Fleetwood Mac performed February 27, 1976 on The Midnight Special. Instagram: @TheMidnightSpecialTVshow Facebook: @TheMidnightSpecialTVshow TikTok: @TheMidnightSpecialTVshow Twitter: @TMStvshow
I was in high school and went to the Rumors tour. I have no words. What a time it was. I watch these old videos to keep from losing my memory of this incredible music. 63 years old and still rockin.
I was in my mid twenties and was able to see them several times and I’m not a big fan of going to concerts. Saw them in Santa Monica civic auditorium, (Small theater about 5,000 seats) the LA Forum, The Summit in Houston and spent a ton of money for Great Seats in Charlotte. 5 rows off the side of the stage and no obstructions
The amount of money and years of my life I’d give up to be able to go back in time to this exact moment in this exact crowd is unreal!!!! The people that were there have no clue how lucky they truly are
Those of us who were alive and into the music being made back then KNEW what we were getting and I'm SO thankful to have experienced it. The kids today have some good music available but anyone stuck in the Rap Culture I truly feel sorry for them.
I’m happy I was a badass teenage RHIANNON myself loving FM LOVED BOTH STEVIE and CHRISTINE Stevie almost puts her entire a HEART WHILST CHANTING A BIT THEN GOING FULL OUT LINDSEYS SCREAMING GUITAR REMINDING a of ERIC CLAPTON) AGAIN STEVIE maybe sensuously, then, SHE HITS THAT TAKE ME WIND! TAKE ME LIKE THE SKY! FULL THROTTLE EPIC ! ICON! ORIGINAL ROCK CHIC! MADE ME LOVE …HER AND THE BIG MAC! RIP CHRISTINE 🌙💔🕊️🕊️🔮
I grew up in the late 70s and early 80s. I got to see or hear the evolution of Rock music. The 80s New Wave really began with The Cars in the late 70s. Of course the there were a lot of other bands as well. But I also think the music artist during the 70s were so much more creative with catchy melodies and choruses. The songs were heart felt and relatable. So much so that I find myself humming 70s music more than any other decade. The 70s definitely was a great time for music. Right on man!
Lorne Michaels killed The Midnight Special to make room for SNL. He ordered the original Ampex video tqpes destroyed and most were. Burt Sugarmen rereleased 8 intact episodes, other than that only short segments are available online.
When I first saw Lady Stevie Nicks sing, I instantly saw her as the most beautiful, graceful, and interesting human being and her voice was instantly hypnotic and soothing. And now after all these decades, she is the most beautiful, graceful, interesting human being with the most hypnotic voice. She is a true queen!!
Those last few minutes after the breakdown are fantastic. A real shining example of what singing and playing sounded like before auto tune and backing tracks. Stevie and Lindsey kill it.
The whole band kills it. John’s bass is outstanding, Stevie is fire, Christine is the rock that she always was, Lindsey never misses a note, and old Mick is as cool as a cucumber on the drums. One of the best bands to ever walk the face of the earth.
I agree with 50% of what you said, Lyndsey is the man. The proof of that - it took two guitarists to fill Lyndsey's shoes when he wasn't in the band, and they still couldn't capture that sound. But as far as Stevie Nicks talents are concerned, I feel like she is trying to channel the spirit of Janis Joplin, and she fails miserably. Her voice is not strong enough to break through the rhythm section when they crank it up. Did you ever hear Janis get drowned out by her band? Nuf said! I don't blame Lyndsey for giving snide looks to Stevie when she acted like a prima dona, I would do the same thing. Apparently this she could not abide, and she stabbed Lyndsey in the back and got him kicked out of the band. I know I went off topic here, but I can't root for someone who is not a team player, and way overrated by the adults in the room who all had a crush on her in the first place.
@@swedejohanson7739 Very well said....I don't think they got the musicianship credit where it was due, particularly the very underrated (and very solid) John McVie, whom I'm glad you listed first in your post. 👍
@@kalament1969, i really don’t like the term “underrated” and i never use it myself but i have to give you a pass regarding lindsey buckingham. he is a prodigy, a virtuoso. years ago i saw him play on austin city limits and it made an amazing impression on me.
Hands down the BEST live performance of this song I've ever seen. I think what makes it great is that all of them are firing on all cylinders at the same time. From about 3 minutes in you can see the intensity in Stevie. Man, she really lets it rip, wow!! What's cool is in 1976 as this was being played I doubt anyone had any idea how big these guys were going to become. Also look at Lindsey just going at it...he's amazing too....just wow love it!!
Oh we knew. Everyone was blown away by them back in the day. They were super-beloved. On the radio all the time. There was something almost mystical about them and their talent.
The days of master musicians seem to be long gone. As the rock stars fade away into old age and death, it feels like it's all ending. The generation that made all this magic was a flash in time that I am greatful to have lived through...
I know exactly what you mean! I was only 10 years old in 1976, but feel so fortunate that I was able to see Fleetwood Mac in concert twice 😊 They're one of my favorite bands.
Completely agree. I was 15 in 1976 but if I had a time machine I'd go back to that year and spend it watching all the greats, Floyd, The Stones, AC/DC, Led Zep, Fleetwood Mac the list goes on and on.
To all those shows like The Voice or American Idol, Australian idol etc. You are trying to discover and engineer talent. You will never find talent and bands like these. They form serendipitously. The ending of this performance is pure magic captured in a bottle….never to bed replicated.
She starts out tired, a little nervous. Perfunctory. But then she starts to feel the band, and the band starts groovin, and she starts to feel her mojo. And then the Band see's her start to take off into one of her "things" and that inspires them into an even deeper groove. Now they're rippin and Jammin, and Stevie starts to channel her inner Rhiannon, as whe spookily belts out this great tune. A sight to behold.
This version of Fleetwood Mac was always celebrated for their songwriting, singing, visual prowess and their personal drama. This performance here is a reminder that they were superb musicians as well.
The drive of John McVie and Mick Fleetwood in this song is so cool. It keeps the mystery of the witch Rhiannon in the story, without restraining Stevie Nicks to go full out. That's magic. Any other drummer would have been thundering away.
For 30 plus years there have always been certain songs that watching stevie hit with a mystical nuance that STILL makes the hairs in the back of my neck stand...... WOW
Thank you Midnight Special for making these Fleetwood Mac videos available to view! I never get tired of watching them. They have such amazing talent and chemistry!
yeah its a shame warner or whoever took all the good videos down, especially of this performance. it was the best quality out there. thank god someone else decided to.
This is my absolute favorite performance of this classic song Stevie’s vocals give me chills, and the shear power at the end of this is stunning. It’s almost like she could explode. Wish I could have been there …..This band live was a beast.
I wonder if they knew at the time how epic this performance was. You can see Lindsey looking at Stevie and knowing she is feeling it and it motivates him as well. And now to see this cleaned up in HD video, thank you.
Right now Stevie Nicks is on tour. Still rocking it. Sometimes with Billy Joel. Music of my high school years and still so good. Seeing Christine McVie doing harmony with Stevie makes me sad she’s gone. So much talent in one group.
I just saw her last week, and man can she still sing! Her range is lower than it was, but the power and soul is still there in her voice! She performed a whole 2 hour long concert too! Not bad for being 75! I would recommend seeing her on this tour for sure!
There is no fancy light show or distracting props, just wonderful and captivating music. Now these guys are true artist, which is very rare these days.
Maybe my favorite FM performance and I love virtually all of them but this is just Special err spectacular. No pun re Midnight Special. Once in a lifetime and so fortunate to see it almost 50 years later …. ❤
I wanna go back so bad. Listening to this music as a young kid...I had no idea how much it would mean to me when I got old. Everything was so much better back then.
George , the local government thieves and badges stole Our house and EVERYTHING in it over back property taxes that are actually extortion They trgetted My Family and Me because We were vulnerable.... They stole a MASSIVE music collection that BELONGS to My Family and Me too They are demons in human form or whatever creatures they are
I'm glad you said that, I've been studying voice for years, so, I couldn't put my finger on what was bothering me, and it's the unique sound of her voice, she doesn't sound like anyone else, plus, she does have some vocal skills, which prior to studying, I never thought she did🤔🎵🎶
@@autk OH dude! I'm sorry for your pain and agony. That Robert Plant catterwalling stupid screaming voice.....He had two good songs and the rest were CRAP! Can't even listen to them. If they ring true for you....good on ya. Me? I'll stick with Fleetwood Mac. Thanks for playing!!!!
What young guy in 76 DIDN'T have a crush on Stevie..lol. A Great performance. Thanks for releasing these midnight special vids. Tried to catch them, whenever I could, back in the day.
This my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. Stevie,sings it better than ever. Fleetwood Mac is my number one favorite band. RIP Christine McVie you are missed, but we have your music that will live on forever in our lives and hearts. 🙏🕊🌹🎵
The lighting hitting her bangs and making a perfect shadow framing her face, combined with sparkly makeup - GREAT. Stevie has one of the most beautiful faces in rock ever. And she definitely has talent which stands on its own, regardless of anything else - amazing voice and range! Upon re-watching the video now, during the chorus, are you noticing something? Lindsey hangs back from his mic, while Stevie leans in! And he also has his huge smile on his face at most times, right? He is absolutely blown away by her voice and wanted to create the ultimate platform for her to shine, didn't want to get in the way himself too much. And he doesn't - I can barely hear his signature countertenor during the chorus, while Stevie's full-throated alto bursts forth like angelic tones that we love her for. And she puts so much more heat on her delivery of the chorus then she did on the studio version - I would've been absolutely thrilled to be in the audience on this performance. Though of course I should've said so when I first posted my comment, another wonderful upload, Midnight Special people! Keep it up!
I've been in love with Stevie Nicks since I was a teen and being introduced to FM and her solo albums beginning with Belladonna.🥰🥰🥰Miss Stevie Nicks 🥰🥰🥰
I'm very late to their music, but I'm loving this performance. Great band, and Nick's voice is extremely unique and strong. They're all very talented! 👍🏻
Definitely true, when he got fired from the band, they needed 2 guitarists to take his place, he’s that good. Could still kick myself for missing his solo tour.
I am 57 years old as a kid I used to watch the Saturday Night Live and I saw this as a young man and I was highly impressed with such exceptionalism. Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac will always be right by me.❤❤🤩
In my senior year high school 1976. A lot of great Midnight Specials this might be the best. Was a great time to be alive and listening to rock and roll
me and my GF at the time lived for this weekly show! every Fri night we'd get a motel room and watch the show, high AF of course! 😁 think the room was like only 10 bucks a night, but nice little motel, had it's own little restaurant.. fun times! ☮
Back in the day We couldn't wait for Midnight Special to come on the TV, and We had the local radio station synced to our stereo which kept Up the neighbors, cops came by several times
I was almost a 13 year old boy back then, even now, I completely understand my crush on Stevie Nicks, the music was so good, she was the "older" girl next door.
Not only one of their best performances but some friggin incredible camera and sound work. I thought it was great until I put on a set of studio headphones and listened again while it rocked my world. Stevie's voice!!! In 65 years I've heard a handful who could handle anything close to that without serious damage.
The best of both Stevie and Ann Wilson came out in 1976. This is the best version of this song I've heard. It's too bad I only heard the radio versions back in.
I love Ann even more actually. I think her voice is even better than Stevie's. Those notes she hits, just wow. Like her and her sisters personalities better too. Thanks for mentioning Ann too. Stevie is incredible too though , just not as much as Ann to me lol .
Jesus Christ. I'm old now but grew up to that song, I actually never knew the name of it. That was pretty Epic. Stevie was so young, still my rock girl crush forever. When everything is so easy to hate now, it's nice to remember when it wasn't always so.
The sheer rawness that shreds thru this version will forever cement it in the minds of all who hear it…be it the first time or the millionth time…pure magic of a time gone by…
the best version of this song 4 sure. i like the smile she gives at the beginning. and the camera angles make it interesting like the views looking up and spinning around, psychedelic groovy 70s man
Oh my goodness! I watched this performance back in '76! I was 12 years of age, and was convinced Stevie Nicks was the most beautiful human being in the world. Sigh...what memories. Thanks so much for posting this stellar performance! Rock! 🤙🎸🎶
Remember getting together with friends to watch the Midnight Special and partying. What great music and great times we had back then. Treasured times for sure.
I was in high school and went to the Rumors tour. I have no words. What a time it was. I watch these old videos to keep from losing my memory of this incredible music. 63 years old and still rockin.
I hear you.....what a great time to grow up in I was 17 when this was on MS
Traducirlo del castellano al inglés pero solo te digo has escogido Gran arte mi amigo
I was in my mid twenties and was able to see them several times and I’m not a big fan of going to concerts.
Saw them in Santa Monica civic auditorium, (Small theater about 5,000 seats) the LA Forum, The Summit in Houston and spent a ton of money for Great Seats in Charlotte. 5 rows off the side of the stage and no obstructions
You guys had some great music back then, I thank my parents for introducing me to it and keeping it rolling
Same here❤❤❤
Nothing quite like the 70s. Glad I was a part of it.
Same bro!🎉
I say the same about 60s. I lived through both decades. The best
The amount of money and years of my life I’d give up to be able to go back in time to this exact moment in this exact crowd is unreal!!!! The people that were there have no clue how lucky they truly are
No need to travel back in time; CZcams does it for you and it is free!
I hear you sister...but I think they do know
Those of us who were alive and into the music being made back then KNEW what we were getting and I'm SO thankful to have experienced it. The kids today have some good music available but anyone stuck in the Rap Culture I truly feel sorry for them.
@@chrisx1347 true but something about being at a live concert in the crowd that’s just unbeatable 👍🏼😊
@@williamfleckles 😊❤️ such good memories to have I’m sure !
The 70’s had some of the best music songs and creators 🌺
I’m happy I was a badass teenage RHIANNON myself loving FM LOVED BOTH STEVIE and CHRISTINE Stevie almost puts her entire a HEART WHILST CHANTING A BIT THEN GOING FULL OUT LINDSEYS SCREAMING GUITAR REMINDING a of ERIC CLAPTON)
AGAIN STEVIE maybe sensuously, then, SHE HITS THAT TAKE ME WIND! TAKE ME LIKE THE SKY! FULL THROTTLE EPIC ! ICON!
ORIGINAL ROCK CHIC!
MADE ME LOVE …HER AND THE BIG MAC!
RIP CHRISTINE 🌙💔🕊️🕊️🔮
I wear Stevie finery bohemian style dress] here in warm temps. IN HER HONOUR MISS NICKS
Yup good music and good coke too
By far, can't be replaced!
I grew up in the late 70s and early 80s. I got to see or hear the evolution of Rock music. The 80s New Wave really began with The Cars in the late 70s. Of course the there were a lot of other bands as well. But I also think the music artist during the 70s were so much more creative with catchy melodies and choruses. The songs were heart felt and relatable. So much so that I find myself humming 70s music more than any other decade.
The 70s definitely was a great time for music. Right on man!
Midnight special productions were state of the art for the time
Lorne Michaels killed The Midnight Special to make room for SNL. He ordered the original Ampex video tqpes destroyed and most were. Burt Sugarmen rereleased 8 intact episodes, other than that only short segments are available online.
This group was full of lead singers who all blended SO well. Beautiful.
No….there was 1 lead singer in this band that was far superior of the others.
@@dayindayout77in YOUR opinion.
@@bellabunnell3174who else in the band came close to Stevie Nicks vocally? None of them.
@@dayindayout77I feel The Chain live is Lindsey's prove that he can be a great lead singer in my opinion
He’s a decent singer, but not in the same league as Nicks. He contributed though.
When I first saw Lady Stevie Nicks sing, I instantly saw her as the most beautiful, graceful, and interesting human being and her voice was instantly hypnotic and soothing. And now after all these decades, she is the most beautiful, graceful, interesting human being with the most hypnotic voice. She is a true queen!!
Ridiculously stacked band. So much talent.
Stevie is gorgeous here 😍😍😍😍❤️
And always
I was 19 years old and watched this live on TV that night. I fell head over heels for Stevie.
We all did brother
@@johnlove7224 Ya got that right
Lucky Lindsey, that's all I can say.
I hear ya, I was 14
Even her nose is sexy.
Stevie is a legend.A Gypsie, and at 74 years old, she put on a great performance in Toronto.
Those last few minutes after the breakdown are fantastic. A real shining example of what singing and playing sounded like before auto tune and backing tracks. Stevie and Lindsey kill it.
The whole band kills it. John’s bass is outstanding, Stevie is fire, Christine is the rock that she always was, Lindsey never misses a note, and old Mick is as cool as a cucumber on the drums. One of the best bands to ever walk the face of the earth.
I miss the days where people didn't say "before autotune" as if there's nothing being done today.
Get off your ass and listen to young acts.
@@planomathandscience Music does not sound like this today
I agree with 50% of what you said, Lyndsey is the man. The proof of that - it took two guitarists to fill Lyndsey's shoes when he wasn't in the band, and they still couldn't capture that sound. But as far as Stevie Nicks talents are concerned, I feel like she is trying to channel the spirit of Janis Joplin, and she fails miserably. Her voice is not strong enough to break through the rhythm section when they crank it up. Did you ever hear Janis get drowned out by her band? Nuf said! I don't blame Lyndsey for giving snide looks to Stevie when she acted like a prima dona, I would do the same thing. Apparently this she could not abide, and she stabbed Lyndsey in the back and got him kicked out of the band. I know I went off topic here, but I can't root for someone who is not a team player, and way overrated by the adults in the room who all had a crush on her in the first place.
@@swedejohanson7739 Very well said....I don't think they got the musicianship credit where it was due, particularly the very underrated (and very solid) John McVie, whom I'm glad you listed first in your post. 👍
If you never picked up a guitar and tried to play it you might not appreciate how phenomenal Lindsay is @ playing the guitar!
Agreed! He's waaaaay underrated!!
Very true! Could still kick myself for missing Lindsey’s solo tour!! 😩 😅
@@kalament1969, i really don’t like the term “underrated” and i never use it myself but i have to give you a pass regarding lindsey buckingham. he is a prodigy, a virtuoso. years ago i saw him play on austin city limits and it made an amazing impression on me.
He has reportedly never had a lesson and cannot read music…incredible player.
No pick... raw fingers... just crazy man!!!
Hands down the BEST live performance of this song I've ever seen. I think what makes it great is that all of them are firing on all cylinders at the same time. From about 3 minutes in you can see the intensity in Stevie. Man, she really lets it rip, wow!! What's cool is in 1976 as this was being played I doubt anyone had any idea how big these guys were going to become. Also look at Lindsey just going at it...he's amazing too....just wow love it!!
No pick, either.
They were big already but "Rumours" wasn't out yet.
Oh we knew. Everyone was blown away by them back in the day. They were super-beloved. On the radio all the time. There was something almost mystical about them and their talent.
You Had To Be There To Understand The Intensity Within My Friend;Yes We Knew What She Meant!Class Of 70
Saw these guys play warm up for Ten Years After
Met Center Minneapolis
The days of master musicians seem to be long gone. As the rock stars fade away into old age and death, it feels like it's all ending. The generation that made all this magic was a flash in time that I am greatful to have lived through...
I know exactly what you mean! I was only 10 years old in 1976, but feel so fortunate that I was able to see Fleetwood Mac in concert twice 😊 They're one of my favorite bands.
Completely agree. I was 15 in 1976 but if I had a time machine I'd go back to that year and spend it watching all the greats, Floyd, The Stones, AC/DC, Led Zep, Fleetwood Mac the list goes on and on.
Well said. A golden age of music. I don't think we see the like again in this world.
You are so right. Sadly
Great music never dies it will go on forever
That’s pure perfection. When music was real and full of life. Miss those days.
To all those shows like The Voice or American Idol, Australian idol etc. You are trying to discover and engineer talent. You will never find talent and bands like these. They form serendipitously. The ending of this performance is pure magic captured in a bottle….never to bed replicated.
Soul tribe that found one another to do THAT ⬆️👆🏾
Best version of this song
She starts out tired, a little nervous. Perfunctory. But then she starts to feel the band, and the band starts groovin, and she starts to feel her mojo. And then the Band see's her start to take off into one of her "things" and that inspires them into an even deeper groove. Now they're rippin and Jammin, and Stevie starts to channel her inner Rhiannon, as whe spookily belts out this great tune. A sight to behold.
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Nonsense, she did exactly what she wanted to
This version of Fleetwood Mac was always celebrated for their songwriting, singing, visual prowess and their personal drama. This performance here is a reminder that they were superb musicians as well.
The drive of John McVie and Mick Fleetwood in this song is so cool. It keeps the mystery of the witch Rhiannon in the story, without restraining Stevie Nicks to go full out. That's magic. Any other drummer would have been thundering away.
For 30 plus years there have always been certain songs that watching stevie hit with a mystical nuance that STILL makes the hairs in the back of my neck stand...... WOW
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Thank you Midnight Special for making these Fleetwood Mac videos available to view! I never get tired of watching them. They have such amazing talent and chemistry!
Our pleasure!
yeah its a shame warner or whoever took all the good videos down, especially of this performance. it was the best quality out there. thank god someone else decided to.
Best new channel I just found!
@@themidnightspecialtvshow I cannot wait til the full episode get uploaded!!!
@@ReasonableExpectationshad almost the system You had except Kenwood speakers 😮
This is my absolute favorite performance of this classic song Stevie’s vocals give me chills, and the shear power at the end of this is stunning. It’s almost like she could explode. Wish I could have been there …..This band live was a beast.
Amigo ella es fantástica su voz es incomparable
💯💯❤❤❤mi Stevie nick’s love 💗 ever
Stevie giving it her all and ripping up those vocal chords. LEGEND ❤
Cords, not chords.
Stevie Nicks. A force of nature.
The entire album is a masterpiece!
I actually saw this on TV. I stayed up late on Saturday night to watch this and Don Kirshners (sp) every weekend.
LINDSEY KILLING IT ON GUITAR SOLO!! 🎸 😮
I wonder if they knew at the time how epic this performance was. You can see Lindsey looking at Stevie and knowing she is feeling it and it motivates him as well. And now to see this cleaned up in HD video, thank you.
Exactly! It's like Lindsey's looks towards Steveie and in his mind he thinking oh, we are going top shelf tonight. Ha!
This is quite clearly not in HD
I saw this when I was thirteen years old. I fell in love with Stevie and Fleetwood Mac and have been amazed by them ever since then. RIP Christine.
The best time to be alive in America.
Right now Stevie Nicks is on tour. Still rocking it. Sometimes with Billy Joel. Music of my high school years and still so good.
Seeing Christine McVie doing harmony with Stevie makes me sad she’s gone. So much talent in one group.
I watched a recording of it on CZcams. It's amazing what she's still capable of.
I just saw her last week, and man can she still sing! Her range is lower than it was, but the power and soul is still there in her voice! She performed a whole 2 hour long concert too! Not bad for being 75! I would recommend seeing her on this tour for sure!
Dear god that performance is good.
Reason 2,369 why the 70s were the greatest decade of music.
Midnight Special was such a showcase of 70's early 80's talent ! 72-81
70s, 80s and 90s. The golden age of music as a form of art.
Lindsey Buckingham is an absolute legend for playing that solo without a pick
I've been playing for twenty years, still can't use a pick.
Are you serious or just kidding?
Did he ever use a pick?
@@arnoldjohnson3317💀💀💀💀💀
Lindsey never uses a pick
This is the definitive rendition of Rhiannon
Lindsey Buckingham’s solo @ 3:04 🤘
And some love for the late great Christine McVie @ 3:40
Christine was outstanding. I always loved her voice and she’s just as good as Stevie
agree, this is a timeless version, they were all on point for this one.
love indeed to Christine Perfect and her family.
Oh my I didn't know she had passed.
"Solo" was tuneless nonsense. Sorry but that's what it was.
There is no fancy light show or distracting props, just wonderful and captivating music. Now these guys are true artist, which is very rare these days.
Fleetwood Mac is how, when, and why I fell in love with music. Phenomenal performance. "Rhiannon" will always be my favorite song of theirs.
Man o man Stevie. Just wow. For several reasons
The harmonies between Stevie and Christine are so damn good!
Maybe my favorite FM performance and I love virtually all of them but this is just Special err spectacular. No pun re Midnight Special. Once in a lifetime and so fortunate to see it almost 50 years later …. ❤
I wanna go back so bad.
Listening to this music as a young kid...I had no idea how much it would mean to me when I got old.
Everything was so much better back then.
enjoy
keep those kid feelings and you never grow old - because you're always the child of God
George , the local government thieves and badges stole Our house and EVERYTHING in it over back property taxes that are actually extortion They trgetted My Family and Me because We were vulnerable.... They stole a MASSIVE music collection that BELONGS to My Family and Me too
They are demons in human form or whatever creatures they are
I miss them days
Stevie Nicks has one of the most unique voices ever
someone once described it as "sweetheart of the rodeo"! I thought that fitted rather well.
I'm glad you said that, I've been studying voice for years, so, I couldn't put my finger on what was bothering me, and it's the unique sound of her voice, she doesn't sound like anyone else, plus, she does have some vocal skills, which prior to studying, I never thought she did🤔🎵🎶
Absolutely outstanding.
Fantastic version, powerful finish
Eh, a little over the top.
This is the best version I’ve ever heard!
Agreed
Stevie is mesmerizing! Talent and charisma in spades
Greatest band in history. simple as that. Thank you Stevie, Lindsey, Mick, Christine, and John........You made my life just a little bit better.
Love them in the 70's ....but Led Zeppelin would like a word
@@autk OH dude! I'm sorry for your pain and agony. That Robert Plant catterwalling stupid screaming voice.....He had two good songs and the rest were CRAP! Can't even listen to them. If they ring true for you....good on ya. Me? I'll stick with Fleetwood Mac. Thanks for playing!!!!
What young guy in 76 DIDN'T have a crush on Stevie..lol. A Great performance. Thanks for releasing these midnight special vids. Tried to catch them, whenever I could, back in the day.
Our pleasure!
If he said he didn’t he was lying.
Yeah I was 17 in 76. Major crush on Stevie. We didn’t have women like her in the Midwest.
@@dougmackey3696 I seen her first. 😆 Go away!
Fleetwood Mac was soooooo good. Absolute hit making machine in the 70’s and 80’s.
And the 60s with the legendary Peter Green with Black Magic Woman and Albatross
This my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. Stevie,sings it better than ever.
Fleetwood Mac is my number one favorite band. RIP Christine McVie you are missed, but we have your music that will live on forever in our lives and hearts. 🙏🕊🌹🎵
47 Years ago today. Absolutely timeless.🙂❤️
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It will never be matched...ever ❤ it this so powerful & priceless
Wow the best version I've seen ! Everybody is happy & Rocken !!
The end is so powerful, amazing
I remember watching this at that time. Her voice was never better. Wish I could go back ......
Stevie Nicks is such a beauty.
Best version ever of this song!
The lighting hitting her bangs and making a perfect shadow framing her face, combined with sparkly makeup - GREAT. Stevie has one of the most beautiful faces in rock ever. And she definitely has talent which stands on its own, regardless of anything else - amazing voice and range!
Upon re-watching the video now, during the chorus, are you noticing something? Lindsey hangs back from his mic, while Stevie leans in! And he also has his huge smile on his face at most times, right? He is absolutely blown away by her voice and wanted to create the ultimate platform for her to shine, didn't want to get in the way himself too much. And he doesn't - I can barely hear his signature countertenor during the chorus, while Stevie's full-throated alto bursts forth like angelic tones that we love her for. And she puts so much more heat on her delivery of the chorus then she did on the studio version - I would've been absolutely thrilled to be in the audience on this performance.
Though of course I should've said so when I first posted my comment, another wonderful upload, Midnight Special people! Keep it up!
Bring back bangs. Nothing sexier.
@@jimwind7589what are bangs?
I've been in love with Stevie Nicks since I was a teen and being introduced to FM and her solo albums beginning with Belladonna.🥰🥰🥰Miss Stevie Nicks 🥰🥰🥰
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 hair covering the forehead.
She’s not wearing makeup, that’s sweat.
I'm very late to their music, but I'm loving this performance. Great band, and Nick's voice is extremely unique and strong.
They're all very talented! 👍🏻
Rhiannon has one of the best melodies in pop music
Nobody plays guitar or sounds like Lindsey Buckingham. Legend!
Definitely true, when he got fired from the band, they needed 2 guitarists to take his place, he’s that good. Could still kick myself for missing his solo tour.
They killed it.
Name a band in 2023 who can reach that level of quality. I can't think of any.
Simplemente no existe...son los únicos que trascienden...
That we can’t . Fleetwood Mac is pure magical.
There are loads, but they're not in the popular genres 😉
The Rolling Stones!!
The Strokes
The power and raw emotion of this is off the dial. Perfect rock ‘n roll for the enjoyment of everyone
And, the coke and LSD didn’t hurt
@@billadams5778 Coke and LSD would PREVENT this level of performance, willy
Best live performance ever
My all-time performance of this song!
How does this not even have 4k likes five months later? Pure '70s sonic magic.
I am 57 years old as a kid I used to watch the Saturday Night Live and I saw this as a young man and I was highly impressed with such exceptionalism. Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac will always be right by me.❤❤🤩
In my senior year high school 1976. A lot of great Midnight Specials this might be the best. Was a great time to be alive and listening to rock and roll
This is still the best musical performance I have ever seen I wish I could have been in the room back then.
awesome video. Christine McVie an angel. RIP😪😭😢
me and my GF at the time lived for this weekly show! every Fri night we'd get a motel room and watch the show, high AF of course! 😁 think the room was like only 10 bucks a night, but nice little motel, had it's own little restaurant.. fun times! ☮
❤I’m 69 and this song is so beautiful all these years later too. What talent ❤
Not gonna lie… an inspiration.
Another phenomenal performance, loved this show back in the day. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Back in the day We couldn't wait for Midnight Special to come on the TV, and We had the local radio station synced to our stereo which kept Up the neighbors, cops came by several times
Beautiful, great vocalist, Lindsay great guitar playing. Magnificent. One of the greatest bands ever.
That was amazing.
I was almost a 13 year old boy back then, even now, I completely understand my crush on Stevie Nicks, the music was so good, she was the "older" girl next door.
Not only one of their best performances but some friggin incredible camera and sound work. I thought it was great until I put on a set of studio headphones and listened again while it rocked my world. Stevie's voice!!! In 65 years I've heard a handful who could handle anything close to that without serious damage.
Fantastic sound from the band but also the sound guy. That guitar solo is excellent!
Couldn't agree more!
Beautiful song I can't imagine singing it every night though, she is one of a kind.
WOW! Chills!!! I've never seen this version. Thanks for sharing!
The last part gave me goosebumps so so good.
Beautiful Christine McVie
The best of both Stevie and Ann Wilson came out in 1976. This is the best version of this song I've heard. It's too bad I only heard the radio versions back in.
I love Ann even more actually. I think her voice is even better than Stevie's. Those notes she hits, just wow. Like her and her sisters personalities better too. Thanks for mentioning Ann too. Stevie is incredible too though , just not as much as Ann to me lol .
Jesus Christ. I'm old now but grew up to that song, I actually never knew the name of it. That was pretty Epic. Stevie was so young, still my rock girl crush forever. When everything is so easy to hate now, it's nice to remember when it wasn't always so.
Dang!!! This is so good.
Fantastic quality. Thank you to the folks at Midnight special for these treasures.
The sheer rawness that shreds thru this version will forever cement it in the minds of all who hear it…be it the first time or the millionth time…pure magic of a time gone by…
The best quality of this video I've ever seen, Fleetwood Mac's first television appearance with Stevie and Lindsey, just amazing.
the best version of this song 4 sure. i like the smile she gives at the beginning. and the camera angles make it interesting like the views looking up and spinning around, psychedelic groovy 70s man
They need to bring this show back in all its original format and glory. Guitar’s🎸 bass, drums 🥁 and vocals! Real playing!
I wish!
They can't. We can only remember. Christine died, RIP
True, todays genre of live music is atrocious, IMO!
My favorite Fleetwood Mac song ❤️
Oh my goodness! I watched this performance back in '76!
I was 12 years of age, and was convinced Stevie Nicks was the most beautiful human being in the world.
Sigh...what memories. Thanks so much for posting this stellar performance! Rock! 🤙🎸🎶
Bewitchingly watchable. Love Midnight Special such a special archive of acts and their music in their prime. Great camera work too.
The Midnight Special is the best channel on CZcams.
Remember getting together with friends to watch the Midnight Special and partying. What great music and great times we had back then. Treasured times for sure.