Who is

the Gold Dust Woman?

Gold Dust Woman is a well-known song in our popular culture, even appearing in the movie Practical Magic starring Sandra Bullock. However, we have many questions about the hit’s origin and meaning. It’s a haunting and beautiful song, but with quite a few interpretations. We dug around the Internet to learn more about the song and discovered that even the songwriter has more than one explanation of who the Gold Dust Woman really is. Let’s find out what they are!

Who Originally Wrote Gold Dust Woman?

Who Originally Wrote Gold Dust Woman?

Stevie Nicks was born on May 26, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was musical early in her childhood and fully supported by her family. The singer was very close to her mother and grandfather. Her mother loved to tell fairy tales, which likely influenced her writing style.

Becoming Fleetwood Mac

Becoming Fleetwood Mac

She met Lindsey Buckingham, one of the other members of Fleetwood Mac, in Atherton. It was love at first sight for Stevie. She saw him singing in a youth club and joined him in harmony. They quickly became a couple, and Buckingham asked her to join his band, Fritz, when they were both in college.

What Popular Covers Are There of Gold Dust Woman?

What Popular Covers Are There of Gold Dust Woman?

Stevie enjoyed the cover by Courtney Love of Hole, saying, “I thought it was great. She’s a little raucous for me, but she’s so very true to my song.” She recognized that Love had a different style but kept the original emotion and intention of the music.

Where is Stevie Nicks Now?

Where is Stevie Nicks Now?

Stevie Nicks says that she will never retire. “When you retire, you get small.” She’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice and still tours solo and with Fleetwood Mac.

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