"After the Glitter Fades" is a 1981 song by the American singer/songwriter

Stevie Nicks Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. After starting her career as a duo with her then-boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham, releasi ...

. It was the fourth and final single from her debut solo album, '' Bella Donna''.

Reception

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'' called it "a plaintive rock lament" that "captures that unique Nicks magic."

Charts

"After the Glitter Fades" was released April 30, 1982 and peaked at No. 32 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached No. 36 spot on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart. The song also peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot Country Tracks.

Cover versions

*The song was covered by American singer

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on his album '' Letter to Home'' in 1984.

References

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