Ladies and Gentlemen… Stevie Nicks is now on TikTok. Lacing up her roller skates, alongside a bottle of Ocean Spray cranberry juice and record player, Stevie offered up her own take on Nathan Apodaca’s (#420doggface208) now-viral “Dreams” TikTok challenge. Stevie took it one step further by singing the first line of the song, backed by the original studio track. Dead!
Courtesy of buzz generated by a gone-viral TikTok video, Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” has captured its largest streaming week ever.
Following the rise of the video’s popularity, the classic 1977 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit garnered 8.47 million on-demand streams in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 1, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. That sum is up 125% compared to the previous week (3.76 million).
Previously, “Dreams’” best streaming week came in the week ending Sept. 10, with 3.83 million clicks.
The TikTok video in question has “Dreams” soundtracking a man in a hoodie (Nathan Apodaca) seemingly being pulled on a skateboard, as he drinks from a bottle of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice and sings along with Stevie Nicks’ lead vocal. The video became so popular, it moved the band’s own Mick Fleetwood to recreate the clip.
“Dreams” also sold 7,000 downloads in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 1 (up 584%) – its best sales week since the week ending July 24, 2011, when it sold 9,000.
“Dreams” makes moves on the Billboard charts (dated Oct. 10), too, as it re-enters at a new peak of No. 8 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, climbs 19-1 on Rock Digital Song Sales, and rises 7-3 on Rock Streaming Songs. (Billboard’s charts dated Oct. 10 will refresh to Billboard’s websites on Oct. 6.)
The cut also impressively enters at No. 36 on the all-genre Streaming Songs chart, a list which is normally crowded with current hip-hop and pop tracks.
On the Billboard Global 200 chart, which ranks the most popular songs around the world, “Dreams” debuts at No. 51. On the Billboard Global 200 Excl. U.S. tally, it bows at No. 161.
“Dreams” was first released on the album Rumours, which was issued in 1977 and spent 31 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Rumours also surges up Billboard’s lists, as it rebounds 47-27 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking the first time it’s been in the top 40 since early 2013. The set earned 19,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Oct. 1 (up 56%). The album also inches up 33-29 on the Album Sales chart with 4,000 copies sold (up 45%).
“Dreams” is also featured on the band’s Greatest Hits album, which jumps 169-103 on the Billboard 200 (9,000 units; up 35%) and moves 50-46 on Album Sales (3,000 sold; up 45%).
And finally, the new album The Alternate Rumours – released Sept. 26 exclusively on vinyl the latest Record Store Day Drop – enters the Billboard 200 at No. 165 (7,000 units – all from album sales). It also debuts at No. 12 on Album Sales and No. 6 on Vinyl Albums. The release presents an alternate view of the classic album, with different takes of the album’s tracklist subbing in for the original album versions.
(Editor’s note: “Dreams” re-enters at No. 8 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, not No. 9 as previously stated. This story was updated on Oct. 6.)
Keith Caufield / Billboard Chart Beat / October 5, 2020
The popular TikTok video — showing Nathan Apodaca riding a skateboard while drinking cranberry juice miming Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” — has topped the iTunes music chart. Composed by Stevie Nicks, “Dreams” first reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart on June 18, 1977; “Dreams remains Fleetwood Mac’s only No. 1 single in the U.S. While the iTunes chart only tabulates digital sales, the latest chart accomplishment reflects the timelessness of the enduring “Dreams,” still connecting with music listeners 43 years later.
Derek’s TikTok has garnered over 38 million views on the platform. Mick has since recreated the video himself, and Ocean Spray gifted Derek a truck. Mick thanked Derek during an interview with BBC News, saying “We owe you… It’s such a great story and so needed in days that are really challenging.”
Nashville-based musician Lanie Gardner has covered Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams” with possibly one of the best renditions of this classic…ever! No one can top Stevie Nicks‘ flawless original 1977 recording, and “Dreams” covers are a dime a dozen, of course. But Lanie showcases vocal chops as smooth as buttah, gliding effortlessly through the song’s distinctive harmonic peaks and valleys. Before her performance, Lanie pays homage to Nathan Apodaca’s now-legendary cranberry-juice-drinking “Dreams” TikTok challenge.
Since October 2020, Lanie’s performance has received more than 10 million+ views. That folks, is the crystal vision!
On June 18, 1977, “Dreams” reached the number one position on the Billboard Top 100 singles chart. In Fleetwood Mac’s 46-year recording career, “Dreams” remains Fleetwood Mac’s only number one single in the United States. It’s an achievement that Stevie Nicks has always been proud of and the one song that she has included in every Fleetwood Mac and solo concert set list since it was recorded in 1977.
Here’s a look back on some memorable performances of “Dreams” over the years.
Paul Andrews has shared his remix of “Dreams.” It was an anniversary gift for his husband, Tom, who’s a big fan of Stevie Nicks and this song. What a nice gift, Paul!
Paul brings out the old skool soulfulness of the song, especially in the verses. Just listen to “like a heartbeat drives you mad” and you’ll know exactly what I mean. Good stuff.
