It also implies the superiority at times of imaginary lovers to real ones, eliminating the complications of relating to an actual partner as well as the possibilities of disagreement, rejection, or boredom.

[2] The radio station received favorable calls and opted to let the song play at the incorrect speed.

Sonically, the vocals resembled the voice of Stevie Nicks, who later heard of the incident and purchased the record.

[3] While Nicks was presenting demos for the Tusk album, she mixed in the sped up version of "Imaginary Lover" with her other material.

Fleetwood Mac engineer Hernán Rojas later heard that the Atlanta Rhythm Section learned of the incident and "didn't find it as funny as we did".