Stevie Nicks is back in triumph Saturday Night Live.
The iconic Fleetwood Mac singer appeared on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show for the first time in 41 years during the episode featuring Ariana Grande on Oct. 12.
Dressed in her usual all-black ensemble, the 76-year-old singer-songwriter opened with a powerful rendition of her new song “The Lighthouse,” which was inspired by the overturning Roe v. Wade. Backed by a full band, Nicks delivered the intense track against a dark background with crackling lightning effects.
“I got my scars, you got yours/ Don't let them take away your power,” she sang with deft restraint, with lyrics leading into a powerful chorus that urges listeners to “look into the future and go crazy.”
Nicks followed with an equally impressive rendition of her classic hit “Edge of Seventeen,” the third single from her 1981 debut solo album, Bella Donna. Again with the help of her band and backup singers, the legendary artist gave a soulful rendition of the song, which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Bella DonnaMeanwhile, it topped the Billboard 200, spending an astonishing 143 weeks on the chart.
Nick is back as o SNL musical guest for the first time since her only appearance on the show in 1983. Fleetwood Mac has never appeared on the comedy show.
The next one SNL The October 19 episode will be hosted by Michael Keaton with returning musical guest Billie Eilish.
Watch Nicks' SNL performances below. For those without cable, the broadcast is broadcast on Peacock, which you can subscribe to at link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous ones SNL episodes.
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