Nolita Fairytale

Album: Heroes And Thieves (2007)
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Songfacts®:

  • "Nolita" is the neighborhood in New York where Carlton lived - it means "North of Little Italy." The song is about the life changes she went through while living there: buying a home, touring with Stevie Nicks and changing record labels. >>
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    Angela - Saipan

Comments: 4

  • Anna from London, United KingdomCool, it's catchy.
  • Theresa from Murfreesboro, TnThe drums in the song are cool, this album is a gem.
  • Katie from Lebaon , Tnit is in the line "Well, Stevie knows and I thank her so" She help Vanessa Write this song.. and she is thanking her.
  • Katie from Lebaon , TnThere is also the mentioning of Stevy nick in the song...
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