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"After the Glitter Fades" is a 1981 song by the American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was the fourth and final single from her debut solo album, Bella Donna.

Reception

Cash Box called it "a plaintive rock lament" that "captures that unique Nicks magic."

Charts

"After the Glitter Fades" was released April 30, 1982 and peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 36 spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song also peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot Country Tracks.

Cover versions

• The song was covered by American singer Glen Campbell on his album Letter to Home in 1984.

References

1. "The 50 Best Albums of 1981". Spin. April 12, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
2. "Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. May 15, 1982. p. 8. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
3. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 615.
4. Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 182.
5. "Stevie Nicks Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2021.

• Stevie Nicks songs
• Glen Campbell songs
• 1981 singles
• Songs written by Stevie Nicks
• Song recordings produced by Jimmy Iovine
• 1981 songs
• Modern Records (1980) singles
• Country rock songs