Fleetwood Mac - Songbird (FIRST REACTION)

[@neillenet291]

R.I.P. Christine

[@lesblatnyak5947]

🙏🍁

[@davidcohen4595]

AMEN!!

[@jamesdalton8539]

R.I.P. Christine, a true legend in a legendary supergroup! We just lost her a few months ago!

[@goldenruletv7301]

R.I.P. Christine......so good and so loved.

[@victoriataylor6741]

When everyone was talking about Stevie, i was all about Christine. R.I.P. Such a lovely voice.

[@joesemo4038]

So sad that she is gone.........RIP, beautiful lady.😪

[@MaddyReactions]

😞

[@keithmoore8702]

RIP Christine McVie..Much missed and irreplaceable in Fleetwood Mac

[@wolfe6220]

Christine, in a way, was overshadowed by Stevie Nicks. Stevie, who was a bit more flashy, appealed to many fans... I prefer Christine's smooth, warm voice.

[@jamessweet5341]

They were great friends to each other.

[@sixslinger9951]

Christine was always my favorite

[@garyarnett1220]

Christine was their keyboardist and co vocalist since 1970, until her recent passing a few months ago. My heart broke then, and missing a piece since.

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

I feel the same way 😢💔

[@mschack63]

Fleetwood Mac was my first concert in 1977. May God hold her in his hands. Rest in peace Christine

[@davidgreer4615]

i saw them the same summer ('77) at the cotton bowl in dallas, tx.

[@beerex7483]

David, I saw them at the same concert, the Texas Jam. I had it in my head that was in '79? They came on just at dusk after The Little River Band, Joe Walsh, and whoever the one other band was that year.

[@timothycrouch7815]

around the same time...Saratoga Springs, NY

[@birch5757]

What a beautiful and unique voice. RIP

[@charlesc7950]

R.I.P. Songbird angel. 😢

[@actor451]

So grateful that we had Christine in our lives.

[@jjh5374]

It’s not hyperbole to say that Christine McVie always makes a song better. Whether she’s the featured singer bringing her breathtaking melodies, or supporting with her lovely background vocals, she was a treasure that we all got to enjoy. I love, love,love her songs and it’s a joy to watch you experience her talents.

[@MaddyReactions]

Definitely

[@nadermansour7487]

Greetings from China @jjh5374 Her and Emmylou Harris could sing harmonies to recordings of crashing cars and the sound would be elevated.

[@yourkiwimate]

@@MaddyReactions thank you, do a reaction in 20 years please, bless you

[@johnmeggers5059]

I saw the Rumors tour, and after a couple of rousing encores, Christine came out on stage alone and did this song to send everyone home relaxed and in peace. One of the best shows I ever saw.

[@ralphcossairt1476]

Fleetwood Mac had many great songs....but I always considered this song as their 'most beautiful' song. Christine has a unique voice that is so soothing. I truly enjoy your reactions...Maddy...YOU ROCK!

[@richardbarth7734]

John McVie said in an interview that, while on tour, he and Mick Fleetwood would always watch this (concert closing) performance, every night, and would both be crying, every night...

[@mrysedeers]

Beautiful

[@johntremmel3949]

I’ve seen them 3 times 1st time in 1978 r.I.p Christine Mcvie

[@gazoontight]

Stevie Nicks herself said that without Christine McVie there can be no Fleetwood Mac.

[@paulshoup5805]

over and over from the live album is the best r.i.p Christine

[@Jmyth44]

Maddie, I’m from the US you have to start listening to the Fleetwood Mac songs that are written by Christine McVie the songbird there are many !

[@MarcVanLaere-zr5im]

Christine was a beautiful person. I miss her. RIP

[@davidrodenkirk5561]

Her voice always hits right in my soul. Never have to wait it goes directly without any pause.😎

[@kevinvernon5851]

I saw Fleetwood Mac several times and they always closed the show with Songbird. Christine was married to the Bassist John Mc Vie. So sad we lost her this year.

[@kevins9120]

Fleetwood Mac is a great rabbit hole ... such a treasure trove of hits. RIP Songbird

[@peterlewis5151]

Especially the early blues band created by Peter Green in the late 1960's Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac...

[@weldonbailey1005]

Christie McVie...classy lady. RIP. Was fortunate enough to see Fleetwood Mac in concert 3 times in my teens. Mark

[@adolfomcasasjr4668]

Its been a year we lost a songbird. Ms. Christine RIP my angel

[@59elgreco]

Saw them in 1977 in Norfolk Va. with Kenny Loggins. Favorite songs "Landslide" "Go Your Own Way" and Christine's masterpiece "Songbird"

[@jeffyoung801]

I saw them in Norfolk in '82 I think with Men At Work.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I walked down the aisle to this song. ❤️❤️❤️ I've seen them six times.

[@richardwiggins7831]

Fleetwood Mac was my first ever concert IT WAS AMAZING, early 1973 song REMEMBER ME, again Christine shines..RIP SWEET LADY

[@MaddyReactions]

🤍

[@loveloochay]

🎼🤍🤍🤍✨️🤍🤍🤍🎼 .. so Maddy .. this is a beautiful, timeless , heartwarming song performed by the beautiful Christine McVie .. this was always a crowd roaring thrill at every show she performed it with Fleetwood Mac. She was in the band before Stevie Nicks , but she still was able to shine. She has more great songs where you can hear her unique voice. Keep searching my friend. 💘💘💘💘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ .. love it 🎼

[@David-j6r5i]

Christine was an angel sent from from above, her beauty and her voice

[@davidellis5141]

Lovely song & lovely memories. Thank You Christine Mcvie 🎹

[@KenChawkin]

Christine McVie was one of the main songwriters for Fleetwood Mac and usually performed behind the scene. In a BBC Desert Island Discs interview she told a story of how she "wrote" Songbird. She couldn’t sleep, and an unknown song was in her head. “I had to play this song. It was as if I’d been channeled or something!” It came to her at 3 in the morning. “The whole song, complete, chords, words, everything within half an hour,” she explained. Fortunately, she had a piano in her room, but no tape recorder. So she kept playing it without sleeping for fear of forgetting it, until she went into the studio at 9 o’clock the next day to record it on a two-track tape. “I just felt as if it was a universal kind of prayer or something. I just don’t know where it came from. This never happened to me since or before.” ‘Songbird’ would arguably become McVie’s signature song. Originally released as the B-side to ‘Dreams’ in 1977, it ended up on Fleetwood Mac’s world-conquering 'Rumours' album. It wasn’t her biggest hit for the group, but the ballad was a frequent closer at Fleetwood Mac concerts, especially after McVie rejoined in 2014.

[@patriciapendlbury2603]

There were 3 main song writers....her stevie and Lindsey. They're voices were completely different to each other yet they blended so beautifully. Each one of them were so different to each other yet they brought something unique to the table.

[@BlackfiguresSAD]

Never went to that concert. Never seen Fleetwood Mac live. But I have seen Christine (Perfect) live with Chicken Shack in the late 60s :)

[@pjg58x]

Fleetwood Mac had many members over the years since the late 60s. The constants were founders Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass. They started as a blues band but evolved into a pop/rock band in the mid 70s.. The “classic” lineup which had the most success and all the big hits and who most people think of when talking about Fleetwood Mac is Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckungham and Stevie Nicks. That lineup was together from about 1974-1987. After that the members would leave and come back several times.Again with Mick and John being the only members in all the band lineup variations. That classic lineup reunited several times. Christine, Lindsay and Stevie wrote and sang all the band’s famous songs. Interesting fact, when the band was looking for a new guitarist in about 1974, Mick Fleetwood asked Lindsay Buckingham to join. He said yes but only if his girlfriend at the time Stevie Nicks could also join. Lindsay and Stevie had recently recorded an album together. Mick reluctantly agreed. So Stevie was almost not a member.

[@neillenet291]

So many great Fleetwood Mac songs. RHIANNON, OVER MY HEAD, THE CHAIN, LITTLE LIES, SILVER SPRINGS, LANDSLIDE, GO YOUR OWN WAY.

[@kurtsaxton823]

All of that is Stevie nicks and Lindsey Buckingham stuff, Christine McVie came before both of them.

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Christine Mc Vee had a great voice and played a great piano. She passed this year. R.I.P. Christine

[@steveebisuzaki2538]

We miss you Christine. Maddy this song is one of many that was the soundtrack of the coming of age of a very special time growing up. This song is so melancholy when thinking of that time and friend no longer with us❤️🙏

[@petemartin295]

Christine McVie - Fleetwood Mac's best singer, best songwriter and the glue that held the band together. RIP Christine

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

RIP Christine McVie. I have seen them twice. Loved Christine, she was very modest but very talented. Christine wrote many of the group’s songs. Christine Prefect joined the band in 1971 and Married the Base Player John McVie, they later divorced. Prior to that Christine was the vocalist in a band called Chicken Shack. They had a minor hit in 1969 called I’d Rather Go Blind which was a hit for Etta James in 67. Sadly Christine passed away in November 2022 at the age of 79😢

[@AA-nb2gy]

R.i.P to this incredible talent and one of of our most beautiful human beings. I really hope God is satisfied. Missing this great woman!

[@toddodell2904]

I grew up listening to Fleetwood Mac and it’s still one of my favorite bands.

[@kgurnee]

One of the best lyrical songs of all time IMO. RIP Christine 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dagmar.6954]

Another great song written by the late Christine McVie. It was on Fleetwood Mac's album "Rumours" from 1977. It has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in history. All the songs on it are great. "Go Your Own Way", "Dreams", "Don't Stop", "You Make Loving Fun". "Second Hand News", "Gold Dust Woman", "The Chain" etc. Other songs from other albums are "Over My Head", "Say You Love Me", "Landslide", "Tusk", "Think About Me", "Sara", "Hold Me", "Love In Store", "Gypsy", "Oh Diane" etc.

[@vicprovost2561]

She was a lead vocalist before Lindsey and Stevie and those albums are well worth a listen. Try Homeward Bound from Bare Trees, a great album in its own right. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@brucewatts8447]

I saw Fleetwood Mac twice, once in 1976 in San Bernardino and again in 1979 when lived on Maui, Hi. It was just before their huge Rumors album came out in 1976. The most talented band I have ever seen with three lead singers Stevie, Christine and Lindsey Buckingham.

[@cunard61]

I think you may have heard her wrong on the last verse; she's not saying I wish for myself, she actually says I wish it FROM myself. Christine McVie, an absolute legend, may she rest in peace.

[@kurtsaxton823]

Christine McVie actually fronted more songs than any other member of Fleetwood Mac. She came after the Peter Green years and long before Stevie and Lindsay came. She was an amazing talent and very much under appreciated.

[@jeremygray1331]

Christine wrote something like half of Fleetwood Mac’s hits. An extraordinary talent.

[@danryan4137]

Let’s not forget how many songs she wrote/ co-wrote with the band. I really loved her talent.

[@dwightherron9692]

RIP Christine and you're missed!

[@nevillehodge4086]

Been to 2 Fleewood Mac concerts here in Australia fortunate to have been in the Mosh pit up close could have reached up and touched Stevie ABSOLUTELY fabulous live in concert ❤🎯

[@sonjarussell7332]

RIP Christine

[@davidswearingen9652]

I saw Fleetwood Mac with Peter Frampton, and The Eagles in a daytime concert in Pittsburg. Great concert on of my favorites.

[@robertscranton5141]

That 1997 concert was epic. This song closed it. Lindsey was on fire. The USC band. Wow. My favorite concert.

[@jamescanole3940]

I saw them live in the late '70's in Providence, RI. I particularly love the work of their guitarist (one of the greats)/singer/songwriter. He was married to Stevie Nicks for a time. Some of his songs were Go Your Own Way, I'm So Afraid and Tusk.

[@pjg58x]

This beautiful song is from the epic Rumors album of 1977. Prior to recording, John and Christine McVie got divorced and Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks broke up. These breakups inspired most of the music for the album which became one of the most popular and successful albums of all time.

[@2000globetrotter]

Christine McVie joined the band in their very early days, just post-Peter Green. Her husband John Mc Vie is a founder member of the group along with Mick Fleetwood....... hence Fleetwood Mac. Christine was previously a solo artist in her own right under her maiden name, Christine Perfect.

[@MadMax-pu1kj]

"Songbird" is their concert "closer".. they close every concert with this song. This song has also been played at millions of weddings... and funerals. The band is (was) Mick Fleetwood (drummer), John McVie (bass) & Christine McVie (keys) (once married); Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham (recently booted from the group).

[@peedee-zo1yq]

Two of the best female singers......ever....

[@camperp195]

Such a beautiful song,one of their best,even more emotional now christine has gone,RIP and thank you ❤️

[@Shabenn]

I just loved Christine and her music. One of my favorite memories is of my brother and I renting a cheap motel room to watch the premiere of the video for Got a hold on me, because we didn't have cable. We had a blast. Rest in peace, sweet, beautiful lady. You brought much talent and joy that will keep you alive for so many. Great reaction here, dear.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Christine was so very talented, whether it was leading or backing Stevie & Lindsay. Whilst it is so sad to have lost her recently (RIP), we are all so very lucky to have so much good music to remember her for, so she will never be forgotten. 🙏 I saw Fleetwood Mac in concert in Melbourne back in 1989 only 4 rows from the front - it was EPIC. My favourite track is The Chain because of the meaning behind it and it being the only song on the Rumours album with crediting all 5 band members (Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks & LIndsay Buckingham).

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

She not only played and sung, but she also wrote this song. 😊

[@marshalljackson9796]

My favorite Fleetwood Mac song. It helped me get over the break up of my first GF when I was 14. And, a few other things since then.Timeless and powerful.

[@gailsimmons5270]

Christine was another secret sauce to a band. She was instrumental in writing a lot of songs for the band. Sadly we lost Christine recently. She will be sorely missed.😔

[@MaddyReactions]

🤍

[@clifton8929]

Bright Angel Miss Maddy, thank you for all your hard work putting up so many diverse musical styles. Your commentary is always fun, bright, and heartfelt. Christine McVie was a beautiful singer and songwriter who sadly often gets overlooked in Fleetwood Mac, She died of a Stroke and Metastasized Cancer. RIP Christine, You and your music will always be remembered.

[@ernestpacheco8148]

They always ended their shows the song. My favorite band when I was a kid. R.I.P Christine 🙏

[@kesleycottrell1416]

70's kid too?

[@ernestpacheco8148]

@@kesleycottrell1416 Yes... Fleetwood Mac , Electric light Orchestra and Styx were my introduction to rock music when I was a kid. Born in 69... ✌️

[@jimiswartz2648]

This song makes me emotional every time

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

Everytime!

[@billywhittington2490]

So beautiful. Enjoy reactions

[@tygerbrite]

This is one of my all-time favorite performances. Her unique melodies (she wrote this song) and voice contribute some of the strongest elements that bind Fleetwood Mac's overall sound.

[@heflinG6832]

I love Christine McVie’s voice! I need more reactions from her.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

sang this to my kids as a lullaby. Great song.

[@MP-xs7qk]

Check out Christine McVie singing "I'd rather go blind" if you Love love songs. She was Always an Incredible talent .R..I.P. Christine McVie.

[@JessCorey]

This is a deeply reflective song, some see it as a love song, others see it as a song of remembrance, and still others see it as a reminder that there is something far greater than our existence down here. For me personally, Fleetwood Mac and Christine specifically are deep connections to my sisters who grew up as members of the generations that were impacted directly by Fleetwood with music when it was first released in the 70s. For me, this song symbolizes the fact that through all of our ups and downs as siblings, they have always been there for me and been a constant reminder of the kind of love the world is desperately missing. It also reminds me to hold fast in my faith, when the world seems darkest. "The songbirds keep singing like know the score." And I know it will be all right in the end.

[@imagine2010mjm]

Brilliant!!!

[@scottchapin2323]

Such a beautiful and great song

[@roadkill7314]

Watching these videos, it's a liitle bit like watching your life pass by before your eyes. It's bittersweet; so many great memories. RIP Christine Perfect.

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️❤️❤️

[@chaosandcreation4118]

Saw them when they were at their peak in 1977. Amazing show and I can still remember Stevie Nicks winking at me from stage during an encore. I was a seventeen year old guy ready to swoon!!! Anything from Rumours or Fleetwood Mac is a must. Two of the biggest selling albums in Rock history.

[@MaddyReactions]

Bet it was epic

[@targetedfitnesswithrosemarie]

A must for someone, as yourself, who wants to experience more of Fleetwood Mac are 1. THE CHAIN (LIVE 1982) and SILVER SPRINGS (LIVE, 1997) Videos. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham (guitar player) were in an off and on turbulent romance and these songs were written about their relationship ups and downs. The tension on stage makes the performances next level compared to the album. I grew up with this band in the 70's and they will always be special...

[@fredkrissman6527]

I love ChristineMcVie, my fav of the Mac... It's actually a breakup song, like many late stage Mac songs. I saw the Mac in an open air concert at UCStaBarbara in 1975, and drank my first beer there. Thanx for the memories Maddy!

[@rutssy]

A beautiful song. Thanks for reacting Maddy!

[@candilumpkin1196]

This is one of my favorite bands. They are best when they are all together. Despite the tension they are just magical. I’ve seen them several times. A few when missing Christine and or Lindsey. And it’s just not the same when they are missing any member. So for me Fleetwood Mac will never ever be the same with Christine passed. I’m so glad I got to see them as a full and complete group a few times.

[@mrrobotobrains]

Beautiful cry this morning watching this discovery.

[@teddtarr]

Christine was the lead vocalist on F.M.'s: "Everywhere", "Warm Ways", "As Long as You Follow", among others. You can't go wrong w/ any of them.

[@danielbenincasa770]

I think I mention before I saw them in concert 70's of course. Awesome!

[@Sober2003]

So sad every time I think of her gone. She had such a beautiful voice I’m not saying Stevie’s voice wasn’t but when you hear her remember she was backing her and great songwriter ❤

[@JoshSmith-wo7zw]

5 members Mic Fleetwood on drums Lindsay Buckingham on lead guitar John.McVie on Bass guitar Christine McVie on Piano and occasional vocals Steve Nicks vocalist and tamberines Lindsey was the other primary vocalist. The male vocalist you hear most of the time in Fleetwood Mac.

[@thomasbrown2390]

This is a great song and a crowd-pleaser, but I don’t think it can truly be appreciated until you realize it’s a breakup song, a song of letting go. Its depth is that love is worth it even with loss, even if you know the loss is coming. Music is the one art that exists in Time, it’s here and then it’s gone. It can be remembered and maybe repeated, but this performance tonight is unique and irreplaceable. Like a human life. It’s the impermanence that makes it precious. We’ll done Maddy, treasuring the music!

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Feels! "The Dance" is a MUST own!

[@zmadscientist]

Maddy - you are on fire w these reactions! Day after day - pull sme right in!

[@ratroute8238]

Such a great song, Eva Cassidy covered it just a few months before she passed away from cancer.

[@hankstaines6568]

Before Mac , she ,as Christine Perfect, was part of a group called Chicken Shack. They had a hit with a cover of " I'd rather go blind".

[@shspurs1342]

This is my favourite version of this song.

[@joespradley2323]

Four vocalist in one band. No other rock group has had this ever. Love this group!! Thanks for the great reaction. RIP Christy🙏🏼🌹😞

[@MaddyReactions]

So epic

[@derikk3215]

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[@JR_99_97]

Thank you for all your reactions. I'm from western Canada

[@johnclibbens6803]

Christine sang with the blues band Chicken Shack and released a brilliant solo album (as Christine Perfect) before joining Fleetwood Mac - long before Stevie Nicks.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

My wife sang this to all of our babies. Now my daughter sings it to there babies. RIP Songbird we love you.

[@MartinMcMartin]

Such a pretty song. RIP Christie