Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks looked back on their recording of “Frozen Love,” the epic closing track from their 1973 album Buckingham Nicks. Recorded separately for the podcast Song Exploder (Episode 302), the former musical pair shared the song’s origin story, from Nicks’ compelling lyrics to Buckingham’s intricate guitar-playing.
Hosted by Hrishikesh Hirway, the music podcast explores the rich layers of “Frozen Love,” highlighting its isolated vocal tracks, which emphasize the song’s unique harmonies.
Credits
Illustration by Carlos Lerma.
footnotes:
Gary Hodges – drums
Buckingham Nicks (album)
“California Dreamin” – The Mamas & The Papas
Fritz – members Javier Pacheco (songwriting) and Bob Aguirre (drums)
Chicago, Fillmore West, and Jimi Hendrix
James Taylor and Joni Mitchell
Wuthering Heights and Great Expectations
Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, and “Stairway to Heaven”
Joe Gottfried – owner of Sound City Studios.
