Stevie Nicks wrote 'Silver Springs' about her ex Lindsey Buckingham, who then had to perform it live with her.
Host Ellie opens by announcing this is one of the final episodes of Broken Record, airing on KMIH 88.9 The Bridge. She frames the episode around the online trend of 'feminine rage,' describing it as a cultural moment where people highlight art created by women expressing raw anger or strong emotion. The first song played is 'Brutal' by Olivia Rodrigo from her debut album Sour, chosen for its angsty, energetic feel. Next, Ellie discusses 'I Didn't Change My Number' by Billie Eilish from the album Happier Than Ever, explaining the song is about deliberately ignoring an ex rather than blocking them. She shares the trivia that audible growling sounds in the track come from Eilish's dog, Shark, and jokes she would do the same with her own dogs. The third song is 'Picture to Burn' by Taylor Swift from her 2005 self-titled debut album, which Ellie calls her personal definition of feminine rage, praising its catchiness and Swift's country vocal style. Ellie then transitions to what she calls 'sneaky angry,' introducing 'Silver Springs' by Fleetwood Mac, which she describes as arguably her favorite Fleetwood Mac song. She explains the backstory: Stevie Nicks wrote the song about her ex and bandmate Lindsey Buckingham, and the two performed it together at a 1997 concert, meaning Buckingham had to perform a song written about him. Ellie highlights the lyric 'you'll never get away from the sound of the woman that loves you' as particularly powerful. She recommends watching the 1997 performance video to see the visible tension. The fifth song is 'Me Without You' by Ash, an artist Ellie has seen live, whose message she describes as finding yourself and thriving after a codependent relationship ends. Ellie notes Ash has been on a hiatus from releasing music and expresses hope she returns. The sixth song is 'Don't Start Now' by Dua Lipa, described as having a similar post-breakup, self-empowerment vibe. The final song is 'Flowers' by Miley Cyrus, which Ellie calls a fun, groovy anthem about self-sufficiency. Ellie closes by reminding listeners the show airs Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on KMIH 88.9 The Bridge and is available on podcast platforms by searching KMIH Broken Record.
