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 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.
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.
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.
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 TH-cam, 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.
"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.
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.
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.!
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.
"... 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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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
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
@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 th-cam.com/video/Sg2D8Uo_xVI/w-d-xo.html
@@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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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!
You had the proper reaction to hearing Stevie Nick's voice for the first time. The guy Stevie was talking to in the lyrics also sang background vocals for some of those lines. Iconic, one of the best recorded, produced albums ever.
One of the amazing things about this album is the tension between Stevie Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. They wrote songs to one another about their break-up, and each played on the other's song(s). Talk about playing through the pain. This is Stevie's version of the breakup, Lindsey gives his side in "Go Your Own Way" and "The Chain".
Fleetwood Mac has a long history as a band. Technically, they're 3 different bands. Originally, they were a blues band fronted by the late great Peter Green. At that time they had success with songs like Black Magic Woman, Oh Well, Rattlesnake Shake and The Green Manalishi. After Peter quit the band, they struggled financially, until they added Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. That's the lineup on this song.
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.
As I'm sure many people have commented, this is hands down one of the greatest albums of all time. 90% straight up masterpieces, 10% merely great. Your insight about everyone playing for the song is spot on. The 2 guys and 1 girl I play with decided to learn this album as a fun challenge, and we were blown away by how magnificently all the parts fit together to create the phenomenal songs we already loved. Nobody trying to be the star, everyone supporting each other, a truly perfect album. Great reaction!
The guy she is singing about/to is the guitar player, Linsey Buckingham, who is a very talented guitar player in the finger-picking style. He also sings backup on this track, and writes songs, including a reply to this one. Lidsey was invited to join the band, but told them he would only join if Stevie came with him.
For all of the excellent lyrics, instrumentation, vocals, production, etc., in its pure essence, this is a master pop song that is 90% made up of two chords. The ability to do so much with so little has always boggled my mind.
Loving your interpretation! My best friend and I were still in grade school when we'd put this album on the record player and sing along with the lyric sheet. Then we'd put on Bob Marley's Rastaman Vibration. What a great time to come of age ❤ I just listened to the entire Miseducation of LH yesterday, too. Awesome 💕
I fell in love with this woman when I first heard the Buckingham Nicks album. Something about her vibe and voice just shakes my soul. Still strong after all these years. I'll add that Christine McVie is that piano in the background and she's on a par with Stevie as a singer and songwriter. They were great friends from the day they met and all the years since.
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.
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....
Syed: Please also listen to the ORIGINAL Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Danny Kirwan and Jeremy Spencer. It's the blues-infused band that started it all. Their albums Kiln House and Then Play On are wonderful.
I have a vinyl LP of the first Fleetwood Mac album simply titled Fleetwood Mac. Cover is a picture of an alleyway way with trash . Very bluesy. I can remember one track: Shake your moneymaker
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.
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❤
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
She was referring to Lindsey Buckingham playing the mean guitar and has a great voice. Either they broke up or in the process of doing so. She is one of the greatest singers ever. Inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame twice. Once w Fleetwood Mac other by herself. She was on 🔥 Fire and showed her rock side doing Rhiannon on Midnight Special in 76. This is thee version to check out. It doesn't get blocked. Best success on yr channel
One of the reasons I recommended music by earlier versions of Fleetwood Mac to you is because this line-up of the band and the album Rumors are so popular among reactors. Most listeners are impressed by Stevie Nick's vocals-for very good reason-but they often overlook the actual depth of her lyrics. Nicks is and was an incredible lyricist who parlayed so much of her raw emotions toward her on-again-off-again partner Lindsey Buckingham. Your careful attention to what she's singing about is only one of the reasons I'm enjoying your channel. I'm still hoping for earlier stuff, but I think we've left the Mac in your capable hands. Another recommendation for a Hip-Hop fan: Steely Dan. Start with Black Cow. I think it will surprise you from the git-go! TURN IT UP!
My favourites are probably Rhiannon and Gypsy, both showcasing Stevie Nicks gorgeous voice and delightfully instrumented. I react a similar way to a voice I enjoy, it's like a physical sensation. For best example of that feeling, though it might be a bit out there for you, is Cocteau Twins, the girl's voice is just absolutely insane. The stumbling block is that it's not proper words, they're just a vehicle for her voice, I actually really like it, think it's trippy. But she has such range, she can go from low murmur, to piercing falsetto, fragile waif-like, angelic, sexy, poppy, gothy. I call Elizabeth Fraser the Jimi Hendrix of vocals.
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! :)
Just found your channel. Love the reviews, keep em coming! "Fleetwood Mac Rumors" was the first album I ever bought brand new from a store. I was maybe 12 years old. It was mind blowing then and has withstood the test of time. The entire album is brilliant!
Mike Mills, a monster on the bass in his own right, a true melodic master, once said that whenever he was stuck for what to ply, he’d ask himself “what would John McVie play?” Wise words. Mac is tasty as hell.
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.
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.
New to your channel and really loving your in depth analysis of this great band and song. Very few reviewers are doing or have done this...breaking down a song and really listening to the story that's trying to be told by the artist. Yes, Stevie is a legend, NO ONE can touch her! If you REALLY listen to this song, you can hear Lindsey Buckingham answer back to Stevie with subtle hints of his guitar notes. It's incredible! In addition, the sections where Christie McVie brings in her lovely "ooooh" right before the chorus in the background is sublime and my favorite part of the track. I look forward to more of your video reviews and especially anything with this incredible band and Stevie as they're one of my favorites. Also, that's Christie McVie on the piano.
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.
Check out her singing on the song Rhiannon live 1976 The Midnight Special. She goes into a trance that will amaze you! as a note the piano and singing is the great Christine McVie also known as Christine Perfect. She played with Chicken Shack in the late sixties. A really great talent!
I again recognize your knowledge and ability to apply cultural references with emotional understanding is for me spot on, I could just be so impressed with your wide berth of knowledge makes you a stand alone reactor. Keep up the good work, there are so many times reactors frustrate me with thier lack of culture and relativity most just have a mixed-up understanding of how history effects art or in this case historical pop culture VS music put out at any given time.
They were an incredible musical group, starting in the late '60s. Yes, she's speaking to Thor McKenzie, whom she loved(s). It's her way of asking, do you really love me (where is your heart, do you even have one)? This one tune helped keep the album on Billboard at number one for at least 10 weeks in 1977. There were other tracks, as well of course. At least they helped Bob Welch. RIP Peter Green.
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
It amazes me on "Thunder" when Fleetwood hits the cymbals on the second beat. Wow.
The person it was written to was the guitarist in the band… Lindsay Buckinghsm
Right, don't forget the album Buckingham Nicks.
Would you consider reacting to the musical Hamilton. The music is incredible.
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.
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.
@@HollowGolem yikes what happened 😬 sounds like a horror story for a band
@@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.
@@HollowGolem One day the making of this album will be one epic movie
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
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.
Yeah, I agree, too. My first listen to him and am impressed.
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.
I agree 100%!
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 TH-cam, 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.
Totally agree and he hasn't discovered Steely Dan yet!
"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.
Ha, exactly what I said to myself! Great stuff...
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.
And Landslide
You made me laugh out loud with your comment.
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.!
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.
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.
He is an extremely underrated guitarist. He's so unique and the stuff he played was much more difficult than people seem to realize.
What he's hearing is a volume pedal Lindsey is using to do the swells
The whole album is amazing. The whole band is amazing, as one together or individually
Yes! Please do a reaction to the whole album
And the man playing the beautiful guitar licks is the man in the song.
"... 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.
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:)
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 band had an overwhelming talent level. They, and Stevie especially, bared their souls on this one. Great stuff!
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.
Her best
Don't forget their first hit in 1975, "Over My Head" with Christine McVie on lead vocals.
Christine's songs are my Fav.
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!!!
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.
Woah. Never knew this
This song from their 1982 tour…whoa. They’re basically arguing on stage.
I haven't heard this in so long. Her voice makes me cry
Yes
Rumours is one for your car. This is why it is so successful . It is all as excellent as this track. Very few songs dip below this standard
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
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
@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 th-cam.com/video/Sg2D8Uo_xVI/w-d-xo.html
@@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
An absolutely iconic voice, this entire album is just awesome.
I love heavier rock.... And this album!
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.
That base guitar is hypnotic as is the voice!
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 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.
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.
His bass is the way I like it. Old fashioned and thick
It’s really epic when you have your ex sing the backing vocals on the break up song you wrote directed at them…
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.
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!
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.
Yep, this is the record i put on to test turntable, speaker etc performance
With the guitar, the guy playing is turning the volume knob back and forth as he plays the riff.
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.
@@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.
@@MrDiddyDee On the live version of this song he's using a pedal.
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!
You had the proper reaction to hearing Stevie Nick's voice for the first time. The guy Stevie was talking to in the lyrics also sang background vocals for some of those lines. Iconic, one of the best recorded, produced albums ever.
You explained it beautifully. Her voice transports you to absolute heartbreak
I love the passion you have for this wonderful song. Great review for a great band.
One of the amazing things about this album is the tension between Stevie Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. They wrote songs to one another about their break-up, and each played on the other's song(s). Talk about playing through the pain. This is Stevie's version of the breakup, Lindsey gives his side in "Go Your Own Way" and "The Chain".
That incredible keyboard player is Christine Mc Vie. She is also adding that warm harmony in the background.
Fleetwood Mac has a long history as a band. Technically, they're 3 different bands. Originally, they were a blues band fronted by the late great Peter Green. At that time they had success with songs like Black Magic Woman, Oh Well, Rattlesnake Shake and The Green Manalishi. After Peter quit the band, they struggled financially, until they added Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. That's the lineup on this song.
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.
Got a video of it?
They were never married, but did have a many years long relationship.
Players only love you when they're playing. Great line!
Syed great reaction and obviously you are totally real. Love that you are into Dreams like we are. What a song.
I was completely in love with Stevie Nicks as a teenager. Actually, still am at 56. Such an amazing voice and a beauty.
Such an emotion song sung by one of the best female vocalists along with fantastic music, perfection!
And Syed I am totally with you regarding Stevie. She wrote this song pretty quick she said and what a voice.
This never gets old.
it's good to finally listen to someone who actually does a little homework on who they are reacting to. excellent album excellent reaction.
I love that you are so young and yet get the music.
I love Stevie Nicks. Her voice is so unique and her talent for storytelling is fabulous.
As I'm sure many people have commented, this is hands down one of the greatest albums of all time. 90% straight up masterpieces, 10% merely great. Your insight about everyone playing for the song is spot on. The 2 guys and 1 girl I play with decided to learn this album as a fun challenge, and we were blown away by how magnificently all the parts fit together to create the phenomenal songs we already loved. Nobody trying to be the star, everyone supporting each other, a truly perfect album. Great reaction!
Lindsay Buckingham played guitar and sang backing vocals on this song...written to him!
The guy she is singing about/to is the guitar player, Linsey Buckingham, who is a very talented guitar player in the finger-picking style. He also sings backup on this track, and writes songs, including a reply to this one. Lidsey was invited to join the band, but told them he would only join if Stevie came with him.
For all of the excellent lyrics, instrumentation, vocals, production, etc., in its pure essence, this is a master pop song that is 90% made up of two chords. The ability to do so much with so little has always boggled my mind.
Loving your interpretation! My best friend and I were still in grade school when we'd put this album on the record player and sing along with the lyric sheet. Then we'd put on Bob Marley's Rastaman Vibration. What a great time to come of age ❤ I just listened to the entire Miseducation of LH yesterday, too. Awesome 💕
Great reaction, man. Very nice to see someone going into the lyrics, vocals and instruments like you do. Keep it up!
You need to listen to them do "Landside" too. With just an acoustic guitar for accompaniment, her vocal is heartbreaking there too.
I fell in love with this woman when I first heard the Buckingham Nicks album. Something about her vibe and voice just shakes my soul. Still strong after all these years.
I'll add that Christine McVie is that piano in the background and she's on a par with Stevie as a singer and songwriter. They were great friends from the day they met and all the years since.
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.
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....
Please play "The Chain" from the same album. My favorite from this album. Great reaction and analysis of this track
Stevie is an amazing writer, eloquent, and like a fairy tale writer. And you are adorable (adorkable)
Syed: Please also listen to the ORIGINAL Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Danny Kirwan and Jeremy Spencer. It's the blues-infused band that started it all. Their albums Kiln House and Then Play On are wonderful.
I have a vinyl LP of the first Fleetwood Mac album simply titled Fleetwood Mac. Cover is a picture of an alleyway way with trash . Very bluesy. I can remember one track: Shake your moneymaker
@@kevinhumphreys1016 Shake Your Moneymaker = one of the GOATS. OHHHHH MYYYYYYYYY‼️‼️
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.
Fun fact re: Stevie Nicks, Rock n Roll HoF Fleetwood Mac, Rock n Roll HoF solo artist, Songwriting HoF. A true treasure.
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❤
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 crazy how differently we can interpret songs. Loved ur analysis. Great video again man!
Stevie Nick's is pure talent, her voice amazing. But the rest of the band's voices are also amazing.
I know I am late to the party but a really great reaction. Spot on. This is all about Stevie and that voice.
She was referring to Lindsey Buckingham playing the mean guitar and has a great voice. Either they broke up or in the process of doing so. She is one of the greatest singers ever. Inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame twice. Once w Fleetwood Mac other by herself. She was on 🔥 Fire and showed her rock side doing Rhiannon on Midnight Special in 76. This is thee version to check out. It doesn't get blocked. Best success on yr channel
One of the reasons I recommended music by earlier versions of Fleetwood Mac to you is because this line-up of the band and the album Rumors are so popular among reactors. Most listeners are impressed by Stevie Nick's vocals-for very good reason-but they often overlook the actual depth of her lyrics. Nicks is and was an incredible lyricist who parlayed so much of her raw emotions toward her on-again-off-again partner Lindsey Buckingham. Your careful attention to what she's singing about is only one of the reasons I'm enjoying your channel. I'm still hoping for earlier stuff, but I think we've left the Mac in your capable hands.
Another recommendation for a Hip-Hop fan: Steely Dan. Start with Black Cow. I think it will surprise you from the git-go! TURN IT UP!
Absolutely great job understanding Stevie and Fleetwood Mac. Love your review. New subscriber for sure
My favourites are probably Rhiannon and Gypsy, both showcasing Stevie Nicks gorgeous voice and delightfully instrumented. I react a similar way to a voice I enjoy, it's like a physical sensation. For best example of that feeling, though it might be a bit out there for you, is Cocteau Twins, the girl's voice is just absolutely insane. The stumbling block is that it's not proper words, they're just a vehicle for her voice, I actually really like it, think it's trippy. But she has such range, she can go from low murmur, to piercing falsetto, fragile waif-like, angelic, sexy, poppy, gothy. I call Elizabeth Fraser the Jimi Hendrix of vocals.
One of the greatest songs ever. The DJ’s of the day overplayed Dreams but it never got old. I love Stevie Nicks still.
The summer of 77 was a great time for me and this album was the soundtrack.
Well you now got a dose of the voice that broke every boys heart since 1970!!
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! :)
Just found your channel. Love the reviews, keep em coming! "Fleetwood Mac Rumors" was the first album I ever bought brand new from a store. I was maybe 12 years old. It was mind blowing then and has withstood the test of time. The entire album is brilliant!
Great reviews. Brenda MvVie, RIP, is the keyboard. She also has an awesome voice; se Songbird , You Make Loving Fun and many others.
Mike Mills, a monster on the bass in his own right, a true melodic master, once said that whenever he was stuck for what to ply, he’d ask himself “what would John McVie play?” Wise words. Mac is tasty as hell.
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.
Great reaction.. keep pushing my man and you'll have 100k in no time
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.
New to your channel and really loving your in depth analysis of this great band and song. Very few reviewers are doing or have done this...breaking down a song and really listening to the story that's trying to be told by the artist. Yes, Stevie is a legend, NO ONE can touch her! If you REALLY listen to this song, you can hear Lindsey Buckingham answer back to Stevie with subtle hints of his guitar notes. It's incredible! In addition, the sections where Christie McVie brings in her lovely "ooooh" right before the chorus in the background is sublime and my favorite part of the track. I look forward to more of your video reviews and especially anything with this incredible band and Stevie as they're one of my favorites.
Also, that's Christie McVie on the piano.
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.
Check out her singing on the song Rhiannon live 1976 The Midnight Special. She goes into a trance that will amaze you! as a note the piano and singing is the great Christine McVie also known as Christine Perfect. She played with Chicken Shack in the late sixties. A really great talent!
The Chain off Rumours is perhaps the greatest track Fleetwood Mac made, would recommend next.
"Well, who am I to keep you down?" 💔😭
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
The Chain maybe next for you. 😊 Her voice is amazing.
great voice, great review. that guy is standing next to her playing guitar - imagine the tension
You killed this reaction sir!
I again recognize your knowledge and ability to apply cultural references with emotional understanding is for me spot on, I could just be so impressed with your wide berth of knowledge makes you a stand alone reactor.
Keep up the good work, there are so many times reactors frustrate me with thier lack of culture and relativity most just have a mixed-up understanding of how history effects art or in this case historical pop culture VS music put out at any given time.
Thanks for another trip down memory lane 🎵🎵🎵
I love her voice one of the greats
stevie does have an incredible soft ballad voice and a great rock power voice
Be sure to take a look at early Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green. Try The Green Manalishi and Oh Well.
"Need Your Love So Bad"!
Great analysis bro. Spot on. 🎯👍🏽
They were an incredible musical group, starting in the late '60s. Yes, she's speaking to Thor McKenzie, whom she loved(s). It's her way of asking, do you really love me (where is your heart, do you even have one)? This one tune helped keep the album on Billboard at number one for at least 10 weeks in 1977. There were other tracks, as well of course. At least they helped Bob Welch. RIP Peter Green.
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
She was singing the song, which she wrote, to the guitarist in the band....
Spot on man, you're killing it, keep up the good work.. You're really tuned into the keyboards aren't you, well done!
So insightful... Right on track.
This kind of voice is as close as it gets to real magic.