Lindsey Buckingham - Trouble Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Trouble' by Lindsey Buckingham released?

   'Trouble' was released in 1981 as the debut solo single by Lindsey Buckingham from his album 'Law and Order'.

2. How did 'Trouble' perform on the charts?

   'Trouble' peaked at number nine in the US and number 31 in the UK. In Australia, it reached number one for three weeks and became the eighth biggest-selling single of 1982. It also topped the chart in South Africa for two weeks.

3. Who played drums and bass on the song 'Trouble'?

   Mick Fleetwood, Buckingham's Fleetwood Mac bandmate, played drums, although a tape loop of one of his drum tracks was used. George Hawkins played bass guitar.

4. What was unique about the recording process for 'Trouble'?

   Buckingham used a tape loop of a four-second drum track by Mick Fleetwood and overdubbed additional drum fills and cymbal crashes to create a 'live feel.' He also recorded some half-speed guitars and a Spanish influenced guitar solo for the song.

5. What did critics say about 'Trouble'?

   Record World called it an 'out-of-the-box' smash with a 'simply dazzling' sound. AllMusic's Andy Claps praised its 'overwhelmingly strong' melody and 'soothing atmosphere.'

6. What is distinctive about the music video for 'Trouble'?

   The music video features a multi-instrumental 'big band' with various male musicians, including ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarists Bob Welch and Bob Weston, and was regularly aired on MTV in late 1981 and early 1982.