Stevie Nicks is looking back on one of the defining moments of her life: writing “Landslide” during her relationship with Lindsey Buckingham.
Speaking at the City of Hope 2026 Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Spirit of Life Gala on Oct. 27, Nicks said she wrote the song in Aspen, Colorado, while deciding whether she and Buckingham should continue together. She recalled creating it while looking out over snow-covered hills from a mountain house.
Nicks said her friends had gone out to dinner, leaving her alone with the view. Although she could hardly play the Goya guitar she had brought with her, she said she decided to write a song because she felt inspired by the setting and wanted to make use of the moment.
Nicks, 78, and Buckingham, 77, first met as high school students in California. Their romance began in 1972, and the pair released the folk-rock album “Buckingham Nicks” in 1973 after signing with Polydor Records. The album was not commercially successful, and the duo was later dropped by the label.
They met Mick Fleetwood in 1974 and eventually joined Fleetwood Mac, alongside Christine McVie and John McVie. Nicks and Buckingham ended their romantic relationship in 1976, but their personal history continued to influence the band’s music.
Their breakup helped shape Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 album “Rumours,” which included songs such as “Go Your Own Way” and “Silver Springs.” Their creative partnership also contributed to the group’s lasting legacy.
The pair have since reached a more peaceful place. Buckingham recently said that he and Nicks are “talking all the time now.” He also said Fleetwood Mac has been working on an Apple TV documentary scheduled for 2027, describing the project as a healing process for the band.
Sources: E! News.