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Originally posted by Johnny Stew
"Peacekeeper" does have a fantastic chorus, but I me, it has the same feel as "Little Lies" almost... and it seems to stick with you long after you've heard it.
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I don't know about that, Johnny. Of course, you and I could argue about this without ever giving an inch because we're both biased. What we need is an unbiased panel to solve these conflicts!
In general, when I think of all the Fleetwood Mac songs that have gotten some airplay, I would say Stevie's songs have the weakest choruses. Of course a handful of them have great choruses, including Stand Back, Rhiannon and Dreams. Take Sara, what exactly is the chorus in that song? Yet it doesn't matter with Sara because the song as a whole is beautiful. Or even Gypsy, quite possibly my favorite Stevie tune with Fleetwood Mac. Yes there is a chorus there, but what words really stand out? I'd say, "She was just a wish" and "To the gypsy that remainsm," but they are not a standout chorus in the traditional sense. Those Stevie songs are more about the overall vibe, not the chorus.
Strong choruses in my opinion include:
Go Your Own Way
Don't Stop
Tusk (not really a chorus, more of a refrain)
Little Lies
Everywhere
I Wish You Were Here
Big Love
Peacekeeper
Seven Wonders (as much as I hate to admit it, that less-than-great song has a pretty nifty chorus that sticks with you... or to you, as it were.)