Rhiannon's Best Version Ever: Fleetwood Mac ,Scott Stapp (Of Creed),Trust Company

"RHIANNON"     FLEETWOOD MAC

Incredible version of Stevie Nick's first big hit.    Rumor has it, Stevie wrote the song in only 10 minutes.   The song is inspired by a Welsh witch but the sone has taken on a life of its own.   This video from their reunion CD, The Dance, starts with a subtle, soft intro by Stevie, then Mick's drums kick in and the familiar rock version begins, then at 4:41 Stevie reinvents the song with her chant of "Dreams unwind, love's a state of mind", amazing video!!

"BROKEN"      SCOTT STAPP (Creed)

From his 2005 solo CD, Scott Stapp channels the inner demons that he's struggled with over the years.   In 2003, he put a gun to his head and contemplated suicide.   His band, Creed, had broken up after harsh words from critics and Scott's feud with band members.   "Broken" deals with depression and overcoming the mental war inside everyone's head at some point.  The inspiring lyrics including a powerful chorus means a lot to Scott and countless others as seen by the comments online.

"STRONGER"   TRUST COMPANY

A skater band out of Alabama released this single in 2005.   "Stronger" is a great post-breakup song and it has inspired me with the simple but direct lyrics:  "You want to tear me down, you want to hold me down, you can't control me now, You cannot take me out, because I'm stronger now".    Love the video in the skating halfpipe, great energy!

  
 

In The Studio with Stevie Nicks: Stevie Nicks, INXS, and GOOD CHARLOTTE

"AFTER THE GLITTER FADES"    STEVIE NICKS

From Stevie's debut LP, Bella Donna, studio footage of the entrancing queen of rock.   Stephanie Nicks was added to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in '98 with Fleetwood Mac and her solo work has added even more to her legacy.  "After The Glitter Fades" has a country-twinge and features Roy Bittan from Springsteen's band and Duck Dunn of Booker T & The MG's.

"ORIGINAL SIN"    INXS

Another amazing talent lost too early, Michael Hutchence of INXS, was one of a kind.  Fronting Australia's INXS, Michael made New Wave sexual, macho, and his songwriting was impeccable.  "Original Sin" features Daryl Hall on backing vocals and includes the classic line "Dream on white boy, dream on black girl".   A cover by Rob Thomas with INXS was released in 2011.

"CHANGE"    GOOD CHARLOTTE

Criticized for being "fake", too "Tiger Beat magazine", and more emo than punk, Good Charlotte hits a home run with this acoustic ballad. Joel and Benji Madden's last song on 2000's self titled CD has a great line:  "The first time that I met you standing in a crowded room.  But I only see you, and I hope my words will get through, 'cause now I can't forget you."