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Originally Posted by SillyDreamer
ooh, really? never knew that. does anyone have a quote?
learn something new everyday!
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From BAM Magazine, September 1981:
"BAM: I can't spot many specific influences in your songwriting. Who were you listening to when you started writing a lot?
Stevie Nicks: Well, I've written for years and been influenced by lots of people, but I guess the stuff that really go me was Joni Mitchell's early songs. I learned so much from listening to her. In fact, I probably wouldn't be doing this if it hadn't been for her. It was her music that showed me I could say everything I wanted to and push it into one sentence and sing it well. Ladies of the Canyon taught me a lot. I remember lying on the floor, listening to Joni's records, studying every single word. When she came out with a new album I'd go crazy--"Don't bother me this week. I'm listening to Joni Mitchell."
BAM: The inspiration was more attitudinal than actual?
Stevie Nicks: Right. I didn't want to play music like her. I couldn't if I'd wanted to--I can't play the guitar worth ****, and Joni's a great player.'
I didn't even know she KNEW that word!!!
