How to sing You Make Loving Fun

The "Grooviest" Track on Rumours

While Stevie Nicks brought the mysticism and Lindsey Buckingham brought the aggression, Christine McVie brought the groove. "You Make Loving Fun" is a masterclass in understated cool. Driven by a distinctive Hohner Clavinet D6 riff, this song requires a vocalist who can sit "in the pocket" of the rhythm.

Singing this song isn't about high belting or vocal acrobatics; it is about tone color and feel. Christine's voice is a Contralto/Mezzo with a warm, bluesy texture. To sing this well, you need to relax your jaw and focus on a rich chest resonance.

Phase 1: The Verses (G Minor)

The verses ("Sweet wonderful you...") sit low in the range, hovering around G3 to Bb3. This is conversational territory.

The Trap: Many singers lose volume or clarity here because the notes are low. Ensure you have good breath support so the end of your phrases don't "fry" out. Keep the tone warm and rounded, avoiding a nasal placement which would clash with the bluesy vibe.

Phase 2: The Chorus (Bb Major)

The song lifts into a brighter Bb Major for the chorus ("You, you make loving fun"). Here, the melody climbs to C5.

• The "You": Attack this note cleanly. It's the hook of the song.
• Harmonies: This section is famous for the three-part harmony stack (Christine, Lindsey, Stevie). If you are singing lead, stick to the melody and don't get distracted by the high harmonies drifting above you.
• Dynamics: Sing this section with a smile. It changes the shape of your vocal tract and naturally brightens the sound to match the major key.

Phase 3: The Outro Ad-libs

As the song fades out, Christine improvises over the G minor groove. This is your chance to use the pentatonic blues scale. The AI Coach detects pitch accuracy here but allows for rhythmic freedom. Keep it soulful, not showy.

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