"Fireflies" is a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, taken from their live album Live (1980). One of three new tracks featured on Live, "Fireflies" was written by Stevie Nicks and produced by the band, Richard Dashut, and Ken Caillat. It was released in January 1981, in a remixed form via Warner Bros., as the live album's lead single. The song became a minor hit, charting at No. 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Critical reception Record World wrote positively of the track, saying that "Stevie Nicks' optimistic treatise on strained adult relationships strikes a balance between live immediacy and studio production. Moving drama for AOR and pop."
Track listing US 7-inch single
"Fireflies" (Remix) – 3:30 "Over My Head" (Live) – 3:40
Personnel Taken from the Live liner notes.
Stevie Nicks – vocals Lindsey Buckingham – guitar, vocals Christine McVie – keyboards, vocals John McVie – bass Mick Fleetwood – drums
Recorded live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for crew and friends.
Charts Chart (1981)PeakpositionUS Cash Box Top 100 68US Record World Singles 71
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