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Walter Egan, Lindsey Buckingham, Richard Dashut. " Magnet and Steel " is a hit single written and performed by Walter Egan, released in March 1978. It was the first and biggest hit on Egan's second solo LP, Not Shy. It reached number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number nine in Canada. It spent 22 weeks on the American charts.
Stevie Nicks sang on this track, and provided inspiration for the lyrics. Walter Egan told Songfacts the story behind the song: "In 1976 I was living in Pomona, California, and I had a notion to write a song with the 'stroll' beat (made famous by Chuck Willis) and so began the rough outline of what was tentatively called 'Don't Turn Away Now.'.
Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.. After starting her career as a duo with her then-boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham, releasing the album Buckingham Nicks to little success, Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975, helping the band to become one of the best-selling music acts of all time with ...
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- Nightwatch – Kenny Loggins
- Not Shy – Walter Egan
- Warren Zevon – Warren Zevon
- Hard Promises – Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
- Back to The Bars – Todd Rundgren
- C’mon C’mon – Sheryl Crow
- King of Hearts – Rick Vito
Kenny Loggins’ 1978 sophomore release, Nightwatch, featured Nicks’ vocals on the hit “Whenever I Call You Friend.” Their duet on this album is arguably one of ’70s soft rock’s greatest collaborations.
Walter Egan’s debut, the 1977 released Fundamental Roll, and its follow-up, 1978 album Not Shy, were co-produced by Nick’s musical and romantic partner Lindsey Buckingham. Nicks, in turn, lent her vocals to the background of both albums.
Warren Zevon’s self-titled hit album also saw assistance from Nicks. Her vocals can be heard on the tracks, “Mohammed’s Radio” and “Join Me in L.A.” The album also featured Buckingham, Jackson Browne, Glenn Frey, Bonnie Raitt, and more stars in the mix.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ album Hard Promisesfeatured Nicks on backing vocals for the songs “Insider” and “You Can Still Change Your Mind.” Nicks and Tom Petty were a dream team, producing a number of collaborations from their musical friendship.
On Todd Rundgren’s live album Back to the Bars, Nicks’ vocals can be heard on the Rundgren classic “Hello It’s Me.” Guests on the album include Rick Derringer, Daryl Hall, and John Oates, alongside Nicks.
Sheryl Crow’s 2002 release, C’mon C’mon, is riddled with stars with the voices of Liz Phair, Lenny Kravitz, and even Gwyneth Paltrow gracing some songs. Nicks’ vocal stylings, however, stand out among the bunch, appearing on the title track and “Diamond Road.” Nicks can also be heard on Crow’s 2019 album, Threads.
Rocker Rick Vito was a former Fleetwood Mac guitarist from 1987 to 1991. When Vito recorded his 1992 solo debut, King of Hearts, Nicks provided backing vocals to her former bandmate’s record. Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage
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In 1977, Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac co-produced Walter Egan's first album, Fundamental Roll, with Stevie Nicks, also of Fleetwood Mac. The hit song, " Magnet and Steel ", inspired by Nicks and from his second album Not Shy , [8] was featured in the 1997 film Boogie Nights , the 1998 film Overnight Delivery , and the 1999 film Deuce ...
Sep 25, 2020 · Lindsey and Stevie helped craft Egan’s sound in the studio, and his music was very much in the style of the cool California rock that was in vogue at the time. The duo returned for 1978’s Not Shy , an album where Egan put his amorous feelings for Stevie Nicks to music with the memorable “Magnet & Steel.”
