Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham Renew Their Friendship

## The Return of “Frozen Love”

The once-frozen love between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham seems to have melted away. Recently, they appeared on **Song Exploder** to share insights about their song “Frozen Love,” marking a significant moment in their journey as they seem to have rekindled their friendship.

### Reflecting on Their Past

During their discussion, they reminisced about their past, including the initial spark between them back in 1966 at Menlo-Atherton High School. Nicks mentioned, “Lindsey and I started talking about it last night. This whole thing seems really like yesterday to us.” Their bond continues to inspire their music and storytelling.

### A Journey of Musical Growth

Nicks and Buckingham shared the story of how they first connected over a performance of “California Dreamin’” and later formed the band Fritz alongside other musicians. Although they found themselves opening for major acts like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, producer Keith Olsen advised them that their true potential lay in a duo.

Buckingham remarked, “Keith was extremely supportive, but Fritz was never able to secure a record deal.” Nicks described the experience as “terrorizing” but also recognized it as a pivotal moment: “It was our first super disappointment in the music business,” she said, adding that it was also an “invitation to greatness.”

### Love Blossoms Amid Struggles

Interestingly, Nicks reflected that if they hadn’t left Fritz, they might not have pursued a romantic relationship. “It drove us together,” she said. Their collaboration transformed their struggles into a beautiful partnership, eventually leading to the creation of their seminal album, **Buckingham Nicks**.

Discussing “Frozen Love,” Nicks stated, “The song is about two people who were in love but saw the world differently. It felt like a gift.” She drew parallels to great literary works like *Wuthering Heights* and *Great Expectations*, noting, “Nobody really loves happy songs, at least not us.”

### Musical Chemistry

After Nicks completed the song, Buckingham took it on for instrumentation. He shared the mutual understanding they had in their roles, saying, “I understood that I wouldn’t have had anything to transform without the beautiful center that she’d given me.”

Nicks candidly spoke about their turbulent relationship, calling it “fantastic” despite its challenges. She humorously addressed a lyric from the song, clarifying, “Hate gave you me for a lover” was a mistake—it was supposed to be “Fate.” She smiled, “I’m calling him later!”

### From Struggles to Success

While **Buckingham Nicks** initially did not succeed commercially, it became their launchpad into **Fleetwood Mac**. In closing the episode, Buckingham recounted a defining moment when he heard “Frozen Love” playing in a studio, only to discover it was being enjoyed by Mick Fleetwood. “I’m going, ‘What the hell?’” he remembered.

The journey of these two artists continues to captivate fans. What are your thoughts on the evolution of their relationship and music?