Thoughts on Christine's return
 

The time seems right for Chris's return to Fleetwood Mac.
And after hearing how great the band was playing on last year's tour, it would only make sense that a new album also becomes part of the plan.

I'm curious how people think Chris will change things musically. Although I love all of her music through Behind The Mask, most of her contributions since then have been spotty.
I found In The Meantime to be forgettable and mostly un-listenable. Same for her tracks on Time. And although I loved The Dance, I felt like her performances were the weakest in the bunch.

I'm excited for what's next and I think her addition can only add to Fleetwood Mac's momentum -- but I'm hoping she also finds a way to re-work her music and make it interesting again. It's been a long time...

This is why I think we need a new studio album. Lindsey will work his magic as he always has done with her music 1975 -1987. The live performances is a completely other question. I have seen them live since the Rumours tour and I will say that live, Christine was the one that would go off tune at times. However, their live concerts have always been "Hearing" a different band IMO.

I am very excited by this and I think the next step is definitely a new album. We need new songs. LOL

I thought there was a general confidence and optimism in Christine's voice in her radio interviews. The fact that she seems so enthusiastic and happy about these new songs, has left me feeling confident that the songs are good. I'm really excited to see how they turn out. I also think Christine will inspire Lindsey, and give him a much needed creative boost. :blob1:

Its about time.

^^^ I love that tune!! :thumbsup:

Maybe they could sing a couple bars of Welcome Back theme onstage when Mick introduce Christine onstage.

Controversial, but I think "don't Stop" should now be the opening song.

Ironically, it was written by a guy who once sang "Do You BELIEVE IN MAGIC?"

Bring back The Chain as opener.

I think that's a natural. It would stand as a proclamation.

Michele

I don't think it's controversial at all. In fact, it's a great idea. For the first tour with Christine back in the band, THE OPENING SONG must be a Christine McVie tune. It would only make sense. I do, however, think it will be "Say You Love Me". They've opened with that tune a number of times, most recently on the second leg of the "Shake The Cage/Tango In The Night" Tour in 1987.

"Don't Stop" would be a GREAT OPENING SONG for the new tour. I don't think they've ever opened with that, so it would definitely give the set a fresh start. Here's my suggested set list:

Don't Stop
The Chain
Dreams
Blue Letter
Everywhere
Angel
What Makes You Think You're The One
ACOUSTIC SET Tusk
Say You Love Me
Big Love
Landslide
Rhiannon
Little Lies
Don't Let Me Down Again
Gold Dust Woman
Hold Me
You Make Loving Fun
I'm So Afraid
Sara
Come A Little Bit Closer
World Turning
Go Your Own Way
Songbird

This is sacreligious, but I've never liked
Don't Stop. Not in 1977 and not now.
It's always been the only Fleetwood Mac
song I hate.

Don't Stop doesn't seem like an opener to me.

It doesn't say "Hi. We're here!" It just feels like it belongs at the end to me. The message seems like a goodbye message, though I realize Clinton used it for his intro.

Michele

You're not alone... it may just be my least favorite Fleetwood Mac song as well. So corny. And it's completely lacking in that Fleetwood Mac element of the mystical, which is present through all incarnations of the band since 1977. The sentiment of the song is incredibly sweet, but it'll just never be a song I'll care for.