This album is a masterpiece EVERY song great

This is one of the best selling Rock LPs of all time. It is simply a masterpiece from the first to last song: a concept musicians today can't even fathom. I was around 11 when this came out and trust me it had a LOT of stiff competition and yet still became a top selling album. For music, the 70s were the best.

@sweetbabyray1000

18 күн бұрын

Listen to "Hypnotized", early FM

@elvwood

17 күн бұрын

Yep, one of the greatest albums ever. I had a few Fleetwood Mac albums, but when I got rid of my vinyl this was the only one I bought again on CD (and I still listen to it sometimes)

@davidcohen4595

15 күн бұрын

You got that right! Tremendous album! They are one of the best bands of that time period! One of my favorites!

@davidcohen4595

14 күн бұрын

@@djknox2 Today's music is manufactured. Leaning on technology to much! There is a lack of creativity. What happened to bands! Nobody wants to stray from a formula that will produce a hit! Artists back then tried for a unique sound & style! It was about the music not making money!

There's a reason this is one of the best-selling albums of all-time. This was Lindsey singing lead.

This is one of the best rock albums of all time. There are no weak songs on it. Go Your Own Way and The Chain are my two favorites, but it's on my short list of albums that I'll listen to in it's entirety.

One of the biggest albums of all time. I'm not even really a fan of them, but ya gotta give 'em props for what they did. This was beyond huge.

Masterpiece. ❤

Gotta give it up for Christine McVie. She was my favorite singer, and talented songwriter.

It is a UK/US band. Lindsey and Stevie are Americans and star on the album you are listening to. Which was their biggest hit album

Now you should listen to the 3rd lead vocalist for this incarnation of the band- Christine McVie. Little Lies would be good.

Actually it was Lindsey Buckingham on lead vocals on this track. Rumours is one of the biggest selling albums of all time. IMO not a bad track on it.

It's heartbreaking listening to Stevie singing background on this (Lindsey sings lead), and Lindsey playing lead guitar on Dreams, knowing what they were going through -- and putting each other through -- while they were working on it. Each one knowing that the other's song was about them.

Every single one of my friends had the album when it came out it was the biggest thing that came out.🎸🎵🎶🎶🎶🤘

Every song in this album is great

No better example of taking the pains of life and turning them into great art. All the members were going through break-ups before or during the creation of the Rumors album. John & Christine McVie recently divorced (and one of the songs she wrote was about her new lover). Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham has also recently split (The Chain, Second Hand News), and Mick Fleetwood had also split with his partner. Amazing not only to keep working together after and during such emotional turmoil, but to also create one of the best albums of all time from that -- one of the boldest efforts in the history of popular music.

Everyone seems obsessed with the Buckingham-Nicks era of the band. There is so much good music from the Peter Green era (much more blues oriented) and their middle period, pre B-N.

Just another great choice of music this has to be one of the best albums ever for sure for the era, As always your ride or die forever Eyyyyy Oooooo

The thing about this iteration of Fleetwood Mac is that they were a pop band, but the songs were so well-written, and the musicianship so excellent, that they couldn''t be blown off as just a pop band, so they were accessible and enjoyed by everyone. Quite a phenomenon. Earlier iterations of Fleetwood Mac were also outstanding, but with the addition of Buckingham and Nicks, it was pure magic.

"Fleetwood Mac" was formed in 1967, and released many LPs before Nicks and Buckingham became members. Before them the band was a purported "blues" band of the UK variety. Green, Walsh, and the others were long gone.

The Chain is best track on that album for mine given it's message and being the only song on the album where all 5 band members share writing credits.

One of the best album Fleetwood Mac🤘

"TUSK" is a must. The video with the USC band.

Fleetwood Mac rose to superstardom from 1975 w/ the famous line-up of: Mick Fleetwood (drums), John McVie (bass), Christine McVie (vocals and keyboards), Lindsey Buckingham (vocals and guitar) and Stevie Nicks (vocals)... They benefitted greatly from 3 talented songwriters (and singers) - Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie... Buckingham also served as the band's producer. The turbulence, drama and chaotic romances between the band members created some of the best music ever. Formed in England in the 60's by Mick Fleetwood (drums), Peter Green (vocals & guitar) and John McVie (bass)... the early line-up of Fleetwood Mac collapsed a few years later after Peter Green suffered from mental disorder and left the band in 1970... He passed away in 2020 and his songwriting was celebrated by artists covering his songs - Santana made the song 'Black magic woman' a hit... Judas Priest covered 'The Green Manalishi'...Deep Purple covered 'Oh well'... etc. Christine Perfect was a keyboard player/ singer who married bassist John McVie and she changed her name to Christine McVie before joining Fleetwood Mac in 1970. The band went through various members and recorded some notable albums like 'Bare trees' (1972)... 'Penguin' (1973)... before Mick Fleetwood, John & Christine McVie moved to Los Angeles and hoped to restart Fleetwood Mac fresh. The band inquired about potential guitarists/ vocalists in L.A. and they were recommended a talented session guitarist named Lindsey Buckingham, who had recently recorded an album w/ his girlfriend Stevie Nicks as Buckingham/ Nicks... but the album had failed commercially. Lindsey was working as a touring guitarist while Stevie was cleaning houses to support them. When Fleetwood Mac offered the gig to Lindsey Buckingham, he accepted on the condition that his girlfriend Stevie Nicks join w/ him... and they agreed. Christine McVie was very happy w/ that idea because she could have space in the band w/ another woman. Years later, Lindsey admitted that he was uncertain about them joining Fleetwood Mac... but Stevie was determined and insisted that they both accept the offer. The self-titled 'Fleetwood Mac' album was the first album to be released by the famous line-up in 1975 and they knew it was special... Stevie Nicks scored the hit song 'Rhiannon'... and became the star of the band. However, the band's couples went through bitter splits by 1977 and no one would leave Fleetwood Mac... Stevie and Lindsey split up... John and Christine broke up ... Even Mick Fleetwood got divorced as the album 'Rumours' was recorded and released... The album would go on to sell over 20 million copies in the US alone... and excess came in fast on the road as drugs, alcohol, egos and infighting within Fleetwood Mac became routine... Lindsey Buckingham produced the double album 'Tusk' in 1979 but it did not sell the numbers that 'Rumours' sold. The 80's proved good for Fleetwood Mac as they released the album 'Mirage' in 1982... Stevie Nicks also started her solo career in the decade and her contributions to Fleetwood Mac's 1987 album 'Tango in the night'... were minimal (She was also abusing drugs and not in good shape)...It would be the last Fleetwood Mac album w/ that classic line-up. A frustrated Lindsey Buckingham announced that he was leaving Fleetwood Mac & would not do the tour for 'Tango in the night'... and Stevie was furious at him as a result... Fleetwood Mac toured w/ 2 new guitarists and recorded the album 'Behind the mask' in 1990... but it did not sell up to expectations. Stevie Nicks left Fleetwood Mac soon after and the band recorded 1 album 'Time' without her in 1995. It sold poorly. In 1993, Fleetwood Mac reunited to perform at US Pres. Bill Clinton's inaugural (Clinton used Fleetwood Mac's "Don't stop" at his campaign rallies) w/ Lindsey Buckingham... Finally, a reunion of the classic Fleetwood Mac in 1997 resulted in a live album 'The Dance' released that year - it sold 5x platinum in the US. However, Christine McVie announced that she was leaving the band by 1999. Fleetwood Mac recorded their last studio album 'Say you will' in 2003 w/ 4 of the 5 classic members... The band toured successfully and Christine McVie came out of retirement in 2014 to rejoin Fleetwood Mac again to tour. However, yet another clash between Stevie and Lindsey resulted in Lindsey Buckingham being fired from Fleetwood Mac in 2018... The band toured w/ 2 session guitarists into 2019. It would be likely Fleetwood Mac's final tour. In 2022, news broke that Christine McVie had passed away from cancer... Stevie Nicks honored her at her solo concerts.

@michaeldavid6284

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the wikipedia cut and paste, Sparky.

@sumonjamal1653

18 күн бұрын

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There's nothing like a live performance to make one appreciate a great band and a great tune. Therefore, check out the band performing "Rhiannon" from The Midnight Special TV show in 1976.

Black Magic Woman. Albatross. Man of The World. Need Your Love So Bad.

@richardfurness7556

13 күн бұрын

Oh well...

This song is sung by Buckingham and it's not about rebound relationships with other women. It's about even though he's second hand news and it's over as a relationship - when times get rough she can call him for a booty call - even though he really really doesn't miss her. Very tongue in cheek.

Wonderful and amazing reaction to such a masterpiece of an album!!! I absolutely love the emotion and passion presented. I ask that you please react to the remainder of the album because it is so worth it and I am here for your reactions. Sending you many warm greetings my lovely Rosalie. 🌹❤️❤️❤️

I’m fairly new to your page but am really enjoying your reactions and the psychological insights you share with us. Great selection with Fleetwood Mac today!

Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood were all in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, and it was Mayall who suggested Green made a solo album. He began using the Bluesbreakers rhythm section but then added two more guitars, Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwen. When someone asked what he would call the band, he said Fleetwood Mac (because Mick and John would need the band longer than him); the first album, however, was released as Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. The original were one of the best of the British Blues Bands of the sixties, but all 3 original guitarists left within a few years of each other. The band moved to the USA and built a new band around Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, which became far more successful than the original

@richardlovell4713

18 күн бұрын

Excellent summary, just missing the fact that the band went through a number of line-up and musical changes, releasing albums, before settling on the Anglo-American lineup. The original band had many hits and huge numbers of fans, it should be remembered. Many performances (often in black and white) can be heard and sometimes seen on KZread .

I am so proud of you. Keep going sister. So happy to hear you “60s 70s 80s!” Correct!!! Explore. You will love the oodles of pure musical talent that abounds, in those decades. We had tons of fun!! Did I mention that we had fun?? 😂❤❤ Oh yeah, we loved each other too.

@JohnDavidLove

17 күн бұрын

Also silver springs live video gives one a visual of Nicks Buckingham fire!!

Wonderful, as are you, sweetie. I wish you rainbows.

The band has 3 lead singers and 3 composers. They blend well with each other's works in a fantastic synergy. For two poignant insights into the band members turning pain and suffering into their own therapy with the result being incredible music, watch these two from "The Dance" concert which was filmed and recorded for a DVD: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWp7l8dvZbzKp6Q.html ( Fleetwood Mac - The Dance - 1997 - Go Your Own Way) Lindsey writes about Stevie stepping out on him. Ah but then Stevie comes back with her side of the story in the next one, which is a deeply emotional and visceral performance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3iry49xnpObZNY.html ( Fleetwood Mac - Silver Springs (Official Live Video) [HD] )

I remember when Rumors hit the airwaves. If memory serves me correctly, it came out right before Saturday Night and The Bee Gees dragged us into the dregs of the disco craze. I’ve always enjoyed Fleetwood but preferred the hard rock era that preceded Rumors.

Rosalie, you absolutely should do the whole album. It's a masterpiece from start to finish.

They were a much different band when Peter Green and Danny Kirwan were in the band. Check out Albatrous, quite often quoted as one of the best songs ever written.

I went to a Fleetwood Mac concert in the Netherlands in 1968 with the original members. No girls in the group at that time. Songs like Albatross, Oh well, I need your love so bad etc. Best songs ever!

Rumors was a GLOBAL NUMBER ONE album in 1977. Very hard to pull off. Timeless legendary Album.

I was at this tour in AZ(with Christopher Cross) when this album was released :)

The Chain. You need to do this one next

When they started in the Peter Green years they were all British, and they were a blues band, Peter Green quit Bob Welsh came with Christine McVie, and John McVie, several members changed and what you're listening to is, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. This is when the band was going through a bunch of turmoil they were all breaking up. And it was one of the best album sales of all times.

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This IS the greatest album of their time. Lindsey, who sings on this, is the most amazing guitarist and many years later he worked with Little Big Town, who are amazing

The first American to join was Bob Welch and before that they were much different than what most people think of them now and ever since Buckingham Nicks joined up and the dynamics of success went ballistic after that .. The Bob Welch era is the most interesting imho

Fleetwood Mac's lineup changed through the years. Some of the names you mentioned such as Peter Green and Bob Welch were in the earlier incarnation of Fleetwood Mac, whereas Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham came along later.

With Fleetwood Mac, whoever wrote the song, sung the song. It was sort of an unwritten rule with them.

Hey Rosalie you'll have to listen to the vocals from Eva Cassidy and do a video...!!! Most likely one of the best voices you ever heard. Cheers...!

peter green had a special guitar! dig deep into it and find out the present owner is

Just like every song on this album is good, Queensrÿche’s OPERATION: MINDCRIME which is a concept album, every song is good. But you have to listen to the songs in order because, the album tells a story.

Just a little reminder that Fleetwood Mac was/is a “British-American” band as Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham are both American. Rounding out the band responsible for this album is Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and John McVie who are all British. The original members who formed the band were British. Just had to set straight the collaboration of both great countries.

Plenty of videos out there on need for boring audio tracks, their concert named The Dance will five toy their best work

I, and I’m sure most of your subscribers, would like your reaction to “the Chain” off of this album…actually, your reaction and psychological analysis of this and the whole album. All of the members were experiencing break ups among each other during the recording of Rumors. The music and lyrics are timeless.

You have to listen to Heilung with Anoana, Traust or In Maidjan they are amazing

🎊 FYI: You listed a gaggle of band members but they didn’t all perform together. There are 3 different iterations: The Peter Green era, the Bob Welsh era, and the Buckingham/Nicks era. My favorite is the Bob Welsh era. Try on some “Hypnotized,” from the album Mystery to Me.

Thanks!

@rosalieelliottofficial

18 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Please Rosealie react to their song Rhiannon! I know you’ll love it as much as I do! 💐

Piya piya call

Do the whole Album.

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham wrote and performed songs AT each other when their romance ended and was epic. Talk about breakup therapy. When I hear about Taylor Swift writing songs about her exes, it makes me chuckle. Get your exes on stage and sing the songs at them while they're playing the song, Taylor. Then I'll be impressed.

@willyroussel3563

18 күн бұрын

You left out the fact that Christine Mcvie was divorcing her husband the bass player.

This album is a result of breakups that caused magnifiicent music to be made. Truly you should see the live videos from 1997. Twenty years the ferlings are just as raw between them. Stevis Nicks and Buckingham went high school together. The songs between Nicks and Buckingham were directed at each other.

There is not a bad song on this entire album. But my favorite is gold dust woman

The vocals and instrumentation are great. Though the visuals are a little static. 😜 A song that would be perfect for a phycological analysis would be "The Living Years" by Mike+The Mechanics, as relevant today as it was when it came out decades ago. Definite tissues warning.

If I may make a recomendation you should listen to peter greens fleetwood mac since they were earlier. A good song would be Need your love so bad.

One this song, Lindsey Buckingham wrote it and sings lead. Stevie Nicks & Chrisrine McVie have songs that the sing lead.

If you're doing album reactions, you _NEED_ to do "News of the World" by Queen. _EXCELLENT_ album!

So, as many have said already, the McVies divorced and Buckingham/Nicks split up. To complicate things more, Stevie and Mick had a secret affair for a year, that they kept from the other band members during the Australian leg of the Rumors tour in 1977. Stevie has quite the colorful past with her relationships with famous rock stars. She has said "don't date rock stars. It never ends well".

I am surprised you HAVEN'T listened to the entire album

Iconic Talent! One of the Rock god of music! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Please take some time to check out songs from Bangladesh, there are lots of good bands in Bangladesh, and also you can check songs from coke studio Bangla.

Who says "snap"?

from the UK???

@climber4434

13 күн бұрын

lady, do some research before you start talking

Never listened to a full song or really paid attention to one in the background somewhere? Shame on you. Their album Rumors is one of the best selling of all time and has nothing but hit after hit after hit on it. Now that you finally FOUND the rabbit hole, I hope you have stamina because it's an incredibly deep hole to explore. They originally formed in the late 60s and were still performing to sold out crowds until the death of pianist/lyricist and songwriter Christine McVie. An incredibly talented woman with a beautiful voice who is sorely missed by all. May she RIP

You should change the name of this video to “second hand news” instead of rumors.

Fleetwood Mac was a better band before Lindsey Backinham and Stevie Nicks joined the band. Listen to Oh well or Ramblin pony when Peter Green was in the band

Who is Fleetwood Mac? Depends on the year. Early on with Peter Green it was a great Blues band. Then it went downhill in my opinion. 😮

@kurtsaxton823

18 күн бұрын

They were never a great Blues band... They were an English Blues band during the Peter Green years. Do they have some great songs, yes. But they had great songs in the Bob Welsh years as well. But they didn't make any money until Stevie and Lindsay joined. Which to me we're also great years. They have their own thing. It's really a matter of opinion. I have followed them since the beginning. But to me there are no great blues bands outside of the USA. There are a lot of bands that were blues-based from England that were great, but they all had to take something from the American blues bands to make them great.

i can tell by your reaction that this song is a b side at best and it is is not that good we all thought that too

Now you have to listen to the band when Pat Green was with them