Ep 25: Rumours

Being that this is our 25th Episode, we decided to cover a major blockbuster album, Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 album Rumours. Now, while it might seem a little pointless to ask whether this album will stand the test of time given that it’s more popular now, nearly fifty years after the fact, than it has ever been, we figured what the hell, let’s do it anyway. Besides, this drops pretty close to Valentine’s Day and what could be more appropriate? The emotional turmoil, the devastated relationships, and the marathon drug abuse that fueled this landmark album are legendary. In this episode:

• Find out how the history of Fleetwood Mac is even crazier than you think
• We world premiere a never heard before “making of” documentary where we:
  • Learn why Stevie sounds like she has a cold on “Dreams” 
  • Hear the original version of “Never Going Back Again”
  • Learn what the song “The Chain” is actually about
• Learn the true motivation behind Gold Dust Woman (hint, it was blow)
• Why drugs made rock and roll great
• Learn about the inspiration behind “You Make Lovin’ Fun”
• Find out how to put the finishing touch on a Stevie Nicks Halloween costume
• Who in the band was most likely to choke the shit out of someone
• Exactly how many of Mick Fleetwood’s friends had an affair with his wife Jenny
  

*Special Note*: This episode was recorded before the death of Christine McVie. She will be missed. We have even more respect for her amazing career and legacy after researching this episode, which is dedicated to her memory. RIP Songbird.

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