's ' Lust For Life'. 

5/ Harry Styles

• Key Albums: 'Harry Styles', 'Fine Line' & 'Harry's House'
• Top Tracks: "Sign of the Times", "Adore You" & "As It Was"
• The Nicks Influence: Over the years, the two have formed a strong friendship with Harry famously declaring Stevie as his "magical godmother" in his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech dedicated to her. The two have even performed "Two Ghosts" (' Harry Styles') live together and Harry blew all of our minds with his incredible rendition of "The Chain" ('Rumours') for BBC's Live Lounge.

6/ Florence + the Machine

• Key Albums: 'Lungs', 'Ceremonials' & 'Dance Fever'
• Top Tracks: "Shake It Out", "Dog Days Are Over" & "King"
• The Nicks Influence: If Florence's mystical vibes, powerful voice, and ethereal stage presence doesn't scream "Stevie" to you, then we don't know what else to tell you!

7/ Lorde

• Key Albums: 'Pure Heroine' & 'Melodrama'
• Top Tracks: "Royals", "Green Light" & "Perfect Places"
• The Nicks Influence: Lorde's cryptic lyrics, unique vocal style, and mature themes echo the mysterious allure of Stevie Nicks. The pop prodigy has also named Fleetwood Mac's ' Rumours' as the "perfect record" in an interview with Vevo & cited it as a key influence in the creation of her sophomore album 'Melodrama'.

8/ Miley Cyrus

• Key Albums: 'Plastic Hearts' & 'Endless Summer Vacation'
• Top Tracks: "Midnight Sky", "Prisoner (feat. Dua Lipa)" & "Flowers"
• The Nicks Influence: Miley's rock-infused "Plastic Hearts" album pays direct homage to Nicks with "Midnight Sky", which samples "Edge of Seventeen". This also ultimately led to an official remix "Edge of Midnight" with Stevie herself! Plus, that raspy voice? Totally Stevie-esque!

9/ Maggie Rogers

• Key Albums: 'Heard It In A Past Life' & 'Surrender'
• Top Tracks: "Alaska," "Light On," & "That's Where I Am"
• The Nicks Influence: Maggie’s fusion of folk, pop, and electronic is reminiscent of Stevie's masterful knack for blending genres. Furthermore, Maggie's magnetic stage presence and heart-driven lyricism beautifully emulates Stevie's own live performances and storytelling.

10/ Jenny Lewis

• Key Albums: 'Joy'All' & 'On The Line'
• Top Tracks: "Psychos", "Balcony" & "Red Bull & Hennessy" 
• The Nicks Influence:  Jenny's folksy-rock vibe, combined with her poignant storytelling, is reminiscent of the emotive tales spun by Stevie.

From fictional characters to indie darlings to pop superstars, the gossamer thread of Stevie Nicks’ timeless influence weaves through the fabric of these artists. So next time you're enjoying these artists, send a silent thank you to the "Gold Dust Woman" herself!

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