My interpretation is based on how the lyrics criticize Buckingham, the most obvious example being "players only love you when they're playing." But there's more. That until he gets his shit together, no one will want to be with him. Until he learns to look at himself honestly-which ought to include re-evaluating his attitude toward women-he's going to remain lonely. The line about being washed clean: in one way it's conciliatory, but-like the rest of the song-it carries a sting, if you hear it in a different way.īy hoping he'll come out of it washed clean-sooner or later-she presumes he NEEDS to be cleaned. She believes-after she's gone-her ex-lover will be so lonely he'll sink into madness, i.e. From her perspective, maybe she thought she could have said a lot worse, and still would have been nothing but honest. It's not possible for me to be anything but speculative. He might have been unhappy she was less interested in commitment. If I emphasized the critical aspects of the lyrics of "Dreams" it's because (I think) they've been minimized or ignored.Ĭonversely: when Stevie objected to Lindsey having written "Packing up/Shacking up's all you want to do," she assumed he was accusing her of infidelity. However I've heard this song described as being generous to Buckingham, in contrast to "Go Your Own Way" being scathing towards Nicks. Stevie does hold out for Lindsey a thin thread of hope: "When the rain washes you clean, you'll know." She wrote "when" not "if". It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreamsĪnd have you any dreams you'd like to sell?Ĭursed "forever"? Well, that was a bit strong. When the rain washes you clean, you'll know Say women, they will come and they will go Players only love you when they're playin' Oh, thunder only happens when it's rainin' "One of the greatest all time songwriters, singers, and band members, she radiated both purity and sass in equal measure, bringing light to the music of the 70s.In the stillness of remembering what you had "So sad to hear about Christine McVie an artist I held dear and close to my heart," writes John Taylor of Duran Duran. That album and her voice is part of my DNA," writes Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan. She only had 2 8-Tracks: Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" and Steve Miller Band. " same bus driver from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Just gutted," Shirley Manson of Garbage writes. "Gutted to learn about the passing of Christine McVie. It's no surprise then to see a seemingly endless stream of tributes from musicians who've felt close to McVie through her work over the years. "She was a unique and soulful musician, supremely gifted songwriter and a warm and wonderful friend and I am so grateful to have shared some hours in her beautiful presence." The music world mourns the loss of a greatįleetwood Mac are unquestionably one of rock and pop music's most influential bands. "I'm so sad to lose Christine McVie," he writes. Newest Fleetwood Mac member Neil Finn expressed gratitude at having the chance to work with her. "Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and we're thankful for the amazing memories we have. We were so lucky to have a life with her. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. "She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure. "There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie," an official statement from the band reads. McVie's Fleetwood Mac band mates have expressed their deep sadness at losing their friend and collaborator of over 50 years. Fleetwood Mac pay tribute to their 'songbird' Her final onstage performance was in February 2020, at a tribute concert for Green just months before his passing. "Christine McVie's flawless keyboard work remains the unsung hero of the band," we wrote of their performance in 2019. In 2014, McVie became a member of Fleetwood Mac once again and remained part of the band until her passing, including on their most recent tour of Australia. She re-joined the group briefly when they reformed in 1997 but left due to a fear of flying. McVie joined the band in 1970 after the departure of founding member Peter Green and remained with the band until their split in 1995.
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