Is this true: Stevie Nicks’ 1983 smash Stand Back might never have existed without Prince — but the Purple One made her swear to keep one condition: no credit, just a secret between them. Decades later, Nicks finally revealed how Prince slipped into the studio, transformed the tr

The claim that Stevie Nicks' 1983 hit "Stand Back" might not have existed without Prince, who allegedly requested that she keep his involvement a secret, contains elements that are partly substantiated by various sources. While it is widely acknowledged that "Stand Back" was inspired by Prince's music, particularly "Little Red Corvette," and that Nicks has expressed admiration for him, the specifics of their collaboration and the nature of Prince's contribution remain somewhat ambiguous. Nicks has confirmed that Prince influenced her songwriting process, and she has mentioned that she gave him credit by sharing royalties, which suggests a more complex relationship than simply keeping a secret. However, the claim that Prince insisted on no credit being given is not explicitly supported by the sources reviewed. Therefore, while there is truth to the idea that Prince played a significant role in the song's creation, the details regarding secrecy and credit are less clear.