Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Was definitely time to loop back around to some FLEETWOOD MAC!! Hope you guys enjoy the vid! What’s the next track we gotta check out by them?! 🔥🤟🏻 EDIT: Sorry for the wrong Album Cover!! Lol!

[@muriel2267]

Landslide is a masterpiece, it deserves a reaction 🙌🏼

[@peterquinones3522]

Get yourselves ultra hip - do some Sinatra!!!

[@marshall601]

FYI this one isn't off rumors. But McVie (the other female singer) has good vocal performances too, "You Make Loving Fun" and "Songbird"

[@jeffcoat1959]

Need to do "You Make Loving Fun" from the Rumours album. Also, "Never Going Back Again".

[@actorJSB]

Deeper cut but try Beautiful Child, mainly 'cause I want to see if you can get through it without crying (I can't...).

[@msfair3625]

"She is like a cat in the dark & then she is the darkness," is my favorite lyric of hers. So much imagery in one sentence.

[@radiodead745]

LINDSAY BUCKINGHAM “Never going back again “ with Stevie Nicks!! Guitar work is incredible to see!!

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

Guys, THIS was the THE SONG that launched Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks in to the aural stratosphere. This song was where her Welsh Witch persona derived: Unbeknownst to Stevie, at the time, when she wrote the song in late 1974, the song perfectly depicted the Goddess of Birds and Horses, Rhiannon (from Welsh Mythology). It was kind of a poetic premonition by Stevie, and she's never been the same since. Since 1978, she's had an entire album/soundtrack of songs written for an animated film called, The Song of Rhiannon, that's still in the works. I believe this single went to #14 on the charts, and stayed there for like 6 or 7 weeks, much to Mick Fleetwood's delight...it became one of the biggest reasons new and old fans of the band came to see them live in 1976 and onward. You guys should watch Fleetwood Mac's 1997 (The Dance) live performance next, to get the visual effect.

[@Beau_T_McBoatface]

Yah. What he said.

[@1BobsYourUncle]

Rodzilla Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks would go on to make more albums and go on tour, many of their songs to be played on the radio. In a lucid dream by Stevie she saw that if they sold albums prior to going on tour fans would know the songs when they were performed. Stevie sang some songs, others she didn’t. After having an erotic dream one night Stevie was inspired to write “Tusk”. All the songs on the Fleetwood Mac albums are performed by Fleetwood Mac.

[@Serai3]

Writing this song brought Stevie to the Goddess, and she's been with us ever since.

[@badkitty4922]

@@Serai3 I'm hoping that, since then, she's also realized how psychic she is. Much Love, Light, and Strength to you.💖💖🙏🙏💪💪😘😘😘🙋

[@Serai3]

@@badkitty4922 Wow, what a hateful, disgusting response. Please take your syrupy "wishes" and go fertilize the flowers with them, because they're obviously bullshit.

[@artiewithers6980]

See the 1976 See the 1976 Live version. Stevie spits this song out.

[@lilymcallister9751]

The one from Midnight Special is probably the best live performance ever captured. It takes this song to 11.

[@brendonmclernon8904]

And Buckinghams guitar playing is off the charts

[@jeffreyglasscock9333]

She nails it.

[@brentsnavely424]

Agree -- there are some live versions that are amzing where Stevie does vocal solo that is bluesy and mesmerizing. And takes this song from an excllent song into an amazing song

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

@@lilymcallister9751 This version is even more intense. It's blocked on KZbin. www.dailymotion.com/video/x2n5e5w

[@pauld9948]

You will always know Stevie Nick's voice right away it's so unique, love her!

[@Meandmymirror]

Best female vocalist ever in my opinion

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Most singers are like that ... Janis Joplin, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald, and the perfect voice Alison Kraus,

[@zzremington]

“Don’t Stop” from Rumours is a must, it’s one of their most played songs by far and is a phenomenal tune - a song of hope and great vibes for sure.

[@6point8esspcee68]

Stevie Nicks was Drop Dead Gorgeous. Still looks good.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

Young Stevie was maybe the best looking woman I've ever seen. Facts.

[@MagravatorMag]

My best friend looked like Stevie. We didn't have any problems picking up guys. 😁

[@carolynjanesutton4932]

Amazing voice!

[@geol1936]

I still have the '76 Creem magazine with Stevie on the cover. Iconic look.

[@Veggamattic]

I heard that even her friends think she is nutty.

[@midnightfury7267]

It's nice to hear a song that you have heard for years and took for granted to see you guys listen with fresh ears is like me discovering it all over again. Brings warmth to my heart💗

[@ToddLedbetterIRL]

I don't know why John McVie gets over looked and sometimes bashed. I don't get it. The bass was this whole song.

[@wonderfulhumanbeingwithagr6381]

Yes, actually the bass got me in this song.

[@justinestes6400]

His bass playing on The Chain is phenomenal too!! I always look forward to that little solo he plays right before the big finish. I don't know the technical term for big finish. The crescendo ending??

[@1964Yovra]

Great vocals, guitars and harmonies, built on one of the finest rhythm-sections in the rock business!

[@Cr0vv56]

Have you seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6nJqZZ7fZ2SedE John and Lindsey playing acoustic!

[@northlander4370]

You are right Todd , the bass is everything in this tune !

[@joemaurone7923]

"It felt 'witchy'"...hah, the live video has her introduce it as "a song about a Welch witch..."

[@joemaurone7923]

@@koopasteve You mean Welch's ISN'T made by witches? Next, you'll be telling me Keebler Cookies aren't made by elves...;P (You're correct, of course.)

[@jjgriffmn]

This song is not from the Rumors albums! It’s from the self titled albums released 2 years prior!

[@arrow5deb]

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac was re-released in 1978, along with the single "Rhiannon" which peaked just outside the Top 40 at No. 46.

[@Green-Lyon]

It actually didn't make the "Buckingham-Nicks" album either as it was written in '1974, one year after the release of that album in '73. A version was recorded live in Alabama and does appear on some CD's (which I think might very well be bootlegs.) It can be heard here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHWroZakfayMoa8

[@jeffreywilmot3798]

Also known as their "white album" like the Beatles. Somewhat similar cover but Rumors is a cream color.

[@urbangrouse]

Was gonna say that until I saw you said that.

[@metarzan6553]

love the bassline and the punchyness of the drums. it's such a nice groove.

[@thirty2wins]

Mick Fleetwood is one of the best underrated drummers...his class on this track is amazing...She's a welsh witch who stole your soul.....Rhiannon!!

[@StanleyRodgers]

Mick always had an unexpected approach to how he composed his parts. Super unconventional. I always loved listening to his playing.

[@ejohnson3837]

Mick is incredible live

[@joebrown5120]

Lol...that’s what Neil Fallon of Clutch was getting at in “Sucker for the Witch”

[@richrogers299]

Anyone who knows music and rhythm sections knows what a monster drummer Mick Fleetwood is. Mick Fleetwood and John McVie were the best rhythm section in the business.

[@loulou8456]

Fleetwood Mac are in my blood forever! Unique and just awesome! Saw them live 12 years ago, in Glasgow, and it was beyond outstanding. Have had their songs in my head since the 70s. Love seeing your reactions guys. Thankyou for sharing their music.

[@poluxsaurus1454]

The line you hardly hear on the fade out is where she starts building up in live performances. Totally wild, a whole different experience.

[@SciPunk215]

"It felt witchy, almost." LOL, maybe because it's a song about a witch. I guess that's points for the composition the song.

[@lisakaz35]

Isn't this Greek mythology, though, as in "taken by the wind" is Zeus?

[@ClassicStreetIron]

Actually, it's about a Goddess.

[@SciPunk215]

Well Stevie Nicks thinks it's about an old Welsh which. Type "Rhiannon Fleetwood Mac Live 1976" into KZbin's search engine. It should pull up a great version from The Midnight Special.

[@clifftarrance]

"I heard she had all the '70s boys drooling" Can confirm

[@floorticket]

And all the girls doing their hair like her. A couple years before Farah Fawcett made it famous.

[@rundoetx]

She was hot!! (she ain't bad now)

[@jaimegarcia6114]

She did that!!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Some girls too! Even straight ones!😝😉

[@ammie8659]

Met her in Hawaii in 1975. You guys would have liked what she was wearing-a completely transparent black thing with nothing on underneath.

[@darrens2558]

This song is about a Welsh witch, Stevie takes on her personality and style in concert.

[@nathanweiss5174]

Polyphonic did an excellent video on this a couple months ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGTFY32JrKljrq8

[@standandeliver8376]

Ah yes, I think she said that when introducing it live once. I'm pretty sure she didn't mean it literally though - probably someone she fell out with who happened to be Welsh.

[@darrens2558]

I've actually seen that before, yes it's excellent and very informative.

[@darrens2558]

Stan, Rhiannon is actually a Welsh literary figure. A witch or goddess.

[@lisaw5604]

That is true. The name comes from a book Nicks read called "Triad". It's a fairly good read.

[@brucelavoie7333]

I realize you don't want to do a reaction to the same song twice but I would love to see how you two react to their live Midnight Special performance of this song from 1976. They were really starting to hit the peak of their performance era at that time and she really digs into that performance. Seeing you watch them play would be great: Mick's drumming, Christie on keyboards, John McVie on bass, and Lindsey Buckingham's ripping guitar solo, to say nothing about Stevie's vocals. S-tier all the way. If you want to do a second song compare that performance to the acoustic Landslide from The Dance in 1997. Older and more mature but just as good.

[@legionofbarry]

Classic tune for sure with exceptional musicianship. Tasteful keys from Christine McVie, awesome guitar from Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie's vocals are hot, perfect harmonies BUT the rhythm section is the driving force. John McVie's bass lines and Mick Fleetwood's drums are insane throughout. Top notch stuff.

[@scottjswenson]

Lindsey has to be one of the most underrated guitarists of the era. Granted, there were some pretty talented people making music in this period, but I'd put him up against any of them.

[@dannyharris2041]

I saw Fleetwood mac in 76 in Austin Tx and then saw Stevie solo in 78. Both shows were great,she sings like an angel!

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

Hey guys, you've got the wrong album cover displayed… Rhiannon was on their previous, eponymous album, from 1975. Rock on! :)

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

Was gonna say same thing... mac mac album.

[@RicoBurghFan]

The two albums were like a split double anyway so don't fault the boys!

[@racinnut77]

I was just gonna say :-)

[@Steve_Stowers]

@@RicoBurghFan I had them together on a double cassette, so I don't always remember which song is on which album.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Yea the 75 album still looks almost the same with the white back drop ..

[@jeffstevens4262]

My God what a band. Each one were masters of their crafts, and this album in particular was one of the greatest ever made. It's a classic, even 40+ years after it was made. That's a sign of genius.

[@darkfieldmpls]

I'd like to recommend Linda Ronstadt. One of the great vocalists of the 70's. At one time Linda was the best selling female artist and had many huge hits in the 70's. Her original backing band was The Eagles, yes my dudes, those Eagles. Her 1974 album Heart Like a Wheel is a stone cold classic. I recommend starting with her amazing cover of the Little Feat song Willin', or Dark End of the Street both from Heart Like a Wheel. The big hit from that album was a track called You're No Good, also a great track.

[@jchampboston]

She is THE BEST!!!!!

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

Agree. The 1974 live version of you’re no good. It may be the best live version I’ve ever heard.

[@marthalowe1556]

AGREE!!!

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Linda was my first crush. Thanks for recommending her! Of all her albums my favorite is Get Closer or Simple Dreams, although I first saw her live at the Back in the USA tour.

[@sketchesinsand8593]

Actually, her original band was the Stone Ponies. Different Drum from that era is one of my favorites of hers.

[@rhiannonbamping8257]

Always loved this song. Didn't know it existed til I was in college. I'm actually the only Rhiannon I know that is older than the song/ not named for the song.

[@loosilu]

Oh, she was a looker for sure. She had an amazing look.

[@heatherk1200]

She continues to influence fashion. I'm 51, when a 20-ish clerk asked what length & style skirt I was looking for I said "formal Stevie Nicks." Kid went to a rack and pulled 2 skirts & 3 dresses for me to try!

[@rexvisitor44]

She was lovely but I was partial to Linda Ronstadt back in the day.

[@ChrisHyde537]

rexvisitor44 Either could have sang to me in the shower.

[@TacomaPaul]

Saw them at Hec-Edmunson Pavilion (basketball arena) at Univ. of Washington in 1980. One of the rare times where you could put hands on the stage at chest level. Roses were being thrown, and I handed one up to Stevie. She bent down, kissed me on the cheek, and said, "Thank you, love." That was the end of THAT night ! And it was during "Sara". Was and still is my fave Mac. THERE'S a good tune !

[@regina3743]

“It’s a song about an old Welsh witch,” Stevie Nix.

[@fredhall6525]

"Whenever I Call You Friend" with Stevie and Kenny Loggins was a big hit back in the day.

[@wreckingKREW1]

So was John Stewart's "Gold" with Stevie on backup vocals. She was in huge demand then,shame she trashed her voice due to Mac's non-stop touring off of Rumours and Tusk. Not totally,of course,but she definitely lost some of her range around 79-81.

[@fredhall6525]

@@wreckingKREW1 Great song in its own right.

[@MariaClaraBruno]

This is the first time I’ve watched a video of you guys (actually just discovered this), and its amazing to see such a good reaction to my favorite band (also my favorite song, and my fave tattoo lol). Great video, guys, Im in love

[@Detroit_Bullet]

One of the best songs of all time. I'm 56 and love to see new generations discover songs that I heard the day they came out. I saw that you two reacted to Boston, and Rush also, but you need to hear (if you haven't) another rockin 3 man band; "Triumph" Their song; "Lay it on the Line" is a classic. I highly recommend it, and in seeing your tastes in music, I would bet you'd love it. The video has 14,600,368 views

[@robertneves1116]

you guys need to go way way back with Fleetwood Mac with Oh Well

[@simply_psi]

Especially part 2 so beautiful

[@mrgmusicclass]

Green Manalishi is my jam

[@michaelz9892]

Yes....that was the best Fleetwood Mac period.

[@stratocruising]

@@simply_psi Absofuckinglutely. It is must hear music. I could get jealous of someone hearing it for the first time.

[@LANPartyAnimal]

The original Oh Well with Peter Green parts 1 and part 2. Lyndsey never played the second part.

[@p.j.d.8199]

They still sound just as great in person, because I've gone to my first show in 2015 and the 2nd show last yr, my 25 yr old daughter loved it

[@179cpv]

Try “Second Hand News” if you want a more upbeat Fleetwood Mac song. Also consider some Christine McVie songs like “You Make Loving Fun” or “Say That You Love Me.” Other good Stevie Nicks songs include “Landslide” (another mellow classic) and “Gypsy.” Back in junior high, my bedroom was a shrine to Stevie Nicks 😍

[@jeffmorse645]

I would love to see them review a Christine McVie song like "Say That You Love Me"

[@mariefc8504]

I saw them live at the Oakland Cow Palace in the late 70's. When Stevie walked out onstage, the entire sold out stadium lit up with camera flashes and lit matches. In those times, you couldn't go anywhere without hearing their music. You really need to check out "I'm So Afraid" live '76 - Rosebud HQ Version. Mick Fleetwood is on fire in this performance, and Lindsay Buckingham's guitar performance will give you chills. Rock On!

[@StatsJedi]

The one-word title brings it ALL back for me on either of these two: "Sara" and "Tusk", both S-tier in my book.

[@McClellan71]

I second "Sarah"

[@alexisr5199]

This song rocked the world for many, many years. Everyman wanted her and woman wanted to be her.

[@audriewitek6297]

Rhianna is a Welsh witch who commands the light and dark of day and night with her animal companions; especially horses!! Love hearing music with you guys!

[@supermariogamer9319]

Second Hand News and Silver Springs I highly recommend for you guys keep doing what you love rock on💖🤘

[@rubenbrouwer1288]

For silver springs I would even recommend the live version

[@sophiecat14]

I'd love to hear their thoughts on Second Hand News. Such an overlooked FM track!

[@richardpierce7819]

These folks are pros not amatures and shredding is not always needed. Stevie is a phenomenal singer and a very mysterious woman she always has been.

[@garylarue3899]

Great reaction. Try a Stevie Nicks solo outing called Edge of Seventeen. The live version is great.

[@tonybrien1107]

Guys you need to go back further and check out Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac. "Black Magic woman" "Oh well" "The Green Manalishi" "Need your love so bad"

[@davidpost428]

the song just rolls and their sound, especially here, is seductive. you analyzed and felt it real good - definitely something I would swoon to: ths group with such powerful and driving songs too.

[@markharris5107]

When you go to Linda Ronstadt, start with "Long, long time" which is beautiful and shows the emotion her voice carried. You'll be hooked.

[@jamesbenton8347]

Goose bumps every time. And she does it by just singing the melody-no histrionics.

[@Tomlinsky]

Buckingham's subtle layering of guitar parts for studio tracks is the stuff of legend.

[@mgrich0007]

Love to see the live 76 version on Patreon. It won’t disappoint you guys!

[@82metalchic]

Love how you guys just dit there and truly listen to the music. So many reactors like to talk during the songs and miss such.

[@SSHitMan]

Oh no you did the studio version! Please do the live version from the Midnight Special! The studio version fades out at "dreams unwind, love's a state of mind" but live this is where the song really kicks off and Stevie does her Stevie thing lol you have to watch it!

[@frankmarsh1159]

"The Chain" "Second Hand News" "Go Your Own Way" "You Make Loving Fun" "Never Going Back Again" "Silver Springs" "Crystal" "World Turning" "Monday Morning" "That's All for Everyone" "Tusk" "Hold Me"

[@jjh2456]

Don’t forget “Dreams”

[@isabellasilvercase3621]

Yes crystal

[@baerhomburg6447]

man you guys r just waaay too hip and cool. thank you for offering an escape and sanctuary. God bless you!! PEACE!

[@rickhamlin5733]

Lindsey Buckingham was a very underrated guitarist...’You Make Loving Fun’ and ‘I’m So Afraid’ showcase his talents.

[@donniemoder1466]

Can't believe you have never heard this song before. The bassist is the unsung hero of Fleetwood Mac.

[@davidgaines9892]

One of your best breakdowns of a timeless classic to date. Some excellent observations from both of you. Great song. That said, my personal vote for the band’s best track (and Stevie Nick’s finest vocal performance) is the haunting “Sara” from 1979’s “Tusk”. Talk about being put into a trance! Cheers, fellas! 🤟

[@smilerpink]

Fleetwood Mac was a late '70's monster. Incredible personal (4 of the band's five members were couples) and musical chemistry. You hit the group's high spots: Fleetwood's drums, Buckingham's guitars, harmonies of Buckingham, Nicks and Christine McVie. All of those pieces plus consistently strong songwriting.

[@gaymer07]

The 5 members dating is what made this album incredible. They all were fighting so worked on this album.

[@tccharleston8669]

One of the most "different" songs by Fleetwood Mac was Tusk (album's name also). At one point they have the USC marching band in the song. Also from that song was a huge hit Sara (very laid back song with beautiful vocals). Another great song is Landslide. More vocals than anything. Beautiful song though. Just not "musical". Just an acoustic guitar.

[@Live2swim]

Yeah, that Tusk is creative.

[@oomogoo5161]

Rhiannon was a character in Novel about a Welsh Witch or Queen that Stevie had read and then sat down and wrote the lyrics to this song.

[@davidpost428]

You guys were Right ! I saw a video where just before she started singing she said: "This is a song about an old Welch witch." !!!

[@rollojetson5626]

Great album..... then. Overplayed to the point I can't stand it too often now. Still great. But pre- Buckingham/Nicks was my favorite Mac. Check out Then Play On -1970. The Peter Green years and after the that The Bob Welch years. All great Mac incarnations.

[@TheTrojanman83]

“Hypnotized” is a really smooth tune.

[@barriekelley2241]

I would recommend Without a Leg to Stand On from the Buckingham Nicks album.

[@thomastoups3451]

Fleetwood Mac were true lyrical wordsmiths. Their lyrics were every bit as important as their musicianship.

[@jimfrederick3907]

Fun Fact: Jimi Hendrix wrote "Foxy Lady" about Stevie Nicks when she was a back-up singer for him!

[@michaeldavies4871]

That’s utter crap. Although Buckingham and Nicks group (Fritz) opened for Hendrix and Janis Joplin, she was never a back up singer for either. That song's lyrics were inspired by either Heather Taylor, who later married Roger Daltrey of the Who or Lithofayne "Faye" Pridgon, Hendrix's girlfriend in the mid 1960s.

[@jimfrederick3907]

@@michaeldavies4871 I saw the interview with Jimi Hendrix where he stated how impressed he was with her singing... It is on the internet

[@the_lola_lougo707]

Have you guys done any of Stevie Nick’s solo songs. Edge of Seventeen !!

[@cirenosnor5768]

Jim Frederick - You’re right it’s on the internet and apparently Jimi didn’t write the song about her, he *dedicated* the song to her. Of course this article could be inaccurate as a lot of articles are now. However dedicating it makes far more sense to me. ultimateclassicrock.com/stevie-nicks-jimi-hendrix-song/

[@michaeldavies4871]

Jim Frederick - uh huh, sure. Still isn’t about Nicks.

[@taavi2983]

You should listen to "Rhiannon Live from the Midnight Special 1976" with the extended outro !

[@proudarmymom8657]

Also looking to hear some Little River Band “Lonesome Loser”

[@straycatttt]

Dudes, she’s on the cover of the Rumours album if you want a glimpse of her beauty. Teenaged girls dressed like Stevie/ Rhiannon when attending concerts. This song was quite a sensation back in the day.

[@gotomymostpopularvideo3235]

Truckin’ Grateful Dead is something like you’ve never heard before💀✌️☮️

[@marshall601]

+ Althea, Friend of the Devil, Brown Eyed Woman, Touch of Grey

[@gotomymostpopularvideo3235]

Marshall Howerton definitely! All of them are great!

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

Uncle Johns Band, Sugar Magnolia

[@gotomymostpopularvideo3235]

BlackSmokeDMax Both are great! Wanted to start with truckin because i think they will get a good first impression from that one

[@Forestien]

Yeah, some dead would be good. So many to pick from... Fire on The Mountain does a lot for a 2-chord song. Casey Jones is quintessential Dead too.

[@Two4Brew]

I got to see them on this tour...really a special experience as I got to chat with Mick Fleetwood at a reception after the concert.

[@paulk9985]

Some people are commenting that "what makes the song" is the bass, or the keyboards, or the guitars, or the keyboards, or the drums. It isn't just one thing, or two things or any individual. It is the magic of these five people... simply put... Fleetwood Mac.

[@chriswren5045]

Love your analysis! Fleetwood Mac's music all kicks ass!

[@phillsmith9255]

I would like the guys to go back to the original days of Fleetwood Mac, with Peter Green, I would say try out 'Man of the World' or 'oh well', a lot bluesier then the later incarnation.

[@triciadevine1831]

I saw the concert which introduced Stevie Nick's and Lindsay Buckinham. She prefaced this song by saying it was about a Welsh witch...I love that you totally picked up on that. And yes, she was the epitome boho hippie chic, longs skirts and scarves and gorgeous.

[@djm4457]

Gentleman: The BASS! It makes this song what it is. It actually carries the melody.

[@LeftHandedGuitarist]

Nice video, guys. I always liked Fleetwood Mac's restrained sound. A shame that Go Your Own Way was blocked (I've had issues with that song, too). Did you like that one? Also, are you guys going to get back to any more Queen?!

[@michaelmalone3089]

Yes of course they are left hand guitarist!......great king rat please 😊

[@GratefulZen]

Mick and John are incredibly sync’d on drums and bass. Have been playing together for 50+ years. Would love to hear your reactions to the Peter Green era of Fleetwood Mac, especially Green Manalishi and Oh Well(Parts one and two). Keep rockin’, guys!

[@davidh.8798]

Glad you mentioned Lindsay Buckingham, because I think he's one of the most insanely underrated guitarists of the classic rock era.

[@blemelin]

Didn’t even mention that genius melodic bass line that propels and structures the song. Give some props to John McVie!

[@triciadevine1831]

I saw them in concert in Denver right after Buckingham and Nicks joined, and this was her first solo song. She introduced it by saying, "This is a song about a Welsh witch" and then she had her beautiful dress and scarves and those moves. Beautiful.

[@markjacobsen8335]

You need to do early Peter Green era Fleetwood Mac - "Oh Well" put them on the map back in the 60s.

[@Quegi-mp1pw]

This was from my generation and find it hilarious that there are people who have never experienced this music.

[@johnpbh]

She's on the front of the Album so you cn see what we were drooling over... Really great breakdown of the song and as you say, it's adult. Subtle would be another word I would use for it.. Love it.. Keep on Rocking.

[@rdr61]

There are definitely a handful of songs that define the 70's and this was one of them.

[@brucebrown73]

Their “Mystery to me” album was a great album, pre Stevie Nicks. They had many before her. Keep it Going was a great song. Emerald Eyes also was memorable more mellow, Keep it Going more dynamic.

[@gp8209]

Frank Zappa - City of Tiny Lights ELO - Sweet Talkin' Woman, Turn to Stone Tragically Hip - Nautical Disaster

[@dvsreed]

Check out Rhiannon Fleetwood Mac Live 1976 from the tv show The Midnight Special. The live version has a harder edge, stronger baseline, that guitar solo you were expecting here and Stevie Nicks going off. Shows that Stevie was more than the soft edge you hear with songs like Sara, Landslide, Dreams, and and studio version of Rhiannon. She could rock out with the best when she cut loose

[@ShaneP]

We'll be waiting for the Midnight Special version...

[@susanball692]

Great reaction, guys! Loved it and love that you're circling back to FM. I would love to see some more female performers on here. There's a mood and feel to women-centric music of the 60s and 70s you don't get anywhere else. You did Heart's Barracuda on Drunk Reaction and weren't impressed. Give them another go with Magic Man. The sensuousness of the lyrics and instrumentation will affect you like no other. Amazing song from a young woman's perspective. Others in the comments have mentioned Linda Ronstadt. Yes! Her voice is sublime and her songs are the best in Southern Rock with elements of grass roots oldies. Favorites include When Will I Be Loved, You're No Good, Blue Bayou, and Long Time. I also saw The Pretenders further down the list. They are a must for lead singer Chrissie Hynde, the group's instrumentality, and lyrics. Try Middle of the Road for a great banger! There's also the rock goddess of the late 1960s - Janis Joplin. For the ultimate in blues rock, not much beats Piece of My Heart. It's raw, banging, and just awesome! For a bit more mellow grooving Janis, try Me and Bobbie McGee. The lyrics put you right beside her and Bobbie and the music drives you home. I've always loved Because the Night by Patti Smith. It's seductive and timeless. And for the best in storytelling lyrics, Carly Simon tells it exactly as it is in You're So Vain. These are just a few suggestions, let's see what the rest of the community thinks.

[@baerhomburg6447]

i never realized one bit, at all, how sophisticated this song is. we took music for granted by then. i know i did!

[@kimbercole2657]

Spot on adjectives to describe this song, i also have used hypnotic, now that you all have reviewed this song you must watch the version on you tube that says its the official music video, its an extended version and Stevie blows it out!! Also please get around to reviewing Gypsy, its a banger! lol

[@ricklally]

Stevie Nicks introduces this song sometimes saying "This is a song about a Welsh witch". Good call you guys spotting the witchy vibes!

[@paulaharvey5020]

You two are awesome, so mature and appreciative of many genres. By the way, this song is named after a Welsh witch called Rhiannon. Keep up the reactions.

[@nancymartineau-bauman6018]

You need to see the 1976 live Midnight Special version of this song. Stevie goes all out in this one, especially at the end. Great version.

[@rocketgrowthstrategiesdigi4535]

Like all the 70’s teenage boys, yeah Stevie (the Welch Witch with her lace outfits) was the dream. But the Fleetwood Mac song you should check of is one by Christie. It’s the song that closed their shows with just her on the piano (sometimes Lindsay would accompany her, but best with her alone). That’s “Songbird”. It send a chill down my spine just typing the name here. It is truly one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. And Christie is perfect for it.

[@1957PLATO]

You guys get it in every way. The meaning, the mood etc.

[@BlindManifest]

The siren song analogy is sooo on target - Stevie Nicks has the evil seductress vibe that could make you do bad things. I remember when the Rumors album came out a few years later during my senior year in high school - everyone was wearing it out at the beach during graduation - you could not go to a room anywhere where it wasn't playing on an 8-track or portable 'record player'. Fleetwood Mac had us all spellbound at the time. None of us knew that the band was at a point where they could have killed each other if it were not illegal - but the resulting tracks show the tension and add to the depth of the music. Good review.

[@pmularz8411]

Have to make note, the 60s and 70s artist are who they are cause of their drive. If someone like Stevie or Boz Scaggs were on the American Idol as if they started out in their careers today, they might have made the audition round by today's standards, but someone like me who grew up on all these artists that you are now experiencing, it was totally cool to hear new and unique ways of singing and playing that makes them legends in their own right. I am so happy I didn't know music thru American Idol

[@pmularz8411]

I mean they may not have made the audition rounds

[@derwoodbowen5954]

Stevie really gets into it live. For your own entertainment you should watch a video of the band doing this live. I promise it is worth it.

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

Awww yeah you're feeling Stevie's vibe which is beyond magical. Great ear Alex, this song was written by Stevie, she says it's about an old Welsh witch. If you're feeling beyond "lost in the sauce" then you totally get the emotions Stevie put out there. Fleetwood Mac has been very successful at being so free with their artistic skills . Goosebumps, chills all the good stuff is what you're going to feel. The saying "Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe" is so true. Stevie is beautiful inside and out, a gypsy soul and as free spirited as you can imagine. She was at times thought to be a witch, but a good witch indeed.

[@MoTruth-o9e]

So here's the thing...the 70's gave us EVERYTHING. You guys are evaluating individual songs from the album "Rumors" and that's cool...you're doing a great job. But for those of us that lived back then, the whole album was a "you can't go wrong" proposition. And while you are listening to Fleetwood Mac, you want something different...put on a Lynyrd Skynyrd album and THAT whole album is dope. Then go to the Doobies, then Bob Seger or Aerosmith...not just one or two songs, entire albums. Back then...we didn't have I pod or I this or that or phones....we had ALBUMS. So much talent, and it is great to see you guys appreciate it as much as you do.

[@bobgoranson2206]

The rhythm section on this song is just frigging superior.

[@222wylie]

You guys need to play the 1976 version of Rhiannon....Stevie is phenomenal ...it's live ...best performance ever. Takes the song to another level.

[@peterpowis4145]

love Stevie Nicks! i think all my favourite songs of Fleetwood are the ones she wrote! She also did some great solo albums! I love her song "Rooms on Fire" and also "Affairs of the Heart" and "Seven Wonders|" she wrote for the band...