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Stevie Nicks Returns to ‘SNL’ With Powerful Performances of ‘The Lighthouse’ and ‘Edge of Seventeen’: Watch
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Stevie Nicks Returns to ‘SNL’ With Powerful Performances of ‘The Lighthouse’ and ‘Edge of Seventeen’: Watch

Stevie Nicks has made her triumphant return to Saturday evening live.

The iconic Fleetwood Mac frontwoman made her first appearance on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show in 41 years during the Ariana Grande-hosted episode on Oct. 12.

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Dressed in her usual all-black ensemble, the 76-year-old singer-songwriter opened with a powerful performance of her new song “The Lighthouse,” inspired by the overturn of Roe v. Wade. With the support of a full band, Nicks delivered the intense song against a darkly draped backdrop with crackling lightning effects.

“I have my scars, you have yours/ Don’t let them take your power,” she sang with skillful restraint, with verses leading to a dynamic chorus that urges listeners to “see the future and get angry.”

Nicks followed with an equally impressive performance of her classic hit “Edge of Seventeen,” the third single from her 1981 debut solo album. Bella Donna. Once again with the help of her band and backup singers, the legendary artist gave a rousing performance of the song, which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Bella DonnaMeanwhile, it topped the Billboard 200 and spent a whopping 143 weeks on the chart.

Nicks returned as the SNL a musical guest for the first time since her only appearance on the show in 1983. Her band Fleetwood Mac has never performed in the comedy show.

Next SNL October 19 episode will be hosted by Michael Keaton with returning musical guest Billie Eilish.

View Nicks’ SNL performances below. For those without cable, it will be streamed on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous ones SNL episodes.

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