Fleetwood Mac released Tango in the Night

Tango in the Night Fleetwood Mac

Released: April 13, 1987 Peak: 7 US, 15 UK, 2 CN, 5 AU Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): 3.0 US, 2.5 UK, 13.75 world (includes US and UK), 22.72 EAS Genre: classic rock

Tracks: Click on a song titled for more details. Big Love [3:37] Seven Wonders [3:38] Everywhere [3:48] Caroline [3:50] Tango in the Night [3:56] Mystified [3:08] Little Lies [3:40] Family Man [4:08] Welcome to the Room…Sara [3:37] Isn’t It Midnight [4:06] When I See You Again [3:49] You and I, Part II [2:40] Total Running Time: 43:37 The Players: Lindsey Buckingham (vocals, guitar, et al) Stevie Nicks (vocals, tambourine) Christine McVie (vocals, keyboards) John McVie (bass) Mick Fleetwood (drums, percussion)

Rating: 3.971 out of 5.00 (average of 29 ratings) Awards: (Click on award to learn more).

About the Album “Tango in the Night is the 14th studio album by the British-American band Fleetwood Mac,” WK but only the fifth from the group’s most commercial roster of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. WK It was the last studio effort for that classic line-up and the group’s second biggest seller, only behind 1977’s Rumours. WK Although ten years removed from that blockbuster, “this 1987 effort was inevitably regarded as something of a letdown. That’s too bad, since it's an underrated set that contains plenty of inventively catchy tunes, with a quirky sonic edge that gives the songs added sonic and emotional depth.” AZ The album “began life as a Lindsey Buckingham solo project, but by 1985 the production had morphed into Fleetwood Mac’s next album.” WK “Serving as the album’s main producer, Buckingham” AM “consistently brings out the best in his colleagues on this superb album.” AM “Though Buckingham doesn't over-produce, his thoughtful use of synthesizers is a major asset.” AM “With pressure being placed on Buckingham to keep the project focused and moving forward, things came to a head shortly after the release of Tango in the Night when the guitarist announced his departure from the band on the eve of the Tango in the Night Tour in 1987. Following Buckingham’s sudden departure, two musicians were drafted in to replace him: Rick Vito and Billy Burnette, who proceeded to complete the Tango Tour in 1987-1988 with the rest of the band.” WK “The distinctive cover art for the album was a painting by Australian artist Brett-Livingstone Strong which was hanging in Buckingham’s home. It is an homage to the 19th Century French painter Henri Rousseau, emulating his colorful jungle theme works such as The Snake Charmer and The Repast of the Lion.” WK The Songs Here’s a breakdown of each of the individual songs.

Big Love Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Lindsey Buckingham Released: single (3/23/1987), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987), Greatest Hits (compilation, 11/5/1988), 25 Years: The Chain (box, 11/23/1992), The Very Best of (U.S. compilation, 9/30/2002), 50 Years: Don’t Stop (box, 11/16/2018) B-side: “You and I, Part I” Peak: 5 BB, 7 CB, 2 GR, 4 RR, 23 AC, 2 AR, 9 UK, 17 CN, 16 AU, 10 DF Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- US, 0.2 UK Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 114.30 streaming

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About the Song: Buckingham takes the lead vocals for the album’s first single, the “eccentric, vaguely menacing Big Love.” AZ It reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 but was bested by the #4 peak of “Little Lies” as the album’s fourth single.

Seven Wonders Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Stevie Nicks, Sandy Stewart Released: single (June 1987), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987), The Very Best of (U.S. compilation, 9/30/2002), 50 Years: Don’t Stop (box, 11/16/2018) B-side: “Book of Miracles” First Charted: 4/25/1987 Peak: 19 BB, 24 CB, 10 GR, 17 RR, 13 AC, 2 AR, 56 UK, 17 CN, 23 AU, 18 DF Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- US, 0.40 UK Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 177.72 streaming About the Song: Stevie Nicks takes the lead on “the poetic ‘Seven Wonders,’” AM the second single from Tango in the Night. It didn’t match the top-5 success of previous single “Big Love” but in the long run has become the more streamed of the two songs.

Everywhere Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Christine McVie Released: single (11/28/1987), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987), Greatest Hits (compilation, 11/5/1988), 25 Years: The Chain (box, 11/23/1992), The Very Best of (U.S. compilation, 9/30/2002), 50 Years: Don’t Stop (box, 11/16/2018) B-side: “When I See You Again” Peak: 14 BB, 13 CB, 11 GR, 12 RR, 13 AC, 22 AR, 4 UK, 45 AU, 15 DF Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- US, 1.8 UK Airplay/Streaming (in millions): 1.0 radio, -- video, 1218.16 streaming

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About the Song: Christine McVie takes the lead on “the dreamy ‘Everywhere,’” AM the third single from Tango in the Night. While it didn’t reach the top 10, it became the most streamed song from the album.

Caroline Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Lindsey Buckingham Released: Tango in the Night (4/13/1987) Peak: -- Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 14.03 streaming

Tango in the Night Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Lindsey Buckingham Released: Tango in the Night (4/13/1987) First charted: 5/2/1987 Peak: 28 AR, 29 DF Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 14.93 streaming About the Song: It wasn’t a single, but the title cut did become a minor hit at album rock radio.

Mystified Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham Released: B-side of “Isn’t It Midnight” (UK, 6/6/1988), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987) Peak: -- Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 15.30 streaming

Little Lies Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Christine McVie, Eddy Quintela Released: single (8/2/1987), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987), Greatest Hits (compilation, 11/5/1988), 25 Years: The Chain (box, 11/23/1992), The Very Best of (U.S. compilation, 9/30/2002), 50 Years: Don’t Stop (box, 11/16/2018) B-side: “Ricky” Peak: 4 BB, 9 CB, 3 GR, 4 RR, 14 AC, 14 AR, 5 UK, 3 CN, 16 AU, 14 DF Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- US, 0.60 UK Airplay/Streaming (in millions): 4.0 radio, -- video, 588.67 streaming

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About the Song: “Christine McVie’s brightly bittersweet ‘Little Lies’” AZ was the fourth single from Tango in the Night. It was the highest charting song from the album, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Family Man Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Lindsey Buckingham, Richard Dashut Released: single (U.S., 11/30/1987), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987), The Very Best of (U.S. compilation, 9/30/2002) B-side: “Down Endless Street” Peak: 90 BB, 23 AC, 54 UK, 83 AU, 33 DF Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 23.40 streaming About the Song: A

Welcome to the Room…Sara Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Stevie Nicks Released: Tango in the Night (4/13/1987) Peak: -- Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 7.10 streaming About the Song: Stevie Nicks delivers a “typically mystical ‘Welcome to the Room ... Sara.’” AZ

Isn’t It Midnight Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Christine McVie, Eddy Quintela, Lindsey Buckingham Released: single (UK, 6/6/1988), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987), 25 Years: The Chain (box, 11/23/1992) B-side: “Mystified” First charted: 5/2/1987 Peak: 14 AR, 60 UK, 20 DF Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 16.71 streaming About the Song: Lindsey Buckingham “gives an edgy quality to…the haunting Isn’t It Midnight” AM with his production and guitar work while Christine McVie takes the lead vocal. The song was a top-20 album rock hit soon after the album was released. It would also be released as a single in the UK more than a year after the album came out.

When I See You Again Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Stevie Nicks Released: B-side of “Everywhere” (11/28/1987), Tango in the Night (4/13/1987) Peak: -- Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 6.50 streaming

You and I, Part II Fleetwood Mac

Writer(s): Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie Released: Tango in the Night (4/13/1987) Peak: -- Click for codes to charts. Sales (in millions): -- Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, -- video, 6.65 streaming

Resources/References: AM AllMusic.com review by Alex Henderson AZ Amazon.com review by Scott Schinder WK Wikipedia Related DMDB Pages: First posted 6/4/2011; last updated 8/30/2025.