Stand Back: 1981-2017

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“Stand Back: 1981-2017” is the fourth compilation from Stevie Nicks. What sets this set apart from the previous releases is it expands the years covered obviously, but also includes several songs that have never appeared on a Stevie album previously. The first disc contains 17 of Stevie’s singles from each of her seven studio albums. Yes, there are a few missing, her new tracks from her 1991 compilation “TimeSpace” and more glaringly 1989’s “Whole Lotta Trouble”. But aside from that all of the big hits are here. Disc two features 18 tracks, each one a collaboration of some type, be it a duet or a prominent backing vocalist. This is the gem disc of the set in my opinion. More than half of the tracks on disc two have never appeared on a Stevie compilation before, and seven of those tracks have never appeared on a Stevie album period. In the case of “Golden” with Lady Antebellum the track has only appeared as a digital single and “You’re Not The One” with Sheryl Crow was a b-side to Sheryl’s 2002 track “Soak Up The Sun”. Other tracks such as “Borrowed” with LeAnn Rimes, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” with Chris Isaac and “Beautiful People, Beautiful Problems” with Lana Del Rey appeared on the respective artists albums. Stevie has contributed to many other artists albums since 1976 and a complete compilation could be made just of those tracks. What’s included here is just a sample. The third disc is something of a time machine featuring various Live tracks from thruout the years. The highlight of these tracks is the Tom Petty collaboration “Needles & Pins” from his 1985 “Pack Up The Plantation Live” album, although the song dates back to 1981. The disc closes out with a handful of Stevie’s soundtrack contributions. The final track being “Your Hand I Will Never Let It Go” from the 2017 film “Book Of Henry”. This is one of the songs that most casual fans and even some die hards may be unaware of. Each of Stevie’s compilation albums offer something different for fans. “TimeSpace” from 1991 was her first comp and featured remixed versions of her previous hits and three newly recorded tracks. 1998’s “Enchanted” gave us the hits, collaborations and unreleased tracks. It also is the only set to include a “Buckingham Nicks” track. 2007’s “Crystal Visions” brought lost of hits up to date as well as previously unreleased live tracks. And now “Stand Back 1981-2017” covers much of the same ground, but also includes tracks unique to this set. The set has been released to commemorate Stevie’s solo induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. This set proves that she is much more than just a member of Fleetwood Mac.

I have been a fan of Stevie Nicks since her debut with Fleetwood Mac in 1975 on the "White Album" as it is known. She did do an album before joining "Mac" with Lindsey Buckingham in 1973, called "Buckingham-Nicks" and will eventually get that one. After coming out with her "Crystal Visions: The Very Best of Stevie Nicks" set, which had a 2 disc version with DVD for her videos and a single audio CD with 16 tracks, I believe Stevie really wanted a more comprehensive, updated version. So, here we are with the 3 CD "STAND BACK: 1981-2017 Edition. Every song sounds fabulous over 3 CDs. We get a very nicely done package with each CD being housed in their own sleeve from top opening, not the side opening as "Belinda Carlisle: GOLD" has. There is s nice liner notes booklet with a few nice photos of Stevie in her early days. All songs are listed and tracked in the booklet, which is housed in its own sleeve above a photo of Ms. Nicks. Nicely done graphics throughout the set. ~ Songs are: * CD 1 Edge of Seventeen Rooms on Fire Stand Back After the Glitter Fades If Anyone Falls Talk To Me I Can't Wait Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You? Long Way To Go Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind Blue Denim Every Day Planets of the Universe Secret Love For What It's Worth The Dealer Lady * CD 2 Stop Draggin' My Heart Around Leather and Lace Nightbird I Will Run To You Two Kinds Of Love Whenever I Call You "Friend" Magnet and Steel Gold Too Far From Texas Sorcerer You're Not The One Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Cheaper Than Free You Can't Fix This Golden Blue Water Borrowed Beautiful People, Beautiful Problems * CD 3 Gold Dust Woman (Live) Dreams (Live) Angel (Live) Rhiannon (Live) Landslide (Live) Sara (Live) Crash Into Me (Live) Circle Dance (Live) Needles and Pins Rock and Roll (Live) Blue Lamp Sleeping Angel If You Ever Did Believe Crystal Your Hand I Will Never Let It Go Well done set! I would recommend this.

Very great cd . There where some songs that was new to me.. I love 💕 her music. I have been listening to Stevie s music since . I was a teenager in the 70s she is the queen of Rock N Roll. No other woman singer can Rock like Stevie. She is the greatest . Love Stevie

Nice introduction to her solo career as it includes tracks from all of her solo albums. You can nitpick about songs included or left off as you can with any artist collection. The second disk focuses on her duets and the inclusion of the duets with Walter Egan (Magnet and Steel) and John Stewart (Gold) are noteworthy. A glaring omission is the second duet with Stewart on the Bombs Away Dream Babies album, Midnight Wind. A great song that should've been included here. The duet with Lindsey from the Twister soundtrack (Twisted) is another glaring omission. Disc 3 focuses on live tracks and her soundtrack contributions. The main omission here is "Gold and Braid" from the Bella Donna tour. "Dreams, Sara and Rhiannon" live versions are inferior to Fleetwood Mac Live versions. A few more of her solo tracks would've been a better choice in my opinion.

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Very different than most hits compilations and worth having even if you have other GH sets of hers. One whole disc of live songs, one whole disc of collaborations with other artists, and one typical gh set. All different songs too. 50 in all!!

Item arrived on time an intact. Item was exactly what I was looking for and more and was as described by the seller. I have enjoyed listening to this extended greatest hits package by Stevie Nicks. Thank you

This is a truly excellent set in terms of the content and mastering/pressing quality. Some of the original recordings were a product of their time and often rather brittle at the top end. These remasters can't hide that entirely but never stray into harshness and somehow the transients seem sharper and elements of the music have been given more space to breathe. There are many favourites from her solo and group career, plus some unusual tracks I have nowhere else in my collection and some from a live set I remember hearing broadcast live on the radio back in 1982 at the start of her solo career. I have a few compilation albums and all have their merits but overall I would say that if you want just one, then this is the one to go for. A real bonus is that it is a Rhino release and these are well-pressed discs, with low surface noise, flat and free of pops and ticks.

Quality of Recording a little disappointing. Songs on CD typical Stevie Nicks. But could have sounded better if more Bass to songs.

Excelente compra y servicio , llegó puntual y en perfecto estado

Gute Werkschau ihres Schaffens. OK.

Arrivato prima del previsto nessuna imperfezione l'album lo conoscevo già