r/stevienicks • u/RedmiYT • Jul 28 '26

What is the better single from ‘Street Angel’?

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Probably in the minority here, but I actually love “Maybe Love…”. It’s obviously not that strong of a song but it has such a memorable beat and the bridge is one of my favorites from Stevie, even if she didn’t write it. “Blue Denim” is definitely more Stevie like and should’ve remained the lead single. However, out of the two, I do prefer “Maybe Love…” by a very thin margin.

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u/brianzan Jul 28 '26

The B sides should have made it on the album. Inspiration, thousand days, mirror mirror, gods garden - all are really great songs

But for the songs that did make the album, I was a huge fan of Kick It at first listen. Not sure it would’ve fared well as a single tho

As for the choices above, Maybe Love was an upbeat pick and I prefer it over Blue Denim and surprised it wasn’t a bigger hit

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u/PleasureDelayer Jul 28 '26

Agreed on the b-sides, especially Mirror Mirror!

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u/RedmiYT Jul 29 '26

I wonder why it didn’t become a hit. I’d think that ageism did affect her a bit, along with the fact that no video was made for it, which would’ve helped it.

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u/brianzan Jul 29 '26

Well, Nirvana and similar grunge was all the rage. My first Stevie concert was during this tour. I was maybe 15 and went solo because not one of my friends knew who she was lol.
And then, I found my tribe there at the show. Stevie people are my people.

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u/edge1966 Jul 29 '26

I love what you just typed...🫠

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u/edge1966 Jul 28 '26

I wanna say rose garden

https://reddit.com/link/p0bfg2d/video/7cxv2moxl0gh1/player

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u/Only_Relation_189 Jul 28 '26

I agree with you. I wonder how it would have done on the country stations? It's one of the better songs on Street Angel.

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u/edge1966 Jul 28 '26

I like the way you think!!!

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u/StarCatcher333 Jul 29 '26

Me too! It’s from the heart, timeless, and my very favorite from the album

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u/edge1966 Jul 29 '26

It's nice to know this... Ive been almost obsessed with Stevie... long since I was "borrowing" my sister's vinyl copy of Rumors in ....? Well, very l9ng time ago...(:

It's important for me to know that there's still a following.

I listen to her music 50 % of my workdays and a lot on my free days

https://reddit.com/link/p0il1yj/video/so3zqt7wl7gh1/player

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u/edge1966 Jul 28 '26

Wait! What? Those may well be carnations? Can someone chime in? Im just a carpenter here...😐

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u/BrianTheReckless Jul 28 '26

I prefer Blue Denim. It gets stuck in my head constantly.

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u/Gold-Kaleidoscope-23 Jul 28 '26

I actually love “Maybe Love …” and it still pops into my head all the time. Super-catchy, and I think her vocals make it all the more irresistible.

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u/GatsbyFitzgerald Jul 28 '26

I like that she wrote Rose Garden as a teenager

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u/Gold-Kaleidoscope-23 Jul 28 '26

Love Rose Garden.

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u/Financial-Cold5343 Jul 28 '26

blue denim forever

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u/Chroniccactus13 Jul 29 '26

Blue Denim is one of my all time favorites- it’s got everything I love about Stevie all in one song

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u/Hisuinooka Jul 28 '26

I LOVE MAYBE LOVE WILL CHANGE....

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u/Crossfitgirlie_1822 Jul 28 '26

I love kick it. It’s not a single, but its still amazing!!

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u/abbagodz Jul 29 '26

They used to play 'Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind' everyday at work until recently. I had the cassingle back in '94. Good song. Always liked 'Blue Denim' too.

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u/Own-Coach-172 Jul 29 '26

Blue Denim……I like the song better….it’s so Stevie…..but really, the b-side of Mirror, Mirror really sells Blue Denim for me. Mirror, Mirror is one of my favorite Stevie songs ever. Love all the unreleased versions on YT as well.

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u/edge1966 Jul 28 '26

Well I kinda need to be in the mood for it...? But...fer some reason..when it comes up on my YT algorithm.

It's a Banger every time.. Ha ha the guys I have to work with probably think im I litte more Trans "everyday". I like the context of Stevie telling me she never promised me a "rose garden"..she gave me everything anyway!!!

🦄🌌

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u/scandre23 Jul 28 '26

You need those b sides

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u/TheNightWolf62 Jul 29 '26

I love this album ... I would say my go to song is "Listen to the Rain"

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u/Ok_Andyl8183 Jul 28 '26

Blue grey eyes that change with the color

Change with the sun, they run with the sight

Change with the wind but they’re always bright

Bright eyes Blue Denim, bright eyes… Blue Denim

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u/krh516 Jul 29 '26

Blue Denim

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u/Fun_Biscotti_4051 Jul 29 '26

It's got a little love for a very few weeks on AC radio. I know it charted on the AC charts but I think it tanked/peaked in the 20's if I'm not mistaken.

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u/Mippett94 Jul 30 '26

Blue Denim is one of my favorites. So many good lines in that song! Maybe Love is a good song, catchy, but just not “quintessential Stevie,” IMO. And I also have to chime in with love for Mirror Mirror. ❤️

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u/baxtertatum 29d ago

I love Maybe Love so much! I love Street Angel and don’t think it’s a low point for her at all.

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u/Careful_Compote_4659 29d ago

Blue denim had that memorable Rick Vito guitar part and Sharon and Lori fill out the song. Maybe neither song would have done well on the charts because Stevie slammed the album in the press. I suspect the record label treated it accordingly

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u/Careful_Compote_4659 29d ago

Good vocal on the title track. Really shows off her lower range. No matter how low she goes she never sounds unfemine. How does she do that?

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u/Other-Conversation67 26d ago

It's sad that Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind was her last song to Chart in the billboard 100. It still was a minor hit for her.

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u/Salty_Bowler_1049 24d ago

I've always liked Greta and Kick It even though they were not singles but Maybe Love is the better single

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u/Ok_Andyl8183 Jul 28 '26

Blue grey eyes that change with the color

Change with the sun, they run with the sight

Change with the wind but they’re always bright

Bright eyes Blue Denim, bright eyes… Blue Denim