I hate to say it but...

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

Of course Silver Springs was not supposed to be on Rumours. Even tho it was so against what Stevie wanted, fate stepped in at that moment when Mick decided not to include it. That one song has played quite a role in the band. I feel if it was on Rumours, it would not have drastically changed the album, but I think SS would have become a somewhat forgotten song that Stevie wouldn't even consider doing today. Also, she would have never left Fleetwood Mac because of the whole SS/Timespace/Mick argument in 1990. Nor would we have gotten the amazing version from The Dance.

Oh, I disagree; SS was played nonstop on the radio throughout the Rumours era, and I was actually shocked to learn that it was not on the album. I think it could have easily become a top 10 hit back in the day, and could have taken on the same prominence in every subsequent setlist that "Gold Dust Woman" and "Dreams" enjoy today.

There is no question that SS belonged on Rumours. I think if "The Chain" was moved to the opening track on Side A, Side B should have opened up with SS.