THROWBACK THURSDAY: WILSON PHILLIPS

Those songs! Those harmonies! That musical pedigree! Wilson Phillips were no mere girl group, they were rock royalty. Chynna Phillips, daughter of The Mamas & Papas singers John and Michelle Phillips, and Carnie and Wendy Wilson, daughters of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, grew up together. They knew each other from the time they were kids and started singing together, developing their own style of vocal harmony (supposedly. Just sounds like harmonies to me).  The three signed to SBK Records and released their debut, self-titled album in 1990 and it was fucking ON!!! Wilson Phillips, the album, sold over 10 million copies worldwide and produced three US Billboard #1 hits, Hold On, Release Me and You're In Love, and another top 10 with Impulsive (#4). A fifth single, The Dream Is Still Alive, hit #12. Riding high on their popularity, the group was asked to cover the song Daniel for Two Rooms: Celebrating the Song of Elton John & Bernie Taupin. The cover hit #7 on the AC charts on airplay alone as it was never released as a single. Work, bitches!! At the time, their debut album was the best selling album by a female group of all time. Now......their second album, Shadows and Light, contained some pretty great songs, but lacked the cohesion and punch of their debut. The lead single, You Won't See Me Cry (their finest single, IMO), with its lush harmonies and Victoria Secret-like video (which featured a much heavier Carnie completely covered up and wearing a bed, basically) failed to connect with the masses and only hit #20 on the Hot 100. Follow up Give It Up stalled at #30 and the album faded away. Chynna decided she would try her hand at a solo career and the group disbanded. Sad. Then Wilson Phillips reunited in 2004 for a cover album called California and the sparks were still there. California celebrated the songs of 60s and 70s by artist like The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, Linda Ronstadt and Fleetwood Mac, among others, and showed that the gals were still in fine form. They followed that album up in 2012 with Dedicated, an album of songs by their parents' bands. Their legacy at the height of their career may be short, but it has made a lasting impression on a generation. So much so that they made a cameo appearance in the finale of the mega-hit Bridesmaids featured as the lead characters', played by Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph, favorite group. I still pop in some Wilson Phillips and sing along to whichever harmony catches my fancy, and so should you. Here are the ladies' best ones, IMO. Enjoy!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVIE NICKS!!

You may or may not know it, but Stevie Nicks is an official goddess on earth. I have thus declared. Deal with it. The White Witch of Rock and Roll turns 67 today and I can think of no better reason to celebrate. Stevie has been nailing since the early '70s when she formed a duo with her then boyfriend/musical partner Lindsey Buckingham called Buckingham Nicks (how did they come up with that?) and were quickly snatched up to be a part of Fleetwood Mac. They did all right with them, if I recall correctly. Stevie stepped out on her own in the '80s and charted some classic pop rock tracks that blew my mind and made me want to do pivot turns and wear scarves for L-I-F-E! She's battled drugs, overcome great sadness in her life and put it all down on paper and vinyl to help us through the same things, so you better PRAISE her, y'all!!! Happy birthday, Stevie. Here is some of the Goddess' greatest. Enjoy!

OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR STEVIE NICKS' NEW SONG, LADY

Stevie Nicks' new album, 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault, will be out October 7th and she's been previewing clips of her unreleased classics that will be on the album for a couple of months. Here is the first official video for the single Lady, a beautiful and simple ballad with a beautiful and simple video. Lady was originally written for inclusion on the Buckingham Nicks project that she and former boyfriend and Fleetwood Mac bandmate Lindsey Buckingham released pre-Fleetwood Mac in 1973. All the songs on the album were written in the 70s or 80s and have never been officially released by Stevie. Can't wait for this!!!! Enjoy the gorgeous Lady and head over the iTunes to pre-order 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault.

STEVIE NICKS TALKS TO GAYLE KING & CBS THIS MORNING

Goddess and all around lovely person Stevie Nicks stopped by CBS This Morning & host Gayle King, taking a break from her amazing tour (which I saw in NYC last week) to talk about everything. Nicks talks about Fleetwood Mac and their sexing, her solo career, her current record and whether or not Fleetwood Mac is getting back together. Stevie is looking and sounding better than ever and if you get a chance to see her, GO! Watch.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVIE NICKS!!!

The white witch herself, Stevie (Stephanie Lynn) Nicks, is 64 today. Stevie is one of my fave singers of all time, with her deep lyrics and raspy voice, she is a one-of-a-kind treasure. The fact that she lived through the 70s and 80s is proof there is miracles! Ha. From Fleetwood Mac to her solo career, Stevie has written some of the most loved and enduring pop songs ever and she continues to turn it out for her fans year after year, as evidenced below in the clips I've included. Enjoy some of Stevie's best and listen to her all day. She is the real deal!!!

JUST BECAUSE: STEVIE NICKS

I AM FINALLY SEEING STEVIE NICKS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE!! After countless years of worshiping at the feet of the Witchy Wonderwoman herself, I am finally getting to see Stevie on July 2nd at the Beacon here in NYC. I cannot be more excited about this. She is a true rock goddess. Stand Back was on constant play for about a year in my bedroom as a child, along with If Anyone Falls, I Can't Wait, Beauty & the Beast, Leather and Lace, Talk to Me, Edge of Seventeen, Stop Dragging My Heart Around, et al. Then of course I loved all of the Fleetwood Mac stuff, and more recently in this 00s when she started finally releasing new music again, Stevie showed that true talent is ageless. I thought I'd share some of my fave Stevie with you on this lovely Sunday. Enjoy some of her biggest hits and greatest songs. Have a wonderful day, all.

ADELE'S 21 CLOSING IN ON PRINCE ON THE LIST OF LONGEST RUNNING #1 ALBUMS

21 is returning to the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart for it's 22nd week. Big surprise there. This makes Adele's album the longest running #1 since Prince & the Revolution spent 24 weeks at #1 in 1984-85 with the soundtrack to Purple Rain. This also puts 21 in the 8th position for longest running #1 album. Here are the top albums. Gonna be hard to beat #1.
1. West Side Story Soundtrack- 54 weeks ('62-'63)
2. Thriller by Michael Jackson - 37 weeks ('83-'84)
3. Calypso by Harry Belafonte - 31 weeks ('56-'57)
4. South Pacific Soundtrack - 31 weeks ('58-'59)
5. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac - 31 weeks ('77-'78)
6. Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack - 24 weeks ('78)
7. Purple Rain Soundtrack by Prince - 24 weeks ('83-'84)
8. 21 by Adele - 22 weeks ('11-'12)
9. Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em by MC Hammer - 21 weeks ('90)
10. The Bodyguard Soundtrack - 20 weeks ('92-'93)

NEW STEVIE NICKS VIDEO: FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH

Gorgeous video to fit the beautiful song. Stevie Nicks is showing 'em all how it's done. Her album In Your Dreams has spawned a lovely, deep ballad and an even more stunning video for the song For What It's Worth. Listen to these lyrics!! Classic Stevie. She is looking great at 63. And yes, that Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics in the video with her. He is featured heavily on the album. Watch and love.

NEW STEVIE NICKS ON ITUNES: SECRET LOVE

WOOHOO!!! Rock goddess Stevie Nicks has released her new single on iTunes and her website (listed on the photo). The track, called Secret Love, has that familiar Stevie touch to it, but moves her sound forward to now-ness. Some of that help comes from Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame. He is producing Stevie's new album, In Your Dreams, which is due out May 3rd!! I love Stevie and it's so great to hear her in great form on such a great song. Can't wait for the album. Secret Love is Stevie's first new music in 10 years. Her last album was the stupendous Trouble in Shangri-La. Why would she leave me for so long???