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Fleetwood Mac — Dreams
Album: Rumours
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Released: 1977
Length: 4:12
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Now here you go again
You say you want your freedom
Well, who am I to keep you down?
It's only right that you should
Play the way you feel it
But listen carefully to the sound
Of your loneliness

Like a heartbeat.. drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost...
And what you had...
And what you lost

Thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
Say... Women... they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean... you'll know, you'll know

Now here I go again, I see the crystal visions
I keep my visions to myself
It's only me
Who wants to wrap around your dreams and...
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Dreams of loneliness...

Like a heartbeat... drives you mad...
In the stillness of remembering what you had...
And what you lost...
And what you had...
And what you lost

Thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing
Say... Women... they will come and they will go
When the rain washes you clean... you'll know, you'll know
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Cannot be beat ..
Album of a lifetime.
Posted 2 days ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
One of the best two chord only songs ever written
Posted 2 days ago by drake.bob    [ Reply ]
 SoundThinker wrote:

Fleetwood Mac used to be one KILLER band up until 1975 and then it become commercialize schock with Nicks and Buckingham joining. The name of the band should have been changed at that point because they were no longer "Fleetwood Mac" Peter Green's old band.

There was no excuse for such a wonderful band that already had nearly a dozen albums out before 1974, to turn into such a terrible commercialize band that only made "music" for money.


I have always been a big fan of the earlier FM. I also turned up my nose at the new version of the band. As time went on I realized the newer stuff is really good and I'm only hurting myself by ignoring it. Four of the songs on Rumours are from Christine, so start with that. Yeah, its different, but it's really a growth of the band from the early blues through the Welsh era, and on to the band we are listening to now. And anyway - they finally got the big bucks they deserved, so be happy for them and enjoy the music.
Posted 6 days ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
Man Skateboarding While Drinking Cranberry Juice From The Bottle Is The Vibe We All Need In 2020




An interesting story about this video's legacy
Posted 10 months ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
This album was "De rigeur" in the summer when I was working as an intern (as you say in the USA) in The Lake District in England. 6 weeks of unbroken sunny days and lodging on a dairy farm just outside Kendal. Takes me right back!
Posted 11 months ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
Man Skateboarding While Drinking Cranberry Juice From The Bottle Is The Vibe We All Need In 2020

Posted 1 year ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Seen them at the C.N.E in Toronto 1977 tour , general admission, 30feet from the stage. Bozz Scaggs & Kenny Loggins opened. Stevie looked haunting!!
Great show
Posted 1 year ago by Johnwayne    [ Reply ]
 SoundThinker wrote:

Fleetwood Mac used to be one KILLER band up until 1975 and then it become commercialize schock with Nicks and Buckingham joining. The name of the band should have been changed at that point because they were no longer "Fleetwood Mac" Peter Green's old band.

There was no excuse for such a wonderful band that already had nearly a dozen albums out before 1974, to turn into such a terrible commercialize band that only made "music" for money.



Breaking: Old Man yells at cloud
Posted 1 year ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
 bluematrix wrote:


Ha, the Onion. But the truth is that Rumors won the Grammy in '78 against some really REALLY steep competition... Aja, JT, Hotel California and Williams soundtrack to Stars Wars were also nominated that year. Yowza



With respect to all these music and film awards; Nick Cave said it best when he refused an MTV award:

“My muse is not a horse, and I am in no horse race.”
Posted 2 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
This song is so timeless, always takes me back.
Posted 2 years ago by gregmarquis    [ Reply ]
An amazing song, an amazing sexy woman singing, perfect production, and part of my musical education (yes, I was aware of earlier FM, with Peter, and only got to see him with the Splinter group but glad I did)
Posted 2 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
Regardless of its content, I think Rumours is a fine example of production excellence.

I like the content
Posted 2 years ago by deanv    [ Reply ]
Great tune.

I've always thought it would be better if they said,"Players only love you when they're winning"
Posted 2 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
 SoundThinker wrote:

Fleetwood Mac used to be one KILLER band up until 1975 and then it become commercialize schock with Nicks and Buckingham joining. The name of the band should have been changed at that point because they were no longer "Fleetwood Mac" Peter Green's old band.

There was no excuse for such a wonderful band that already had nearly a dozen albums out before 1974, to turn into such a terrible commercialize band that only made "music" for money.

I'm thinking Mick Fleetwood would disagree. Bands change. People in bands change. This was just another change. And although FM put out some good stuff prior, this form of FM worked for all involved. And we're all the more fortunate for it.

Posted 2 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Fleetwood Mac used to be one KILLER band up until 1975 and then it become commercialize schock with Nicks and Buckingham joining. The name of the band should have been changed at that point because they were no longer "Fleetwood Mac" Peter Green's old band.

There was no excuse for such a wonderful band that already had nearly a dozen albums out before 1974, to turn into such a terrible commercialize band that only made "music" for money.
Posted 2 years ago by SoundThinker    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
Fleetwood Mac's music was like no one else's
they did not follow anyone else's style
their songs even differed from their own other songs

All true and rarely mentioned. Thank you.
Posted 2 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
Like nearly everyone I bought this album.  I'm not sure why since the music was getting played to death on the radio. You really couldn't escape it at the time. Hearing occasionally now is good.
Posted 2 years ago by everettwa    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:



Still,  a good tune!
Oh hell yes it is 

Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Kinda hard to be fair on this, because it WAS all over the radio and on every stereo from '78 to '80 and beyond...but the truth is, it is music by good musicians done well, and stands the test of time better than most. I admit that I'm somewhat surprised that I don't mind hearing it once and awhile these days.




Same here! Overplayed in the dorms on crappy stereos, while I was in college. It is much better in FLAC  w/ great studio phones, amp & DAC!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:

Another great somg from an album made during break up and lots of coke




Still,  a good tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Another great somg from an album made during break up and lots of coke
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Kinda hard to be fair on this, because it WAS all over the radio and on every stereo from '78 to '80 and beyond...but the truth is, it is music by good musicians done well, and stands the test of time better than most. I admit that I'm somewhat surprised that I don't mind hearing it once and awhile these days.
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Wonderful
Posted 3 years ago by tonyjory    [ Reply ]
 Cueburned wrote:

This album seems to be having a moment with millenials.  I sometimes spin vinyl at a local craft brewery (I get paid in beer).  A table full of 20 something ladies requested anything off this Lp and Eagles Greatest.  They sang along and it was lotsa fun.    



A few days ago I was passed by a group of 14 year old girls blasting Kansas' "Carry on My Wayward Son". 

I was gobsmacked.
Posted 3 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
This album seems to be having a moment with millenials.  I sometimes spin vinyl at a local craft brewery (I get paid in beer).  A table full of 20 something ladies requested anything off this Lp and Eagles Greatest.  They sang along and it was lotsa fun.    
Posted 3 years ago by Cueburned    [ Reply ]
This set:
Posted 3 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
There is something magical about this song. It's warmer than it seems it should be. But even that knowledge doesn't change that fact.
Posted 3 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
 obankenobi wrote:
I've got four different pressings of this vinyl, they all sound subtly different.  Hearing Stevie's voice multi-tracked on a killer HiFi is enough to make you weak in the knees
 
For some reason I have about 10 copies of this album on vinyl.  My favorite is a specially pressed Ken Perry mastered copy that was from the original pressing run put out to celebrate the winning of the Grammy.  Brand new stampers and heavier than normal vinyl was used for this one.

Cheers !
Posted 4 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
I'm really digging the theme today. This song feels right to me!
Posted 4 years ago by danieljames3674    [ Reply ]
Well, this dude got his 15 minutes of fame, thanks to this song.
Life in the 21st century, kids . . .

CranberryDreams
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Well worth listening to an analysis of this song ( and The Chain)

https://strongsongspodcast.com...

Made me appreciate the later stuff  (though I'm a bigger fan of the middle era of FM).
Posted 4 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Maravilloso!
Posted 4 years ago by quiqma    [ Reply ]
Flashback to happy times.  Lately I find myself playing only their early stuff with Peter Green.
Posted 4 years ago by raxe866    [ Reply ]
 jacopo_7 wrote:
I saw her tour with Joe Walsh. The only thing I remember was her see through dress.
 
That is just plain sad.  Not that the dress wouldn't have been memorable (I'm sure it was impressive) but, rather, that you saw 2 of the greatest performers in rock history and THAT was your sole take away.  Sounds like a wasted ticket and not a cheap one at that.
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Love these cats.  Timeless!
Posted 4 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
Flawless.
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Iconic 70's album, so excellent ! 
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
 obankenobi wrote:
I've got four different pressings of this vinyl, they all sound subtly different.  Hearing Stevie's voice multi-tracked on a killer HiFi is enough to make you weak in the knees
 

In her prime, she was certainly a "knee-weakener"!
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
I've got four different pressings of this vinyl, they all sound subtly different.  Hearing Stevie's voice multi-tracked on a killer HiFi is enough to make you weak in the knees
Posted 5 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
 CaffeineIsMyDrug wrote:
https://entertainment.theonion.com/album-that-has-nothing-on-fleetwood-mac-s-rumours-win-1819576068
 

Ha, the Onion. But the truth is that Rumors won the Grammy in '78 against some really REALLY steep competition... Aja, JT, Hotel California and Williams soundtrack to Stars Wars were also nominated that year. Yowza
Posted 5 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
 charliemusicfan wrote:
I like Stevie Nicks but she does not belong in the HOF as a solo artist.  Here's why:  

http://bloggerhythms.blogspot.com/2018/12/carole-king-vs-stevie-nicks-for-rock.html
 
haul of Fame is a contrived and Bogus entity ..ANYWAY : <
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
What can you say about this one but ..Yeah That's SWEET!
Raw & true
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
Growing up on early Fleetwood Mac reveals later work to be as insipid as it is.
 
I beg to differ. Two totally different bands with the same name. However, both were equally brilliant. 
Posted 5 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
I like Stevie Nicks but she does not belong in the HOF as a solo artist.  Here's why:  

http://bloggerhythms.blogspot.com/2018/12/carole-king-vs-stevie-nicks-for-rock.html
Posted 5 years ago by charliemusicfan    [ Reply ]
I was skeptical to see Fleetwood Mac without Lindsey Buckingham but the show last week was amazing. The additions of Tom Petty's Mick Campbell and the vocals of Neil Finn along with an additional guitarist, keyboards and 2 back up singers made this a really fun evening.  They still got it.  
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
In Los Angeles, on Valentine's Day 2019, can't see across the street for the rain; Stevie sings "thunder only happens when it's raining", and the sky rumbles ominously. I don't know what kind of magic you're working, Bill... but keep it up.
Posted 5 years ago by CrispyDruid    [ Reply ]
https://entertainment.theonion.com/album-that-has-nothing-on-fleetwood-mac-s-rumours-win-1819576068
Posted 5 years ago by CaffeineIsMyDrug    [ Reply ]
This almost always harkens back to great memories of first hearing it
Posted 5 years ago by chuck.b.meyers    [ Reply ]
10 GODLIKE
Posted 5 years ago by t0m5k1    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
Growing up on early Fleetwood Mac reveals later work to be as insipid as it is.
 
Bla bla bla
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Killer tune, ACAB 1312
Posted 5 years ago by TerrorGovernor    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of listening to this. Sheer magical quality and those vocals are to die for.
Posted 6 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]

Overplayed?  Who cares?!!?  This is a 10, not only for the song and it's place in my life, heck almost more so because this track SOUNDs awesome!   I've used this (and the Theme from Shaft) to tune my systems' high-end....so yeah....long live RP!!

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Fleetwood...Great, Greater...Greatest
Posted 6 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
For me  7 -> 8 - Most Excellent  
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
Growing up on early Fleetwood Mac reveals later work to be as insipid as it is.
 
Amen.  Somebody -- She Who Must Not Be Named -- ruined the band and excused it by making them all rich.
Posted 6 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I saw her tour with Joe Walsh. The only thing I remember was her see through dress.
Posted 6 years ago by jacopo_7    [ Reply ]
A Bear's short list of songs I've heard at least 10,000 times and am sick to death of:
1-  A Horse With No Name2-  Hotel California3-  Dreams
Ear Torture

Posted 6 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Growing up on early Fleetwood Mac reveals later work to be as insipid as it is.
Posted 6 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing this. :)
Posted 7 years ago by quigui    [ Reply ]
Fleetwood Mac's music was like no one else's
they did not follow anyone else's style
their songs even differed from their own other songs
Posted 7 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Stevie at her Stevie-est.
I had a few dreams about her in my teens.

 
I was a member of that club too, as I imagine many were. 
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
The first album I ever hated in my bones.
Posted 7 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my hotel room loves this marvelous song, which is from an incredible album...  we be dancing like happy hippies...  love Radio Paradise...
Posted 7 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
one of my favs of theirs. the lyrics are so great.
Posted 7 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
*Rumors one of the greatest albums ever made ! in my opinion.
Posted 7 years ago by Jackson_Feelgood    [ Reply ]
Stevie at her Stevie-est.
I had a few dreams about her in my teens.
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 djblitz wrote:

It was JUST added to the rotation.  

  On my suggestion actually, I noticed that it was missing and just submitted it yesterday. Excellent Music makes excellent radio.


Posted 7 years ago by quigui    [ Reply ]
 SteadyRollingMan wrote:
No comments for this perfect song?

 
It was JUST added to the rotation.  
Posted 7 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
 SteadyRollingMan wrote:
No comments for this perfect song?

 
I was wondering at that myself, but apparently this is the first time this has been played on RP, which is kind of mind boggling.
Posted 7 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
No comments for this perfect song?
Posted 7 years ago by SteadyRollingMan    [ Reply ]