Leather and Lace
Stevie Nicks and Don Henley
1982
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Inspiration and background
Researched recording background
Leather and Lace brings Stevie Nicks and Don Henley together on Bella Donna, Nicks' 1981 solo debut. The folk-oriented duet became one of the album's hit singles. Its place in her catalog continued through retrospectives such as Stand Back and the Complete Studio Albums and Rarities collection, which retain both singers' attribution. Retained list context: Leather and Lace by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley appears at number 36 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1982. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
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Sources for this information
Bella Donna - Apple Music editorial
Read Don Henley duet, folk-rock description and original 1981 album context. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Stevie Nicks Stand Back - Rhino Media
Read explicit duet attribution in retrospective. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Stevie Nicks complete studio albums - Rhino
Read Leather and Lace duet and retained place among major solo hits. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Billboard year-end 1982 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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Earlier note and its recorded status
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Leather and Lace by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley appears at number 36 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1982. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
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Sources and scope
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Billboard year-end 1982 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary chart transcription reviewed for title, artist and annual association. Not proof of release date, genre or inspiration.
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