On this day April 13, 1987, Fleetwood Mac released their fourteenth studio album Tango in the Night, a polished and powerful return that became one of the band’s biggest commercial successes. Blending pop, rock, and layered production, the album marked a major moment in the late 80s music scene and showcased Lindsey Buckingham’s meticulous studio work.
Tango in the Night reached number 7 on the US Billboard 200 and hit number 1 in both the UK and Sweden. With singles like Big Love, Little Lies, Everywhere, and Seven Wonders, the album produced a string of radio hits that kept it on the charts for months. Its mix of glossy production, sharp songwriting, and emotional depth helped it connect with both longtime fans and a new generation of listeners.
Selling over 15 million copies worldwide, it became the band’s best selling album after Rumours and marked the last studio album to feature the classic lineup of Buckingham, Nicks, McVie, Fleetwood, and John McVie until 1997.
Fun fact: Tango in the Night was originally intended to be a Lindsey Buckingham solo album before it was turned into a Fleetwood Mac project.
Trivia question: What Fleetwood Mac album released in April 1987 featured hits like Big Love and Little Lies and became one of their best selling records?
Tango in the Night reached number 7 on the US Billboard 200 and hit number 1 in both the UK and Sweden. With singles like Big Love, Little Lies, Everywhere, and Seven Wonders, the album produced a string of radio hits that kept it on the charts for months. Its mix of glossy production, sharp songwriting, and emotional depth helped it connect with both longtime fans and a new generation of listeners.
Selling over 15 million copies worldwide, it became the band’s best selling album after Rumours and marked the last studio album to feature the classic lineup of Buckingham, Nicks, McVie, Fleetwood, and John McVie until 1997.
Fun fact: Tango in the Night was originally intended to be a Lindsey Buckingham solo album before it was turned into a Fleetwood Mac project.
Trivia question: What Fleetwood Mac album released in April 1987 featured hits like Big Love and Little Lies and became one of their best selling records?
