Say You Love Me

Zoo Freaks, get ready to groove with the Zoo Crew as we spin the classic "Say You Love Me" by Fleetwood Mac from their 1975 self-titled album! This catchy love song, written by Christine McVie, was a defining moment for the band. According to Christine, it was one of the first songs rehearsed with new members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, and the magic was instant. She recalled in an interview, “I started playing ‘Say You Love Me’ and fell right into it. I heard this incredible sound, our three voices, and said to myself, ‘Is this me singing?’” The trio’s harmonies gave her goosebumps, a sentiment echoed in a 2022 post by @bucknicksfix, highlighting how this rehearsal marked the band’s new chemistry. The song’s upbeat vibe, with Christine’s electric piano and Buckingham’s banjo-inspired intro in later live versions, made it a live favorite, even performed at their 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Another fun tidbit about "Say You Love Me" is its personal backdrop. Christine wrote it in 1974 at her and John McVie’s Malibu apartment, with a view of the Pacific Ocean, as noted by Mick Fleetwood in a Songfacts interview. At the time, she was married to bassist John McVie, though their marriage ended the following year. Fleetwood praised Christine’s knack for crafting love songs, saying she “always finds such novel ways to say ‘I love you.’” The song’s success, peaking at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, helped the 1975 album sell over eight million copies worldwide. A 2024 post by @DannyDeraney celebrated Christine’s timeless contribution, noting how the song opened the band’s first rehearsal with Nicks and Buckingham, cementing its place in their legacy.

Fleetwood Mac began in London in 1967, founded by guitarist Peter Green, drummer Mick Fleetwood, and bassist John McVie. Named after Fleetwood and McVie, the band started as a British blues outfit, with Green’s soulful guitar and songs like “Albatross” earning them a UK No. 1 hit in 1968. Early members, including slide guitarist Jeremy Fleetwood Mac saw multiple lineup changes, with Christine McVie (then Christine Perfect) joining in 1970 after marrying John McVie. The band’s sound evolved from blues to pop-rock after moving to California in 1974, when Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined, sparking their massive success with the 1975 album. Their official website, fleetwoodmac.com, offers tour updates and merch, while their Facebook and Instagram pages share nostalgic photos and fan tributes. On X, they post about reissues and performances.

Fans can dive deeper at sites like Fleetwood Mac News, which covers tour dates and album updates, or join the Fleetwood Mac Fans Facebook group to connect with fellow Zoo Freaks. The Fleetwood Mac Fan Club is another spot for sharing memories and rare photos. Whether you’re vibing to "Say You Love Me" or exploring their epic discography, Fleetwood Mac’s music keeps the hippie spirit alive for all you Zoo Freaks out there!