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.
Tell Me All the Things You Do
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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Tell me all the things you do
I'll tell you
Tell you all the things I do
Tell me
Tell me all the things you do
I'll tell you
At first glance, the lyrics of Fleetwood Mac's "Tell Me All the Things You Do" seem simple and straightforward. The song is essentially about two people opening up to each other and sharing their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. By saying "Tell me all the things you do," the singer is asking their partner to reveal everything about themselves - what they like, what they don't like, what they've been through, etc. The second line, "I'll tell you all the things I do," suggests a reciprocal exchange of information, where the singer is also willing to be vulnerable and honest.
However, there are a few layers of interpretation to this song that make it more complex than it first appears. One possible reading is that the singer is trying to deepen their connection with their partner by asking them to share their innermost thoughts and desires. By learning about each other's likes and dislikes, the two can build a stronger bond and increase their intimacy. Additionally, the repetition of the phrase "Tell me" creates a sense of urgency - the singer seems to be pleading with their partner to open up to them in a way that suggests they may not have been forthcoming in the past.
Another interpretation of the song is more cynical. It's possible that the lyrics are an attempt by the singer to control their partner by learning everything about them. This reading is supported by the line "I'll tell you all the things I do," which could be read as a warning - if you don't tell me everything, I won't tell you anything. This version of the song is much darker than the first, depicting a relationship where one partner is manipulating the other for their own benefit.
Overall, "Tell Me All the Things You Do" is an interesting exploration of the dynamics of a relationship. Whether it's a genuine attempt to build trust and intimacy or a cynical ploy for control, the song captures the vulnerability and openness required for any romantic partnership to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me
I want to know more about you and your life.
Tell me all the things you do
I'm curious about your interests, hobbies, and daily activities.
I'll tell you
I am willing to share with you as well.
Tell you all the things I do
I'll let you know what I enjoy doing and what occupies my time.
Tell me
I still want to learn more about you.
Tell me all the things you do
I am genuinely interested in getting to know you better.
I'll tell you
I'm not just asking you to satisfy my curiosity, but because I want to build a stronger connection with you.
Tell you all the things I do
Sharing our experiences and interests will bring us closer as friends or partners.
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Written by: DANIEL KIRWAN
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