Sentimental Lady
1972 single by Fleetwood Mac
"Sentimental Lady" is a song written by Bob Welch. It was originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac on their 1972 album Bare Trees, and was later recorded by Welch on his debut solo album, French Kiss, in 1977. It is a romantic song, originally written for Welch's first wife. Welch recorded it again in 2003 for his album His Fleetwood Mac Years & Beyond.
History and release
The original 1972 version of the song as heard on Fleetwood Mac's Bare Trees album clocked in at 4 minutes 34 seconds, with background vocals by Christine McVie. It had two verses, with a reprise of the first following the instrumental bridge.
A 1977 recording, the most well-known version of the song, was a solo hit for Welch when he recorded it for his first solo album, French Kiss, which was released in September 1977. The first single released from the album, "Sentimental Lady" reached the top 10 on both the U.S. Pop and Adult Contemporary charts.
Mick Fleetwood played the drums for the re-recording found on Welch's 1977 album. This version featured Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham as backing vocalists and producers, with Buckingham also handling the arrangement.
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