Stevie Nicks’ hits are iconic, but her deep cuts offer a raw, intimate look into her artistry. These are the songs that didn’t get radio play, but hit hard for those who dive deeper. Here’s a richer look at ten of her finest under-the-radar tracks.

1. “Beauty and the Beast” – The Wild Heart (1983)

Inspired by Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film, this song is steeped in gothic romanticism. A sweeping piano ballad with cinematic orchestration, it captures Nicks at her most theatrical. It’s a slow, elegant finale that reveals her deep love for fantasy and metaphor.

2. “Nightbird” – The Wild Heart (1983)

A duet with Sandy Stewart, this song reflects the loneliness and resilience of women in the music industry. With delicate synths and hushed harmonies, it feels like a whispered confession. It’s one of her most personal, poetic works.

3. “I Sing for the Things” – Rock a Little (1985)

This mid-tempo ballad mourns the parts of herself Nicks feels she lost to fame. Stripped of radio polish, it delivers raw honesty. The lyrics echo her eternal search for purpose and grounding amid chaos.

4. “Juliet” – The Other Side of the Mirror (1989)

Built on a synth-rock foundation, “Juliet” reimagines Shakespeare’s heroine with Nicks’ own narrative flair. The track pulses with urgency and mystery, reflecting the larger-than-life themes that define this era of her solo work.

5. “Destiny” – Street Angel (1994)

Overlooked in an album clouded by production issues, “Destiny” is a warm, reflective track. Its laid-back groove contrasts with its heavy themes—Nicks confronts fate, identity, and her changing voice with calm acceptance.

6. “Planets of the Universe” (Demo) – Enchanted (1998)

Originally written during the Rumours era and later revived, this demo is far darker than the final version. It’s a stripped-down storm of heartbreak, with lines like “you will never love again” hitting like a curse. An unfiltered snapshot of her breakup with Lindsey Buckingham.

7. “That Made Me Stronger” – Trouble in Shangri-La (2001)

Quiet but piercing, this song details personal growth through heartbreak. Unlike her more cryptic lyrics, this one is direct and reflective. It’s a subtle anthem for healing and self-realization.

8. “Annabel Lee” – In Your Dreams (2011)

A musical retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s final poem. With lush production from Dave Stewart, it’s a hauntingly beautiful tribute to eternal love and loss. A perfect fusion of literature and music.

9. “Cathouse Blues” – 24 Karat Gold (2014)

This playful, piano-led track gives off a smoky saloon vibe. Recorded decades after it was written, it captures young Stevie’s sass and theatrical flair. A rare, cheeky departure from her usual emotional intensity.

10. “Blue Water” – 24 Karat Gold (2014)

Soft and meditative, “Blue Water” is spiritual in tone and stripped in arrangement. With backing vocals from Lady A, it drifts like a lullaby, offering calm after the storm. It’s a prayer disguised as a song.