Fleetwood Mac went through many lineups, but only one became legendary. When Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined in 1974, they transformed the band from a modest British blues outfit into a pop-rock powerhouse infused with California folk. The result was a run of shimmering, drama-laden hits like Dreams, Don’t Stop, and Gypsy that defined the next decade and a half.
But before Fleetwood Mac — long before their creative partnership unraveled — Buckingham and Nicks recorded an album together. For decades, it was notoriously difficult to hear. That changes on September 19th, when Buckingham Nicks will finally be reissued after more than 40 years, newly remastered on CD, vinyl, and digital.
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This week we are chronicling Fleetwood Mac's extensive chart history and individual member projects during the first week of September across several decades.
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Stevie Nicks' *Street Angel* entered the music market on June 7, 1994, marking a critical juncture in her solo career amid personal and professional challenges. We take a look at how the album's commercial performance reflected both the loyalty of Nicks' fanbase and the shifting dynamics of the mid-1990s music industry, and how the album achieved Gold certification in the U.S. despite modest initial sales. We also take a look at Its chart trajectory and how it revealed a stark contrast between domestic and international reception, with the album peaking at No. 45 on the *Billboard* 200 while reaching No. 16 in the UK, underscoring the divergent audience responses to Nicks' post-Fleetwood Mac creative direction.
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May 15, 1975 Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham performed with Fleetwood Mac for the first time in El Paso, Tx at the
Civic Center Grand Hall - a pivotal date in the legacy of Fleetwood Mac.
Thirty six years ago, on May 11, 1989, Stevie Nicks released her fourth solo album, The Other Side of the Mirror, in North America. The UK and Australian releases followed later that month. While it may not hold the iconic status of Bella Donna or The Wild Heart, The Other Side of the Mirror remains one of Nicks’ most intriguing and underappreciated works.
Produced by Rupert Hine, the album arrived on the heels of Fleetwood Mac’s Tango in the Night, and as the first band member to go solo post-Tango, expectations for Nicks were high. She delivered: the album peaked at number 10 in the U.S., number 11 in Canada and debuted at number 3 in the UK, marking her highest solo chart entry there to date. The album also achieved top 10 status in Australia and Sweden and landed in the top 20 in other european markets.
The lead single, “Rooms on Fire,” was a world wide hit reaching the top 20 in multiple countries including number 16 in the US, number 9 in Canada and became Nicks’ first top 40 solo hit in the UK reaching number 16. Four singles were released from the album to varying degrees of success. “Long Way to Go” reached number 60 and “Whole Lotta Trouble” reached number 62 in the UK and number 22 in Ireland. “Long Way To Go” reached number 11 on the US Album Rock Tracks chart and number 65 in Australia. "Two Kinds of Love" and the Grammy nominated "Whole Lotta Trouble" both surprisingly failed to chart in the US.
Artistically, The Other Side of the Mirror still stands tall. While often overshadowed by her earlier solo triumphs, the album holds a special place in her discography — especially among devoted fans who recognize its depth and atmosphere.
There’s plenty of magic to discover on The Other Side of the Mirror.
Join us as we celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Say You Will, Fleetwood Mac’s iconic 2003 album released April 15, 2003! This episode dives into the band’s first studio release without Christine McVie since 1970, exploring its blend of classic Fleetwood Mac magic with a modern edge. We’ll talk about how the album came to be, some of the standout tracks and what the bands goals were for the album, and reflect on how it holds up today. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this is a must-listen for all Fleetwood Mac lovers!
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April 13, 1987: Fleetwood Mac Releases Tango in the Night
On this day in 1987, Fleetwood Mac unveiled their 14th studio album, Tango in the Night, a landmark release that marked the end of the band's classic Rumours lineup.
Tango in the Night was the last studio album to feature the iconic lineup of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood. Buckingham left the band shortly after its release, citing creative and personal tensions.
The album sold over 15 million copies worldwide, becoming Fleetwood Mac’s second-best-selling release after *Rumours* .
It peaked at #7 on the *Billboard* 200 and spawned four hit singles: *Big Love* (#5), *Little Lies* (#4), *Everywhere* (#14), and *Seven Wonders* (#19) .
A new incarnation of Fleetwood Mac debuted in the summer of 1975, including Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Christine McVie, along with new members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. The group’s first album together, Fleetwood Mac (sometimes called “The White Album”), topped the Billboard album chart, spent more than a year in the Top 40 and sold more than five million copies in the U.S. thanks to songs like “Landslide,” “Say You Love Me,” and “Rhiannon.”
In 1977, the band followed up with the 21x Platinum record Rumours - considered among the greatest albums of all time. It won the GRAMMY® Award for Album of the Year and has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Its unforgettable tracks “Go Your Own Way,” “Gold Dust Woman,” and the band’s first number-one smash, the Gold-certified “Dreams.”
The Grammy®-nominated double-album Tusk arrived in 1979, selling more than four million copies worldwide and introducing fans to hits like “Sara,” “Think About Me,” and the title track. Three years later, in 1982, Fleetwood Mac again topped the U.S. Album Chart for five weeks with Mirage. Along with hits like “Hold Me” and “Gypsy,” Mirage also features great album tracks like “Oh Diane” and “Straight Back.”
In 1987, Tango in the Night became the second-most successful album of the band’s career, selling more than 15 million copies worldwide with the massive hits “Everywhere,” “Big Love,” and “Little Lies.”
In celebration of 50 years of this legendary era of Fleetwood Mac, these classic albums will be reissued on crystal-clear vinyl as a 6LP boxed set, a 5CD set, and digitally on March 28.
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FLEETWOOD MAC 1975-1987
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March 23, 1984 Stevie Nicks performed her hit song "Stand Back" on the then popular television show "Solid Gold" along with the third single from The Wild Heart album "Nightbird". This performance is remembered as one of her early eighties rare TV appearances performing live during the height of her solo career.
March has been a significant month in the history of Fleetwood Mac, filled with album releases, chart debuts, legendary tours, and historic milestones. Let's take a journey through the band's key moments in March over the decades.
February has long been a significant month for Fleetwood Mac and its members, with numerous album releases, chart debuts, and solo successes. From the groundbreaking release of Rumours to the solo triumphs of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, these milestones highlight the band’s lasting impact on the music industry.
Album Releases and Chart Debuts
February 4, 1977 – Rumours, one of the best-selling albums of all time, was officially released. It would go on to win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards on February 23, 1978.
February 8, 1969 – English Rose debuted on the Billboard Top LP chart at #194, peaking at #184 and remaining on the chart for six weeks.
February 11, 1984 – Christine McVie’s self-titled solo album debuted on the UK Top 100 at #58, spending four weeks on the chart.
February 24, 1968 – Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled debut album was released, marking the start of their legendary career.
Single Releases and Chart Debuts
February 1, 1982 – Lindsey Buckingham’s Trouble hit #1 in Australia for three weeks, later spending three weeks at #2 and remaining in the top 20 for 14 weeks.
February 2, 1980 – Sara peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard charts, solidifying its place as one of Fleetwood Mac’s most hauntingly beautiful ballads.
February 4, 1982 – Edge of Seventeen, one of Stevie Nicks’ signature solo songs, was released.
February 4, 1984 – Nightbird peaked at #33 on the Hot 100, staying at that position for two weeks.
February 7, 1977 – Go Your Own Way debuted at #93 on Australia’s Top 100, eventually peaking at #20 and remaining on the chart for 23 weeks.
February 7, 1981 – Fireflies debuted on the Billboard chart at #82, peaking at #60 and staying on the chart for six weeks.
February 10, 1986 – I Can’t Wait was released as a single.
February 19, 1983 – Oh Diane peaked at #9 on the UK Top 100.
February 20, 1982 – Edge of Seventeen debuted on Billboard at #73, peaking at #11 on April 17 and spent 14 weeks on the chart.
February 22, 1986 – I Can’t Wait debuted on Billboard at #60, peaking at #16 on April 12 and stayed on the chart for 13 weeks.
February 28, 1981 – Fireflies peaked at #60 on the U.S. Billboard charts.
Collaborations and Notable Performances
February 1, 1986 – Needles and Pins debuted on the Billboard chart at #75, peaking at #37 after nine weeks.
February 2, 1986 – Needles and Pins debuted at #92 on Canada’s Top 100, later peaking at #85 and remaining on the chart for four weeks.
February 9, 1998 – Fleetwood Mac was honored with the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the British Music Industry at the Brit Awards, where they also performed.
February 11 & 12, 1986 – Stevie Nicks performed with Tom Petty and Bob Dylan in Australia.
February 25, 1998 – Fleetwood Mac performed at the Grammy Awards, where they were nominated for three awards: Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (Silver Springs), Best Pop Album (The Dance), and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group (The Chain).
Touring Highlights
1980 Tusk Tour – Throughout February, Fleetwood Mac performed multiple concerts in Japan and Australia, including stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sendai, and Sydney.
2004 Say You Will Tour – Several Australian performances took place throughout February, including shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, and Perth.
2006 Gold Dust Tour – Stevie Nicks performed alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Melbourne and also performed in Sydney, Newcastle, and Perth with John Farnham.
With legendary album releases, chart-topping singles, and unforgettable performances, February has proven to be a monumental month in the history of Fleetwood Mac and its members. From Rumours’ groundbreaking debut to Stevie Nicks’ solo success with Edge of Seventeen, the band’s influence continues to resonate with generations of fans worldwide.
Legacy and Continued Influence
With legendary album releases, chart-topping singles, and unforgettable performances, February has proven to be a monumental month in the history of Fleetwood Mac and its members. From Rumours’ groundbreaking debut to Stevie Nicks’ solo success with Edge of Seventeen, the band’s influence continues to resonate with generations of fans worldwide.
After the Buckingham Nicks album failed commercially, Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac after hearing Lindsey's guitar playing at Sound City Studios contacted Buckingham and asked him to join the band. Lindsey stipulated that if you want me, you have to take my girlfriend too. This led to both Buckingham and Nicks meeting the band on December 31, 1974 and becoming members of Fleetwood Mac, a pivotal moment in music history, the band's history and all of their careers.
Stevie Nicks had the third bestselling Record Store Day Black Friday single
Stevie Nicks scored big on Record Store Day Black Friday with her latest single, "The Lighthouse."
Billboard reported that the white 7-inch vinyl claimed the #3 spot among the bestselling singles, trailing only Pearl Jam's "Waiting for Stevie (Live)”/“Wreckage (Live)” at #2 and The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand”/“I Saw Her Standing There” at #1.
Fleetwood Mac Dominates Billboard's Year-End Charts Fleetwood Mac also enjoyed a triumphant week, featuring prominently on Billboard Magazine's Year-End Charts:
●#2 Top Artist Duo or Group
●#9 Top Vinyl Album of the Year with "Rumours"
●#55 Top Artist & #95 Top 200 Global Single with "Dreams"
Fleetwood Mac “Live” was released by Warner Bros. on December 8, 1980. The album features 15 performances from Fleetwood Mac spanning 1975 to 1980. This was the first live album from the band featuring the then current line-up of the band.
The album also includes three new songs: Christine McVie’s “One More Night,” Stevie Nicks’ “Fireflies,” and a Beach Boys cover, “The Farmer’s Daughter.”
Released during the 1980 holiday season, the album climbed to #14 on the Billboard 200 by January 18, 1981.
Two singles were issued: “The Farmer’s Daughter” and a remixed “Fireflies,” which reached number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of America for 500,000 units sold in the US.
On April 9, 2021, Rhino reissued the album in a deluxe box set with 2 CDs, 2 LPs, and a 7-inch vinyl featuring demos of “Fireflies” and “One More Night.” The reissue also expanded the tracklist to include live performances from the 1977 Rumours tour and the 1982 Mirage tour.
Deep Dive into Stevie Nicks “The Lighthouse”
Rolling Stone magazine recently ranked Stevie Nicks' song "The Lighthouse" number 64 on its list of the 100 best songs of 2024. Nicks wrote the powerful feminist song in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Sheryl Crow co-produced and played guitar on the track.
The CD and 7” Vinyl Single are available at stevienicksofficial.com
From Rolling Stone:
Stevie Nicks wrote this fierce women’s rights anthem directly following the demise of Roe v. Wade, and if that wasn’t already badass enough, she enlisted Sheryl Crow to co-produce and play guitar. Particularly after the events of this fall, the track resonates now more than ever. Nicks’ signature growl arrives on the scene like a lightning storm, one that strikes once, maybe twice. “It sounds like Marvin Gaye walking down a seedy alley and singing about life, and he runs into Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters when he turns the corner,” she told us. “That’s how I hear it.” We couldn’t agree more. —Angie Martoccio
As Long As You Follow” is a song written by Christine McVie and Eddy Quintela and recorded by McVie with Fleetwood Mac as one of two original tracks on their 1988 Greatest Hits compilation released in November, 1988. The other new track on the album was a Stevie Nicks track,, “No Questions Asked”. These two new recordings marked the first studio recordings to feature new guitarists Billy Burnette and Rick Vito.
As Long As You Follow was released as a single and although not a major success in worldwide terms it did reach number 19 in both Canada and Ireland. In the UK, the single reached number 66 on the UK Singles Chart and missed the top 40 in the United States, peaking at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; however, the song did spend one week at number one on the Billboard adult contemporary chart in January 1989.
The song reappeared on the double CD edition of The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac released in 2002, and the triple CD anthology 50 Years - Don't Stop released in 2018.
The single's b-side was a live recording of the Peter Green classic Oh Well with Billy Burnette on lead vocals. This had been previously featured on the Tango in the Night concert video. The CD single also included the track Gold Dust Woman from the Rumours album.
As Long As You Follow was Fleetwood Mac’s 12th Hot 100 hit during the eighties.
Fleetwood Mac is set to receive its first fully authorized documentary, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Marshall for Apple Original Films.
An upcoming untitled documentary will feature new interviews with surviving Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie, along with archival and never-before-seen footage of the late Christine McVie, who passed away in 2022. Directed by Frank Marshall, the five-time Oscar nominee behind the project, the film marks the first fully authorized documentary with participation from all surviving members. A release date has not been announced.
The documentary will chronicle the band’s 50+ year journey, including their formation in 1974, record-breaking albums like Rumours and Tusk, and iconic hits such as “Rhiannon” and “Landslide.” It will delve into their personal struggles and creative resilience, exploring how their chaotic relationships shaped their music, resulting in timeless masterpieces that have sold over 220 million records worldwide.
“This will be a film about the music and the people who created it,” said Marshall. Producer Nicholas Ferrall added, “Fleetwood Mac are a musical phenomenon. We are honored to explore the unique talents of each member and the magic they created together.”
The film promises to reveal exclusive footage and interviews, showcasing the alchemy that held the band together despite internal and external pressures, while celebrating their enduring legacy.