Fleetwood Mac classic tonight in Harrogate Vinyl Sessions

One of the few global superstar rock bands to hail from both the USA and the UK will be the focus tonight of the latest Harrogate Vinyl Sessions event online tonight.
Harrogate event - Released in 1977, Rumours was the 11th studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac.Harrogate event - Released in 1977, Rumours was the 11th studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac.
Harrogate event - Released in 1977, Rumours was the 11th studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac.

Rumours was the 11th studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released on February 4, 1977 by Warner Bros. Records.

Largely recorded in California in 1976, the band wanted to expand on the commercial success of their eponymous 1975 album, but struggled with relationship break-ups before recording even started.

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But Rumours went on to reach the top of both the US Billboard 200 and the UK albums chart, and became the band's most successful release.

The songs "Go Your Own Way", "Dreams", "Don't Stop", and "You Make Loving Fun" were released as singles, all of which reached the US top 10.

Since vintage hi-fi expert Colin Paine set it up two years ago, Vinyl Sessions has raised thousands of pounds for Friends of Harrogate Hospital charity through its monthly events at Starling bar and cafe in Harrogate.

Even when lockdown forced it to go online, it has still managed to raise more than another £1,000 as it has continued to shine a light on some of the world's greatest music acts.

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The action will start at 7.30pm with organiser and hi fi expert Colin Paine, followed by a full profile from “Professor of Pop” Graham Chalmers of the Harrogate Advertiser along with some video action from Jim Dobbs during playback of the album in full about 8.00ish.

After the vinyl playback of the album finishes, there may also be a trip to Amplifier Mike's Workshop!

For details on how to join the Zoom event, visit www.vinylsessions.org

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