{"product_id":"fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-50-years-the-great-albums-1","title":"Fleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years (The Great Albums)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the untold stories behind Fleetwood Mac’s masterpiece album in this expertly written and beautifully presented deep dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in February 1977, Rumours transformed Fleetwood Mac from a veteran British-American rock act into a global phenomenon. On the album’s 50th anniversary, music journalist Andrea Swensson revisits the creation of this cultural landmark through insightful writing and more than 200 photographs and pieces of memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracing a tale of heartbreak, harmony, and enduring brilliance, this richly illustrated volume explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Fleetwood Mac’s evolution before 1977 – from the Peter Green blues years to the Buckingham-Nicks era that made history\u003cbr\u003e * The making of Rumours – recording at the Record Plant and the tension-fueled sessions that birthed classics like “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop,” and “The Chain,” as well as the concurrent Universal Amphitheater shows in August 1976\u003cbr\u003e * Track-by-track insights – thoughtful and knowledgeable examination of the songs captures the album’s musical and emotional depth\u003cbr\u003e * The band’s legacy – in addition to the reunion tours and accolades, Swensson underscores how Fleetwood Mac’s personal drama, artistry, and chemistry turned private pain into universal songs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the book covers the tour to support Rumours and sidebars address topics like the album artwork, later reissues, and each individual member. Presented as a slipcased hardcover, this is both a visual celebration and a comprehensive chronicle of an album that continues to define pop-rock perfection half a century later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of rock history, design, and storytelling, Fleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years is an essential tribute to the music, the musicians, and the myths behind one of the greatest records ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock’s most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon, Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run, Prince and Purple Rain, Queen \u0026amp; A Night at the Opera, Run-DMC and Raising Hell, The Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia, and Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years … with more to come!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751306805419,"sku":"9780760399378","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3732\/9579\/files\/9780760399378_be2e8332-3dc7-4cb1-a968-3eb921d47a47.jpg?v=1788607755","url":"https:\/\/notjustbooks.com.au\/products\/fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-50-years-the-great-albums-1","provider":"Not Just Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}