In the Mabinogion of Welsh mythology Rhiannon is the horse goddess reminiscent of Epona from Gaulish religion. Rhiannon was a daughter of Hefeydd the Old. She was married to Pwyll, and later, Manawydan.
"Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win)" is a popular single released by Fleetwood Mac in 1976. The song was the first example of Stevie Nicks' prolific writing, performing and singing within the band. In later years her performing and singing would become even more important in the band's artistry. Nicks is renowned for dramatic live performances of Rhiannon in flowing gowns.
"Rhiannon" was voted #488 in The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. Its U.S. chart peak was in June 1976, when it hit #11. Although it only reached #46 in the UK singles chart after re-release in 1976, Rhiannon is well known and highly regarded as a rock anthem both within and outside the US.
The single version of the song was a re-mixed edited version that is noticeably different than the version appearing on the Fleetwood Mac album. Specifically, Lindsey Buckingham's guitar part at the end is edited out and the line "dreams unwind, love's a state of mind" is repeated four times as the song fades out, more often than on the LP version; this version also was given a "hotter" mix than the LP version to make it stand out more during radio play.
