[HD] Florence + The Machine - The Chain (GF 2010)

[@NussyBeth]

I love how when they start the song a single girl recognizes it first and just screams

[@joebateman7433]

That single girl happens to be my Aunt... I was 18 and it was her first Glasto. She fully headbanged to the guitar solo drop!

[@awenlarin4344]

Wooow

[@noeltrace3899]

Pro tip: you can watch movies on flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies lately.

[@grahammario6370]

@Noel Trace yea, I've been using flixzone for months myself :)

[@knoxzavier7554]

@Noel Trace Yea, been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D

[@Spedo09]

Whether or not you don't like her voice is you and personal preference, not fact. But this is fact -- Florence Welch brings LIFE to music, and for that, I think Fleetwood mac is more than honored to have her cover this song.

[@ApesMcCoy]

I don't know how anyone can say she killed this song...it's one of the best covers I've ever heard.

[@justsomeguywithsunglasses8418]

I think you misunderstood the meaning of the word, "killed"

[@ApesMcCoy]

@@justsomeguywithsunglasses8418 No. I'm aware "killed'' can be used in a positive sense, but there were people using it in a negative way and criticising this cover.

[@justsomeguywithsunglasses8418]

@@ApesMcCoy Sounds like those people misunderstand the meaning of the word "killed" then

[@lostsoul_2024]

@@ApesMcCoy No misunderstanding at all. She sucks at least on Fleetwood songs, leave that to the pros.

[@chrisdavenport6585]

Oh no she butchered it

[@FollowThatTempo]

It takes massive balls to cover such a beautiful song as this, and she does it justice. Both Stevie and Florence have brilliant voices.

[@Midknight0122]

That wasn't a cover it was a love letter to Fleetwood Mac and I liked it, same as the original

[@brianmolko394]

Be more realistic

[@totallyanonymousbish9599]

True♡

[@catslikecatnip]

THIS IS THE BEST THING I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. CAPITAL LETTERS ARE TEARS

[@TheGrandMaster1942]

Nothing beats the original of course, but Florence's haunting vocals really put a different spin on the song. Really enjoyed that, but I am big Florence & the Machine fan as well.

[@radgegadgeinmateek]

I'm a huge Fleetwood Mac fan and heard so many covers of The Chain which never stand up to the original... this is an epic cover! Rock on Flo! Ms Nicks would favourite this am sure!

[@julierichman2459]

Instead of trying to be Stevie, she sung it her style. Too many people make the mistake of covering a song and trying to sound like the orriginal.

[@McLolzable]

Listen to her cover of Cant speak french, she makes the song a song

[@darkodjordjevic1732]

she could also sing into a dick instead of mic. the same would come out!

[@chrisannett4324]

Florence was inspired by Fleetwood Mac, she loved this tune, you can almost imagine her head banging to this in her room as a child, the passion for the song she shows in this performance is amazing, of course its not the original but its a great individual take, delivered with a powerful live performance.

[@Marlene90210]

Gah, it's evident how much Florence loves this song. It's a joy to watch how energetic she is on stage and she did a great job with this cover.

[@kevinbuete8084]

this song makes you realize how big of an influence stevie must have been on florence

[@razrv3lc]

This just made my life.

[@vicentefernandez9084]

My favourite song of all time and the song that made me want to play bass. Flo, dancing barefeet to its beat and singing it. What a beautiful time to be alive. If only I could ever be so lucky as to actually see her sing it.

[@REALEveolution]

This is still a fantastic performance, yes, nothing will ever be better than Fleetwood Mac, but they are still recreating that gorgeous sound and Florence is singing with her own slant on it, which I quite enjoy!

[@bobclean]

LOVE her dancing at 3.00 onwards. Absolutely brilliant, with the barefoot hippy dance, Great video, great cover of a classic track.

[@Scoot694]

8 years ago.. And still oh so beautiful!! The feels she brings to this song!!!

[@benoakes1767]

This is my favorite song of all time.....by my favorite artist of all time. She is so talented and has done such an amazing cover!

[@nealmaha7889]

Awesome performance! Florence really put her all into this.

[@arice9695]

Such a good cover. I love their energy.

[@bruja2591]

Good mix of Florence and Fleetwood's style

[@ErNeOtHeKiNg]

It's so good to see someone who enjoys the stage as she does, she's having the fun of her life... The band is amazing and this cover suits her perfectly!!!! I think i'm in love

[@megw2795]

it's very difficult to cover this song, but i definitely think Florence + the machine did a good job, even if it doesn't do the song justice.

[@Mothersown]

Die-hard FM fan here and I LOVE and cannot get enough of this version. For a real treat, check out the history of this song ... Stevie's beautiful, emotional demo version married with Christine's "Keep Me There" instrumental + brilliance from Lindsey, John & Mick = "The Chain" we all came to love on Rumours. Find it on the 35th Anniversary edition of Fleetwood Mac Rumours -"More from the Recording Sessions" Thanks so much for this!!

[@outspokengirl]

What makes the original the epic piece that it is was the fact that Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are able to harmonize so well together. That's what made them start making music together. I feel like that's what this lacking...there was no other voice for her to harmonize with, so it just didn't have the same feel. It sort of felt...empty. I do like her take on "running on the shadows" on the end.

[@michellehenneman6047]

i think it is more the band... the original was also magic because of Mick's drumming... and this drummer is no Mick Fleetwood. kind of makes the accompaniment sloppy. but hard shoes to fill!

[@gmantramp404]

outspokengirl Harry Styles band blows this off the stage

[@missshithead101]

This was the best performance of the whole weekend !!

[@EverydayHannah]

this is so amazing....

[@GingerGossip101]

Can't get this amazing cover out of my head!!!- I was lucky enough to see her at this years Glastonbury! She took my breath away...

[@leeryleeluminousgallery5916]

In deference to The mac fans I have listened to both versions many times. I am pretty sure Florence Welch has a great admiration for Stevie nicks, she has said as much publicly. In the studio version of this song and even the best live version, Stevie Nick's vocals pale in comparison to what is offered here. In the Fleetwood mac version Stevie sing nearly the entire song as a duet, or strongly supported by back up singers. There original version is much more folksy, with a bit of a country twang. Floerence's versions exhibits no such folk inhibitions and moves the ballad into a more powerful and dynamic realm. The drums are excellent in offering a forward moving tension, and the base lines are exciting an powerful. In any cover there is a relationship with the original version, rarely have I heard an artist so completely reintroduce a song and give it such a powerful and unique stamp. I have listened to a few covers Florence and the Machine have done that are lacking, this is not one of them.

[@wg919]

Lee Rylee Luminous gallery The really amazing part of the Fleetwood Mac original is hearing the depth of hatred and love and lust bubbling beneath the words. Imagine singing this song in the same room as two former lovers! I still think that the FM version is better, but Florence makes this song her own.

[@gmantramp404]

Lee Rylee Luminous gallery But you know that it must be hard to take when .,...dare I say it Harry Styles blows Flo off the stage vocally covering this song....

[@gingerbev4]

thanks for posting this it was 1 of my highlights at this yrs glasto...

[@Kurtdaukei]

I love this. not comparing. when they Jam dam they can really wale!!

[@Lovethemseventies]

Thanks for posting. Missed this on tv so great to see it here. Love The Chain!

[@sarahbrown2739]

Its clearly obvious she loves the song and just wanted to do a one off cover to show that. Still dreaming of a florence and stevie nicks performance!

[@carmel25191]

The drummer beating at the start was one of my favourites bits and Florence's vioce can't get better because it's so amazingly BRILLIANT!!!

[@madalicefrom-wonderland3170]

i fucking love this ohmygerd shes so perfect

[@unpelagato]

this is indeed a beautiful cover with the touch of everything we love about fatm, fleetwood mac are amazing.

[@Pdoggy69]

not being funny but if you've ever listened to Florence before you know this is her style of singing, and i'd be more disappointed if it sounded exactly like the original because the point of a cover is to put your own twist on it. Chill out a bit and let musicians pay tribute to other musicians however they wish to do so, and by the way i'm far far far more a fleetwood mac fan than a florence one

[@whm5001]

Awesome cover!!! Florence has an amazing voice and stage presence. I don't see how anyone can complain about this version of the song not being 100% like the original. That's why it's called a cover. It's not supposed to replace the original. Both versions are great. Keep rockin flo

[@71digiboy]

Love the original, like this cover. Florence doing a good job.

[@SynphamyMusic]

Thank you for not butchering this song!!!! Great cover!!

[@taylorwoolley3361]

its stupid that people are like its a bad cover- no one cares. What matter's is that Florence had the guts to cover this HUGE song in front of a big crowd.

[@miroslavszabo1017]

having the "guts" is not the same as having the "skill"

[@porouscrump]

This made my life.

[@dieghomx5]

Esse dia fo lindo

[@ZaffiroWilderwood]

I don't see why everyone is criticising this cover. You come here to either enjoy it... or not watch it at all. This isn't a debate class (even though I'm contradicting myself right now)... On a different note, I loved this cover!! :D

[@kerrybrazendale8930]

i can honesty say im not a fan of their music at all. A massive fan of Fleetwood Mac. They did this track justice at Glastonbury. One of my favourite covers

[@achaserofrocks]

I think this is an extremely good cover and I absolutely love the original....it's very faithful and yet very unique. she has a great voice

[@tommyzervos9999]

all these comments fucking suck . fleetwood mac is my favorite band and florence is one of my favorites and obviously its not supposed to sound exactly like stevie or lindsey. its a C o v e r. cover.

[@gordonmarshall8397]

Tommy Zervos agreed- it's a cover and it probably made some of the crowd check out fleetwood Mac so,it's all good

[@glassaghman]

there is just something about her voice and the sunshine, which makes this set so amazing

[@vradimirson]

Sorry purists, I really like the original version, and I totally prefer it, but this cover wasn't bad at all in my opinion

[@moorek1967]

Vladimir Raineri It is pretty good, I agree. And I'm old enough to remember The Chain on the radio.

[@jimmypage1969]

You got that right not bad but not good either

[@vradimirson]

+Jimmy Page what makes you think isn't good? is she out of tune? Or the band out of beat? don't really get it

[@sparkytheskater]

I guess you just cant beat Stevie's way of singing it, like the way she did it was as perfect as it could've ever gotten, any attempt at making it your own seems to just butcher the song for me, just my opinion

[@rumblefish9]

Between this and Eliot Sumner (I blame coco)'s version. I liked the I blame coco version best.

[@drasticdesiresx2963]

THANK YOU! Someone that understands the concept of covering songs!

[@nicolelouis1923]

They totally captured the spirit of the song in the music and Florence's performance. Who care's if she isn't Stevie Nicks??? The song was made to be danced to and Florence put everything into it which is the point. Of course the Fleetwood Mac version is the best...nach... but bands like FATM keep the song alive for a new generation beyond the Top Gear crowd.

[@mattimcgrillen]

one of the best songs ever made covered by one of the best singers of my generation

[@thefishdevil]

The crowd’s reaction at 2.59 when they think Senna’s coming out.

[@golum1970]

great song and this version makes the hairs on my neck stand up brilliant thanks for uploading it jube09xyz

[@vibemthivi]

a bandeira do Brasil ali... *---*

[@Reeseriver]

It's great that the current artists recognize great artists and songs from the past. That being said, it's never going to be easy to cover a band like Fleetwood Mac. So I give credit to the original and to Florence & The Machine for giving a classic song a new twist. She's got to earn respect for taking a shot at such a revered and classic song. Good for her. Good for Fleetwood Mac.

[@gollygirl777]

I bet a lot of the people there didn't know what song this was and who it's by

[@adrw616]

Because Fleetwood Mac aren't internationally known or anything.

[@gollygirl777]

You'd be surprised,, why else would they have world tours if they werent internationally known

[@mr.coolmug3181]

They HAVE world toured, thus, internationally known.

[@adrw616]

Sarcasm apparently doesn't exist on KZbin. I was trying to point out that Fleetwood Mac ARE internationally known and it was kind of ridiculous for you to think that no one knew the song.

[@gollygirl777]

well I didn't know you were being sarcastic, and actually a lot of people don't even know who Fleetwood Mac is. It's ridiculous that YOU would say that,

[@ScalaMari]

What an exciting concert!!! Glastonbury definitely Rocks!

[@BackFromNowere]

I think she did okay with it, She did it her own way. Is it as good as the original? No but it's not a bad cover.

[@arice9695]

All these posts about Florence singing Flat throughout the song... Well that may be, but as long as it's pleasing to the ears, I'm happy. And this certainly is pleasing, addicting, and brilliant.

[@hopesmith03]

i feel like florence + the machine is the modern fleetwood mac

[@shakerdude]

Well done for posting this. I was going to get it myself but it had been removed this morning. I know and love the original well... because I'm really old but this is just brilliant.

[@linkittosophie]

"Florence can't sing" "This singer is terrible" Cool, you get up in front of a crowd and do this then. Also, go check out Florence + The Machine - No Light, No Light at the Brit Awards 2012. Then tell me she can't sing.

[@Harvester236]

I'd happily sing the Chain in front of a Glastonbury crowd. Just give me several bottles of Vodka first.

[@ankihansen2489]

linkittosophie She uses autotune.

[@ouhoh7074]

Anki Hansen Lol no

[@benrowley9408]

Anki Hansen no she doesn't?

[@linkittosophie]

Anki Hansen have you actually listened to her sing live? she literally doesn't use autotune because she doesn't need to lmao

[@ginkobilbo]

That was rad! I'm a massive fleetwood mac fan and that was a great version of it, so good to hear some new life in an older track.

[@themysteriouszane]

Hate sounding anal but do you wanna know why it dosent sound like the original? Fleetwood Mac isn't singing it....why is that such a big deal? I honestly don't know....Fleetwood Mac is of coarse amazing....but seriously.....this is a cover.

[@Saxonwist]

I'm with you, bud. It just didn't do it for me. Nothing compares to Fleetwood Mac, especially in terms of Stevie Nicks' voice.

[@themysteriouszane]

That's true xD I don't like hearing about people complaining about in covers, the singers don't sing the same xD its like..."dude 2 totally different people, of coarse it isnt " xD but I thought florence sounded good, just not as good as stevie with this, I love florences voice but....bleh

[@beatacatthegreat]

Simply breathtaking.

[@TheWhitehorseman1]

I love Florence to death, she is a Goddess, I love her voice, her smile, her talent, but it looks like she got into a tumble with King Kong's roll of toilet paper and lost! :+)

[@rover5700]

I think thats called a swan dress.

[@irynadragan1572]

I think this is a beautiful cover. I don't understand why people dislike it so much. Of course it's going to sound different to Fleetwood Mac; it's live and it's a cover. If you give this a chance and listen to it two or three times you really begin to appreciate it. It's probably one of my favourite covers by her.

[@p3rs0n42]

How can anyone possibly make the bass solo from about 3:00 onwards sound bad...? It's not even difficult to play, but that chap managed to screw it.

[@jacobdronski7455]

sounds like he's nervous

[@WaterAndNightshade]

Just when I lost hope for all of today's music. Love this Woman!

[@malaperdas30]

It's not that bad. It's a cover actually, don't forget that ppl

[@xxIluvyouguysxx]

nikko Chatzisomething that’s why people are mad lol

[@eeple200]

Terrific rendition of one of my fave songs. Florence's energetic performance was great. I am a total diehard fan of the Mac, but have no problems with a group this good covering any of their songs.

[@ummetozcan773]

Everybody complaining about how the original it's better. Don't come here. hahahahah somehow everybody always complain about everything. i just so easy no to press play hahahaa.

[@Paramoreluv1914]

LOVE THIS!! she did this song so well. Fleet wood Mac should be proud!

[@dilaudid1]

I love Fleetwood Mac and saw them live in the 70s, but listen to their LIVE performances of The Chain. Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac can't even do The Chain like Fleetwood Mac. FATM LIVE blows Fleetwood Mac out of the water. Please stop comparing a studio version with a live performance!

[@randomfools808]

Uh listen to the 97 version. This is complete bullshit. Yes they can do it live. Are you kidding?

[@johnnybrownlie6125]

also the live '82 version on here with the long-ass intro photo collage.

[@L0V3M3RIGHTX]

I love her energy and her emotions as she dances and sings! Absofuckinglutely my favourite band! She did an amazing cover! Looooovin' it!

[@shineon4863]

The emotion/love/hate/drug addled love/hate between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham is missing. It's not that this group is terrible. They just don't have the drama of a live opera going on.

[@iTeacupPanda]

+Shine On Trust me, you'd disagree if you saw her Ceremonials era. She was all drama and theater.

[@lansmusic1]

this cover is beyond insane. everything about her glasto set is just perfection.

[@ShellysAshes]

I really don't like this version. Just seems like the heights of the song are underplayed to a point where it just becomes a big anti-climax. :(

[@fwiarnrg]

Thank you Florence, I enjoyed this cover as much as the tens of thousands singing along at Glastonbury.

[@26Dom11]

Some songs shouldn't be covered - this is one of them!

[@toniunterlehberg6216]

This is wonderfull. Igor goosebumbs . I wish i was there❤❤❤

[@soakupthenoise]

I think Florence is incredibly talented, but she did not pull off this particular performance. The fact of the matter is that she failed to hit the most important notes on pitch & bring to life the melody that carries the emotion of the song. No shade to her as an artist, though.

[@iTeacupPanda]

+Mariah Faretto I bet she could do this song GREAT justice now, she has greatly improved. This was 5 years ago.

[@soakupthenoise]

iTeacupPanda agreed!

[@iTeacupPanda]

Mariah Faretto I'd love to hear her do it but, she said it was just this once and of course with the negative backlash of the first time? Might not be feeling the animosity. :P

[@soakupthenoise]

yeah... i think she could pull off something else by Fleetwood, maybe Gold Dust Woman or Songbird (she could do something cool with that sonically, i'm sure)

[@iTeacupPanda]

Mariah Faretto There is always The Edge of Seventeen or my personal favorite, Rhiannon. :)

[@michadawn234]

I often describe Fleetwood Mac as primal. Florence and The Machine has captured that primal energy. It’s not a song, it’s an incantation.

[@Elardomr]

I honestly think this entire set of theirs was one of their worst live performance. Florence's voice sounds tired and shot.

[@dralexrobinson1]

Will always be the Formula 1 theme tune for those of us in the UK. Watching Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Jenson Button, and Lewis Hamilton winning the drivers championships.

[@tomjude7225]

Never mind Florence, what was the guitarist playing?? Awful.

[@MarshamRipley]

I still get goosebumps when I hear this, This was on the 2nd day of Glasto and although I am a huge fleetwood Mac fan I think Florence did really really well! Her voice singing this song with the sun setting in the background and thousands of people around was just amazing!

[@Abedude71]

Somebody call Taggart. There's been a murder.

[@richardoakley8800]

Abedude71 and morse ..

[@Jpac07]

what a cover! never expect anything less from florence

[@barnacles62]

Amateurs should not try to cover professionals...

[@blablablabla2584]

OLD BAY Florence is one of the best vocalists alive and has received 6 grammy nomination. Stay pressed old man

[@TheMoralAmbiguities]

I love how she dances. It always makes me smile.

[@Brandingtime]

Nope. Not working. NO! Don't get me wrong, I love Florence and the Machine, but no body can touch Fleetwood Mac.

[@un_heavenly]

Well, of course not but it isnt bad.

[@Soapbox81]

It's very good for highlighting just how amazing Fleetwood Mac's original is

[@BootlegBug]

Ok hipster

[@Brandingtime]

@@BootlegBug Did it take you that entire 10 years to come up with that? ;)

[@Daxel101]

Listening to this actually took me back to the original so at least I can compare both & you know what I loved BOTH!!!!!!!!!!

[@gkaplan2000]

She's got no idea how to sing this song. There's no feeling behind her vocals, it's just dull reciting.

[@fundies2]

i totally agree. fleetwood mac worked on this song for a really long time and it went through a lot of changes. finally Stevie put some lyrics to it and, bam, magic occured. and your english is perfect. :) cheers.

[@Gomezsh]

Love this band. Love this voice. She's simply remarcable!

[@helenmartin77]

blinking fantastic... i love fleetwood mac, and this song is one of their best... and the mac by florence is AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@BriWesSam]

I cant tell if Iam getting shivers from listening to Florence all day or if Im coming down with something.. Shits amazing...

[@terryc1476]

great version and great vocals , love this tune,love Florence :)