Little Lies

Fleetwood Mac

About Little Lies

"Little Lies" is a song recorded by rock band Fleetwood Mac for their fourteenth studio album Tango in the Night (1987). It was released on 31 August 1987, by Warner Bros. Records, as the third single from Tango in the Night. The song was written by the band's keyboard player and singer, Christine McVie and her then-husband, Eddy Quintela. The lead vocals were performed primarily by McVie, although the chorus of the song featured brief solo passages by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. When released, it reached number one for four weeks on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1987. To date, it is their most recent top-ten hit in the United States. It also hit number five on the UK Singles Chart. It continues to be played on radio stations as a classic hit of the late 1980s, along with "Everywhere" and "Seven Wonders". It was also accompanied by a music video, filmed on a farm, in and around its rustic buildings and fields. The single was also available on the 12" single format, featuring an extended dance version, a dub version and the single's B-side, "Ricky", a non-album track penned by McVie and Buckingham. A limited 12" picture disc was also released in the United Kingdom, and it was also the first Fleetwood Mac single to be issued on the cassette single format. 


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If I could turn the page
In time then I'd rearrange
Just a day or two
Close my, close my, close my eyes

But I couldn't find a way
So I'll settle for one day
To believe in you
Tell me, tell me , tell me lies

Tell me lies
Tell me sweet little lies
(Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies)
Oh, no, no you can't disguise
(You can't disguise, no you can't disguise)
Tell me lies
Tell me sweet little lies

Although I'm not making plans
I hope that you understand
There's a reason why
Close your, close your, close your eyes

No more broken hearts
We're better off apart
Let's give it a try
Tell me, tell me, tell me lies

Tell me lies
Tell me sweet little lies
(Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies)
Oh, no, no you can't disguise
(You can't disguise, no you can't disguise)
Tell me lies
Tell me sweet little lies

If I could turn the page
In time then I'd rearrange
Just a day or two
Close my, close my, close my eyes

But I couldn't find a way
So I'll settle for one day
To believe in you
Tell me, tell me, tell me lies

Tell me lies
Tell me sweet little lies
(Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies)
Oh, no, no you can't disguise
(You can't disguise, no you can't diguise)

Tell me lies
Tell me sweet little lies
(Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies)
Oh, no, no you can't disguise
(You can't disguise, no you can't disguise)
Tell me lies
Tell me sweet little lies
(Tell me, tell me lies)

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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, Eddy Quintela Mendonca

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14 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Little Lies" is one of Fleetwood Mac's most successful songs. It peaked at the number 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and at the number 5 position on the UK Singles Chart.
Release Date & Album
This track is off the 1987 album "Tango in the Night" which is considered by many as the band's best output in the eighties.
Songwriters
"Little Lies" was co-written by band members Christine McVie and her then-husband Eddy Quintela.
Video Uniqueness
The music video for "Little Lies" is unique among Fleetwood Mac videos because it includes all five members of the band’s most famous lineup: Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks.
Added Keyboardist
The recording and the video of "Little Lies" feature Billy Burnette and Rick Vito, who had replaced Buckingham as guitarists in the band.
Genre Classification
This song falls under the genre of pop rock and synth-pop which were popularized during the mid-to-late 1980s.
First for Fleetwood Mac
"Little Lies" was the first track by Fleetwood Mac to have a CD single release in the United States.
Cover Version
In 2003, "Little Lies" was covered by American electronic music duo, The Moog Cookbook, in their debut studio album, Ye Olde Space Bande Play The Classic Rock Hits.
Song Theme
The song deals with the theme of a person denying their feelings for their romantic partner even though these feelings are obvious and real.
Last Top 10 Hit
It became their last top 10 hit in the U.S. as Lindsey Buckingham left the band shortly after the release of the song and album.
Re-release
"Little Lies" was re-released in 2016 by Christine, along with fellow Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, as part of their new band, Buck-Vie. The new version has a more acoustic feel than the original.
Unique Instrumentation
The song features a unique instrumental harmony with a blend of guitar, keyboard, and drums, complemented by the distinctive vocals of Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Tango in the Night," featuring the hit "Little Lies," was nominated for the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988.
Cultural Impact
Despite being released over three decades ago, “Little Lies” is still frequently played on radio stations today, testifying to the song's timeless popularity.

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