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Rumours
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Rumours is the eleventh studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released on February 4th, 1977.
Recorded during a period of intense personal turmoil among the band’s members, the album transformed heartbreak, betrayal and fractured relationships into one of the most celebrated records in popular music history. Featuring immaculate production, memorable songwriting and rich vocal harmonies, Rumours blends rock, pop and soft rock into a timeless collection of songs.
It became Fleetwood Mac’s commercial breakthrough, won the Grammy Award for ‘Album of the Year’ and has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
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More About Rumours
Rumours is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made because of its exceptional songwriting, polished production and emotional honesty. Its blend of rock and pop, combined with classic tracks such as 'Dreams', 'Go Your Own Way' and 'The Chain', has given the album enduring critical and commercial appeal.
The best-known songs from Rumours include 'Dreams', 'Go Your Own Way', 'The Chain', 'Don't Stop', 'You Make Loving Fun' and 'Gold Dust Woman'.
Rumours reached number one in multiple countries, won the Grammy Award for 'Album of the Year' in 1978 and has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in music history.