I’ve been bemoaning the fact that given what’s at stake in this election, we’ve seen (heard?) very few musicians create what we used to call protest songs illuminating the moment. Thanks to Stevie Nicks, we have at least one memorable, and hopefully galvanizing one called The Lighthouse.
Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac produced records (yes vinyl) that I always wore down, later to be replaced with other media. Their songs still play featured roles in my playlists. I remember fondly and passionately that era of music, when songwriters and musicians were sources we turned to for inspiration and validation in big moments of our lives.
Longing for that, I wish we had seen more from more of them in this moment.
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