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Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Don't Stop'" is a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, written by vocalist and keyboard player Christine McVie. The song was sung by guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie, and it was a single taken from the band's hit album 'Rumours' (1977).
One of the band's most enduring hits, "Don't Stop" was released as the third single from 'Rumours', peaking at 3 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 in October 1977. In the UK, "Don't Stop" followed "Go Your Own Way" as the second single from the album and peaked at No. 32.
Music and concept
"Don't Stop" has been described musically as a pop rock song. It reflects Christine McVie's feelings after her separation from Fleetwood Mac's bass guitarist, John McVie, after eight years of marriage. "'Don't Stop' was just a feeling. It just seemed to be a pleasant revelation to have that 'yesterday's gone'," McVie remembers in 'The Fleetwood Mac Story: Rumours and Lies', "It might have, I guess, been directed more toward John, but I'm just definitely not a pessimist."Brunning, Bob .(2001). 'Rumours and Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Story'. . Retrieved 2 January 2007.
Reception
'Cash Box' said that "Mick Fleetwood and John McVie comprise a deadly rhythm section, especially when they're working with a straight ahead shuffle like this one."
Political significance
The song was the theme music for United States presidential candidate Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, and was played at the 1992 Democratic National Convention during its final night balloon drop. Upon winning the election, Clinton persuaded the group to perform the song for his inaugural ball in 1993.
At the 2000 convention, Clinton ended his speech by saying, "Keep putting people first. Keep building those bridges. And don't stop thinking about tomorrow!" Immediately after the final sentence, the song began playing over the loudspeakers. The song was also played for Clinton's appearances at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 conventions.
Additionally, the song was played at every Conservative Conference since 2013, during David Cameron's tenure as party leader.
Cover versions
* Darren Hanlon covered the song for Australian youth radio station Triple J's Like a Version segment.
* Nina Nesbitt covered the song for the John Lewis advert in 2013 which later on ended up appearing on her album Peroxide.
Personnel
* Christine McVie piano, tack piano, Vox Continental, lead vocals (certain lines on choruses, 2nd verse and fade out)
* Mick Fleetwood drums
* John McVie bass guitar
* Lindsey Buckingham electric guitars, lead vocals (majority of song)
* Stevie Nicks tambourine, backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:1977 singles
Category:Fleetwood Mac songs
Category:Songs written by Christine McVie
Category:Song recordings produced by Ken Caillat
Category:Song recordings produced by Richard Dashut
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Cashbox number-one singles
Category:RPM Top Singles number-one singles
Category:1976 songs
Category:Malefemale vocal duets
Category:Bill Clinton
Category:Political party songs
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