If You Ever Did Believe (Demo 1978)

[@jimdursosingersongwriter9470]

This is one of Stevie Nicks best songs. I hope she releases her 'demos' as a commercial release. The songs she recorded privately are so brilliant. She really shows off her voice. She shows it off in ways her produced songs rarely ever did.

[@silversprings62]

Jim Durso Singer/Songwriter I absolutely agree! Her demos are her best work......showcasing her pristine vocals🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@outspokengirl]

I've had Stevie sing me through some tough times, and when my mother passed a few weeks ago, she sung me through it the best that she could. I requested that this be played at the services, but "Landslide" was played instead. At least a Stevie song was in there. My mom knew how much I loved her, and Stevie as well. They were one in the same. "You were so strong, I fell to my knees...and I don't think I can handle this at all..." I miss you Mom. Sharie Lea Bardin 1961-2017

[@j.o.9630]

outspokengirl I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@robertoprcela2030]

I had a very similar experience when my mother died. It sounds odd to say it but Stevie soothed me. She's has been my comfort for 35 years. I adore her.

[@igmugleska966]

outspokengirl sorry for your loss.

[@MythicStealth]

It's hard for me to sing this without tears.

[@SkylarStullerSilverstar]

I am sorry for your loss. I am sorry they did not play your song. Stevie Nicks can help you when your down for sure. I hope you have peace.

[@matthewtheexposure5841]

Holy shit this woman can sing 🎤

[@antonioirun]

Her sustained note at 02:17 is mindblowing

[@kensteele5139]

That vocalization sends me!

[@silversprings62]

Antonio Fernández González-Irún incredible. Her voice is a national treasure 💞

[@galemiller7422]

❤️ You've left me now And it's seasoned my soul And with every step you take, I watch another part of you go... I continue to build a wall... You were so strong, I fell to my knees... And I don't think I can handle this at all... One more night I'd like to lie and hold you Yes and feel... To make you smile, I'd like to be there for you-- Have you forgotten me? And the days go by Doing nothing about them... How much time Will I have to spend? My mind won't rest And I don't sleep Not even in my dreams... If you ever did believe, For my sake... If you ever did believe.... And the days go by Doing nothing about them... How much time Will I have to spend? Ooo....ooo.....ooo... Ooo baby don't leave me Ooo..ooo...ooo...ooo I'm down on my knees... Ooo..ooo...ooo...ooo Begging you please... Ooo...ooo...ooo...ooo Baby don't leave me.... Did you ever believe?

[@silversprings62]

Her vocal on this is LIFE

[@allthatjazzspaz95]

This would've been a great Fleetwood Mac song... I'm glad she got around to recording it with Sheryl in the 90s

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

I love the fact that she was the first selfie “ chick” using her POLAROID camera yup remember those FUNZIES ? If you do you’ll be a real OG FAN! To take pictures of herself in her fancy bohemian wear….or one of her friends! True story by the Queen OF ROCK HERSELF I HEARD IT IN INTERVIEW SHES ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!❤❤❤❤LOVE YOU STEVIE!😊😊😊😊😊 great demo love everything she touches w her fairydust does turn to gold!,,,

[@mikecanto991]

Omg I'm crying love her sooooo much man, Stevie gets me through such ruff times, songs like storms, silver springs and just alot of solo stuff

[@jakeaustin9894]

I here some of the original demo version of "The Chain" in the second half of the song. This is an awesome song!

[@silversprings62]

Jake Austin Yes! I was just listening to it!

[@outlawherm3694]

That modulation she has such control.. just wow

[@jimsteele2472]

Love Stevie Nicks

[@miamorgan1098]

My mind won’t rest and I can t dream, oh babe don’t leave me

[@silversprings62]

Excellent, beautiful vocal! Her voice is like buttah...

[@mariosierraiii8196]

Stevie, until I am no longer here, I will love you always. To, Jean.

[@glynndove9511]

Just beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@s3silverbullet]

wow what a track!!!!

[@pmeehan_3]

Such unapologetic raw emotion

[@accc9090]

Love this song so much.

[@LeeAnthonyxxo]

Just the best song.

[@gregorymcguire6217]

Beautiful and Haunting!

[@tehee-]

I thought for years this was a Buckingham Nicks Track - I am surprised to know this is from the Tusk era! Not much of a Mac follower anymore, but I still love to learn new things about them. They're kind of the continuation of the 60's pop scene.

[@larrybrenneman9497]

Simply stunning

[@bobbyferguson2852]

Beautiful song 🙏❤️

[@amberveale9895]

Love this demo so much

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

I wonder why this wasn't included on Tusk...along w/ about 10 other songs. This would've improved the quality and variety of the double album.

[@focusedfreebird]

AnthonyKZbinFan no kidding....this could have replaced one of the weirder songs on tusk...tsk..tsk..

[@silversprings62]

Agreed, but Tusk is still a beautiful masterpiece 🎹🎼🎸

[@silversprings62]

I agree. Tusk is still a historical masterpiece just the way it is.

[@lisalane7648]

Love ya Stevie. Thats what I tried to say Baby Don't Leave Me. He did.

[@marinaassanti3415]

Super Stevie....

[@andysky4862]

DON HENLEY on background vocals!

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

Henley hurt Stevie hurt her bad.I won’t reveal her privacy……🫶

[@JonyWadd]

HappyHappyBirthday PurdyGirl!

[@barbaramccroy8663]

‘Practical Magic’?♥️🌘🦆

[@barbaramccroy8663]

Thank you. I really like the video to this song where Sheryl Crow is playing the guitar and Stevie is dancing , singing and twirling! Very beautiful, great musicianship.Excellent song, the lyrics kind of fit the way I was feeling at a concert in 2010 and I was having the greatest, warmest time and really liked this guy,. I’ve had the rule since the 90’s, no getting involved it will get in the way of my experience with the band I am seeing. Well I broke my own rule and like I said it was great until I turned around thinking he is still beside me and I looked to my right wondering and I found him talking to 3 other women . So I decided he is a player and so I took off to the my left and said this person is not ruining my concert experience. Them later he comes to me and ask me if I want to dance, everything was blurry to me , I didn’t know it was him. I have night blindness and then he comes back and I’m like oh my god it’s the guy from earlier who I was having the greatest time just being with him. I really didn’t think he liked me. I really thought he was asking me to dance because he felt sorry for me. In thebeginning when I met him you could tell he had his guard up, then later little by little I knew he was somebody by these shady little things that kept me wondering but I really didn’t care I just liked him BUT he left me. I really liked him being by my side because he sang and danced with me. I needed him because he let me breathe. The next morning I woke up and cursed my stubborn self. I looked for him at 3 maybe 4 different concert s and festivals thinking maybe he was a concert promoter just to say I was sorry, even if I didn’t mean that much to him but he meant a lot to me but he left me. Thank you to Stevie for all her excellent chic music I have to lean onto when I need to move along in my life.... by the way, that guy could sing to and he took me away and I loved the place I was in. It was just him and I . ♥️🎸🦆

[@resoundartist]

So Cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@susanb1111]

I wonder...just HOW MANY songs she has written!?

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

A entire catalogue of thousands I believe😊

[@carriefroman2302]

Thank you for this.

[@toothbrush5190]

I have the Goffin LP.

[@mark791611]

I'm pretty sure this was 1981 (BD demo possibly?). Her voice was much different in the late 70's.

[@JBomb517]

1978

[@JBomb517]

I have the tracks from the master reel this came from and it's definitely 1978.

[@silversprings62]

JBomb82 can you share?

[@James-kh9ij]

Is that really from 1978

[@nolanwinter4711]

Sorry I like Stevie and Cheryl Crows version better