Little Lies

Zoo Freaks, get ready for some sweet vibes as The Zoo Crew spins "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac from their 1987 album Tango In The Night. This track, written by Christine McVie and her then-husband Eddy Quintela, is a pop-rock gem that hit number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and held the top spot on the Adult Contemporary chart for four weeks. Christine McVie revealed in an interview with MOJO that she penned the song poolside with just a pad and paper, though she noted Quintela’s role in its creation was minimal. The lyrics, which speak of longing and accepting comforting falsehoods, aren’t tied to her personal life with Quintela but could reflect her past relationships, like her divorce from bandmate John McVie or her romance with Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys. The song’s airy, dreamy sound came from a unique recording technique where parts were tracked at half-speed, creating a sparkling high-end when sped up, as engineer Greg Droman explained.

The music video for "Little Lies," directed by Dominic Sena, takes the band to a rustic farm setting, a contrast to their polished city image. Fans on Reddit have speculated it was filmed on Christine McVie’s estate, with some noting Lindsey Buckingham’s playful bike-riding moment as a highlight. Social media buzz, like a post from @bestofstevie on X, reminds us that Tango In The Night was the final studio album for the classic "Rumours five" lineup—Buckingham, Nicks, Fleetwood, and the McVies. The album, originally intended as a Lindsey Buckingham solo project, morphed into a Fleetwood Mac masterpiece, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. A quirky tidbit: during mastering, audio glitches from manual tape splices were left in, with Droman recalling one on "Little Lies" that could be mistaken for a hi-hat but was actually a flaw.

Fleetwood Mac began in London in 1967, founded by guitarist Peter Green, who named the band after drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie. Initially a blues-rock outfit, they scored a UK number-one with the instrumental "Albatross" in 1968. Green’s departure in 1970 marked a shift, and Christine McVie, then Christine Perfect, joined as a keyboardist and vocalist after contributing as a session musician. The band’s transformation into a pop-rock legend came in 1975 when Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined, leading to their self-titled album and the iconic Rumours in 1977, which sold over 40 million copies. Their blend of blues roots, intricate harmonies, and personal drama fueled their rise, making them one of the best-selling bands with over 120 million records sold.

Stay connected with Fleetwood Mac through their Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts for the latest updates. Fans can dive deeper at Fleetwood Mac News or join discussions in the Fleetwood Mac Fans Facebook group and the r/FleetwoodMac Reddit community. For tribute band experiences, check out Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac or Tell Me Lies, both celebrating the band’s timeless magic.