Second Hand News
Fleetwood Mac
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I know there's nothing to say Someone has taken my place When times go bad When times go rough Won't you lay me down in tall grass And let me do my stuff I know I got nothin' on you I know there's nothing to do When times go bad And you can't get enough Won't you lay me down in the tall grass And let me do my stuff One thing I think you should know I ain't gonna miss you when you go Been down so long I've been tossed around enough Awh couldn't you just Let me go down and do my stuff I know you're hopin' to find Someone who's gonna give you piece of mind When times go bad When times go rough Won't you lay me down in tall grass And let me do my stuff I'm just second hand news I'm just second hand news yeah I'm just second hand news I'm just second hand news yeah I'm just second hand news I'm just second hand news yeah I'm just second hand news I'm just second hand news yeah, yeah Yeah
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Written by: Lindsey Buckingham
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9 facts about this song
Songwriting and Inspiration"Second Hand News" was written by Lindsey Buckingham during the tumultuous period when both of Fleetwood Mac's long-term relationships were imploding. The song was his reaction to his breakup with fellow band member, Stevie Nicks.
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Album FeatureThe song appears as the opening track on the 1977 Grammy-winning album “Rumours”, one of Fleetwood Mac's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums.
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Instrumentation and Song StructureBuckingham provided both vocals and guitar for "Second Hand News". The song has been noted for its distinctive guitar riff, layered vocals, and the rhythmic slap of a specially treated Naugahyde chair for percussion.
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Production and RecordingKen Caillat and Richard Dashut served as the co-producers for "Second Hand News" along with Fleetwood Mac. The song was recorded during 1976 at the Record Plant in Sausalito, California.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Second Hand News" was never released as a single, it has become a radio staple and is one of Fleetwood Mac’s most popular songs. The album “Rumours” topped the US Billboard 200 chart for 31 non-consecutive weeks and reached number one in various countries around the world.
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Legacy and Interpretation"Second Hand News" has become one of Fleetwood Mac's most enduring songs. It is interpreted as Lindsey Buckingham's defiant response to his break-up, with a joyful, catchy melody used in deliberate contrast to the lyrics about second-hand rejection.
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Live PerformancesIn live performances, Buckingham would often introduce the song as "the latest hit single from Mick Fleetwood," amusing audiences since Mick Fleetwood was the band's drummer, not typically a lead vocalist or songwriter.
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Cover VersionsSeveral notable artists have covered "Second Hand News", including Tonic, Matchbox Twenty and the Goo Goo Dolls. These versions of the song often showcase a more rock-oriented sound compared to the pop-folk original.
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Impact on Music and CultureThe song and the album “Rumours” have both significantly influenced popular music. They represent a high water mark for 1970s rock-pop and have been recognized for their impact on a wide range of musical genres.
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