In 1979, Fleetwood Mac released its follow-up album to 1977’s “Rumours,” which had sold 10 million copies in 10 months and spawned hits like “Go Your Own Way,” and “Don’t Stop.”

This time, the group took a more musically experimental approach and initially, “Tusk”was considered a flop…because it only sold 4 million copies. (Picky, picky, picky!)

The title song by Lindsey Buckingham was released as a single, and not only was it was odd–it was oddly catchy.

Lindsey has said that In addition to being drum-heavy, the song also features him playing a Kleenex box and slapping a lamb chop with a spatula! But the most obvious addition to the song was the USC Trojan Marching Band, which not only helped spur countless routines by marching bands everywhere…but also helped Fleetwood Mac go into the record books under the category “Most Musicians to Perform on a Top 10 Record.–at 117. If you do the Math, that’s 5 “Macs” and 112 Trojans!

The song hit the Top 10 in 8 countries, including the U.S, where it reached #8 on The Hot 100!

So…in effect…From 1979’s album of the same name, “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac marched into Great Song territory!

PS: Check out Stevie’s baton twirling!