"Friend" is a 2004 song by

Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. Fleetwood Mac were founded by guitarist Peter Green, drummer Mick Fleetwood and guitarist Jeremy Spencer, before bassist John McVie joined the line-up for their epony ...

's keyboardist and vocalist

Christine McVie Christine Anne McVie (; née Perfect; 12 July 1943 – 30 November 2022) was an English musician and songwriter. She was best known as keyboardist and one of the vocalists of the band Fleetwood Mac. McVie was a member of several bands, nota ...

from her album '' In the Meantime''. The song was written by McVie, Robbie Patton, George Hawkins, and McVie's nephew Dan Perfect. The song reached No. 29 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart in 2004.

Personnel

*Christine McVie – vocals, keyboards, synthesizer *Dan Perfect – guitars *George Hawkins – bass guitar, backing vocals *

Steve Ferrone Steve Ferrone (born 25 April 1950) is an English drummer. He is known as a member of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from 1994 to 2017, replacing original drummer Stan Lynch, and as part of the "classic lineup" of the Average Whi ...

– drums *

Luis Conte Luis Conte (born 16 November 1954) is a Cuban percussionist best-known for his performances in the bands of artists including James Taylor, Madonna, Pat Metheny Group, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart and Shakira. He began ...

– percussion

Charts

References

{{authority control Songs written by Christine McVie 2004 songs 2004 singles Songs written by Robbie Patton Christine_McVie songs Warner Records singles