The amount of money and years of my life I’d give up to be able to go back in time to this exact moment in this exact crowd is unreal!!!! The people that were there have no clue how lucky they truly are
Those of us who were alive and into the music being made back then KNEW what we were getting and I'm SO thankful to have experienced it. The kids today have some good music available but anyone stuck in the Rap Culture I truly feel sorry for them.
Lorne Michaels killed The Midnight Special to make room for SNL. He ordered the original Ampex video tqpes destroyed and most were. Burt Sugarmen rereleased 8 intact episodes, other than that only short segments are available online.
Did anyone really get her? i don't think so. She's just what she talks about in this song and others. The unattainable. That's fine. There are others, not like her, but no point in chasing a phantom. Unlike most beautiful women, she had a real career, and artistic talent to make a real statement with.
@@foto21 Nobody tamed that lion... it's impossible to lock down a living goddess. Stevie will always remain out of reach for us mere mortals. Thankfully, god made women way more attractive than men and there's are huge pool to swim in...
I was in high school and went to the Rumors tour. I have no words. What a time it was. I watch these old videos to keep from losing my memory of this incredible music. 63 years old and still rockin.
I was in my mid twenties and was able to see them several times and I’m not a big fan of going to concerts. Saw them in Santa Monica civic auditorium, (Small theater about 5,000 seats) the LA Forum, The Summit in Houston and spent a ton of money for Great Seats in Charlotte. 5 rows off the side of the stage and no obstructions
@@kalament1969, i really don’t like the term “underrated” and i never use it myself but i have to give you a pass regarding lindsey buckingham. he is a prodigy, a virtuoso. years ago i saw him play on austin city limits and it made an amazing impression on me.
The music back then was great now,mi don’t listen to anything new, was listening to Hendrix woke up this morning found myself dead almost 57 years old, shyt nothing good now
I’m happy I was a badass teenage RHIANNON myself loving FM LOVED BOTH STEVIE and CHRISTINE Stevie almost puts her entire a HEART WHILST CHANTING A BIT THEN GOING FULL OUT LINDSEYS SCREAMING GUITAR REMINDING a of ERIC CLAPTON) AGAIN STEVIE maybe sensuously, then, SHE HITS THAT TAKE ME WIND! TAKE ME LIKE THE SKY! FULL THROTTLE EPIC ! ICON! ORIGINAL ROCK CHIC! MADE ME LOVE …HER AND THE BIG MAC! RIP CHRISTINE 🌙💔🕊️🕊️🔮
I grew up in the late 70s and early 80s. I got to see or hear the evolution of Rock music. The 80s New Wave really began with The Cars in the late 70s. Of course the there were a lot of other bands as well. But I also think the music artist during the 70s were so much more creative with catchy melodies and choruses. The songs were heart felt and relatable. So much so that I find myself humming 70s music more than any other decade. The 70s definitely was a great time for music. Right on man!
@@Straightupshooter Do you have a favorite decade and if you feel comfortable sharing why? I love hearing stories from back then as I unfortunately didn't get to live through some of the best ones.
Hey, wake up! The '60s & '70s promissed a better time, by imagening and reaching out for it. If something went wrong on that, then that is OUR fault! 🚀🏴☠️🎸
Those last few minutes after the breakdown are fantastic. A real shining example of what singing and playing sounded like before auto tune and backing tracks. Stevie and Lindsey kill it.
The whole band kills it. John’s bass is outstanding, Stevie is fire, Christine is the rock that she always was, Lindsey never misses a note, and old Mick is as cool as a cucumber on the drums. One of the best bands to ever walk the face of the earth.
I agree with 50% of what you said, Lyndsey is the man. The proof of that - it took two guitarists to fill Lyndsey's shoes when he wasn't in the band, and they still couldn't capture that sound. But as far as Stevie Nicks talents are concerned, I feel like she is trying to channel the spirit of Janis Joplin, and she fails miserably. Her voice is not strong enough to break through the rhythm section when they crank it up. Did you ever hear Janis get drowned out by her band? Nuf said! I don't blame Lyndsey for giving snide looks to Stevie when she acted like a prima dona, I would do the same thing. Apparently this she could not abide, and she stabbed Lyndsey in the back and got him kicked out of the band. I know I went off topic here, but I can't root for someone who is not a team player, and way overrated by the adults in the room who all had a crush on her in the first place.
@@swedejohanson7739 Very well said....I don't think they got the musicianship credit where it was due, particularly the very underrated (and very solid) John McVie, whom I'm glad you listed first in your post. 👍
Definitely true, when he got fired from the band, they needed 2 guitarists to take his place, he’s that good. Could still kick myself for missing his solo tour.
To all those shows like The Voice or American Idol, Australian idol etc. You are trying to discover and engineer talent. You will never find talent and bands like these. They form serendipitously. The ending of this performance is pure magic captured in a bottle….never to bed replicated.
Hands down the BEST live performance of this song I've ever seen. I think what makes it great is that all of them are firing on all cylinders at the same time. From about 3 minutes in you can see the intensity in Stevie. Man, she really lets it rip, wow!! What's cool is in 1976 as this was being played I doubt anyone had any idea how big these guys were going to become. Also look at Lindsey just going at it...he's amazing too....just wow love it!!
Oh we knew. Everyone was blown away by them back in the day. They were super-beloved. On the radio all the time. There was something almost mystical about them and their talent.
The days of master musicians seem to be long gone. As the rock stars fade away into old age and death, it feels like it's all ending. The generation that made all this magic was a flash in time that I am greatful to have lived through...
I know exactly what you mean! I was only 10 years old in 1976, but feel so fortunate that I was able to see Fleetwood Mac in concert twice 😊 They're one of my favorite bands.
Completely agree. I was 15 in 1976 but if I had a time machine I'd go back to that year and spend it watching all the greats, Floyd, The Stones, AC/DC, Led Zep, Fleetwood Mac the list goes on and on.
I was almost a 13 year old boy back then, even now, I completely understand my crush on Stevie Nicks, the music was so good, she was the "older" girl next door.
The funniest part to me is that Stevie had to "tell" Mick at least 3-4 times that she was about to go off and he needed to pick up the pace around 5:06 to 5:20..a look back, hand gesture, another look back, another hand gesture...that being said, they all killed it. TIMELESS!!!
For 30 plus years there have always been certain songs that watching stevie hit with a mystical nuance that STILL makes the hairs in the back of my neck stand...... WOW
She starts out tired, a little nervous. Perfunctory. But then she starts to feel the band, and the band starts groovin, and she starts to feel her mojo. And then the Band see's her start to take off into one of her "things" and that inspires them into an even deeper groove. Now they're rippin and Jammin, and Stevie starts to channel her inner Rhiannon, as whe spookily belts out this great tune. A sight to behold.
This version of Fleetwood Mac was always celebrated for their songwriting, singing, visual prowess and their personal drama. This performance here is a reminder that they were superb musicians as well.
The drive of John McVie and Mick Fleetwood in this song is so cool. It keeps the mystery of the witch Rhiannon in the story, without restraining Stevie Nicks to go full out. That's magic. Any other drummer would have been thundering away.
I wonder if they knew at the time how epic this performance was. You can see Lindsey looking at Stevie and knowing she is feeling it and it motivates him as well. And now to see this cleaned up in HD video, thank you.
I'm glad you said that, I've been studying voice for years, so, I couldn't put my finger on what was bothering me, and it's the unique sound of her voice, she doesn't sound like anyone else, plus, she does have some vocal skills, which prior to studying, I never thought she did🤔🎵🎶
When I first saw Lady Stevie Nicks sing, I instantly saw her as the most beautiful, graceful, and interesting human being and her voice was instantly hypnotic and soothing. And now after all these decades, she is the most beautiful, graceful, interesting human being with the most hypnotic voice. She is a true queen!!
Thank you Midnight Special for making these Fleetwood Mac videos available to view! I never get tired of watching them. They have such amazing talent and chemistry!
yeah its a shame warner or whoever took all the good videos down, especially of this performance. it was the best quality out there. thank god someone else decided to.
I wanna go back so bad. Listening to this music as a young kid...I had no idea how much it would mean to me when I got old. Everything was so much better back then.
George , the local government thieves and badges stole Our house and EVERYTHING in it over back property taxes that are actually extortion They trgetted My Family and Me because We were vulnerable.... They stole a MASSIVE music collection that BELONGS to My Family and Me too They are demons in human form or whatever creatures they are
The lighting hitting her bangs and making a perfect shadow framing her face, combined with sparkly makeup - GREAT. Stevie has one of the most beautiful faces in rock ever. And she definitely has talent which stands on its own, regardless of anything else - amazing voice and range! Upon re-watching the video now, during the chorus, are you noticing something? Lindsey hangs back from his mic, while Stevie leans in! And he also has his huge smile on his face at most times, right? He is absolutely blown away by her voice and wanted to create the ultimate platform for her to shine, didn't want to get in the way himself too much. And he doesn't - I can barely hear his signature countertenor during the chorus, while Stevie's full-throated alto bursts forth like angelic tones that we love her for. And she puts so much more heat on her delivery of the chorus then she did on the studio version - I would've been absolutely thrilled to be in the audience on this performance. Though of course I should've said so when I first posted my comment, another wonderful upload, Midnight Special people! Keep it up!
I've been in love with Stevie Nicks since I was a teen and being introduced to FM and her solo albums beginning with Belladonna.🥰🥰🥰Miss Stevie Nicks 🥰🥰🥰
Right now Stevie Nicks is on tour. Still rocking it. Sometimes with Billy Joel. Music of my high school years and still so good. Seeing Christine McVie doing harmony with Stevie makes me sad she’s gone. So much talent in one group.
I just saw her last week, and man can she still sing! Her range is lower than it was, but the power and soul is still there in her voice! She performed a whole 2 hour long concert too! Not bad for being 75! I would recommend seeing her on this tour for sure!
Back in the day We couldn't wait for Midnight Special to come on the TV, and We had the local radio station synced to our stereo which kept Up the neighbors, cops came by several times
There is no fancy light show or distracting props, just wonderful and captivating music. Now these guys are true artist, which is very rare these days.
This is my absolute favorite performance of this classic song Stevie’s vocals give me chills, and the shear power at the end of this is stunning. It’s almost like she could explode. Wish I could have been there …..This band live was a beast.
I saw fm in july '76. I was right up front standing only 12 feet from stevie, jax fl. I will never forget her beauty and grace and i nearly fainted when see looked right at me and winked! 😊
What young guy in 76 DIDN'T have a crush on Stevie..lol. A Great performance. Thanks for releasing these midnight special vids. Tried to catch them, whenever I could, back in the day.
I'm very late to their music, but I'm loving this performance. Great band, and Nick's voice is extremely unique and strong. They're all very talented! 👍🏻
One of my all-time favorite songs, and this is the DEFINITIVE version that should be played on the radio because Stevie becomes possessed and otherworldly ant takes the song to an entirely new level!!!!
I am 57 years old as a kid I used to watch the Saturday Night Live and I saw this as a young man and I was highly impressed with such exceptionalism. Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac will always be right by me.❤❤🤩
7 years old when this was performed on this date... Loved it then and love it still. She was such a hottie. And even now still some hotness to her.... One of my crushes in the 80's.....Lol!
The Midnight Special was insanely good with insanely good performances. This is either a walk down memory lane or insight into a time when music required talent. Todays groups are nothing more than a background for selfies, they lack the intimacy of shared experience and getting lost in the pleasure of the song.
The best of both Stevie and Ann Wilson came out in 1976. This is the best version of this song I've heard. It's too bad I only heard the radio versions back in.
I love Ann even more actually. I think her voice is even better than Stevie's. Those notes she hits, just wow. Like her and her sisters personalities better too. Thanks for mentioning Ann too. Stevie is incredible too though , just not as much as Ann to me lol .
I was a 5 or 6 year old, living across the street from the bills stadium where the concert goers paid to park in our apartment complex.. my aunts and uncles (10 years older then me) tailgated. I was about 5 and had my first poster of Fleetwood Mac.
Seeing that performance on tv back then, I didn't appreciate it because of my youth. Now, it seems so foreign to actually see an artist play an instrument and sing live flawlessly. I miss that era.
In my senior year high school 1976. A lot of great Midnight Specials this might be the best. Was a great time to be alive and listening to rock and roll
This my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. Stevie,sings it better than ever. Fleetwood Mac is my number one favorite band. RIP Christine McVie you are missed, but we have your music that will live on forever in our lives and hearts. 🙏🕊🌹🎵
Not only one of their best performances but some friggin incredible camera and sound work. I thought it was great until I put on a set of studio headphones and listened again while it rocked my world. Stevie's voice!!! In 65 years I've heard a handful who could handle anything close to that without serious damage.
![Fleetwood Mac - Rhiannon (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jQAK6sVovUk/mqdefault.jpg)
The amount of money and years of my life I’d give up to be able to go back in time to this exact moment in this exact crowd is unreal!!!! The people that were there have no clue how lucky they truly are
No need to travel back in time; UA-cam does it for you and it is free!
I hear you sister...but I think they do know
Those of us who were alive and into the music being made back then KNEW what we were getting and I'm SO thankful to have experienced it. The kids today have some good music available but anyone stuck in the Rap Culture I truly feel sorry for them.
@@chrisx1347 true but something about being at a live concert in the crowd that’s just unbeatable 👍🏼😊
@@williamfleckles 😊❤️ such good memories to have I’m sure !
Midnight special productions were state of the art for the time
Lorne Michaels killed The Midnight Special to make room for SNL. He ordered the original Ampex video tqpes destroyed and most were. Burt Sugarmen rereleased 8 intact episodes, other than that only short segments are available online.
@@crankychris2 What was the point of destroying the tapes?
Mr. Sugarman has been releasing one show a week for over a year and intends to post the entire run of the show. So Lorne Michaels failed.
And, although it aired in ABC in mono, there was an FM station that you could dial in and catch, and record, it in stereo.
Stevie was always my dream girl - total beauty!
Did anyone really get her? i don't think so. She's just what she talks about in this song and others. The unattainable. That's fine. There are others, not like her, but no point in chasing a phantom. Unlike most beautiful women, she had a real career, and artistic talent to make a real statement with.
@@foto21 Nobody tamed that lion... it's impossible to lock down a living goddess. Stevie will always remain out of reach for us mere mortals. Thankfully, god made women way more attractive than men and there's are huge pool to swim in...
@@jeffb.8178 Nobody tamed her, but many tapped her. ;-)
Christine was radiant then and radiant til her passing. God rest her soul. Sorely missed.
The closest we will ever come to time travel... For a magic 6+ minutes we are transported 47 years ago to a sublimely perfect memory.
Eloquently stated.
I was in high school and went to the Rumors tour. I have no words. What a time it was. I watch these old videos to keep from losing my memory of this incredible music. 63 years old and still rockin.
I hear you.....what a great time to grow up in I was 17 when this was on MS
Traducirlo del castellano al inglés pero solo te digo has escogido Gran arte mi amigo
I was in my mid twenties and was able to see them several times and I’m not a big fan of going to concerts.
Saw them in Santa Monica civic auditorium, (Small theater about 5,000 seats) the LA Forum, The Summit in Houston and spent a ton of money for Great Seats in Charlotte. 5 rows off the side of the stage and no obstructions
You guys had some great music back then, I thank my parents for introducing me to it and keeping it rolling
Same here❤❤❤
If you never picked up a guitar and tried to play it you might not appreciate how phenomenal Lindsay is @ playing the guitar!
Agreed! He's waaaaay underrated!!
Very true! Could still kick myself for missing Lindsey’s solo tour!! 😩 😅
@@kalament1969, i really don’t like the term “underrated” and i never use it myself but i have to give you a pass regarding lindsey buckingham. he is a prodigy, a virtuoso. years ago i saw him play on austin city limits and it made an amazing impression on me.
He has reportedly never had a lesson and cannot read music…incredible player.
No pick... raw fingers... just crazy man!!!
Ridiculously stacked band. So much talent.
she was the least talented of them all..
The music back then was great now,mi don’t listen to anything new, was listening to Hendrix woke up this morning found myself dead almost 57 years old, shyt nothing good now
@@danielgriffith8911who
@@danielgriffith8911 You don't understand what makes for greatness.
She was perfect for them
@@roscius6204Ella era y es la lider ❤️💜
The 70’s had some of the best music songs and creators 🌺
I’m happy I was a badass teenage RHIANNON myself loving FM LOVED BOTH STEVIE and CHRISTINE Stevie almost puts her entire a HEART WHILST CHANTING A BIT THEN GOING FULL OUT LINDSEYS SCREAMING GUITAR REMINDING a of ERIC CLAPTON)
AGAIN STEVIE maybe sensuously, then, SHE HITS THAT TAKE ME WIND! TAKE ME LIKE THE SKY! FULL THROTTLE EPIC ! ICON!
ORIGINAL ROCK CHIC!
MADE ME LOVE …HER AND THE BIG MAC!
RIP CHRISTINE 🌙💔🕊️🕊️🔮
I wear Stevie finery bohemian style dress] here in warm temps. IN HER HONOUR MISS NICKS
Yup good music and good coke too
By far, can't be replaced!
I grew up in the late 70s and early 80s. I got to see or hear the evolution of Rock music. The 80s New Wave really began with The Cars in the late 70s. Of course the there were a lot of other bands as well. But I also think the music artist during the 70s were so much more creative with catchy melodies and choruses. The songs were heart felt and relatable. So much so that I find myself humming 70s music more than any other decade.
The 70s definitely was a great time for music. Right on man!
Stevie is gorgeous here 😍😍😍😍❤️
And always
Stunningly so!
Absolutely ❤
She’s still a pretty woman even as an older woman I say!!! He voice aged like fine wine.
The Midnight Special brought to you by the Shure SM-58.
I didn't see it on the mic but sure looked like one. I have 4. 2 wired, 2 wireless.
Wanted a V15 but did have a M98 back then.
Nothing quite like the 70s. Glad I was a part of it.
Same bro!🎉
I say the same about 60s. I lived through both decades. The best
The 70s before the world went to shit
@@Straightupshooter Do you have a favorite decade and if you feel comfortable sharing why? I love hearing stories from back then as I unfortunately didn't get to live through some of the best ones.
Hey, wake up! The '60s & '70s promissed a better time, by imagening and reaching out for it. If something went wrong on that, then that is OUR fault!
🚀🏴☠️🎸
Those last few minutes after the breakdown are fantastic. A real shining example of what singing and playing sounded like before auto tune and backing tracks. Stevie and Lindsey kill it.
The whole band kills it. John’s bass is outstanding, Stevie is fire, Christine is the rock that she always was, Lindsey never misses a note, and old Mick is as cool as a cucumber on the drums. One of the best bands to ever walk the face of the earth.
I miss the days where people didn't say "before autotune" as if there's nothing being done today.
Get off your ass and listen to young acts.
@@planomathandscience Music does not sound like this today
I agree with 50% of what you said, Lyndsey is the man. The proof of that - it took two guitarists to fill Lyndsey's shoes when he wasn't in the band, and they still couldn't capture that sound. But as far as Stevie Nicks talents are concerned, I feel like she is trying to channel the spirit of Janis Joplin, and she fails miserably. Her voice is not strong enough to break through the rhythm section when they crank it up. Did you ever hear Janis get drowned out by her band? Nuf said! I don't blame Lyndsey for giving snide looks to Stevie when she acted like a prima dona, I would do the same thing. Apparently this she could not abide, and she stabbed Lyndsey in the back and got him kicked out of the band. I know I went off topic here, but I can't root for someone who is not a team player, and way overrated by the adults in the room who all had a crush on her in the first place.
@@swedejohanson7739 Very well said....I don't think they got the musicianship credit where it was due, particularly the very underrated (and very solid) John McVie, whom I'm glad you listed first in your post. 👍
Nobody plays guitar or sounds like Lindsey Buckingham. Legend!
Definitely true, when he got fired from the band, they needed 2 guitarists to take his place, he’s that good. Could still kick myself for missing his solo tour.
This group was full of lead singers who all blended SO well. Beautiful.
No….there was 1 lead singer in this band that was far superior of the others.
@@dayindayout77in YOUR opinion.
@@RockChick63174who else in the band came close to Stevie Nicks vocally? None of them.
@@dayindayout77I feel The Chain live is Lindsey's prove that he can be a great lead singer in my opinion
He’s a decent singer, but not in the same league as Nicks. He contributed though.
To all those shows like The Voice or American Idol, Australian idol etc. You are trying to discover and engineer talent. You will never find talent and bands like these. They form serendipitously. The ending of this performance is pure magic captured in a bottle….never to bed replicated.
Soul tribe that found one another to do THAT ⬆️👆🏾
I was 19 years old and watched this live on TV that night. I fell head over heels for Stevie.
We all did brother
@@johnlove7224 Ya got that right
Lucky Lindsey, that's all I can say.
I hear ya, I was 14
Even her nose is sexy.
Man o man Stevie. Just wow. For several reasons
Best version of this song
Hands down the BEST live performance of this song I've ever seen. I think what makes it great is that all of them are firing on all cylinders at the same time. From about 3 minutes in you can see the intensity in Stevie. Man, she really lets it rip, wow!! What's cool is in 1976 as this was being played I doubt anyone had any idea how big these guys were going to become. Also look at Lindsey just going at it...he's amazing too....just wow love it!!
No pick, either.
They were big already but "Rumours" wasn't out yet.
Oh we knew. Everyone was blown away by them back in the day. They were super-beloved. On the radio all the time. There was something almost mystical about them and their talent.
You Had To Be There To Understand The Intensity Within My Friend;Yes We Knew What She Meant!Class Of 70
Saw these guys play warm up for Ten Years After
Met Center Minneapolis
Stevie Nicks. A force of nature.
Channelling Janis Joplin in this performance!
The days of master musicians seem to be long gone. As the rock stars fade away into old age and death, it feels like it's all ending. The generation that made all this magic was a flash in time that I am greatful to have lived through...
I know exactly what you mean! I was only 10 years old in 1976, but feel so fortunate that I was able to see Fleetwood Mac in concert twice 😊 They're one of my favorite bands.
Completely agree. I was 15 in 1976 but if I had a time machine I'd go back to that year and spend it watching all the greats, Floyd, The Stones, AC/DC, Led Zep, Fleetwood Mac the list goes on and on.
Well said. A golden age of music. I don't think we see the like again in this world.
You are so right. Sadly
Great music never dies it will go on forever
That’s pure perfection. When music was real and full of life. Miss those days.
I was almost a 13 year old boy back then, even now, I completely understand my crush on Stevie Nicks, the music was so good, she was the "older" girl next door.
Reason 2,369 why the 70s were the greatest decade of music.
@bigorange000: Way WAY more than 2,369 of course. The Mac demonstrated 39 of them just in this one Show!😂😍🎤💃🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁📺B.W.
This is NOT reason 2,369. This is reason #1 and the rest can respectfully follow from #2 and further on. 😂😎
Dear god that performance is good.
This is the definitive rendition of Rhiannon
Lindsey Buckingham’s solo @ 3:04 🤘
And some love for the late great Christine McVie @ 3:40
Christine was outstanding. I always loved her voice and she’s just as good as Stevie
agree, this is a timeless version, they were all on point for this one.
love indeed to Christine Perfect and her family.
Oh my I didn't know she had passed.
"Solo" was tuneless nonsense. Sorry but that's what it was.
I wish we still had music this good!!!!!
there is great music however corporate on a no live music shows to push rap big time//
I notice that Stevie Nicks has a special connection to Rhiannon. She gives it her all every time ❤
She wrote the lyrics
@@leeinwis
She's the witch.
SHE was describing herself!!
@@MDali-el4zm It does seem personal..
The funniest part to me is that Stevie had to "tell" Mick at least 3-4 times that she was about to go off and he needed to pick up the pace around 5:06 to 5:20..a look back, hand gesture, another look back, another hand gesture...that being said, they all killed it. TIMELESS!!!
LINDSEY KILLING IT ON GUITAR SOLO!! 🎸 😮
Stevie is a legend.A Gypsie, and at 74 years old, she put on a great performance in Toronto.
I miss them days
For 30 plus years there have always been certain songs that watching stevie hit with a mystical nuance that STILL makes the hairs in the back of my neck stand...... WOW
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She starts out tired, a little nervous. Perfunctory. But then she starts to feel the band, and the band starts groovin, and she starts to feel her mojo. And then the Band see's her start to take off into one of her "things" and that inspires them into an even deeper groove. Now they're rippin and Jammin, and Stevie starts to channel her inner Rhiannon, as whe spookily belts out this great tune. A sight to behold.
word
Nonsense, she did exactly what she wanted to
Ressers-toi un verre...ça va passer...🥴😉
This version of Fleetwood Mac was always celebrated for their songwriting, singing, visual prowess and their personal drama. This performance here is a reminder that they were superb musicians as well.
The drive of John McVie and Mick Fleetwood in this song is so cool. It keeps the mystery of the witch Rhiannon in the story, without restraining Stevie Nicks to go full out. That's magic. Any other drummer would have been thundering away.
Midnight Special was such a showcase of 70's early 80's talent ! 72-81
Best version ever of this song!
This is a SONG about an OLD WELSH WITCH.....Burt Sugarman is Proud to Present..... Rhiannon. Proformed Live by Fleetwood Mac....?!!!!!
Hell YES!!!
I wonder if they knew at the time how epic this performance was. You can see Lindsey looking at Stevie and knowing she is feeling it and it motivates him as well. And now to see this cleaned up in HD video, thank you.
Exactly! It's like Lindsey's looks towards Steveie and in his mind he thinking oh, we are going top shelf tonight. Ha!
This is quite clearly not in HD
Stevie Nicks has one of the most unique voices ever
someone once described it as "sweetheart of the rodeo"! I thought that fitted rather well.
I'm glad you said that, I've been studying voice for years, so, I couldn't put my finger on what was bothering me, and it's the unique sound of her voice, she doesn't sound like anyone else, plus, she does have some vocal skills, which prior to studying, I never thought she did🤔🎵🎶
Stevie is mesmerizing! Talent and charisma in spades
Absolutely amazing
When I first saw Lady Stevie Nicks sing, I instantly saw her as the most beautiful, graceful, and interesting human being and her voice was instantly hypnotic and soothing. And now after all these decades, she is the most beautiful, graceful, interesting human being with the most hypnotic voice. She is a true queen!!
This is heart❤ not Fleetwood Mac.
@@wanderingrenegade771 This isn't Heart. Are you high?
Stevie giving it her all and ripping up those vocal chords. LEGEND ❤
Cords, not chords.
Thank you Midnight Special for making these Fleetwood Mac videos available to view! I never get tired of watching them. They have such amazing talent and chemistry!
Our pleasure!
yeah its a shame warner or whoever took all the good videos down, especially of this performance. it was the best quality out there. thank god someone else decided to.
Best new channel I just found!
@@themidnightspecialtvshow I cannot wait til the full episode get uploaded!!!
@@ReasonableExpectationshad almost the system You had except Kenwood speakers 😮
It’s 2024 I am 57 remember this song Loved hearing all of them while I was growing up up ….. butt didn’t get the words until now ❤️❤️
The entire album is a masterpiece!
Lindsey Buckingham is an absolute legend for playing that solo without a pick
I've been playing for twenty years, still can't use a pick.
Are you serious or just kidding?
Did he ever use a pick?
@@arnoldjohnson3317💀💀💀💀💀
Lindsey never uses a pick
I wanna go back so bad.
Listening to this music as a young kid...I had no idea how much it would mean to me when I got old.
Everything was so much better back then.
enjoy
keep those kid feelings and you never grow old - because you're always the child of God
George , the local government thieves and badges stole Our house and EVERYTHING in it over back property taxes that are actually extortion They trgetted My Family and Me because We were vulnerable.... They stole a MASSIVE music collection that BELONGS to My Family and Me too
They are demons in human form or whatever creatures they are
Stevie was so beautiful
47 Years ago today. Absolutely timeless.🙂❤️
48
It will never be matched...ever ❤ it this so powerful & priceless
Big sound and big hair.
I saw this when I was thirteen years old. I fell in love with Stevie and Fleetwood Mac and have been amazed by them ever since then. RIP Christine.
The lighting hitting her bangs and making a perfect shadow framing her face, combined with sparkly makeup - GREAT. Stevie has one of the most beautiful faces in rock ever. And she definitely has talent which stands on its own, regardless of anything else - amazing voice and range!
Upon re-watching the video now, during the chorus, are you noticing something? Lindsey hangs back from his mic, while Stevie leans in! And he also has his huge smile on his face at most times, right? He is absolutely blown away by her voice and wanted to create the ultimate platform for her to shine, didn't want to get in the way himself too much. And he doesn't - I can barely hear his signature countertenor during the chorus, while Stevie's full-throated alto bursts forth like angelic tones that we love her for. And she puts so much more heat on her delivery of the chorus then she did on the studio version - I would've been absolutely thrilled to be in the audience on this performance.
Though of course I should've said so when I first posted my comment, another wonderful upload, Midnight Special people! Keep it up!
Bring back bangs. Nothing sexier.
@@jimwind7589what are bangs?
I've been in love with Stevie Nicks since I was a teen and being introduced to FM and her solo albums beginning with Belladonna.🥰🥰🥰Miss Stevie Nicks 🥰🥰🥰
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 hair covering the forehead.
She’s not wearing makeup, that’s sweat.
I remember watching this at that time. Her voice was never better. Wish I could go back ......
Right now Stevie Nicks is on tour. Still rocking it. Sometimes with Billy Joel. Music of my high school years and still so good.
Seeing Christine McVie doing harmony with Stevie makes me sad she’s gone. So much talent in one group.
I watched a recording of it on UA-cam. It's amazing what she's still capable of.
I just saw her last week, and man can she still sing! Her range is lower than it was, but the power and soul is still there in her voice! She performed a whole 2 hour long concert too! Not bad for being 75! I would recommend seeing her on this tour for sure!
That was amazing.
Back in the day We couldn't wait for Midnight Special to come on the TV, and We had the local radio station synced to our stereo which kept Up the neighbors, cops came by several times
There is no fancy light show or distracting props, just wonderful and captivating music. Now these guys are true artist, which is very rare these days.
The harmonies between Stevie and Christine are so damn good!
This song would open up the world to Stevie!!! She was a force of nature!!!
This is my absolute favorite performance of this classic song Stevie’s vocals give me chills, and the shear power at the end of this is stunning. It’s almost like she could explode. Wish I could have been there …..This band live was a beast.
Amigo ella es fantástica su voz es incomparable
💯💯❤❤❤mi Stevie nick’s love 💗 ever
Storytellers set to music. Lyrics were so much better back then.
When musicians were musicians no synthesizers all natural true music thank you guy's love and peace from Saint Louis Mo.
You watch this and--whatever the internal divisions in the band--they all knew this was the ride of a lifetime. Stunning then and now.
Fleetwood Mac is how, when, and why I fell in love with music. Phenomenal performance. "Rhiannon" will always be my favorite song of theirs.
I saw fm in july '76. I was right up front standing only 12 feet from stevie, jax fl. I will never forget her beauty and grace and i nearly fainted when see looked right at me and winked! 😊
What young guy in 76 DIDN'T have a crush on Stevie..lol. A Great performance. Thanks for releasing these midnight special vids. Tried to catch them, whenever I could, back in the day.
Our pleasure!
If he said he didn’t he was lying.
Yeah I was 17 in 76. Major crush on Stevie. We didn’t have women like her in the Midwest.
@@dougmackey3696 I seen her first. 😆 Go away!
I'm very late to their music, but I'm loving this performance. Great band, and Nick's voice is extremely unique and strong.
They're all very talented! 👍🏻
Peak of their powers, it doesn’t get better than this
No lip syncing, auto tune, just pure talent. She still sounds great at 76 as she did back then.
You mean 1976 ?
@@atmakali9599 It's called talent and hard work, grow up .
Stevie Nicks is such a beauty.
One of my all-time favorite songs, and this is the DEFINITIVE version that should be played on the radio because Stevie becomes possessed and otherworldly ant takes the song to an entirely new level!!!!
I am 57 years old as a kid I used to watch the Saturday Night Live and I saw this as a young man and I was highly impressed with such exceptionalism. Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac will always be right by me.❤❤🤩
7 years old when this was performed on this date... Loved it then and love it still. She was such a hottie. And even now still some hotness to her.... One of my crushes in the 80's.....Lol!
The Midnight Special was insanely good with insanely good performances. This is either a walk down memory lane or insight into a time when music required talent. Todays groups are nothing more than a background for selfies, they lack the intimacy of shared experience and getting lost in the pleasure of the song.
The end is so powerful, amazing
Fleetwood Mac was soooooo good. Absolute hit making machine in the 70’s and 80’s.
And the 60s with the legendary Peter Green with Black Magic Woman and Albatross
WOW! Chills!!! I've never seen this version. Thanks for sharing!
The best of both Stevie and Ann Wilson came out in 1976. This is the best version of this song I've heard. It's too bad I only heard the radio versions back in.
I love Ann even more actually. I think her voice is even better than Stevie's. Those notes she hits, just wow. Like her and her sisters personalities better too. Thanks for mentioning Ann too. Stevie is incredible too though , just not as much as Ann to me lol .
This is the best version I’ve ever heard!
Agreed
No matter what my husband said , I love this song .
I LOVE STEVIE NICKS , AND FLEETWOOD MAC !!
Serious talent every member
I was a 5 or 6 year old, living across the street from the bills stadium where the concert goers paid to park in our apartment complex.. my aunts and uncles (10 years older then me) tailgated. I was about 5 and had my first poster of Fleetwood Mac.
Seeing that performance on tv back then, I didn't appreciate it because of my youth. Now, it seems so foreign to actually see an artist play an instrument and sing live flawlessly. I miss that era.
In my senior year high school 1976. A lot of great Midnight Specials this might be the best. Was a great time to be alive and listening to rock and roll
This is still the best musical performance I have ever seen I wish I could have been in the room back then.
Stayed up late every weekend to watch this show and see the biggest acts like Fleetwood Mac
Fantastic sound from the band but also the sound guy. That guitar solo is excellent!
Couldn't agree more!
Rumors album came out and it was the Top for over a year. Like the Hysteria album but much bigger for its time. Great to be young then.
This my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. Stevie,sings it better than ever.
Fleetwood Mac is my number one favorite band. RIP Christine McVie you are missed, but we have your music that will live on forever in our lives and hearts. 🙏🕊🌹🎵
Not only one of their best performances but some friggin incredible camera and sound work. I thought it was great until I put on a set of studio headphones and listened again while it rocked my world. Stevie's voice!!! In 65 years I've heard a handful who could handle anything close to that without serious damage.
Amazing what a truly talented singer can do, unlike many today.
This is a Master class on "The Voice is the Band"
The Midnight Special is the best channel on UA-cam.
The best quality of this video I've ever seen, Fleetwood Mac's first television appearance with Stevie and Lindsey, just amazing.
The Old Welsh witch !! Best live performance by Stevie ! All in all, Fleetwood Mac are one of the Best bands around !!
LOVE your hairstyle Stevie Nicks 😮💯
I still can't get over how this is literally the greatest live musical performance ever
The power and raw emotion of this is off the dial. Perfect rock ‘n roll for the enjoyment of everyone
And, the coke and LSD didn’t hurt
@@billadams5778 Coke and LSD would PREVENT this level of performance, willy
Beautiful song I can't imagine singing it every night though, she is one of a kind.