Seven Wonders

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About Seven Wonders

"Seven Wonders" is a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac from their fourteenth studio album Tango in the Night (1987). It was released on 29 June 1987, by Warner Bros. Records, as the second single from Tango in the Night. Stevie Nicks performed the lead vocals on the song, written by Sandy Stewart, with contributed lyrics by Nicks. In the song, Nicks remembers a love affair in her past. She sings that even if she should live to see the Seven Wonders of the World, doing so would not compare to the beauty of that romance. The song was also released as a 12" single, which included an extended remix, a dub mix and an instrumental, "Book of Miracles", which later became the track "Juliet" on Nicks' fourth solo studio album The Other Side of the Mirror (1989). A limited edition 12" picture disc version was also released in the United Kingdom. In the accompanying music video, Nicks is singing in the center of a stage with the other members of Fleetwood Mac around her, playing their instruments and contributing vocals. On a background diorama, sketches of the Seven Wonders are pictured, including the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum and the Sphinx. Greek pillars are also placed around the stage. 


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1987
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So long ago
Certain place
Certain time
You touched my hand
All the way
All the way down to Emmeline

But if our paths never cross
Well, you know I'm sorry but

If I live to see the seven wonders
I'll make a path to the rainbow's end
I'll never live to match the beauty again
The rainbow's end

So it's hard to find
Someone with that kind of intensity
You touched my hand I played it cool
And you reached out your hand for me

But if our paths never cross
Well you know I'm sorry but

If I live to see the seven wonders
I'll make a path to the rainbow's end
I'll never live to match the beauty again
The rainbow's end

So long ago
It's a certain time
It's a certain place
You touched my hand and you smiled
All the way back you held out your hand
If I hope and I pray
Ooh it might work out someday

If I live to see the seven wonders
I'll make a path to the rainbow's end
I'll never live to match the beauty again

If I live to see the seven wonders
I'll make a path to the rainbow's end
I'll never live to match the beauty again

If I live to see the seven wonders
I'll make a path to the rainbow's end
I'll never live to match the beauty again

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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: Sandy Stewart, Stephanie Nicks

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10 facts about this song

Album Association
"Seven Wonders" is one of the memorable tracks from Fleetwood Mac's fourteenth studio album, Tango in the Night, which was released in 1987.
Song Creation
Songwriting credits for "Seven Wonders" went to Sandy Stewart and Stevie Nicks. However, the original demo was written and performed by Stewart.
Chart Success
The track made it to the 19th spot in the coveted Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States shortly after its release. It additionally reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Television Appearance
The song gained renewed popularity after it was featured in the third season of the American TV series "American Horror Story: Coven" in 2013, almost 26 years after its original release.
Live Performances
Remarkably, Fleetwood Mac did not perform "Seven Wonders" live in concert until 2013, during their extended tour. This performance was also subsequently released as part of the band's Live in Boston album.
Nicks' Story Behind the Song
Stevie Nicks has mentioned in interviews that the lyrics she sings are actually slightly incorrect. She lost her demo copy of the song during the writing process and had to rewrite some parts from memory, which resulted in some minor changes.
Limited Release
The track was only released as a single in the United States, UK, and Australia. This was a selective strategy given by the record company which contrasted with the previous releases from the album that were distributed globally.
Last Top 10 Hit UK
"Seven Wonders" was the last song by Fleetwood Mac to reach the top 10 on the UK's singles chart, where it peaked at number 5.
Music Video
The music video for "Seven Wonders" was directed by acclaimed music and commercial director Matt Mahurin. His signature style is seen through the use of shadowy, expressionistic imagery in the video.
Emotional Connection
Stevie Nicks previously mentioned that "Seven Wonders" holds a special place in her heart, associating it with the moment she rekindled her friendship with Christine McVie during their live performance in 2013.

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