Go Insane like Lindsey Buckingham for NYE (blog post)

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GO INSANE LIKE LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM FOR NEW YEARS EVE

Being the last blog i write on Lost Treasures for 2012, i thought i'd pick on a song that reflects the mentality of New Years Eve revellers when they're drunk as a skunk and in full on party mode (laugh). Seriously now, i am having a fairly timid night, i am going to my mates place in Ipswich for a New Years Eve party but i dont intend to get blotto, just a bit tipsy. An old favourite of mine which sprung to mind immediately is the 1997 version of GO INSANE off the FLEETWOOD MAC album THE DANCE, an album of re-invented and modernised versions of the band's older material. Along with the stunning acoustic re-invention of BIG LOVE, which started life as a dreamy and textured song in the 70`s, GO INSANE is an acoustic powerhouse performance by LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM, a most talented guitarist who often was held back from indulging in his more experimental side due to the band's monumental success churning out hook laden melodic rock. Although the fans love RUMOURS, it's widely known that Buckingham was frustrated by the fact that its popularity overshadowed much of his unique and innovative songwriting on the experimental double album TUSK in 1979. Lindsey Buckingham playing GO INSANE all by himself and one guitar, with no backing, is one of the great 'unplugged' performances of all time. Happy 2013 to all my readers, have a great New Years Eve.

Posted 30th December by Tim Badrick