Posted on 03/17/2023 9:16:33 AM PDT by simpson96
"Second Hand News" is the first track off of the album Rumours. According to author Jacob Hoye, its opening lines "I know there's nothing to say/Someone has taken my place" set the mood for the entire album. "Second Hand News" is one of several songs on Rumours that reflects the breakup of Lindsey Buckingham and bandmate Stevie Nicks. In it, he sings that he doesn't trust his lover and can't live with her, but he can't live without her either.
According to Buckingham, the song incorporates Scottish and Irish folk song influences. Buckingham originally introduced the song to the band on the guitar without any lyrics, with the working title of "Strummer."
"Second Hand News" by Fleetwood Mac (1977)
Great post. Very underrated Fleetwood Mac tune!
Honestly, it’s one of my favorites from Fleetwood Mac.
The sing title is only mentioned at the very end.
Same thing with “You Make Loving Fun”.
They were all talented, but I think Buckingham was the creative genius of the group.
Any tune from Rumours transports me back to a favorite time...
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