Blue Letter
Fleetwood Mac
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It was a blue letter She wrote to me It's silver words she told want to be on the road to paradise I want to lover who don't get old. Do I read a message in your eyes You want to love to stay another night Baby when your day goes down I won't be waitin' around for you. For every voice you've ever heard There's a thousand without a word Redbird, don't say you told me so Just give me one more song to go. Do I read a message in your eyes You want to love to stay another night Baby when you day goes down I won't be waitin' around for you.
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Written by: RICHARD LEE CURTIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
OriginFleetwood Mac's "Blue Letter" was included in their 1975 self-titled album, which was their 10th studio album. It is a melodic rock classic that contributed to the band’s early success post their reinvention with a new line-up.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Michael Curtis and Richard Curtis. Surprisingly, it is one of the few songs on the "Fleetwood Mac" album not penned by a member of the band.
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Cover Versions"Blue Letter" was later covered by the American band The Screamin Cheetah Wheelies on their 1993 self-titled debut album.
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Lead VocalsThe song is sung by band member Lindsey Buckingham, with Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie providing the harmonizing and backing vocals.
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Live Performances"Blue Letter" was frequently performed live during Fleetwood Mac's 1975 tour, but it gradually became less frequent in the set lists and eventually was left out of their touring repertoire entirely.
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Album SuccessThe "Fleetwood Mac" album, housing the "Blue Letter" song, marked the start of a more commercially successful era for the band, reaching number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
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Transition Track"Blue Letter" is seen as a transition track on the album. It features the soft rock, easy-listening style attributed to the older Fleetwood Mac, while also providing a hint of the pop-influenced sound that would become the band's signature in its later work.
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Guitar Work"Blue Letter" is notable for the splendid guitar work. Lindsey Buckingham's diverse guitar techniques give the song an added layer of sophistication and musical depth.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Blue Letter" speak about the frustration and angst of a lover who is not receiving the attention or respect that they desire. It's a classic theme of unrequited love placed in a modern pop-rock song.
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Reissues"Blue Letter" was reissued in 2004 and 2018 along with the rest of the "Fleetwood Mac" album, allowing it to reach a new generation of listeners.
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