This is really an interesting topic. The only FM songs that are truly "iconic," in my opinion, are "Landslide," "Go Your Own Way," and "Rhiannon." They've all achieved a sense of timelessness and their place in popular culture. Maybe "Dreams" and "Don't Stop," if only for the association with the Clinton era.
"Sara" is an interesting case. Many people consider it Stevie's magnum opus, but I'm not sure of its appeal to casual fans and beyond. I love the song, but it kind of drags and sounds more like prose than verse. It became a hit in spite of itself. As I said, an interesting case.
I also think "Songbird" is more well-known and remembered than some seem to believe. The Eva Cassidy cover was quite popular and well-received.
I think "Tusk" deserves to be in the conversation. It's their quirkiest hit, and for some people, the only indication there was more to FM than Rumours.
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