Walk a Thin Line
Fleetwood Mac
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(Written by Lindsey Buckingham) I seen so many things that make me wonder But sometimes it's hard to tell I said, "Take your time" But no one was listenin' I walk a thin line They told me that I never would recover Still some say they knew me well I said "Stay by my side" But no one said nothin' I walk a thin line And I said "Please toe the line" But no one said nothin' I walk a thin line And I said "Fate takes time" But no one was listenin' I walk a thin line
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Written by: LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM
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10 facts about this song
Album"Walk a Thin Line" is a track from Fleetwood Mac's iconic 1979 album entitled “Tusk.”
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SongwriterThe song was written by Lindsey Buckingham, the group’s lead guitarist and one of its leading vocalists.
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ThemeLike many of Buckingham's songs in the Fleetwood Mac catalog, the lyrics to "Walk a Thin Line" are somewhat cryptic and open to multiple interpretations. They seem to reference personal struggles, conflicts, and relationship issues which are commonly associated with the bands dynamic in the 70's and 80's.
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InstrumentsLindsay Buckingham played almost every instrument on this song including guitar, keyboard, and percussion. He is also the lead vocalist on the track.
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Song style“Walk a Thin Line" is often considered a perfect exemplification of the unique, layered sound that Fleetwood Mac developed on the Tusk album. It is rich and lush, with many different instrumental strands woven together.
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ReceptionAlthough not released as a single, "Walk A Thin Line" has generally been well-received by critics and fans of Fleetwood Mac for its soulful lyrics and melodious music.
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Influence"Walk a Thin Line" has arguably served as a significant influence for a number of alternative rock bands who emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, attesting to its impact on popular music.
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CoversAlthough it has not been covered extensively, indie rock band "She and Him" did feature "Walk a Thin Line" on their 2014 album "Classics."
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Live Performances"Walk a Thin Line" is not regularly a part of Fleetwood Mac's live show setlist but is appreciated deeply by the band's fanbase.
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Album SalesThe Tusk album, which includes "Walk a Thin Line," has been certified double Platinum in the United States, selling over 2 million copies.
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