A part of Welsh folklore, she is said to be the goddess of fertility and the moon and shunned the chance to marry a god to marry a mortal. For that reason, she was framed for the death of her son and forced to tell the inhabitants of a city that she had murdered him as we say, not your usual scope for a rock song.
I’ve got a cousin who named her daughter after this song. She lives in the USA. People don’t know how to pronounce it. So she is called RiRi in school ☺️
Absolutely nailed the Stevie mystique. Even when she was high as a kite, she was a peerless performer. The history of the band, itself, is insane. Look up the stories behind the 'Rumours' album.
Stevie read a book about a girl being possessed by the spirit of a Witch named Rhiannon and then wrote this song in just a few minutes. Rhiannon is a Welsh Goddess from the Mabinogian, a Welsh religious text. People have always thought Stevie was a Witch, which she denies, but she definitely plays into the archetype. She's a magical being, for sure, as you just saw. She channels Rhiannon when she sings this song.
@heliotropezzz333 I would also caution against using the phrase "channeling Rhiannon" as confusion as to whether the commenter is being figurative or literal since both the subjects of witchcraft and exorcism is mentioned above.
Stevie very carefully crafted her stage persona, with the flowing clothes and the dance moves. It was very effective, drove every guy crazy with lust and every girl crazy with envy. But she wasn't just show, she was a phenomenal singer and writer.
That was her superpower…. all woman worship her where we usually tall poppy tear famous woman down…. but I’ve never heard of ANY female who “hated” her
Fully in love with her. And I am a woman who loves men. She is my idol. She is for many women for her talent, her voice, beauty, mystic side and eery beautiful dancing within the whole show and persona. Love Fleetwood Mac
This is from a rehearsal before a TV Special. It’s why they are mostly dressed casually ! The live version from their concert ‘The Circle’ is the best live version.
@@fayesouthall6604 Well, you messed up in more ways than one. Because she's old there and her voice is a shell of what it was in the '70s. That '97 "The Dance" version of Rhiannon is nowhere near as good as the one in this reaction.
As someone else said, she doesn't move she floats. This one is not bad at all. I still think when they performed this on The Midnight Special was the best video I have seen with this song-
There's a long standing legend that Stevie is a witch lol. She's always been mysterious. American horror story: coven even featured Stevie as one of The main witches in the show for that reason lol
Stevie is a songwriter, a storyteller. The kind who always has a notebook to write down her thoughts. In concert she tells you a bit about each song before she sings it. And yes, she aint afraid to lose herself in the beat.
Saw her and Billy Joel in Dallas about 3 months ago. She is in her mid 70s and her voice is still incredible. Billy Joel’s voice was still tremendous as well.
"Once in a million years a lady like her rises. Rhiannon you cry but she's gone And your life knows no answer is the lyric she sings on the live versions. The lyrics you looked at are from the record. BTW, I love the look on your face when she really lets go at the end. Thanks for this.
When you tell people you’re a witch which I am proudly thank you very much. People think you’re a freak. I don’t care I wear that badge as well. Some people pay attention more to the gifts that they were born with. But the thing is we all have these gifts, but by ignoring them, they just go away. I believe her because she is such an earth child and she’s grounded. She’s a kind soul. I just like to think of her as extremely gifted.
So, in an interview I saw a long time ago Stevie said the reason she wears big, flowy dresses/skirts, twirls around and dances is because she is only 5'2 and at that time of her career was only about 110 lbs. She said she had to think of a way to make herself appear larger on stage. From far away she gets swallowed up in the group because she is so petite. Also, she is a trained ballerina. That is why her movements are so graceful. Stevie wrote this song from a poem she did. So many of her songs are inspired from her poems.
Saw them in 1975 and 1977 and both were outdoor concerts the 75 show in Cleveland Stadium and jher voice overwhelmed the whole crowd especially during Rhiannon. When I watch it today chills run up and down my spine.
The song is inspired by a book that Stevie read called Triad by Mary Bartlet Leader. The story Triad is about a woman named Branwen who is possessed by a witch called Rhiannon, hence why Stevie says that it’s a song about a Welsh witch because they are Welsh characters. Rhiannon is a Welsh girls name and it means a paragon of the female sex, a Goddess and Branwen is a Welsh girls name and means white raven.
Rhiannon was Branwen's older cousin, who looked like her, except for having green eyes. I don't think she was a witch, just nasty. She suffocated while hiding in a freezer,and, blamed her cousin. There was a third personality Claire, that the paranormal investigator fell in love with. He vanished, and, Rhiannon is heavily implicated.
@@sirseigan Bran means Raven, hence if you’re a GoT fan, Bran is the 3 eyed raven, and wen (Gwen) is white, when a word is affixed to another word, it causes what is known as a consonant mutation of the first letter of a word. Not all the Welsh consonants are mutable, the letter G is mutable and the soft mutation of G is to drop the G so when Gwen is added to Bran, the G is dropped and you end up with Branwen.
I’ve got 5 brothers and used to see them become mute and transfixed to the TV when certain female performers came on. Particularly Stevie, Kate Bush, Debbie Harry and Christie Hynde. There were more but these four I particularly remember.
Of course Stevie is alluring and mysterious, she’s the legendary White Witch. I stood a mere 10 feet in front of her while she cast her spell upon me in 1975, and I’m still bewitched. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
Stevie was usually stoned out of her mind back then, so I am pretty sure this performance was the result of her hitting the "blow". But she is still a beast on the microphone regardless of how much nose candy she partook in.
Fleetwood Mac was originally a very good British blues band. When Peter Murphy left for a solo career, Stevie and Lindsay Buckihgham (lead guitarist and vocalist), both Americans, joined they became a rock band. If you want to see a great concert when they are more mature, check out The Dance (1997). There is also at least one version of Rhiannon about 11 minutes long which features more guitar work by Lindsay and more vocals by Stevie.
Peter Green not Murphy he left not just to start a solo career he was on acid and wanted the band to give all their money away but he did leave of his own free will
I haven't been to many concerts,yet saw Stevie,Fleetwood Mac 2000,they were enthusiastic to share they were all clean & sober!!!! I'm 59,have loved their music since I was a teen!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I saw this classic line up,,,,the five fireflies, during the Dance tour in 1997, the following year is when Christine retired for over a decade. This particular tour and album was insane!
Greetings from South Africa. Fleetwood Mac is one of the all time legends of music. All the band members are incredible solo artists and musicians unto themselves. A treat is Lindsey Buckingham's live concert performance of "Big Love" leading into "Insane". Just wow! Celtic Myths and Legends are part of Stevie Nicks' vibe. .
I saw her perform in '85 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake where I was only a few feet from the stage. Her energy flows and is transformative and she truly lets her spirit meld with the music she sings... She's phenomenal as a singer and a person. I'm taller than most (6'5") and reached up above the sea of outstretched arms and she grabbed my hands as she was moving across the front of the stage... I was on cloud 9 for days, not just because "it's Stevie" but because of the whole experience and the energy she carries (ok and she's drop dead gorgeous 😊). She was married to the guitar player with the 'fro, Lindsay Buckingham and they were "Buckingham Nicks" before joining F.M.. The keyboard player, Christy MacVie was married to the bass player, John MacVie. They all got divorced, it got all out of sorts but through it all thry msde Rumors which is a landmark album in rock. The band continued in several iterations over the yesrs but... When Christine passed in 2022 "That ended any chance of the band continuing." per Stevie. Read the Wikipedia articles, the band history and the history of the mebers and you'll have "most of the answers to life." [chuckles] Its an amazing story with amazing characters and the most transformative, most beautiful in many ways is Stevie Nicks.
This was a huge hit and played on every station constantly. A very different Fleetwood song you might be interested in is Songbird (also on the Rumours album. This bittersweet tune is one of a few written by the late Christine McVie whose lovely voice wasn't featured often enough. Songbird has been played a lot lately in memory of Christine who died at the end of 2022.
Sooooooooo excited you are doing this song!!!!! I grew up on Fleetwood Mac. Makes me miss my Mom. Stevie Nicks is on a whole other level. There will NEVER be anyone like her again. Only woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice! ❤❤❤❤❤
@@kdm71291 She wears flowing white dresses so people aren't afraid of her. In the early Rumors days, lots of people were saying she was a Witch and she was getting strange letters that made her fear she was going to be kidnapped, so she toned it down for a while. She said she spent a fortune on black dresses then couldn't wear them because people were afraid of her. People are so ridiculous, I hate that she ever has to inhibit herself.
😊❤ Hi Black P! So glad you watched this!! In my humble opinion just know that the passion you just witnessed is inside of her at all times!! She might look restrained and sing softly, but that fire is always present underneath!! Years ago I watched a tv interview with Stevie Nicks. It is inspired by a book she read. It was about women in mythology. It had different stories/myths about women. But it then it also had additional information by the author. Stevie read a story about a Welch Witch named Rhiannon. The song to me is saying that she is so beautiful and wise that she 'put a spell on all men'. The men wanted something they could never have and she is a queen who was not allowed to marry for love. So, her life is just as tragic as all the men who coveted her. The Queen part is from the author's research, indicating that Rhiannon was a real person who was a Queen. Somehow she became a legend and you know how it goes; over time the story evolves where she is remembered for her "enchanting and haunting beauty" She becomes a myth. Hope that helped you! 😅 Stevie Nicks studied ballet for many years. That's where she gets those fluid moves! 😊❤❤
I wrote above this was a cocaine fueled gem! Mick practically had lockjaw and Lindsey was almost paranoid, far less animated than usual. As always Chris McVie seems to calmly hold it all together. Unique chemistry(s) in that band for sure.
OMG! They were high?! Most Rock Singers and Artists did drugs in the 70s and 80s. It definitely didn't effect Stevie ability to write and sing great hits.
Stevie Nick's is the only woman to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame twice. Once with Fleetwood Mac and then as a solo artist...just some interesting info
Stevie's voice is great, although I think her voice got better as she got a little older. All their songs were great, but my favorite song is Landslide.
Stevie has the same persona when she is performing live. Does not smile and has an aura of mystery. She is mesmerizing to see. The group's name came from the drummer Mick Fleetwood. Sadly, Christine McVie who played the keyboard and was backup singer, passed away earlier this year. Love, love, love Fleetwood Mac!! *Music trivia from Lyn*
This is a rehearsal tape for their appearance on The Midnight Special show. There is another version of the actual aired performance. Worth checking out. I like both. Yes, music legends. Very special. Iconic.
Stevie was such a beast she wrote the song Silver Springs ....fabulous song..about her ex Lindsey Buckingham and he had to play guitar on it while she sang it. Fleetwood Mac stalling the release in 79 and not allowing Stevie to release it on her album had repercussions to the band.
You HAVE to listen, and watch, the live version of "The Chain"! Pay close attention to how they look at each other. This was a tour that they had to endure right after they broke up with each other.
1- “she rules her life like a bird in flight…” = a free spirited woman a “gypsy” if you will; follow the path to the next song • She is an absolute legend and extremely free spirited. “Rhiannon” based on the Welch Goddess of Sovereignty. Some say she’s just a mythical character. Just depends on one’s beliefs I suppose.
Stevie Nicks has always been into the "gypsy" scene. She has done performances for soldiers & veterans in the past as a way to thank them. She has always been mysterious and enchanting, and smokin'!
The story of Rhiannon can be found in the Mabinogion, which is the mythology of the Welsh. Stevie Nicks is a Wiccan, so much of her public persona illustrates that.
I miss the 70s ❤ i wanna get into a time machine and go back ❤ i miss the great music and life was totally different. Men were men and women were women . Everything now is upside-down ❤
@@evedavey2475 People were allowed to be androgynous in the 70s and dress however they wanted without having to have surgery or different pronouns to be themselves. We've lost a real sense of freedom and acceptance.
@amymeyers8090 - I love how everyone has a very special sentimental story attached to the naming of their children to a particular song. I love this name. It is so elegant and dignified. I'm not sure why your daughter changed it or did what she did. It's none of my business. Yet I hope it wasn't out of spite or anger and I hope you and your daughter still have a great relationship - or at least a friendship.
Little Stevie Nicks aka The White Witch. I was 11 years old and I was watching a Fleetwood Mac live performance when suddenly I became aware of my own sexually. lololololol
Background. Nicks discovered the Rhiannon character in the early 1970s through a novel called Triad by Mary Bartlet Leader. The novel is about a woman named Branwen who is possessed by a witch named Rhiannon.
Stevie Nicks is so badass!!! Just love her! Such a presence! Her voice is so sexy and love her aura! Would love if you checked out LISA FISHER....Live in Japan singing HOW CAN I EASE THE PAIN. Her vocals are Insane!! And PINK...Live at AMA's singing BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA...She performs on the side of the Hilton Hotel. Crazy!!!!!! Love your channel and wait for your videos. Lol Your very real and genuine. I appreciate that you are open minded to all different music & artists as well as reading our comments & hearing your audience. Most reactors ignore our suggestions and ask for $50 a song!!
There has actually always been a mysterious/mystical component to Fleetwood Mac's music, although there were at least 3 separate eras of the band. The early Peter Green blues based era had songs like The Green Manalishi and Black Magic Woman. The middle Bob Welch based era had songs like Hypnotized and Future Games. And the Stevie Nicks/Lindsey Buckingham era had songs like Rhiannon, Gypsy, Crystal and Dreams.
That performance gave me tingles - I share the name 'Rhiannon' - I chose to take that name partly referencing this song from my youth but also for the original Rhiannon from the Mabinogion - her story as a mother was troubled...
The name comes from the drummer, Mick Fleetwood and John and Christine McVie, who were married until the early seventies…..Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined the band in about that time period and were also a couple who had been making music….and they had just broken up. Other than the previously mentioned Mick on drums, the others are as such: John on bass, Christine on keyboards and lead vocals, Lindsey on guitar and lead vocals and Stevie on lead vocals. Check out their legendary album “Rumors”….it’s full of great songs that are a result of the dysfunctional relationships within the group, which included Mick Fleetwood in kind of a third party role….man, did that make for good music!
As a public service and for Fleetwood Mac, I'm posting the actual live performance and not the 1970's bargain theater quality film of the rehearsal... You'll find that this live version is of superior quality from The Midnight Special official channel - ruclips.net/video/goKM7jsOwrg/видео.htmlsi=JPdYiKUGUgud9CXW
there are 3 writers and singers in the band. Christine the keyboard player wrote and sang the most hits. Lindsey is awesome too. Do Go your own way and The Chain next.
A lot of people think Stevie is the lead singer for Fleetwood Mac when there's three singers that share lead, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie Lindsey Buckingham. One of my favorites with Lindsey Buckingham is "Go Your Own Way", from their 1997 Dance tour live. The combination of Lindsey's guitar, the drums & bass, sounds amazing
"Her Rhiannon in those days was like an exorcism." -- Mick Fleetwood
Saw them in those days. And it was. Amazing show
A part of Welsh folklore, she is said to be the goddess of fertility and the moon and shunned the chance to marry a god to marry a mortal. For that reason, she was framed for the death of her son and forced to tell the inhabitants of a city that she had murdered him as we say, not your usual scope for a rock song.
Thanks, had no idea that was what it's about.
@@bkm2797 The story is in the Welsh Mabinogion. One of the earliest Welsh stories.
I’ve got a cousin who named her daughter after this song. She lives in the USA. People don’t know how to pronounce it. So she is called RiRi in school ☺️
@@fayesouthall6604 It's what I based my online name on. But I do a lot of medieval research.
Irish folklore as well.
When Stevie went beast mode she was amazing.
The only rival to Joplin for intensity.
“This is a song about a Welsh witch” my favorite song of all time
Absolutely nailed the Stevie mystique. Even when she was high as a kite, she was a peerless performer. The history of the band, itself, is insane. Look up the stories behind the 'Rumours' album.
Stevie read a book about a girl being possessed by the spirit of a Witch named Rhiannon and then wrote this song in just a few minutes. Rhiannon is a Welsh Goddess from the Mabinogian, a Welsh religious text. People have always thought Stevie was a Witch, which she denies, but she definitely plays into the archetype. She's a magical being, for sure, as you just saw. She channels Rhiannon when she sings this song.
Yup. True dat.
The Mabinogian is a collection of Welsh folk tales rather than a religious text.
@heliotropezzz333
I would also caution against using the phrase "channeling Rhiannon" as confusion as to whether the commenter is being figurative or literal since both the subjects of witchcraft and exorcism is mentioned above.
@@fionnmaccumhaill3257 Indeed.
I mean, he might have seen that if he didn't pick up his phone and ignore the video when she started going berserk.
Stevie very carefully crafted her stage persona, with the flowing clothes and the dance moves. It was very effective, drove every guy crazy with lust and every girl crazy with envy. But she wasn't just show, she was a phenomenal singer and writer.
That was her superpower…. all woman worship her where we usually tall poppy tear famous woman down…. but I’ve never heard of ANY female who “hated” her
Was?
Fully in love with her. And I am a woman who loves men. She is my idol. She is for many women for her talent, her voice, beauty, mystic side and eery beautiful dancing within the whole show and persona. Love Fleetwood Mac
This is from a rehearsal before a TV Special. It’s why they are mostly dressed casually ! The live version from their concert ‘The Circle’ is the best live version.
Google has nothing about a FM concert called, The Circle.
I think she meant from the concert DVD The Dance.
@@randywissler9923 fair enough!
@@Cosmo-Kramer I’m sorry I messed up!
@@fayesouthall6604 Well, you messed up in more ways than one. Because she's old there and her voice is a shell of what it was in the '70s. That '97 "The Dance" version of Rhiannon is nowhere near as good as the one in this reaction.
As someone else said, she doesn't move she floats. This one is not bad at all. I still think when they performed this on The Midnight Special was the best video I have seen with this song-
The QUEEN of rock-n-roll, ladies and gentlemen!
There's a long standing legend that Stevie is a witch lol. She's always been mysterious. American horror story: coven even featured Stevie as one of The main witches in the show for that reason lol
I am almost 65 and Stevie Nicks was out of this world, her spirit, her voice. I wanted to be her (funny now) because she was the definition of cool.
Stevie is a songwriter, a storyteller. The kind who always has a notebook to write down her thoughts. In concert she tells you a bit about each song before she sings it. And yes, she aint afraid to lose herself in the beat.
Saw her and Billy Joel in Dallas about 3 months ago. She is in her mid 70s and her voice is still incredible. Billy Joel’s voice was still tremendous as well.
I’ve seen her about 4 times in the last 10-12 years. Always incredible.
I was also at that concert. One of my all time favorites!
I’m so jealous! 😊
Magical!!!
"Once in a million years a lady like her rises.
Rhiannon you cry but she's gone
And your life knows no answer
is the lyric she sings on the live versions. The lyrics you looked at are from the record. BTW, I love the look on your face when she really lets go at the end. Thanks for this.
Stevie is a true rock chick. Love this band, huge part of my childhood 🤘🤘❤❤🙏🙏
She is the archetypal hippy chick - amazing - but no fool.
When you tell people you’re a witch which I am proudly thank you very much. People think you’re a freak. I don’t care I wear that badge as well. Some people pay attention more to the gifts that they were born with. But the thing is we all have these gifts, but by ignoring them, they just go away. I believe her because she is such an earth child and she’s grounded. She’s a kind soul. I just like to think of her as extremely gifted.
The whole 19 minute performance on the Midnight Special is worth the checkout guys... Epic !!! I was hoping he would have gone to that performance.
@@ernestpacheco8148 Yeah, that's the best - they were electric.
She had her Janice Joplin moment ❤ I never heard that version before, WOW, I was lucky to have seen Stevie Nick's in concert in the early 80's...😎
So, in an interview I saw a long time ago Stevie said the reason she wears big, flowy dresses/skirts, twirls around and dances is because she is only 5'2 and at that time of her career was only about 110 lbs. She said she had to think of a way to make herself appear larger on stage. From far away she gets swallowed up in the group because she is so petite. Also, she is a trained ballerina. That is why her movements are so graceful.
Stevie wrote this song from a poem she did. So many of her songs are inspired from her poems.
She's barely 5'1 😊
Saw them in 1975 and 1977 and both were outdoor concerts the 75 show in Cleveland Stadium and jher voice overwhelmed the whole crowd especially during Rhiannon. When I watch it today chills run up and down my spine.
Rumors. Top 5 album of all time back to back to back hits
The song is inspired by a book that Stevie read called Triad by Mary Bartlet Leader.
The story Triad is about a woman named Branwen who is possessed by a witch called Rhiannon, hence why Stevie says that it’s a song about a Welsh witch because they are Welsh characters.
Rhiannon is a Welsh girls name and it means a paragon of the female sex, a Goddess and Branwen is a Welsh girls name and means white raven.
Rhiannon was Branwen's older cousin, who looked like her, except for having green eyes.
I don't think she was a witch, just nasty. She suffocated while hiding in a freezer,and, blamed her cousin.
There was a third personality Claire, that the paranormal investigator fell in love with.
He vanished, and, Rhiannon is heavily implicated.
Which part of the name Branwen is "white" and what part is "raven"?
@@sirseigan Bran means Raven, hence if you’re a GoT fan, Bran is the 3 eyed raven, and wen (Gwen) is white, when a word is affixed to another word, it causes what is known as a consonant mutation of the first letter of a word. Not all the Welsh consonants are mutable, the letter G is mutable and the soft mutation of G is to drop the G so when Gwen is added to Bran, the G is dropped and you end up with Branwen.
Love Stevie. Her channeling = her high as a kite.
And a few million men and women fell in love including me when I first watched her perform. Legend.
I’ve got 5 brothers and used to see them become mute and transfixed to the TV when certain female performers came on. Particularly Stevie, Kate Bush, Debbie Harry and Christie Hynde. There were more but these four I particularly remember.
@@personalcheeses8073 what about wendy james from transvision vamp
guilty. but i wasnt a man yet - just a wee lad about 12 years old.
I wasn't born till 92 and I still fall into this category 😂
If you were a male, about the same age, and you listened to rock (everyone was into "Rumors"), you were at least in lust.........
Mick Fleetwood on drums...every time I see him play I think of the Muppets drummer Animal. I am sure it was modeled on him.
YES! LOLOLOLOLOL OMG. I won't be able to unsee that now.
Was actually modelled on Keith Moon from the Who
She always said she was a gypsy... probably the last gypsy. Great reaction. I'm so glad you chose a live version of this song. Thank you. 😊
She is A player,dare to love her if your A fool. She is A free bird. And you can ever hold her.
We can't overlook the great Lindsey Buckingham. Magic.
Never fails to bring tears to my eyes. That was such an insane performance. Amazing!
Sometimes the ''wonder'' of a song has no reason or correct answer , it becomes the listeners own to interpret and enjoy ...!
Three incredible voices. All great musicians. So much chaos. So much talent.
Of course Stevie is alluring and mysterious, she’s the legendary White Witch. I stood a mere 10 feet in front of her while she cast her spell upon me in 1975, and I’m still bewitched. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
Lots of talent on that stage
That is so true. We were lucky to have had them for so long
I always think of Stevie as ethereal…mystical.
Stevie was usually stoned out of her mind back then, so I am pretty sure this performance was the result of her hitting the "blow". But she is still a beast on the microphone regardless of how much nose candy she partook in.
Fleetwood Mac was originally a very good British blues band. When Peter Murphy left for a solo career, Stevie and Lindsay Buckihgham (lead guitarist and vocalist), both Americans, joined they became a rock band. If you want to see a great concert when they are more mature, check out The Dance (1997). There is also at least one version of Rhiannon about 11 minutes long which features more guitar work by Lindsay and more vocals by Stevie.
Very well put
Peter Green not Murphy he left not just to start a solo career he was on acid and wanted the band to give all their money away but he did leave of his own free will
@@dgoodman1968 Oops. Sometimes my 77 year old mind plays tricks with me. At least not as bad as 45, though.
@@roywallis5915 I totally know the feeling
There was also about 4-5 years between him leaving and these 2 joining. A couple of lineups in between.
One of my faves!!! My daughter is named Rhiannon! 💜💜 So happy you did this one!
I haven't been to many concerts,yet saw Stevie,Fleetwood Mac 2000,they were enthusiastic to share they were all clean & sober!!!! I'm 59,have loved their music since I was a teen!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I saw this classic line up,,,,the five fireflies, during the Dance tour in 1997, the following year is when Christine retired for over a decade. This particular tour and album was insane!
Greetings from South Africa. Fleetwood Mac is one of the all time legends of music. All the band members are incredible solo artists and musicians unto themselves. A treat is Lindsey Buckingham's live concert performance of "Big Love" leading into "Insane". Just wow! Celtic Myths and Legends are part of Stevie Nicks' vibe. .
I saw her perform in '85 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake where I was only a few feet from the stage. Her energy flows and is transformative and she truly lets her spirit meld with the music she sings... She's phenomenal as a singer and a person. I'm taller than most (6'5") and reached up above the sea of outstretched arms and she grabbed my hands as she was moving across the front of the stage... I was on cloud 9 for days, not just because "it's Stevie" but because of the whole experience and the energy she carries (ok and she's drop dead gorgeous 😊).
She was married to the guitar player with the 'fro, Lindsay Buckingham and they were "Buckingham Nicks" before joining F.M.. The keyboard player, Christy MacVie was married to the bass player, John MacVie. They all got divorced, it got all out of sorts but through it all thry msde Rumors which is a landmark album in rock. The band continued in several iterations over the yesrs but... When Christine passed in 2022 "That ended any chance of the band continuing." per Stevie.
Read the Wikipedia articles, the band history and the history of the mebers and you'll have "most of the answers to life." [chuckles]
Its an amazing story with amazing characters and the most transformative, most beautiful in many ways is Stevie Nicks.
Stevie is the White Witch💛🌟
You can see on Stevie's face how high she was, her eyes are messed up, yet she nails it!
Yeah all of them were
I used to watch her videos to see how high she was.
Probably did a bump during Lindsay's first solo
This song and performance shows off her blues type voice and the band always just kills it . One of my favorite songs of all time !
Stevie can rock. The song is about an all powerful woman who you can't settle down.
Stevie Nick's is still badass even at 75. She played live last month in Nashville (I'm in Knoxville ) and still has it!
You should check out the Fleetwood Mac song "Tusk" the official video, with the UCLA marching band.
Awesome 🙌
My favorite female singer of this era. I worshipped Stevie as a teenager and most of my life!
Never has a better overall group of musician have come together.
Gold Dust Woman
Love this beautiful and mysterious woman still.
I named my daughter Rhiannon after hearing it on this album. She's famous for her shawls...
Now that you know them both, you need to check out Stevie with Tom Petty "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around."
This was a huge hit and played on every station constantly. A very different Fleetwood song you might be interested in is Songbird (also on the Rumours album. This bittersweet tune is one of a few written by the late Christine McVie whose lovely voice wasn't featured often enough. Songbird has been played a lot lately in memory of Christine who died at the end of 2022.
When she died the BBC radio 2 DJ who announced it played a Fleetwood Mac song in tribute. Dreams, effing Dreams. The idiot.
Sooooooooo excited you are doing this song!!!!! I grew up on Fleetwood Mac. Makes me miss my Mom. Stevie Nicks is on a whole other level. There will NEVER be anyone like her again. Only woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice! ❤❤❤❤❤
Stevie has been called “The White Witch”, because she is kind of mystical and entrancing and usually Wears long, flowing white dresses.
@@kdm71291 She wears flowing white dresses so people aren't afraid of her. In the early Rumors days, lots of people were saying she was a Witch and she was getting strange letters that made her fear she was going to be kidnapped, so she toned it down for a while. She said she spent a fortune on black dresses then couldn't wear them because people were afraid of her. People are so ridiculous, I hate that she ever has to inhibit herself.
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I never thought of that term as being negative…..after all, there are good witches, you know. 😉
@@kdm71291 Yes, I do know that. 🧹 I also know there are crazy people in the world who will harm a person even suspected of being a Witch.
😊❤ Hi Black P! So glad you watched this!! In my humble opinion just know that the passion you just witnessed is inside of her at all times!! She might look restrained and sing softly, but that fire is always present underneath!! Years ago I watched a tv interview with Stevie Nicks. It is inspired by a book she read. It was about women in mythology. It had different stories/myths about women. But it then it also had additional information by the author. Stevie read a story about a Welch Witch named Rhiannon. The song to me is saying that she is so beautiful and wise that she 'put a spell on all men'. The men wanted something they could never have and she is a queen who was not allowed to marry for love. So, her life is just as tragic as all the men who coveted her. The Queen part is from the author's research, indicating that Rhiannon was a real person who was a Queen. Somehow she became a legend and you know how it goes; over time the story evolves where she is remembered for her "enchanting and haunting beauty" She becomes a myth. Hope that helped you! 😅 Stevie Nicks studied ballet for many years. That's where she gets those fluid moves! 😊❤❤
They were high on alcohol,cocaine,they admitted for many performances!!! When I saw them in 2000,clean & sober,they were AWESOME!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I wrote above this was a cocaine fueled gem! Mick practically had lockjaw and Lindsey was almost paranoid, far less animated than usual. As always Chris McVie seems to calmly hold it all together. Unique chemistry(s) in that band for sure.
OMG! They were high?! Most Rock Singers and Artists did drugs in the 70s and 80s. It definitely didn't effect Stevie ability to write and sing great hits.
Stevie was also highly addicted Klonopin.
This is good, but the live performance of Rhiannon on The Midnight Special is absolute ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Stevie Nick's is the only woman to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame twice. Once with Fleetwood Mac and then as a solo artist...just some interesting info
She was the first but no longer the only, TIne Turner is in twice and someone else who’s name escapes me at the moment.
Stevie's voice is great, although I think her voice got better as she got a little older. All their songs were great, but my favorite song is Landslide.
Stevie has the same persona when she is performing live. Does not smile and has an aura of mystery. She is mesmerizing to see. The group's name came from the drummer Mick Fleetwood. Sadly, Christine McVie who played the keyboard and was backup singer, passed away earlier this year. Love, love, love Fleetwood Mac!! *Music trivia from Lyn*
Christine and Stevie were good friends.
Christine McVie sang lead on Songbird, my personal favorite Fleetwood Mac song. The talent was deep.
The name came from Peter Green, he named it after the rhythm section he wanted, Mick F and John McVie.
Blows all the Grammy winners of today OUT THE WATER!!
No argument. This is live people!!!!
Stevie is one of the great voices !
Always love your innocence. But have you ever spoken of a person’s aura before? She does that to people. Such a presence.
My daughter's middle name is Rhiannon because I love this song so much.
This is a rehearsal tape for their appearance on The Midnight Special show. There is another version of the actual aired performance. Worth checking out. I like both. Yes, music legends. Very special. Iconic.
Stevie was such a beast she wrote the song Silver Springs ....fabulous song..about her ex Lindsey Buckingham and he had to play guitar on it while she sang it. Fleetwood Mac stalling the release in 79 and not allowing Stevie to release it on her album had repercussions to the band.
This is one of my fav Fleetwood Mac's songs.. I love Stevie's voice in this song and grew up listening to these tunes!
You HAVE to listen, and watch, the live version of "The Chain"! Pay close attention to how they look at each other. This was a tour that they had to endure right after they broke up with each other.
Agreed
1- “she rules her life like a bird in flight…” = a free spirited woman a “gypsy” if you will; follow the path to the next song
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She is an absolute legend and extremely free spirited. “Rhiannon” based on the Welch Goddess of Sovereignty. Some say she’s just a mythical character. Just depends on one’s beliefs I suppose.
Agree. She’s free-spirited!
Stevie Nicks has always been into the "gypsy" scene. She has done performances for soldiers & veterans in the past as a way to thank them. She has always been mysterious and enchanting, and smokin'!
She can sing anything!!! All her music is great!! With Fleetwood Mac or on her own! Always great!!!
The story of Rhiannon can be found in the Mabinogion, which is the mythology of the Welsh. Stevie Nicks is a Wiccan, so much of her public persona illustrates that.
I miss the 70s ❤ i wanna get into a time machine and go back ❤ i miss the great music and life was totally different. Men were men and women were women . Everything now is upside-down ❤
@@evedavey2475 People were allowed to be androgynous in the 70s and dress however they wanted without having to have surgery or different pronouns to be themselves. We've lost a real sense of freedom and acceptance.
This is Stevie’s anthem song. She is known for dancing with her witchy Shaws.
I'm so glad you covered this one this is the best one ever
Agreed, most do the midnight special version. It's almost as good, but this one has a little extra intensity to it.
Comes to life every 1000 years to possess a new lover
Silver Springs is my favorite ! The 1997 version where they are performing on stage is great. Stevie Nicks voice!
I named my daughter Rhiannon because I love this song; today his name is Ryley. This song, every time I hear it tugs at my heart a little.
It’s great he’s still in your life and maybe as time goes on, he’ll find a way to honor that name.
It’s one of his favorite songs too.
@amymeyers8090 - I love how everyone has a very special sentimental story attached to the naming of their children to a particular song. I love this name. It is so elegant and dignified. I'm not sure why your daughter changed it or did what she did. It's none of my business. Yet I hope it wasn't out of spite or anger and I hope you and your daughter still have a great relationship - or at least a friendship.
No, her daughter is now her son. I have a granddaughter who is now my grandson! Wonderfull, handsome guy! 😆😁💋💖👵🐺🖖🌵
@jonstreng7850. My son is transgender; he used to be Rhiannon, now he’s Ryley.
Little Stevie Nicks aka The White Witch. I was 11 years old and I was watching a Fleetwood Mac live performance when suddenly I became aware of my own sexually. lololololol
She also has duet with Don Henley of the Eagles. I forget what the song is called. Something Lace.
Leather and Lace ❤❤❤
Leather and Lace, another great song ❤
Fleetwood Mac *"Rumours"* one of the best albums ever recorded.
An education in itself. Great for reactions - or just your own listening.
Background. Nicks discovered the Rhiannon character in the early 1970s through a novel called Triad by Mary Bartlet Leader. The novel is about a woman named Branwen who is possessed by a witch named Rhiannon.
One of the best songs.... Stevie Nicks is so good that her voice just hits your soul
Stevie Nicks is so badass!!! Just love her! Such a presence! Her voice is so sexy and love her aura!
Would love if you checked out
LISA FISHER....Live in Japan singing HOW CAN I EASE THE PAIN. Her vocals are Insane!! And
PINK...Live at AMA's singing BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA...She performs on the side of the Hilton Hotel. Crazy!!!!!!
Love your channel and wait for your videos. Lol Your very real and genuine. I appreciate that you are open minded to all different music & artists as well as reading our comments & hearing your audience. Most reactors ignore our suggestions and ask for $50 a song!!
She made a point to say she, herself, is not a witch as some fans believe
HUGS & GOOD LUCK on all the changes!! You'll be SO RELIEVED when it's "all done & sorted", BP!! THANKS for your wonderful reactions!!
Go Yor own Way ..... from the same concert/set is absolutely awesome
There has actually always been a mysterious/mystical component to Fleetwood Mac's music, although there were at least 3 separate eras of the band. The early Peter Green blues based era had songs like The Green Manalishi and Black Magic Woman. The middle Bob Welch based era had songs like Hypnotized and Future Games. And the Stevie Nicks/Lindsey Buckingham era had songs like Rhiannon, Gypsy, Crystal and Dreams.
Studio version is a must to listen to
That performance gave me tingles - I share the name 'Rhiannon' - I chose to take that name partly referencing this song from my youth but also for the original Rhiannon from the Mabinogion - her story as a mother was troubled...
The name comes from the drummer, Mick Fleetwood and John and Christine McVie, who were married until the early seventies…..Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined the band in about that time period and were also a couple who had been making music….and they had just broken up.
Other than the previously mentioned Mick on drums, the others are as such: John on bass, Christine on keyboards and lead vocals, Lindsey on guitar and lead vocals and Stevie on lead vocals.
Check out their legendary album “Rumors”….it’s full of great songs that are a result of the dysfunctional relationships within the group, which included Mick Fleetwood in kind of a third party role….man, did that make for good music!
Stevie and Fleetwood Mac are a deep dive that will hypnotize you, and make you keep coming back.
It's the right video Mick Fleetwood(drummer) always said watching Stevie perform Rhiannon it was like watching an exorcism.
Hey BP, saw Fleetwood Mac live in 1976, it was incredible performance. We always thought when she moved around she was taking to flight as the witch
As a public service and for Fleetwood Mac, I'm posting the actual live performance and not the 1970's bargain theater quality film of the rehearsal... You'll find that this live version is of superior quality from The Midnight Special official channel - ruclips.net/video/goKM7jsOwrg/видео.htmlsi=JPdYiKUGUgud9CXW
there are 3 writers and singers in the band. Christine the keyboard player wrote and sang the most hits. Lindsey is awesome too. Do Go your own way and The Chain next.
"Night Bird" is a great song by her,her sister sings it with her.
A lot of people think Stevie is the lead singer for Fleetwood Mac when there's three singers that share lead, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie Lindsey Buckingham. One of my favorites with Lindsey Buckingham is "Go Your Own Way", from their 1997 Dance tour live. The combination of Lindsey's guitar, the drums & bass, sounds amazing
😂Lol!! That's ridiculous! Stevie IS Fleetwood Mac... They were nothing before her. That's a fact. Peace and light.💞