The Dance (album)
Encyclopedia
The Dance is a live performance by Fleetwood Mac
, released on Cassette, CD and VHS
in 1997
, and later on DVD
. It hailed the return of the band's most successful line-up of Lindsey Buckingham
, Mick Fleetwood
, Christine McVie
, John McVie
and Stevie Nicks
, who had not released an album together since 1987's Tango in the Night
. It was the first Fleetwood Mac release to top the US album charts since 1982's Mirage
. Debuting at #1 in the Billboard 200
, The Dance became the fifth best-selling live album of all time in the United States
, with over 5 million copies sold there.
The concert was recorded for Fleetwood Mac's MTV
The Dance special at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California
on May 23, 1997, and features the University of Southern California Marching Band
who perform on the tracks "Tusk
" (having played on the original studio recording) and "Don't Stop
".
Although predominantly a live greatest hits package, The Dance also features new material written by each of the primary songwriting members of the band (two from Buckingham) as well as popular album tracks. For example, "Bleed to Love Her" was a previously unreleased track when this album was released, although the song was later recorded during the Say You Will
sessions. No tracks from the Mirage album, such as "Hold Me
" and "Gypsy
", were included on the CD, although "Gypsy" is included in the video and DVD versions. However, "Gypsy" is available as a special edition single along with "Gold Dust Woman" on iTunes. "Little Lies
", one of the band's biggest hits, is absent as well.
The album cover, taken by David LaChapelle
, has Mick Fleetwood recreating his pose from the cover of Rumours
, the band's most successful album and Lindsey Buckingham holding the cane used on the cover of the Fleetwood Mac
album.
This album spawned two singles; "Landslide" and "Silver Springs".
5.1
and PCM
stereo
* Exclusive to the VHS/DVD version
** "Go Insane" was later released on the 2CD USA version of The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
, along with this version of "Big Love"
*** "I'm So Afraid" was later released on the 2CD USA version of The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
, although a shorter version.
Additional personnel
Singles
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
, released on Cassette, CD and VHS
VHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
in 1997
1997 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy...
, and later on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
. It hailed the return of the band's most successful line-up of Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Adams Buckingham is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and male lead singer of the musical group Fleetwood Mac. Aside from his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has also released six solo albums and a live album...
, Mick Fleetwood
Mick Fleetwood
Michael John Kells "Mick" Fleetwood is a British musician and actor best known for his role as the drummer and namesake of the blues/rock and roll band Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of John McVie, was the inspiration for the name of the originally Peter Green-led Fleetwood Mac...
, Christine McVie
Christine McVie
Christine McVie is an English rock singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Her primary fame came as a member of the British/American rock band Fleetwood Mac, though she has also released three solo albums...
, John McVie
John McVie
John Graham McVie is a British bass guitarist best known as a member of the rock group Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of Mick Fleetwood, was the inspiration for the band's name...
and Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
, who had not released an album together since 1987's Tango in the Night
Tango in the Night
Tango in the Night is the 14th studio album by the British-American band Fleetwood Mac. Released in April 1987, it is the fifth and final studio album from the line-up of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood....
. It was the first Fleetwood Mac release to top the US album charts since 1982's Mirage
Mirage (Fleetwood Mac album)
Mirage is the 13th studio album by Fleetwood Mac, released in June 1982.Following a hiatus of over a year after the completion of the worldwide Tusk tour, the band temporarily relocated to Château d'Hérouville in France to record this 12-track collection...
. Debuting at #1 in the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, The Dance became the fifth best-selling live album of all time in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, with over 5 million copies sold there.
The concert was recorded for Fleetwood Mac's MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
The Dance special at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340....
on May 23, 1997, and features the University of Southern California Marching Band
Spirit of Troy
The Spirit of Troy, also known as the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band , self-described as "The Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe," represents USC at various collegiate sports, broadcast, popular music recording, and national public appearance functions.The...
who perform on the tracks "Tusk
Tusk (song)
"Tusk" is a song by Fleetwood Mac from the 1979 double LP of the same name. The song reached #8 on the U.S. charts, #6 in the U.K. and #3 in Australia and Canada....
" (having played on the original studio recording) and "Don't Stop
Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac song)
"Don't Stop" is a song by the rock group Fleetwood Mac, written by vocalist and keyboard player Christine McVie. Sung by Christine McVie and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, it was a single taken from the band's 1977 hit album, Rumours. It is one of the band's most enduring hits, peaking at number...
".
Although predominantly a live greatest hits package, The Dance also features new material written by each of the primary songwriting members of the band (two from Buckingham) as well as popular album tracks. For example, "Bleed to Love Her" was a previously unreleased track when this album was released, although the song was later recorded during the Say You Will
Say You Will
Say You Will is the 17th album by British/American band Fleetwood Mac, released in 2003. It was the first Fleetwood Mac album in 34 years not to include tracks written by vocalist/keyboardist Christine McVie, who had left the group in 1998. McVie is featured on two songs, which had been originally...
sessions. No tracks from the Mirage album, such as "Hold Me
Hold Me (Fleetwood Mac song)
"Hold Me" is a single by British-American rock group Fleetwood Mac. The song was the first track to be released from the 1982 album Mirage, the fourth album by the band with Lindsey Buckingham acting as main producer with Richard Dashut and Ken Caillat....
" and "Gypsy
Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac song)
"Gypsy" is a song by the rock group Fleetwood Mac. Stevie Nicks wrote the song originally circa 1979, and the earliest demo recordings were recorded in early 1980 with Tom Moncrieff for possible inclusion on her solo debut Bella Donna. However, when Nicks' friend Robin Anderson died of leukemia,...
", were included on the CD, although "Gypsy" is included in the video and DVD versions. However, "Gypsy" is available as a special edition single along with "Gold Dust Woman" on iTunes. "Little Lies
Little Lies
"Little Lies" is a song by the English/American band Fleetwood Mac. It was the third single to be taken from their 1987 album Tango in the Night. As of 2011, it is their final top 10 hit in the U.S....
", one of the band's biggest hits, is absent as well.
The album cover, taken by David LaChapelle
David LaChapelle
David LaChapelle is a photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography, and is noted for his surreal, unique, sexualized, and often humorous style.-Early life:...
, has Mick Fleetwood recreating his pose from the cover of Rumours
Rumours
Rumours is the eleventh studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. Largely recorded in California during 1976, it was produced by the band with Ken Caillat and Richard Dashut and was released on 4 February 1977 by Warner Bros. Records. The record peaked at the top of both the...
, the band's most successful album and Lindsey Buckingham holding the cane used on the cover of the Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac (1975 album)
2004 Re-issueOn 24 March 2004, Warner Bros. Records re-released the remastered album, with the following bonus tracks:"Jam #2" – 5:41"Say You Love Me" [single version] – 4:03...
album.
This album spawned two singles; "Landslide" and "Silver Springs".
Reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic rated The Dance two-and-a-half out of five stars. In his review, he stated that "the new songs interrupt the flow" and, like the older songs, "aren't given the full-fledged production they deserve." However, he said that "that isn't enough to prevent [the album] from being an entertaining listen".CD track listing
- "The ChainThe Chain"The Chain" is a song from Fleetwood Mac's best-selling album Rumours. "The Chain" is unique in being the only song credited to all five members of the Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac lineup: Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks; this is partly because John McVie...
" (Lindsey BuckinghamLindsey BuckinghamLindsey Adams Buckingham is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and male lead singer of the musical group Fleetwood Mac. Aside from his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has also released six solo albums and a live album...
, Mick FleetwoodMick FleetwoodMichael John Kells "Mick" Fleetwood is a British musician and actor best known for his role as the drummer and namesake of the blues/rock and roll band Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of John McVie, was the inspiration for the name of the originally Peter Green-led Fleetwood Mac...
, Christine McVieChristine McVieChristine McVie is an English rock singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Her primary fame came as a member of the British/American rock band Fleetwood Mac, though she has also released three solo albums...
, John McVieJohn McVieJohn Graham McVie is a British bass guitarist best known as a member of the rock group Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of Mick Fleetwood, was the inspiration for the band's name...
, Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
) – 5:11 - "DreamsDreams (Fleetwood Mac song)"Dreams" is a song written by singer Stevie Nicks, for the group Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album, Rumours. The song was the only U.S. number one hit for the group, and remains one of their best known songs.-Background and writing:...
" (Nicks) – 4:39 - "Everywhere" (C. McVie) – 3:28
- "RhiannonRhiannon (song)"Rhiannon" is a single released by Fleetwood Mac in 1976. The song was written by Stevie Nicks."Rhiannon" was voted #488 in The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. Its US chart peak was in June 1976, when it hit #11...
" (Nicks) – 6:48 - "I'm So Afraid" (Buckingham) – 7:45
- "Temporary One" (C. McVie, Quintela) – 4:00
- "Bleed to Love Her" (Buckingham) – 3:27
- "Big Love" (Buckingham) – 3:06
- "LandslideLandslide (song)The country group Dixie Chicks then covered "Landslide" on their 2002 Home album. This rendition, featuring the group's trademark two- and three-part harmonies reached the Top 10 of both the pop and country charts as well as several other charts. It became the Dixie Chicks' only number 1 single ...
" (Nicks) – 4:28 - "Say You Love Me" (C. McVie) – 5:00
- "My Little Demon" (Buckingham) – 3:33
- "Silver SpringsSilver Springs (song)"Silver Springs" is a song written by Stevie Nicks and performed by Fleetwood Mac. It was originally intended for the band's 1977 album Rumours, but became a B-side to the song "Go Your Own Way", and was eventually released as a single from the 1997 album The Dance.-History:Written by Stevie Nicks,...
" (Nicks) – 5:41 - "You Make Loving FunYou Make Loving Fun"You Make Loving Fun" is a song written by Christine McVie of the British-American band Fleetwood Mac. "You Make Loving Fun" was separately published as the fourth and final 45 rpm single from the band's album Rumours in 1977. McVie also sang the lead vocal for this song, and she did so for many...
" (C. McVie) – 3:50 - "Sweet Girl" (Nicks) – 3:19
- "Go Your Own Way" (Buckingham) – 5:00
- "TuskTusk (song)"Tusk" is a song by Fleetwood Mac from the 1979 double LP of the same name. The song reached #8 on the U.S. charts, #6 in the U.K. and #3 in Australia and Canada....
" (Buckingham) – 4:22 - "Don't StopDon't Stop (Fleetwood Mac song)"Don't Stop" is a song by the rock group Fleetwood Mac, written by vocalist and keyboard player Christine McVie. Sung by Christine McVie and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, it was a single taken from the band's 1977 hit album, Rumours. It is one of the band's most enduring hits, peaking at number...
" (C. McVie) – 5:31
Video track listing
The DVD video in 1.33:1 aspect ratio, audio in Dolby DigitalDolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the name for audio compression technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories. It was originally called Dolby Stereo Digital until 1994. Except for Dolby TrueHD, the audio compression is lossy. The first use of Dolby Digital was to provide digital sound in cinemas from 35mm film prints...
5.1
Surround sound
Surround sound encompasses a range of techniques such as for enriching the sound reproduction quality of an audio source with audio channels reproduced via additional, discrete speakers. Surround sound is characterized by a listener location or sweet spot where the audio effects work best, and...
and PCM
Pulse-code modulation
Pulse-code modulation is a method used to digitally represent sampled analog signals. It is the standard form for digital audio in computers and various Blu-ray, Compact Disc and DVD formats, as well as other uses such as digital telephone systems...
stereo
- "The Chain" (Buckingham, Fleetwood, McVie, McVie, Nicks)
- "Dreams" (Nicks)
- "Everywhere" (McVie)
- "Gold Dust Woman" (Nicks) *
- "I'm So Afraid" (Buckingham)***
- "Temporary One" (McVie, Quintela)
- "Bleed to Love Her" (Buckingham)
- "Gypsy" (Nicks) *
- "Big Love" (Buckingham)
- "Go Insane" (Buckingham) * **
- "Landslide" (Nicks)
- "Say You Love Me" (McVie)
- "You Make Loving Fun" (McVie)
- "My Little Demon" (Buckingham)
- "Silver Springs" (Nicks)
- "Over My Head" (McVie) *
- "Rhiannon" (Nicks)
- "Sweet Girl" (Nicks)
- "Go Your Own Way" (Buckingham)
- "Tusk" (Buckingham)
- "Don't Stop" (McVie)
- "Songbird" (McVie) *
The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac is an enhanced compilation album released by rock band Fleetwood Mac in 2002 to promote their then-upcoming album Say You Will . It was released as a double album in the USA, and as a single disc in the United Kingdom. It debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at...
, along with this version of "Big Love"
The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac is an enhanced compilation album released by rock band Fleetwood Mac in 2002 to promote their then-upcoming album Say You Will . It was released as a double album in the USA, and as a single disc in the United Kingdom. It debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at...
, although a shorter version.
Credits
Fleetwood Mac- Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
– vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, tambourineTambourineThe tambourine or marine is a musical instrument of the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "zils". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, though some variants may not have a head at all.... - Lindsey BuckinghamLindsey BuckinghamLindsey Adams Buckingham is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and male lead singer of the musical group Fleetwood Mac. Aside from his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has also released six solo albums and a live album...
– guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, banjoBanjoIn the 1830s Sweeney became the first white man to play the banjo on stage. His version of the instrument replaced the gourd with a drum-like sound box and included four full-length strings alongside a short fifth-string. There is no proof, however, that Sweeney invented either innovation. This new...
on "Say You Love Me", vocals - Christine McVieChristine McVieChristine McVie is an English rock singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Her primary fame came as a member of the British/American rock band Fleetwood Mac, though she has also released three solo albums...
– keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, vocals, accordionAccordionThe accordion is a box-shaped musical instrument of the bellows-driven free-reed aerophone family, sometimes referred to as a squeezebox. A person who plays the accordion is called an accordionist....
on "Tusk", tambourine on "Say You Love Me", maracas on "Everywhere" - John McVieJohn McVieJohn Graham McVie is a British bass guitarist best known as a member of the rock group Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of Mick Fleetwood, was the inspiration for the band's name...
– bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, background vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
on "Say You Love Me" - Mick FleetwoodMick FleetwoodMichael John Kells "Mick" Fleetwood is a British musician and actor best known for his role as the drummer and namesake of the blues/rock and roll band Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of John McVie, was the inspiration for the name of the originally Peter Green-led Fleetwood Mac...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
Additional personnel
- Brett Tuggle – keyboards, guitar, background vocals
- Neale Heywood – guitar, background vocals
- Lenny CastroLenny CastroLenny Castro is an American freelancing percussionist in the studio recording industry in the Los Angeles area.-Early life:Castro is a percussionist of Puerto Rican descent and was born and raised in New York City. His father, Hector Castro, played the keyboard in a Latin style and gave his son...
– percussion - Sharon Celani – background vocals
- Mindy Stein – background vocals
- U.S.C. Trojan Marching BandSpirit of TroyThe Spirit of Troy, also known as the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band , self-described as "The Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe," represents USC at various collegiate sports, broadcast, popular music recording, and national public appearance functions.The...
, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner – Director
CD production
- Producers: Lindsey Buckingham, Elliot Scheiner
- Engineers: Guy Charbonneau, Barry Goldberg, Elliot Scheiner
- Assistant Engineers: Charlie Bouis, John Nelson
- Mastering: Ted Jensen
- Mixing: Elliot Scheiner
- Technical assistance: Ted Barela, David Gallo, Eric Johnston
- Digital editing: Paul DeCarli, Scott Humphrey
- Photography: David LaChapelleDavid LaChapelleDavid LaChapelle is a photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography, and is noted for his surreal, unique, sexualized, and often humorous style.-Early life:...
, Neal Preston
Video production
- Producers: Lindsey Buckingham, Elliot Scheiner
- Director: Bruce Gower
- Photography: David LaChapelle, Neal Preston
- Recording: Barry Goldberg, Elliot Scheiner
- Mixing: Elliot Scheiner
- Director, USC Marching Band: Dr. Arthur C. Bartner
Charts
Album| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 1 |
| UK Albums Chart | 15 |
| Top Canadian Albums | 19 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "The Chain" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 30 |
| 1998 | "Landslide" | Adult Contemporary | 10 |
| 1998 | "Landslide" | Adult Top 40 | 26 |
| 1998 | "Landslide" | Billboard Hot 100 | 51 |