"She is like a cat in the dark, and then she is the darkness". Sheer poetry. Chills.

"RHIANNON" live at The Midnight Special (1976) is the version The Fam wants to see. Mind blowing.

Rhiannon is a song about a Welsh witch. I fell in love with Stevie when I saw this on The Midnight Special.

Someone else has commented about a must see live version. The Midnight Special is a whole different ballgame with this one. Watch it already.

My sister-in-law, Rhiannon, was named by my mother-in-law after this song. Great song.

The live version of this from 1976 is one of the greatest live performances on KZfaq !

You guys have our permission to do a reaction to the live version of this song. We wanna see it!

I would highly highly highly recommend watching this Live version from 1976 it knocks the spots off the studio version

When I saw Fleetwood Mac in concert back in the day Stevie Nicks introduced this by saying, "This is a song about a Welsh witch". Great song, great reaction guys. This particular line up of Fleetwood Mac is actually the third distinct version of the band. The original Fleetwood Mac was fronted by an English guitar player called Peter Green. Most people have no idea that Peter Green wrote the song "Black Magic Woman" and Santana's version is a cover. Green also wrote "Green Manalishi With the Two Prong Crown", which Judas Priest would later cover. Both are good selections to give you a good idea of where Fleetwood Mac began. Then there's the Bob Welsh period of which the song "Hypnotized" is the most emblematic. And that leads us to the Buckingham and Nicks era. That was when they relocated from England to southern California as well. When Mick Fleetwood (drummer) offered Lindsey Buckingham the gig with FM Buckingham told him that he and Stevie were "a package deal". Fleetwood wasn't too sure about that, but wanted Buckingham enough that he eventually agreed. And the rest, as they say, is history 😎🤘 I really appreciate sharing your journey through the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times.🤘 Do more Rush. "Cinderella Man" by Rush would be great 😃👍

The live version from “Midnight Special” is a must witness. She explains this song is about a Welsh Witch.

Stevie Nicks wrote this on a piano with help from her boyfriend, Lindsey Buckingham. At the time, they were recording as Buckingham-Nicks and about to release the track on their second album, but they joined Fleetwood Mac instead and recorded it with them. Nicks started writing this song after reading the book Triad by Mary Leader. It is about a woman who believes she is being possessed by the spirit of a woman named Rhiannon. There are themes of mythology and the occult that Nicks used in her song along with the name.

First heard this song on the radio way back in 1976. One of my all time favourite songs.

Asia & BJ, you’ll love their "You Make Loving Fun" and "Silver Spring" !!! (for songs 8 and 9 from them). "Silver Spring" must be done live from the 1997 Concert 'The Dance'. The tension between Stevie and Lindsey is palpable!

Most rock groups are very distinct in their production. Fleetwood Mac is definitely in their own BJ. You hit the nail on the head... I know y'all are in the Big D, I pray you're 🙏 alright..

There is a live version in which Stevie goes into beast mode. (Midnight Special) It is incredible.

Ya I agree must watch live version. She puts her all in it

Yes The Live performance on the Midnight Special show IS HISTORIC !! a must see !

You really need to do the Live version of Rhiannon from 1976... It is so much better.... I think it was on The Midnight Special...

So my name is actually, honestly Rhiannon. As such, I can say that, yes, you said it right. I can also let you in on some of the few things I know about Rhiannon. Originally, she was a Welsh goddess. However this isn't the intent of the Fleetwood Mac song. Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon was inspired by a book Stevie Nicks read in which a woman was possessed by a witch named Rhiannon. So, the song is about a witch named Rhiannon. Makes sense with lines like "She is like a cat in the dark and then she is the darkness". However, music is always up to be interpreted by the listener, and what it means to one may be completely different than what it means to another. So thanks for doing my song 😂 always look forward to hearing more from y'all 😘🐈‍⬛

The live version is a must see

There is a live performance where Stevie says that Rhiannon was a Welsh Witch.

Love Stevie nicks. Her songs remind me of great times hanging out with my older sister while she's listening to Fleetwood Mack/ Stevie nicks music. Appreciating the time spent with my older sister. Most older sisters don't want their younger sister in their room😂 I sure miss hanging out with her♥️

Stevie said in a midnight Special-song was about a beautiful Welsh witch,i named my daughter Rhiannon one of her favorite songs

This song dominated the radio my senior year in college. Another great Fleetwood Mac tune!✌️❤️🎶

Yep, Fleetwood Mac are very much their own thing. From their Peter Green origins as a British blues band, to a jazzier, eclectic sound when Bob Welch took over lead guitar and vocals, then Buckingham/Nicks join the band on December 31st, 1974 and the rest is history. It's the only major act I can think of that's founded around the rhythm section. The drums of Fleetwood and the bass of McVie (Mac).

You absolutely need to do the live version of this, just so we can experience the Stevie Nicks Howl. That woman can wail. Also good tunes are Go your Own way, The Chain, Heck the entire Rumours album, not a bad song on it.

When asked about the vibe that Rhiannon inspires Nicks said, “[…] when you feel like you see a seagull and she’s, she’s like lifting up. Well that’s, that’s Rhiannon” (Jim Ladd, “Innerview,” 1976).

Fleetwood mac are awesome, Stevie's solo hit "stand back" is also a great song & choice for a reaction from 1983, she wrote it inspired by Prince, she called him up & told him & he came to the studio & performed the synthesisers on the track although uncredited, it's also worth mentioning that Christine Mcvie's songs of Fleetwood Mac are also exceptional songs "songbird" & "Little Lies" with Christine on lead are great choices.

The best rhythm section of all time. BJ is again, as usual, spot on in his analysis. You can walk on that bass and drum line it’s so thick

Yep, the live version is the one to watch. 💞

Simply one of the very best rock albums of all time. Harmonies are sick, writing sicker, this and every song on the album is special. In my top 10 all time albums.

if you get to see her performance of Rhiannon on Midnight Special she goes like crazy !!!!!

Stevie used to introduce this as a song about a Welsh witch...very mystical and dreamy.

In other comments, the “Midnight Special” performance was mentioned. At the beginning of that performance, Stevie announces that “this is a song about an old Welsh witch”. 🧙‍♀️ ♥️✌🏼😎

I don't know what it is about women with raspy voices but we love them. I never get tired of FM. 🎶❤️🎵🎼

My middle name is Rhiannon because of her and this song. The song is about a witch in a book she read. I get to see her live in Tampa October 25!!!!! She is a badassssssss one of the GREATEST ever and only female to be inducted into the hall of Fame twice!!! Listen to all her music

I always thought this song was about someone who was your ultimate fascination, available but unattainable. And if you did get to love her would she be what beguiled you or would she just disappear. Instrumentation and production are exemplary.

Gotta love Fleetwood Mac but their live performance on midnight special in 1971 is incomparable to this version, it is awesome, Stevie and all the band were so great!! Awesome!

Wife here..Grew up listening to Fleetwood Mac...Such a Magistic AND Enchanting quality!

Simply one of my favorite groups....love their music.

Was hoping for the LIVE version where Stevie gets her "Janis Joplin" on at the end.

Do you know how many people I knew from the 70s and 80s who named their daughters Rhiannon? OMG I knew like 7 from the same little same town I was from. Great song great reaction.

It's amazing what music a band can make when everybody in the band is sleeping with each other and resent and hate each other for sleeping with everyone else. lol

We are huge fans of Fleetwood Mac and named our daughter Rhiannon (in 1998). And she absolutely loves the spiritualism and mysticism of Stevie Nicks. "Rhiannon" was the name of a fictional Welsh Witch, inspiring the song lyrics.

I was 1 when this released, but grew up hearing it to this day. One of my father's favorite groups.

1st Fleetwood Mac song I ever heard. I was in love from the 1st few notes. Stevie Nicks says it’s a song about an old Welsh witch. Two things that deserve mention. Sometimes you have to listen carefully to appreciate Christine McVie’s keyboard genius. This is what gives a lot their music that ethereal, mesmerizing, hypnotic effect. The other thing is Lindsay Buckingham’s guitar. To call him a virtuoso is an under statement by orders of magnitude. The intro to Rhiannon is a perfect example. Besides the fact that he doesn’t use a pick, which is unique for electric guitar, he creates and plays some of the most simple sounding, but actually very intricate pieces imaginable. In this song he’s actually playing 2 parts at the same time. The main riff with his index and middle fingers and a bass line with his thumb. Try playing it and you soon discover that it’s hard as woodpecker lips. If you’d like to see a demonstration/tutorial that shows just how much is happening, check out the link below. Much love ❤️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcd4fcl90dzWemQ.html

Midnight Special is what everyone wants, but any live version is the way to go with this song. Stevie really goes off, and extends the last part of the song.

An amazing, haunting, melodic epic about a WITCH!!! So glad you guys picked this one. Stay safe and stay awesome.

I chose Rhiannon-Mae for my daughters name because of the song. The name Rhiannon itself has a special definition. The song has great meaning. You can find Stevies explanation from a few interviews and books. I'm a huge Stevie and Fleetwood Mac fan. Even though im 37. My best friends dad as well as my mom were always playing Fleetwood Mac old and new(so many live versions are great)When I heard Rhiannon the 1st time, it's what made me lovvve them. I was in 4th grade and had heard plenty of the Mac but Rhiannon solidified it. Years later I knew I'd have a Rhiannon if it was a girl. A queen, a goddess, magical, enchanting as well as Stevies meaning- a "white witch" -good witch, does no harm but she's aware of her power, takes to the sky like a bird in flight(what a boss)... and she's a character in a book that Stevie read. In the book, Rhiannon is a spirit that has taken over womens soul/body- then an exorcism. ( kinda Like a woman can take over a man/woman spiritually and more. Mesmerized?). In the mythological meaning Rhiannon is a Goddess maker of birds(steed) . Ppl blacked out when she'd arrive, and more. There is a "song of Rhiannon " that 3 birds sing. The mythological meaning, she supposedly did not know when she wrote it. So it's like it was meant to be. The first thing was Stevie saw the name, thought it was beautiful and went from there to Mick, he agreed. And so when I found out Rhiannon-Mae was a girl, I cried because I was so happy. Weirdly- I still can't listen to the song without at least tearing up. So far, she's fulfilling the meaning of the name with the bat of her eyes to her daddy, her independence and free spirit . Tmi? Sorry lol. Your review popped up and this song is why I pushed play🤣 I enjoyed it so I'm deffinately watching more. Not sure why there's a big line through my comment showing but it's not mine.

Mic Fleetwood lays down the solid beats with fills that are perfection

My favorite song by the greatest band ever. 🐐 🐐 🐐

Fleetwood Mac's rise. Self titled nick named the white album. Great album, came out when I was 10 back in 1975. But then Rumours, in 1977, junior high school and Fleetwood Mac was cemented as one of the biggest and greatest rock bands of the 70's. Three singer song writers one of the greatest guitars in rock n roll, great blues keyboard, and a one of a kind rythem section. Oh, and this song is about a witch and a heartbreaker.

Rhiannon is a Welsh witch 💙🎶✌️

Anything by Fleetwood Mac is awesome! Love Christine Mcvie but damn Stevie has that gypsy type voice that is so mesmerizing...

Per Songfacts Stevie Nicks started writing this song after reading the book Triad by Mary Leader. It is about a woman who believes she is being possessed by the spirit of a woman named Rhiannon. There are themes of mythology and the occult that Nicks used in her song along with the name. Nicks did not know the story of Rhiannon the goddess until after she wrote the song, but she felt the lyrics fit that story as well. She told Mojo magazine December 2013: "It wasn't until 1978 that I found out about (Welsh medieval prose tales) Mabinogion and that Branwen and Rhiannon are in there too, and that Rhiannon wasn't a witch at all; she was a mythological queen. But my story was definitely written about a celestial being, I didn't know who Rhiannon was, exactly, but I knew she was not of this world." The goddess Rhiannon rode a white horse and traveled with three birds that had healing powers. The birds appear in various Celtic symbols.

The 1970s!!!! The AM and FM radio airwaves were FILLED with great music brought by some very imaginative and talented artists and musicians who REFUSED to be pigeonholed!! We did not have to search very hard to be hit by great music! We were spoiled!

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. Their album "Rumours" (1977) has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in history. All the songs on it are great. They had many hits such as "Don't Stop", "You Make Loving Fun", "Second Hand News", "Over My Head", "Say You Love Me", "Tusk", "Think About Me", "Sara", "Hold Me", "Love In Store", "Gypsy", "Oh Diane" etc.

The song "Rhiannon" is about a "Goddess/Welch Witch" She is easy to fall in love with she is hard to keep that's why it says Who will be her lover ? She has the control over someone's heart she is hard to forget and her life has no answer even though she can pick her lover she's hard to commit... Listen to the "Dance" tour from MTV that's the best version of the song I'm actually named after that song she has a rough love life Stevie Nicks got the idea for the song while being in Aspen Colorado she got the name out of a book...

This version is beautiful but I recommend you watch the live performance of Rhiannon on the midnight special show and watch Stevie sing her heart out ❤️

Rhiannon is a Celtic Goddess and her name means Great Queen, she is not a witch as Stevie portrays her in this song. She possesses a set of magical birds who can soothe the living into a deep slumber or awaken the dead from their eternal sleep.

When she sings it solo tour she said this is a song about an old witch.

This has been a very iconic Fleetwood Mac track. The most well know speculation is “Rhiannon” is a mythical welsh witch.

Terrific song. Stevie is one of a kind.

Wow BJ got this one. When you mention gypsy vibe that's it! That other things you said about their music is spot on, they're a genreless music group with a mystical persona. AND they literally have a song called Gypsy. Recommend it be next considering:)

I was graduated from college in May of 1976,and immediately went to graduate school in State University of New York in Buffalo,New York ,as a Ph.D student in Medicinal Chemistry.😊😊😊

Fleetwood Mac's studio production is the cleanest I've heard.

Rhiannon is a Celtic legend, actually. She was a sidhe (pronounced SHEE like banshee) queen, like Galadriel from Lord of the Rings - like really, Tolkien based the elves on legends of the sidhe. And Rhiannon even fell in love with a human lord & left the faerie realm to marry him. She didn't give up her power or immortality, though, and good thing, too, because Pwyll was a schmuck who threw her under the bus in the WORST way, so she cursed his ass & went home to faerie. Now she's an immortal demigoddess queen & their son is her loyal champion, but the dumb fucking human who couldn't be worthy of her is a ghost with nothing but the knowledge that he threw them away. Stevie Nicks was really moved but that story & feels a deep spiritual connection to it that really comes across on the song. What you were talking about, about the vibe of "stay away from her" is because in the story, Pwyll begs Rhiannon to forgive him, and for that stretch when all these old stories were sanitized, she did, and they lived happily ever after. But in the older versions, the ones that were resurfacing in Stevie's day, what he did was too much. It was really powerful for Stevie Nicks to find a beautiful old myth like that & then at the end, the beautiful, powerful enchantress who's suffered so nobly says "sorry ain't gonna cut it, I'm outta here." That she had the self love & self respect to not forgive, to refuse to accept what was done to her & enforce consequences for the betrayal, but she also didn't go the cliche vengeance route. So yeah, it's a warning that a real woman will fuck you up - if you're dumb enough to lose her, you're not getting another shot. You'll regret that the rest of your life.

Rhiannon was a Welsh witch ,. Stevie herself is very witchy like. That's why I love her 😍

you can watch on u tube ,she herself says the song is about a "witch" dabbling the occult , Gypsy vibe you mentioned is funny Fleetwood Mac has a song called "Gypsy" i think you guys would love, written by Stevie , she always felt she says kinda like a gypsy ,,,great post ,,great tune,,peace

Very good tho the best version is on the Midnight Special in 76. Stevie was on 🔥 Fire 🔥! I guarantee you both will really dig it! Keep up the good work. That video hasn't been blocked yet.

Stevie introduces this song as a song about a Welsh(part of England?) witch.

It's a story of a old Welsh Witch.....I've been a fan since 1979✌️✨️⚘️

If you really want to hear a Fleetwood Mac song that puts you in that gypsy trance, you should listen to their song "Gypsy." Between Stevie's vocals and Lindsey's guitar solo at the end, it's one of their best.

Rhiannon is my daughter’s name. Love this song.

One other thing….as nice as it is to just HEAR this, when you SEE Stevie perform it, it’s a whole other experience entirely. She’s very hypnotic in her gestures almost otherworldly.

Stevie was something special back in those days.

30 Nov 22 RIP Christie McVie, 79 "You make ❤️ Fun"

Classic!!

Watching Asia read the words and react is priceless! And B.J. you are 100% right about the ''Gypsy vibes''! There was a rumor when I was growing up in the '60's and '70's that Stevie Nicks dabbled in ''witchcraft''. She certainly made you think that in some of her presentations of their songs anyway! Great y'all!

They debuted this song on The Midnight Special

It's brilliant that BJ said this song has a gypsy vibe because Stevie Nicks is the ultimate gypsy.

You need to see the ‘76 live Midnight Special performance - mind blowing.

Like people say down in the comments the midnight special live version is on another level a must see

No autotune….TALENT.

Stevie Nicks kinda' fancied herself as some kind of "White Witch/Gypsy" when she was young.... looking back, maybe the cocaine , booze and partying had something to do with it, lol anyways, very talented and she is famous 'cuz millions bought it hook, line and sinker and more importantly, we all bought Fleetwood Mac records.... another great reaction guys, thumbs up!

Rhiannon is a Welsh goddess of horses and the 'otherworld' or middle earth, who is associated with both the moon and sun. She rides a white mare and is accompanied by three magical birds known as 'Adar Rhiannon.' It is believed that their song can awaken the dead and lull the living to sleep for seven years. Some scholars believe that Rhiannon is the Welsh manifestation of the Gaulish horse goddess Epona and she is linked with fertility, regeneration, feminine strength and enchantment. Got it ? :)

Rhiannon is a Welsh goddess, often taking the form of a horse. Her name originally meant "Queen"

Yes, live version

They were lucky enough to have three very competent lead singers. Stevie Nicks is perhaps the most visible as a solo artist, but Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham both contributed immensely to the group sound and dynamic. Check out "Over my Head" and "You Make Loving Fun" to hear the smooth pipes of Christine

Rhiannon is about a woman who believes she is possessed by a woman named Rhiannon who is most likely a witch.

You've got to see the live version of this from 1976 when Stevie Nicks goes off!!!

Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac is the true Fleetwood Mac. They had something special. R.I.P Peter Green and Danny Kirwin.

Check out the Original Fleetwood Mac black magic woman an old classic.The Original Fleetwood Mac is a compilation album by British blues rock band Fleetwood Mac, first released in May 1971.

Y'all need to do "Don't Stop" live with the USC Marching Band ! 👍👍👍

Can't wait, till Asia, and You hear "Never going back"! If I haven't already missed it.

Stevie is my fave... since 70's.

This is 1 of my absolute favorite songs ever ❤️

Always listen to the album version first which you did so congrats!

Stevie says in a live version that this song is about a Welsh witch. Welsh are people from Wales.

Asia, I’d LOVE to hear you cover this. Your voice is incredible - and like I said before, drop the effects. Your voice, like Stevie Nicks’ , can stand on its own.