Never Going Back Again - Lindsey Buckingham

Lindsey Buckingham sings "Never Going Back Again" on our October 6, 2018 show from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco.
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[@pinguinobc]

Without a doubt one of the most talented musicians of our time. Lindsey is an amazing guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and arranger. Artists like him come along only once a century or so.

[@markconner7611]

pinguinobc agreed

[@Dmab661]

Randall Bauer absolutely ONE of the most underrated! Another that must be included is Rik Emmett of Triumph.

[@peach495]

Excellent songwriter, producer & arranger. Good vocalist & competent guitarist. On guitar he's not even in the same league as the likes of David Gilmour, John Bonasama, Peter Green.

[@pinguinobc]

David Gilmour? You're right, Lindsey is not in the same league. He's WAY better than David Gilmour.

[@peach495]

@@pinguinobc Hahahahahahahahahahah. Yea, every time i've heard conversation about the greatest guitarist or seen a list of "the greatest" guitarist in music magazines they never list Gilmour but always put Lindsay at the top. Hahahahahahahahahahahahhh.

[@guzzijack9714]

As many thousands of times he's played that song and still can put that much emotion into it. Amazing.

[@hyperdog67]

You speak truth..damn right!

[@michaelparish9645]

That pain never left him. Imo

[@davidtouchstone4871]

There's ever so much more to being a guitarist than playing fast. LB is a generational artist.

[@amarchhabra2175]

Lindsey Buckingham - the guitar guy who does it all - acoustic, electric, writing, singer, and production. Wish him all the success in the world!

[@howielong2835]

Yes makes one guitar sound like 2 or 3, awesome!

[@laszlobihari5280]

Fantasztikus.

[@TedIsHere2]

He’s already got it

[@_riesenbezwinger_4891]

John Mayer today..

[@amarchhabra2175]

@@_riesenbezwinger_4891 it took me a little bit of time but Mayer grew on me. That guy is skilled and gifted. Even Clapton admires Mayer.

[@saferguson6956]

I truly believe the greatest and I have felt this way since 1976 about this man. It's very clear that Lindsey Buckingham doesn't need Fleetwood Mac but Fleetwood Mac definitely needs Lindsey Buckingham.

[@paul_grimsley]

You're totally right. I hope this is a good time for him, he deserves to be recognised for everything he did for all of them.

[@twinray27]

Yep...

[@ivancorry7887]

BTFB The Duck buddy, rub up on some grammar. ‘Doesn’t’ is present tense, which means he is saying Lindsey no longer needs FM. He is not saying that he never needed them because if that was the case he would have used the word ‘didn’t.’

[@NorsePJ]

And where would Fleetwood Mac have been if he hadn't joined them? Also, Mick Fleetwood only wanted Lindsay but he wouldn't join without Stevie Nicks. They together made Fleetwood Mac a super band. But Lindsay knew how to produce Stevie's songs and made them extra special. And yes, someone like Lindsay would have eventually made it as he was already recording and on his way.

[@amarchhabra2175]

True - but he was responsible for entire Fleetwood Mac songs and entire albums. Without him they would not have happened or be what they are. I saw FM on October 6th at United Center - they still played songs he took the lead on and wrote - namely Go Your Own Way and The Chain. Also Lindsey did a lot of work on Rumors - the best selling Fleetwood Mac album ever. Also - don't forget - Fleetwood Mac just didn't replace Lindsey - they had to replace him with two people - Lindsey is equivalent of multile talented musicians - a guitarist, singer, song writer, and a production guy. Also - let's not forget who brought Stevie to Fleetwood Mac - Lindsey told Mick - you need to take me and my girlfriend - we come as a package. Without Lindsey there would be no Fleetwood Mac. Lindsey seems like a low key guy - doesn't get the spot light - musically he's as (maybe more) valuable than Stevie- the thing is though Stevie is more the face of Fleetwood Mac. When you say Fleetwood Mac most people think of Stevie. While the concert (on the 6th at United Center with FM) was ok it wasn't the same without Lindsey. He does stuff on the guitar that Mike Campbell can't/didn't. Also, on songs like The Chain he brings the darkness and emotion that that song requires and the rage that goes along with Go Your Own Way. The current lineup can't reproduce what he does.

[@billadams5778]

There is no world without Lindsey playing guitar

[@therbop]

Criminally underrated guitarist, songwriter and performer. Sooo damn good!!

[@phillipg.stricklin3206]

Not only a unique vocalist, also the "cleanest" guitar player ever. A fantastic talent.

[@elizabethferrari1346]

I'm in so much pain.

[@forzatuner3916]

​@@elizabethferrari1346 I understand more than you know.

[@clairejones5944]

One of the most distinctive voices in rock,one of my favourite artists 💕

[@petebrown6952]

His voice is really good but his skill with the guitar is amazing, you try playing this particular song, its bloody impossible! UK Pete.

[@steffendass4169]

As much as I like hearing LB with his full electric band, he really does command the stage when it's just him and his guitar.

[@LollieVox]

Agreed!! Works out better for him financially too!!

[@tonyfordgolf9438]

This man is a true legend! like a fine wine he gets better with age, absolutely phenomenal!

[@paul_grimsley]

Isn't he brilliant! Thank you Lindsey, thank you for a lifetime of great music.

[@antonpas3903]

I will never ever see Fleetwood Mac without Lindsey. Among the best guitarists ever. Wonderful musician

[@lorij6796]

How magical to sit outside and listen to this incredibly beautiful song 🎵! Lindsey ages like fine 🍷 wine.

[@anitastarr4445]

This dude can guitar! What a great performance and what a great musician.

[@pookiepookie8669]

You should have seen him in the day! Every show I ever seen, he is 150% until the show is done. That's why it ALWAYS takes 2 people to replace him!

[@mikefowler2417]

The finger picking is so great. What a great song. I was 14 when this song came out.

[@marktilley4645]

I am so glad Lindsey is back to his old form. The world is a much better place with him singing and performing. I saw him in 2015 and he sang this. I cried tears of joy when I heard it. Still gets me choked up thinking of that magical night. No artist has ever moved me like he has. I love you Lindsey....

[@jakewestor7840]

This has been stuck in my head on repeat since I heard it yesterday. Lindsey put so much soul into that performance, I could feel his passion coming through the speakers. So happy it is posted here.

[@mikeinsugarland]

Whether performing to thousands or dozens, his performances are still the same - full of emotions and passions .. One of the best musician in our lifetime period.

[@stevethompson3683]

So good to see Lindsey getting out and performing. A song from the soul. He always was the most talented member of Fleetwood Mac. All the best to you Lindsey!

[@Suburb_hell]

Anyone ever try to play this and then just want to light your guitar on fire after? Yeah me too

[@SnazzyBoxx]

Bolin Cartest me 3

[@angusmcdonald1271]

This live version is much easier to play than the recorded version. Mastering the 4/3 picking cleanly took months of daily devotion... my fretting hand cramps just thinking about playing it

[@chuck8172]

One of those "side projects" I've been trying to learn for years

[@RobBaartwijk]

Bolin ; Nope, but I have had that urge after listening to him do Big Love solo on stage. Fucking Hell! That righthand speed is just awesome.

[@CanadaWaxSolvent]

Had to learn it in high school. It was part of my final mark. I wish I'd never lost the note book for that course.

[@modgiemodge261]

Ladies and Gentlemen-a real artist !

[@MrsArHowell]

I dont know what kind of personality he has or what he is like to work with, but Im always going to side with the person that wants to keep creating art and not just tour for the $$$

[@publicdomainblaine]

Amie Howell well put

[@dennispicone6801]

You can tell how much he is respected, by the other musicians looking on in awe, at his splendid solo.

[@robertblakeman9978]

The king of guitarists and songwriters!

[@Molly_Belle]

Beautiful and haunting sound. One of my favorite songs from childhood. What a great musician, they don't make them like this anymore!

[@lindseybuckingham4656]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@Nawojczyk]

What an amazing talent. Most times, his musical ability brings tears to my eyes. Great talent should be admired and appreciated. And I do.

[@URfriendD1313]

Man, strip it all away and give him an acoustic and it's still magic. This is officially my favorite version of this song, now.

[@gliemmusic]

~ Thank you for being so awesome Lindsey! :)

[@sofiobregon28]

What a voice! Even after all these years! Mr Buckingham, you are one of the greatest musicians and wish you still have many years of fire on you.

[@lindseybuckingham4656]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@michaelwheeler5092]

Everytime Fleetwood Mac needs to replace him it takes,two people. That alone should tell you something. It's like watching the Beatles without John Lennon

[@smashrunner8954]

Yes because even lindsey can't play an acoustic guitar and one electric at the same time

[@Nightmaregamer-y7n]

Fleetwood Mac has made many records with Buckingham, the Beatles never made an album with out Lennon.

[@caitlynmartin5950]

Fleetwood Mac had three guitarists in their early years. They needed the depth to play the old songs, the one Lindsey Buckingham didn't want to play again.

[@Molly_Belle]

Michael Wheeler Lol, I know right?🤣👍

[@jamesadams6009]

Absolutely correct.

[@itgetter9]

Damn. First this gave me chills, then it made me cry. In the best way.

[@SissyShamrock]

Proving he can do this on his own. Spectacular performance!

[@malcolmferguson2771]

When someone invents something that others can’t even copy. Now that’s humbling

[@Frontdesk99]

Nonsense. MANY guitarists play this - and even better than Lindsey does, since he skips half of the riffs.

[@charlietango5163]

I like the faster version, but truly an incredible gift to all.

[@antonioalvarez6404]

This is just magical. Lindsey Buckingham preforming in a place like this. I have been to San Francisco and only there can something like this happen.

[@TheCream14]

I love the guitar solo. One of my favorites!

[@glennbeadshaw727]

The talent from this man just keeps coming

[@futurefreak8789]

LB is..in my eyes ..one of the best guitarist’s ever

[@goops1071]

F me, that was passionate!Definitely got to see him live if he comes to England. Forget FM and enjoy your fans Lindsey because they know the truth that you’re the real creative talent.

[@demazzelaar8018]

Voor de mensen die nederlands kunnen lezen: Voor mij is Lindsey een van de meest getale teerde muzikanten ter wereld, op elk gebied. Een charismatische artiest die geen geremdheid kent.

[@gmadiva]

My God....I am so in love with this man and have been for 50 years!!

[@lindseybuckingham4656]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@Warrensdeciple]

Amen Brother Lindsey you are the master of your Craft !

[@Starmies4]

This man is 10 times better guitarist and singer than those guys in the current fake FM line-up.

[@ethanreed8400]

It's not FM without him, yes but 10 times the guitarist mike campbell is? No way.

[@Starmies4]

You are right: 20 times

[@bertfrantic]

@@ethanreed8400 Different guitar styles. LB is a finger picker in the travis style, more often seen in country and folk music. Campbell is a straight ahead play with a pick blues/rock guitar player, which is why he struggles to play LB's guitar parts properly on some tunes and why he doesn't really fit in musically. Guitar players aren't interchangeable !! I once saw an interview with Peter Green, one of my heroes and a way better blues player than any of his contempories IMHO, and he said he couldn't play like "the new guy", as he called Lindsey.

[@miguelporraz]

@@Starmies4 at least 20 but I would go as far as 100.... and even with Finn as singer same thing... 2 or 2 guys will not replace Lindsay Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac is not the real FM without Lindsay.... after all, HE IS pr was the front man... is like the Stones without Mick...

[@chrisgsayshello]

@@ethanreed8400 Dude I love Mike Campbell but he's far from Lindsey's level. And seems to be a lot more meh than I expected in FM. Go watch them play the Chain on Ellen... Mike's solo is absolutely uninspired!

[@rorazvan]

Every time I watch one of his live performances of this amazing song is somehow different. Amazing Lindsey!!!

[@Tjbawlsinyomouf]

Literally the best video of him. He was jamming the hell out!

[@jamesadams6009]

Incredible performance. There's no one quite like him.

[@willplayforbeer3658]

Legendary. Those fingerpicking skills are unmatched. I hope I can see him perform one day.

[@shaunspeers2656]

A very moving song to start of this season. Officially added to my PHC/LFH playlist.

[@Fazzat333]

Greatest acoustic track I’ve ever heard.

[@MrDavemiley]

All dynamics and emotion !! Fantastic !!!

[@strawberryredz1997]

He strums and sings with such passion. He is the band!

[@adamkushner6793]

Not to read too much into it but there is an added poignancy about Lindsey singing about "never going back again" after being fired from Fleetwood Mac.

[@Lughnerson]

Two times. Well, the first time was probably and accident, but still...

[@NerdyWriter]

When I was hearing this live last Sat. evening, I was totally getting the feeling this performance was a big F.U. to Fleetwood Mac.

[@tcmusic6429]

Lughnerson an*

[@Lughnerson]

Typo on my laptop. I saw it too.

[@WrestlingErnestHemingway]

Yeah, the added poignancy about Lindsey singing this is that his solo version here TOTALLY SUCKS!! lol.

[@fek2000]

Still have that album. Priceless... timeless.

[@lorij6796]

This is my favorite song of all that Lindsey sings. I love how he plays the guitar.

[@cryptohonesty7662]

from the heart.. there is no other. this was absolutely OUTSTANDING.

[@jimintheweb632]

Lindsey still has "the touch". Lyricist, writer, mixer & definitely best guitar player -period.

[@juanjoseviaderorivas5998]

I absolute love this song and the way this man play & feel It. Long live Lindsey Buckingham.

[@rangeofmotion5993]

What a great song... he has still got it! The best musicians get better with age... they keep playing, keep practicing, and keep writing! If only he would have performed "Big Love" ... that is my favorite by him!

[@andygibson8143]

One of the most unique guitarists of all time, not to mention the most unique bands of all time...never will there ever be another Fleetwood Mac !

[@fredwalt2282]

The best performance and the most polite audience ever. The special crowd sure got a special treat courtesy of Mr LB

[@graemeknowles1431]

His finger picking is just top notch. FANTASTIC GUITARIST.

[@modoc1888]

I can't get enough of this. Truly amazing.

[@Kathy-z3r]

Magical music man. His plucking strings sounds like angels singing. I am a fan from the 70's and will be till my last breath.

[@xelamercedes]

Totally blew my mind. Thank you!! More!!!

[@RichardHartley65]

This is beautiful, and powerful. Fantastic performance.

[@ashmanaz5241]

One the most underrated guitar players ever!!

[@daviddawson2210]

What a talent we have been born at the right time .

[@jillsnyder5043]

Lindsay on a acoustic guitar ……is everything ❤

[@Dawn-Songs]

An all time favourite song . This man is pure energy on his guitar .

[@tonychown3302]

The pleasure is very much mine, thankyou Lyndsey xxx

[@Dmab661]

Oh my! That was just amazing!! What an epic and underrated talent Lindsay Buckingham is!

[@mac8697]

holy forking shirt, that was AMAZING

[@stevenklimecky4918]

Ditto!

[@hyperdog67]

I'll say it again, and again, and again. He doesn't get the credit he deserves for his 6 string skills! Along with being a brilliant songwriter, his guitar playing is second to none! Fleetwood hit the jackpot when he stepped in.

[@my3dviews]

This is a great song. Love the acoustic guitar playing by Lindsey.

[@robertsise7898]

Big Love, Insane, Trouble. Just a few of the masterpieces IMHO.

[@kurtg7630]

You forgot Bleed to Love Her.

[@brianvosburgh1720]

Finally slowing down... And still incredible. A Stevie "walk on" would have been absolutely epic. Can you imagine????

[@SusanStocks-g7e]

One of the.(if not) the greatest guitar player of all time.

[@melissa2068]

Lindsey is absolutely the most soulful player I think I've ever heard. Doesn't matter what he singing what he's playing you can always feel everything. I think that's why I'm so drawn to his music it's because it means something unlike most the stuff today. And you can see Lindsey feels what he plays. And he's an absolutely amazing guitarist.

[@robertjames7982]

And everyone looks on in awe at the fabulously talented Lindsay Buckingham.

[@TheCheryl57]

That is perfection right there!

[@lindseybuckingham4656]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@wouter8400]

@@lindseybuckingham4656 this sounds legit is fuck! Never knew Lindsey was black and behind a PC in Africa somewhere hahs

[@Ukedc259]

Mesmerisingly brilliant. It’s more than music. It’s viscerally astounding.

[@randylancaster7961]

THIS MAN IS ALL TALENT

[@wildcubjim]

Beautiful song amazing live performance

[@juandanielcamacho4813]

One of the most underrated artists

[@cruisinonaduck]

Omg you can't replace Lindsey ever. One of my Favorite bands for 40 years and just can't loose him. Omg

[@davidcarpenter9020]

Lindsey's talent is off the hook he can play

[@bobbybeast1000]

the guy watching on the side could feel the rawness and pain in Lindsey's voice - his sympathetic look tells it all. Lindsey - a true artist, as real as they come

[@cappiesrme91]

What a great recording, so clear and powerful! The strumming is pure balm to the soul, his performance, poignant! This song speaks to my soul!

[@atw729]

Most excellent. I hope you are feeling a lot better by now.

[@lindseybuckingham4656]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@benjamin6492]

ive been trying to learn some of these songs on guitar ,what a masterpractise practise!Lindsey,you truly are a gifted guitar and singer ,i like this song ,i never want to go back again either!rock on mr magic fingers!

[@MrAbonaz]

I study this performance to improve my Guitar playing and singing, because this Is to me the perfect definition of control of the tecnique and dynamics. Wonderful!

[@d.stewart41]

I appreciate this video. He wrote some really nice songs on his guitar.

[@YouTuber-r5c8x]

I don't know which is more brilliant, the music or the lyric.

[@jonnypkmn168]

His voice sounds a lot better than it has done in recent years. Great to hear.

[@lorij6796]

Getting my daily dose of this incredible song! Love it!

[@kimberlyherrmann6324]

So Much Spirit. This Song Has A Whole New Meaning When Awake. Thankyou So Much 🙏💓🙏

[@sirmarcusphipps7288]

I feel ashamed that I was ignorant of this man’s talent for far too long… incredible.

[@richtensail]

wow v solo guitar intro time warped my bck 2 v 70s, wonderful, thanks lindsey, so gd live n solo.

[@ssravp]

Waiting for that Lindsey Buckingham / Chris Thile album.

[@stevendouglascarr5517]

Never tire of his performance of this song...

[@someb0y]

This looks a magical night, the place and obviously the star. Wish I'd been there