Stevie Nicks, “Edge of Seventeen” | Throwback Vibez

On the 21^st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks. 

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he vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez ! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.  The records that grace Throwback Vibez are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils ! All genres of music are welcome – we don’t discriminate ‘round here! On the 21^st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Edge of Seventeen”, performed by Stevie Nicks.

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Theme & Lyrics

“But the moment / That I first laid / Eyes on him / All alone on the edge of seventeen.” One song comes to mind when you think about Stevie Nicks: “Edge of Seventeen” – DUH! “Edge of Seventeen” appears on Nicks’ iconic 1981 debut album, Bella Donna.  Ah, those post-Fleetwood Mac days! “Edge of Seventeen” is a vibe start to finish, beginning with its driving, rhythmic guitar, and of course, the drum groove.  Vocally, Nicks sounds powerful, as a superstar should.

Besides the signature groove, I’d argue the chorus is one of the most memorable of all time.  Besides the catchy lyrics, “Edge of Seventeen” has a timeless melody.

“Just like the white-winged dove

Sings a song

Sounds like she’s singin’

Whoo-whoo-whoo.”

Woo, indeed! The song encompasses grief for a deceased uncle and assassinated musician John Lennon, as well as inspiration from friend Tom Petty and his first wife, who essentially named the song.

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Final Thoughts  

So, what’s the biggest takeaway from “Edge of Seventeen”, you ask? Well, honestly, it’s one of the greatest songs of all time. Notably, the classic has been sampled numerous times from Destiny’s Child to Miley Cyrus. #MadRespect!

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Stevie Nicks • Bella Donna • Modern • 1981

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Stevie Nicks, “Edge of Seventeen”: Throwback Vibez No. 21 (2022) [: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro,  Modern, The Musical Hype]

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