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This album is an adaptation ofBuckingham Nicks, which is this lost album that presagesFleetwood Mac.
Could you share a bit about the story of what that record is?
It was a very ambitious album that the two of them made when they were together.
Theres not a single measure on this album thats not trying to impress you with some interesting studio move.
The way the production was in 73 was, was a little, you know, heavy-handed, perhaps.
I identify with it in the sense of theyre young.
Madison Cunningham:I relate to that, too, in a lot of ways.
Madison, is there a song on this record for you that captures this youthful quality?
:The first song that really grabbed my attention was Long Distance Winner.
It sounded immediately like something Andrew and I would have written, especially the first three chords.
We were honestly trying to figure out how playful to be with it.
Im actually curious: Andrew, how did you end up emotionally relating to the songs?
:You were definitely going through something.
I was more just worried about getting sued.
:[Laughs] Thats sweet.
You were going through something, too.
:I mean, I was just trying to relax into it.
The whole time I was wondering,Why are we doing this?
:Its tricky because we couldnt rewrite any lyrics, so our moves were few.
They were really important as to what they were going to be.
This is obviously not a Fleetwood Macapproved project.
It doesnt need to be.
:My concern was, we didnt quite know why it was out of print.
What did you learn in the process?
:Uh, absolutely nothing.
[Laughs]
A.B.
:I learned that theres some very vague legal language that made me a little nervous.
But its all good.
Youre allowed to cover whatever you want.
Working on any material that is Fleetwood Macrelated is in relationship to their complex relationships.
How did approaching this material affect your own artistic partnership?
It was really emotional.
What do you two think is the enduring appeal of Fleetwood Mac?
:Great melodic songwriting.
And her songs are like,And you love only the tallest trees.
Its like a conversation or argument between two lovers.
Together, they make up the full range of how it’s possible for you to live.
:Obviously Fleetwood Mac was many things, but I think Stevie is also just has an unforgettable voice.
Nobody sounds like her.
I just heard Dreams the other night, and I jokingly said, Oh, not Dreams again.
And I think they really found what it means to be classic.
