Fun fact about Fleetwood Mac, they are named for the drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie, who also happen to be the only members of the band to have never changed.

Stevie is a sweet force of nature. Love her still. Beautiful mysterious woman.

What a great band, we miss Christine ❤

Silver Springs live from The Dance tour is one of the most important performances y’all will ever witness. The Lyrics! Written by Stevie after her’s an Lyndsey’s final fight. You will see after so many years, the love and pain remains between 2 that just can’t be together.

Stevie Nicks had an all time great quote, that may or may not apply to this performance: "I never met anyone whose life got better, after they started doing cocaine."

We who were privileged to be there…at that time, didn’t understand Stevie’s slurred words but we loved this song. I remember the fights that broke out over the lyrics. Took a long time to finally understand “when the rain wash es you clean you’ll know”. 😂😂

Great band and a top song from an outstanding album. Think they were at their peak here. That's not to dismiss the earlier stuff , pre Buckingham & Nicks joining the band, with the fantastic Peter Green on board they were a truly innovative bluesy outfit. If anyone is unfamiliar with the earlier stuff, check out "Oh Well", "The Green Manalishi" , "Black Magic Woman" and "Man of the World" , guaranteed superb listening .

On the studio version, they probably have more instruments backing them up for a fuller sound than on stage. This was really nice. I enjoyed the harmonizing. They really focused on Stevie instead of the whole group. I'd rather they all got equal time on camera or panned out so we can see them all at once.

Mick Fleetwood, the drummer and John McVie (Mac) the bassist

What is mind blowing is the fact that that this song she is singing is about the guitar player next to her, Lindsey Buckingham, after their breakup, yet there they are. They each wrote songs about each other following the breakup, some pretty clear, like Go Your Own Way.

The Rumours album, with Dreams as a track sold 40 million albums. I probably listened to it that many times since its release, whether I wanted to or not as you just simply heard it all over.

Took my daughter to see them about 10yrs ago and it was still incredible...

RUMOURS is a seminal album.

Mick Fleetwood is the drummer, Lindsey Buckingham played guitar, John McVie played bass, Christine McVie played the piano, sang and co-wrote many of their hits. Sadly, she passed about a year ago.

Please do the live version of Silver Springs from The Dance. It's amazing! Stevie and Lyndsey play out their out their love drama during the performance.

Stevie nicks is total eye candy

I agree that the energy is a bit off but Stevie - just so beautiful and perfect vocals. I was 7/8 years old when this song came out- it was so huge that it evokes memories of car rides with parents, the dials of a million different radios, probably thousands of needle drops on our turntable, countless dinner parties my parents had when they were still young & when it was still a thing among middle class families in the 70s. Grew up singing it.

That song took new life when that older cat went viral on his skateboard cruising down the ave. 😅

Rumours was recorded while all the band were going through romantic breakdowns, resulting in the best album they ever did IMHO

A 2 chord gem. All the emotion and atmosphere built around a G & F chords.

Yep. MAC Fleetwood.

Thanks guys. This is the best reaction channel imao. Have a awesome day and keep up the good work. Much love, because that is what fuels us.

Laa and Chee. You guys are always groovin!

It was great to hear the live version of Dreams from 1977. Try Sister's of the Moon, live from 1982 Mirage tour. Thanks as always.

Another gem.

This song live, at times has lots of space. Which must be difficult to achieve. It's nice to compare the two.

Hypnotized by Fleetwood Mac

Lindsey Buckingham most underrated lead guitarist of all time. No pick! Just fingers. Crazy!

Great reaction

yeah the name comes from (drummer Mick) Fleetwood and (bass player John) McVie.

So happy to have you point out the percussion genius of Mick! It is such a big part of their sound and no one ever comments on it. He is amazing!

Pleasure and blessed to have seen this group in their prime in 78!! And again when Stevie was starting Bella Donna tour and FM Mirage. Saw them again in 90s and Stevie recently. Love this group, especially the diversity but ever present bass line of McVie and percussion by Mick, they don't need to sing, they flow and are the glue of FM.

You two are by far my favorite reactors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Studio version is in my opinion a better version. Still all in all a great band. Excellent reaction fellas! Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

"Silver Springs" from The Dance concert dvd. Im gonna keep sayin' it till you do it!

First time ai saw them was in 1977 on their Rumours tour. A great concert.

The guitar sound is created by using a volume swell pedal to take away the initial attack and have it swell like a violin would.

I'm only part way through it but I think what you're talking about on the guitar is at some point he was doing volume swells. I could explain it all day long or you could just look it up on Wikipedia, but it's an art form in guitar playing all of its own. And it was a big thing back then, I think one of the most mind-blowing examples of it is Alex Life song with Rush during La Villa strangiato. But it really did get used a lot by the brave, and even Adrian blue used it with the later era of King Crimson like with the red album that came out in 1980 or whenever that was. He did some of that extremely well on there. And you have to understand too you can do this with a volume pedal, but the guitar plays I really like we're able to do it manually which was you use your pinky while you're playing and possibly even singing along, and you strike the string really hard where you roll the volume down for whatever pick up configuration you're on on your guitar, and then you artistically kind of roll the volume knob up, and it almost gives you the ability to talk like an animal or something. Usually it's pretty emotional.

Spot on boyz

Agreed on the live hook

yeah the band's named after Mick Fleetwood (drums) and John McVie (bass), the only ones left from the original band. Supposedly Peter Green (Black Magic Woman, Green Manilishi, etc) was the star & leader of the original band, but didn't really want to be so they named it after the other guys.

Lindsey and Stevie are on the outs here relationship-wise. Lindsey has moved up and is singing more to be noticed. Stevie's enjoying singing the lyrics because they're aimed at Lindsey 😀 Such a dynamic.

This song and all her other hits are the best from her Chicago 2008 concert, its on youtube in individual songs. She was hi as hell on this version.

All of their live performances are so great. I found the mix on this excellent. Check out the live version of "The Chain" from 'The Dance' concert.

I know what you mean about the chorus lacking vs. the studio version. I think it's the way the vocals are mixed. The main melody harmony is more buried in the live version because Stevie's not singing it. She has the high harmony so that becomes dominant as opposed to the main melody which I think is being sung by Christine.

Peter Green, who formed the band in 1967, after leaving John Mayall & the Blues Breakers, named the band after his drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie.

It all started in 1967 when Peter Green replaced Eric Clapton with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. Which also happened to include Mick Fleetwood and Christine McVie. The name of the new band came after Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie started recording. There was a lot of musical chairs happening also; members leaving or being replaced during this time too. The original members were Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, Jeremy Spencer, Bob Brunning, and John McVie (and who also, later replaced Bob Brunning). Danny Kirwan joined in 1968 as a third guitarist, then Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined in the 70's. (I hope that helps some) Here's a pretty decent video of Peter Green performing on stage, if interested. "Peter Green's - Fleetwood Mac - Oh Well (colorized)" (channel: Seedy Jeezus) 😏(hey I don't name these video's, I just copy what's there) Loved rocking with you two fellas, thanks so much for sharing.

This is the song that was on that viral video of the dude on the skateboard with the cranberry juice.

Funner fact about this band…this song, along with the entire album, was about the end of their romantic relationships… John ( the bass player and “Mac” in the band’s name) and his wife Christie McVie were splitting as were Stevie Nicks (lead vocalist) and longtime lover/collaborator Lindsey Buckingham (guitar) “Dreams” is her response to his needing space…

NICE ONE GUY'S!! Guitar 🎸 Player is working the volume with a foot pedal for the magic! Mr Lindsey Buckingham on guitar though may not (?) make my top 100 list (maybe) I still believe he is one of the most UNDERRATED!! He is probably the most Melodic full sounding players ever! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

Mick Ringo Charlie Karen are my favorite Drummers

I agree with the hook on this, saw them several years ago and didn't notice it then. Peace

How have you not done the live version of Landslide yet?!? The official remastered live video from 1977, specifically. It’s my favorite 😍

My favorite female singer songwriter thank you ❤

I've been to a lot of concerts in my life. I feel fortunate to have seen Fleetwood Mac not just once but three times. Mick Fleetwood is an amazing drummer. He always has an unique beat and definitely plays with power and crispness. Give a listen to "Sara" off their Tusk (Double LP) RIP Christine 🙏

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You really need to check out Lindsey Buckingham (from Fleetwood Mac) performing by himself and just an acoustic guitar “Big Love” his guitar playing for this song is mind blowing!!!! You won’t be disappointed actually just the opposite!!

Very good for live but it is an old clip. The drummer is Mick Fleetwood, the bass players last name is Macvie

Mick Fleetwood was probably the most underrated drummer of the 20th century.

Very glad you gents selected this video, it's the best I'm listening to music over 60 yrs this is one of my favorite songs ever!! Stevie is one of the greatest singers ever. Was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame twice once by herself other with Mac. Lindsay Buckingham next to her is a magnificent guitarist and a very good singer His hit song I'm in Trouble is great. Dig yr reactions. I'll subscribe 4 times hope it helps I have 4 channels.

You're right. The band is named after the rhythm section. Drummer Mick Fleetwood and bass player John McVie. It was original guitarist Peter Green who wanted the name. Peter hated being famous and didn't want his name in the name of the band. It's hard to keep track of the lineups. There have been 14 different ones. The one you're reacting to here is considered the classic lineup. Stevie Nicks-lead vocals, Lindsey Buckingham-lead vocals and guitar, Christine McVie-lead vocals and keyboards, John McVie-bass and Mick Fleetwood-drums.

Such a strong voice and easy on the eyes! and the band is pretty good LOL

In fact, I'd really like to see your reaction to Christine McVie's "Songbird." There is a live version on KZfaq - just Christine and her piano. It's a very simple but emotional and perfect love song!

Can you check out Fleetwood Mac “Silver Springs” from their tour called The Dance.

Great reaction ! My favorite band when I was a kid. Thought you forgot about them for a while. Glad you picked this live version Thanks .

That song is about her lover and musical partner, Lindsey Buckingham, the guitarist in the white suit. The way I heard it, he fooled around on Nicks, turned bitter and sarcastic when she moved on, and was eventually booted from the band for mocking her in public. That said DO SILVER SPRINGS LIVE!!! Nicks said it's her favorite song, and you get to see her tell Buckingham off in song, right to his face. You don't see that all the time.

6:46 Fleetwood Mac is the rhythm section - Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. In just a couple albums in, they're the only original members. Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined them for their 10th studio album, which they named "Fleetwood Mac" - same as their debut album in 1968. "Rumours", the album this song is on, is their 11th studio album.

Both Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham graduated from my local public high school (Menlo Atherton) in Menlo Park, CA. They're the American part of this British-American band! Speaking of Northern Cali music references, Creedence's "Lodi" and Steve Miller Band's "Rock N Me" call out a NoCal city and the region respectively. Both are also Top 10 songs by Rock N Roll Hall of Fame bands. Represent NorCal!!

Again, I always seem to learn something from you two during your reaction comments. This time it was with the drummng sequence, not a drummer but I kinda was following your comments. You two are very critical listeners and always add insight, TY for that. FWM, what can you say........... nobody has a right to be that talented! They take me to la-la land ALL THE TIME!

Lyndsey Buckingham is an amazing guitarist, notice he plays w/o a pick. The drummer is Mick Fleetwood

YEA!!! SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE!! Should do an album reaction to their Rumors album....I don't think I've seen that from you-guys, yet....LOVE THEM!! So MUCH drama in the band, tho....maybe it hurt - maybe it helped??? Who knows....but, everything they've put out was a gem, to me!!

Would like to hear you react to some Disco”one day 🤗😁😁😁

You sell the rest of the band when you concentrate on songs featuring Stevie. Don't get me wrong she's great but maybe reacting to the concert "The Dance" will give you a better understanding of how great they all are. You can't get the whole picture when you just look at them thru a one dimensional lens. You'll be amazed.🎼🎸🎵🎶👍

Mick just lost his famous restaurant in the Maui fire😢 Fleetwood, retired to Maui 😢

Brilliant song, great band, and as ever a good knowledgeable reaction. Any chance you could react to the script.. the man who won't be moved. If not I still love you. Take care and keep them coming.

Yes Fleetwood is Mick Fleetwood the drummer and Mac is John McVie the bass player.

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Really enjoyed this guys! A few observations in this listen if I may. Not a drummer so had no idea what Mick was doing but I always noticed the change on the studio version when the chorus kicked in. So thanks for explaining that. I always thought the vocals seemed to die on 'thunder' but l give them a pass as Lindsay is playing guitar, however the harmony is good. Speaking of harmonies l never noticed how great Stevie,Christine and Lindsay sound on together until this listen. So thanks again for a very stimulating reaction!

Like @georgetaxi said, you NEED to do the live version of silver spring. Stevie (singer) and Lindsey (guitarist) were a couple, and he cheated, and she sings this song literally directly to him during the performance. Stellar!!!

The studio version has Stevie singing her own backup track. The other singers are silent. Obviously, she can’t back herself up live. Still the harmonies are silk.

Mick fleetwood and John Mcvie = Fleetwood Mac

I have a reaction request. Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger. It’s one of my favourite songs from the 70’s and don’t see many reactions to it. 🫶

The reason It sounds better is because LIVE Music IS Better ! (Bumper stickers should be issued) 🙂

I agree that the studio version has more energy. Of course the band is incredible live but I always like their studio stuff better. So wonderful you guys are inspiring your family members to listen to new (old, lol) music!

Give a listen to the early stuff.

I agree, I thought the hook was lower energy than normal also.

The band was originally Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac , as they were all previously in John Mayall’s Blues Breakers. Listen to Mayall’s “ So Many Roads “ from the Hard Road album for incredible guitar/ horn powered blues ! Peter Green on Guitar after replacing Eric Clapton in the band .Y’all Be the Judge who is better !

Try Frozen Love from the Nicks/Buckingham album.

Hey La, a lot of bands were great live. Regrettably, Fleetwood Mac wasn't one of them. Saw them 3 times and wish I'd stuck with the studio versions. Stevie sings flat, their mix is always off, and you can see the drugs hampering her performance. PLEASE PLAY "MYSTERY TO ME" (studio version). I'LL PAY ANY AMOUNT. YOU'LL BE GLAD. We have very similar taste, so I guarantee this one.

If you want to see lindsay Buckingham at his best, watch 'big love' live.

🙏❤🌹Christine🌹❤🙏

If y’all ever react to Kate Bush, I hope you start with the song Wuthering Heights( original version). She was the first female artist to reach no 1 in the UK charts in the 70’s with an original composition. She’s a pretty brilliant songwriter ❤❤❤

It is a much lower energy rendition than the studio album. Still, it’s a beautiful tune and beautifully done.

Lindsey has a great picking technique and is using volume swells on this one. I like both their old and this era (lost me after 1st 2 with this lineup). I do not care for the in-between stuff. Just me.

Yeah , album version Stevie Nicks vocals are higher during the chorus, You are correct That live version doesn't quite hit that wow factor

There’s another live version of this that is MUCH better.

Just the Once by Metric, music video request plz ❤😊

If by hook you mean chorus, yes, it sounds better on the studio recording.

backing vocals on this version is ok

Stevie is uncharacteristically restrained here. As is Lindsay. Christine got one brief closeup on keys and backing vocals. John also mostly ignored, with his magnificent bass line. Mick at least gets some camera time.