Christine McVie is the genius behind several Fleetwood Mac songs, she was the strong force that catapulted Fleetwood Mac from being just another 60s blues band to a world-renowned rock band.
McVie's contribution to Fleetwood Mac is undeniable, and it was shown through her songwriting and singing prowess over the years.
Rolling Stone attributed her as "the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac," and her passion for music has shined through the decades and become the classic Fleetwood Mac songs that fans know of today.
While ranking Mcvie's contribution to the rock band proves to be difficult, here is a compilation of some of her classic and greatest contributions to Fleetwood Mac.
Top 5
5. "Songbird" (1977)
"Songbird" comes from Fleetwood Mac's eleventh studio album, "Rumours," released in 1977.
In a 2017 interview, McVie revealed writing "Songbird" is actually quite a classic enigma to her.
"There's an ageless quality with these songs, and I think they resonate with the generations, from the people that first bought Rumors back in those days, and those who play them today, and whose children go out and buy these records, and grandchildren."
4. "Love in Store" (1982)
Released as a single, "Love in Store" comes from the British act's thirteenth studio album, "Mirage."
The song's lyrics was co-written by McVie, and it features the voices of McVie herself, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham.
3. "Don't Stop" (1977)
"Rumours" saw several successful singles like "Dreams" and "You Make Loving Fun," and "Don't Stop" is one of them.
The upbeat pop-rock song was written and sung by McVie, with Byford. The single was well-received as it peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
According to "The Fleetwood Mac Story: Rumours and Lies," the song was written about McVie's separation from Fleetwood Mac's bassist, John McVie.
2. "Little Lies" (1987)
"Little Lies" comes from Fleetwood Mac's fourteenth studio album, "Tango in the Night," released in 1987.
It was written and sung by McVie, and was released as one of the album's four singles, in which three singles were "Big Love" number five, "Seven Wonders" number 19, and "Everywhere" number 14. "Little Lies" is at number four.
Despite being released several decades ago, the cultural impact of the song lives on, as it was covered by actress Hilary Duff, released in late 2015.
1. "Everywhere" (1987)
McVie enlisted her favorite Fleetwood Mac collaborator Buckingham to produce this classic Fleetwood Mac song.
It peaked at No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 during its release.
According to Pitchfork, "Everywhere" is regarded as McVie's best song on "Tango in the Night."
"'Everywhere' responds with warmth, empathy, and buoyancy, describing a kind of devotion so deeply felt that it produces weightlessness in a person," Brad Nelson of Pitchfork wrote.
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