Sorcerer (Stevie Nicks song)
| "Sorcerer" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Marilyn Martin | |
| from the album Streets of Fire | |
| Released | 1984 |
| Recorded | 1984 |
| Genre | Pop rock, Soft rock |
| Length | 5:06 |
| Writer(s) | Stevie Nicks |
| Producer(s) | Jimmy Iovine |
"Sorcerer" is a 1984 song written by the American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was written in 1972 during her time with Buckingham Nicks.[1] The song was given to Marilyn Martin for her contribution to the 1984 soundtrack album Streets of Fire. The song is produced by Jimmy Iovine.
Personnel
- Marilyn Martin - vocals
- Stevie Nicks - backing vocals
- Sharon Celani - backing vocals
- Lori Nicks - backing vocals
- Billy Payne - piano
- Waddy Wachtel - guitar
- Russ Kunkel - drums
- Kenny Edwards - bass
Stevie Nicks version
| "Sorcerer" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Stevie Nicks | ||||
| from the album Trouble in Shangri-La | ||||
| Released | 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, Soft rock | |||
| Length | 4:55 | |||
| Writer(s) | Stevie Nicks | |||
| Producer(s) | Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow | |||
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In 2001, Stevie Nicks released her own version of "Sorcerer" on her album Trouble in Shangri-La. This version peaked at #21 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 2001.[2]
2001 Personnel
- Stevie Nicks - vocals, keyboards
- Sheryl Crow - guitar, backing vocals
- Sharon Celani - backing vocals
- Lori Nicks - backing vocals
- Matt Chamberlain - drums
- Tim Smith - bass guitar
- Pete Stroud - bass guitar
- Jeff Trott - guitar
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | 21 |
Notes and references
- Crystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie Nicks, liner notes and commentary
- http://rockalittle.com/offtherecord.htm
- http://www.allmusic.com/album/street-angel-mw0000101506
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