In the UK chart for 356 weeks in a row since its 2018 release, Fleetwood Mac compilation 50 Years: Don’t Stop has never fallen below No.62 nor risen above No.5…until now. For no obvious reason, other than the fact it is a very weak market, it sprints 7-4 (6,684 sales) this week, 328 weeks after its only previous Top 5 appearance. The Anglo-American leviathans’ most successful studio album, Rumours, also floats upwards, improving 25-22 (4,079 sales).
50 Years: Don’t Stop has racked up consumption of 1,575,204 units to date. 87.41% of that (1,376,890 units) is derived from streaming, with 9,814 downloads, 185,777 CDs and just 2,723 vinyl albums making up its total. Given that Rumours has demonstrated there is a big market for Fleetwood Mac vinyl - selling upwards of 300,000 copies in that format in the last decade alone, including 427 in its latest frame – it is surprising that beyond its initial tranche of vinyl in 2018, 50 Years: Don’t Stop has never re-appeared in the format, although a well-chosen date for a vinyl reissue would undoubtedly propel it to No.1. As revered in America as they are here – Rumours is No.30 on the Billboard chart this week – Fleetwood Mac had a surprisingly brief chart career there with 50 Years: Don’t Stop, which reached No.65, and spent just three weeks in the Top 200.
Fleetwood Mac continues to dominate the U.K. charts
Six of their classic songs make an impact this week (UK charts dated March 7 to March 13).
Renewed interest in the band's music—driven by BBC2’s Fleetwood Mac Night and the Christine McVie: Songbird documentary—has propelled multiple tracks back onto the charts, while others climb higher than before.
Fleetwood Mac This Week on the Charts
Three Fleetwood Mac songs—"The Chain," "Go Your Own Way," and "Songbird"—return to the U.K. charts after being absent last week. Meanwhile, "Dreams" and "Everywhere" continue their resurgence, appearing across multiple tallies.
The Chain Leads the Comeback
Among the returning tracks, The Chain is the strongest performer. The 1977 classic reenters two major charts:
No. 60 – Official Singles Downloads Chart
No. 63 – Official Singles Sales Chart
Go Your Own Way Rises Again
One of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic songs, Go Your Own Way, charts just a few spots below The Chain, making a comeback at:
No. 74 – Official Singles Downloads Chart
No. 77 – Official Singles Sales Chart
Songbird Finds Its Wings
Christine McVie’s Songbird also reenters both rankings, securing lower placements but still proving its lasting appeal:
No. 89 – Official Singles Downloads Chart
No. 93 – Official Singles Sales Chart
Dreams Climbs Across Multiple Charts
Fleetwood Mac’s only U.S. No. 1 hit, Dreams, continues to perform well across various tallies, showing growth in consumption, streaming, and sales:
No. 80 → No. 88 – Official Singles Chart
No. 63 – Official Singles Streaming Chart
No. 93 – Official Singles Downloads Chart
No. 97 – Official Singles Sales Chart
Everywhere Follows Dreams’ Success
Similar to Dreams, Everywhere charts on multiple lists and sees an increase in streams and sales:
No. 66 – Official Singles Streaming Chart
No. 91 → No. 92 – Official Singles Chart
No. 73 – Official Singles Downloads Chart
No. 76 – Official Singles Sales Chart
The Fleetwood Mac Resurgence Continues
Fleetwood Mac’s resurgence is being fueled by both nostalgia and a fresh wave of appreciation for their timeless music. With multiple songs and albums climbing the U.K. charts, their catalog remains as relevant as ever—proving that Fleetwood Mac’s influence is still everywhere.
Fleetwood Mac Sees Multiple Albums Surge in Popularity
Fleetwood Mac’s legendary catalog continues to dominate the U.K. charts, with multiple albums experiencing a resurgence last week in the UK (Charts dated February 28 to March 6/2025)
Following renewed interest in the band—largely driven by the recent BBC2 Christine McVie: Songbird documentary, an airing of The Dance and other Fleetwood Mac content—several of their most iconic releases have climbed the rankings, while others have reentered the charts entirely.
Six different Fleetwood Mac albums appeared on at least one U.K. chart, with many landing on multiple tallies as both sales and streams surge.
Greatest Hits
Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits is the strongest performer among the band’s resurgent releases last week. The compilation reentered three different charts, climbing to:
No. 13 – Official Albums Downloads Chart
No. 50 – Official Albums Sales Chart
No. 68 – Official Physical Albums Chart
The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac
Another beloved compilation, The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac, also made a comeback on the same three charts, landing at:
No. 44 – Official Albums Downloads Chart
No. 62 – Official Albums Sales Chart
No. 71 – Official Physical Albums Chart
Tango in the Night
The band’s 1987 studio album, Tango in the Night, remains a fan favorite and returned to the charts as well, placing at:
No. 48 – Official Albums Downloads Chart
No. 67 – Official Albums Sales Chart
No. 79 – Official Physical Albums Chart
The Dance
Fleetwood Mac’s 1997 live album, The Dance, made its presence felt again, reentering:
No. 67 – Official Albums Downloads Chart
50 Years – Don’t Stop
The compilation 50 Years – Don’t Stop is often one of Fleetwood Mac’s most consistent U.K. chart successes, and last week was no exception. It surged back into the top 10 on multiple lists, ranking at:
No. 9 – Official Albums Chart (6,721 units sold)
No. 8 – Official Albums Streaming Chart
No. 35 – Official Albums Downloads Chart
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 masterpiece, Rumours, remains a dominant force on the charts. Unlike other albums making a return, Rumours never left—it continues to appear on six different charts, including three top-10 placements. Its presence has only grown stronger, climbing significantly across multiple rankings last week.
No. 7 - Official Albums Downloads Chart
No. 8 – Official Vinyl Albums Chart
No. 9 – Official Albums Sales Chart
No. 11 – Official Physical Albums Chart
No. 20 – Official Albums Chart
No. 26 – Official Albums Streaming Chart
The Fleetwood Mac Resurgence Continues
With six albums currently charting, Fleetwood Mac’s influence shows no signs of fading. The renewed interest sparked by a night of Fleetwood Mac programming on BBC2 has propelled their catalog back into the spotlight, proving that their music continues to resonate with generations of fans.
Fleetwood Mac’s “Little Lies” Returns to the Charts After BBC2 Christine McVie Documentary
Fleetwood Mac hasn’t released a new album in over 20 years, and with the passing of Christine McVie, the chances of new music from the legendary band are slim. However, thanks to a recent BBC2 documentary spotlighting McVie’s contributions, one of the group’s classic hits has experienced a resurgence on the U.K. charts.
Following the airing of Christine McVie: Songbird in late February, Fleetwood Mac’s Little Lies has re-entered two of the U.K.’s purchase-based rankings. This week, the 1987 single debuts at No. 95 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No. 99 on the Official Singles Sales Chart.
A Renewed Spotlight on Christine McVie’s Legacy
The BBC2 documentary revisited McVie’s vital role in shaping Fleetwood Mac’s sound, drawing renewed attention to her songwriting and vocal performances. Little Lies, which McVie co-wrote and sang lead on, has seen a surge in interest as a result.
This marks Fleetwood Mac’s first U.K. chart entry of 2025. It follows a similar resurgence in 2024 when Landslide gained traction after being featured in a viral moment, landing in the top 100 on the same charts.
The Enduring Popularity of Little Lies
Originally released in 1987 as the third single from Tango in the Night, Little Lies was a major hit for the band, reaching No. 5 in the U.K. and No. 4 in the U.S. The song’s return to the charts underscores Fleetwood Mac’s lasting appeal and the deep emotional connection fans still have with McVie’s music.
Fleetwood Mac continues to dominate the U.K. charts with multiple entries last week, proving that their catalog remains as relevant as ever. Thanks to the BBC2 documentary, McVie’s contributions—and songs like Little Lies—are finding new life with audiences old and new.
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