Music Video: "In The Back of My Mind"

[LiamMcConville]

Another awful production to come out of the 1987-1991 era. They show Christine singing Stevie's backup vocals.

[Miss Vicky]

There are no words to describe the horror I am feeling.

[vivfox]

That should have stayed a Fleetwood Mac secret.

[desertangel]

Very late-80s conceptual-type video. Mick playing skyscrapers, wow. I thought the young gal looked a little like his daughter. Does anyone know if it is?

[petep9000]

Well, I sorta/kinda 'didn't mind' this tune off of the BTM album. When I caught this incarnation of FM at the Jones Beach theater here in NY, this was their opener. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect when the houselights went down and this creepy pulsing sound started coming (sort of reminded me of a horror movie or something, building to a climax where someone gets stabbed). There was a large screen covering the stage which was translucent but not transparent, where you could see the figures and I think I remember there were blue lights lighting it up (maybe they were differnt, can't remember). What I do remember though, is once the creepy, pulsing part was finished and it was sequeing into Rick's guitar and the 'ahhhhhhhh' vocals, the curtain/screen slowly rolled up (or down?) revealing the band with Stevie at center mic. I remember a wave of Stevie hysteria as the first 10 rows reacted to seeing Stevie there, everyone out of their seats and waving to her, snapping pics or whatever. I think she absently waved to the crowd. It was pretty obvious it was Stevie's show, even though she wasn't in a state to deliver. My brother-in-law remarked to me, "she looks sort of bloated".

I still don't think it's a bad song, particularly. Alot of production, and Stevie's vocals are numb, but I like the guitars and Christine's work on it. It's on my mp3 player, and I don't usually shuffle past it when it comes on.

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by petep9000

Well, I sorta/kinda 'didn't mind' this tune off of the BTM album.

I LOVE this song. It is absolutely my favorite from Behind the Mask, which is why I'm so horrified by the video.

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by petep9000

Well, I sorta/kinda 'didn't mind' this tune off of the BTM album. When I caught this incarnation of FM at the Jones Beach theater here in NY, this was their opener. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect when the houselights went down and this creepy pulsing sound started coming (sort of reminded me of a horror movie or something, building to a climax where someone gets stabbed). There was a large screen covering the stage which was translucent but not transparent, where you could see the figures and I think I remember there were blue lights lighting it up (maybe they were differnt, can't remember). What I do remember though, is once the creepy, pulsing part was finished and it was sequeing into Rick's guitar and the 'ahhhhhhhh' vocals, the curtain/screen slowly rolled up (or down?) revealing the band with Stevie at center mic. I remember a wave of Stevie hysteria as the first 10 rows reacted to seeing Stevie there, everyone out of their seats and waving to her, snapping pics or whatever. I think she absently waved to the crowd. It was pretty obvious it was Stevie's show, even though she wasn't in a state to deliver. My brother-in-law remarked to me, "she looks sort of bloated".

I saw this in Wisconsin & I remember the screen had masks (like on the tour book). It lifted up after a long wait (and then tilted back, I think) - very dramatic. I don't like this song on the album, but I loved it as an opener. The suspense until the screen lifted was real. And the song gave Christine & Stevie the spotlight at different points, kind of introducing them and encouraging the crowd to applaud at those moments. The spotlight on Chris was intense when she did her solo & the crowd went nuts.
I recall that there was a very overweight and obnoxious older man near me who kept heckling Stevie about her weight, especially during Landslide: "Boy, those fat chicks sure can belt a tune (guffaw)!"

- Jake

[wildheart048]

Originally Posted by petep9000

Well, I sorta/kinda 'didn't mind' this tune off of the BTM album. When I caught this incarnation of FM at the Jones Beach theater here in NY, this was their opener. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect when the houselights went down and this creepy pulsing sound started coming (sort of reminded me of a horror movie or something, building to a climax where someone gets stabbed). There was a large screen covering the stage which was translucent but not transparent, where you could see the figures and I think I remember there were blue lights lighting it up (maybe they were differnt, can't remember). What I do remember though, is once the creepy, pulsing part was finished and it was sequeing into Rick's guitar and the 'ahhhhhhhh' vocals, the curtain/screen slowly rolled up (or down?) revealing the band with Stevie at center mic. I remember a wave of Stevie hysteria as the first 10 rows reacted to seeing Stevie there, everyone out of their seats and waving to her, snapping pics or whatever. I think she absently waved to the crowd. It was pretty obvious it was Stevie's show, even though she wasn't in a state to deliver. My brother-in-law remarked to me, "she looks sort of bloated".

I still don't think it's a bad song, particularly. Alot of production, and Stevie's vocals are numb, but I like the guitars and Christine's work on it. It's on my mp3 player, and I don't usually shuffle past it when it comes on.

This brought back memories of me seeing them in Miami (on the BTM tour) ... I'm ashamed to admit that although I had been a fan of the band since the begining (of the Rumours lineup), and had been seeing Stevie live since The Wild Heart tour, I had not seen them live until this tour...and I was struck by how much it was the Stevie show...I mean the band was great, at the particular show I saw, i don't think Stevie was at her best, and she was rarely on stage if it wasn't one of her leads, but DAYAM, whenever she came out, the crowd went NUTS~and Stand Back really rawked...

Anyway, I must say that although I know I am in the minority...I kind of like this cd...I can't say that it is one of the band's best, but certainly some of the songs rock with the best of 'em...my particular favorites are Freedom and Hard Feelings...

and just one more thing...thankfully I was given a second chance, and have seen them a bunch of times since that time (meaning The Dance and SYW tours...)

Michael

[WizNicks]

Originally Posted by desertangel

Very late-80s conceptual-type video. Mick playing skyscrapers, wow. I thought the young gal looked a little like his daughter. Does anyone know if it is?

It is. (somehow it wants me to write at least 10 digits...so: blah blah blah)

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by desertangel

Very late-80s conceptual-type video. Mick playing skyscrapers, wow.

Reminds me of an unimaginative cross between The Cars (only that woman is no Paulina) and Michael Jackson's "Leave Me Alone".

- Jake