Atomic Robot: Atomic Hits - The Top 10 Fleetwood Mac Songs Of All Time!

Friday, January 23, 2026

Atomic Hits - The Top 10 Fleetwood Mac Songs Of All Time!

Fleetwood Mac, a legendary British-American rock band, was formed in London back in 1967. Initially brought together by the talented guitarist Peter Green, the skilled drummer Mick Fleetwood, and the equally talented guitarist Jeremy Spencer, the band began crafting its unique sound. Soon after, bassist John McVie joined the lineup, contributing to their self-titled debut album, which laid the groundwork for their future success. In 1968, the band welcomed Danny Kirwan as a third guitarist, adding even more depth to their music.

In an exciting twist, keyboardist Christine Perfect, who was initially involved as a session musician on their second album, married John McVie and officially joined the band in 1970. Christine brought her own flair, and together with the new dynamics of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks—who joined the group shortly thereafter—the band evolved into a pop rock powerhouse.

Their 1975 self-titled album, "Fleetwood Mac," soared to the top of the charts, reaching No. 1 in the United States and marking a pivotal moment in their career. The following album, "Rumours," released in 1977, was a phenomenal success, yielding four U.S. Top 10 singles and remaining at number one on the American albums chart for an impressive 31 weeks. This period solidified Fleetwood Mac's place in music history, showcasing their incredible talent and ability to create unforgettable songs that continue to resonate today. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering their music, there's something truly special about Fleetwood Mac that makes them stand out in the rock genre.

10. Skies The Limit (1990)

"Skies the Limit" is a single that was released in 1990 from the album *Behind the Mask*. Although the single did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, it did reach number 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 40 on the Mainstream Rock chart. The moderate success of "Skies the Limit" and another single, "Save Me," contributed to pushing the parent album into the top 20 in both the US and Canada, although this position was only held briefly.

9. Everywhere (1987)

In the 2019 BBC Four documentary titled "Fleetwood Mac's Songbird – Christine McVie," Richard Dashut, the co-producer of the album "Tango in the Night," briefly discussed the song's introduction. He explained, "That's a half-speed acoustic guitar and electric combined." Christine McVie also commented on the intro, saying, "He [Buckingham] slowed the tape down really slowly and played the parts at that speed. When it came to the right tempo, it sounded absolutely amazing."

8. Tusk (1979)

At Mick Fleetwood's request, the band brought in the Trojan Marching Band from the University of Southern California to perform on their single. A mobile recording studio was set up at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles to capture the band's performance. The recording session took place on June 4, 1979, and some of the footage from this session was featured in the song's music video. John McVie was in Tahiti during the recording at Dodger Stadium, but he was represented in the video by a cardboard cutout that Mick Fleetwood carried around and later positioned in the stands alongside the other band members.

7. Dreams (1977)

In the United States, "Dreams" was released as the second single from the album *Rumours* on March 24, 1977. In the United Kingdom, it was released as the third single in June 1977. A stage performance of "Dreams" was used as its promotional music video. In the US, the single sold over one million copies and reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's only number-one single in the country. Additionally, "Dreams" also reached number one on the RPM Top 100 Singles chart in Canada.

6. Gypsy (1982)

Stevie Nicks has shared that "Gypsy" is inspired by two main points. The first is her nostalgia for her life before joining Fleetwood Mac. Prior to becoming a member of the band, Nicks lived with Lindsey Buckingham, who also later joined Fleetwood Mac. Although Nicks and Buckingham were both musical and romantic partners at one time, only their musical collaboration has endured.

Nicks first met Buckingham at a high school party where he was performing "California Dreaming" by the Mamas and the Papas. She joined in, singing perfect harmony, and they introduced themselves. They didn't reconnect until college, where they began a relationship and formed a musical duo called Buckingham Nicks. During that time, they struggled to make ends meet, relying on Nicks' job as a waitress and cleaning lady.

5. Don't Stop (1977)

"Don't Stop" captures Christine's emotions following her separation from Fleetwood Mac's bass guitarist, John McVie, after eight years of marriage. Christine reflected on this in *The Fleetwood Mac Story: Rumours and Lies*, saying, "'Don't Stop' was simply a feeling. It felt like a pleasant revelation that 'yesterday's gone.' It may have been directed more towards John, but I definitely don't consider myself a pessimist."

4. Rhiannon (1976)

Nicks discovered the character Rhiannon in the early 1970s through a novel titled *Triad* by Mary Bartlet Leader. The story centers on a woman named Branwen, who becomes possessed by a witch named Rhiannon. Although the novel references the Welsh legend of Rhiannon, the characters do not closely resemble their original namesakes. Both Rhiannon and Branwen are significant female figures in the medieval Welsh prose tales known as the *Mabinogion*.

3. Little Lies (1987)

Little Lies was written by singer-songwriter Christine McVie and her then-husband, Eddy Quintela. The song peaked at #4 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and remained at #1 on the adult contemporary chart for four weeks.

2. Hold Me (1982)

"Hold Me" was written by Christine McVie and Robbie Patton. During one of the recording sessions, guitarist Lindsey Buckingham suggested that he and McVie perform "Hold Me" as a duet, similar to their earlier song "Don't Stop." The two vocalists sang their parts with the studio windows open, allowing the sounds of the Paris countryside to blend with their voices.

1. Go Your Own Way (1977)

Like many tracks on *Rumours*, the lyrics of "Go Your Own Way" reflect the personal strain in the relationships among band members. Lindsey Buckingham wrote "Go Your Own Way" in response to his breakup with fellow Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks, whom he had known since he was 16 years old. Buckingham expressed, "I was completely devastated when she left. Yet, I had to create hits for her. There were many things I did for her that I really didn’t want to do, but I did them anyway. On one level, I remained a complete professional in rising above the situation, but I harbored a lot of pent-up frustration and anger towards Stevie for many years." Writing the song helped Buckingham come to terms with his feelings, despite his fallout with Nicks.

If you're in the mood to listen to more Fleetwood Mac, I recommend checking out my personally curated playlist titled "Atomac MAC" on Spotify. It features over 20 hours of their greatest hits that I'm sure you'll enjoy!