Ask Billboard: Nicks in the Mix

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Nicks in the Mix
Ask Billboard
July 6, 2007

Hi Keith,

Thank you very much for always providing great answers for your readers.

Lately, I have heard a dance remix of Stevie Nicks' "Stand Back" out at clubs. Did she (record new vocals for) the song? Is it going to get any radio play? Also, is the mix an "official mix?" Do you have any information about this? Her official Web site does not even mention it.

Thanks!
Mike
San Diego


Hello Mike,

The new dance mixes of Nicks' classic 1983 single "Stand Back" are indeed official. Reprise Records commissioned Tracy Young, Ralphi Rosario and Morgan Page to retool the tune. The mixes have been serviced to club DJs and it debuted on our Hot Dance Club Play chart on June 23.

All of the re-workings retain elements of the original song, including its famous synth line. This week, on the Hot Dance Club Play chart dated July 14, the song moves up 14-6, surpassing the No. 12 peak of the original version back in 1983.

Collectively, the assorted remixes have sold nearly 4,000 digital downloads.

The most popular version is Young's "Tracy Takes You Home" remix, which has moved over 2,000 downloads. One can also purchase a digital EP of the mixes, and that has sold just over 1,000 downloads.

If all goes according to plan, I hear that more Nicks remixes may get released down the road. Stay tuned!