Bob Welch-era compilation?

[SteveMacD]

See, I'd try to make it a 2 CD set. I don't know what I'd put on it at this point.

I'd really love to have a video compilation from this era.

[Moz]

Here's mine (in no particular order, somewhat grouped by album)...

The Ghost
Sunny Side of Heaven
Spare Me A Little of Your Love
Sentimental Lady
Bermuda Triangle
Coming Home
Angel
Bad Loser
Born Enchanter
Bare Trees
Believe Me
Future Games
Hypnotized
Just Crazy Love
KEEP ON GOING!
Miles Away
Why
Bright Fire
Morning Rain
Sands of Time
Night Watch

There's others but I'm only going by what's on my iPod.

[Almost Simon]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

See, I'd try to make it a 2 CD set. I don't know what I'd put on it at this point.

A 2cd set would allow you to put nearly ALL the tracks from that era on it. It's only 5 albums between Future Games and Heroes. So wouldn't really be a best of compilation, would it???

[David]

Originally Posted by Almost Simon

A 2cd set would allow you to put nearly ALL the tracks from that era on it. It's only 5 albums between Future Games and Heroes. So wouldn't really be a best of compilation, would it???

I've noticed that oddity about fans of the pre-1975 Macs: You ask them to name their favorites, & they rattle off every last track the band recorded in that era.

[David]

Originally Posted by chriskisn

Yes Yes Yes! Another person who likes The Derelict!

I sing it & play it on the piano all the time. It's even on my MP3 player at the gym -- it's perfect rhythmically for leg extensions.

I posted its chords on the Ledge about five years ago.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by David

I sing it & play it on the piano all the time. It's even on my MP3 player at the gym -- it's perfect rhythmically for leg extensions.

I posted its chords on the Ledge about five years ago.

As a song, I find it very satisfying. It just seems entirely out of place on Penguin--or any Mac record.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by David

I've noticed that oddity about fans of the pre-1975 Macs: You ask them to name their favorites, & they rattle off every last track the band recorded in that era.

Mac fans are crazy people. Myself included.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Almost Simon

A 2cd set would allow you to put nearly ALL the tracks from that era on it. It's only 5 albums between Future Games and Heroes. So wouldn't really be a best of compilation, would it???

What, you wouldn't want a few choice live cuts?

[Almost Simon]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

What, you wouldn't want a few choice live cuts?

I guess you could have a few live tracks but then you'd be duplicating studio tracks on the same compilation.

Are there that many live professionally recorded concerts from the 1971-1974 era??

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

As a song, I find it very satisfying. It just seems entirely out of place on Penguin--or any Mac record.

Hmm...depends on your view of the Mac really. I just wish he had been given more of a chance to prove himself.

Sure, it didn't fit in with Bob Welch's dreamy stuff or Christine's pop tunes, but hey, the band has always been a mix of all kinds of music. There has never been a "Mac style".

Then again, that's just my opinion. I kinda like all those obscure Mac members...

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by David

I posted its chords on the Ledge about five years ago.

I'm thinking it's about time for an encore. Let's see those chords again, please!

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by Almost Simon

IAre there that many live professionally recorded concerts from the 1971-1974 era??

We don't know...that's the point. (Of course, there are a few of 1974, but earlier than that? )

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by David

I've noticed that oddity about fans of the pre-1975 Macs: You ask them to name their favorites, & they rattle off every last track the band recorded in that era.

Well, that's no different than Rumours era fans...especially the Chiffonheads...they rattle off every damned Stevie Nicks tune, whether it's listenable or not.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Almost Simon

I guess you could have a few live tracks but then you'd be duplicating studio tracks on the same compilation.

Not necessarily. They could put stuff like Get Like You Used To Be and I'd Rather Go Blind on there, as well as some interesting versions of Peter Green songs (especially The Green Manalishi).

But, really, I have no real issue with duplication. Songs like Believe Me have live versions that warrent inclusion. The live version with Weston (from Midnight Special) had the greatest ending ever, and the 1974 Record Plant version is pure Power Pop at its finest. Spare Me A Little Of Your Love from 1972 with Danny is killer. And, Bob's musings on Future Games and/or Bermuda Triangle would be worth it, too. The studio albums are great, but they don't really capture the personality of this era, which is why the live recordings are so essential.

Originally Posted by Almost Simon

Are there that many live professionally recorded concerts from the 1971-1974 era??

Originally Posted by chiliD

We don't know...that's the point. (Of course, there are a few of 1974, but earlier than that? )

Well, there's the Seattle '72 set that was on radio. I'm sure there's a master of that somewhere. (If not, they could always use Pro Tools to work audio magic.)

I'd also be curious if there are any rehearsal tapes out there, similar to the Madison Blues stuff from this era.

And for crying out loud, we need the Fleetwood Mac version of Good Things.

[Neb-Maat-Re]

Originally Posted by chiliD

every damned Stevie Nicks tune, whether it's listenable or not.

You mean there are...no, wait, I'll remain silent on that point.