John Paul White (The Civil Wars) & Wildo DM reimagine Fleetwood Mac's "Big Love"
John Paul White's musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Co-founding The Civil Wars with Joy Williams, they captivated audiences worldwide with their folk-infused sound, leading to the release of two acclaimed studio albums, including the chart-topping The Civil Wars, and winning four Grammy Awards during their time together. Following the duo's hiatus, White embarked on a successful solo career, releasing albums like Beulah and The Hurting Kind. His solo work showcases his rich, mesmerizing, emotive vocals and soul-stirring, introspective songwriting earning him a devoted fanbase.
More recently, John Paul White and Joy Williams joined Taylor Swift on her single “Safe & Sound”, a re-recording of their song originally featured in the Hunger Games blockbuster movie. Now John Paul White has joined Swedish production outfit Wildo DM to cover Fleetwood Mac’s “Big Love”, adding his unique blend of folk, country, and Americana influences to an already legendary song.
"Big Love" originally served as the lead single for Fleetwood Mac's album Tango In The Night, where it achieved notable success, reaching #5 in the US and #9 in the UK. Initially penned by Lindsay Buckingham, the song saw its copyright acquired by Hipgnosis Songs Fund in 2021.
This acquisition played a significant role in the record's production as part of their ongoing collaboration with Reimagine Records. The style of this record embraces elements of indie/rock and folk, creating a compelling musical fusion that promises to captivate audiences once again. As JPW puts it: “I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting a song I’ve loved for ages. It was especially rewarding getting to work with old friends. Very thankful I was asked to be a part of this.”
Having worked with some of the most successful artists, Wildo DM had a wide pool of names to choose from to sing this iconic song. They handpicked John Paul White for this project, recognizing his heartfelt and powerful vocals as the perfect fit to pay homage to the original version. In their own words, “Because the original has its own place in the world, we needed someone as extraordinarily expressive as Lindsey Buckingham to cover this song. We thought of one of our favorite artists, writers, and friend, JPW. We knew his amazing voice would bring a new meaning to the song.”