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Forbes
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fleetwood Mac's ‘Rumours' Rocks To A New Chart Peak
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours reaches a new high of No. 17 on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums chart as ... More "Dreams" and "The Chain" surge in popularity. LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 1: Fleetwood Mac (L-R Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood) backstage at the Los Angeles Rock Awards on September 1, 1977 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Richard Creamer/Michael) No matter how many greatest hits compilations or box sets Fleetwood Mac releases, Rumours will always be the focus for millions of listeners around the world. It remains one of the most successful albums of all time, and it's still very much alive on the charts. The full-length sounds almost like a singles compilation, as many of the group's most famous tunes are featured on its tracklist. Decades after its release, Rumours remains a bestseller and powerful streamer in the United States, and plays on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and others help the Grammy-winning set soar higher than ever this week. Rumours Climbs to New Chart Peak Rumours jumps on the Top Streaming Albums chart this week, rocketing from No. 31 to No. 17 on Billboard's ranking of the most successful projects on major streaming platforms. That position marks a new peak for the full-length and for the band, as Rumours is, so far, the only release by Fleetwood Mac to reach the Top Streaming Albums chart. That means every time it lifts to a never-before-seen position, the group raises the bar again. Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Vs. Greatest Hits Rumours first reached the Top Streaming Albums chart in October 2023, many decades after it was originally released. Billboard didn't introduce the tally until several years ago, and so far, Fleetwood Mac's classic has now spent 41 frames somewhere on the ranking. Somewhat surprisingly, the group's Greatest Hits has never reached the Top Streaming Albums list, as American fans apparently prefer to press play on the original album itself. Two Fleetwood Mac Songs Help Power Rumours Two Fleetwood Mac singles appear on Billboard's streaming rankings, and an increase in plays of those cuts may have played a major role in sending Rumours higher on the Top Streaming Albums tally. "Dreams" climbs to No. 22 on the Streaming Songs chart, lifting from No. 31. At the same time, it holds in the runner-up spot on the Rock Streaming Songs list. Fleetwood Mac doubles up on the ranking of the most-streamed rock tracks in America as "The Chain" reenters that tally at No. 17. Rumours Is a Hit on Multiple Billboard Charts Rumours lives on half a dozen Billboard charts this week, climbing on all of them — though it only reaches a new peak on the Top Streaming Albums tally. The bestselling set sits inside the top 10 on half of those rosters and occupies space within the top 20 on the other three.
Forbes
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fleetwood Mac's Decades-Old Fan Favorite Hits A New Chart Peak
Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain' hits a new peak of No. 3 on Billboard's Rock Digital Song Sales chart, ... More decades after it was first released. Musical group Fleetwood Mac (L-R) John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham are interviewed in the press room following the 3rd Annual Rock Awards, held at The Palladium, Hollywood CA 1977 (Photo by) Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain' has been a fan favorite ever since it was released on the band's blockbuster album Rumours in the 1970s. In the decades since, the tune — which was never officially chosen as a single from the project — has remained in the hearts and minds of millions around the world. As the years pass, the song continues to find new fans. Recently, 'The Chain' has experienced a surge in consumption thanks to viral videos and movie trailers. This week, as the tune returns to a Billboard chart in the United States, it becomes bigger than ever. 'The Chain' Reaches a New Peak 'The Chain' appears on just one music list in the U.S. this week, as it reenters the Rock Digital Song Sales chart. The cut reappears on the ranking of the bestselling rock tunes at No. 3, which marks a new high point for the Fleetwood Mac classic. A Slow, Steady Climb for Fleetwood Mac's Fan Favorite 'The Chain' has experienced an odd journey on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart. The Fleetwood Mac smash first appeared on the Billboard tally in May 2011, and it needed more than 14 years to climb to its new peak. Throughout that time, it has only spent 19 weeks somewhere on the roster. A Viral Revival Sparks Renewed Popularity There's been a lot of attention paid to 'The Chain' recently. The track was featured in a trailer for the new movie F1 starring Brad Pitt, which became a box office sensation earlier this summer. Around the same time, a video of YouTubers reacting to their first listen of the song went viral. That clip helped remind many people around the world how much they also love the Fleetwood Mac classic — and likely sent many of those viewers to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and apparently iTunes to consume the cut once more. Fleetwood Mac Charts Multiple Hits This Week Fleetwood Mac claims several top 10 hits in the U.S. at the moment. As 'The Chain' returns, the group appears on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart with only that one tune. At the same time, 'Dreams' lifts from third place to the runner-up spot on the Rock Streaming Songs ranking. It also improves slightly to No. 31 on the all-genre Streaming Songs tally.
Irish Independent
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: Pop superstar brings some Vegas razzmatazz to Worthy Farm, but it's an odd fit
But his superpower has always been his voice, and at 80 it is starting to show signs of wear and tear. Which is not to suggest he can't sing. Give the old crooner a big ballad and he can still wring every last drop of emotion out of it, especially when floating around in the upper edges of a melody. He's a bit wheezing and breathier than in his prime, but his sense of where his voice can slip and slide through a song is second to none. Signature ballads such as The First Cut is the Deepest and I Don't Want To Talk About It were gorgeous in the afternoon sun. A version of I'd Rather Go Blind dedicated to the late Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac was momentarily stunning, as if the huge occasion had fallen away and we were watching Rod the Mod connect with his beloved soul music in a profound way. But much of the set felt misplaced, as he tried to bring cheesy Vegas razzmatazz to dated pop-rock hits that he no longer has the lung power to fully command. Young Turks was blasted out very fast and quite flat, as if he was straining to sing it in a key out of his natural range. The sentiments of Forever Young are fine, but he needs to sing it better than that to convince us of the merits of growing old disgracefully. It was notable that the vocal energy level shot up when Stewart went off to 'change me shirt and 'ave a cuppa tea' and his trio of female backing vocalists took over for a rip through Proud Mary. I wonder if the occasion actually got a bit too much for him? Which might seem absurd for a performer of Stewart's experience, but he admitted at one point to being 'so excited, I can hardly breathe'. He brought the hits, a slick band, and the desire, but he couldn't quite command a crowd, who only really joined in on the biggest songs, a sing-along of Sailing and a perhaps ironically well-received Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? that Stewart shouted rather than sang. A sign declaring 'Rod you're a plonker' suggested some still needed convincing of his charms. It took the arrival of his old guitar foil Ronnie Wood to really inject some rock spirit as they blasted through a raucous version of the Faces' Stay With Me, before Lulu joined them to charge through a cheesy Hot Legs. It was fun, but I suspect Stewart's ancient guest stars (who included his soundalike Mick Hucknall) don't quite have the wow factor for a younger generation of listeners. There's been a lot of talk about the Middle East, quite rightly so The phrase 'use your platform' has been bandied about a lot this year, as young bands seem to be rediscovering the urge to speak out on issues of the day. Established acts have been less vocal, perhaps more aware of possible career repercussions. Stewart is probably too venerable to worry about reputational risks, and weighed in with: 'There's been a lot of talk about the Middle East, quite rightly so.' But rather than encouraging chants of 'Free Palestine', he dodged to the ironically safer terrain of another war, dedicating a ropey cabaret version of The O'Jays Love Train to 'the Ukraine'. I'm not sure the song's generic universal love sentiments really count as a political statement, but at least he was making an effort to show he was in line with the festival's values. Stewart even brought out festival founder Michael Eavis in a wheelchair to celebrate his 89th 'birthday' (which was actually last October). The bearded old farmer and the pink-suited veteran star looked like a very odd couple, and, in truth, it all felt like a bit of an odd fit − a flashy cabaret in a field rather than a triumphant celebration of a superstar.
Telegraph
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Rod Stewart, Glastonbury Festival, review: A flashy cabaret in a field
I fear Sir Rod Stewart may have left it too late to conquer the Glastonbury Sunday legend slot. The old soul trouper still has the charisma, the songs and the rock star hair to hold the attention of a vast generationally diverse audience, and he summoned all his veteran showbiz skills to put on an entertaining show. But his superpower has always been his voice, and at 80 it is starting to show signs of wear and tear. Which is not to suggest he can't sing. Give the old crooner a big ballad and he can still wring every last drop of emotion out of it, especially when floating around in the upper edges of a melody. He's a bit wheezing and breathier than in his prime, but his sense of where his voice can slip and slide through a song is second to none. Signature ballads such as The First Cut is the Deepest and I Don't Want To Talk About It were gorgeous in the afternoon sun. A version of I'd Rather Go Blind dedicated to the late Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac was momentarily stunning, as if the huge occasion had fallen away and we were watching Rod the Mod connect with his beloved soul music in a profound way. But much of the set felt misplaced, as he tried to bring cheesy Vegas razzmatazz to dated pop rock hits that he no longer has the lung power to fully command. Young Turks was blasted out very fast and quite flat, as if he was straining to sing it in a key out of his natural range. The sentiments of Forever Young are fine, but he needs to sing it better than that to convince us of the merits of growing old disgracefully. It was notable that the vocal energy level shot up when Stewart went off to 'change me shirt and 'ave a cuppa tea' and his trio of female backing vocalists took over for a rip through Proud Mary. I wonder if the occasion actually got a bit too much for him? Which might seem absurd for a performer of Stewart's experience, but he admitted at one point to being 'so excited, I can hardly breathe'. He brought the hits, a slick band, and the desire, but he couldn't quite command a crowd who only really joined in on the biggest songs, a sing-along of Sailing and a perhaps ironically well received Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? that Stewart shouted rather than sang. A sign declaring 'Rod you're a plonker' suggested some in the crowd still needed convincing of his charms. It took the arrival of his old guitar foil Ronnie Wood to really inject some rock spirit as they blasted through a raucous version of the Faces' Stay With Me, before Lulu joined them to charge through a cheesy Hot Legs. It was fun, but I suspect Stewart's ancient guest stars (who included his soundalike Mick Hucknall) don't quite have the wow factor for a younger generation of listeners. The phrase 'Use your platform' has been bandied about a lot at Glastonbury this year, as young bands in particular seem to be rediscovering the urge to speak out on issues of the day. Established acts have been less vocal, perhaps more aware of possible career repercussions. Stewart is probably too venerable to worry about reputational risks, and weighed in with 'There's been a lot of talk about the Middle East, quite rightly so.' But rather than encouraging potentially divisive chants of 'Free Palestine', he dodged to the ironically safer terrain of another war, dedicating a ropey cabaret version of the O'Jays Love Train to ' the Ukraine '. I'm not sure the song's generic universal love sentiments really count as a political statement but at least he was making an effort to show he was in line with the festival's hippy-era peace-and-love values. Stewart even brought out festival founder Michael Eavis in a wheelchair to celebrate his 89th 'birthday' (which was actually last October). The bearded old farmer and the bright-pink-suited veteran star looked like a very odd couple, and, in truth, it all felt like a bit of an odd fit – a flashy cabaret in a field rather than a triumphant celebration of one of Britain's greatest rock and pop superstars.
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fleetwood Mac's Album Becomes A Bestseller Again After More Than A Year Away
Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits reenters three U.K. charts, including the Official Vinyl Albums chart ... More for the first time in over a year. 1975: (L-R) John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham of the rock group "Fleetwood Mac" pose for a portrait in 1975. (Photo by Michael) There's seemingly never a time when Fleetwood Mac doesn't claim a bestselling album in the United Kingdom. Some weeks, the group scores multiple wins, while at other times, competition is simply too fierce and the band's catalog takes a back seat – though it never disappears completely…but that's not what's happening this time around. The beloved pop-rock outfit not only occupies multiple spaces on almost every albums ranking in the country, but one hugely successful compilation returns and becomes a bestseller again for the first time in over a year. Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits reenters a trio of tallies in the U.K this week. The set is back on the Official Physical Albums chart at No. 67, and comes in just a few spots beneath that slot on the Official Albums Sales roster, at No. 71. The singles-packed collection is also a top 40 bestseller once more on the Official Vinyl Albums chart, breaking back in at No. 36. Greatest Hits hasn't been away from either the Official Albums Sales or Official Physical Albums charts for very long. In fact, it only disappeared from those rankings, which are focused entirely on pure purchases, earlier in May. The compilation regularly falls off and then returns to thoe lists, depending on what else is happening at the moment and how Fleetwood Mac's other titles are performing. While Greatest Hits has sold fairly well throughout 2025, it hadn't appeared on the Official Vinyl Albums chart for over a year. The last time the band's compilation was found on the tally focused solely on vinyl purchases was back in February 2024. Greatest Hits has spent significantly less time on the Official Vinyl Albums chart compared to the other two sales rankings where it can currently be found. While the compilation has already cracked triple digit stays on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums tallies, it has yet to do so on the vinyl-only roster. Greatest Hits is one of three releases by Fleetwood Mac that currently appear on the albums charts in the U.K. 50 Years – Don't Stop is the most impressive performer, as it sits inside the top five on two different rankings, including the Official Albums chart. Meanwhile, Rumours makes a home on half a dozen rosters, and it's rising everywhere.
