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Christine McVie brought romantic optimism to Fleetwood Mac

For a band famous for its interpersonal drama, McVie extolled the virtues of true love.
Christine McVie in 1969, just a year before officially joining Fleetwood Mac and forever making hearts melt.

The song "Everywhere," a frothy pop hit found on Fleetwood Mac's Tango in the Night that's been covered by Vampire Weekend and Paramore, might be Christine McVie's most optimistic moment. As spine-tingling synths and undulating rhythms swirl around like glittery fairy dust, McVie, who died Nov. 30 at after a short illness, raves about a partner, alternating between wanting to shout about her new love and being left speechless by their beauty. "I want to be with you everywhere," she coos atop a slick of glacial harmonies. It's that extra word that makes a difference. She doesn't just want to be with someone, in general — she wants to be with them . The first points to making a connection; the second implies deeper pride and commitment, and being all-in with your heart.

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