Don't Stop
Fleetwood Mac, Ken Caillat, Richard Dashut
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If you wake up and don't want to smile If it takes just a little while Open your eyes and look at the day You'll see things in a different way Don't stop thinking about tomorrow Don't stop, it'll soon be here It'll be, better than before Yesterday's gone, yesterday's gone Why not think about times to come? And not about the things that you've done If your life was bad to you Just think what tomorrow will do Don't stop thinking about tomorrow Don't stop, it'll soon be here It'll be, better than before, Yesterday's gone, yesterday's gone All I want is to see you smile If it takes just a little while I know you don't believe that it's true I never meant any harm to you Don't stop thinking about tomorrow Don't stop, it'll soon be here It'll be, better than before, Yesterday's gone, yesterday's gone Don't stop thinking about tomorrow Don't stop, it'll soon be here It'll be, better than before Yesterday's gone, yesterday's gone Ooh, don't you look back Ooh, don't you look back Ooh, don't you look back Ooh, don't you look back
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Written by: Christine McVie
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11 facts about this song
Song Structure"Don't Stop" is one of the few songs by Fleetwood Mac that features both Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie on lead vocals.
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Album AppearanceThe song is featured on the band's 1977 hit album, "Rumours," which is Fleetwood Mac's most successful release, with over 40 million copies sold worldwide.
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Inspiration Behind the SongChristine McVie wrote "Don't Stop" as an effort to maintain a positive attitude after her divorce from band member John McVie.
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Release & Chart Performance"Don't Stop" was released as a single and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Musical StyleThe song is recognized for its optimistic lyrics and upbeat piano-driven rock sound, characteristics of pop music in the 1970s.
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Political Affiliation"Don't Stop" was used by Bill Clinton in his successful 1992 presidential campaign and played when he took the stage at the Democratic National Convention. The band even reunited to perform the song at his inauguration.
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LegacyRolling Stone magazine placed it at number 489 in their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Don't Stop," including Elton John and indie rock band Guster.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a staple in the band's live performances and was even performed at the 1998 Grammy Awards where Fleetwood Mac were honored as MusiCares Person of the Year.
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AdaptationsThe song was adapted into a children's book by Christine McVie published by Smiley Books in 2020, with the song's lyrics accompanied by illustrations.
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Behind the SongwritingEven though the song was inspired by Christine's decision to move on from her failed marriage, John McVie had to play bass on the song, making it a testament to the professionalism in spite of their personal problems.
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