Seven Wonders
Fleetwood Mac
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So long ago Certain place Certain time You touched my hand All the way All the way down to Emmeline But if our paths never cross Well, you know I'm sorry but If I live to see the seven wonders I'll make a path to the rainbow's end I'll never live to match the beauty again The rainbow's end So it's hard to find Someone with that kind of intensity You touched my hand I played it cool And you reached out your hand for me But if our paths never cross Well you know I'm sorry but If I live to see the seven wonders I'll make a path to the rainbow's end I'll never live to match the beauty again The rainbow's end So long ago It's a certain time It's a certain place You touched my hand and you smiled All the way back you held out your hand If I hope and I pray Ooh it might work out someday If I live to see the seven wonders I'll make a path to the rainbow's end I'll never live to match the beauty again If I live to see the seven wonders I'll make a path to the rainbow's end I'll never live to match the beauty again If I live to see the seven wonders I'll make a path to the rainbow's end I'll never live to match the beauty again
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Written by: Sandy Stewart, Stephanie Nicks
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Association"Seven Wonders" is one of the memorable tracks from Fleetwood Mac's fourteenth studio album, Tango in the Night, which was released in 1987.
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Song CreationSongwriting credits for "Seven Wonders" went to Sandy Stewart and Stevie Nicks. However, the original demo was written and performed by Stewart.
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Chart SuccessThe track made it to the 19th spot in the coveted Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States shortly after its release. It additionally reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Television AppearanceThe song gained renewed popularity after it was featured in the third season of the American TV series "American Horror Story: Coven" in 2013, almost 26 years after its original release.
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Live PerformancesRemarkably, Fleetwood Mac did not perform "Seven Wonders" live in concert until 2013, during their extended tour. This performance was also subsequently released as part of the band's Live in Boston album.
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Nicks' Story Behind the SongStevie Nicks has mentioned in interviews that the lyrics she sings are actually slightly incorrect. She lost her demo copy of the song during the writing process and had to rewrite some parts from memory, which resulted in some minor changes.
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Limited ReleaseThe track was only released as a single in the United States, UK, and Australia. This was a selective strategy given by the record company which contrasted with the previous releases from the album that were distributed globally.
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Last Top 10 Hit UK"Seven Wonders" was the last song by Fleetwood Mac to reach the top 10 on the UK's singles chart, where it peaked at number 5.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Seven Wonders" was directed by acclaimed music and commercial director Matt Mahurin. His signature style is seen through the use of shadowy, expressionistic imagery in the video.
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Emotional ConnectionStevie Nicks previously mentioned that "Seven Wonders" holds a special place in her heart, associating it with the moment she rekindled her friendship with Christine McVie during their live performance in 2013.
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