"Sorcerer" is a 1984 song written by American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was written in 1972 during her time with Buckingham Nicks.[1] The song was produced by Jimmy Iovine and given to Marilyn Martin for her contribution to the soundtrack album for the 1984 film Streets of Fire.
Personnel
- Marilyn Martin – vocals
- Stevie Nicks, Sharon Celani, Lori Nicks – backing vocals
- Billy Payne – piano
- Waddy Wachtel – guitar
- Russ Kunkel – drums
- Kenny Edwards – bass
Stevie Nicks version
In 2001, Stevie Nicks released her own version of "Sorcerer" on her album Trouble in Shangri-La, featuring Sheryl Crow on guitar and backing vocals. This version peaked at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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 |
References
- ^ "The Penguin Discography: Sorcerer". Fleetwoodmc.net.
- ^ Petridis, Alexis (July 4, 2024). "Wild-hearted hits: Stevie Nicks' 20 best songs – ranked!". The Guardian. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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