Supernatural Tale Behind The 70s Hit | Fleetwood Mac - "Rhiannon" | Vocal Coach Reacts & Analysis

[@BethRoars]

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[@howardsmith3758]

You can tell how big an impact this song had on me in highs school when it came out... I named my daughter Rhiannon 20 years later.

[@davidgrubbs4480]

I’m so excited that you reacted to this one Beth. As many have said it is the must-see version of this song. It builds and builds until Stevie lets loose and becomes a rock goddess possessed by the spirit of Rhiannon.

[@davidpyorkshire]

This version of this song is truly epic. I believe she literally transforms into Rhiannon in this performance. Dare I say there is something of Rhiannon in you in your reaction 🧙‍♀️ ❤

[@monicazinha]

“Rhiannon” and “Sara” are my favourite tracks by FWM. The backing vocals in their studio versions are so gorgeous on both, soothing even, the harmony… 🤍

[@tjcaruthers5593]

I named my daughter Sara after specificly the version on the live album they released in 1980 from the Tusk tour. My daughter turns 21 on Friday December 6th.

[@srt8rocketship241]

The most amazing beautiful woman. And , wow she is such a great vocalist. I'm still in love since they began.

[@kjpmi]

I'm SO glad you did this one. This is BY FAR THE BEST live version of Rhiannon. You get a really nice section of Christine McVie on the keys/organ AND an extended outro, not on the album version, that is just magic. Not only that but everyone was just 110% on their game that night.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

This, for me, is the best live version of this song, Beth, thank you for doing this excellent analysis of Stevie Nicks and Rhiannon, being Welsh myself this song has always had a special place in my heart.

[@user-gk9lg5sp4y]

I think someone my age and background is required to love Fleetwood Mac. And I do! Love Stevie and Christine too!

[@718Gilbert]

I've watched this performance countless times and I get goosebumps at the end every time.

[@joeherald7319]

This is the best live version of this song. "Midnight Special" June 1976. Midnight Special was special. Many memories for us who are now AARP eligible. There was no one in 1976 who owned the stadium rock era stage like Stevie.

[@williamvitullo6749]

SNL and The Midnight Special were shows we never missed, they were always on at parties back in my younger days, way way back lol

[@JKwakulla]

It was better being 20 in the 70's than being 70 in the 20's. 😂

[@joeherald7319]

@@JKwakulla Youngins today will never know what they missed. Many '60's/'70's bands and songs are still very popular today. I wonder how popular Beyonce and Taylor Swift will be in 30 years.

[@JKwakulla]

​@@williamvitullo6749 Personally I try not to make statements like that. I'll sound like my dad. LOL

[@williamvitullo6749]

@@JKwakulla hopefully some day you will sound like him

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

And let's not forget to mention the whole band that does so much to make this song work its 'magic'...Mick's propulsive drumming makes me think of "Station Man" off of their Kiln House album...

[@umpdaddy1]

I've watched this a hundred times and I still catch my breath.

[@steveflatbush]

Fascinating history of the song. I listened to all their stuff in the 70s. A beautiful song a very interesting analysis of Stevie Nicks.

[@jennastorm4785]

I saw them live in concert right at the time that this song was a hit. As soon as Stevie hit the stage, all eyes were on her. It was an incredible concert.

[@manwithumbrella]

Watched her perform this on her and Lindsey's first tour with Fleetwood Mac in Aug 1975, Michigan Theater, Detroit.

[@v-lado]

God I love Fleetwood Mac - Rumours album is one of the greatest things ever happened to music, the art, the drama, sheer talent of everyone involved mixed with emotional rollercoaster they were going through. Lindsey and Stevie one the greatest rnr stories ever.

[@stevenseul361]

Mick Fleetwood (drummer) In interviews has said watching Stevie perform Rhiannon is like watching an exorcism. kinda fits

[@pirobot668beta]

This is the song that carried me across the Pacific ocean! Seattle to Korea...the musical offerings were limited, so I chose 'rock'. 9 songs on rotation...'Rhiannon' was one of them. Her voice, the guitars, the tempo all seemed to blend into the murmuring of the jet engines. I was terrified to be flying over a vast ocean, but I was 'taken by the wind".

[@MurrayR2467]

Thanks Beth. My all-time favourite group. There's only one Stevie. I always enjoy your reactions. You have the knowledge to present with authority which makes your videos interesting and informative. Perhaps more importantly your love of music it's plain to see and it always makes me smile. Great work.

[@dvsreed]

My favorite live performance by Fleetwood Mac

[@carolmartin4413]

Love..Love..Love Fleetwood Mac..so happy and proud to be part of that generation of music. This is one of their best songs...outstanding drum beat, guitar runs and Stevie's phenomenal voice. Think my great-great-great-great aunt was Rhiannon..😁

[@elliotvermette]

You obviously had a great time doing this video Beth. I remember buying this album the day it came out because of this track. Great album, loved your take on it, take care.🤟

[@filmkid541]

If you haven't seen it you would enjoy the documentary film "Sound City" about the famous recording studio in Los Angeles. Directed by Dave Grohl, it tells the stories of many bands who recorded there, and Fleetwood Mac is a big part of the story. Also Dave invites many artists into his studio (he purchased the Neve mixing board when Sound City closed) including Stevie Nicks, Paul McCartney, Rick Springfield and others to jam. Lots of info and really fun!

[@brenthatcher5748]

I was so in love with Stevie Nicks when I was a kid. Still am! 😊

[@adrianmontelongo9707]

Yes! I do the song Fleetwood Mac Rhiannon. That is beautiful song and epic 🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵

[@fred993a]

Beth - Rhiannon was your ancestor!

[@ghytredstillghytred7617]

She closes her eyes at various times, but she **never blinks!**

[@robrobertson4619]

This video sound so much faster pace than what it was on the radio back in the day. Maybe so that they could fit more songs in their sets during live concerts? Nice reaction😉

[@barryross8382]

Deeply stoned and Truly Magnificent.

[@js0988]

Spotify Wrapped came out today and my number 1 most listened too artist was Fleetwood Mac. 😃

[@seanmurray976]

Thats Fleetwood Mac at the height of their powers - right at the Rumors release. I love it - ALOT.

[@JeffKokernak]

Rhiannon is the Celtic goddess of the moon and later became the lady of the lake, the keeper of King Arthur's sword....EXCALIBUR

[@57too]

Buckingham on guitar was right on for what the song needed. Nothing more, nothing less. His guitar could've went mental but he knew to control it thoughout the song. Stevie was very aware where the song should be. It had to be ethereal. She had the intelligence to put it there.

[@DaveSVT-rn4of]

The first time I saw them do this tune was on Saturday Night Live. Fell in love with Stevie then and it continues until today. You are a great dancer by the way.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Stevie Nicks legendary music artist.

[@oscararzate7956]

Beth y su reacción a la música 🎵 retro me gusta mucho esa época gracias por transportarnos a esas canciones maravillosas 🇲🇽👏👏🍀🍀

[@exeter1588]

Call me crazy, but I see a lot of similarity between Stevie and young Emma Kok in their lower registry. I think Emma could do this song justice if ever she were to perform it. I actually saw Stevie perform Rhiannon with Fleetwood Mac very close-up in 1975 at San Diego's old Balboa Stadium (no longer there). She performed it with an energy and passion I had never experienced before. She was absolutely mesmerizing, and I will never forget it. I'm awash in fond memories right now, and a little choked up. Thanks for reacting to, and analyzing this performance. Very well done and informative. All the best.

[@rickstevens1479]

Epic preformance..

[@podrunner743]

I read Triad when it came out. it's about a woman with an evil twin who, it turns out, doesn't really exist. There was an odd amount of these novels in the 70s, such as Thomas Tryon's The Other. It's funny, but the first time I heard the Fleetwood Mac song, I knew exactly where it came from. As I recall, Rhiannon & Branwen are Welsh legend.

[@charlieoscar09]

She was high as a Kite when she sang this.....Allegedly Brilliant vocals and musical build up especially Lyndsey building volume with his amazing guitar work. Fleetwood Mac were just Special

[@BethRoars]

That’s where she got that freedom from then 🤣

[@troymk1]

Yeah, I saw the pupils :)

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

@@BethRoars In the 70s, cocaine had a Fleetwood Mac problem.

[@samuellord8576]

Beth, thank you, wonderful as always! I really hope you react to a few more of Stevie's songs if you haven't already addressed them: 1). The official video of "Gypsy:" an utterly gorgeous, breathtaking musical production 2). The original album version of "Landslide" 3). The official version of "Leather and Lace" with Don Henley

[@dillonsronce2583]

I think one of Fleetwood mac's best live silver springs.

[@wentibbetts7833]

My fav FM song. 💞 I stayed up til midnight to catch that performance, 14y old. She bewitched me, cast that spell. Loved it then, cherish it now. Saw her throughout the decades, witnessed and shared the aging with her. Edit: Missing Chris. 🥺

[@blackberrythorns]

kd lang - hallelujah she's such a pro.

[@trevorward8496]

No surprise you loved this as a redhead both kissed by fire!

[@EconAdviser]

She wrote this witch song in record time. Another case of a group member's girlfriend, immediately discounted until she very soon became the star of an already top band! She has the best vibrato ever in rock. Their breakup album (everyone was sleeping with each other) was also their best, and a candidate for the best and most influential album of our times. Christy McVie died just recently. Nicks was known for her sheer, waving outfits. Her LANDSLIDE song was her best, but also her duets with other rock legends. She's indescribable.

[@christopherstevenson5470]

Sydney Rock Arena 1977,Stevie was 🔥🔥🔥👍

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

To hear and see this kind of power and energy caming out of tiny Stevie Nicks is amazing

[@Dr.Claw_M.A.D.]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug. LSD and cocaine.

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

I was probably around 8 or 9 years old when this song and Stevie perked my interests after hearing it on FM radio! OMG, what magic there was in the '70s!

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

Funny...I was around the same age and it was Christine that drew me in.

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Oh, I was infatuated with Christine too!

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

Here is a cover of "Rhiannon" I posted a few months ago with an arrangement played by myself on guitalele: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZzCpnxtbbmBgpYsi=ljnQXm7DcIB2Zsl1

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

@@guitaleleoeuvre Nevertheless, Stevie solo was my first rock concert. That was the night I discovered I was the only straight guy in my clique.

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee I got to see Fleetwood Mac just yesterday (was it really 2015?) for the 1st time in Knoxville! I remember that Christine had JUST joined back-in with the band in time for the show! (Sadly, I was with my dad whom, due to his age/health reasons decided we should leave after the 1st set. He loved the band too, but he just couldn't take being in a large crowd. I completely understand his reasoning for leaving early! They had already played a bunch of the hits in the generously long first set and FM were mostly ants from where we were sitting.)

[@Ontariosound]

Great reaction ! They tightened up the lyrics for the studio recording of this thankfully. Wish Stevie was singing into her signature microphone. The beautiful Sennheiser MD 441.....

[@emcarnahan]

Ooh I bookmarked this one! So many goodies in here 😃✨

[@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd]

Yes I love women with low voices whether they’re singing or just speaking. Miley Cyrus looks great but it’s that smokey voice that gets me every time she speaks.⚛️❤

[@kurtsaxton823]

Her vocal range is actually much broader than people think.

[@PlasticSkies-e9k]

Yeah very close to Miley as far as i remember B2-A5-F6

[@kurtsaxton823]

@PlasticSkies-e9k you cannot be serious trying to put Miley Cyrus even in the same category as Stevie Nicks, a pop artist compared to a two-time Rock and roll Hall of Fame inductee... That's really an insult.

[@PlasticSkies-e9k]

@@kurtsaxton823 Hey 🤨 I am a fan of Miley They collabed before Edge of Midnight at that time i look up Stevies vocals they were similar Miley has a slightly bigger range F#2-G#5-E6 for Miley aren't i give you the vocal range 🥰

[@kurtsaxton823]

Understood you're a pop person. Stevie Nicks has over a thousand songs in her catalog that she has written, by her own pen, she was a member of one of the biggest rock and roll bands of all time. Not to mention her solo career. She has collaborated with people like Tom Petty, and Don Henley... Just to name a few. No superficial songs like Party in the USA... Just saying. You're talking the difference between a rock Goddess and a pop star. Have some respect.

[@PlasticSkies-e9k]

@@kurtsaxton823 i love all music Stevie is queen of rock for me she is just stuck with Miley in my head because they have very similar vocal range as a vocalist as a artist of course fleetwood mac's catalogue is endless i didn't compare them but Miley found her lane too Party in the Usa is 12 years old she evolved as artist since then she has some good works too in recent years.

[@leandrosilvadacosta3162]

Please react to Brazilian singer Alda Cristina on the Raul Gil program, singing Leão da Tribo de Judá.

[@jeannineoneal1479]

Love your reaction. Boomer music is the BEST. Thanks!

[@apparition13]

Such a spectacular performance. The guitar and piano solos, and then that torrent of passion from Stevie to finish the song off. The only sad thing is I've read that doing the song this way was unhealthy for her voice, so she had to change her singing style to achieve her longevity. The longevity isn't sad, that's a gift too, but the loss of this style is. At least there is a good recording of it. Beth, I've noticed that a lot of songs slow in tempo as the performers age. Is there a reason for this that you know of?

[@shortbusdriver83]

I lurve how much you talk and enunciate with your hands!

[@keymaker-k7h]

i think ur looking for gesticulate....u cant enunciate with hands..😅✌️

[@071949]

Hi Beth, I enjoy watching your reaction to this; you have some gr8 "moves"...😉RogerC 12/6/24

[@lawwdogg1digr]

Let’s not kid ourselves. Stevie lived for the blow for much of her early career as did many other artists of her time.

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

She was lucky her other vice was buying up old houses...at least they kept their value.

[@v2gbob]

Psst: I think Beth likes this song, a lot!

[@MarioPIVIDORI]

Hello, I would like to introduce you to Asaf Avidan, an Israeli singer-songwriter with an extraordinary voice. An analysis of his voice would be useful because I can't tell if it has been worked on or if it's just a natural gift. Asaf Avidan - In A Box III - Reckoning Song (One Day)

[@douglasmijangos3327]

I know this is a channel focused more on singing and vocals BUT that Guitar 🎸 is so good 😂

[@FleetfootMike]

Worth noting that this predates the Rumours tour: you can actually track the deterioration of Stevie's voice over the course of 1977 from pretty much the same as she has here early in the tour (able to let rip at the end of Rhiannon) to the very hoarse, world- and road-weary version you can find on a Tokyo '77 bootleg. As you say, it's low in her range, but by the end of that year on the road that's pretty much all the range she had left.

[@FleetfootMike]

ex-Lindsey in a Mac tribute - we got very very obsessed with picking details out of the Rumours-lineup bootlegs :D this is Tokyo, December '77 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4eroHZrmrd2nZo

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

By the time Tusk was finished, so was her upper register.

[@JKwakulla]

Beth, check out the original 1973 Buckingham Nicks album. Worth your time, for the history. But also for the album cover. Eye popping.

[@HildHilden-rx6po]

Thanks for great reaction😊🙏 Can you please react to "like a tattoo" by Sade live from San Diego? That's a legendary song, lyrically and vocally

[@mazdodd4145]

Another incredible live performance is Sisters of the Moon in the Mirage tour. She speaks in tongues at one stage & Lindsay bashes her with his guitar.

[@Kempkagabi]

Hi Beth! I love the reactions you do, especially to Brazilian singers! I would like to humbly leave my suggestion: please react to the brothers Edson and Hudson "Chocolate com Pimenta (Ao Vivo)" ❤🇧🇷

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

How can you be a music lover and not have a copy of Rumours?

[@vetb4051]

I love Beth censoring herself! 😆

[@Gforceracing20]

Stevie totally embodied the character of Rhiannon

[@Gforceracing20]

It was said that Stevie did practice wiccan spells. I had a wiccan roommate at one point. She kept a picture of her ex in the freezer so he he could affect her.

[@allycat9044]

Mick Fleetwood said it was like an exorcism every night back then

[@The_Major_3rd]

Lindsey Buckingham said after a coupe of weeks on tour, the fingernails on his right hand would be gone. An unusual (but fantastic) style of fingerpicking, to say the least.

[@richardcurley5798]

In Stevie’s book she writes that she had to change the way she ended this tune because it was killing her voice singing it on tour. Both versions are awesome, but this version is unparalleled.

[@racinnut77]

Mick was pushing the tempo like he was double parked outside.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

There is another live version of this on line you might check out. It's the 'official' FM release, and IMO it's a little more intense than this performance.

[@dr.s.]

During those days, they were so high on cocaine that they probably really didn't give a flying rats arse about anything and just played. After the Peter Green era the cocaine years were best in Fleetwood Mac's history.

[@jrdlabs]

I wonder why they sang the background vocals in unison....

[@fnjesusfreak]

Waylon Jennings' cover sticks pretty close to the original, though that _he_ would do it was a bit unusual...

[@jeordesluciano3788]

Oi Beth, sou do Brasil e adoro seus reacts. Se possível seria legal se você reagisse a banda "Rosa de Saron", a música "Rara Calma", versão acústica. Essa banda faz sucesso no Brasil inteiro, o vocal do Guilherme de Sá é incrível. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnm0qX6vr6-Dpas

[@jeffruebens8355]

Her eyes were strange, maybe lots of cocaine but she is also known for belladona with an album of that name. A drug used a lot more in the middle ages.

[@frankzito8653]

Stevie is quite short, and basically a tiny person.....YET she creates this amazing sound from her voice. Her entire body is working. She sacrificed her vocal range because she puts maximum effort into her live performaces.

[@Spo-Dee-O-Dee]

Whereas Christa Ludwig, a mezzo built to a similar frame, severly limited her performances in dramatic soprano roles so as to not over-use her voice and had a 47-year stage career, in prime voice for almost every year of it. Knowing how to pace herself is how she was able to not only master the major mezzo repertoire, but to leave reference-level performances of nearly all of them.

[@gwooledge]

You misspelled diphthong.

[@BethRoars]

Thank you!

[@keymaker-k7h]

answer a ‐ cocaine ✔️

[@57too]

Stevie must've been no older than 23 at the time.

[@wilsonMelo6]

Do you know Talk To Me Of Mendocino composed and sung by Kate McGarrigle and her son Rufus Wainwright and daugther Martha Wainwright? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCVY4mVpq6ja8ksi=XzuxyK7fXk5DCHGp

[@mikeb7379]

I think you enjoyed that?

[@darwinsaye]

Apparently she blew her voice out doing this performance and the band wouldn’t let her do this version again.

[@nicholasbusch113]

Stevie is so coked-up rt now in this video

[@keymaker-k7h]

all of them....✌️

[@leandrosilvadacosta3162]

Please react to Brazilian singer Alda Cristina on the Raul Gil program, singing Leão da Tribo de Judá.❤

[@leandrosilvadacosta3162]

Please react to Brazilian singer Alda Cristina on the Raul Gil program, singing Leão da Tribo de Judá.😊