The essential Stevie Nicks playlist

Arguably the most recognizable song written by Stevie Nicks, "Rhiannon" was a huge hit for Fleetwood Mac in 1975. Since then, it's been named one of the greatest songs in rock n' roll history by Rolling Stone, and helped establish Nicks's witchy, ethereal vibe. 

Released in 1981 on her very first solo album, "Edge of Seventeen" is both an iconic rock song and a cult-favorite among Stevie Nicks fans. Written about her grief surrounding the loss of a beloved relative and Beatles great John Lennon in the same week, the song established Nicks as a powerhouse soloist who would do just fine without Fleetwood Mac. 

Originally written by Tom Petty and recorded by Nicks and Petty in 1981, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" brings together two of rock's greatest icons for one of its most compelling duets. The song was an instant hit with fans and critics, notching the biggest hit of both artists' careers. 

Thanks to its dreamy vibe, "Dreams" is the kind of song that endures across generations. Though it was released in 1977, the song charted again in 2020, when a TikTok famous skateboarder named Nathan Apodaca went viral with a video soundtracked by the song that racked up more than 50 million views. 

Though Nicks originally wrote "Leather and Lace" for Waylon Jennings and Jessi Coulter, that version was never recorded. Nicks released the song on her 1981 debut album alongside Eagles frontman Don Henley, scoring the duo a top-ten hit. 

Though it was only a B-side on Fleetwood Mac's self-titled 1977 debut, "Gold Dust Woman" is widely considered to be one of Stevie Nicks's best-written songs. It's also deeply personal, written about Nicks's struggles with romantic tumult and drug abuse, and inspired some killer covers, including a version recorded by Waylon Jennings in 1978. 

Appearing on Fleetwood Mac's experimental sophomore album "Tusk" in 1979, "Sisters of the Moon" offered an early glimpse into Nicks's solo style. 

Intended first for Nicks's 1981 debut album, "Gypsy" was ultimately recorded by Fleetwood Mac in 1982 for the album "Mirage." It remains a fan favorite among Nicks obsessives and holds special meaning for the artist, who dedicated its recording to a close friend who died of leukemia. 

The lead single from Nicks's 1983 solo sophomore effort "The Wild Heart," "Stand Back" is her greatest commercial success as a solo artist. The song reached #5 on the all-genre Billboard 100, and even found a resurgence in 2007 when a dance mix of the song was released as part of Nicks's greatest hits album "Crystal Visions." 

A classic now, "Silver Springs" was originally a huge point of contention for the ever-tumultuous Fleetwood Mac. As the band hurtled toward a break-up, "Silver Springs" was excluded from the band's wildly successful album "Rumors," appearing only as a B-side. Stevie got the last laugh in 1998, though, when a live version of the song earned the band a Grammy nod. 

Arguably the most iconic song in Stevie Nicks's songwriting catalog, "Landslide" endures through contemporary covers from artists like the Smashing Pumpkins, Tori Amos, Harry Styles, and the Chicks. 

Stevie Nicks first recorded "Crystal" in the 1970s when she was still part of Buckingham Nicks, but it never really got its due until 1998, when she recorded a solo version of the song for the Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock film "Practical Magic," complete with backing vocals from Sheryl Crow. 

Stevie Nicks scored a crossover hit with "After The Glitter Fades" in 1981, which charted on both the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and the Adult Contemporary chart. Infused with pedal steel, the song also briefly made an appearance on the magazine's Hot Country Songs chart. 

Written by Nicks and released in 1983, "If Anyone Falls" boasts one of the catchiest choruses in '80s music. A top-20 hit, the album on which it appears, "The Wild Heart," proved that Nicks's solo career had some serious staying power. 

A demo first recorded for 1977's "Rumours," "Planets of the Universe" didn't see the light of day until 2001, when Nicks released "Trouble In Shangri-La." The song was a huge hit on the dance charts that year and later appeared on the expanded re-release of "Rumours" in 2004. 

The first single from Nicks's 1985 album "Rock a Little," "Talk to Me" was a top-ten hit and instant classic for her most devoted fans. 

With its iconic album art and incredible songs like the title track, "Bella Donna" was a seriously splashy debut for Nicks in 1981. The song's lyrics are a strong declaration from Nicks on her path forward. "Bella Donna is a term of endearment I use and the title is about making a lot of decisions in my life," Nicks told Rolling Stone in 1981. "You get to a certain age where you want to slow down, be quieter." 

Stevie Nicks didn't have the kind of commercial success with 1994's "Street Angel" that she'd seen with previous solo efforts, but that doesn't mean that the album doesn't have some great tunes. "Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind" was the album's lead single and remains a standout from the record. 

Stevie Nicks originally passed "Sorcerer" on to a singer named Marilyn Martin, but recorded her own version of the song in 2001, for "Trouble in Shangri-La." It was a success for Nicks, hitting #21 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. 

Nicks kept the witchy vibe alive well into the '00s when she recorded this haunting version of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe poem "Annabel Lee" for 2011's "In Your Dreams."