Fleetwood Mac Chart Updates PLUS Stevie Nicks sales boost in wake of Tonight Show performance

Two weeks worth of updates.

U.S.A. - April 26, 2014

In the U.S., on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart, Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" moves up to No.132 in it's second week back in the top 200 after re-entering at no.187 the previous week.  A nice boost for the album after Stevie appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon April 9th. During the sales period that ended April 13th, "Edge of Seventeen" also saw a nice gain in sales registering 5,000 downloads following her performance - it's best sales week in exactly a year according to Billboard. When you think of it, it's a little odd "Edge of Seventeen" saw the sales boost given that "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around", also performed that night, with Jimmy and Stevie re-creating the 1981 video, was more of a media sensation, yet "Edge of Seventeen" saw the sales bump.  Also up 12 spots on the chart is "The Very Best Of" to No.180.

BILLBOARD TOP 200 ALBUMS CHART
# 132 (187) Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
# 180 (192) Fleetwood Mac - The Very Best Of

TOP 50 CATALOGUE ALBUMS CHART
# 23 (37) Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
# 49 (39) Fleetwood Mac - The Very Best Of

U.S.A. - May 3, 2014

With Record Store Day on April 19th and the new single vinyl release of "Dragon Fly" from 1971, Fleetwood Mac register significant enough sales to enter the Top 25 Hot Singles Sales Chart at No.9. Not bad for a song over 40 years old... and on vinyl no less. In it's third week back on Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart Rumours moves down to No.177.  The Very Best Of drops out of the top 200 this week and out of the top 50 on the Catalogue Chart.

BILLBOARD TOP 200 ALBUMS CHART
# 177 (132) Fleetwood Mac - Rumours

TOP 25 HOT SINGLES SALES
# (NEW) Fleetwood Mac - Dragonfly

TOP 50 CATALOGUE ALBUMS CHART
# 33 (23) Fleetwood Mac - Rumours

More charts from the UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia below.

Mick Fleetwood goes his own way: "I AM A wearer of hats."

by Mick Fleetwood
Sunday Express

I've always worn hats, many hats, too many hats at times, and even though I've never given losing my hair much thought, hats have proven to be rather a chic fashion segue as the years have gone by.

Hats are poetic, romantic; they provide generous amounts of theatrics for an old drama queen like myself.

They're also handy to keep about in case things get desperate.

Did you know they make great coin collectors for busking?

My channelling of the Mad Hatter began as a "spark" from seeing my father getting ready for work, donning his Air Force peaked hats and berets.

I have memories of playing dress up in them.

I still have them but, after some 30 years in showbusiness, sad to say my head is somewhat larger than it once was, so my father's hats no longer fit.

I am a collector of hats.

Recently I went to the Westbrook Maker Hat Company in Venice, California, a fine place where all the felt hats are made the oldfashioned way, by hand.

After a lengthy fitting, I ordered several hats that I am excited to be wearing on our upcoming tour.

Hats have always been a big part of my showmanship.

Traditionally, after the encore, I walk on-stage to say my goodnights wearing a red, collapsible top hat, reminiscent of a mad ringmaster under the big top.

Even Stevie will don her top hat at some point during our show.

There are plenty of good hat wearers today but the guy I love the most at the moment is Pharrell Williams and his awesome hats.

I love even more the message of Happy.

That video going viral is a great example of the power of the internet to connect people world-over through music in a way that is both subversive and sublime.

Gotta love those "feelgood" songs!

Many years ago when I was short of a few bob and not "feeling so good" I was persuaded to visit a fortune teller.

Being a die-hard romantic and a believer in fairy tales, I was an easy mark.

Desperation makes us do strange things.

The dubious palm reader asked me what it was in life I needed.

"Well," I said. "I've run out of money!" She told me to bring her $10,000.

Then she instructed me to "donate" (we use this word loosely here) half of it to her "charity" (another loose translation) and the remaining $5,000 (all the money I had to my name) I was ordered to put inside my shoes and into the lining of my beloved hat.

Apparently I was to be rewarded a bounty worth one hundredfold of the investments I had just made.

I can say that it did feel different, walking around packed, head and foot, with the last bit of cash I had.

Photos: Mick Fleetwood at Barnes & Noble with Jenny Boyd #FleetwoodMac

April 26, 2014 - The Grove in LA today hosted a book signing and a "conversation with" event with Jenny Boyd to promote her book "It's Not Only Rock 'N' Roll".  Dr. Jenny Boyd, is joined by her twice ex husband Mick Fleetwood along with Stephen Bishop and Bernie Larsen.

 Mick looks healthy and happy!

Photos by (left-right) Silvox2 | Angelina541 Top Photo: Mallory

Above two photos: David Livingston

Fleetwood Mac "Rumours" Producer Ken Caillat coming to Charlotte and Salisbury, NC

Ken Caillat will be at Park Road Books located at 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00pm. Drop in... Grab the book and get it signed by one of the producers of "Rumours"!

Park Road Books

Facebook Event Page

Ken will also be at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC on Thursday, May 8th.

Catawba College

Making Rumours

Amazon

Speaking of Ken... He ran into John McVie yesterday and said that John looked great and said it was nice to have Christine's energy back in the group!

Ran into @johnmcvie yesterday! He looked great & said it was really nice to have @christinemcvie 's energy back in the group #fleetwoodmac
— Making Rumours Book (@Rumours_Book) April 25, 2014

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Dr Jenny Boyd, 60s model and ex-wife of drummer Mick Fleetwood coming to Whitstable Literary Festival

Dr. Jenny Boyd at Whitstable Literary Festival
Sunday, 11 May (5:30pm - 6:30pm)
Horsebridge Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, 
Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF

In her first festival appearance, Jenny will be talking about her book 'It's Not Only Rock n Roll'

Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd.

How do the world’s most popular musicians create hit songs; is it natural talent, or do external influences affect their writing process? Dr Jenny Boyd, 60s model and ex-wife of drummer Mick Fleetwood, spent four years interviewing 75 world famous musicians and has now published her findings in a fascinating book, It’s Not Only Rock ‘n’ Roll. She talks to music expert Andy Miller about this original and inspiring collection, where iconic musicians reveal – many for the first time – their thoughts on creating music. Psychologist Jenny has probed the minds and souls of these artists and has delved into the drive to create, the importance of nurturing creativity, the role of unconscious influences and the effects of chemicals and drugs on the creative process. Music legends who contributed exclusive interviews include Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Julian Lennon, Don Henley, Hank Marvin, Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Steve Winwood, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell.

Jenny Boyd has many personal ties to the music world as former wife of Mick Fleetwood and the inspiration behind folk-rock singer Donovan’s 60’s hit Jennifer Juniper.  She was in Rishikesh, India in 1968 with The Beatles and her sister Pattie, (former wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton). Jenny is the founder and director of Spring Workshops, organising psychotherapeutic groups for people in need of personal development.

Whitstable Literary Festival Website | Facebook

Los Angeles Event:
Jenny and Mick at Barnes & Noble
April 26, 2014

Join us for an amazing afternoon at Barnes & Noble at The Grove on Saturday, April 26 at 2pm, when Jenny Boyd visits in conversation with Mick Fleetwood, Stephen Bishop and Bernie Larsen. For event details, please contact the store at 323.525.0270. (NOTE: This is a wrist banded signing.)

Special Instructions

This is a wristbanded event. Wristbands for Jenny Boyd's event will be available after 9:00 am on April 26 with the pickup of It's Not Only Rock 'n' Roll. Mick Fleetwood, Stephen Bishop and Bernie Larsen will also be signing the book. (Mick Fleetwood will sign one other book/album/CD per wristbanded guest.)

Barnes & Noble - Facebook Event

Barnes & Noble at The Grove at Farmers Market

189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30

Los Angeles, CA