Stevie Nicks - Meldrum Tapes interview 1986

extended interview for the Australian TV show "The Meldrum Tapes" in 1986. This is a slight upgrade of an earlier upload on youtube
Dedicated to the memory of the Australian Stevie fan Jules. R.I.P.

[@ruthmarcano631]

Congratulations Stevie on being inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame as part of Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. Well deserved.

[@jbt6007]

This interview just blew me away. Stevie is so direct, so honest and so true. That is why she survived this very painful period in her life and lived to be the legend she is today..........she rings like a bell through the night and wouldn't you love to love her.....

[@carolyn9649]

I Adore this Lady

[@ericburton5914]

Shes a cross between Linda Blair and Carrie Fisher.

[@SuperLuckao]

Yes. She's very positive and knows herself

[@diannarochelle2378]

She has an amazing worth ethic.

[@juvisage8427]

the way she said "i'm a rock n' roll singer" at 38:46 send a chill up my spine. she's so intense!

[@rockit3422]

She’s so pop!

[@WarpedRecord]

You can’t deny the conviction in her eyes!

[@michelesmith85]

"Someday people will understand Tusk"......she got that right..

[@kristinesanservino6125]

I hate that song. Mostly because of the tempo..the percussion. It's the only song they do that I just hate.

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

@@kristinesanservino6125 I think Stevie meant that, people will understand the double album that is Tusk, as an entity and statement work.

[@silvergypsy81]

Tusk is my favourite Fleetwood Mac album!

[@rgrndu]

Michele Smith I like Stevie & Christine’s songs on Tusk but not Lindsey’s so much.

[@davidwhitman1472]

Tusk is their Magnum Opus. I'm very late to the party, but what a diverse and daring album.

[@SarahCrummy]

Wow, Stevie Nicks is so sincere. What a woman.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Wow

[@rickyparker9168]

Stevie is real and extremely candid about her personal life. She managed to juggle a solo career and be a member of Fleetwood Mac. Not easy.

[@maitregab4997]

She is also real high on cocaine are watever and hang over

[@joesnelson8665]

40 years of Stevie and all that's changed is her hair

[@TheEgganator324]

Joe Snelson yes but her hair has always been beautiful

[@rgrndu]

Joe Snelson And her weight. And her voice.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@rgrndu and her drugd

[@Delaneyisbraindead]

She’s beautiful. 💖

[@LollieVox]

So true!

[@diannewhite573]

Love her honesty. Whimsical, candid, vulnerable. One of the greatest singer songwriters ever 🌿💚

[@michelesmith85]

No matter what she is always candid and there is no bull...love her

[@tennesseepatriot1950]

She need's to tell LB why she fired him when she love's him and he does her!

[@wendyflament7741]

The era of Fleetwood Mac and bands alike were some of the best times in rock band history. I wish I could relive those moments.

[@Anywhooo]

Your not alone!

[@ashleydimartino2265]

I wish I could have been alive for those moments. Best music came from the 60-80s and it's rock n roll.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Her early influences were The Everly bro., Supremes, Beach Boys...well that explains how she got so good at HARMONIES. I’ve always said she’s one of the best there is at harmonies, whether in Fleetwood Mac or the legendary duets she’s done with Tom Petty and Don Henley. She has a natural, innate ability to harmonize and that is a very rare and special musical gift.

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

I understand that she started singing harmony for her uncle or grandfather as he performed at local taverns. So, she has had A Lot of practice! 😎

[@billoleshkojr6469]

She's also one of the few singers who can harmonize with herself! Blue Denim is a perfect example! Mama Cass had that talent also!

[@cherylbrooks-ic1pg]

This is my favorite, so far. I loved seeing her laugh & tell from her perspective, what the road has been to her. She has always been an angel to my heart & ears. Love & peace to you, always.

[@jmgnish]

I started harmonizing when I was 6. I remember my dad being amazed and me thinking but it's so easy. I almost annoy myself sometimes, like just stick to the melody! 😜

[@yvonnewilliams6748]

That was one of the best and enjoyable interviews with Stevie that I've seen so far..She comes across as being a very honest and sincere person..keep on rockin Stevie

[@collegeri]

When Stevie isn’t here anymore...this will be her interview. I want to sing to you.

[@erasoup]

She's so adorable. What a great, interesting, sincere interview. I loved hearing all that background. I could listen to her talk all day long.

[@hfortenberry]

I know, me too! She's mesmerizing!

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Yes! I'd adore hearing her rock n roll stories!!!! Her voice is soft & comforting to me....

[@stumpguy7373]

i once had to fight a whole bar because i played fleetwood mac too much on the jukebox

[@maryfayard-newman9230]

Stumpguy - Never has to fight.. but got screamed at several times,,

[@rgrndu]

Stumpguy Did you win?

[@PedrooFerroo]

Respect my dude ahaha

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I bet. I would have been pissed too

[@Delaneyisbraindead]

LMAO if we still had jukeboxes everywhere, that would be me, I still play Fleetwood Mac everywhere though. 🤣

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Interviewer: “And perhaps Whitney Houston in the future” Stevie: “Yes, but I’m so much older than they are” Wow. This honestly made me incredibly sad. How time did tell who would last into her 70’s and who would be gone to soon with a career that stalled in favor of drugs. Stevie got clean just a year or two before this interview. Thank God. Or she would be gone now too no doubt. I’m seeing Fleetwood Mac tonight in Philly. One of my all time favorite bands, and I love Stevie and Christine in particular. But now, in 2019, one can only wish to still be able to hear Whitney Houston sing live again. And the incredible Tom Petty, who Stevie did beautiful duets with and who was a true American singer/songwriter and a legend, is also gone. Because of prescription drugs. The legend that is the Purple One, the one and only Prince, gone because of prescription drugs. Stupid, needless death. We’ve lost so many, but Stevie is still with us. And I can’t wait to see her live tonight. And maybe those who have passed will be watching too. ❤️

[@CJ-ex3xv]

Rebecca Hopkins 🧚🏻‍♂️ That was very moving . Thank you for sharing. Stevie is a timeless talent and beauty .

[@paintitblack6728]

Hope you has a fantastic Fleetwood Mac Concert night. And you were so buzzed from the wonderful sounds & atmosphere Sigh.. Living in Australia overseas bands are always so expensive then there's the transportation too and back.. Am so envious,you got to see them.

[@kimlarso6622]

Seen her in 2017/Chicago-the first time I saw her was 1987/Cedar Rapids

[@jackiebryant5808]

Don Henley is still here and she always said Don treated her like a wife

[@geoffward2393]

Molly Meldrum was a great Aussie interviewer who's started a tv show Countdown. Every kid under 40 watched it! I saw Stevie and Fleetwood Mac in their 80's tour in Sydney....cherished the memories of them❤️

[@RickNowels1]

in my view Stevie is the greatest female singer songwriter in history.

[@reesemorgan2259]

She's great. For me, Kate Bush is the Mummy ( well, if there's a 'Daddy' for the male singer-songwriters...) but Stevie is a heavyweight.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Your visions are all of mine except I see this beautiful belladonna as my soul sister

[@ericburton5914]

In that case sadly she will probably be soon to die like Olivia as all the talented ones die early. Tom Petty wouldn't be surprised.

[@chrisnoneyabiz4072]

She is always so candid and real in her interviews. There's a lot to admire about this lady.

[@victorlutes2465]

2:46

[@victorlutes2465]

😮

[@davidadjmi9485]

I FUCKING LOVE this woman.... what a beauty in every way

[@snowdingo7283]

Best interview with Stevie Nicks ive seen.Molly Meldrum great job not too fawning.

[@sandrasteele9248]

Love her named my daughter rhiannon

[@sandrasteele9248]

Ok

[@donnaflanagan4146]

“Because of the kids I keep going”. Me as a kid and now my kids. I am retry sure their kids. You will live forever Stavie. Thank you for all you have done.

[@richardpickersgill3434]

Wonderful interview, Molly always brings out the character of the artist, he is a legend and did so much for the music industry in Australia. Stevie is so adorable, she will rock till death.

[@leeguy9223]

She's such a wonderful person, such a sweet kind talented soul.

[@brianflowers2517]

she is just SO cool !!!

[@PaulaJoW]

Gotta love 1980's hair.

[@planetmartay]

Rock goddess. Tusk, "people will get it." So true. When I discovered Fleetwood Mac in the late '80's, I wore out Tusk & couldn't understand why it was considered a failure in its time. If I weren't me, I'd wanna be Stevie Nicks!

[@rgrndu]

Planet Martay It’s ridiculous really but they called it a failure because it sold “only” 4 million copies compared to their previous album “Rumours”, which sold 10 million copies at the time (40 million now).

[@leeguy9223]

It's crazy to think this interview was done only about 10 years after their first Fleetwood Mac record and now it's been over 40 years

[@steveashley7150]

She is intense, smart, passionate and has a burning desire to express her feelings and emotions through music. A formula for magic.

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

Goddess. This hairstyle and the Rumours tour hairstyle have always been my favorites. love listening to her stories, could listen to her talk all day.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Me too,plus the white FM album.

[@ElleNullVoid]

So great that she was inspired by Black artists. Respect.

[@pjesf]

I’d never really listened to a Stevie interview before but listened to this one after having caught a recent one - she’s delightful

[@sandraweaver8376]

love this woman and greatly admire and respect her gift of music. she is time less.

[@meganfaber2854]

Stevie you're amazing. Don't leave a shitty comment people. You chose to look up Stevie, only to bash her? Lots of people have done drugs, her hair is hot for the year this is, and she is the real Stevie!

[@brianflowers2517]

this chick is so real....

[@hfortenberry]

This is a great interview because it's long and she's just as adorable as she can be. But, it's really annoying when the interviewer interrupts her when she's trying to tell a story. I wish he would just sit back and let her talk! I just want to hear HER, not his long questions. She is beautiful, self-possessed, creative, intelligent, kind, tender-hearted, mysterious and mesmerizing!

[@51MontyPython]

I already knew I loved her as an artist, but now I love her as a person. What a genuine soul.

[@romgypsy8129]

My my... This woman is indeed magickal💜

[@deniseg5990]

Wow! I watched and taped this interview on VHS when this aired on Australian abctv in the 80's (pretty much wore out the tape) but I have never seen this unedited version and I thank you so very much xxx still totally captivates me even to this very day!

[@Ginger57]

What a great surprise today to stumble on this great interview. The mid 80s were a really happy, busy time of growing up and finding my own groove. Memories of driving and listening to FM and just blissing. She is still this lovely and talented singer/songwriter. She is a treasure. So was Christine 🌹🌹🌹

[@janetsavage3793]

"I don't care about being pretty. I want to sing to you." Legend. Period.

[@kellyketch6391]

Stevie is one of the most beautiful women alive, hands down ☺️❤️

[@1999bmwm3baby]

In '75 to '77 I was in college. There was nothing like Fleetwood Mac out there. They were so sophisticated musically!

[@TheSmokingGunmen]

So passionate about what she does. What a brilliant and honest interview. You can't help but love this woman.

[@nicostone2800]

Damn we’re not gonna get a beautiful songwriter like this anymore. We love you Stevie!!!💖✨🧚🏼‍♂️

[@richardhudak685]

BEAUTIFUL AT 38 AND HOT AT 70 ❤❤❤

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Absolutely true!!! Her mum was a beauty too)

[@kayradillon6856]

I love this interview. Stevie is an amazing singer, writer and rock n roll star. Never tire of her songs. N E V E R. They are timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt. Stay vunerable and kind and good!

[@georgigirl3williams381]

This is an amazing woman. I have watched morer recent interviews with her and seeing this allows me to see that she has always been amazing, I mean incredibly amazing, intelligent, she has "the look", and her voice is unrivaled. I have always loved Stevie Nicks and her music.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Me too. I believe in magic too.

[@dec-hw3lm]

Easy to see why So many fell in love with this Beautiful lady xx

[@heatherlayne4278]

What a wonderful woman, it's so weird hearing he gentle spoken voice verses her lightning vocals singing.. I love how she is a great storyteller, an I adore her image" (the way she dressed) definitely original.

[@tennesseepatriot1950]

She treated LB like shit by firing him, now!

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Her style is similar to mine ex for the boots. Except for the boots bc I'm tall.....no need ....I love her hair more at 70 We all wore the pouffy" hair in those days,.....,,, I'm turning 60 July 20 this 2021 She's 10 yrs my senior & birthday in May)

[@matchbox420.]

It's crazy to think she was almost 40 here.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

She looked 20 something!

[@chellel5112]

Wow. That was classic. She should go back and watch that herself. She was softer then. Awesome artist with such discipline.

[@yoya4766]

People spoke like that in the 80s

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

I agree with you Stevie, I am a self a taught guitarist of 30 years, and I never made much progress beyond playing some "Cowboy chords" to accompany my singing when I wanted to be Wes Montgomery or Jimmy Page. Due to an illness I've lost all of my guitars, but to scratch my musical itch, I have found an electronic piano that I put in my room at the rehabilitation center. I wake up everyday before breakfast and play for at least 30 minutes. I am learning the ragtime tune "The Entertainer" now, and am happy with my progress. 😊

[@starsparkle999]

That's really wonderful that you are doing that. I understand the environment and situation. Last year I was suddenly very ill, something went haywire in my gut and I was airlifted to a trauma center of a hospital and a team of surgeons worked on me all night....stomach, colon, lung and I was in ICU for 3 weeks, none of the surgeons, doctors or nurses thought I would survive, it was a miracle....septic shock, on ventilator, the whole nine yards, multiple surgeries. Eventually I was transported to a "Post Acute Medical" place, was there a month, then transported to another place for 3 weeks. Due to Covid quarantine, since I was not and would not get vaccinated, I was not allowed to leave my room for the first 2 weeks. And as you have probably experienced, these places are understaffed and it's challenging to be attended to much once you are moved from a hospital. I had some beautiful realizations about life in the midst of the trauma. I hope you are recovering nicely ^_^

[@starsparkle999]

Oh, I inherited my dad's Fender acoustic guitar, early model # as he made it to 83, passed away in 2011 and he had it since he was around 30, so it's quite valuable. I considered selling it at one point, but something told me, God will bring a man into my life who will play that guitar, hold onto it. You know, if you are over 65, Medicare should pay for almost everything, and along with social security, you may also qualify for SSI in addition, plus food stamps and Medicaid, which pays your Part B of Medicare. And you can still qualify even if you have a house as a primary residence.

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

I am so glad to know that you are doing well. I am an epileptic who suffered a grand mal seizure while raking leaves in Nov. 2018. I saw a bright white light, as every muscle in my body contracted at once. When I went down, my head struck my driveway from 5'8" up. Luckily my neighbor saw me and called paramedics. I underwent six (6) brain surgeries as the pooling blood was pushing down on my brainstem, which controls respiration. The lovely actress Natasha Richardson would still be with us if they had performed a craniotomy on her. I suffered a stroke during my 2nd brain surgery, that left me with paralysis in my arm and leg. I have never been a TV watcher, so I have spent the past four (4) years playing my electronic keyboard and studying the Bible. I used to only pray to God when I wanted something. My illness has taught me many things. One important thing is Gratitude. I HAVE to be grateful for the small things everyday, because tomorrow is NOT guarunteed . Peace, Benjamin 🤗

[@starsparkle999]

@@benjaminhawthorne1969 I know what you mean, gratitude is vital. God has us walking miracles here for a reason when we should have died. I keep myself occupied by watching documentaries on You Tube. I have my computer hooked up to the TV. I enjoy studying and learning online, and growing , and pray for God to guide me on what I need to learn, to fulfill my purpose in being alive.

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

God bless you, Dear! 🙂

[@denisekeary8229]

Wow, this has to be my favorite Stevie Nicks interviews I've ever heard.

[@stumpguy7373]

i was 10 in 1986 ,, 1986 seemed and still seems sooo modern and present tense,, 33 years later

[@snowyskylar8821]

Those eyes are so beautiful.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Soft kind gentle honest

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

She is the most pure spirit I've ever seen.

[@MarkHolman]

She's a goldust being! I adore her body of works! 💗

[@nwlman]

She made some great albums Bella Donna, Wild Heart are masterpieces

[@muffin6369]

Masterpieces huh I think not but she's great!

[@lot110]

Masterpieces Both

[@leoza6714]

Beauty and the Beast is such a gem 💎

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Belladonna is a fave,then Trouble In Shangri La!

[@andrelloyd4010]

She is a gem a jewel and a beautiful beautiful soul - I love her to bits !

[@tomprice3258]

I love her songs and singing. I'm pretty sure I'll meet Stevie sometime, somewhere. Rock On, Stevie!

[@mezdrums]

thanks for posting! great interview. a true artist.

[@veritasuno3304]

Mez Drums yes-- a True Artist is true to themself & who They really are!

[@patsoly9617]

She’s so amazing in this❗️So much interesting things to say 😮

[@sky-ln1uz]

she liked janis joplin and jimi hendrix wow that explains why her music is so good

[@sherylsbohocreations7282]

Stevie is a very sweet lady and is the best female rock n roll singer of all time!! ❤️

[@anton1949]

What a doll, what a singer/writer.

[@danibahde21]

I loved this interview! Thanks for sharing

[@riannrodriguez4253]

i love that they talked over each other for almost an hour.😭

[@at1970]

Gotta love the 80s hair. She and Christine were just the epitome of 80s rock goddesses.

[@nancypujol9165]

That was a great interview I loved it and you are so sweet to say that we are important to you I like what you said Stevie I really did thank you

[@Anywhooo]

Her hair is On Point in this interview, it's just as unique as her voice and dress style. I love being on earth at the same time Fleetwood Mac is.

[@tamminichols2417]

My idol for 40 years .

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Hi there! Steviefied fellow soulmate! 🕊🕊🕊🌸🌸🌸

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

God, did I LOVE Tusk!!! Most of my friends didn't get it but I just turned it up!

[@rosedeluia7394]

Love this great interview..😃

[@Delaneyisbraindead]

“My room was like dancing all the time”. Her room is me, whether I’m listening to physical records, cassettes, and CDs or listening to digital music with headphones on, IT’S ME. 🤣🤣🤣

[@raqueledwards6061]

1986 my birth year shout out to all those who were born in the same year!!! Much love 😘 Stevie nicks wow 🤗

[@louiseinnes619]

You’re a beautiful awesome magical human being ❤ 🙏🏻🌹

[@beckykazeks6827]

Our hair back then! Still drop dead gorgeous.

[@kentbaker4577]

Stevie is amazing!

[@shelleylake7636]

Thanks. This was fabulous to watch. What an insight after these years and I’m still a huge fan am so lucky to have seen FM in 1990.

[@deborahevans1052]

Shes absolutely beautiful and oh so so talented. 😍

[@brianflowers2517]

"Lindsey was the boss" so cool of her to admit that... I mean come on....

[@austinclark6371]

brian flowers Lindsey was the one that inspired me to play finger style electric guitar

[@bethcrumpton476]

Probably because he reminded her of that fact every single fucking day.

[@CT-vm4gf]

Now she can’t stand him.

[@dianeseymour6189]

chris toey It’s not that she can’t stand him looking at him A constant reminder of All the good & bad things that came between them trust and believe I’m a older woman your view things more differently when you become a certain age’” and I personally think she’s living with a lot of regrets regarding Lindsey!!!

[@tennesseepatriot1950]

@@dianeseymour6189 She wrote all of her song's about him on the Say You Will Album and told him. Listen to them and watch the documentary they made while recording. He has always loved her and they were getting back together during the 97 tour when his then gf/ wife announced her pregnancy. I heard that, any way.

[@sanciac8842]

She's so funny and true!!! I love her since Rumours and I think this interview shows how unique is she!

[@danielwilliams6193]

Awesome interview

[@JohnSmith-dy7ix]

She is a Queen 💯💯

[@nancypujol9165]

You know what Stevie you are really important to me you really are when you said that it really touched me you just got to my heart thank you so much for saying so cuz you are important to me you really are I love you Stevie

[@johntraficante9169]

Musical genius and beautiful

[@dianamiller1956]

I've loved her forever! ALWAYS WILL!

[@caago1183]

She is still stuck on Lindsay. She smiles whenever she says his name. She regrets to this day that she and him broke up and she can't let go. The fact that he is happy and has a family kills her. I love her!

[@penname40]

Ca Ago , if you have seen any interviews with her in the past 15 years you would understand that this is not true. Stevie has matured into a beautiful, independent woman... a true artist in her own rights. Lyndsey has always been with women that look hauntingly like Stevie, he is the one with regrets. He was an asshole to her while she was always so supportive of him.

[@charlotteruse158]

Nothing could be further from the truth.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

She's infectious & radiates love she's one of those rare ppl. I hope she lives a long life. Bc the day she passes .....my heart will be completely devastated utterly broken!!! I'm honoured to be on this planet to share w Miss Nicks she taught me ALOT OF LIFE LESSONS. Ta TIDI

[@rmacdee6874]

@@penname40 bullshit, she manipulated him for years and then stabbed him in the back. Even her own family thought he had the patience of a saint with her.

[@mikes6853]

@@rmacdee6874 receipts????

[@yovtuubvfdcfrffg]

I miss this music and passion

[@JaneBenson-nw7po]

I love this interview. I’ve watched it so many times.

[@johnIZaUWL]

Ah the mid 80's & Stevie's beautiful over the top mousse era💗💗💗 Kind of ALOT like Barbara Dare in retrospect back then (& if you got THAT reference lol)

[@lifefource757]

Good interview. She's somewhat high here. Probably cocaine? But love how she's so open, honest, and in a humorous mood. You can tell she's a little different than in other interviews I've seen of her. Stevie's got a great and giving heart it seems.

[@bobbiebodamer1094]

Klonopin she's kinda drowsy and tranquilizer do that to you. cocaine is a stimulant a and makes you more alert.

[@jamiepratt5959]

lifefource

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

It IS cocaine...this was around February of 1986, when she toured (illegally...no tour visa) w/ Tom Petty and Bob Dylan in Australia. This was right around the time she was told by her physician that the hole in her nose had become the size of a dime, and cocaine would kill her if she continued on. It was around this time she started ingesting cocaine, through weed most likely, in other manners to avoid having a brain aneurysm. I've always been under the impression that by October 1985, a month or so before the release of Rock A Little, Stevie was officially starting to go through (like during this interview) withdrawal symptoms from lessening the cocaine (on doctor's orders), leading to her beginning weight gain (its seen in the promo videos for "Talk To Me" and "I Can't Wait")...by the end of The Rock A Little Tour Stevie went from 105 pounds (in early 1985) to 120 pounds (by late Summer 1986 and Red Rocks Live). By Tango In The Night's release, in late Spring 1987, post-rehab, she was 125 pounds, and, officially (unfortunately), taking psychiatrist-prescribed Klonopin on a daily basis. So sad, but she does look good here, visually, vocally, and mentally, in spite of all that's happening to her here.

[@veritasuno3304]

lifefource She does NOT seem "high"...!!! wtf is wrong w ppl... pick pick pick

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

She may not necessarily "seem" under the influence...but, Stevie admits that she took cocaine every day by this time in her life. Mick Fleetwood said his drug use could also sometimes be hard to see, but he knew he was high. She still looks really good here, and at 37 years old no less! She still looks like she's in her late 20s here.

[@108padma]

She is truly loveable.

[@perry2281]

Cool.. Interview..and yup..we all hear those spirits through you.

[@1besieged]

Stevie your hair is incredible, you should not have hidden your guitar and piano talents in concert but cool you knew these instruments.

[@aracelymoran2504]

For a woman who loves to Lindsey, she cat stop gushing over him in this interview.

[@robertnicolson3697]

This is a good interview

[@lostinyoursound2999]

So humble

[@trapezoidspangle934]

Molly Meldrum. A true music lover. A truly good interviewer.

[@aaronwells2516]

Absolutely beautiful lady