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Fleetwood Mac et al: Top 100 Songs

Fleetwood Mac et al

Top 100 Songs

Drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie, Fleetwood Mac’s two consistent namesakes and only members throughout every incarnation, initially formed the group in 1967 as a blues outfit with Peter Green (guitar: 1967-70) and Jeremy Spencer (guitar: 1967-71). Members during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s included included Danny Kirwan (guitar: 1968-72), Christine McVie (keyboards, vocals: 1968-), Bob Welch (guitar: 1971-74), Bob Weston (guitar: 1972-73), and Dave Walker (guitar: 1972-73).

In 1975, Lindsey Buckingham (vocals, guitar: 1975-87,98-18) and Stevie Nicks (vocals: 1975-93,97,03-) joined, giving the band a more California sound and making for their most popular lineup. Other members have included Billy Burnette (guitar/vocals: 1987-93), Rick Vito (guitar/vocals: 1987-91), Bekka Bramlett (vocals: 1993-95), and Dave Mason (vocals, percussion: 1993-95).

This list was originally created in honor of Bob Welch, who passed away on June 7, 2012. It has since been updated in honor of Stevie Nicks’ birthday (born May 26, 1948) and upon Christine McVie’s death (November 30, 2022). This includes songs by Fleetwood Mac as well as its individual members.

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Top 100 Songs

Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists as well as chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards.

DMDB Top 1%:

1. Go Your Own Way (1976)
2. Dreams (1977)

DMDB Top 2%:

3. Don’t Stop (1977)

DMDB Top 5%:

4. Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win) (1975)
5. You Make Loving Fun (1977)
6. Edge of Seventeen (Stevie Nicks, 1981)
7. Sara (1979)
8. Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around (Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1981)
9. The Chain (1977)
10. Say You Love Me (1975)

11. Oh Well (1969)
12. Little Lies (1987)
13. Albatross (1968)
14. Gold (John Stewart with Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham, 1979)
15. Everywhere (1987)
16. Landslide (1975)
17. Whenever I Call You “Friend” (Kenny Loggins with Stevie Nicks, 1978)
18. Over My Head (1975)

DMDB Top 10%:

19. Gypsy (1982)
20. Tusk (1979)

21. Leather and Lace (Stevie Nicks with Don Henley, 1981)
22. Hold Me (1982)
23. Trouble (Lindsey Buckingham, 1981)
24. Stand Back (Stevie Nicks, 1983)
25. Big Love (1987)
26. Got a Hold on Me (Christine McVie, 1984)
27. Black Magic Woman (1968)

DMDB Top 20%:

28. Silver Springs (1977)
29. Talk to Me (Stevie Nicks, 1985)
30. Seven Wonders (1987)

31. Rooms on Fire (Stevie Nicks, 1989)
32. I Can’t Wait (Stevie Nicks, 1985)
33. Save Me (1990)
34. Sentimental Lady (Bob Welch, 1977)
35. Magnet and Steel (Walter Egan with Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham, 1978)
36. Gold Dust Woman (1977)
37. Ebony Eyes (Bob Welch, 1977)
38. Go Insane (Lindsey Buckingham, 1984)
39. As Long As You Follow (1988)
40. Think about Me (1979)

41. Nightbird (Stevie Nicks, 1983)
42. If Anyone Falls (Stevie Nicks, 1983)
43. A Love in Store (1982)
44. Sometimes It’s a Bitch (Stevie Nicks, 1991)
45. Precious Love (Bob Welch, 1979)
46. Songbird (1977)
47. Love Will Show Us How (Christine McVie, 1984)
48. Holiday Road (Lindsey Buckingham, 1983)
49. Midnight Wind (John Stewart with Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham, 1979)
50. Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You? (Stevie Nicks, 1985)

Beyond the DMDB Top 20%:

51. Needles and Pins (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers live with Stevie Nicks, 1985)
52. Peacekeeper (2003)
53. Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind (Stevie Nicks, 1994)
54. After the Glitter Fades (Stevie Nicks, 1982)
55. Fireflies (1980)
56. Man of the World (1969)
57. Countdown (Lindsey Buckingham, 1992)
58. Isn’t It Midnight (1987)
59. Hypnotized (1973)
60. Need Your Love So Bad (1968)

61. Family Man (1987)
62. The Green Manalishi with the Two-Prong Crown (1972)
63. Paper Doll (1992)
64. Say You Will (2003)
65. Love Is Dangerous (1990)
66. Rattlesnake Shake (1969)
67. Hot Love, Cold World (Bob Welch, 1977)
68. No Questions Asked (1988)
69. Church (Bob Welch, 1979)
70. Tango in the Night (1987)

71. Heroes Are Hard to Find (1974)
72. Long Way to Go (Stevie Nicks, 1989)
73. Skies the Limit (1990)
74. Monday Morning (1975)
75. Dreams (Deep Dish with Stevie Nicks, 2006)
76. Second Hand News (1977)
77. Never Going Back Again (1977)
78. Sisters of the Moon (1979)
79. Oh Diane (1982)
80. Sorcerer (Stevie Nicks, 2001)

81. Wrong (Lindsey Buckingham, 1992)
82. Every Day (Stevie Nicks, 2001)
83. Secret Love (Stevie Nicks, 2001)
84. World Turning (1975)
85. Soul Drifter (Lindsey Buckingham, 1992)
86. I Don’t Want to Know (1977)
87. Slow Dancing (Lindsey Buckingham, 1984)
88. I Believe My Time Ain’t Long (1967)
89. Violet and Blue (Stevie Nicks, 1984)
90. Planets of the Universe (Stevie Nicks, 2001)

91. In My World (Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie, 2017)
92. Did You Ever Love Me (1973)
93. Whole Lotta Trouble (Stevie Nicks, 1989)
94. Enchanted (Stevie Nicks, 1983)
95. Friend (Christine McVie, 2004)
96. I Will Run to You (Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1983)
97. In the Back of My Mind (1990)
98. For What It’s Worth (Stevie Nicks, 2011)
99. Dragonfly (1971)
100. Nothing Ever Changes (Stevie Nicks, 1983)

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First posted 6/9/2012; updated 12/7/2022.

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    One Peter Green selection? No "Man Of The World"? Nothing from Kirwan or Spencer?

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    1. Dave WhitakerJune 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

      Yeah, the unfortunate result of doing these lists is that the more familiar material rises to the top. I compile them based on sales, chart success, awards, and myriads of best-of lists. While lists sometimes honor lesser known songs, they are more likely to acknowledge the tried and true.

      In the case of this list, the 1967-74 era of Fleetwood Mac is barely represented. Had I continued the list to a top 100, it would have also included "Hypnotized" (#62), "Sentimental Lady" (70), "Man of the World" (77), "The Green Manalishi with the Two-Prong Crown" (78), "Need Your Love So Bad" (91), "Heroes Are Hard to Find" (97), and "Come a Little Bit Closer" (99).

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