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

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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…