Who wrote the Fleetwood Mac song 'Go Your Own Way'?

Lindsey Buckingham wrote the Fleetwood Mac song “Go Your Own Way.” He also sang the lead vocal and played guitar on the recording, which became one of the defining songs from the 1977 album Rumours.

Buckingham wrote the song during the band’s troubled recording period, drawing on the breakup of his romantic relationship with fellow band member Stevie Nicks. The sharply worded lyrics turned private conflict into a highly successful rock song. Although Nicks contributed backing vocals, she was not the songwriter; that distinction is a frequent source of confusion because the song directly reflects their relationship.

“Go Your Own Way” was released as Rumours’ lead single in the United States in December 1976, before the album itself arrived. It became Fleetwood Mac’s first US top-ten hit and helped establish the album’s emotional subject matter before listeners heard the full record. The track was recorded through extensive overdubbing in several studios rather than as one complete live performance. Its distinctive drumming, energetic guitar work, and forceful chorus helped make it a lasting concert staple.