"I Don't Mind" | ||||
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Single by Lindsey Buckingham | ||||
from the album Lindsey Buckingham | ||||
Released | June 8, 2021 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 4:06 | |||
Label | Rhino | |||
Songwriter(s) | Lindsey Buckingham | |||
Producer(s) | Lindsey Buckingham | |||
Lindsey Buckingham singles chronology | ||||
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"I Don't Mind" is a song by American vocalist and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham from the eponymous seventh solo studio album Lindsey Buckingham . It was released on June 8, 2021, as the lead single from the album, which was announced simultaneously. [1]
"I Don't Mind" is Buckingham's first single release since "The End of Time" from the album Seeds We Sow , released in 2011. It is also his first single released following his departure from the British American rock band Fleetwood Mac in 2018. [2]
According to Buckingham the song is about "the challenges couples face in long-term relationships. Over time, two people inevitably find the need to augment their initial dynamic with one of flexibility, an acceptance of each others' flaws, and a willingness to continually work on issues; it is the essence of a good long-term relationship. This song celebrates that spirit and discipline." [3]
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | June 8, 2021 | Rhino | [4] |
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