Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac

Album: Tango In The Night (1987)

Charted: 4 14

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"Everywhere" is far from the biggest hit for Fleetwood Mac, but it's one of their most enduring songs because it's so darn singable. It was written and sung by Christine McVie, who had an extraordinary pop sensibility. Her bandmate Stevie Nicks would write mysterious, mystical songs like "Rhiannon" and "Gold Dust Woman," but McVie kept it down to earth with straightforward love songs like "Everywhere" and "You Make Loving Fun." Their distinct styles gave the band a unique musical texture.
In this song, Christine McVie describes the feeling of falling in giddy love, that kind that makes your friends wonder why you've been acting peculiarly. This feeling doesn't need many words to convey; the chorus gets the point across with just these lines:

Oh I...
I want to be with you everywhere

McVie was likely in love when she wrote it - she married Eddy Quintela (like her, a keyboard player) while they were working on the album (they split in 2003).
The glistening backing track on "Everywhere" is largely the work of Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, who co-produced the Tango In The Night album with Richard Dashut. Buckingham could coax lots of unusual sounds out of his guitar, and by this time, he also had Fairlight synthesizer he could use for sampling. According to Jon Pareles, who covered the album for Rolling Stone, Buckingham incorporated toy pianos and zithers into the mix.
Fleetwood Mac started recording Tango In The Night in late 1985 after Christine McVie pulled in Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie to play on her cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love" that was used in the 1986 movie A Fine Mess. Stevie Nicks joined the sessions later. The band hadn't worked together since 1982, when they wrapped up the tour for their Mirage album.

"Everywhere," released in November 1987, was the fourth single from the album, following "Big Love," "Seven Wonders," and another Christine McVie composition, "Little Lies."
The music video, directed by Alex Proyas, is based on the poem The Highwayman and follows the story of a traveler in love with the landlord's daughter. It got a lot of spins on VH1, which went on the air in 1985. >>>
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Chris - Leeds, England
The song re-entered the Top 20 of the UK Singles Chart in March 2013 after it soundtracked an advert for the UK cell phone provider 3. The commercial features some Shetland Ponies performing a variety of dance moves to the song.
Niall Horan and Anne-Marie recorded a cover as the official UK 2021 Children In Need charity single. An all-star backing band joins them. Members include:

Yungblud: bass guitar
Ed Sheeran: acoustic guitar
Griff: keyboards
Lewis Capaldi: tambourine

Niall Horan and Anne-Marie previously paired to record "Our Song" for Anne-Marie's Therapy album.

Their version peaked at #23 on the UK singles chart.
Chevrolet used this song in a 2022 commercial for its electric vehicles. In the spot, happy people sing along to it as they go "everywhere" in their EVs. One of the guys singing along is the actor/presenter Terrence J, longtime host of the BET show 106 & Park.
The song shows up in a 2024 commercial for Paypal where a very enthusiastic Will Ferrell sings it as "I want to pay with you everywhere."

Comments: 11

Pami from Huntsville AlMy husband recently passed away. But this song so appropriately defines our relationship. We went everywhere together and I wouldn't trade any of those precious moments for all the money in the world.
Janet Sherrell from Vancouver, WaThis song has a special place in my heart. When my son was 4 years old (now 37) I overheard him singing along with this song while in the car (the Tango in the Night CD was overplayed in my player, LOL!). Instead of singing "everywhere", he thought the lyric was "Thrifway" which was a local chain grocery store. I could just see his young brain imagining a couple enjoying grocery shopping together. I still say, "Thriftway" when singing along to this tune.
Jennifer from TampaMy first memory of this was when I went on my first date with my late husband who I worked with in emergency management. This song came over the speakers as we were reminiscing about those days. I couldn't help but think of how I enjoyed his company so much then and how much I was enjoying it that night. Between the song playing and the gin and tonic serving as my cheerleaders, I took a chance and held the menu up to keep anyone from seeing us, I went in for a kiss. Yes, he reciprocated. He told me later on that his toes curled up (in a good way) when it happened. Now, everytime I hear the song, I have the biggest smile in my heart. Requiem en pace, my darling dragon (aka Steve) ????
John from An AreaDoes anyone know where that video was filmed ?
Jeff from Kingston, TnOne of my favorite songs by Fleetwood Mac. I read somewhere that Stevie was not available to due the lead because of personal issues. Her background vocals were added later.
Larry from Coral Springs, FlThis is one of my top most liked songs.
Fred from Laurel, MdWell, the lyrics alone give absolutely no hint of any connection to the poem "The Highwayman" (Alfred Noyes, 1907), but I can certainly imagine basing the video on it, not having seen it myself. Now I'm gonna have to hunt for it. BTW, The Highwayman has been put to music, probably more than once, but the one I know of is wonderful and is by Loreena McKennitt on her album, "The Book of Secrets" (1997). She omits 3 of the original 17 stanzas, and with the first of the 3, drops the character whose actions sort of explain how the redcoats knew where and when to ambush the highwayman. But just hearing the song without having the poem to compare it to, you'd never miss that aspect of the story, and it's still a v-e-r-y long song at 10:21!
Constance from Dallas, TxThis is one of my favorite fleetwood mac songs. This song to me is about being straight up sprung, in love, head over heads, or crazt in love to want to be with someone everywhere. I understand that feeling because i was once in love like that. Great song Christine!
Annabelle from Eugene, OrIs that windchimes in the beginning and the bridge of the song? Whatever it is, it sounds pretty interesting!
Sara Mackenzie from Middle Of Nowhere, Flgreat song, but it's kinda like, she's in luv with someone, wants to be with them everywhere (hence "i want to be with you everywhere") but at the same time, doesn't want to tell anyone and calls out their name in secret, so to say ("calling out your name...")
Rick from Humboldt, Iahaha on the dance she plays marracas while singing this song

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