Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

About Tusk

"Tusk" is a song by Fleetwood Mac from the 1979 double LP of the same name. The song peaked at number eight in the United States for three weeks, reached number six in the United Kingdom (where it was certified Silver for sales of over 250,000 copies), number five in Canada and number three in Australia. It was one of the first songs to be released using a digital mixdown from an original analog source. The single was released with two different picture sleeves in many territories: The first featured the black and white picture of producer/engineer Ken Caillat's dog Scooter snapping at a trouser leg, the same as that used for the album cover, whilst the second featured a plain cover with the same font as the album cover but without the dog picture. A limited promotional 12-inch version, featuring mono and stereo versions, was also released to US radio stations. A slightly different mix of the track appeared on the retrospective four-disc compilation 25 Years – The Chain in 1992. 


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1988
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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

Release Information
"Tusk" was released by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac on October 19, 1979, as the title track of their 12th studio album.
Album Cost
The "Tusk" album was the most expensive rock album ever made at the time of its release. The total cost of production was reportedly around $1 million.
Song's Style
"Tusk" is noted for its experimental style, influenced by punk and New Wave, which was a departure from the band's usual pop rock sound.
USC Marching Band Participation
The University of Southern California's Marching Band was featured in the song. The band's inclusion was the idea of the song's composer and producer, Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood.
Music Video
The music video for "Tusk" was filmed at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and features the USC Marching Band.
Chart Performance
Despite its unconventional style, "Tusk" reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number six on the UK Singles Chart.
Lengthy Recording Process
The song's recording process was lengthy and unconventional, with parts recorded in numerous locations including Dodger Stadium and various studios.
Lindsey Buckingham's Role
Band member Lindsey Buckingham played a significant role in the creation of "Tusk". Aside from being the main vocalist of the song, he also contributed by playing the guitar and percussion.
Album Artwork
The cover art of the "Tusk" album depicts a stylized version of the tusk of an elephant, which is a direct reference to the title track.
Live Performed
When performed live, "Tusk" often acts as a show piece, frequently featuring local marching bands on stage.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Tusk", including Camper Van Beethoven and The USC Trojan Marching Band, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers during live performances.

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