[2] None of the band members or producers originally asked Nicks what the song was about, believing that the lyrical content was too personal.
[6] The lyrics detail Nicks' final night with Taylor at The Beverly Hills Hotel and portray a younger girl conveying her love to an older gentleman.
[3] During the recording of "Beautiful Child", a chorus effect was applied to John McVie's bass guitar.
[3] Soon after the band recorded the song, UNESCO declared that 1979 was the International Year of the Child, a proclamation intended to promote children's rights by addressing malnutrition, maternal outcomes, and educational disparities, particularly in developing countries.
[7] A Music for UNICEF Concert was held at the beginning of 1979 to coincide with the International Year of the Child, although Fleetwood Mac were unable to attend.