Tango in the Night

album by Fleetwood Mac

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Tango in the Night is a 1987 studio album by the British-American pop-rock band Fleetwood Mac. It followed the band's critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums Fleetwood Mac (1975) and Rumours (1977). The album features members Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham. Tango in the Night produced several hit singles, including "Little Lies," "Everywhere," "Big Love," and "Seven Wonders". Despite its commercial success, the album was released during a period of internal tension within the band, and members began pursuing solo careers shortly after its release.12

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…the noteworthy Mirage (1982) and Tango in the Night (1987) before the departure of Buckingham. Further lineup changes followed, but Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Buckingham, and Nicks reunited to perform at the inauguration of U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton in 1993 (Clinton had used “Don’t Stop” from Rumours as his…
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…the noteworthy Mirage (1982) and Tango in the Night (1987) before the departure of Buckingham. Further lineup changes followed, but Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Buckingham, and Nicks reunited to perform at the inauguration of U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton in 1993 (Clinton had used “Don’t Stop” from Rumours as his…
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…1980s, including Mirage (1982), and Tango in the Night (1987), while Nicks also began to issue solo music. In 1990, Nicks left Fleetwood Mac to focus on her solo career. Nicks has admitted to extensive drug use through the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, including multiple attempts at rehabilitation centers. She…
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…1980s, including Mirage (1982), and Tango in the Night (1987), while Nicks also began to issue solo music. In 1990, Nicks left Fleetwood Mac to focus on her solo career. Nicks has admitted to extensive drug use through the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, including multiple attempts at rehabilitation centers. She…
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