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.
Nights in Estoril
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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When the memories fade
There will be words we've said
We just can't take away
I'm only saying
That as time goes sailing on
Nothing is forgotten baby
Nothing is really gone
I remember the nights in Estoril
A kiss and oh the never ending thrill
And I remember the coming storm
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
Well there will be times
When we can't agree
We can't help but see things
A little differently
I'm only saying
That as time goes sailing on
How can something so right ever be wrong?
I remember the nights in Estoril
A kiss and oh the never ending thrill
And I remember the coming storm
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
Your hand reaching out to me
Dark clouds gathering in their wake
I've seen it all before
But I've never felt it more
This time there is no mistake
Oh I remember
And I remember the coming storm
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
I remember the nights in Estoril
A kiss and oh the never ending thrill
And I remember the coming storm
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
I remember, remember
Remember, remember, remember
The lyrics to "Nights In Estoril" by Fleetwood Mac describe a couple remembering their time spent together and the challenges they faced. The opening lines reflect on how memories never really fade, despite the passage of time. The couple knows that some things they've said or done cannot be taken back, but in the end, nothing is truly forgotten. The lyrics then lead into a tender reminiscence of the "nights in Estoril," where the couple experienced an intense love affair. The night was filled with a "never-ending thrill," and the memory of the passionate kiss shared between them lingers on.
The latter part of the song discusses how disagreements and differences can arise between the couple, but despite this, they still cherish their time together. The hand reaching out to them represents a symbol of connection and support during dark times, leading up to an impending storm. The singer describes how they've seen this all before, but this time feels different. They remember the coming storm, and also how their lover kept them warm through it all. Despite the disagreements and challenges, their love perseveres, and they continue to cherish the memories of their time in Estoril.
Overall, "Nights In Estoril" is a song that reflects on the power of memories and the ability of love to endure through difficult times. It's a reminder to cherish the moments we share with loved ones and that even when faced with challenges, the love we share can help us weather any storm.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there will be times
At times in the future
When the memories fade
When the memories no longer seem vivid
There will be words we've said
We've spoken some things
We just can't take away
Can't undo certain things that were said
I'm only saying
I'm just expressing
That as time goes sailing on
As time passes by
Nothing is forgotten baby
Nothing is totally erased, my love
Nothing is really gone
Nothing is truly lost
I remember the nights in Estoril
I have memories of our nights in Estoril
A kiss and oh the never ending thrill
A kiss that gave a constant excitement
And I remember the coming storm
I also remember the approaching conflict
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
Darling, your embrace made me feel warm in heart
Well there will be times
At times in the future
When we can't agree
When we can't come into agreement
We can't help but see things
We can't avoid seeing things in different ways
A little differently
In slightly different perspectives
I'm only saying
I'm just expressing
That as time goes sailing on
As time passes by
How can something so right
How can something that once seemed perfect
Ever be wrong
Be mistaken
I remember the nights in Estoril
I have memories of our nights in Estoril
A kiss and oh the never ending thrill
A kiss that gave a constant excitement
And I remember the coming storm
I also remember the approaching conflict
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
Darling, your embrace made me feel warm in heart
Your hand reaching out to me
Your hand extending towards me
Dark clouds gathering in their wake
Foreboding signs of negativity building up
I've seen it all before
I've witnessed this occurrence previously
But I've never felt it more
But I've never personally felt it stronger
This time there is no mistake
This time, there's no error
Oh I remember
Oh, I recollect
And I remember the coming storm
I also remember the approaching conflict
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
Darling, your embrace made me feel warm in heart
I remember the nights in Estoril
I have memories of our nights in Estoril
A kiss and oh the never ending thrill
A kiss that gave a constant excitement
And I remember the coming storm
I also remember the approaching conflict
Oh and you my love, how you kept me warm
Darling, your embrace made me feel warm in heart
I remember
I recollect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christine McVie, Eddy Quintela Mendonca
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