Local Man Launches Campaign For 'iconic' Formula 1 Song "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac

George Caröe, of Marsh Benham, is aiming to get Fleetwood Mac's song, The Chain, to number one in the charts

By Robert Warlow, Reporter
Newbury Today

A WEST Berkshire man has launched a campaign to get an iconic Formula 1 song to number one in the charts in time for the new season.

Formula 1 fan, George Caröe, of Marsh Benham, recently started a campaign on social networking websites Facebook and Twitter, aiming to get Fleetwood Mac’s song, The Chain, to number one in the charts in time for the new Formula 1 season, which starts in March.

The song, which is used by the BBC in its introductions to Formula 1 coverage, has never reached the number one spot in the UK charts, but the campaign is gathering pace, with backing from the BBC’s Formula 1 presenter, Jake Humphrey, and the number of people ‘liking’ the Facebook page at 2,045.

Mr Caröe, a 20-year-old marketing management student at Southampton Solent University, said: “The reason behind the campaign is simple; to get one of the best and most iconic songs ever, to the well and truly deserved number one spot.”

Mr Caröe added that he and his friends are also trying to get the backing of BBC Radio One to help get the song to number one on Sunday, March 6 - in time for the first race weekend in Bahrain.

To join the campaign, click on the links below.

Facebook
Twitter

This news was also picked up by the BBC

STEVIE NICKS' "SECRET LOVE" IS UP FOR GRABS

"Secret Love" 

by Stevie Nicks produced by Dave Stewart, from the upcoming album

"In Your Dreams"

is now available to buy

itunes 

 USA and Canada

$1.29 on itunes

Amazon (USA only)

99¢ on Amazon

Movement on the Lindsey Buckingham Front

Lindsey Buckingham was photographed all day today in LA by photographer: Jeremy Cowart.  The guy looks like he does some amazing work! Check out his photos on his site: JeremyCowart

I'm guessing, but it must be for his new album.  Here's what Jeremy had to say:

Not sure if this picture has anything to do with the shoot today, I think it does.. it's the one he refers to in his 4th Tweet from the top.  Anyone recognize the location?

STEVIE NICKS LIVE WITH ROD STEWART

HOLLYWOOD BOWL 4/17/11 

The last scheduled show of this short 16 date North American trek is going on sale today to the general public at 10:00AM PST via Ticketmaster. 

Ticket Prices:

US $57.50 - US $295.00

US $57.50 Ticket + US $12.90 Fees = US $70.40

US $295.00 Ticket + US $24.85 Fees = US $319.85 

TICKETMASTER

MICK FLEETWOOD HOSTS "MY TURN" TONIGHT IN LA 6pm TO 7pm

Mick Fleetwood is serving up some of his favorite songs tonight at 6pm for "MY TURN". 

Listen on 100.3 FM in Los Angeles 

or online at www.thesoundla.com

CHART UPDATES: Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks, UK, Australia and Ireland

Huge gains on the UK Top 100 Albums Chart this week. Fleetwood Mac's 2 disc version "The Very Best Of" moves up 35 spots just missing the top 40 landing at #44. On itunes in the UK as of right now the 2002 single disc version of "The Very Best Of" is sitting at #8 in the Top Albums category no doubt sparked by discounting of the album down to £4.99 which is a great bargain, and likely contributing to the massive gain on the Album Chart.

On to the rest of the charts... 

Top 100 Albums Chart - UK

Week ending 12th February, 2011

• Fleetwood Mac's "The Very Best Of" makes a huge jump UP of 35 spots on the Top 100 UK Albums Chart to #44 from # 79 last week.

Top 100 Albums Chart - Ireland

Week Ending 27th January, 2011

• Fleetwood Mac "The Very Best Of" moves up to # 66 from # 75 last week.  Total of 24 non-consecutive weeks on the chart.

Top 50 Catalogue Albums Chart - Australia

Week of 7th, February, 2011

• Fleetwood Mac remain at # 1 on the Top 50 Catalogue Chart with "The Very Best Of" for the 7th consecutive week. Total weeks on this chart - 45.  

• Stevie Nicks "Crystal Visions The Very Best of Stevie Nicks" moves down the chart to # 49 from # 43 last week.  Total weeks on this chart - 31. 

Top 40 DVD Chart - Australia

Week of 7th, February, 2011

On the Top 40 Music DVD Chart, Fleetwood Mac's 8x Platinum "The Dance" drops two positions to # 16 this week from # 14 last week. Total non-consecutive weeks for "The Dance" on this chart 222.

STEVIE'S SWEET SYNTHY RETURN...

Rolling Stone Magazine - February 17, 2011 issue 

Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart Full Page Article, plus "Secret Love" Single Review

Full article was previously post on February 2nd:

Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart Discuss Touring Together for the First Time

Also on Rollingstone.com

STEVIE NICKS PROMO PHOTO...

Fuller Image showing she's standing behind a piano.

Great shot!

STEVIE NICKS WILL BE ON "ROCKLINE" FEBRUARY 16TH

The Best of Stevie Nicks on Rockline!

February 16, 2011

Check your local listings, or the Rockline site

Monday Night - Active Rock Stations

Oklahoma City - 100.5 KATT

Abilene - 107.9 KEYJ

Lincoln - 106.3 KIBZ

Detroit - 101.1 WRIF

Champaign - 92.7 WQLZ

Pensacola - 101.5 WTKX

Wednesday Night - Classic Rock Stations

San Francisco - 107.7 KSAN

Portland - 92.3 KGON

Nacogdoches - 107.7 KTBQ

Joplin - 97.9 KXDG

Portland - 102.9 WBLM

Augusta - 105.7 WEKL

W. Palm Beach - 98.7 WKGR

Bangor - 100.3 WKIT

Grand Rapids - 96.9 WLAV

Dayton - 104.7 WTUE

Fleetwood Mac Weekend on BBC 4: "Don't Stop" & "Man of The World" Documentaries

Two Documentaries will be running back to back over the next couple of days on BBC 4 in the UK.  PLUS Classic Albums: Rumours will air on Dutch Ned3 Feb 5th at 21:05.

Peter Green: "Man of the World"

Friday, 4th Feb 2011 - 21:00 - BBC Four

Saturday, 5th Feb 2011 - 01:30 - BBC Four

Sunday, 6th Feb 2011 - 23:40 - BBC Four

Fleetwood Mac - "Don't Stop"

Friday, 4th Feb 2011 - 22:30 - BBC Four

Saturday, 5th Feb 2011 - 03:00 - BBC Four

Sunday, 6th Feb 2011 - 22:40 - BBC Four

If you miss the show, the full show can be watched here

Also... Fleetwood Mac's Classic Albums: Rumours will be airing on Dutch Ned3 tomorrow at 21:05h.  I looked for a link online for more details, or times but couldn't see anything. [Thanks @JPVDW]