Leather and Lace (Henley/Nicks) Demo Version * Stevie Nicks Intro HQ

"Leather and Lace" is a song performed by American singers Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. It was released on October 6, 1981 as the second single from Nicks' solo debut studio album Bella Donna (1981).
Nicks wrote the song for Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter's duet album Leather and Lace, but the song was not included on the album. Nicks' version, a duet with Eagles singer Don Henley, peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in January 1982.

[@davidgraham2673]

What a great version. Clean and crisp vocals, with just a guitar. This one goes on the list.

[@bobchristopher6928]

Don Henley has the best rock and roll voice ever.

[@williambourg7113]

Exactly

[@edbond2302]

You know........There is always some singer who comes around and compares to someone. No one will or has yet compare to Stevie Nicks. One in a lifetme voice.

[@scullyif]

I like the guitar and backup vocals. I'm curious about those who did those.

[@TheGreenTennis]

@@scullyif A good guess is that sterling guitar work is Stevie’s perhaps with long nails 😉

[@mariekazazian8019]

Chuckie from Rugrats comes to mind, no disrespect.

[@mobipete8001]

Check out Lanie Gardner

[@lenacanfield9789]

Stevie FOREVER 💖🍻💖

[@romuluscreative]

Fucking Don Henley man.. his voice is so unique and he just has a power and a view on things.. only he could do this with Stevie Nicks.

[@rickinoakville1549]

Love this raw version, if it wasn't for this platform we would never have heard it.

[@larryhinze537]

But Don Henley may have me ran up a flagpole and take away my first born child...lol?

[@tmunday7270001475143]

Damn right!!

[@fourbyfourer]

@@larryhinze537 LOL Ya he will blow a gasket when he sees this.

[@brettslater872]

Amen!!

[@lisaritter1960]

I love this extremely raw version of this song. And it is a very hard toss up for me as to whether Leather and Lace with Don Henley or Landslide holds the favorite place in my heart! They both are breathtaking! ❤️❤️🙏🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@user-ww1ln4qi4v]

My favorites as well

[@davidpiper3551]

The voices of angels. Two legends together.

[@donnaguthrie1525]

If there angels..they are fallen oned6

[@lenacanfield9789]

DAMN YOU LIFE!!!!!!!!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@williambourg7113]

This duet is the finest i have ever heard

[@mode1charlie170]

One of the greatest Duets of all time.

[@lvandes4917]

Her voice is so pure here. And Don also as amazing. Beautiful and thank you very much for sharing..

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Stevie Nicks is my all time favorite female singer and songwriter! Just love her! Amazing lady!❤️

[@oceanview777]

Omg her voice is so lovely and full of character. Guitar only shows off her voice and Spirit. I would be Amazing to write even one song this wonderful. Thank you poet Stevie Nicks.

[@HChampagne63]

Two golden voices.

[@lindakelley2676]

I can’t imagine anyone else doing this song such justice.

[@kurtwatson7918]

When music...was music.

[@williambourg7113]

Real raw music is not replaceable

[@robertblount5951]

It's one😢 of my all-time favorites 😊

[@sandraspears1978]

I love his voice

[@elisabetta4571]

Precious rendition. Masterpiece.

[@wrdlmbrt1956]

This is a perfect example of what ya get from two extremely talented entertainers singing a playing music, without synthesized, computerized background music! You get " AWESOMENESS and PERFECTION" , and you just can't beat that! Loved it and thanks so much for sharing! 👍👍😎

[@larryhinze537]

Great Warren!!

[@johnd4348]

But they did leave each other. Two bright stars cant occupy the same space. They will destroy each other. A beautiful song never the less.

[@joejohnson6321]

This demo is the best version of them all.

[@denisedonahue-perreira929]

Never heard this version before, very nice!!

[@darlenealessio7609]

Unplugged raw version no acoustics nothing but pure vocals and heart

[@oceanview777]

❤. When Stevie sings her magic, it’s like her raw, beautiful spirit is sending out love.

[@sandrar5054]

This is going to be my wedding song someday...

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

wow Don's voice is so smooth even in a raw recording, amazing.

[@louisenesselaar606]

True. Don has a supergreat voice. Stevie lost out when this relationship fell apart.

[@mikesmith1788]

They were meant to sing this together. I can't believe how well they compliment each other. I have hoped that one day they would put together a complete album. Love you both very much. Peace and be safe.

[@ericzikmanis6116]

I love this song and honestly this is the best version I have ever heard.

[@joemauntel9381]

Amen, brother!!

[@Genghis-Khan121]

Totally agree!!

[@cccmachine]

Yup The best version

[@traceyhill9508]

OMG so raw, so heartfelt, so freaking true no matter how many layers you have to peel away !

[@warrenburlingame1172]

Such a great song with a back story I never knew about

[@larryhinze537]

I thought it was neat to toss in that Nicks intro...

[@joemauntel9381]

Now it's 37 thumbs down!!! Who, in God's name, are these people?!! I've always loved this song, and this demo version is bare bones beautiful. Hey 37.....WAKE UP and REALLY listen. Please.

[@aprfooz]

Stupid people that just don’t know great music 😣

[@michaeldistefano7027]

I agree whole heartedly with earlier comment. Too many times music is over produced. This version is unbelievable. Music doesn't have to be perfect. Raw versions like this...its the music breathing... Beautiful.

[@sexxxywarrior3669]

This SONG IS A CLASSIC ONE BUT SADDENNES ME SO DEEPLY....ERYTIME I HEAR IT I SMILE THEN I CRY....HEART WRENCHING TRUTH....🤷

[@hotrods27]

That's just how I feel at this moment.

[@joyceallsep95]

@@hotrods27 I know that you 💘 l

[@hotrods27]

@@joyceallsep95 Thank you

[@justinglanville3470]

On top of everything else, pretty sure that’s a rare example of Stevie playing guitar. As she jokes at the end, it’s not sterling, but shows she could play more than well enough to write incredible songs like this one.

[@oceanview777]

She also accompanies herself on piano. Check out Gypsy with just her and the piano.

[@jimhutchison4182]

The memories around this song, so many!

[@billchestnut6519]

How flipping talented and blessed you must be to be able to sit down and write this for someone and be PERFECT!!

[@sherrihudson8810]

This is the best version I have ever heard if it were not for this platform no one would ever hear this version

[@stephenshearer5185]

The history to this song is amazing!! To find out it was supposed to be for Waylon and Jesse is really cool. The demo is even better!!!

[@darrenbosley6036]

Don Henley - just a genius with his voice. Imagine the voice on their child....

[@lordalvin9878]

Perfect harmony, both voices timelessly unique and shows why Henley was the Eagles "secret weapon".

[@jamesmac8424]

@@lordalvin9878 Secret?

[@di_from_north4460]

The 2 best Rockers EVER! Unquestionable! Love you Stevie and Don Forever!

[@janetpierce676]

So good to hear the story of this fabulous song. Ty I still love it❤

[@kellyzieber7573]

❤❤ my favorite version of this song ❤️❤️ wow beautiful

[@jackhartsough3]

Its a beautiful song it shows that it was very carefully crafted and lyrics revised over and over. Beautiful 😍

[@katiesingletary39]

My parent's wedding song. It's always been special. They often joked that was the reason I became Stevie obsessed. My dad is gone now, but I just sent this to my mom...I hope she loves it. I know it's hard for her to listen to, but I couldn't just let this go, it sounds beautiful this way. Stevie using her upper register is so rare, ugh, it's perfect.

[@cmwaters84]

Thats so beautiful!

[@katiesingletary39]

@@cmwaters84 thank you ♡ it's always held a really special place in our hearts.

[@cmwaters84]

@@katiesingletary39 thats just awesome!! Great memories for sure! 💞

[@cmwaters84]

@@katiesingletary39 Got alot of great videos on your page! 😊🎶

[@cmwaters84]

@@katiesingletary39 Fleetwood Mac/Stevie is my fav then The Eagles 😊🎶😊

[@alanmiell3224]

What a great song , love it

[@RodStewartFan]

Yes and WE WERE\ARE LUCKY to have lived during her reign as a Rock Goddess. I get emotional when I think of her. She was my first crush, she was and is a major part of my life. When I hear her I am transported back to those beautiful days when my family were alive and we spent all of our time listening to music. I miss them all, but they come back to visit when I listen to my Stevie. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@barbrose2940]

I’m am awestruck by this music-and the added inflection in Stevies voice,is so easy on the ears - Bravo!

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

I like Stevie's Demos the best ❣️🌟

[@IntheCrawlSpaceTarot]

The commentary at the beginning just adds to the specialness of this sweet poem.

[@rinalore]

The Best songs are the the ones that don't need electricity. The Greatest songs are the "originals", played live, instead of in a studio. This song brought the best of Rocks two bands together, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. I am so grateful for this song, for Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. I've been playing this song on guitar and singing it, since my first year of High School and I play it, to this day. I can no-longer sing, due to polypoid-corditis, but I can still dream. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶🎸✍🏻♥️🇺🇸✨🌍💫

[@TulsaGirlForever]

Gawd.....love this beyond the stars. My brother & I used to do this song, acoustic, similar to this. It's a sweet song,,,,,,one for the heart. ❤🎵🎶🎵❤

[@lorihoop3831]

This is beautiful, and I feel like this raw version should have been left alone and put on the album in addition to the one on there. LOVE this just the way it is

[@ronaldshiffman9171]

Love the song, Stevie. Thank you.

[@rweeks5111]

My Mom loved this song. She said it was her and my Dad's song.💕🌹

[@dalebellamy1405]

Those two voices could launch rockets into the stars.............Rock Stars..........jetting it in 1975,,,,,,still in orbit today........

[@christopherminor8767]

What a treat!

[@barbr8012]

Wow....first time hearing this version. Love it!!!

[@simhifree2416]

Stevie I love your voice in the demo, much more than the final. The lyrics are great.

[@joemauntel9381]

Sometimes a song is most beautiful in its simplest form. Recently lost my MOST beautiful wife of 27 years. This song always brings a tear to my eyes, thinking about her.

[@larryhinze537]

Sorry Joe.

[@joemauntel9381]

Thank you.

[@pointingdog7235]

One man, one woman and one guitar equals one beautiful song. I would have loved to hear Waylon Jennings and Jessie Colter do this song. Many thanks to Stevie Nicks and Don Henley for your talent writing this song and thank you for posting this interview with them. I'm sorry for your loss Joe.

[@IntheCrawlSpaceTarot]

Sending so much love and trying hard to absorb some of that pain bc it is heavy. Love to u

[@larryhinze537]

@@joemauntel9381 Life is not fair.

[@goodvibes0101]

The only duet that could have pulled this song off so perfectly

[@martellnelson6962]

Always ben a fan of stevie..an Don Henley. . ! Hope the best for both. Thanks for giving us your great talents. Thank you very much..

[@ericfolkerth]

My goodness...the story *and* the demo...what a gem....

[@changemyride]

Thank you Stevie and Don for sharing with us.

[@larryhinze537]

HEY! I did the editing!! LOL

[@jameswells755]

You can bet don had no part in releasing this.the guy pays 100 individuals every week to look for and take down ANY music videos or recordings over the internet without his consent.it’s just a matter of time before his people find this one.money talks

[@thatguy18931]

Dang! I would love to have heard Waylon and Stevie sing this!

[@barbmark8232]

Excellent song sung by Excellent singer's. Blessed

[@aesha5413]

wow, this sounds so good! i love listening to demos cuz of how real and raw it sounds

[@cariemorgangraff4829]

Love this version ❤️. I sure wish they had had their baby girl.

[@stephencelestino2172]

This song is dear to my heart. Never heard this. Thanks

[@larryhinze537]

Nice Stephen!!

[@robertleon1504]

Totally Awesome!

[@joyceallsep95]

I Love Stevie Nicks. Yes I do

[@mrssmith1691]

I have never cared for this song, stumbled upon this, and this is beautiful! So raw and authentic. Thank you for sharing, it's giving me chills.

[@rosalindadeleon7894]

Absolutely! My favorite!!

[@jjf609]

Stevie is so good at singing in tune

[@user-rv3fz8sk7w]

I really love this song. It is so true with the story of mine and my late husband’s meeting.

[@DivineInspirationsClothing]

OMG...THIS is about TRUE LOVE as it SHOULD BE...give/take/share 💙❣💙

[@larryhinze537]

Then pay. lol

[@williambourg7113]

Two very fine voices, great with just a guitar, raw talent, been listening to Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles and Don Henley on tour

[@tentcater4710]

Beautiful!

[@barbarahostler9536]

Love both these artists

[@edwinwolf7935]

I love this version the best

[@ReneCapone510]

So amazing. Her voice is so amazing.

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Awesome 👌 Love It 💘. One of The ALL Time GREATEST MEMORIES EVER ❤ BEAUTIFUL SONG.! LOVE THIS VERSION. NEW SUBSCRIBERS...

[@bevsputler5455]

Beautiful woman, have been one of your biggest fans since "Woodstock" I was only 60 miles away at the time, but couldn't get there cos they closed the roads so we watched on tv! & that was just the beginning of your amazing career ~♡~

[@user-je3wb8wo6h]

Awesome track

[@flouisbailey]

I had always loved Steve and Tom Petty the best but this is so raw and real. Thanks

[@Midtowntreeservice]

Stevie, I love you!

[@susanandrew3695]

Stevie Nicks ❤️this is AMAzing 🤩 so smooth and I cry. This is amazing 🤩

[@t.i.m.e2851]

I love the sound of this song 💯😊😊🔥🔥🔥🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@djmarka1962]

I’ve always loved this song & had no idea she wrote this for Waylon & Jessi. Love the “back story” of how it all came about. Not a huge fan of this version bc of the tempo but the pure rawness of it I love. So glad the released version was a little slower & the music (while maybe a little too polished) has so much more feeling & their vocals still capture ALL the feeling of the lyrics AND music! Thanks for sharing! Great story & rare glimpse into the raw magic of how this song came to be.

[@jjf609]

It was just a demo

[@deewells3154]

We all just Love Stevie and the Doors!

[@larryhinze537]

Wonder or the Nicks? lol

[@ritamahoney4131]

Thank You!

[@susanandrew3695]

I love ❤️ love ❤️ Don Henley. This is brilliant thank. You. Stevie. Don so lucky. To be part.

[@user-pr6rr3mg1k]

The two best voices...EVER!!

[@kathywilliamson4739]

Wow didnt know anything boit that but I saw waylon & Jessie For my 21st bithday At circle stage in S.F. That turns....but that kinda tripped me out Love that and your musibc forever timeless and will still hellp so many even after your gone...hellava impact on This world without even reli ing it THANK YOU

[@judypickrell2077]

So glad she was dating Don Henley!! We would have never had this song!! Love this version of Leather and Lace.

[@stokesge]

Holy Smokes. Thx a ton to the guy who posted this. Blown away

[@larryhinze537]

Glad you like!

[@ronsparkman1663]

To this second , I still Love Stevie Nicks 😁👍🏻😘❤️

[@joemauntel9381]

My God. Who are the ten idiots that gave this beautiful version a thumbs down ?!! Makes me wonder.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

Just what I was thinking

[@larryhinze537]

Probably people that didn't like my political comments on other vids. lol

[@shanghunter7697]

@@larryhinze537 OR billie eyelash and cardi b. fans.....take your pick sir.

[@howards8535]

This is sooo good.

[@juliemalmbergmacprpparaleg8472]

Fascinating interview. All this info about the history about why, and how a song was written.

[@catzeyez]

So lovely....the rawness of it is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@Mr.Bojangles12]

You do what Waylon wants