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Sorcerer (Stevie Nicks song)

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"Sorcerer"
Single by Marilyn Martin
from the album Streets of Fire
Released1984
Recorded1984
GenrePop rock, Soft rock
Length5:06
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Stevie Nicks
Producer(s)Jimmy Iovine

"Sorcerer" is a 1984 song written by American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was written in 1972 during her time with Buckingham Nicks.[1] The song was produced by Jimmy Iovine and given to Marilyn Martin for her contribution to the 1984 soundtrack album Streets of Fire.

Personnel

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Stevie Nicks version

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"Sorcerer"
Single by Stevie Nicks
from the album Trouble in Shangri-La
Released2001
Recorded1999
GenreFolk rock[2]
Length4:55
LabelReprise
Songwriter(s)Stevie Nicks
Producer(s)Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow
Stevie Nicks singles chronology
"Planets of the Universe"
(2001)
"Sorcerer"
(2001)
"Rock and Roll"
(2007)
Music video
"Stevie Nicks - Sorcerer (with Sheryl Crow) (Official Music Video)" on YouTube

In 2001, Stevie Nicks released her own version of "Sorcerer" on her album Trouble in Shangri-La. This version peaked at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 2001.

2001 personnel

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  • Stevie Nicks – vocals, keyboards
  • Sheryl Crow – guitar, backing vocals, producer
  • Sharon Celani – backing vocals
  • Lori Nicks – backing vocals
  • Matt Chamberlain – drums
  • Tim Smith – bass guitar
  • Pete Stroud – bass guitar
  • Jeff Trott – guitar

Charts

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Chart (2001) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary 21

References

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  1. ^ "The Penguin Discography: Sorcerer". Fleetwoodmc.net.
  2. ^ Petridis, Alexis (July 4, 2024). "Wild-hearted hits: Stevie Nicks' 20 best songs – ranked!". The Guardian. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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