Don't Stop

Fleetwood Mac

About Don't Stop

"Don't Stop" is a song by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, written by vocalist and keyboard player Christine McVie. Sung by guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and McVie, it was a single taken from the band's 1977 hit album, Rumours. It is one of the band's most enduring hits, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard singles chart. In the UK market, "Don't Stop" followed "Go Your Own Way" as the second single from Rumours and peaked at No. 32. In the US, it was the third single released, and peaked at No. 3 in October 1977. 


Year:
2001
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If you wake up and don't want to smile
If it take 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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Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood. Despite band founder Peter Green naming the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, appeared on all but two albums, either as a member or as a session musician. She also supplied the artwork for the album Kiln House. more »

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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.
Album Appearance
The 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.
Inspiration Behind the Song
Christine McVie wrote "Don't Stop" as an effort to maintain a positive attitude after her divorce from band member John McVie.
Release & Chart Performance
"Don't Stop" was released as a single and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
Musical Style
The song is recognized for its optimistic lyrics and upbeat piano-driven rock sound, characteristics of pop music in the 1970s.
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.
Legacy
Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 489 in their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Don't Stop," including Elton John and indie rock band Guster.
Live Performances
The 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.
Adaptations
The 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.
Behind the Songwriting
Even 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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