“Leather and Lace” was written by Stevie Nicks.

Song overview

  • “Leather and Lace” is a duet performed by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley, released in 1981 on Nicks’ solo album Bella Donna.
  • The song became a successful soft-rock ballad, reaching the US charts in early 1982.

How the song was written

  • Stevie Nicks originally wrote “Leather and Lace” after country star Waylon Jennings asked her to write a duet titled “Leather and Lace” for him and Jessi Colter.
  • Although it was not ultimately used on their project, Nicks kept the song and recorded it herself as a duet with Don Henley.

Extra context and legacy

  • The lyrics explore a relationship between opposites, using “leather” to evoke a rougher life and “lace” a softer, more delicate one.
  • The song is often discussed in fan forums and music write‑ups as reflecting Nicks’ real-life relationships, especially with Henley and Lindsey Buckingham.

TL;DR: Stevie Nicks wrote “Leather and Lace,” and she later recorded it as a duet with Don Henley after it was not used for Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.

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