I saw Rumours of Fleetwood Mac live in Glasgow
The legendary band's back catalogue is packed with some of the greatest songs of all time - and those tracks were celebrated in spectacular style by Rumours of Fleetwood Mac during their tribute at the Royal Concert Hall tonight.
Opening up with a quick video message from the main man himself, Mick Fleetwood, the band were given his seal of approval before they kicked off the show with Gypsy.
(Image: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Picture by Matt Ford.)
Keyboardist Sophie Worsley, who took on the late Christine McVie's vocals, then promised: 'Tonight we are going to celebrate six decades of music from arguably the best pop rock band of all time.'
And there were no arguments from the audience as she then launched into the funky You Make Loving Fun.
Bandmate Jess Harwood then transported the crowd into the world of Stevie Nicks, capturing her vocals beautifully on Sara before Worsley gave fans a moment to remember with her rendition of the ballad Songbird.
The Chain, of course, amped up the atmosphere with the crowd erupting into a cheer for its famous instrumental rift. It's a masterpiece live; there is nothing else quite like it.
Equally impressive was James Harrison's vocals on the hit, with him easily mimicking the rockier tones in Lindsey Buckingham's voice.
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(Image: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Picture by Matt Ford.)
The 1970 release The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown) opened up the second half of the show, paying homage to the band's origins and founder Peter Green.
Then more of a British Blues band, this era was responsible for the 1968 hit Albatross which sounded magnificent live.
The night was a complete celebration of Fleetwood Mac with each musician capturing the heart of the music. Their musicianship, individual vocals, and harmonies created a magic on stage that was originally the catalyst for Fleetwood Mac's success, and it was wonderful to watch.
(Image: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Picture by Matt Ford.)
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(Image: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Picture by Matt Ford.)
A highlight was Harwood's rendition of Silver Springs, a song Nicks wrote about the breakdown of her relationship with Buckingham.
Harwood even gave her Rumours bandmate Harrison that famous on-stage stare down for the climax of the song.
Then the party really got started as the band belted out hit after hit, including Tell Me Lies, Nicks' solo effort Edge of Seventeen and Everywhere.
While Go Your Own Way, Don't Stop, Dreams, and Tusk rounded off an incredible show before Harrison signed off: 'You're such a great city, you always deliver.'
Although the chances of a Fleetwood Mac reunion today remain slim, their music lives on through Rumours, and what a wonderful legacy they celebrate.
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