I can understand the argument that a band's biggest selling/highest charting single isn't necessarily their "best" single.
In the case of a band like Yes having a hit with "Owner Of A Lonely Heart," or the Grateful Dead having a hit with "Touch Of Grey," it is true that these songs are in no way indicative of their best work.
But for Fleetwood Mac, "Dreams" pretty much encapsulates many of the things that make them so recognizable... ace production, exquisite harmonies, reflective lyrics filled with compelling imagery, and a wonderfully memorable chorus. On top of that, add Stevie's unique voice... which, in many people's opinion, was at its all-time best.
Mix in a dose of the drama, glamour, and intrigue which surrounded Fleetwood Mac at the time, and lent itself to the music, and you have a truly top-notch single... and one that is a perfect example of "the best of Fleetwood Mac."
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"Although the arrogance of fame lingers like a thick cloud around the famous, the sun always seems to shine for Stevie." -- Richard Dashut, 2014
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