The guitarist is Lindsey Buckingham, her ex boyfriend. When Mick Fleetwood asked Lindsey to join Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey said that he was in just as long as he could bring his girlfriend (Stevie of course) along as another member of the band cuz they were a package deal. The twosome were literally struggling prior to joining the band. Stevie cleaned houses, and gigs were few and far between. They did put out their own album but it went nowhere. However, after joining Fleetwood Mac, everything changed and it happened quickly. Fleetwood Mac which was an English rock band had moderate success in the 60s, but after Lindsey and Stevie joined the group, it's as if it was meant to be. John McVie on bass guitar, Christie McVie on keyboards, and Mick Fleetwood on drums along with their two newest members had a unique chemistry. These talented musicians created a stand alone sonic experience that many have tried to imitate, but have never come close to reproducing. The early to mid 70s reincarnation of "Fleetwood Mac" went onto sell millions of albums worldwide and sold out arenas. This legendary band has earned it's place in the rock N roll hall of fame. Oh yeah, I suggest that u give a listen to "Sara", the remastered version by Fleetwood Mac. Stevie said she was suffering from a cold when the song was being recorded, but you'd never know it. The vocals are the magical blending of the voices of Lindsey, Stevie, and Christie. Christie is also sprinkling faerie dust over the keyboards. The melodies that she is producing from her keyboard on this track (Sara) are both whimsical, and ethereal. The same latter description(s) can be used for the vocal arrangements as well.
Christine had the final say-so. Mick and John were afraid two women wouldn't get along. They all met at a Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica to see how well they all could get along. They had a blast. With a wink and a nod, Christine gave her approval to Mick and John. Buckingham Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac on 12/31/74 and the rest is history.
I was fortunate enough to be Stevie's neighbor in the late 70's & early 80's. They were on tour a lot, but I did get a chance to talk to her every few months when they'd be back in LA. One of the greatest female artists in the history of rock.
Can you believe that this was the world's introduction to Stevie and Lindsey Buckingham as members of Fleetwood Mac?! And btw, Stevie was a throw in in the Lindsey Buckingham sweepstakes. FM wanted Lindsey, but he refused to join unless they took his girlfriend, too. Said girlfriend has gone on to became pretty much the undisputed Queen of Rock. It all started with this performance. The band's musicianship is impeccable, and yes, Lindsey's solo is sick! This version is better than the recorded version, in my opinion. Stevie changes up the lyrics here, Lindsey adds that guitar solo, and Christine has a solo on keyboards. None of that is on the recorded version. This is about as good as it gets!
Welcome to the enchantment that is Stevie Nicks! Once you've fallen under her spell, you can never break free. There is soooooo much more of her both with Fleetwood Mac and her solo work. She is the only female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame two times........for her work with her group and for her solo artistry.
Stevie would have gone nowhere without Lindsey's help. In FM, she wasn't doing well and her songs were being rejected by the group, and it was Lindsey's reworking of her songs that got them on their albums. She became a very conceited beast, just the same. By the past you all probably already know about, you know this is true. It was her attitude and her sleeping with Mick Fleetwood that caused the writing of their best and most famous songs, which were really about them both airing their dirty laundry in public. After she did her first single (solo), I caught her on a radio show bragging that she could write a hit song every 6 months if she wanted to ... that it was no big deal. She was a good singer on her own, but she was a GREAT one when Lindsey was orchestrating and arranging the groups music. I have a feeling that it was her independence and adultery that broke the group up. The rest they probably could've worked out.
Remember that Steve Nicks wrote most of the songs she sings - such as this song Rhiannon, Edge of Seventeen, Dreams and the list goes on. Stevie Nicks was a great song writer and, she could bring the house down.
I’m the youngest of three brothers and they were the one’s who were listening and also my mom… anyway I remember my oldest brother saying he was in love with Stevie… ❤❤ .. and I seen a biography on Fleetwood Mac and I can’t believe they all made out of the crazy stuff but kinda like Aerosmith they did the best music when they were fucd up … my opinion though…
I saw Fleetwood Mac in 1972 before Stevie Nicks, but they have always been a great concert band. Christine McVie is also a great singer. I enjoy your reactions to the music of my youth. Peace. ✌ Rock on. 🤘
The guy playing guitar is Lindsay Buckingham... His voice is phenomenal as well... and he's one of the most underrated guitarists ever... Check out big love with just playing guitar and singing... Truly epic. Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
I love his song and I love Stevie Nick’s voice! She also had an amazing solo career! The guitarist you speak of is Lindsay Buckingham and they were a couple for a while! RIP to Christie McVie, the other female in Fleetwood Mac!❤❤
I happened to be in Attendance for this in Burbank, CA. Burt Sugarman produced a Live Concert every Saturday Night for 2+ years. A different Kick Ass Band each week Never missed a show. Lindsey Buckingham was Killer on Guitar. Tickets were $8.75
Three song writers here. Stevie, Christine the piano player, and Lindsey the guitar player. All sing lead and harmony. All great in their own right. Some casual listeners are surprised to find all their songs are from one band. This is a deep rabbit hole to explore. And we haven’t even touched on a gentleman named Peter Green.
Christine’s piano work is superb on this song (as always) and her vocal contributions are often underrated (not really surprising, as Stevie draws attention).
I agree, Angela, mesmerizing. Your comment cracked me up because I know exactly what you mean. :-) You should check out the live version of “Silver Spring“. It’s about Stevie‘s love affair with the guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham, (same one as in this video) which had been happening before they joined Fleetwood Mac. They eventually broke up.Really intense. It has brought me to tears. Could get blocked but it’s definitely something I think you’d like to see. The version is years later after their break up but you can tell it still means a lot to both of them. They’re looking at each other during the performance. Plus it’s my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. :-)
Mesmerized is a good word, because the song's lyrics were inspired by a character in a novel ("Triad" by Mary Bartlett Leder) who was possessed by another woman named Rhiannon, also the name of a Welsh goddess. As a kid in the seventies, I thought it was about some supernatural spirit woman like a witch or something.
I'm impressed without knowing any background that you figured it out. Rhiannon is a witch that Steve wrote about and yes, Stevie emulates the style with her attire, often draped in extravagant shawls that fly as she twirls on stage with her mystical moves and enchanting vocals.
Oh man does this take me back 30 years. This performance isn't the radio version that you listen to just any old time, this is what you play when you're just hanging out and chilling on a nice summer evening, maybe with friends or alone, maybe with some beer or some wine or some herb. This music is meant to be savored 😎 And yep, you definitely need to look into some Heart, "Magic Man" is as good a place to start as any. I bet you'd like Janis Joplin too, check out "Me and Bobby McGee" and see what you think.
I think everyone that was alive in the 70's had a copy of Rumors. The whole albums was full of hits. Songbird is probably one of the prettiest songs l have heard. Something to check out. Really listen to the whole album.
"She is mesmerizing" is something you hear from many people when they see and listen to Stevie. The joke usually is "she's captured another soul". I was lucky enough to meet her several times in the late 80's because of my job and she was so beautiful in person and couldn't have been nicer.
That's right, a 5 second pause after the music stopped was well deserved ! It was too much to grasp and comprehend what you just witnessed. I know, I was speechless the first time I watched this music video, than I proceeded to watch the video, an the other one which was the rehearsal and almost darn identical except for the clothing, 5-10x a day/night. This music video is the Number 1 video in my book.
Really takes me back. Great memories. For over a decade...close to 20 years... they had the best selling album of all time, Dreams. I wore out the vinyl record, the cassette tape twice and the CD once. The guitarist Lindsey Buckingham also sing some great leads, as does the keyboardist Christine MacVie. They each have their own unique sound while still sounding exactly like Fleetwood Mac as a whole. A bit of trivia, the lady who introduced them is Helen Reddy who was already a big star in her own right. Her song " I Am Woman" was an anthem during the Women's Lib movement.
This performance is absolutely magical. This is talent, charisma, subtlety, dynamics and showman/womanship! Goddamn this is good stuff, right from the soul.. Incredible stratospheric performance from all 5 musicians. So, so glad you blissed out to this one Angela! Keep the memory safe..
That’s my girl Stevie. You must listen to Dreams. It was a number hit for them and Stevie sings( and wrote) it!! This band has three singers. All of them are terrific
This performance was one of the greatest in music history. Big fan of hers. She had solo hits in the 80s. She recently did a concert in Chicago 2021. I saw her doing Stand Back one of her great solo hits it was magnificent! She still has it. Definitely worth seeing in concert.
It's apt you said you were under her spell Angela, because I believe Rhiannon is a witch, and Stevie is playing out that role on stage, 'like a cat in the dark' and 'taken by the wind'. The black shawl and dress are very appropriate for her mesmerising performance.
Rhiannon is a figure in Welsh mythology. That's who the song is about, or at least what inspired Stevie to write the song. In one live version Stevie refers to her as a Welsh witch, although witch is probably not the right term to describe her.
Rhiannon was/is more of a Goddess dedicated to horses than a witch. Though I suppose that as with most mythology, it just depends on which version you're looking at, since there are variations in the stories.
Great song great reaction. Stevie wrote this song after reading the book Rhiannon ( she was a great reader and writer) In the beginning you hear her say this is about an old Welsh witch. No wonder she mesmerized you, she loved scarey spooky stuff lol. And yes she's very much a free spirit flower child. The whole band is great. The guy who played the guitar solo is Lindsey Buckingham. He and Stevie lived together for many years before breaking up. He is self taught. Notice he uses no guitar pick. The keyboardist is Christine McVie. She had many hits with the bang (Songbird, Everywhere, Over my head) her husband was the bass guitarist John McVie and the drummer was the band creator Mick Fleetwood. Stevie is the only woman inducted into rock and roll hall of Fame twice. Once with Fleetwood Mac and once for her amazing solo career (Landslide, edge of seventeen)
I love Fleetwood Mac too. I was 11 back in 1976 when I saw this on TV. It blew my mind. I love that band, I grew up with their music from that incarnation. 3 singer song writers, all of them charting with singles.
Okay, well, you discovered one of the top classic rock groups of ALL time, so you need to keep going. So many to do. Their "Rumours" album (1977) is one of the top selling albums of all time. No bad song on it. You'll also love her "Dreams" which has made a comeback. Their songs are timeless.
I miss watching The Midnight Special on Saturday Nights. Got to see a lot of great bands that otherwise you wouldn't see unless you went to one of their concerts. Back then there was no internet and only 3 network TV stations and a few independent stations. Back in the 1970's concert tickets were $10-$15. That's why I don't go to concerts anymore, too expensive.
Stevie Nick IS spell-binding, and was fondly nicknamed the "Welsh Witch". She is awesome even today. Fleetwood Mac was commonly known as a Power Blues Band since it's inception in 1967 and gained only a cult following, until the founder Peter Green left the band around 1971 then in 1975 they asked Lindsey Buckingham to be their guitarist, and he agreed ONLY if his then girlfriend Stevie could join. They had produced an album "Buckingham/Nicks" together earlier. Fleetwood Mac then became more "Pop" oriented and dropped the album "Rumors" in 1975, (You MUST listen to this album !! It's a CLASSIC !!), and they became an overnight sensation with the addition of Buckingham/Nicks.
Brief history on Fleetwood Mac. Mick Fleetwood-drums and original founder. John McVie-bass guitar. Christine McVie- organ/piano- vocals. Lindsey Buckinham- lead guitar. Rumours is their best album by far.
Fantastic performance in a great reaction. I'm glad they got to show a fair amount of Christine McVie playing the piano but they didn't really edit it to completely showcase her by showing her face with it frequently but yeah, this is mesmerizing in your reaction is fantastic. I mostly tend towards react channels where whoever's hosting it or if it's a couple or something, at least one of them is a musician and really knows about how that works and I tend to enjoy those more. You openly admitted that you didn't all that much but it doesn't matter, you identify with it so physically and then your thoughts about it are always just so penetrating and well, cool.
Try Stand Back. She extends her aura to this dance track that was ubiquitous in the mid-8o's. But the absolute must is Gypsy. At the time, this was the most expensive video produced, until Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Stevie and lindsey lived together for 6yrs before they join fleetwood mac they just wanted lindsey for his guitar work but lindsey said if you want me you have to take my girlfriend too stevie nicks.
The guitarist is Lindsey Buckingham, her ex boyfriend. When Mick Fleetwood asked Lindsey to join Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey said that he was in just as long as he could bring his girlfriend (Stevie of course) along as another member of the band cuz they were a package deal. The twosome were literally struggling prior to joining the band. Stevie cleaned houses, and gigs were few and far between. They did put out their own album but it went nowhere. However, after joining Fleetwood Mac, everything changed and it happened quickly. Fleetwood Mac which was an English rock band had moderate success in the 60s, but after Lindsey and Stevie joined the group, it's as if it was meant to be. John McVie on bass guitar, Christie McVie on keyboards, and Mick Fleetwood on drums along with their two newest members had a unique chemistry. These talented musicians created a stand alone sonic experience that many have tried to imitate, but have never come close to reproducing. The early to mid 70s reincarnation of "Fleetwood Mac" went onto sell millions of albums worldwide and sold out arenas. This legendary band has earned it's place in the rock N roll hall of fame. Oh yeah, I suggest that u give a listen to "Sara", the remastered version by Fleetwood Mac. Stevie said she was suffering from a cold when the song was being recorded, but you'd never know it. The vocals are the magical blending of the voices of Lindsey, Stevie, and Christie. Christie is also sprinkling faerie dust over the keyboards. The melodies that she is producing from her keyboard on this track (Sara) are both whimsical, and ethereal. The same latter description(s) can be used for the vocal arrangements as well.
Christine had the final say-so. Mick and John were afraid two women wouldn't get along. They all met at a Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica to see how well they all could get along. They had a blast. With a wink and a nod, Christine gave her approval to Mick and John. Buckingham Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac on 12/31/74 and the rest is history.
I was fortunate enough to be Stevie's neighbor in the late 70's & early 80's. They were on tour a lot, but I did get a chance to talk to her every few months when they'd be back in LA. One of the greatest female artists in the history of rock.
Lindsey was maybe still is one of the greatest guitar players ever. Had a great song I'm in Trouble, 1981.Really dug that song!
THIS is music ...
FLEETWOOD MAC, "RHIANNON", THIS VERSION IS TOO DIE FOR.. AMAZING. LOVE WHEN STEVIE GOES NUTS AT THE END OF SONG... 🔥
You got it. She IS Rhiannon in her live performances of this song. It is beyond a performance - it is an experience.
Can you believe that this was the world's introduction to Stevie and Lindsey Buckingham as members of Fleetwood Mac?! And btw, Stevie was a throw in in the Lindsey Buckingham sweepstakes. FM wanted Lindsey, but he refused to join unless they took his girlfriend, too. Said girlfriend has gone on to became pretty much the undisputed Queen of Rock. It all started with this performance. The band's musicianship is impeccable, and yes, Lindsey's solo is sick! This version is better than the recorded version, in my opinion. Stevie changes up the lyrics here, Lindsey adds that guitar solo, and Christine has a solo on keyboards. None of that is on the recorded version. This is about as good as it gets!
She is the most mesmerizing performer in music history
She's in her 70's now and still rocks it out in live concert sounding better than back in the day, they are all wonderful and perfect.
Stevie has been keeping people spellbound since the 70's.
Fleetwood Mac is an absolutely great band
And Stevie is one of the best females to ever do it
Welcome to the enchantment that is Stevie Nicks! Once you've fallen under her spell, you can never break free. There is soooooo much more of her both with Fleetwood Mac and her solo work. She is the only female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame two times........for her work with her group and for her solo artistry.
Until this year. Tina Turner will be inducted this year for the second time for her solo career.
Stevie would have gone nowhere without Lindsey's help. In FM, she wasn't doing well and her songs were being rejected by the group, and it was Lindsey's reworking of her songs that got them on their albums. She became a very conceited beast, just the same. By the past you all probably already know about, you know this is true. It was her attitude and her sleeping with Mick Fleetwood that caused the writing of their best and most famous songs, which were really about them both airing their dirty laundry in public.
After she did her first single (solo), I caught her on a radio show bragging that she could write a hit song every 6 months if she wanted to ... that it was no big deal. She was a good singer on her own, but she was a GREAT one when Lindsey was orchestrating and arranging the groups music. I have a feeling that it was her independence and adultery that broke the group up. The rest they probably could've worked out.
Remember that Steve Nicks wrote most of the songs she sings - such as this song Rhiannon, Edge of Seventeen, Dreams and the list goes on. Stevie Nicks was a great song writer and, she could bring the house down.
My all time favorite Fleetwood mac song ! Never get tired of hearing it .
Glad you got to this one! Love it!
Someone needs to put 'The Midnight Special' series back on TV to showcase what we had in those days. Never a lip-sync... all live.
I honestly just realized how good Fleetwood Mac is musically and lyrically
She was a waitress at Bob's Big Boy. She met the band in her uniform.
I’m the youngest of three brothers and they were the one’s who were listening and also my mom… anyway I remember my oldest brother saying he was in love with Stevie… ❤❤ .. and I seen a biography on Fleetwood Mac and I can’t believe they all made out of the crazy stuff but kinda like Aerosmith they did the best music when they were fucd up … my opinion though…
Stevie Nicks is the most hypnotizing voice anyone has ever heard. She doesn’t dance. She floats. She is the wind
I love it when Stevie goes beast mode.
That was Fleetwood Mac, with all their number on fire, absolutely fabulous.
I saw Fleetwood Mac in 1972 before Stevie Nicks, but they have always been a great concert band. Christine McVie is also a great singer. I enjoy your reactions to the music of my youth. Peace. ✌ Rock on. 🤘
The guy playing guitar is Lindsay Buckingham... His voice is phenomenal as well... and he's one of the most underrated guitarists ever... Check out big love with just playing guitar and singing... Truly epic. Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
If you're blown away, imagine how the straight laced TV executives felt when that came out of their station. 🎉
I love his song and I love Stevie Nick’s voice! She also had an amazing solo career! The guitarist you speak of is Lindsay Buckingham and they were a couple for a while! RIP to Christie McVie, the other female in Fleetwood Mac!❤❤
Stevie Nicks always had the witchy aura going on, the guitar player Lindsay was her lover at one time
Especially on this song, which is about a witch.
@@proverbs35-67 lol yeah right, she carries that witchy/gypsy attitude all the time though
I happened to be in Attendance for this in Burbank, CA.
Burt Sugarman produced a Live Concert every Saturday Night for 2+ years.
A different Kick Ass Band each week
Never missed a show.
Lindsey Buckingham was Killer on Guitar.
Tickets were $8.75
She really brought it home epically. Such a beautiful and mysterious woman , what a voice and mesmerizing performer.
THAT WAS HER ON N OFF PARTNER ( LINDSEY BUCKHINGHAM ) :)
Three song writers here. Stevie, Christine the piano player, and Lindsey the guitar player. All sing lead and harmony. All great in their own right. Some casual listeners are surprised to find all their songs are from one band. This is a deep rabbit hole to explore. And we haven’t even touched on a gentleman named Peter Green.
And don't forget the Bob Welch era. People tend to overlook that and they were some great albums.
Christine’s piano work is superb on this song (as always) and her vocal contributions are often underrated (not really surprising, as Stevie draws attention).
Loved them for 40 years and still going. Stevie has the haunting voice that draws you in and never let's you go!
Stevie was a force of nature.
She still is, check her out in a town near ya Johnny boy..
You should listen to the whole rumours album. One of the greatest albums of all time.
I agree, Angela, mesmerizing. Your comment cracked me up because I know exactly what you mean. :-) You should check out the live version of “Silver Spring“. It’s about Stevie‘s love affair with the guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham, (same one as in this video) which had been happening before they joined Fleetwood Mac. They eventually broke up.Really intense. It has brought me to tears. Could get blocked but it’s definitely something I think you’d like to see. The version is years later after their break up but you can tell it still means a lot to both of them. They’re looking at each other during the performance. Plus it’s my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. :-)
The Live versions from "the Dance " of Silver Spring, Rhiannon, and Landslide are off the charts good !!
@@59elgreco Yes! That’s the one I was referring to - thanks for naming it in case Angela is confused when looking for it.
@@mickeyhank You are Welcome Be safe
Oh yeah. Don't forget to give the bass man some love.
Mesmerized is a good word, because the song's lyrics were inspired by a character in a novel ("Triad" by Mary Bartlett Leder) who was possessed by another woman named Rhiannon, also the name of a Welsh goddess. As a kid in the seventies, I thought it was about some supernatural spirit woman like a witch or something.
Stevie had millions, and millions of men under her spell.
I'm impressed without knowing any background that you figured it out. Rhiannon is a witch that Steve wrote about and yes, Stevie emulates the style with her attire, often draped in extravagant shawls that fly as she twirls on stage with her mystical moves and enchanting vocals.
proper reaction youngster
Stevie Nicks is the only woman who is inducted into the HOF twice.Queen of Rock!
The way she looked in this performance..is my dream girl.
Anything that's on the Midnite Special is the best of the best!
Oh man does this take me back 30 years. This performance isn't the radio version that you listen to just any old time, this is what you play when you're just hanging out and chilling on a nice summer evening, maybe with friends or alone, maybe with some beer or some wine or some herb. This music is meant to be savored 😎
And yep, you definitely need to look into some Heart, "Magic Man" is as good a place to start as any. I bet you'd like Janis Joplin too, check out "Me and Bobby McGee" and see what you think.
Incredibly impressive to do that live -- it was far from perfect, but Stevie (and band) made it so powerful.
Stevie is such a powerful majestic soul .❤
I'm pretty sure this song is being played faster than they recorded it.
Yes, it's feels like that to me too
I think everyone that was alive in the 70's had a copy of Rumors. The whole albums was full of hits. Songbird is probably one of the prettiest songs l have heard. Something to check out. Really listen to the whole album.
People said Stevie was witchy. Guitarist is her boyfriend, Lindsay Buckingham. They had a messy breakup and wrote hit songs about it, both of them.
"Silver Springs!!!"
Not just witchy, a real witch. We saw that in American Horror Story!
@@zimjun7 --and....Go Your Own Way!
"She is mesmerizing" is something you hear from many people when they see and listen to Stevie. The joke usually is "she's captured another soul". I was lucky enough to meet her several times in the late 80's because of my job and she was so beautiful in person and couldn't have been nicer.
Stevie Nicks - Stand Back video
Mick Fleetwood on drums, Lindsay Buckingham on lead and vocals, Christine McVee on piano and vocals, Stevie Nicks on vocals
...and John McVie on bass
Saw it live in76
That's right, a 5 second pause after the music stopped was well deserved ! It was too much to grasp and comprehend what you just witnessed. I know, I was speechless the first time I watched this music video, than I proceeded to watch the video, an the other one which was the rehearsal and almost darn identical except for the clothing, 5-10x a day/night. This music video is the Number 1 video in my book.
"Sisters of the Moon" from Mirage Tour '82.
You are so correct. She is mesmerizing. She embodied the mysterious witch persona. Lovely and beguiling.
Really takes me back. Great memories. For over a decade...close to 20 years... they had the best selling album of all time, Dreams. I wore out the vinyl record, the cassette tape twice and the CD once. The guitarist Lindsey Buckingham also sing some great leads, as does the keyboardist Christine MacVie. They each have their own unique sound while still sounding exactly like Fleetwood Mac as a whole.
A bit of trivia, the lady who introduced them is Helen Reddy who was already a big star in her own right. Her song " I Am Woman" was an anthem during the Women's Lib movement.
This performance is absolutely magical. This is talent, charisma, subtlety, dynamics and showman/womanship! Goddamn this is good stuff, right from the soul.. Incredible stratospheric performance from all 5 musicians. So, so glad you blissed out to this one Angela! Keep the memory safe..
Talent never gets old
Under a spell...? Oh yeah! Rock and Roll Fairy Godmother....love love her! Nice reaction, girl!
That’s my girl Stevie. You must listen to Dreams. It was a number hit for them and Stevie sings( and wrote) it!! This band has three singers. All of them are terrific
Stevie Nix was my star crush as a kid ! She still a adorable queen!
I saw them live in concert back when this song was a current hit. Even from a distance, Stevie was spellbinding to watch.
At different times Stevie had both the drummer Mick Fleetwood and the guitarist Lindsey Buckingham under her spell. She was with both.
Supernatural trance of Stevie Nicks. Still under her spell after all these years.
I don't know how anyone couldn't like Fleetwood Mac !
This performance was one of the greatest in music history. Big fan of hers. She had solo hits in the 80s. She recently did a concert in Chicago 2021. I saw her doing Stand Back one of her great solo hits it was magnificent! She still has it. Definitely worth seeing in concert.
Stevie has had me under a spell for 50 years.
It's apt you said you were under her spell Angela, because I believe Rhiannon is a witch, and Stevie is playing out that role on stage, 'like a cat in the dark' and 'taken by the wind'. The black shawl and dress are very appropriate for her mesmerising performance.
Fleetwood Mac= DEEP RABBIT HOLE!!!
I love you and your reaction to this amazing song !! Can't stop watching...
She did put you under her spell ... she's secretly Rhiannon. ;)
Some more FM: Dreams, Gypsy ( official video ), Hold Me, Landslide
The whole band is great, But Stevie is so damn good!
Stevie is a good little witch.. which, is a compliment.
Mesmerizing is the correct word for Stevie Nicks.
Rhiannon is a figure in Welsh mythology. That's who the song is about, or at least what inspired Stevie to write the song. In one live version Stevie refers to her as a Welsh witch, although witch is probably not the right term to describe her.
Rhiannon was/is more of a Goddess dedicated to horses than a witch.
Though I suppose that as with most mythology, it just depends on which version you're looking at, since there are variations in the stories.
I'm still in love. Did you notice her look back to let 'em know she was gonna bring it home? Mesmerizing.
Great song great reaction. Stevie wrote this song after reading the book Rhiannon ( she was a great reader and writer) In the beginning you hear her say this is about an old Welsh witch. No wonder she mesmerized you, she loved scarey spooky stuff lol. And yes she's very much a free spirit flower child. The whole band is great. The guy who played the guitar solo is Lindsey Buckingham. He and Stevie lived together for many years before breaking up. He is self taught. Notice he uses no guitar pick. The keyboardist is Christine McVie. She had many hits with the bang (Songbird, Everywhere, Over my head) her husband was the bass guitarist John McVie and the drummer was the band creator Mick Fleetwood. Stevie is the only woman inducted into rock and roll hall of Fame twice. Once with Fleetwood Mac and once for her amazing solo career (Landslide, edge of seventeen)
I love Fleetwood Mac too. I was 11 back in 1976 when I saw this on TV. It blew my mind. I love that band, I grew up with their music from that incarnation. 3 singer song writers, all of them charting with singles.
I was 12
I was 2, but I fell in lust with Stevie in the 80’s!
Great reaction video! I LOVE how you felt this. Thank You!
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL WAS AN AWESOME LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TV SHOW IN THE 70'S ANGELA! :) LOTSAAAAA GREAT MUSIC VIDEO CLIPS ARE AROUND SO
Stevie had a way of doing that!
Love you !! You are one of my FAVS !! Great song, Great reaction !!
Love to watch your reaction to this performance !!
Okay, well, you discovered one of the top classic rock groups of ALL time, so you need to keep going. So many to do. Their "Rumours" album (1977) is one of the top selling albums of all time. No bad song on it. You'll also love her "Dreams" which has made a comeback. Their songs are timeless.
Stevie was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame- twice. Fleetwood Mac and her solo career.
You are quite correct, stevie nicks was a very free spirited woman when she was younger. There was no calming her down.
Reminds me of my mom.
Stevie is All That!!!! Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac is a Once in a Lifetime Combination!!!
I miss watching The Midnight Special on Saturday Nights. Got to see a lot of great bands that otherwise you wouldn't see unless you went to one of their concerts. Back then there was no internet and only 3 network TV stations and a few independent stations. Back in the 1970's concert tickets were $10-$15. That's why I don't go to concerts anymore, too expensive.
DayOne, that was the best description of Stevie Nicks that I have ever heard.
Stevie Nick IS spell-binding, and was fondly nicknamed the "Welsh Witch". She is awesome even today. Fleetwood Mac was commonly known as a Power Blues Band since it's inception in 1967 and gained only a cult following, until the founder Peter Green left the band around 1971 then in 1975 they asked Lindsey Buckingham to be their guitarist, and he agreed ONLY if his then girlfriend Stevie could join. They had produced an album "Buckingham/Nicks" together earlier. Fleetwood Mac then became more "Pop" oriented and dropped the album "Rumors" in 1975, (You MUST listen to this album !! It's a CLASSIC !!), and they became an overnight sensation with the addition of Buckingham/Nicks.
Fleetwood Mac "Rumors," released on 4 February 1977 by Warner Bros. Records.
RUMOURS is one of my all-time favorite albums.
Brief history on Fleetwood Mac. Mick Fleetwood-drums and original founder. John McVie-bass guitar. Christine McVie- organ/piano- vocals. Lindsey Buckinham- lead guitar. Rumours is their best album by far.
Fantastic performance in a great reaction. I'm glad they got to show a fair amount of Christine McVie playing the piano but they didn't really edit it to completely showcase her by showing her face with it frequently but yeah, this is mesmerizing in your reaction is fantastic. I mostly tend towards react channels where whoever's hosting it or if it's a couple or something, at least one of them is a musician and really knows about how that works and I tend to enjoy those more. You openly admitted that you didn't all that much but it doesn't matter, you identify with it so physically and then your thoughts about it are always just so penetrating and well, cool.
Stevie Nicks is a legend in case you haven’t figured that out by now .
My Favorite song and performance of hers
Superb reactio...you're an old soul
This song has been introduced by Stevie Nicks as "this is a song about an old Welsh witch."
Somebody call a priest, we have a genuine possession here. Hahaha. Love Fleetwood Mac.
Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty, "Stop Draggin My Heart Around"
I watched this performance live (on TV) on Midnight Special back in 1976 with my college buddies. It blew me away then, and it still does today!
Love Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. They awesome!!! Love you
Try Stand Back. She extends her aura to this dance track that was ubiquitous in the mid-8o's. But the absolute must is Gypsy. At the time, this was the most expensive video produced, until Michael Jackson's Thriller.
high school parties.. this album was always on some stage... my teens
Stevie and lindsey lived together for 6yrs before they join fleetwood mac they just wanted lindsey for his guitar work but lindsey said if you want me you have to take my girlfriend too stevie nicks.