Go Your Own Way

Fleetwood Mac

About Go Your Own Way

"Go Your Own Way" is a song by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac from their eleventh studio album Rumours (1977). It was released as the album's first single in December 1976 on both sides of the Atlantic. Written and sung by Lindsey Buckingham, it became the band's first top ten hit in the United States. The album spawned three additional top ten singles, including the band's sole US number one hit, "Dreams". Propelled by the success of its four top ten singles, Rumours spent a total of 31 weeks at number one. By 2012, the album had sold over 40 million units worldwide, 20 million of which were from the US alone. Recorded in three separate studios, the track was developed over a period of four months. Like most tracks off Rumours, none of the instruments were recorded live together; the tracks were instead completed through a series of overdubs. Lyrically, "Go Your Own Way" is a breakup song, specifically directed at Buckingham's bandmate and former lover, Stevie Nicks."Go Your Own Way" has been well received by music critics, and is regarded by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest rock songs of all time. 


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1977
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Loving you
Isn't the right thing to do
How can I ever change things
That I feel

If I could
Maybe I'd give you my world
How can I
When you won't take it from me

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way

Tell me why
Everything turned around
Packing up
Shacking up is all you want to do

If I could
Baby I'd give you my world
Open up
Everything's waiting for you

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day

You can go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way

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Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood. Despite band founder Peter Green naming the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, appeared on all but two albums, either as a member or as a session musician. She also supplied the artwork for the album Kiln House. more »

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Written by: Lindsey Buckingham

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Go Your Own Way" was written by Lindsey Buckingham during a vacation in Florida. He had started the song on a 1976 tour and completed it after the tour was done.
Album Placement
This song is the opening track on their 1977 album "Rumours", which is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, with critical acclaim and commercial success.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Buckingham's complicated relationship with Stevie Nicks, his bandmate and girlfriend at the time. The lyrics reflect their heated arguments and ongoing drama.
Release Date
"Go Your Own Way" was released as a single in December 1976 in the United States and February 1977 in the United Kingdom.
Commercial Achievements
The track reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 38 in the UK charts.
Recording Process
The song's recording process was marked by tension and disagreement among the band members. Buckingham's requests for specific percussive sounds and sophisticated layering in the guitar section were, in part, the root of the tension.
Music Style
It is characterized by a four on the floor rhythm, a common beat structure in disco, although the rest of the track is rooted in more traditional rock elements.
Distinctive Aspect
One of the most distinctive aspects of "Go Your Own Way" is the vocal layering in its chorus. Despite years of infighting, Fleetwood Mac were still able to harmonize beautifully.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a variety of artists, including The Cranberries and Boy George, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
Accolades
"Go Your Own Way" has been listed on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and is often held up as a perfect example of the kind of personal yet universal songwriting that defined Fleetwood Mac's most successful period.
Music Video
A music video for the song was directed by Michael Collins and features the band performing at Soundstage studios in Los Angeles.

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