Fleetwood Mac "SARA" New HD Upgraded Video

Fleetwood Mac's Record Label have upgraded the 1979/1980 video of "Sara" the second single released from "Tusk". It looks fantastic.  I wish they would do the same for the entire Tusk Documentary that the video is pulled from.

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel Live in Santa Clara, CA October 4th

 New Date Announced:

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel will be in Santa Clara, CA on October 4, 2025 at Levi's Stadium.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 7th at 10am PST - but Citi Cardmembers have access to presale tickets begining on Monday, March 3rd at 10am PST. Tickets available via Ticketmaster or access the link at StevieNicksOfficial.com

Stevie Nicks I Can't Wait Billboard Hot 100 Debut Feb 22, 1986

Stevie Nicks’ *"I Can’t Wait,"* released in 1985 as the second single from her third solo album, *Rock a Little*. This track is a fascinating snapshot of Stevie’s life and creative process during a turbulent period.

*"I Can’t Wait"* dropped in late 1985 and hit the charts at number 60 39 years ago on February 22, 1986, and peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 12th. 

Let’s dive into the background.

By the mid-1980s, Stevie Nicks was a rock icon, both as a member of Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. After the massive success of her 1981 debut *Bella Donna* and 1983’s *The Wild Heart*, she was under pressure to keep delivering hits. At the same time, her personal life was a whirlwind—marked by romantic entanglements, the strain of fame, and her deepening struggle with substance abuse, particularly cocaine. *Rock a Little* came together during this chaotic chapter, and *"I Can’t Wait"* reflects that urgency and intensity.

Stevie wrote *"I Can’t Wait"* with her longtime collaborators Rick Nowels and Eric Pressly. The song’s creation was famously spontaneous. According to Stevie, it came together in a flash—about 15 minutes—while she was at a recording studio in Los Angeles. She’d been listening to a demo track with a driving beat, and the lyrics poured out of her. She’s described it as a moment of pure inspiration, fueled by her emotional state at the time. The song’s restless, almost desperate tone mirrors her mindset—she was reportedly impatient to move forward, whether in love, life, or her career.

The production was handled by Rick Nowels and Jimmy Iovine, who gave it that polished, synth-heavy 1980’s sound. The track features pulsating rhythms, layered keyboards, and Stevie’s raw, emotive vocals. It’s a departure from her more mystical, folk-rock roots, leaning hard into the pop-rock energy of the era. The recording process for *Rock a Little* was notoriously disorganized—Stevie was juggling addiction, shifting producers, and a grueling schedule—but *"I Can’t Wait"* emerged as a standout, capturing her ability to turn chaos into art.

Lyrically, *"I Can’t Wait"* is about longing and impulsion—an anthem of someone who’s done waiting for something (or someone) to happen. Lines like “She wonders how many more hours her heart will feel broken / In secret she says she needs to see him but no words are spoken” convey a mix of passion and frustration. Stevie’s said it’s not tied to one specific person or event but reflects a broader feeling of being trapped in limbo, wanting to seize the moment. Some fans interpret it as a love song, others as a declaration of independence—either way, it’s steeped in her trademark emotional intensity.

There’s also a personal layer: 1985 was when Stevie’s cocaine use was spiraling, and she’d soon enter rehab in 1986. Retrospectively, the song’s frenetic pace and lyrics about time slipping away feel like a subconscious cry from someone racing against their own demons.

It got heavy MTV rotation thanks to its cinematic music video, directed by Marty Callner. The video’s got Stevie in dramatic black outfits, swirling around with dancers in a hazy, dreamlike set—pure ‘80s excess. It’s a time capsule of that era’s aesthetic, and it helped cement her as a solo star beyond Fleetwood Mac.  In 2007 commenting on the filming of the video, Stevie said “I look at that video, I look at my eyes, and I say to myself, ‘Could you have laid off the pot, the coke, and the tequila for three days, so you could have looked a little better?’"

The song remains a fan favorite, often praised for its infectious energy and as a testament to Stevie’s resilience. It’s not as introspective as *"Landslide"* or as ethereal as *"Rhiannon,"* but it’s a banger that shows her versatility.

Just Announced! Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel New Orleans Oct 18, 2025

A new date was announced on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will play the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans, October 18, 2025

Citi Card members will have access to presale tickets beginning on Monday, February 17th at 10am EST.  Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 21st at 10am EST.

Tickets available via Ticketmaster or through Stevie's website

More Gold and Platinum for Fleetwood Mac in the UK

Fleetwood Mac's "50 Years - Don't Stop" was certified 5x PLATINUM in the UK February 7, 2025 representing sales of 1.5 million units.  

The album is No.11 this week on the UK Top 100 albums chart. 

Also certified on February 7th, Fleetwood Mac's single "Silver Springs" reached GOLD with sales of 400K units.

Fleetwood Mac Record Store Day 2025 Picture Disc Release

Just like clockwork... Another Record Store Day and another Fleetwood Mac release.  This time it's a picture disc for the 1975 White album.  Rhino is releasing this version in a relatively small quantity compared to the 18,000 that were released of the Rumours picture disc album in April, 2024.

RECORD STORE DAY 2025

Release Date: April 12, 2025

Format: LP Picture Disc

Label: Rhino

Quantity: 6,475

Release type: RSD Exclusive Release

Fleetwood Mac’s 7X platinum-certified 1975 self-titled album on picture disc for the very first time in celebration of its 50th Anniversary! Features 2-sides of unique artwork, and includes the hit singles “Landslide,” “Say You Love Me” & “Rhiannon”.

Tracklist

A1. Monday Morning

A2. Warm Ways

A3. Blue Letter

A4. Rhiannon

A5. Over My Head

A6. Crystal

B1. Say You Love Me

B2. Landslide

B3. World Turning

B4. Sugar Daddy

B5. I'm So Afraid

Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham Grammy Night 2025

Mick Fleetwood was at the 6th Jam for Janie Grammy Awards viewing party presented by Live Nation at the Hollywood Palladium February 2nd... He performed with Steven Tyler at the event.  A little bit of a reunion took place. Photos surfaced of Lindsey also at the event.. Which is super cool. The last time published photos of Mick and Lindsey together was in 2018 if I'm not mistaken. 

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Video Stevie Nicks Live in Los Angeles at Fire Aid January 30, 2025

Stevie Nicks took to the KIA Forum Stage on January 30th taking part in Fire Aid A Benefit Concert For Wildlfire Relief.  The set was short, she was on stage for about 25 minutes, performed three songs opening with "Stand Back", then speaking to the audience telling her own experience evacuating the fire zone in Pacific Palisades where she has a home.  Even though the fire came close to her home, her home and street were spared and saved with the help of the Santa Rosa Fire Dept, who she thanked before segueing into "Landslide". She finished her set with "Edge of Seventeen".

Check out Stevie's full set:

 

 

Photos from Instagram:

- Fullcoveragepr

- iheartradio

- rockinwithmygoodeyeopen

Celebrating 50 Years - New Fleetwood Mac Boxset To Be Released

A new incarnation of Fleetwood Mac debuted in the summer of 1975, including Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Christine McVie, along with new members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. 

In celebration of 50 years of this legendary era of Fleetwood Mac, these classic albums will be reissued on crystal-clear vinyl as a 6LP boxed set, a 5CD set, and digitally on March 28.

Fleetwood Mac released five back-to-back multi-platinum albums between 1975 and 1987, an astonishing feat that drove them to become one of the best-selling bands in the world. 

 

On March 28, these classic albums will be reissued on crystal-clear vinyl as a 6LP boxed set as well as a 5CD set. 

This collection includes Fleetwood Mac (1975), Rumours (1977), Tusk (1979), Mirage (1982), and Tango In The Night (1987). A Rhino.com exclusive edition, including a crystal-clear 12-inch of “Silver Springs” and “Go Your Own Way” in both stereo and mono, will be available on the same day and is limited to 1,000 copies globally.  Pre-order HERE.

 

A new incarnation of Fleetwood Mac debuted in the summer of 1975, including Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Christine McVie, along with new members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. The group’s first album together, Fleetwood Mac (sometimes called “The White Album”), topped the Billboard album chart, spent more than a year in the Top 40 and sold more than five million copies in the U.S. thanks to songs like “Landslide,” “Say You Love Me,” and “Rhiannon.”  

 

In 1977, the band followed up with the 21x Platinum record Rumours - considered among the greatest albums of all time. It won the GRAMMY® Award for Album of the Year and has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Its unforgettable tracks “Go Your Own Way,” “Gold Dust Woman,” and the band’s first number-one smash, the Gold-certified “Dreams.”

 

The Grammy®-nominated double-album Tusk arrived in 1979, selling more than four million copies worldwide and introducing fans to hits like “Sara,” “Think About Me,” and the title track. Three years later, in 1982, Fleetwood Mac again topped the U.S. Album Chart for five weeks with Mirage. Along with hits like “Hold Me” and “Gypsy,” Mirage also features great album tracks like “Oh Diane” and “Straight Back.” 

 

In 1987, Tango in the Night became the second-most successful album of the band’s career, selling more than 15 million copies worldwide with the massive hits “Everywhere,” “Big Love,” and “Little Lies.”

FLEETWOOD MAC 1975-1987

Album Listing 

• Fleetwood Mac (1975)
• Rumours (1977)
• Tusk (1979)
• Mirage (1982)
• Tango In The Night (1987)

 

12-inch (Rhino.com Exclusive)

Side A

1. “Go Your Own Way” (Stereo Version)
2. “Silver Springs” (Stereo Version)

Side B

1. “Go Your Own Way” (Mono Version)
2. “Silver Springs” (Mono Version)

 

NEW Empire of The Sun Collab with Lindsey Buckingham

Empire of The Sun dropped the Delux edition of their latest album "Ask That God" on January 24th and the expanded album includes a new collab with Lindsey Buckingham on the track "Sombody's Son". Lindsey is credited as a writer and performer.  Not sure if he's singing on the track, but his guitar playing through out the track and particularly near the end is clear.