Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (Live)

[@kmaccod]

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.

[@mojobag01]

A name was needed after a recording session that John Mayall had gifted them. The Singer/Guitarist Peter Green insisted on the name rather than his own. A remarkably humble man and one of Britain's most beloved guitar gods.

[@cazgerald9471]

@@mojobag01 The story I heard was they didn't have a name when Green made use of the gifted studio time with Fleetwood and McVie. Green named one of the five songs they recorded together "Fleetwood Mac". Green convinced Fleetwood to form a new band, McVie was unsure. Green recruited Jeremy Spencer on slide and Bob Brunning on bass. Their initial gigs were billed as Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac featuring Jeremy Spencer. After a few gigs, McVie committed to joining the band replacing Brunning. Their first album in 1968 on Blue Horizon has both Fleetwood Mac (name of the album) and Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (name of the band) printed on the record label. The back cover lists the songs under the heading "Fleetwood Mac" and the band members under the heading "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac". Bob Brunning is credited for playing bass on one track. The US release on Epic only indicates Fleetwood Mac on the record label and the back cover contains the songs under the "Fleetwood Mac" heading. Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac and the list of band members is absent (at least the copies I've seen).

[@BooSpencer]

I believe Peter named it that way so when he left the band the name would not have to change.

[@fgilroy50]

Fun fact. I saw the original Fleetwood Mac at the National Stadium in Dublin in 1970.

[@CharlesDuchein]

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.

[@srt8rocketship241]

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

[@jogischulz2576]

What a great band, we miss Christine ❤

[@tonic8945]

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

[@TexasMagnolia]

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.

[@patriciosuau9479]

PERFECCIÓN ABSOLUTA. La gran madriguera musical desde los 60,70 y hasta los 80 sentaron las bases de la verdadera música de calidad que nunca morirá y en todas las corrientes musicales. Lamentablemente, no se repetirá.

[@BrixtonTone]

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 .

[@doobthews]

oh, and don't forget Hypnotized! 😋

[@bastos2702]

Peter Green was fantastic

[@Tijuanabill]

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."

[@georgetaxi8179]

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.

[@sandymiller3577]

Probably my favorite by them.

[@Jude_196]

AMEN to THAT!

[@alexakl6445]

Yes, The Dance has several really good performances

[@mrnobody9104]

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

[@yellowtruckproductions7502]

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.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Mac comes from the Mc (mac) in McVie, right? They had the band before Stevie and Lindsey joined, thus Fleetwood Mac.

[@kjsfl386]

You forgot Stevie Nicks

[@kjsfl386]

And Lindsey Buckingham. A tremendous guitarist

[@yellowtruckproductions7502]

(slaps head) Oh dear, my bad! @@kjsfl386

[@LadyRustedKnight]

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”. 😂😂

[@mikekremposky]

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

[@robertalker652]

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.

[@daveg3917]

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

[@verapena9465]

One of my favorite ❤

[@matthewwilliams8606]

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

[@danielwalker1538]

Hypnotized by Fleetwood Mac

[@bitfenix90]

RUMOURS is a seminal album.

[@inmyhouse11]

Stevie nicks is total eye candy

[@324cmac]

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.

[@jimwillride]

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.

[@wentibbetts7833]

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.

[@tjmasson1013]

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

[@willowvee5844]

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

[@stevedahlberg8680]

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.

[@classicrocklady6288]

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!

[@carol-mariefleming8689]

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.

[@rk41gator]

Another gem.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

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

[@jimmymcintyre7944]

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

[@cazgerald9471]

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.

[@elevenbucks5682]

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.

[@allendixon7700]

I believe you're right, that old old flightwood Mac with Peter green Peter green and all that yeah, excuse me, alright, please don't ask me what I thank. You might not give you the answer to won't mind

[@seancromwell327]

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

[@ML-un1oi]

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

[@bobbmars]

Mick Fleetwood / Drums ...John Mc Vie / Bass and Christine Mc Vie - Vocals - Keyboards...Christine's Voice is also amazing when she sings Lead Vocals ...also listen to Earlier Fleetwood with Bob Welch on Vocals - Guitar..(Bare Trees Album) Child of Mine /Spare Me a Little /Bare Trees /Sentimental Lady - Also Mystery To Me is a great Album....Hypnotized

[@allengray5748]

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 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@tsully4368]

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.

[@pegajense]

My favorite female singer songwriter thank you ❤

[@jamespurvis8880]

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

[@genecase9464]

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

[@seancromwell327]

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…

[@flubblert]

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.

[@MB-pw9mf]

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.

[@mamaflush9945]

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.

[@stuartjones4543]

Great reaction

[@oldskool4612]

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 🙏

[@josiepkat]

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.

[@timb9525]

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

[@kennycamaro2361]

Laa and Chee. You guys are always groovin!

[@steveblomerth]

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.

[@BarryPetit]

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.

[@jst427]

Spot on boyz

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

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.

[@Jude_196]

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!!

[@yellowtruckproductions7502]

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

[@simonkirwan6548]

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.

[@bleubaker]

Agreed on the live hook

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

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.

[@Pait728]

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.

[@glennburch1081]

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!

[@mmcreads]

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

[@ernestpacheco8148]

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 .

[@patticampana9458]

Yep. MAC Fleetwood.

[@joecarcione6636]

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!!

[@proudarmymom8657]

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!!

[@stevebiddell2839]

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!

[@frankingenito]

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.

[@davidmckain7674]

Mick Ringo Charlie Karen are my favorite Drummers

[@glenngotling657]

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

[@johnnyd5285]

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

[@shanedesselle2590]

🐐 🐐 🐐

[@victoriapowell6318]

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

[@robinstarkey6071]

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!!!

[@cheyenneshere07]

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

[@Titus77]

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

[@Mannymoe7]

Mick fleetwood and John Mcvie = Fleetwood Mac

[@jenniferfoster1692]

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!

[@cre8tivone]

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

[@stevechicklis8270]

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

[@shellycasbeer3775]

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.🎼🎸🎵🎶👍

[@-Sherri-]

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 ❤❤❤

[@barriehull7076]

Kate Bush began writing songs at 11. She was signed to EMI Records after Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour helped produce a demo tape. In 1978, at the age of 19, she topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks with her debut single "Wuthering Heights", becoming the first female artist to achieve a UK number one with a self-written song.

[@Dios67]

Try Frozen Love from the Nicks/Buckingham album.

[@kebabzx]

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. 🫶

[@annieandjessiethedog]

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.

[@MrRabbit43]

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 !

[@Theutus2]

lol they are coked out of their minds

[@johndrx165]

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.

[@onemotherpucker]

😎👍

[@rigs6874]

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

[@mikelogan5629]

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.

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

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

[@26shedan]

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

[@roberttanner5093]

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

[@jeffmaltby6185]

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

[@jasonfive6]

You gotta react to THE CHAIN live in LA 1982!!!!!

[@danconroy8293]

Give a listen to the early stuff.

[@GGLee315]

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

[@mjm5081]

🙏❤🌹Christine🌹❤🙏