Duets: STEVIE NICKS & TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS Stop Dragging My Heart Around

A kick ass of a track from 1981 and Stevie Nicks' debut solo work 'Bella Donna'. 'Stop Dragging My Heart Around' with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and penned by Tom and Mike Campbell was a huge hit for all involved in the last quarter of that year. Peaking at #10 in Australia and #3 in America (where it remained steadfast for 6 whole weeks); this collaboration sounded great blaring from radios back in the day and still rocks more than 40 years later. 'Bella Donna' eventually shipped 4 million units for Stevie; remaining in the Top 200 Album Chart for 3 years and spawning 4 singles. 'Stop Dragging My Heart Around' would be the biggest solo success for both Stevie and for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and is still an essential part of Nicks' live playlist. Tom Petty died 5 years ago this month (October, 2017). Both of these artists and the bands they have been associated with are among the most crucial and valued pop culture brands of the era.

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