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Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie play Fleetwood Mac hits and more at Soaring Eagle.
Posted July 07, 2017
Story by Edward Pevos of MLive |
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They are 2/5 of one of the greatest bands in music history. Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac brought their tour to Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Here's what you missed at the concert on July 6, 2017.
ACOUSTIC BEGINNING
SONG #1: "Trouble"
Many in the crowd immediately recognized the first song of the night. With a little help from McVie on the keyboard, Buckingham plucked his guitar and performed one of his biggest solo hits "Trouble." This started a string of acoustic songs to begin the concert.
SONG #2: "Wish You Were Here"
Now it was McVie's turn to take lead with this 1982 Fleetwood Mac song from their "Mirage" album. It's not a well-known song by the band, but it was great to see McVie let her vocals be heard.
SONG #3: "Never Going Back Again"
This is one of Buckingham's more emotional songs off the huge 1977 "Rumours" album. He didn't disappoint with this performance as he really got into it. The crowd gave the duo one of their loudest ovations of the night when this one ended.
SONG #4: "Shut Us Down"
This song comes from Buckingham's fourth solo album "Under the Skin" from 2006. Another solid performance which ended the acoustic portion of the show. On comes the band.
STRING OF NEW SONGS
The first four songs with the full band were all from the duo's new album. Each song alternated lead singers as they performed "Sleeping Around the Corner," "Feel About You," "In My World" and "Too Far Gone."
Hearing these new songs live is as close to new Fleetwood Mac music as you can get. The duo stays true to their Fleetwood Mac sound with solid lyrics, strong lead vocals and excellent harmonies.
THREE FLEETWOOD MAC CROWD PLEASERS
After the audience enjoyed some new stuff, it was time for more classics beginning with the 1982 hit "Hold Me." I don't know the last time Fleetwood Mac performed this live, but I have never seen it performed at a concert by them. This song is one of the more fun Fleetwood Mac songs which is all about the harmonies.
Next, another fan favorite with McVie on lead with "Little Lies" from the 1987 album "Tango in the Night." The crowd that hadn't yet risen to their feet for "Hold Me" gave in to the music and couldn't help but stand up for this one.
Then came one of the more unusual hits from Fleetwood Mac with "Tusk." The song is the title track from the band's 12th album, released in 1979. If you've never heard this song, search for it on YouTube. It's a little different sound than you might expect from the band.
MORE NEW MATERIAL
After three huge crowd pleasers, the duo showcased two more songs off the new album with Buckingham on lead for "Love is Here to Stay" and McVie on lead for "Red Sun."
THREE MORE FLEETWOOD MAC SONGS
Next, one of McVie's signature Fleetwood Mac songs with "You Make Loving Fun." Following that is a song you might hear Buckingham perform at one of his solo shows with "I'm So Afraid." It's off the band's 1975 studio album "Fleetwood Mac." Then, one of the group's signature songs to end the show before the encore with "Go Your Own Way." Before leaving the stage, the entire crowd gave them a standing ovation.
THE ENCORE
The crowd was hoping to hear a little more Fleetwood Mac, and the duo delivered with another huge hit with McVie on lead for "Everywhere." The show ended with two more new songs with "Lay Down for Free" and "Game of Pretend."
FINAL THOUGHTS
Buckingham and McVie gave a solid performance overall. There was a good mix of new songs, Fleetwood Mac hits, deep tracks and solo songs to give a little something for every fan in the audience.
Some may have wished Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie were also on stage at this concert, but seeing the great chemistry both Buckingham and McVie have together was a rare treat.