Why DREAMS by Fleetwood Mac is Perfect

[@MarySpender]

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[@MikeG691]

I watch your sometimes. Mary, I don't hate your channel but why do you narrate them like a dang romance novel ? I'm not even sure what you're talking about half the time. I admit I'm not too educated though. Anyway, I'll watch your and subscribe. I enjoy guitar and your somewhat easy on the eyes. Love and Peace.

[@MojoUX]

Absolutely fabulous video!

[@mzgizz]

Mary, What an incredible interpretation!! Beautiful story. Thank you!

[@LittleRapGuy]

::)

[@bet8520]

its like time travel with a story, never knew the back story. Love their music, and as Paul Harvey says, "Now you know the rest of the story." :)

[@UkiMalefu]

Singing while playing guitar is one thing, not stopping playing guitar to tell the story? that's a superpower.

[@ghanssperling9890]

Absolutely!

[@christianthompson1473]

Very lovely, but it's only 2 chords! 😂

[@Jack.Waters]

Mary has classes for such efforts.

[@ROOKTABULA]

She hella good but once you've played a song enough ya can even play drunk while talking in a dimly lit or dark room. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything. 😉

[@artemisnite]

Do you play? It's easy as walking and chewing gum at the same time to talk and play at the same time. Far easier than singing.

[@the1gip]

This format is next level. Not a single falter, stutter or hesitation. I have no idea how you pulled this off, Mary, but it's incredible.

[@NelsonDellis]

Did she memorize the script?? Is there a teleprompter? Not a single "um" or anything. INSANELY IMPRESSIVE!!

[@keyboardwarrior9406]

She's just... Pro.. . Amazing!!

[@rockrecordreport7136]

She mentioned early on that she played this song opening her coffee house sets, etc.. Mary has been through this song intimately both playing it and analyzing the lyrics. Great job. I will add that the bass and drums are doing some very unique backing. Mick hits a cymbal in a slightly odd beat from the get go. Recording and mix job are wonderful. But you know, "Silver Springs" captures the answer to "Go Your Own Way" ....or I've always thought so, and that's why it made a really great b-side of that single.

[@howardowens721]

Absolutely fair use.

[@the1gip]

@@markredford84 enjoy your four (4) subscribers 👍

[@TheArc37]

One of the most impressive things I've ever seen. Musicians understand how incredible this performance is. The narration on top of perfect playing and pitch? Standing fucking ovation.

[@blacmanish]

Standing Fucking Ovation!!!

[@ZenBasses]

This is pro musician being a pro musician...songs are more than the notes , they are a story and a journey ....god bless you Mary ...

[@delbertlefdclugston5393]

Definitely! I would go so far as to add, a feeling. If you can make someone else FEEL something in your songs, you have succeeded.

[@garygibbs4617]

What a wonderful way to spend 12 minutes. Thank you, Mary.

[@robinleebraun7739]

Even Arlo Guthrie would have to applaud this performance. Singing, telling the story, and playing simultaneously is the pinnacle of guitar music. It’s why many of us learned the guitar in the first place. It’s like juggling 10 balls. Few can do it.

[@alanlamb7062]

Yeah I can sense Arlo here, hope he’s doing well, he played an interesting part to my life

[@KevinFernie]

What? That is toe curling stuff!

[@corwinchristensen260]

It is SO important that people know the story behind this iconic piece. As new generations are introduced, and older ones fade away it is covers like this that preserve the past in a way that keeps it meaningful for the future. THIS WAS EPIC - Thank you.

[@bertus-janmeijer5221]

Shattered and deeply moved by the story, the flawless one take. Wow Mary, you keep growing....

[@homebase967]

Yes, so.amazing!! ❤

[@flymypg]

This is the first Mary Spender video I've watched, it magically landing in my feed while I'm sitting here ill with the flu, desperately wanting a mug of coffee I've yet to go to the kitchen to make. The video title intrigued me, then the opening notes captured me, soothing my symptoms and obliterating all thoughts of coffee for these 12 minutes. What a wonderful way to emphasize the simplicity of those two chords by playing them uninterrupted (well, except for that A minor) throughout the video, making the story of the song part of the song itself, another piece of magic right there. These peaceful and fascinating 12 minutes truly made me feel better and have given me not only the energy needed to type this, but also to go make that mug of coffee. Thank you so very much for this magical, melodic, medicinal video.

[@brendanekins2159]

im not as new as you but Ive only been subscribed a couple of weeks. i was learning fast car by t chapman and a video m spender had done in relation to fast car being a perfect song was in my feed. i imagine youll enjoy that one too. its a fusion aswell and i was so impressed initially and captivated by M Spender herself that I came back for everything else. And, also, I had become jaded by fast car the song and was being forced to learn it on guitar to accompany a girl who could sing it beautifully. I was trying to talk her into doing For My Lover instead when the Spender vid dropped and performed the woo-woo on me. Gotta go. Enjoy it, whoever you are.

[@tnexus13]

Older video of Mary singing Dreams, but I still go back to it. Hope you enjoy it as much as i have. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHeWpYiYhJ5jiq8

[@adrianguntherkeedle6860]

This is possibly the most mesmerizing tutorial I've ever watched. What a fantastic way to teach two chords that hold some of the biggest gravitas of melody and poetry. ❤

[@davidg5898]

One uninterrupted take for 12 minutes of talking while playing, without a single verbal stumble. That's impressive. Every time I talk while playing, I end up more singing than talking. 😅

[@RandomJalie]

😃. Dang. Dont know if I have ever tried. Gonna go try now. Gonna be a little weird talking to myself 😆

[@DylTyrril]

Your thoughtful and creative presentations of merging story telling with song are never lost on me, Mary. Such a brilliant way to pay homage to one of the most mesmerizing and emotionally impactful tunes of all time.

[@homebase967]

Yes.... definitely a gift!! ❤

[@briangardner1641]

Crikey how can you play the guitar and sum up Fleetwood Mac all at the same time with Dreams thrown in ! Some people would read a Auto Que but your are simply winging this live ! Outstanding ! This is the future of music :) This is so Deep :)

[@mte188]

Through all the muck on the internet, here shines the reason it should exist. Enriching the lives and deepening the souls of others. I am so glad this found me at this time on this day.

[@blacmanish]

Me too!

[@davidjohnson1654]

This is beautifully said by you, @mte188! I would like to someday meet the soul who could appreciate such beauty and express it so magically. Peace and love, ...David :)

[@jimmysmusic828]

she provided so much imagery that it feels like she’d been cutting to pictures and footage the whole video. thank you mary

[@MartyMcTube]

I have never seen a music analysis video achieve it's own level of impressive artistry. Seamlessly going from commentary to performance, while strumming the chords the whole time, uniquely impressive.

[@ravenwing8842]

Wow, Mary Spender you are a story teller - I loved the delivery and analysis of Dreams. You carried the simplicity of the song through the complexities of Fleetwood Mac’s turbulent lives and brought a deeper understanding of the creative process; the sweat, the toil, the pain, the heart ache and the love, and encapsulated it all in the simplicity of the very song that gave life to it all. Huge respect for Fleetwood Mac especially Stevie Nicks, you and your story-telling. You really brought it to life! Fantastic video. Thank you 🙏😃👍👍👍

[@paso193]

Jeeze Mary! What an insightful, penetrating narrative - while not missing a beat with backdrop guitar! Not many could pull this off - especially in ONE take! You are unbelievable!! 👏🙏👍

[@LymanGreen]

Rumours came out while I was still young but it rapidly hit the radio and has been a part of my life since its release. For me, though I *love* Dreams, this album is about “Never Going Back Again”. Still I love hearing you talk about it and sing parts

[@Chasing72]

This is every bit as good as Beato’s song breakdowns. Even better, actually! As many times as I’ve listened to Mary’s voice, this is, maybe, the best iteration of her voice I’ve heard

[@courier11sec]

Mary, you continue to make the most unique videos on music KZbin. I'm grateful for your creativity and talent. I can't imagine how many takes I would need to pull something half as good off.

[@decalice4272]

That's why 'Why I only play fingerstyle guitar' is my favorite video of hers, but I didn't think she would actually do a take this clean for even longer

[@zhyv0n]

This is fantastic! I don't usually like Dreams covers, because it is such a simple song the vocal in many ways is the song, and so much of Stevie is in it that it usually doesn't sound right. But you have this feel for it that makes it obvious that you have your own relationship to the song. It's still you singing it - and your voice is magical - but you also pull in that same ethereal softness combined with the desperate resilience that Stevie had to bring the song to life in the first place. I love hearing your thoughts about music, thank you for sharing the story this way, that was a brilliant performance.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

You summed it up!

[@stefanankerfoto]

I knew the background story of "Dreams", but I'll never forget your special presentation. Amazing! Thank you.

[@TsunamiBeefPies]

That was an astounding display of mental prowess. I can't make up my mind which is more beautiful, your speaking voice or your singing voice. I'm always happy to hear either, because if you're singing, I get chills, and if you're speaking, I get to hear your carefully articulated thoughts. As a drummer, if I needed to speak to a bandmate during a song, I could only speak in rhythm with what I was playing (even though I can sing against the beat with no trouble--go figure), so seeing you extemporize while continuing to play and keep the beat impressed me deeply. Watching your right hand during all of this was enthralling for me. Thank you, Mary.

[@TheMrPastry]

The simplicity of the songs chords may be great, but like Stevie, it is your vocals that make it really special. How you managed to put this all together in one take is incredible. And you are so relaxed the whole time too. Have listened to/watched this 3 times already. So cool and smooth.

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

The song, the story, the delivery, the take on it, the confidence, the understanding. Addictive viewing for all music fans.

[@lollington_bear]

I enjoyed this format. Please do another.

[@GregHarradineComposer]

Top quality musicianship alongside captivating storytelling and interpretation. Just wonderful!

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

This was a masterpiece, loved the story being told while playing the song. Next level Mary! 👏

[@luckyrvr]

Wow, that was awesome. Documentary, performance art, wrapped up in a live, single take. Applauso!

[@JoshMeeks-b3l]

This is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen on KZbin. What a beautiful tribute!

[@williamcoiner6019]

Glad I was alive when all this came out. The mid 70s to the mid 80s was the best time for music. It was everything to us from that time period.

[@nlpdoc]

Absolutely spellbinding discourse and performance. The most engaging thing I've seen in a long time. Thanks so much.

[@mayflowerlash11]

Just bloody brilliant. The song alone is brilliant, Stevie's voice enhances it further. And nestled in the Rumours album it becomes the epitome of beauty. Current and future generations of musicians will listen to the original and be amazed. Mary Spender gets it. Thanks Mary.

[@_left_eye]

I’ve always thought that a big part of your magnetism is in the tone of your voice, which is supposed to be obvious in a singer, but quite unusual in every days life.. Whenever you decide to start a series of such a storytelling/singing with songs you like, I’ll be hearing that in a loop

[@llroman7823]

Being a singer and guitarist myself, I've always admired Mary's beautiful voice and guitar chops. I've covered this one in clubs countless times as well. Rock on Mary.

[@darrylcarr574]

Mary, the way you put this video together, and performed it so effortlessly, speaks volumes to your artistry as both a musician and as a communicator. Thank you. 😊

[@keithrigden7597]

Yeah. To understand how impressive this is is to have been a performer yourself. It's impossible that that this entire session wasn't straight from the depths of your heart. This is more impressive than many, if not most, could ever understand. You are a true lover of music.

[@homebase967]

Yes, you are amazing!!... you are such an expressive singer... and easy listening ....

[@TomBaddley]

So good. More like this! I was 12 when this hit the radio, and it's still one of my favorite songs ever.

[@luizgklin]

What an amazing video. Gotta appreciate the exceptional storytelling, amazing singing and also pulling off a 12 minute uncut take. Thank you for the lovely content!!

[@jeanvincent7287]

Best story teller ever, Mary Spender ! Your sensibilty matches your talent, well done, what a nice moment you are giving us all ! Thank you.

[@atb1325]

Mary's sultry voice blends so well with this song! The story, the singing and all in one take, Fantastic!!

[@rogalaphotography]

I’ve never seen your live show but you should structure your show like this video. You are a great storyteller and adding the song and continuous guitar is just perfect!

[@johnmorrison8942]

Thanks!

[@paulrobertson3326]

Thanks for sharing this. while I've known the backstory for many years, your presentation took me back to the emotions of playing the vinyl album and relating to personal situations ❤

[@4everInTheClouds]

This is like a master class in storytelling. How did you do this?! It was amazing

[@rosseastman2134]

Mick did some _fabulous_ drumming on this track

[@trebleboost7]

I understand that they had a hard time getting a consistent time feel and actually physically looped a section of tape even wrapping around broom sticks or the like. Crazy.

[@kakman1958]

Before you even said it I was thinking "This is one take!". Awesome - like a Rick Beato video with a beautiful British accent. I could listen to you speak all day, I'd love to hear more 'analysis' from you.

[@milcahvanzyl8381]

CAPTIVATING. I've never had someone singing tell me a story and hold my attention for this long. Beautifully done. Stunnin

[@davemason6444]

A couple of people in here mentioned Arlo Guthrie in response to Mary's virtuoso speaking/singing performance. Suggest you go and find "Alice's Restaurant" if you haven't heard it. It's 50 years old and still 18 minutes of genius!!

[@st6086]

I keep returning to this song and enjoying it over and over

[@rtcooper]

Wow - just stumbled upon you in my feed. This is an amazing one-take video. Beautiful - thank you!

[@OregonBreault]

That is, BY FAR, the best cover I’ve ever seen for this song, and one I’ve grown up with. Well - and creatively so - done

[@lloydster2000]

Even though I know the song and the story very well, I was awestruck by this beautiful and sensitive way of presenting it. Thank you so much Mary. 😊

[@mathiasL13]

Amazing! Such a beautiful way to pay tribute to one of the most iconic songs of all time. Thanks so lot🎈

[@GregSRX7]

John McVie's bass playing doesn't get enough credit....His simple bass lines in this song are brilliant, the bridge fills are so simple, airy and tasty....just what the song needed!.....Playing along with this song always gives me goose bumps, Stevie's voice and lyrics are so haunting!

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Yes!

[@drummerboycroy]

It truly amazes me how you have managed to create an entirely new, fresh way to experience music as a player/listener. Words fail to adequately express how magical your content is. Bravo, Mary! 🤘💜

[@richardcamp8301]

The book suggests 10000 hours of practice makes perfect. Whilst that isnt quite true its clear you have played this so many times you can do it in your sleep. Blending the narrative and the lyrics is genius. Well done. You of all people should know its the journey not the ending. I hope you have love in your life

[@waynegerner1959]

This is brilliant, beautiful, and captivating! To be able to sing and play a well known song, then tell the story about the history of it at the same time is truly remarkable. Please keep content like this coming.

[@TheStuport]

I'm very glad I didn't miss your class today Mary! If the music thing doesn't work out you could smash your YT Channel by dissecting Song origins as you did with Dreams! I shall see you forever now whenever I hear this tune! Cheers from Across The Pond In COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO 👋

[@BrentDean-vf6sn]

Wow. Top notch storytelling, with the chops to back up an iconic song. Always impressed by you Mary, but this is next level. Songwriters tell stories through song; you just told a beautiful story using song as a backup. Please don’t stop.

[@mford66215]

One take?!!! Holy professionalism! Absolutely splendid.

[@techinfusions]

Imagine a world where we all walked around with a musical instrument and we conversed with everyone to a guitar riff or tune, Mary does it so well.

[@steve--smith]

It's a two chord rondo. It's also "horse with no name" backwards.

[@kwekuhodgson1976]

Mind blown 🤯!

[@Michael-mm3fm]

yeah I thought that after maybe five seconds

[@MrAdopado]

Do you mean "A Name With No Horse"?

[@ianski11]

What a refreshing technique for presenting a piece of music history. Flawless execution of the transitions between singing and narration...pure talent!

[@alementary4065]

No bullshit, this is one of the best videos I've ever watched.

[@dieselrider]

me too,me too,it's not a only "how to play", it's interesting storytelling!

[@daviddelacey8938]

Beautiful - this had everything in it. I love the story behind the story with the play the singing and the lyrics.

[@garynovak7977]

That was jaw-dropping. That was spectacular.

[@grandadbrachi]

This is the best 12 minute video I've seen on KZbin ever, absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@SylvesterCarl]

One of, if not THE best, analog albums EVER.

[@mdavid2100]

Just wow. Incredible voice and talent.

[@kelgar1]

Really loved this, thank you.

[@AlistairCooperMusic]

Wow! That was amazing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

Your vocals really shine with this song! Very impressive how you interweave the history lesson and song snippets together! Excellent! 👏👏👏

[@stfleck]

This is a fantastic way to present these types of stories. please do more !!

[@tonetoner8789]

My favourite KZbin video this year.

[@djrabin]

Wow! What a well crafted story, performed flawlessly! Bravo!!

[@ericschuppert9011]

Thank you Mary!

[@theojaquenoud419]

This video is perfect. Best song breakdown I've ever seen on youtube.

[@EdwardIglesias]

Brilliant! Just brilliant!

[@Davidmichaelfrank]

This video was nuts. Great job

[@peterhargrave2246]

This is very good format

[@euan724]

Well Mary, I've been watching your stuff since you started.. and this is by far the biggest demonstration of your musical maturity to date, I'm blown away to be honest👍👍👍

[@chrismay9030]

Beautiful tone and clear recording. Perfect. And 1 take? Wow

[@babyjesuslovesme1219]

this song is attached to my soul as a child. it’s like beyond a song to me it’s an energy

[@ABBYDOG26]

Great timeless song and lovely commentary. Well done Mary.

[@stellajayne]

Wow Mary! I kind of knew you, having seen you with Rick Beato and other KZbinrs, but this is the first time I've watched a video - superb skills in all areas and a really beautiful voice. Superb.

[@bobvernon-104]

Mary this is really incredible work. I've never seen anything quite like this. It's a little poem/a little documentary/a little bit sermon (in the best way). I hope you'll submit this for awards. It's really special beautiful work. Thank you.

[@danimal24]

9:32 Mary: " but that doesn't stop us despite the knowledge of future pain." Me: ... In all seriousness, absolutely loved the history mixed with the song!

[@madnessbydesignVria]

Stevie has so many iconic songs to her credit, and this is one of her best. A well done tribute/history lesson. Thank you... :)

[@alfredhuang7365]

Nice Taste! Beautiful Voice and comfortable guitar tempo.

[@nigelwallace4408]

That was so absolutely beautiful. Even your narration dounds like poetry. I am also a musician but i am now an instant fan of you Mary, magic stuff.

[@timchalmers1700]

Brilliant as always. Luscious vocal and guitar as always.

[@bryantcochran5065]

Beautiful simply beautiful. Thank you Mary.

[@wfhaselbarg]

I said it once before, you talking and singing is really awesome!!!

[@CinkSVideo]

You will notice that several of the drum fills land one two instead of the common one. It creates a feel of a hiccough or even a little polyrhythm, but it’s is a seemingly simple land one beat later than expected. Your historical delivery while playing this song is sublime.

[@brendonelton]

When the rain washes you clean, you'll know.

[@104ist]

You will know.

[@a.v8450]

Could listen to you for years .... and this song is first to learn when guitarlessons start after summer is gone..... ❤❤❤

[@qwasz123123]

One of the best KZbin videos I have ever watched. Thank you.