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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
Songwriter(s)Stevie Nicks
Producer(s)Jimmy Iovine

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

Personnel

Stevie Nicks version

"Sorcerer"
Single by Stevie Nicks
from the album Trouble in Shangri-La
Released2001
Recorded1999
GenrePop rock, soft rock
Length4:55
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)

In 2001, Stevie Nicks released her own version of "Sorcerer" on her album Trouble in Shangri-La. This version peaked at #21 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 2001.[2]

2001 Personnel

  • 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

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

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