The official music video for Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 hit "" is a striking example of narrative-driven music video production from the late 80s. Directed by Alex Proyas , who later became known for directing films like The Crow and Dark City , the video famously adapts the tragic 1906 poem " The Highwayman " by Alfred Noyes . A Literal Literary Adaptation
The production was significant in its scope, featuring constructed over two weeks to recreate the 18th-century setting. The Two Versions of the Video Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere (Official Music Video)
There is a fascinating contrast between the song's sonic profile and the video’s dark narrative: Fleetwood Mac: Everywhere (Music Video 1987) - IMDb * Alex Proyas. * Writer. Alex Proyas. The official music video for Fleetwood Mac’s 1987
Notably, and Lindsey Buckingham do not physically appear in the video, though they are often credited as "singing voices" because of their vocal contributions to the track. The Contrast Between Song and Visuals The Two Versions of the Video There is
: Removes the band members entirely, focusing solely on the "Highwayman" storyline.