Beauty and the Beast

Stevie Nicks

About Beauty and the Beast

"Beauty and the Beast" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. It is the final track on her second album The Wild Heart, released in 1983. It was later released in a live version from Nicks 1986 Rock a Little tour as a B-side to the UK single "Whole Lotta Trouble" in October 1989. It also appears on two compilations: Timespace – The Best of Stevie Nicks, released in 1991, and the boxset, Enchanted, released in 1998. A new studio version appears on her album, The Soundstage Sessions, released in 2009.  


Year:
1998
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You're not a stranger to me
And you are something to see
You don't even know how to please
You say a lot but you're unaware how to leave

My darling lives in a world that is not mine
An old child misunderstood out of time
Timeless is the creature who is wise
And timeless is the prisoner in disguise

Oh who is the beauty who the beast
Would you die of grieving when I leave
Two children too blind to see
I would fall in your shadow I believe

My love is a man who's not been tamed
Oh my love lives in a world of false pleasure and pain
We come from difference worlds we are the same my love
I never doubted your beauty I've changed
I never doubted your beauty I've changed

Changed who is the beauty
Where is my beast (my love)
There is no beauty
Without my beast (my love)

Who is the beauty
Who my love
Ah
Oh la bete la bete
Where is my beast

My beauty my beauty
My beautiful beautiful beautiful
Beautiful beast

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Stevie Nicks

Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born May 26, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums. She was deemed "The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll" and one of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" by Rolling Stone,and, as a member of Fleetwood Mac, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. As a solo artist, she has garnered eight Grammy Award nominations and, with Fleetwood Mac, a further five. more »

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Written by: STEVIE NICKS

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Release Information
"Beauty and the Beast" is a track from Stevie Nicks' third solo studio album "The Wild Heart" that was released in 1983.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the 1946 version French film "Beauty and the Beast" - "La Belle et la Bête" directed by Jean Cocteau.
Music video
The music video for "Beauty and the Beast" has scenes from the Jean Cocteau film, in keeping with the song's inspiration.
Political undertones
The song alludes subtly to Cold War anxieties, with references to soldiers lost in battle, possibly influenced by Nicks' work with wounded veterans at the time.
Songwriting
As with most of Stevie Nicks' songs, she is credited as the sole songwriter for "Beauty and the Beast."
Nature
"Beauty and the Beast" is a ballad, showcasing Nicks' penchant for romantic, emotive songwriting and is a departure from her typical rock style.
Lengthy creation process
The final version of "Beauty and the Beast" was developed over the course of several years, which is a testament to Nicks' careful attention to songcraft.
Live Performances
When performing "Beauty and the Beast" live, Nicks often wears a Victorian-style dress to add drama to the performance.
Recognition
"Beauty and the Beast" is considered one of Nicks' most beautiful songs and is hailed as a fan favorite.
Personal significance
This song holds high personal significance for Nicks, so much that it often makes her emotional during performances.
Accompanying Artists
The song features Toto members Steve Lukather and Michael Porcaro, who play guitar and bass respectively.
Limited Airplay
Despite its popularity among fans, "Beauty and the Beast" has not had significant radio airplay because it was never released as a single.
Ballet Influence
The song has a strong ballet influence, which can be observed from its rhythmic structure.
Not related to Disney
Though it shares a title with the famous Disney song, Nicks' "Beauty and the Beast" is not related to the animated film in any way.

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