She's singing to the guitarist, who stood there grinning at her sheepishly and playing this onstage. They were really good live, by the way.

@HollowGolem

Жыл бұрын

Feel worse any time they play "You Make Loving Fun," which Christine wrote to the guy she was cheating on John with. It's one thing to play on the breakup song directed to you, but it's another to play on the love song directed to the guy stealing your wife.

@jdb9388

Жыл бұрын

@@HollowGolem yikes what happened 😬 sounds like a horror story for a band

@HollowGolem

Жыл бұрын

@@jdb9388 Everything surrounding the creation of the Rumours album is a huge clusterfuck. Two couples were in the midst of breaking up, one of them slept with the remaining member of the band who was also separating from his wife. And they were all doing mountains of cocaine because it was 1977 and they had finally had their commercial breakthrough with "Rhiannon" on the previous album. Fleetwood Mac was having a hell of a time in 1977. And they created one of the best albums of all time because of it.

@lisag1510

Жыл бұрын

@@HollowGolem One day the making of this album will be one epic movie

@steveyeager6177

Жыл бұрын

Then Lindsay would sing "Go your own way to her" It was all of the passion and frustration that went into this whole album that made it great

Stevie has LONG been my spirit animal. Thrilled you have gone down the Fleetwood Mac rabbit hole; don't forget to explore her stellar solo work as well!

I love Stevie Nicks. Her voice is so unique and her talent for storytelling is fabulous.

The person it was written to was the guitarist in the band… Lindsay Buckinghsm

@robertmiller1655

2 жыл бұрын

Right, don't forget the album Buckingham Nicks.

@ARD51306

2 жыл бұрын

Would you consider reacting to the musical Hamilton. The music is incredible.

It amazes me on "Thunder" when Fleetwood hits the cymbals on the second beat. Wow.

Lindsay Buckingham played guitar and sang backing vocals on this song...written to him!

"It's almost like this track is directed at someone..." Oh, boy is it ever... Fun fact: Stevie Nicks is in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame twice - once for Fleetwood Mac and again for her solo work. Best female vocalist in the history of Rock 'n' Roll, if you ask me. Check out Gold Dust Woman and a live version of Rhiannon for the former, Edge of Seventeen for the latter.

@joshb23

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, exactly what I said to myself! Great stuff...

@georginawest3927

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it would be fun to see him do Rhiannon live from the Midnight Special. It's such a great snapshot of Stevie. I'm so lucky I got to see her countless times. I love how much she loves her fans.

@joshuadavies9275

2 жыл бұрын

And Landslide

@JohnReall

Жыл бұрын

You made me laugh out loud with your comment.

This song is the best ever. Lyrically... it is a masterpiece. Musically ... it is a masterpiece. Not even comparing ... can anyone name a song that can be so honored? It's just unbelievable how the lyrics lure one to believe it is a fun song but when chest deep into it one begin to realize that it is not ... and at the end is the confirmation to clear any doubts ....." you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave." The music does the same ... starts off like a lullaby... and is very nice and soothing and melodic ... lures one into a lay back frame of mind .... but the moment the lyrics cut ... the music turns into something else ... have you mesmerized... trapped ..there is no way you can walk away and not return to listen .... " you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave." One thing I noticed people overlooked .... "she had the Mercedes bends" and not "Benz"... that was on purpose ... not a typo. To have the "bends" is to have an addiction. Her having the "Mercedes bends" is about her having an addiction to Mercedes Benz cars ... or luxury cars. These guys choose their words verrrrry carefully!

I was completely in love with Stevie Nicks as a teenager. Actually, still am at 56. Such an amazing voice and a beauty.

Stevie Nicks is a rock goddess.

And Syed I am totally with you regarding Stevie. She wrote this song pretty quick she said and what a voice.

This is my first time watching your reaction. I’m hooked and I’ve subscribed. You are very tuned in and I love your analysis. This is a great song and you got it. Well done.

If you watch the "live" version video from 1977, you'll see who Stevie is singing this song to. Her ex-boyfriend, the guitarist Lindsey Buckingham - who's standing right next to her.

Syed great reaction and obviously you are totally real. Love that you are into Dreams like we are. What a song.

This never gets old.

Stevie is an amazing writer, eloquent, and like a fairy tale writer. And you are adorable (adorkable)

Fleetwood is one of the greatest always good

Christine McVie is an underrated keyboardist

The whole album is amazing. The whole band is amazing, as one together or individually

@scottalynch

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Please do a reaction to the whole album

Fun fact re: Stevie Nicks, Rock n Roll HoF Fleetwood Mac, Rock n Roll HoF solo artist, Songwriting HoF. A true treasure.

Don't forget their first hit in 1975, "Over My Head" with Christine McVie on lead vocals.

@MrRondonmon

2 жыл бұрын

Christine's songs are my Fav.

That base guitar is hypnotic as is the voice!

Yes, Stevie Nicks has a SPECTACULAR voice. The keys you mentioned are played by Christine McVie and if you havn't heard her voice be prepared to get mesmerized! No band has a right to contain this amount of talent. I have always felt Christine's voice was the soul of the band and, to me, always seemed to be grounded in elegance and grace. She cowrote half of FWM biggest hits. It is Christines voice singing background vocals which give FWM their signature sound, IMO. Only John McVie and Mic Fleetwood have longer tenure thru all the generations of FWM. Stevie Nicks and Lyndsey Buckingham joined the band in 1975. Your reaction was insightful, TY for reacting.

Great reaction, man. Very nice to see someone going into the lyrics, vocals and instruments like you do. Keep it up!

"Well, who am I to keep you down?" 💔😭

Have you checked out their live performance of "Rhiannon" on the Midnight Special TV show, 1976. It's one of my favorite performances of all time - Stevie puts her all into it. It'll blow you away! :)

"... on repeat ...", the first time I heard this album I liked it so much I played it 3 times through, until "that's enough!" from the album's owner, and I was hooked. 43 years later it is still beautiful and powerfully heart-string tugging. Thanks.

I love her voice one of the greats

Her voice is other-worldly on this track. In the League of Patsy Cline, Dusty Springfield, Bobbi Gentry, and Dolly Parton as far as ability to make You feel their feelings.!

Keys are Christine McFee

You should do "Go Your Own Way" by Lindsey Buckingham. They were singing these songs to each other every night on tour. The tension must have been thick.

@JoshyJosh

Жыл бұрын

Woah. Never knew this

Don Henley and Stevie Nicks sing a song together, two great voices

Lindsay Buckingham is on my 10 best guitarists. You will like his solo version of Mac's 'Big Love'. The guitar work is incredible. Christine McVie on keys and backing vocals so beautiful.

@fayesouthall6604

Жыл бұрын

Lucky to have seen Fleetwood Mac a couple of times with Lindsey playing Big Love on an acoustic guitar on his own. It’s a fantastic moment.

@leogothisoscar271

Жыл бұрын

He is an extremely underrated guitarist. He's so unique and the stuff he played was much more difficult than people seem to realize.

@Bredaxe

6 ай бұрын

What he's hearing is a volume pedal Lindsey is using to do the swells

You have to play "The Chain" from the same album. That is one of their classics!! It's also about breakups or maybe not breaking up:)

@MrDiddyDee

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I take 'The chain' to be bittersweet, the upside meaning of the chain is this powerful unbreakable bond between all the members of the band, that despite their emotional issues they're able to recognise they are more than the sum of their parts, there's a real magic in the music and what they all bring to the table. The downside is these chains are also enslaving them, the commitment to each other, the business, the touring, their careers meshed into one machine. The whole album is infused with emotion, they're all on top of their game and channelling their highs and lows into a work of beauty, raw and disarmingly honest. I'm reminded of a comment made to Joni Mitchell after she released her 'Blue' album, when a friend thought she'd revealed too much in her lyrics and her performances, they said "Save something for yourself!" I think 'Rumours' has that same unguarded exposure of their souls.

this was my dad's (rip) favorite Fleetwood Mac song

Well you now got a dose of the voice that broke every boys heart since 1970!!

The summer of 77 was a great time for me and this album was the soundtrack.

One of the greatest songs ever. The DJ’s of the day overplayed Dreams but it never got old. I love Stevie Nicks still.

Stevie was speaking to her then boyfriend and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks writes 99 percent of her songs, there's a few that was hits during her solo career that she didn't write like "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" by Tom Petty, Stevie is most definitely known for her songwriting and mystical style... Oh and I met her and Mick Fleetwood like 20 years ago....

Absolutely great job understanding Stevie and Fleetwood Mac. Love your review. New subscriber for sure

Thanks for another trip down memory lane 🎵🎵🎵

Stevie is a serious BA.....wrote a song about breaking up and then made him play it.........total Boss.

I know I am late to the party but a really great reaction. Spot on. This is all about Stevie and that voice.

While at a bar in Ky ’75-76 I was a player and never listened to the lyrics. It played every night and had I listened to them my actions might have changed.

The fact it was written about/to Buckingham and he has spent most of the last 45 years playing it is amongst the greatest flexes of exes in history

It’s really epic when you have your ex sing the backing vocals on the break up song you wrote directed at them…

The piano is Christine Mc. Vie. Who was excellent on any keyboard.

An absolutely iconic voice, this entire album is just awesome. I love heavier rock.... And this album!

Great analysis bro. Spot on. 🎯👍🏽

Definitely the power of music

Greetings from San Diego, California! Like others have commented, you are quickly becoming one of my favorite reviewers. What’s the possibility of you reviewing the 20 minute set by Queen at live aid? You will love it and if you haven’t already, you will start falling down the Queen and Freddie Mercury rabbit hole like so many of us have. Their Wembley 86 concert full concert is 🔥 . You should just watch it for your own enjoyment and then review it for us.🙏😁. Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles were the soundtrack to my parents younger lives❤

@SyedRewinds

Жыл бұрын

Hey Monique, just caught this now. I'll add it to the list of reactions and it should be out in around a month or so. Hope that's okay, there are a number of requests at the moment. Sorry I caught this a little late, theres like 500 comments coming in every day. it can be a little hard to keep up. Thanks for the kind words and supporting! All the best, Syed

it's good to finally listen to someone who actually does a little homework on who they are reacting to. excellent album excellent reaction.

Please play "The Chain" from the same album. My favorite from this album. Great reaction and analysis of this track

I am really starting to enjoy your reviews more than any other reviewer I have heard. The level of maturity & insight you display is really adding to my enjoyment of the review. I was around 16 when this came out & it was huge. The whole album is fantastic.

@matt01506

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree ! There are some out and out irritating people doing the same thing and it spoils everything about the song ! This is spot on though

@senecakw

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree, too. My first listen to him and am impressed.

@steveullrich7737

2 жыл бұрын

I also agree he has excellent insights and ear for music. He gets things that may have taken me a few listens to understand but guess I didn't have headphones back in the day to catch all the musical nuances.

@gregoryschutte8048

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%!

@polliwogs

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you, Tami. His perception of the raw emotional beauty of Stevie's voice is so spot-on, which I assume was aided by his research into the history of events leading to the album's creation. I follow a number of reactors on KZread, but I can't think of any others who put in this kind of homework into their reviews. I look forward to many more like it.

Lanie is in a league of her.own ...giving us the *feels* in every song she sings. She is the genuine thing....and so smoky...deep, soulful, and full of depth missing in todays musicians. I have spent the day going on a Lanie journey...and gotta say she is a STAR OF HEARTS! LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!

I love the passion you have for this wonderful song. Great review for a great band.

One of the greatest songs ever. It is “bass” and “percussion” driven with Stevie’s vocals floating on top. Everything else is secondary embellishment. I’ve watched many videos reacting to Fleetwood Mac’s songs and rarely does anyone comment on the brilliance of John McVie’s bass and Mick Fleetwood’s drumming. Try listening to the whole album again and key in on the bass for each one and tell me it isn’t one of the most significant contributions to an album ever. I dare you. I mean “The Chain” alone would answer that question. Nice job analyzing the meaning of the lyrics.

I second Robin Sewell below. You must do The Chain off Rumours. Wasn't the biggest hit off the album but definitely the most powerful. Probably my favorite FMac song.

She was singing the song, which she wrote, to the guitarist in the band....

ONE OF MY TOP 5 ALBUM

I highly recommend SARAH. Beautiful Stevie Nicks vocals on this one. I’m really enjoying your interpretations in your reactions. Keep up the great work.

@lperea21

Жыл бұрын

Her best

You killed this reaction sir!

So insightful... Right on track.

Great reaction.. keep pushing my man and you'll have 100k in no time

Stevie Nicks is not only a great singer but also a wonderful song writer.

The 🐐album

great voice, great review. that guy is standing next to her playing guitar - imagine the tension

Lindsay crying haunting guitar is really underrated.

🇨🇦 The amazing Guitar you are hearing is played by Lindsey Buckingham, who is also part of those amazing vocals and harmonies, and who IS the guy Stevie is singing about !

Great reviews. Brenda MvVie, RIP, is the keyboard. She also has an awesome voice; se Songbird , You Make Loving Fun and many others.

Let me also add that Stevie Nick's also had a very successful solo career after Fleetwood Mac that would be worth checking out some of her solo stuff too

Not sure if you do research, but your reviews are amazing. Thank you.

should have done the video - stunning!

Awesome reaction So glad to be a new subscriber

The sound is Lindsay Buckingham's guitar.

The song was directed at the band's guitarist

And the man playing the beautiful guitar licks is the man in the song.

Great reaction. Well done. Subscribed

Syed, you've rapidly become one of my top reaction channels, you got so much right from the get go. Good company, great choices, respectful of the material, open-mindedness, intelligent eloquent analysis, enthusiasm, headphones, lyrics to hand, just the right amount of background knowledge to put the tracks in context. Don't know what time of day you fit your recording in, but it's working, I see so many other reactors who clearly are fitting it in at the end of a hard day and just about stifling a yawn, not really a great way to experience songs that mean a lot to the artist's fans making the requests. I don't think it's necessarily a sign of boredom from them even, it's just that some songs are hypnotic, beautiful and designed to get you in a relaxed mood, just like this smooth track, so it won't help if the listener is already weary. You, however, always seem alert and on the ball. Check out the other female singer in the 'Rumours' era , Christine McVie with her track 'Songbird', she's the keyboard player in the band, and can also break your heart with her intermate vocal delivery. FYI there are 3 lead singers in the 70's line-up of Fleetwood Mac. Just like with Pink Floyd, there was a whole other successful incarnation of Fleetwood Mac during the 60's, both band's lead singers having drug induced mental breakdowns which lead to line-up changes and a whole new even more successful musical direction in the 70's. For early Mac check out 'Man of the world', 'Oh, well' or 'The green manalishi'. Keep up the great work, Syed, I really look forward to your videos, just wish more folks subscribed to you man, you deserve it. Cheers, DJ

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

Great recommendations as usual, I'll make sure to go back and check out their earlier stuff. Speaking on the reaction, I appreciate the kind words. I guess I'm just excited to hear something new and be able to make a video. It energises me regardless of what i do during the day. Glad you're along for the ride DJ

@diogenesagogo

2 жыл бұрын

@Penderyn The album is simply a masterpiece. It does amuse me to see how different they became from the Peter Green days - also some great tracks kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZtmppqOn8Lehqw.html

@MrDiddyDee

2 жыл бұрын

@@SyedRewinds Thx Syed, I appreciate the reply, as I also appreciate it will become harder as your channel grows to respond to everyone. Sorry if my comments are a bit long, but I get carried away too on subjects and music that I really love, and like you often say yourself , 'I have a lot to say' LOL Cheers, DJ

She is speaking to the guitarist and this song is a reply to the song he wrote and sang called go your own way. You should react to that song. From the same album.

Yep! I can see it in your eyes get in line bro everybody wants Stevie lmao!

Excellent reaction (although I've noticed your reactions are more like complete reviews--a rarity on YT). Bang on that the track works so well because it allows Stevie Nick's (literal and metaphorical) voice to take center stage. Totally agree as well that Lauryn Hill's Ex-Factor is a solid Hip Hop analogue--very similar vibe.

Procision review. Excellent. Stevie is amazing, Chris John Mic are 150% Lindsay's guitar sings of a torn soul. One of the best songs in popular music history. The way the band backs each of the 3 singers 150% and comes together as one is the magic of the Mac. And those Mac harmonies, velvet heaven. I first got this album and heard this song at 13. I'm now 58 and still just got my sox knocked off. You have a gift for reviewing music. Oh, and excellent taste, lol.

This song sealed it for Fleetwood Mac written by the legend Nicks over her heartbreak with band member Lindsey Buckingham enough said

You can never go wrong with a Fleetwood Mac song. There are so many to choose from that are amazing. I personally love Gold Dust Woman, Gypsy and Rhiannon. Another one to check out is Big Love its Fleetwood Mac but Lindsey Buckingham singing. Christie McVie has some great songs out there too. Check out her songs with Fleetwood Mac like Over My Head and You Make Loving Fun.

The great thing about Fleetwood Mac is the guy she's singing about is standing right next to her playing the guitar.

Fantastic review.

Players only love you when they're playing. Great line!

John McVie on bass guitar and Mick Fleetwood on drums and other percussion are, combined, one of the greatest rhythm sections in recorded music. They have brilliantly handled many different musical styles and songs-from three songwriters-while always complementing the various melodies. Plus, they’ve got a really good groove together. If you haven’t already done so, check out “The Chain,” another track on the Rumours album.

@Bredaxe

6 ай бұрын

His bass is the way I like it. Old fashioned and thick

This is the sound of the 70s right here.

The song uses a simple 2 chord main fiff (G Fmaj7) It seems Christine did not like the simplicity of the keyboard piece so Lindsay worked up that piece for the right hand.

She's harmonizing with her heartbreaker (Lindsey Buckingham) in the chorus. It certainly was a whacky romantic dynamic throughout this Fleetwood Mac lineup. However, the music was incredible.

Insanely popular album, the joke was back then is when you were born the doctor handed the mother her baby and a copy of Fleetwood macs rumours album. the album also is very well produced,back then if you were into hifi rumours was one of the albums you played to show off your sound system.the guitar you like is probably a slide on an electric guitar it might be a lap steel guitar but I doubt it.Its used to create that crying, sorrowful tone.On the cover, she is one singing and the tall guy is the drummer.

@paulhagger3895

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, this is the record i put on to test turntable, speaker etc performance

@michaelclarke8458

2 жыл бұрын

With the guitar, the guy playing is turning the volume knob back and forth as he plays the riff.

@adambman2

2 жыл бұрын

The volume swells can even be done with the pinky finger curled around the guitar's volume knob, rolling that up and down as you pick. Volume swells like this alter the characteristic attack of the guitar, such that another name for the technique is violining.

@MrDiddyDee

2 жыл бұрын

@@adambman2 I'd guess that's what Lindsey was doing too, but it could also have been swells rocking on a volume pedal instead. In live versions he doesn't seem to apply the technique at all.

@hifijohn

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDiddyDee On the live version of this song he's using a pedal.

Songs by Nicks and Buckingham in the first two albums were written to each other. Even though there was a hate love relationship between the two they continued together with band for many years.

The guitarist and also the backing make vocals is the target of the lyrics. This band had two couples in it. It makes for a lot of music dealing with love and emotions and pain.

I was in high school when “Rumors” came out. This is Stevie Nicks talking to her estranged husband, lead guitarist Lindsey Buckingham as they stood right next to one another at the front of the stage. Stevie was going after it. And you can see Lindsey doing everything in his power to stay with the song without reacting. OMG, the tension and strong emotions they had towards one another was palpable.

@rand0mGT

Жыл бұрын

Got a video of it?

I remember when I bought my first CD I was about 10 or 11 back in 1999 or 2000 and I wanted their greatest hits album sooo bad. I listened to that CD over and over, I adore them and their versatility. Highly say you have to dig into more of their stuff. Love your reactions, especially to Led and Pink Floyd. I’d love to recommend Steely Dan as another group to deeply dive into.

She's as beautiful as her voice!

@SyedRewinds

2 жыл бұрын

True!

Be sure to take a look at early Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green. Try The Green Manalishi and Oh Well.

@jimd7260

2 жыл бұрын

"Need Your Love So Bad"!

A quick breakdown for Mac newbies... Go Your Own way...Lindsey's song about the breakup... Silver Springs was Stevies (original intended but left of off Rumors due to vinyl space and ended up on a B side of one of the singles and got little attention until the Live version in 97 (very popular here) If you break Silver Springs down it's a straight up magic spell (or hex if you will) everything said 3 times...etc...The souls of these 5 people are forever entwined (I don't mean all romantic but yeah family) This song Dreams introduces the term Player as it's used today...Player's only love you when they're playing...