More from Kenneth Paule, who says he worked for Warners at the time:
““Warm Ways" was chosen because the record company wanted a song of Christine's was the first single, as she had been in the band and they though their fans needed to introduce Lindsey ans Stevie slowly. When it didn't do anything the put out "Monday Morning" because it was an upbeat rock song. Rolling Stone Magazine on their review of the album said new member Stevie Nicks voice sounded raucous and callow compared to the beautiful voice of Christine McVie. Not only was Stevie very hurt by that, but the record company was nervous to release any of her songs. But "Rhiannon" live was stopping the show at every concert and the record company was very aware of the attention Stevie was getting. So after "Over My Head" was a hit they couldn't wait to release "Rhiannon". And even though "Landslide" and "World Turning" were never released as singles they both became hits as radio was realizing what a great band they were. Their Sumner 1976 was when Stevie started wearing the black chiffon dress with the platform boots and her top hat. And she quickly became a huge sex symbol, which helped the band get even bigger, making way for Rumours to be the smash hit album it was.“
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