Fleetwood Mac may have made a landmark record with 'Rumours', but could the song 'Silver Springs' have made it that much better?

D Dipasupil/FilmMagic Fleetwood Mac‘s groundbreaking 1977 album Rumours celebrates the 48th anniversary of its historic release on February 4. The record stands as a testament to the power of band camaraderie as it was recorded during a period of intense turmoil for Fleetwood Mac.

Rumours of course, is the ultimate break-up album, dealing with the fallout of not one but two relationships coming to an end. Christine and John McVie were getting divorced; Buckingham and Nicks were also on the point of going their own ways, too.

The Chain” is another cult-classic for Fleetwood Mac fans. Written through the compilation of rejected material from all members of the band, it is the only song on the album to have writing credits from all five of them.