Peacekeeper is a song written by Lindsey Buckingham and recorded by him with Fleetwood Mac for their 2003 album Say You Will. Most of the lyric was sung by Buckingham in harmony with Stevie Nicks.
The song, with its apparent references to war and killing, provoked comparisons with the recently launched attacks on Iraq but the song had in fact been written some time before. According to Buckingham, the song had nothing to do with global issues or war, but was closing in on propaganda. He also explained that the song explored the idea of working towards peace on a continual basis.
Released as a single, the song peaked at #80 in the US and #31 in New Zealand. It was the group's first single release not to feature Christine McVie since Dragonfly (1971).
Buckingham can also be seen performing the song on his Soundstage DVD (2005).
Personnel[]
Lindsey Buckingham - vocals, guitars
Stevie Nicks - harmony vocals
John McVie - bass
Mick Fleetwood - drums
Additional personnel[]
John Shanks - additional guitar