As Long as You Follow
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"As Long as You Follow" is the title of a song by the rock band Fleetwood Mac
. Written by band member Christine McVie
(who also performs the lead vocals on the song) and her then-husband Eddy Quintela, the song was one of two new tracks on the band's 1988 greatest hits album
and the sleeve for "As Long as You Follow" is identical to "Greatest Hits
".
Released as a single
in November 1988, the song reached #66 on the UK Singles Chart
late in the year. It narrowly missed the Top 40 in the United States
, peaking at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart in the early part of 1989; however, the song did spend one week at #1 on the Billboard
adult contemporary chart
in January 1989.
The B-side to "As Long as You Follow" was a live version of the band's 1969 song, "Oh Well", which had hit #2 in the UK
when originally released. This live version was recorded at a 1988 Fleetwood Mac concert at the Cow Palace in San Francisco
, California
, and featured lead vocals by new band member Billy Burnette
. The 12-inch and CD single formats further included the original 1977 studio version of the Stevie Nicks
classic "Gold Dust Woman
", as featured on the 1977 album "Rumours
".
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
. Written by band member Christine McVie
Christine McVie
Christine McVie is an English rock singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Her primary fame came as a member of the British/American rock band Fleetwood Mac, though she has also released three solo albums...
(who also performs the lead vocals on the song) and her then-husband Eddy Quintela, the song was one of two new tracks on the band's 1988 greatest hits album
Greatest Hits (1988 Fleetwood Mac album)
Greatest Hits is a 1988 compilation album by British-American band Fleetwood Mac. It covers the period of the band's greatest commercial success, from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s....
and the sleeve for "As Long as You Follow" is identical to "Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (1988 Fleetwood Mac album)
Greatest Hits is a 1988 compilation album by British-American band Fleetwood Mac. It covers the period of the band's greatest commercial success, from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s....
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Released as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in November 1988, the song reached #66 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
late in the year. It narrowly missed the Top 40 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, peaking at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart in the early part of 1989; however, the song did spend one week at #1 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
adult contemporary chart
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
in January 1989.
The B-side to "As Long as You Follow" was a live version of the band's 1969 song, "Oh Well", which had hit #2 in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
when originally released. This live version was recorded at a 1988 Fleetwood Mac concert at the Cow Palace in San Francisco
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and featured lead vocals by new band member Billy Burnette
Billy Burnette
William Beau "Billy" Burnette III is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who was part of the band Fleetwood Mac from 1987 to 1995. Burnette also had a brief career in acting.-Family background:...
. The 12-inch and CD single formats further included the original 1977 studio version of the Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
classic "Gold Dust Woman
Gold Dust Woman
"Gold Dust Woman" is a song from the best-selling Fleetwood Mac album Rumours. It was written and sung by Stevie Nicks and released as a B-side to the "You Make Loving Fun" single...
", as featured on the 1977 album "Rumours
Rumours
Rumours is the eleventh studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. Largely recorded in California during 1976, it was produced by the band with Ken Caillat and Richard Dashut and was released on 4 February 1977 by Warner Bros. Records. The record peaked at the top of both the...
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