Primarily a British blues band, Fleetwood Mac scored a UK number one with "Albatross", and had other hits such as the singles "Oh Well" and "Man of the World". All three guitarists left in succession during the early 1970s, to be replaced by guitarists Bob Welch and Bob Weston and vocalist Dave Walker. By 1974, all three of them had either departed or been dismissed, leaving the band without a male lead vocalist or guitarist. In late 1974, while Fleetwood was scouting studios in Los Angeles, he was introduced to American folk-rock duo Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Fleetwood Mac soon asked Buckingham to be their new lead guitarist, and Buckingham agreed on condition that Nicks would also join the band.
The addition of Buckingham and Nicks gave the band a more pop rock sound, and their 1975 self-titled album, Fleetwood Mac, reached No. 1 in the United States. Rumours (1977), Fleetwood Mac's second album after the arrival of Buckingham and Nicks, produced four U.S. Top 10 singles and remained at number one on the American albums chart for 31 weeks. It also reached the top spot in various countries around the world and won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978. Rumours has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in history. The band went through personal turmoil while recording the album, as both the romantic partnerships in the band (one being John and Christine McVie, and the other being Buckingham and Nicks) separated while continuing to make music together.
The band's personnel remained stable through three more studio albums, but by the late 1980s began to disintegrate. After Buckingham and Nicks each left the band, they were replaced by a number of other guitarists and vocalists. A 1993 one-off performance for the first inauguration of Bill Clinton featured the lineup of Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Nicks, and Buckingham back together for the first time in six years. A full reunion occurred four years later, and the group released their fourth U.S. No. 1 album, The Dance (1997), a live compilation of their hits, also marking the 20th anniversary of Rumours. Christine McVie left the band in 1998, but continued to work with the band in a session capacity. Meanwhile, the group remained together as a four-piece, releasing their most recent studio album, Say You Will, in 2003. Christine McVie rejoined the band full-time in 2014. In 2018, Buckingham was fired from the band and was replaced by Mike Campbell, formerly of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Neil Finn of Split Enz and Crowded House.
Fleetwood Mac has sold more than 120 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling bands. In 1979, the group was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1998 the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
Danny Kirwan, guitarist, songwriter and early member of Fleetwood Mac (1968–1972) died in London, England, on 8 June 2018, aged 68. An obituary in The New York Times said he had died in his sleep after contracting pneumonia earlier in the year. The British music magazine Mojo quoted Christine McVie as saying: "Danny Kirwan was the white English blues guy. Nobody else could play like him. He was a one-off ... Danny and Peter [Green] gelled so well together. Danny had a very precise, piercing vibrato – a unique sound ... He was a perfectionist; a fantastic musician and a fantastic writer." One of Kirwan's songs, "Tell Me All the Things You Do" from the 1970 album Kiln House, was included in the set of the 2018–19 An Evening with Fleetwood Mac tour.
On 28 May 2020 Neil Finn, featuring Nicks and McVie, with Campbell on guitar, released the song “Find Your Way Back Home” for the Auckland, New Zealand homeless shelter Auckland City Mission.
Founding member Peter Green died on 25 July 2020 at the age of 73. In October 2020, Rumours again entered the Billboard top 10. The album received 30.6 million plays on streaming platforms the week of October 15, after a TikTok video of the song "Dreams" went viral.
On 30 November 2022, it was announced that band member Christine McVie died at the age of 79, after a short illness.
Bermuda Triangle
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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There's something going on
Nobody seems to know just what it is
And the Airforce won't let on
It might be hole down in the ocean
Yeah or a fog that won't let go
Might be some crazy people talking
Or somebody that we ought to know
Way down in the triangle, it's easy to believe
Now here's one, you see strange shapes in the moonlight
And shadows in the night
They said that wingtips seemed to brush their faces
And strangers stole their sight
Way down in the triangle
Where the sea was smooth as glass
Giving you one answer to a question
That you never thought you'd ask
Ah down in Bermuda, in the pale blue sea
Way down in Bermuda, yeah it's easy to believe
Down in the triangle, easy to believe
They came from Galveston
They came from New Orleans
And then from Bloomington, and Delaware
They leave Saint Petersburg, they leave from Tampa
And then from Mexico, it doesn't matter where
They all completely share
All of those ships and planes
A great big mystery that cannot be explained
Down in Bermuda, in the pale blue sea
You're feeling safe in your harbor
And everything seems certain
Right next to Palm Beach and Key Biscayne
Behind a velvet curtain
But then the moon goes grey with worry
And then the sea turns a pale white
You better believe something strange is going on tonight
Down in Bermuda, ah, the pale blue sea
Bermuda triangle, yeah, it's easy to believe
Down in the triangle, it's easy to believe
They came from Galveston
They came from New Orleans
And then from Bloomington, and Delaware
Bermuda, the pale blue sea
In "Bermuda Triangle" by Fleetwood Mac, the singer sings about the infamous area in the Atlantic Ocean where ships and airplanes have been known to disappear without a trace. The lyrics suggest that there is something mysterious and unexplainable happening in the Bermuda Triangle, and that the Airforce is keeping secrets about the true nature of the phenomenon. The song also references sightings of strange shapes and shadows in the moonlight, and the feeling of uncertainty and danger that can arise despite feeling safe in one's surroundings.
The lyrics tap into the enduring fascination with the Bermuda Triangle and its mysteries, which have led to numerous theories and explanations over the years, from natural disasters to paranormal activity. Fleetwood Mac's interpretation captures the sense of unease and intrigue that surrounds the area, and serves as a reminder that there are still many things in the world that remain unexplained.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you've heard about the Bermuda triangle
The notorious Bermuda Triangle is a popular topic and holds an air of mystery.
There's something going on
There is indeed something going on that no one seems to have an explanation for.
Nobody seems to know just what it is
Despite extensive research, no one has been able to pinpoint what exactly happens in the Bermuda Triangle.
And the Airforce won't let on
The Airforce has kept a close lid on the strange occurrences and kept information under wraps.
It might be hole down in the ocean
One of the theories is that there may be a hole or trench in the ocean that could be responsible for the unexplained events.
Yeah or a fog that won't let go
Another thought is that there could be a dangerous, unyielding fog in the area that simply won't dissipate.
Might be some crazy people talking
Some believe that the unexplained incidents are a result of mere superstition and paranoia.
Or somebody that we ought to know
Others suspect that an individual or group is behind the occurrences and is not yet known.
Down in Bermuda, the pale blue sea
The Bermuda Triangle is located in the beautiful and serene pale blue waters of Bermuda.
Way down in the triangle, it's easy to believe
The strange occurrences in the Bermuda Triangle are so prevalent that it's hard to dismiss them as mere coincidence.
Now here's one, you see strange shapes in the moonlight
Some people have reported seeing odd shapes and shadows in the moonlight while in the Bermuda Triangle.
And shadows in the night
Other individuals have reported seeing strange shadows at night while in the area.
They said that wingtips seemed to brush their faces
One of the more bizarre reports is of individuals feeling the brush of a plane's wingtip across their face.
And strangers stole their sight
Others have experienced a sudden and brief loss of vision while in the Bermuda Triangle.
Where the sea was smooth as glass
Despite having calm and smooth water, the Bermuda Triangle still manages to wreak havoc on ships and planes passing through.
Giving you one answer to a question
Visiting the Bermuda Triangle will provide you with an answer to a question you never even thought to ask.
That you never thought you'd ask
The occurrences in the Bermuda Triangle are so strange and unexpected that one may never have considered asking why they happened in the first place.
They all completely share
The ships and planes that have gone missing all share one thing in common: they were in the Bermuda Triangle when they disappeared.
All of those ships and planes
A large number of ships and planes have gone missing in the Bermuda Triangle over the years.
A great big mystery that cannot be explained
The Bermuda Triangle remains one of the greatest mysteries in modern times that has yet to be explained.
You're feeling safe in your harbor
While in the safety of a harbor, you may feel as if escaping the dangers of the Bermuda Triangle.
And everything seems certain
Surrounded by familiar surroundings, it's easy to feel sure about your safety and wellbeing.
Right next to Palm Beach and Key Biscayne
Close to popular vacation areas such as Palm Beach and Key Biscayne, the Bermuda Triangle is just a stone's throw away from familiar spaces and places.
Behind a velvet curtain
The mysteries and dangers of the Bermuda Triangle lie behind an enigmatic and seemingly unreachable veil.
But then the moon goes grey with worry
As if signaling an impending danger, the moon in the Bermuda Triangle takes on a grey hue when trouble is afoot.
And then the sea turns a pale white
Alongside the moon's grey hue, the sea around the Bermuda Triangle takes on a pale white color when danger is imminent.
You better believe something strange is going on tonight
Be sure to keep your wits about you at night when in the Bermuda Triangle, as strange events may be happening around you.
Bermuda triangle, yeah, it's easy to believe
The Bermuda Triangle has such an ominous reputation that it's easy to believe in its dangers and mysteries.
Down in the triangle, it's easy to believe
The strange happenings of the Bermuda Triangle are enough to make even the most skeptical person start to believe in its danger.
They came from Galveston
People from various places all over have come to the Bermuda Triangle.
They came from New Orleans
People from various places all over have come to the Bermuda Triangle.
And then from Bloomington, and Delaware
People from various places all over have come to the Bermuda Triangle.
They leave Saint Petersburg, they leave from Tampa
People have traveled to the Bermuda Triangle from across Florida, such as Saint Petersburg and Tampa.
And then from Mexico, it doesn't matter where
People have come to the Bermuda Triangle from all over, including Mexico, and it doesn't seem to matter where they come from.
Bermuda, the pale blue sea
The Bermuda Triangle is located in the tranquil and serene pale blue waters of Bermuda.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert L Welch
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