"Nightbird" is a 1983 song by the American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks, written by Nicks with Sandy Stewart. It was the third single from Nicks's second solo album, '' The Wild Heart''. The song, a duet with Stewart, peaked at No. 33 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached No. 32 spot on the ''Billboard'' Top Rock Tracks chart. The song also reached No. 39 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary Chart.

Background

The song was written as a continuation of themes explored in "

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," namely "the difficulties of female rock 'n' roll singers." In a 1983 MTV interview, Nicks said "Nightbird" was her favorite song from the new album.

Reception

'' Cash Box'' said that "a stark keyboard and guitar intro, together with Nicks’ tired, low-ranged croak, provide a melancholic setting depicting the approach of winter and night."

Charts

Notes and references

*'' Timespace – The Best of Stevie Nicks'', liner notes *''

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