Feb 29, 2016
Florence and the Machine performed a stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Silver Springs at a concert in a London church.
The Rumours-era ballad was performed during a benefit gig for UK-based charity War Child, which aims to “empower children and young people in conflict areas.”
The minimalist cover, performed at St. Johns at Hackney church saw Florence Welch’s vocals take complete control over proceedings as she did an impressive job with the heartbreaking track. The Stevie Nicks original joined alongside the usual favorites such as Dog Day Afternoon and Shake It Out.
Before the Brit Awards last week a number of bands performed small gigs in support of the War Child charity, with Florence turning up at the 1,400 capacity venue with a reduced line-up but no less star power.
"We've all been affected... We're so grateful to War Child for letting us help in this small way," Welch said at the beginning of the show.
Before starting the Fleetwood Mac cover, Welch professed her love for the band. “They’re a band who I’m probably one of the biggest fans ever of,” she said to a small but vocal crowd.
It is not the first time Welch has covered a Fleetwood Mac classic though, as she also performed The Chain during her appearance at Glastonbury in 2010.
Watch the Silver Springs cover below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeW0KzCxywI
Image: Laura Palmer/NME