Walter Egan: The Untold Stories Behind "Magnet and Steel," Stevie Nicks, Gram Parsons & a Lifetime in Music

Most people know Walter Egan for his timeless hit "Magnet and Steel," but that iconic song is only one chapter in an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades. In this episode of Almost Live Nashville , Walter joins host Tony Mantor to share the incredible stories behind his journey—from writing with Gram Parsons , recording alongside Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham , and working at the legendary Sound City Studios , to navigating the highs and lows of the music industry. Walter reflects on the friendships that shaped his career, the songs that deserved more recognition, the politics of the record business, his move to Nashville, becoming a songwriter and educator, and why his passion for music remains stronger than ever. Whether you're a longtime fan of Magnet and Steel or discovering Walter Egan for the first time, this conversation is filled with unforgettable stories, music history, and inspiration. In This Episode The real story behind "Magnet and Steel" Working with Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham Writing songs with Gram Parsons Recording at the legendary Sound City Studios The truth about record label politics Why "Hot Summer Nights" deserved to be a bigger hit Keith Urban's recording of "Magnet and Steel" Walter's songwriting process Life in Nashville His autobiography and new music releases Becoming a grandfather His radio show, Walt's Record Vault Lessons learned from over 50 years in music If you enjoy conversations with legendary artists and behind-the-scenes stories from the music industry, be sure to Follow Almost Live Nashville so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.