Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
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Why don't you ask him if he's going to stay? Why don't you ask him if he's going away? Why don't you tell me what's going on? Why don't you tell me who's on the phone? Why don't you ask him what's going on? Why don't you ask him who's the latest on his throne? Don't say that you love me! Just tell me that you want me! Tusk! Just say that you want me Just tell me that you Tusk! Tusk! Tusk!
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Written by: Lindsey Buckingham
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Album CostThe "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.
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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.
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USC Marching Band ParticipationThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tusk" was filmed at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and features the USC Marching Band.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unconventional style, "Tusk" reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number six on the UK Singles Chart.
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Lengthy Recording ProcessThe song's recording process was lengthy and unconventional, with parts recorded in numerous locations including Dodger Stadium and various studios.
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Lindsey Buckingham's RoleBand 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.
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Album ArtworkThe 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.
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Live PerformedWhen performed live, "Tusk" often acts as a show piece, frequently featuring local marching bands on stage.
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Cover VersionsNumerous 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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