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Originally Posted by aleuzzi
One more thing: Lindsey might be the architect/producer for Tango, but commercially the album would have been consigned to a fate similar to Go Insane if it weren’t for Christine’s songs, the band brand (including Stevie’s voice and persona), and the powerful rhythm section on Caroline, Little Lies, and the title track. Even Big Love, which appears to be 100% Lindsey with no band input, would not have hit as big if people didn’t see the FM name.
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I agree. I truly believe that the ultimate reason for the incredible success of FM was always the COMBINATION of Christine, Lindsey, and Stevie. Remove one of them, and the band is not as successful, especially in the recording studio. FM, Rumours, Tusk, Mirage, and Tango would not have been as good as they were if even one of them were gone from the mix. Their songs balanced each other out in the best possible way. And as you pointed out, the powerful rhythm section of Mick and John.