In August 1978 Fleetwood Mac were riding the extraordinary commercial and critical wave of Rumours–one of the biggest-selling albums ever.Homespun brings you Fleetwood Mac’s WLBP-FM radio broadcast performance live from the LSU Tiger Stadium, Louisiana.Their emotional chemistry had frayed backstage, but onstage that tension translated into powerful performances.The Baton Rouge show featured a tight set of Rumours-era classics like “Monday Morning,” “The Chain,” “Dreams,” “Rhiannon,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Songbird” and several others–delivering both radio hits and deeper cuts in a near-flawless sequence.Audiences described the performance as vibrant and polished.Anecdotal recollections hint at distinguishable energy from the band–Stevie Nicks’ trademark stage presence, Lindsey Buckingham’s precise guitar work, Christine McVie’s strong vocals and Mick & John’s steady groove–resulting in an electric atmosphere that belied the internal turmoil.This was a confident, high-energy farewell to the Rumours era.With impeccable execution and song selection, it remains a standout and sought-after show–both for its rarity and the band’s potent live synergy at their 1978 peak.
