Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You

Stevie Nicks

About Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You

"Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?" is a song written by Stevie Nicks and Keith Olsen off the 1985 album Rock a Little. It was also released as a single in 1986, peaking at #60 for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. During VH1 Storytellers, Nicks explained that "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?" was written about the death of Joe Walsh's eldest daughter, Emma Kristen, and his subsequent penning of "Song for Emma" from the album So What."Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?" appears on the 1991 compilation album Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks.  


Year:
1998
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Has anyone ever written anything for you
In all your darkest hours
Have you ever heard me sing
Listen to me now
You know I'd rather be alone
Than be without you
Don't you know

Has anyone ever given anything to you
In your darkest hours
Did you ever give it back
Well, I have
I have given that to you
If it's all I ever do
This is your song

And the rain comes down
There's no pain and there's no doubt
It was easy to say
I believed in you everyday
If not for me
Then do it for the world

Has anyone ever written anything for you
In your darkest sorrow
Did you ever hear me sing
Listen to me now
You know I'd rather be alone
Than be without you
Don't you know

So, if not for me, then
Do it for yourself
If not for me then
Do it for the world
Poet priest of nothing
Poet priest of nothing

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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, KEITH OLSEN

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks from her third solo studio album, "Rock a Little" (1985). - The tune was penned by Nicks along with Keith Olsen, who produced many of her hits.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by an event in Nicks' life involving Joe Walsh, the guitarist for the Eagles. - Walsh took Nicks to a place where his young daughter had tragically passed away, telling Nicks that if anything ever happened to him, this is where he would be. The emotion of this visit inspired Nicks to pen the song.
Chart Performance
"Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" was not a major hit on the charts. It peaked at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, spending 9 weeks on the chart in total.
Musical Structure
The song is filled with emotional lyrics, matched by Nicks' compelling vocal delivery. It also features a dramatic musical build-up, that slowly grows in intensity.
Song’s Theme
It carries a poignant theme about the significance of sacrifice for the ones you love. The lyrics speak of a person who does something significant for someone else, prompting the recipient to ponder if anyone has ever done something similar for the listener.
Live Performances
Nicks has often played the song during her live performances. Her fans have applauded it for its deep emotional resonance.
Cultural Influence
Even though it did not attain major commercial success, "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" has garnered a lot of critical praise for its emotional weight and powerful lyrics. It is now seen as one of Nicks’ signature tracks.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You". However, there are live performances of the song available on the internet.
Song Cover
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including an emotional rendition by American Idol contestant Joey Cook in 2015.
Fan’s Tribute
Some Nicks fans have referred to the song as a kind of anthem, resonating with anyone who has ever felt deeply moved or inexplicably connected to a particular piece of music. It's seen as a testimony to the power of songwriting and the deep, personal impact that music can have.

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