In the Back of My Mind

Fleetwood Mac

About In the Back of My Mind

"In the Back of My Mind" is a single released in 1990 by British-American band Fleetwood Mac from their album Behind the Mask. The song was lifted as the second single for select European markets but only had a minor impact in the United Kingdom, peaking at No. 58. It was not released in the United States, where "Hard Feelings" was released as the second single instead. Both singles were cowritten by Billy Burnette, one of the guitarists drafted in to replace Lindsey Buckingham.  


Year:
1992
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Well I try and I try
You can't forget her
Can't run, can't hide
When you remember

Nights that won't fade away
Yea fade away
Well I still go crazy
When you hear her name

Feels like you just left today
And it drives you insane
But you keep holding on
Yeah holding on

In the back of my mind
You live all the time
In the back of my mind
In the back of my mind

Every night, every day
That's where you still play
In the back of my mind
When I close my eyes

You can still touch her
And I fantasize
She's still your lover
When I wake up I see

The only place you'll be
I know where you'll be
In the back of my mind
You live all the time

In the back of my mind
In the back of my mind
Every night, every day
That's where you still play

In the back of my mind
I remember your eyes burning bright
Like we touched the summer sun
I can see your shadow standing there

On the streets where we used to run
Remember
In the back of my mind
You live all the time

In the back of my mind
In the back of my mind
Every night, every day
That's where you still play

In the back of my mind
In the back of my mind
You live all the time

In the back of my mind
In the back of my mind

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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: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON

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20 facts about this song

Album Release
The song "In the Back of My Mind" is a part of the 15th studio album "Behind the Mask" by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, launched in 1990.
Song Authorship
Billy Burnette and David Malloy co-wrote "In the Back of My Mind."
Vocal Performances
The track is distinct in that band member Billy Burnette provides the lead vocals. Burnette was hired to replace Lindsey Buckingham after his departure from the band in 1987.
Album Reception
The album "Behind the Mask" peaked at No.18 in the US and was certified gold for selling over half a million copies.
Video Version
A unique video version of the song, which is lengthier than the album's version, was featured in the band's 1990 video release "Behind the Mask."
Final Album with Christine McVie
Christine McVie, a major contributing member since 1970, decided this would be her last full-length studio album with Fleetwood Mac.
Audience Reception
Despite the mixed critical reception to the album, many fans enjoyed the song “In the Back of My Mind” for its emotional depth and raw vocal delivery.
Career Transition
This album signaled the start of a transition for Fleetwood Mac, as they moved away from their well-known members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. The song, along with the rest of the album, represents this change in the band's history.
Song Themes
Like much of Fleetwood Mac's music, "In the Back of My mind" explores themes of love, loss, and longing.
Music Style
The track is infused with the band's characteristic blend of rock and pop, and it includes a distinctive keyboard riff that adds to the song's depth.
Song Creation
"In The Back Of My Mind" was created by the hugely successful British-American band Fleetwood Mac. The song is a part of their 15th studio album, "Behind the Mask".
Album Detail
"Behind the Mask" was released in 1990 and "In the Back of My Mind" is the ninth track on the album.
Song Duration
This soft rock tune has a duration of 7 minutes and 2 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the "Behind the Mask" album.
Songwriter Credit
The song was written by band member Christine McVie, one of the longest-standing members of Fleetwood Mac.
Vocal Credits
"In the Back of My Mind" is sung by Billy Burnette. Billy Burnette was a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1987 to 1995 and isn't as well-known as other band members, but contributed significantly during this period.
Music Genre
The song is categorised as pop-rock with a hint of soft rock. Fleetwood Mac is renowned for their unique mix of rock and pop genres.
Album Sales
The album "Behind the Mask" reached number 1 in the UK and was certified Gold by the BPI. It reached number 18 in the US and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Album Contribution
While the song "In the Back of My Mind" was not a single, it contributed to the overall success of the album, which went Gold on both sides of the Atlantic.
Fleetwood Mac Line Up Changes
"Behind the Mask," the album featuring "In the Back of My Mind," is the only studio album by Fleetwood Mac on which neither Lindsey Buckingham nor Peter Green feature as guitarist.
Tour Performance
This song was performed during the Fleetwood Mac "Behind the Mask" world tour in 1990. It features a distinctive guitar solo from Rick Vito towards the end of the track.

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