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The 1987 songs Mick Fleetwood called Christine McVie at her best: “Huge hit singles”
Mick Fleetwood praised Christine McVie’s songwriting on Fleet Mac’s 1987 album Tango in the Night, describing ‘Everywhere’ and ‘Little Lies’ as among her finest work. The article argues that her reliable songwriting was particularly important during a difficult period for the group, marked by strained relationships and changing commitments.
Fleetwood said the band needed time to settle back into recording, with bassist John McVie having played little in the previous two years. He credited Christine McVie’s two songs with becoming “huge hit singles”, while the article highlights ‘Little Lies’ for featuring contributions from every member of the band.
In short
- Fleetwood praised McVie’s ‘Everywhere’ and ‘Little Lies’.
- Both songs appeared on 1987’s Tango in the Night.
- He called them huge hit singles.
Explained simply
Fleetwood Mac were one of the world's most successful rock bands, known for numerous hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Christine McVie was a core member of the group, contributing keyboards, vocals, and songwriting. By the late 1980s, the band faced significant internal pressures as relationships between members deteriorated and personal commitments pulled them in different directions.
The 1987 album Tango in the Night was recorded during a particularly difficult period for the group. Bassist John McVie had barely contributed to recordings for the previous two years, and tensions between band members ran high. In this challenging climate, Christine McVie's songwriting became an especially valuable element of the album.
Two of her compositions from Tango in the Night, 'Everywhere' and 'Little Lies', became major hit singles. Notably, 'Little Lies' featured contributions from all five band members, representing their collective effort despite internal difficulties. Her reliable songwriting during this turbulent period helped the group produce commercially successful music that resonated with audiences.