Fleetwood Mac's Rumours climbs on three Billboard charts this week

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ Rises As It Remains An American Favorite

Hugh McIntyre

Forbes

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours is already one of the most successful and beloved albums in U.S. history. If it were to disappear tomorrow, its place in the history books is safe…but Americans aren’t done with the pop-rock set yet. In fact, they’re increasing their consumption of the project, which is hardly fading from popularity, even after decades in the market.

Rumours climbs on three Billboard charts this week. At the same time, it finds its way back to another list, reaching a new high point in the process.

On the Billboard 200, the company’s namesake all-encompassing ranking of the most-consumed albums in the U.S., Rumours jumps from No. 43 to No. 36, returning to the top 40 region once again. The title is, impressively, still climbing, even as it nears 600 weeks on the tally.

In the past tracking period, Rumours moved another 18,445 equivalent units in America, according to Luminate. That’s up a little under 4% from the week prior.

At the same time, Rumours is also lifting on two of Billboard’s rock-only tallies, though its improvement on those lists isn’t quite as notable. On the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, Fleetwood Mac’s masterpiece pushes two slots, from No. 9 to No. 7. On the Top Rock Albums roster, it steps up just one space, from No. 7 to No. 6.

Rumours is also back on Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums chart this week. The set returns for only the fifth stint on the ranking of the most-streamed full-lengths in the country. As it reappears, the title hits a new peak of No. 46. That’s not just a new best showing for the album, but also the band.

Fleetwood Mac’s blockbuster full-length only declines on one major Billboard chart. The set falls slightly on the Top Album Sales ranking, slipping from No. 19 to No. 24. Interestingly, while it slides back in terms of position, the project is up more than 3% in sales. Rumours sold 3,521 copies in the past tracking week.

Co-Headling is Lucrative for Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel

BILLY JOEL + STEVIE NICKS 

CO-HEADLINING STADIUM TOUR

2023 - 2024

From the information that has been published (10 of 11 shows) for their joint dates, they have done amazing numbers. 10 shows and over 105 million gross. 521 thousand fans. 

(updated March 25, 2024 with Arlington data)
 

Date	City	Attendance	Capacity	Gross	Average Ticket Price
March 10, 2023	Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium	51,880	51,880	$10,884,917	$209.81
May 19, 2023	Nashville, TN - Nissan Stadium	49,944	49,944	$11,144,469	$223.14
June 16, 2023	Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field	52,316	52,316	$11,272,326	$215.47
Aug 5, 2023	Columbus, OH - Ohio Stadium	62,136	62,136	$11,844,632	$190.62
Aug 19, 2023	Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium	50,869	50,869	$8,745,180	$171.92
Sept 23, 2023	Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium	51,617	51,617	10,805,711	$209.34
Oct 07, 2023	Baltimore, MA - M&T Bank Stadium	52,563	52,563	$10,547,622	$200.67
Nov 10, 2023	Minneapolis, MN - U.S. Bank Stadium	46,117	46,117	9,676,111	$209.82
Dec 08, 2023	Phoenix, AZ - Chase Field	48,907	48,907	10,031,999	205.12
March 09, 2024	Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium	54,710	54,710	10,778,136	197.00
June 21, 2024	Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
Total		521,059	521,059	$105,731,103	202.21

 

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Returns To The Top Streaming Albums Chart

Fleetwood Mac Is Still Hitting New Highs On The Billboard Charts

by Hugh McIntyre

Forbes

Fleetwood Mac hasn’t officially broken up, but they’re not really an active band any longer. The pop-rock outfit has not worked together in some time, and following the death of Christine McVie, it seems there are no plans to produce any new music or tour again. While some kind of end may have come for the group, they are still reaching new highs on the Billboard charts with music they made decades ago.

This week, Fleetwood Mac rises to a new peak on a ranking they’re still relatively new to. The band’s Rumours returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart this frame, finding its way back to the ranking of the most-streamed full-lengths in the U.S.

Rumours lands at No. 46 on the Top Streaming Albums chart this week. That’s not a very lofty placement on the 50-spot tally, but it’s the best that Fleetwood Mac has ever managed.

So far, Rumours is the only Fleetwood Mac release to make it to the Top Streaming Albums chart. It has thus far spent five nonconsecutive frames somewhere on the list, and it’s climbing–very slowly, but steadily.

It’s not surprising that Fleetwood Mac–or any band from decades past era–may only be getting started on the Top Streaming Albums chart. The ranking was introduced by Billboard in the past few months, and it’s almost always dominated by current pop stars, rappers, country acts, and rock bands. Newer names usually rule streaming platforms, so it isn’t odd that the list is filled with more contemporary releases, instead of older favorites.

Rumours is on the rise on a number of Billboard charts this week. As it hits a new high on the Top Streaming Albums tally, it also lifts on the Billboard 200, which ranks the most consumed titles across all metrics and genres. This week, it jumps from No. 36 from No. 43 as total consumption of the effort increases by a little more than 3%, according to Luminate.

Fleetwood Mac released Rumours in 1977 to critical and commercial acclaim. The set became the biggest album for the band, and in the decades since it dropped, it’s also been recognized as one of the bestselling and most respected full-lengths in history. The title produced many hits that are still loved to this day, and it won the group the Album of the Year Grammy.

Fans Disgruntled Over Steep Ticket Prices for Stevie Nicks' Co-op Live Gig

Stevie Nicks fans slam 'ridiculous' Co-op Live ticket prices

Some of the cheapest tickets during the show's pre-sale were priced at £132.50 each

Manchester Evening News

Fans looking to see Stevie Nicks at her huge Co-op Live gig later this year have slammed the ‘too expensive’ prices for tickets during the event’s presale.

Announced earlier this week, the Fleetwood Mac singer will perform at Manchester’s newest music venue on July 9 as part of her first series of shows in the UK and Ireland for seven years. The gig will coincide with shows in Dublin on July 3 and Glasgow on July 6 as well as a headliner slot at BST Hyde Park on July 12

Tickets for the Manchester show are set to go on general sale from 12pm on Friday (March 22) but Co-op members and select fans have been able to sign up for presale tickets since Wednesday.

The pre-sale opportunity has seen some fans criticise the pricing of seats for the show - with tickets for far back areas of the arena, like sections 316 and 317, going for £132.50 each. Tickets a little closer to the stage, in sections including 104 and 112, are priced at £233.50 each.

It’s meant that some fans have said they feel priced out of going to the show. One posted on social media: “wanted to go see stevie nicks but it's too expensive :(“. Another wrote: “Well this was short lived. It would seem I need to be Stevie Nicks to afford Stevie Nicks tickets.”

Another asked: “why does stevie nicks want me to sell my kidney for her concert”. One other person said: “Love you to bits @StevieNicks but your prices are ridiculous!”. Another said: “Why are @stevienicks concerts so expensive! Loved Stevie since 1977 but this makes me sad !! People paying £140 + for rubbish seats - really?”

Members of tribute band Fleetwood Mad also decided to get into the fun of the online reaction by jokingly suggesting they could perform at a Co-op store for a fraction of the cost. Drummer 'Rocksteddie Ed’ posted: “Come and see Fleetwood Mad instead....we will play the Co-Op for far less!”

During the pre-sale this week, there were still some fans who were keen to pay no matter the cost to see their idol Stevie for the first time in years. One wrote: “Ticketmaster kept kicking me out of the queue (on both devices) but managed to get a ticket for Stevie Nicks. Insane prices - as well as 5 years of my life - but worth it.”

Sharing a screenshot of tickets booked for Co-Op Live, another said: “Beyond excited! Been waiting for this for years @StevieNicks.” Another wrote: “Stevie Nicks, you'd better be good after the amount I've just spent on you!!!”

But it’s not just tickets for Stevie Nicks that has opened up a wider discussion amongst fans about the rising cost of attending large-scale concerts. The likes of Eric Clapton and The Eagles have charged up to £300 for tickets to recent shows, whilst Taylor Swift’s shows in Liverpool later this year saw VIP experiences cost as much as £662.40 each.

Tickets for Stevie Nicks at Co-Op Live on July 9 will go on sale at 12pm on Friday 

Stevie Nicks Extends 2024 Tour to include UK, Ireland and Europe Dates

Stevie Nicks has extended her 2024 summer tour to include shows in the UK and Ireland. The announcement comes following news of her upcoming performance in London for the BST Hyde Park series later this summer.

The additional shows begin with a performance in Ireland, where Nicks will headline at Dublin's 3Arena on July 3, followed by a show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro Arena on July 6.

Afterward, she will perform at Manchester's new Co-op Live arena on July 9, just days before her highly anticipated London performance.

Following the UK and Ireland leg, Nicks will continue her tour with dates in Europe, including performances in Antwerp on July 16 and Amsterdam on July 19.

Tickets for these shows will be available for purchase starting this Friday, March 22, at noon. Fans can also access pre-sale options starting Wednesday, March 20, at the same time.

Stevie Nicks 2024 UK and European tour dates:

July 3 - 3Arena, Dublin

July 6 - OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow

July 9 - Co-op Live, Manchester

July 12 - BST Hyde Park, London

July 16 - Sportpaleis, Antwerp (Belgium)

July 19 - Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Ticket information at StevieNicksOfficial.com

Fleetwood Mac's “Dreams” reappears on this week’s Streaming Songs chart.

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’ Is A Streaming Hit All Over Again

Hugh McIntyre - Senior Contributor

Forbes.com

Fleetwood Mac’s heyday was long before the streaming era. Unlike many of their peers, the pop-rock band has been able to somehow find an audience with younger listeners, who make up a large share of users on streaming platforms. Their albums and singles continuously rack up millions upon millions of plays–and their catalog is still selling, as well.

The beloved band’s single “Dreams” stands out as one of their biggest hits. It was a commercial win when it was first released decades ago, and in the past few years, it’s become a success on streaming sites. This week, the tune is back on one specific chart, as Americans are still eager to press play on the cut, even after so many years.

“Dreams” reappears on this week’s Streaming Songs chart. The Billboard ranking tracks the most-played tunes on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and many others. It is genre-agnostic, which makes it very competitive. The list usually favors younger, more current acts–but Fleetwood Mac has bucked that trend.

On the latest version of the Streaming Songs chart, “Dreams” returns at No. 49. That’s a fairly low position on the 50-spot tally, but the fact that it’s found space on the ranking at all is impressive.

Even more impressive is the history of “Dreams” on the Streaming Songs chart. The tune once peaked at No. 6 on the tally, becoming not only Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hit on the ranking, but perhaps one of the oldest top 10s on the streaming-only roster. The cut reached an entirely new audience several years ago after going viral on TikTok, propelling the band to new heights on several streaming-focused lists.

As “Dreams” finds its way back to the Streaming Songs chart, it’s also on the rise on another, related list. The tune is up one slot to No. 7 on the current edition of the Rock Streaming Songs chart. As its name suggests, that tally only looks at the most-played titles in the country labeled as rock. In the past, it has conquered that roster.

“Dreams” remains Fleetwood Mac’s only No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, so it’s not surprising that it has managed to stand out for years among a bevy of smashes the group released. The tune gave the band their only placement on the Streaming Songs chart and their only leader on the Rock Streaming Songs ranking. On the latter list, it’s one of their three tunes to find space, as “The Chain” peaked at No. 5 and “Landslide” rose as high as No. 14.

Fleetwood Mac On The Charts

Here's a look at how Rumour and other Fleetwood Mac albums are doing on the charts around the world this week (March 15, 2024).

UK 

"50 Years - Don't Stop"

#3 - Top 100 Albums Streaming Chart

#8 - Top 100 Albums Chart

"Greatest Hits"

#83 - Top 100 Albums Sales Chart

"Rumours"

#26 - Top 100 Albums Sales Chart

#26 - Top 100 Physical Albums Chart

#27 - Top 100 Albums Chart

#27 - Top 100 Albums Streaming Chart 

#40 - Top 40 Vinyl Albums Chart

#70 - Top 100 Album Downloads Chart

Ireland 

"50 Years - Don't Stop"

#4 - Top 100 Albums Chart

"Rumours"

#19 - Top 100 Albums Chart

Canada

"Rumours"

#35 - Top 100 Albums Chart

Australia 

"Rumours"

#30 - Top 50 Albums Chart

Belgium 

"Rumours"

#74 - Top 200 Albums

Netherlands 

"Rumours"

#13 - Top 100 Albums Chart

#7 - Top 33 Vinyl Chart

Austria 

"Rumours"

#41 - Top 40 Albums Chart

USA 

"Rumours"

#14 - Top 25 Vinyl Albums

#19 - Top 100 Album Sales

#43 - Top 200 Albums Chart

"Greatest Hits"

#196 - Top 200 Albums Chart