Culture Diary: Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”
A few weeks ago, Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit “Dreams” entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 43 years. Though this time it was #21, not #1 as it was during its initial release, the song enjoyed its best streaming and download sales ever.
I think most of us can agree that Fleetwood Mac in general and Rumours in particular are fucking awesome. Did they ever go out of style? No. But the fact that “Dreams” is back on the charts feels like a big deal. It feels different than just a great appreciation.
And because it’s 2020, the reason the song is back on the charts and in the cultural consciousness is kind of…weird. It involves TikTok, Ocean Spray cranberry juice, a skateboard, and a very chill dude who enjoys the combo of all these elements. Tiktok user 420doggface208 captioned the short clip “Morning vibe” and it really is a whole vibe. What is it about this clip that’s touched so many people? It might be doggface’s evident joy, the way the dreamy beats of the song serve as the perfect backdrop as he cruises down the asphalt, sipping from his bottle of juice while mouthing along with Stevie. It may be because it’s 2020 and seeing someone so seemingly carefree is rare enough that it can spark a whole revolution. Mick Fleetwood responded with his own TikTok and then Stevie Nicks joined in the fun.
