Florence + the Machine - The Chain (Glastonbury Festival 2010)

Florence + the Machine performing Fleetwood Mac's The Chain at the Glastonbury Festival in 2010.
I do not own the copyright for this song.

[@connectdubai]

It is physically impossible to not get goosebumps whenever THAT bass line kicks in.

[@Hellsmk2]

So so true. Greatest bass line in the history of music. It will never be topped.

[@final_mile_music9713]

Yep. Magic.

[@danielwmwolf]

True

[@josepharmeni8040]

They butchered that song,good thing they are only doing it one time

[@philippesails4973]

@@josepharmeni8040 😂😂😂

[@actresstobe]

I was there. It was boiling hot. I was 17. Her performance was incredible.

[@benitojay9010]

You must have been one of the many thousands who didn't have a clue what song it was.

[@actresstobe]

@@benitojay9010 I knew exactly what song it was. I was 17, not 7 you moron.

[@gabrielas142]

@@benitojay9010 obnoxious

[@benitojay9010]

@@gabrielas142 realist.

[@gabrielas142]

@@benitojay9010 still the comment was so unnecessary, are you looking for reasons to get mad on the internet?

[@kevsingh]

That first "WOoooo!" at the start of the song was from a 40-something year-old mom who immediately recognized the song because she grew up with it :)

[@kevinwilliams1421]

Of a big f1 fan...only joking I’d know it from the first beat

[@hotties3v3n]

probably.

[@TheTheQueenOfFluff]

40 something? Haha

[@botticellirejectbotticelli2668]

40? 60 year olds grew up with this song.

[@vangledosh]

This is an incredibly recognisable song, you don't need to be 40+ to know it lol

[@leonbrooks2107]

Florence should have definitely been a 70’s rocker. This is my favourite song and I’m so happy she gave this song the credit it deserves.

[@gargarcomedy]

Nah, she's needed now amongst all the X factor tripe🤣

[@teetakay]

You’re right…she’s all her own and she’s always been fabulous! She’s better than most in the current music world.

[@universpro7741]

Fleetwood mac's song?

[@kelvinbolton9395]

Laura nyro generation.......

[@n.tire-lee9193]

Rocko

[@dpmcdonald314]

I feel like this is every bassist's dream, the most recognizable bass solo in the history of music. That guy must have had a high from playing it in front of such a huge audience.

[@weirdskyreallyweird.5519]

One of the few times the bassist gets a cheer lol

[@simonjones3165]

I was there. We all felt that

[@CHERRIJO79]

dread true too shy-shy, hush-hush, eye to eye.

[@gokhanbozkurt3861]

Just open any boosty Collins song.

[@BigIronHyland]

Thin Lizzy Dancing in the Moonlight has a good aul bass intro

[@ashlabelle]

the new supreme paying respect to the old supreme

[@garymooney7264]

SO true xxxx Love

[@3rdjrh]

AHS...nice

[@musicandlyrics131]

This is all I see when I hear this lmao

[@amandacampbell8429]

Yezzzz 🤩🌠

[@eneshocaoglu9798]

ESATTO!

[@ALiteralCrow_]

Okay anyone who covers The Chain instantly becomes like 500x hotter sorry I don't make the rules.

[@POWER-LINKS]

⭐The Highwomen⭐"The Chain" Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIevf3VpmZJlmaM Quote: "The sound engineering in this piece is incredible. I've never heard a more beautifully mixed piece that captures the distinctness of each voice in the harmony plus the unique qualities of every single instrument. The sound engineers deserve every audio engineering award there is for this beautiful accomplishment".

[@clarkycats79]

What even Eddie Jordan?

[@ppp7277]

Deluded

[@ass_jay]

ah man Harry Styles covered it there needs to be limits to this

[@jeffstevens4262]

Has anyone watched Amy Lee & Evanescence do this? Awesome version (and no, she can't get any hotter).

[@jeffreytam7684]

That dude’s bass tone is like whoah. Absolutely monstrous

[@andrewdavies1312]

Couldnt hear it cause if the overly loud drums

[@caylkenyon2640]

@@andrewdavies1312 should probably invest in some better speakers then homie

[@andrewdavies1312]

@@caylkenyon2640 it was through £15 Sony headphones so yeh good shout.

[@AngelicusImmortus]

You should hear it played with a better mix, like Fleetwood Mac (Lyndsey Buckingham) had it done. Just about everything drops out and the reverb and volume on the bass go up. It is massive!

[@jeffreytam7684]

AngelicusImmortus Absolutely. The studio tone is sublime, but the tone here has a crazy amount of low end and rumble

[@lewis72]

I love it when a great band covers a song from another great band out of respect and admiration. I used to think that they'd all be bitter rivals.

[@ktaww9492]

It's an analogy for the comment. Why are you so hostile? lmao @TheGypsy ThatRemains

[@maryannbrown5762]

Florence and the Machine are 25 yrs younger than the great Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac. No rivalry. Pure admiration and joy.

[@commonsensedatcom]

@TheGypsy ThatRemains 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sexuallobster134679]

...why would you think that? Especially when decades separate them

[@sexuallobster134679]

TheGypsy ThatRemains because of the literal directly related comparison. Cheer up you egg.

[@hensmom6473]

Florence's style is very Stevie Nicks, would like to see these two ladies together. Two beautiful and talented women.....both have white witch feel to me which I love. Florence's energy is magikal.

[@adamholden8068]

flo has better vocals...however they are both captivating

[@AndreDreamlover]

They’re both witches ❤️

[@gabrielm.4554]

adam holden perhaps now, in Stevies old age. Florence is pitchy AF and has no sustain, she also has awful technique. Cool voice, great individual style but Nicks in her prime was much more talented. Comparing vocalist of such different sounds is dumb anyhow, they’re both great and unique, and that’s what makes music wonderful.

[@bloopdaddy]

@@gabrielm.4554 u should listen to a live flo show now, she's gotten much better. but i agree, stevie in her prime was better.

[@sabineleuenberg2242]

Ich finde ihre Songs und ihr Tanztalent einfach gigantisch.

[@weirdskyreallyweird.5519]

Ok can we appreciate that camera sweep of the crowd after she says "running in the shadows" the first time???

[@sinane.y]

No we can't.

[@torchphires]

That doesn't happen???

[@annagabriellidasilva4374]

I think they’re taking about 4:44 during the solo, where it’s repeated.

[@a1ethioS]

@@annagabriellidasilva4374 Yeah 4:44 is hype af.

[@WillCookSound]

Thought I was the only one

[@pauldacus4590]

Bass player & drummer killed it

[@amberotl5276]

No one can be Stevie better than Stevie, and no one can be Florence better than Florence. Both women are super talented, and magical in their own way. Glad I found this. Her style reminded me of Stevie. I would love to see them collaborate. 😊

[@evilplumbus]

The build up at 3:45 coupled with her dancing at 4:17 give me chills. Not to mention the beautiful runs she’s sings of “running in the shadows”. Superb cover and performance by a young Florence. Beautiful.

[@jort281]

Shows the 0.01 comment for me

[@evilplumbus]

Jordan what

[@jort281]

@@evilplumbus Hi Nick, i was in a youtube binge and i think it glitched and showed me your 0.01 comment from another video on this video which was weird.

[@jort281]

it just so happened i viewed both videos, i guess they were recommended to both of us, so i sort of new what happened. if you dont remember typing 0.01 on any posts then its more weird and i now might as well be superman sucking on an purple pumkin because nothing makes sense anymore

[@youngmuggzy85]

Anytime you drop the beat out of a Ballad - an Angel in Heaven gets their wings… this is why the build after is so epic. It’s Literal magic happening behind the scenes.

[@hannahlou2784]

GO ON FLORENCE!!!! 1 OF MY FAV TUNES BT FLEETWOOD MAC N HER VOICE😊 PERFECT

[@Bob-Horse]

Well as an old duffer at 60, I had heard of Florence and the Machine but never heard them. This was a brilliant rendition of the FM Classic.

[@johnmccormick9303]

Ditto

[@alexbowman7582]

A lot hadn’t this appearance surprised a lot of people and gave them fame.

[@MeredithHagan]

If you love Stevie you’ll love Florence.

[@LeahLaushway]

A moment of silence for the back-up singers, who are doing their damnedest to lay down the studio backing vocals for this one.

[@kenyisstlded]

It was meant as a personal tribute to her heroes. I am not a huge fan of her version but it was never meant to be anything more than an expression of her love of Fleetwood Mac. And for that, it is amazing.

[@xtusvincit5230]

Nice of you to make excuses for her but this was monstrously bad

[@kneeyomygod87]

@@xtusvincit5230 huh, interesting. I'm a big Fleetwood Mac fan, and I think this version is an all time banger. Different strokes for different folks I 'spose!

[@Barcrest]

Oh dear, this isnt good. I figure only fans of the band are commenting as i cant see many fleetwood fans thinking this is good. Heard pub bands cover it better.

[@muppetrowlf1473]

Absolutely. And folk should just see it as that.

[@universpro7741]

It hurts my ears

[@BriarwoodJulie]

Man, the band was super tight. You can tell they enjoyed that homage to Fleetwood Mac.

[@prplhze2000]

Feels weird not seeing her and her lead screaming the lyrics at each other

[@prplhze2000]

And you knew exactly what I meant hehe

[@miguelm.t.9253]

@@prplhze2000 And I know you knew I knew what you meant. Lol

[@annag8678]

genuinely brought me to tears how happy she looked just going mad at the guitar and bass cross over. one of my favourite songs ever and she looked how I feel everytime I hear it (which is often I must admit). brilliant.

[@TaraColquitt]

Anna G Same! That music is joyful.

[@NulfertvonBingenkran]

One can tell they really dig this song. Well done. Passionate version of a timeless masterpiece.

[@spyros_ko]

Fleetwood and the Machine... And it's all the kinds of amazing stuff, gathered together.

[@kelleymorris6712]

What an homage to FWM. Beautifully done!!!!!!!!❤

[@iwillthink16]

I wish I could have experienced this: my favourite band covering another favourite band.

[@mitchdoty390]

How could anyone like this song and dislike this performance? It was from the heart and they did the song justice. If you disliked this video you probably got mega blocks as a child and never legos and still cant let go off that disappointment.

[@randomfools808]

Mitch Doty Because it's massively out of key. Sing it yourself. Outside of the chorus, it's a train wreck.

[@NickOmnia]

The cover was great, it was not identical and they took their own version which i find fitting, they seem to enjoy themselves quite a lot. Also, the camera work is great, i bet a lot of the cameramen know the song, many of the camera changes were on time and on relevant song changes, they are so good they are capturing what we want to see, changes between the faces, the instruments, the hands, the expressions, even the stomping barefeet and the spontaneous dancing.

[@superapple6186]

You know concert footage gets edited, right? Like they film from all angles and then put together something awesome like this so the angles change with the musical timing. ❤️

[@sherleengibb9454]

Fleetwood mac is my first music love rumours is my first album that I bought as a 12 year old. Florence is the only person who can sing this and not wreck it. Loved her voice from the minute I heard it. So bloody glad I stumbled across this.

[@robertewalt7789]

You certainly started off with the best. My first record was “At the Hop.”

[@speckmagin]

Love how she was able to maintain the spirit of the song while still adding her own personal take and style. Beautiful.

[@902107910]

I'm a huge Fleetwood Mac fan and I love this cover, it stays in F&M's style and they really put their hearts into it, it sounds a bit rushed though

[@lauramason5667]

Florence does the best cover of this song ever. I love the way she jumps all over the stage. Great legs too. Bravo!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@aloradanon93]

I got goosebumps before I clicked the video!!!

[@notarii894]

As a Fleetwood Mac fan her voice is amazing. She did a great cover. I have heard of the band Florence and the machine never listened to them though.

[@emz2969]

Hope you got on that.

[@jamesjrfitz]

i'm a zillion years old and have been to several Mac concerts; This gave me goosebumps, thank you for posting Florence's one time performance of the chain.

[@donnamcmanus7360]

I really enjoyed F+tM's take on this. The band was tight, the backup singers were awesome & Florence's vocals & twist on the arrangement was beautiful. This was a one off by her own admission & deserves some respect. Guarantee Fleetwood Mac would approve.

[@sarahadamson9932]

This song.... totally encapsulates a pivotal moment in my life & will forever be the anthem of one of my most nearest & dearest departed! #miss you sammy!!

[@rhys5275]

Some people are impossible to please. I don't really even like Florence and the Machine but this is an excellent cover. The talent and energy is there, and you can see the whole band is into it., as is the crowd.

[@ktuck222]

The passion in her performance is awe-inspiring, and honestly, if I were to hand-pick someone to do a cover of any Fleetwood Mac song where Stevie Nicks is the front vocalist, I would pick Florence + the Machine. Stevie Nicks and Florence Welch are both like forest spirits.

[@jecaable]

Have no clue who Florence is but thank yooooouuuu thank youu for covering this epic song, so the youth of today have a chance to hear it!!! Really great!

[@poobum9857]

that guitar lick was great !!

[@wilbur86]

No matter where you hear this piece of music you know exactly what it represents. The last two minutes of this song transends music. Formula 1 came home last year...

[@sueb6662]

OMG she is so talented love live music how does she jump around and sing so clearly without loosing her breathe on on key far out a pleasure to watch love Florence and the Machine love Fleetwood Mac

[@zaxlorax7605]

So Fleetwood Mac was prolly the favorite band of a sweet girl I met off Bumble a few months ago, followed by Harry Styles and Florence... and then I find out back to back that they both covered The Chain. That's one damn effective way for the universe to remind me of her.

[@davidwalmsley7229]

I was there - one of the best Glastonburys ever.

[@fabricioassismg5622]

My favorite Fleetwood Mac song ever! The album 'Rumors' it's absolutely classic all the time!

[@originaozz]

I thanked Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 everyday just for introducing me to this song, Fleetwood Mac, and this Florence cover!

[@tripalongbrasil]

Beautiful as always. It's a shame Flo doesn't want to cover it again. Her technique got even better, I feel like a recent version would be transcendental 😍

[@koolgurl402]

they killed this! Florence looks like she’s having so much fun up there

[@bethellis8435]

I love this cover so much, it's nice some of the commenters express dislike to the video and I disagree completely. It doesn't matter if they didn't do the original song justice, they clearly enjoyed performing it and put lots of energy into it and that really gives tribute to the original song

[@takingafence]

Legends paying tribute, what makes this the best cover ever is that it’s played once and once only!!

[@13thmistral]

So glad this got recorded

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Damn formidable cover! There's only one Mac but this was a classic moment.

[@rhiannonhess2088]

Very interesting cover. She put her soul into. Needless to say, a lot of people probably didn't like her voice, but I think it's unique. So is Stevie Nicks voice. She had an amazing energy on stage, and I think, it was an overall great performance.

[@traceycranfield2271]

Done the original absolute justice Florence and the machine, your band, your singers, all of you, flippin ace. Thank you ❤️🌟💥🫶

[@hummelhuef]

one of the best cover version!

[@emanzdaone]

That was a tight set. You could tell the band very much enjoyed the performance. It might have gone over the head of some of the crowd but band did a great job. Miss Nick's voice is not easy to cover but wow.

[@JKiNG945]

Love Stevie and I love Florence

[@ethanlyles7336]

really a Lindsay Buckingham song

[@kayebeautyxo7774]

+Ethan Lyles actually The Chain is the only song actually pieced together by all 5 of the Fleetwood Mac members ..it was originally Stevie's lyrics and melody and some of Christine's " keep me there "was a Christine song and the john Mc'vie came out with the amazing bass line that we all know & love in the break of the song .. it's the only song on the whole Rumours album where all 5 members have royalties for the song 😇

[@ethanlyles7336]

huh. TIL

[@fractalmusicj]

I didnt know that I needed this, somehow I did......great performance, great crowd, great song

[@codesis13]

That switch up with the bassline is sooo well written I get chills everytime even with the original wow 😭😭😭😭💯🎶❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🎉🎵👑🌹🐻😭💔😘💨

[@natfanforever]

I am a hugeeee Fleetwood Mac Fan and I have to say I love Florence voice here. She is a super singer and I think she did it great!

[@SamSkyOfficial]

Favorite band covering my other favorite band's song. This is amazing

[@claypots47]

Nice tribute by Flo + company of a great Mac song. Gotta give her kudos for covering this. Fleetwood Mac was the music of my teenage years and 20's, very little today compares to the music of the 60's and 70's. Florence + The Machine are one of the exceptions, so overlooked by awards, but lauded by critics. I'm glad I grew up in the 60's and 70's with some of the best music ever, but glad to see artists in succeeding decades put out great music, and Florence Welch is definitely one of them.

[@docspuddin]

Only just found this , Love Florence and The Fleetwood Mac ... this has just made my year .x

[@TylerPetty98]

I absolutely love Florence, and I love this song. If only I could have been there to listen to it live. Also to the people who say it's just horrible, how?!?! Yeah they're not Fleetwood Mac, and of course they will never top the original but that's not the intention. They're paying tribute to a band that inspired them. Florence is a unique vocalist, and she brings a very different texture to the song.

[@gr8guitarplayer]

Unique texture is one thing. Hitting glaringly wrong notes is a whole 'nother thing, and that's why it's horrible. There's too many crap bands today, and apparently crap fans also, who can't recognize musicians with terrible ears.

[@lawrencemcstephens308]

I wouldn't say it's terrible. The band nails it, but Florence doesn't have the right phrasing, timbre, or tone to convey Lindsey's vocal delivery. She also misses a ton of notes and sounds flat at times. Florence is a great singer in her own right, but when you measure her versus Lindsey Buckingham or Stevie Nicks, especially when she is singing one of Fleetwood Mac's songs, it's not difficult to understand why people would be turned off of this rendition. I liken this to The Smashing Pumpkins covering Landslide. The voice isn't good enough with certain vocal phrasing or techniques to even come close to delivering the essence of the original song. A couple examples of covers I think are better than the original: Machine Head's "Message In A Bottle," Faith No More's "War Pigs," Pearl Jam's "Last Kiss," The Spinners' "Working My Way Back To You," and Rush's covers of "Crossroads" and "The Seeker."

[@rhettmitchell]

@@gr8guitarplayer every note she hit here was on pitch, maybe you don’t like her tone? It’s certainly different from the original anyway

[@its_gabs]

@@gr8guitarplayer you're being dramatic

[@robertdennis5501]

Almost everyone who covers this song comes to tears. My god "If you don't love me know, you will never love me again" just says it all ! Florence and the Machine CRUSHED IT !!!! so fucking talented!

[@darrenmiller6927]

One of the best songs in rock n roll history by one of the best performers in rock n roll history. Heavenly. Thank you so very much for that. Much love.

[@MJ.71]

Excellent Cover ❤️👍🏻 Goosebumps every time I hear the bass line kick in, and the drummer looks like he's having the time of his life...

[@darrenbuckley7000]

Such an amazing cover of the greatest song ever. The guitar playing was awesome.

[@maryannbrown5762]

This was so gorgeous and filled with admiration for Fleetwood Mac and one of its best songs. Bravo, Florence Welch & the Machine!!!

[@parfaitbunnii]

To cover such an iconic song of their time (Fleetwood Mac) it's absolutely amazing to see such an amazing artist as Florence covering a great song

[@kimmykimko]

I wasnt there, but i can feel the energy. Ive seen her in concert. I touched her dress. This means a lot to my southern roots. Im glad. Pure energy, as every great aartist is.

[@randytutterow9934]

I am a Fleetwood Mac fan from way back, and I happen to love this.

[@malthuswasright]

I confess I really expected to not like this, but actually found myself loving it. Liking your work.

[@damianmedina909]

I had goosebumps the whole time 😍

[@marianobrien503]

thanks flo from a child of the sixties. you are are an original.

[@gracebianchi8966]

I love the original song and I love this cover. They're both amazing in different ways. Shut up and reevaluate your life if you can't see the true musical beauty of Florence's voice.

[@gumeherrera]

Ditto to your comment, Grace! :)

[@johnjohnstone2284]

Hi

[@johnjohnstone2284]

Flo has an amazing voice , 20th. Century Kate Bush

[@joecool5670]

It's a COVER. It don't need to sount exactly like the Original. I'm on your side with this. Great!

[@lyswenn]

To people saying she cannot sing, have you ever listened to her other songs? Especially "No Light, No Light"? Because I've never heard such a powerful voice before. I get it. Some people like the original version of this cover better, and that is okay, that's what we call "tastes", and they differ from one to another. This is a cover, of course it would be different from the original, that is what a cover is about. Liking it or not is up to you, but saying that has horrible singing skills is both disrespectful and false. Please listen to her original songs before making such a quick judgement.

[@Thatguy91919]

i mean...if your taste includes badly sung versions of classics, then go right ahead i guess

[@randomfools808]

She can definitely sing. Florence is so talented but this is not the right type of song for her. She would have needed to lower the pitch in her voice in the non chorus parts.

[@angelagula230]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE her!! She is has an original voice just like Stevie and Janice

[@Caseyw462]

She isn't in key. No bias necessary

[@Gladremeer]

Her voice is not well suited to this song but heard her live at the Eden Project and she is awesome

[@bjcollis]

I have loved Fleetwood Mac through the ages and I love Flo + the Machine. I can understand why they sang this only once. As someone once sang, nothing compares.

[@coffeegirlantifahq4922]

This went into my soul and pulled out joy and sadness I didn't know was there

[@dolores1haze]

love her dance moves

[@TheQuesobabas]

I truly believe this song sounds amazing on any cover by any band, never gets old, and i'm sad because i listened it for the first time ever while whatching Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2

[@Hlw36]

I love her energy, so infectious!! Great cover of a great song ❤

[@forrestgreen6765]

Wow, what a powerful performer. Great version of an absolute classic. Congrats to all who were in attendance.

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

I love this song so much. I saw Fleetwood Mac live three years ago and Florence and the Machines live 10/14/18. Pure joy 💗

[@msscrazybuthappy]

Beautiful cover

[@carlphillips3399]

@4:23 the guitarist knew they was absolutely smashing this song. Bravo!

[@jefftaylor844]

Absolutely incredible !

[@rachelpotter5858]

Florence is fantastic, she has a beautiful voice but I also love the fact that she does a cover specifically for that gig. All those people are getting something that has never been seen or heard from her and no one else will ever get to see. Thats pretty special!

[@colingeddes2172]

Very valid point rachel. It makes the performance even more special. Having seen fleetwood mac live, flo does this great song great justice.

[@richardfrost6473]

Brillant version

[@orangebean325]

Ooooh. That kick drum is sweet. Perfect, perfect.

[@MademoiselleNoonie]

When a great singer sings a great song = GREATNESS 🖤

[@JessicaPancake2]

Honestly Florence is the only person who I’m ok with doing a cover of Stevie. Both are such queens!

[@localwear1]

She’s just so good, so incredibly talented! Amazing, thank you.

[@neonelephant7110]

Follow the elephant! Love you all from Birmingham England!!

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

Such a beautiful talented woman ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kimmcmahon]

Love Florence's tribute. Her celebration of the song brought me to tears. Damn, the Machine is tight!

[@britishfilmguy]

3:48 every F1 fan knows that beat and bass line all to well.

[@constantinosmichalis4507]

How many likes you want for this....Amazing !!! Excellent !!! Bravo!!!!

[@67Gypsyrose]

I get chills everytime listening to this,miss these outdoors concerts!!!

[@hanbino182]

I love the Mac, and I love Florence. Y'all need to chill.

[@NateSpurs]

Congrats, i'm guessing you're not a musician though?

[@hanbino182]

I've been playing the euphonium for nine years and bass for three, but that's bass clef, so I'm lost in all of this vocal stuff. What I meant by my comment was it's obvious that the Fleetwood Mac version is better; this version lacks the harmonies and general passion of the original. However, Florence isn't an awful vocalist in her own right, and while this isn't fantastic, it's also not horrible.

[@NateSpurs]

I was alluding to the musicianship itself hence the accusation. I have no real issue with the vocals.

[@hanbino182]

NateSpurs then I'm unsure as to why you commented on my original comment in the first place? It had nothing to do with the musicianship of either band, I was just stating that I enjoyed both Florence Welch and Fleetwood Mac. Never did I once say anything about Florence's backing band. Thanks for coming out.

[@NateSpurs]

You were implying EVERYONE should chill out. Well not everybody here is criticising the vocals :) I think the bass is the main issue that's all, and it really is very bad. Anyway, as you were ;)