Fleetwood Mac - Gypsy Live 1982 Mirage Tour

Noticed this video of HBO is deleted from Youtube so I thought Id upload this great, almost raw version of Gypsy, one of my favourite FM songs. I love this one!

Great to see Stevie in pink, suits her well. She had gone through a lot of shit before this tour started, and you can tell from the emotion that comes through her singing.

Gotta love Lindsey's solo starting at 3.37

Gypsy....one of the many songs written by Stevie Nicks that can provoke so many different emotions from each listener. This song was originally written for her solo LP Bella Donna, but was later used for the Fleetwood Mac album released in 1982 named Mirage. "I think 'Gypsy' was one of my best collaborations ever with Stevie.....in terms of what I do for Stevie as far as arrangement and things go. I think that was one of the most effective pieces we've ever done" states Lindsey Buckingham (Guitar World 9/97). Whether it is the mysterious words or the sensual melody, this song captures the hearts of many, and can easily be seen as one of her best songs. Stevie has stated many times that her songs are her innermost feelings and represent things that are happening in her life. When one really listens to the words in Gypsy, we are learning a little more about this special woman and her true spirit.

Written by stevie nicks.

So Im back, to the velvet underground
Back to the floor, that I love
To a room with some lace and paper flowers
Back to the gypsy that I was
To the gypsy... that I was

And it all comes down to you
Well, you know that it does
Well, lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice
Ah, and it lights up the night
And you see your gypsy
You see your gypsy

To the gypsy that remains faces freedom with a little fear
I have no fear, I have only love
And if I was a child
And the child was enough
Enough for me to love
Enough to love

She is dancing away from me now
She was just a wish
She was just a wish
And a memory is all that is left for you now
You see your gypsy
You see your gypsy

Lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice
And it all comes down to you

And it all comes down to you

Lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice
And it all comes down to you

I still see your bright eyes, bright eyes
And it all comes down to you
I still see your bright eyes, bright eyes
And it all comes down to you

I still see your bright eyes, bright eyes
(she was just a wish)
(she was just a wish)
And it all comes down to you

Lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice
And it all comes down to you

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[nfd24norf]

Stevie made it on raw talent. These days half the singers dont write their own lyrics or even know how to play an instrument. They rely on electronic voice enhancement to make up for what they lackin talent. Few of todays performers will still be able to sell out an arena in 40 years. Stevie is in a league of her own.

PS You cant spell crap without rap !!!!

[machutasty]

Such a great song...added bonus of having the greatest guitar solo of all time at the end

[025micky]

reason why you shouldn't sing while on hardcore drugs

[025micky]

i love gypsy but i have to admit that stevie sounds HORRIBLE in this performance!! she was probably on drugs and was not focusing on how she sounded.

[redletter2008]

@bwdrums1 Proud Yank here! Though I have always admired the UK and the musical contributions of the British people. Fleetwood Mac is a delightful combination of Anglo-American talent. A base of British blues accented and augmented by California mysticism by two rocking free spirits. IMO, only the Beatles surpassed the chemistry of FM. Great personalities only surpassed by the music of the group as a whole. Chris' departure diluted that chemistry, though the 4-some is still potent.

[bwdrums1]

@redletter2008 It's great to hear your opinion, your breadth of knowledge about the Mac is deeper than mine. Are you Brittish (I'm American)? There seems to be a sensitivity with regard to Buckingham and Nicks. If so, how do you feel about the Bob Welch era ? Thanks.

[redletter2008]

@bwdrums1 I did like The Dance version. Stevie's voice was changing at this time ('82). She's still trying to master the lower register & there is an awkwardness (IMO) to her Mirage tour vocals. I still love her voice here. Much better than the Rock A Little to Street Angel vocal period (painful). Stevie rarely ignored Lindsey (seemingly staring at him constantly), but pretty much acted like the 3 FM Brits were invisible. I never liked how she completely ignored Chris on stage. Rude.

[bwdrums1]

@redletter2008 Man, I think this sounds great. I love the tone of Lindsey's guitar, the melody that he plucks out, and how it sits on Chritine's bed of Hammond. It's got a great fell to me. Just my opinion. I also love the Lindsey/Stevie drama, they don't even acknowledge that the other is even on the stage !!

[CleanseTheSoul]

CAMERAMAN, Y U NO FOCUS ON GUITAR DURING SOLO!!!

[Riconnaissance]

She almost didn't make it because she was snorting a line backstage...

[gekjbr67]

I will always love you,Stevie

[arkadiem]

she sounds great in the studio album....

she sounds awful here.