How Many Radio Listeners Know? Stevie Nicks' "Stand Back" Was a Secret Collab with Prince—And That’s Why It Slaps

For those who might not know the backstory, here’s how it went down: Stevie was driving along one day, listening to Little Red Corvette on the radio. The groove hit her so hard she immediately pulled over and wrote Stand Back—a perfect example of how inspiration can strike at the most random times. She ended up calling Prince, who showed up at the studio unannounced, laid down the synth, and added his own touch to what would become one of her biggest hits. And the rest? It’s history. Prince, being the perfectionist and legend he was, didn't even want credit.

That’s right—he just slipped in, laid down some serious funk, and walked out, leaving us with a song that, to this day, can drive a crowd absolutely wild. Whether it’s a Friday night out or just vibing with a late-night playlist, Stand Back always hits. If you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing it live, let me tell you, it’s next-level energy.

In fact, you can check out a live version where Stevie’s vocals are even more powerful in Episode 3 of Robot Loves SIRI on my show at robotlovessir.awc.ac. We named that episode The Robot Travels Time for a reason—these classic tunes transport you.

Now, if we’re talking Prince and his ability to take a song to another level, we can’t skip over Nothing Compares 2 U. You probably know Sinead O’Connor’s version—that heart-wrenching ballad that became a massive hit. But believe it or not, it’s a cover! Prince wrote that one, too. His original version is haunting, and once again, the man created a timeless track that blew up when Sinead lent her voice to it.

While Nothing Compares to You is not the mood, Stevie Knick knows how to do it once again with Black Dust Woman

Bottom line? Prince had this almost supernatural ability to enhance any song he touched. Stand Back is proof of that magic—and next time you hear that synth line drop, remember, you’re vibing with Stevie and Prince. That's why it’s one of those tracks that still lights up a dance floor.