The month of July is all about Bella Donna, Stevie’s first solo effort. Released on July 27, 1981 this album was a hit and continues to be a fan favorite. The album was successful on so many levels. Through concept, choice of songs and heavy rotation producer Jimmy Iovine had a winning combination. He carefully crafted Stevie’s songs and wove magic throughout each one, with the help of a few well known ‘players’ like Tom Petty, Don Henley, Don Felder, Mike Campbell, Roy Bittan just to name a few. How many of us were majorly affected by this album…I know I was. I remember driving through Hollywood with Edge of Seventeen blasting on the radio as I passed Tower Records with its huge Bella Donna sign. Stevie was everywhere, on the radio, on billboards and on the newly born MTV which catapulted her beyond the stars…
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