The thing about video at that time is that it was a new innovation and around the early 80's, having things look so stark and dry was the really in thing. I'm glad they let Fleetwood have a very classic feel by shooting their videos on film. When the concert video was done they were probably all so happy to be using this new innovation that would let them shoot a whole concert with a lot less money and more versatility than film would allow.
I always loved this video and especially the mix that they used with the extended ending. I remember searching for years for some form of that on vinyl, hoping it was on a promo 12" or something. The version on The Chain is nice but I really miss the little "oooh, I see your bright eyes" after the guitar solo starts.
I did always think it was an odd video, especially with her looking so happy at the end considering it was such a gut wrenching song. But then again, it would hardly have been an entertaining video in an age with Devo, Eurythmics and Flock of Seagulls to have a video with Stevie sitting in a hospital room. I love the video for what it is, but I have to admit the song Gypsy still gets me choked up if I'm in the right mood.
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