Concert openers.

[aleuzzi]

1. My Little Demon

2. Love in Store

3. Eyes of the World

4. Isn't it Midnight

5. (and here's one for the long, longshot wish) Station Man

Anyone of these songs would be a great way to start. Get them up and running with a fast tune and some ripping guitar.

Monday Morning and Say You Love Me are both fine openers that have been done to death.

I would have typed in Sisters of the Moon, too, but after hearing Stevie's vocals on it from the previous tour the song might best be retired.

[bobwelchera]

Originally Posted by Nicks Fan

To my knowledge there were some statements in the press from Stevie and Mick. I was surprised that the day it was announced Lindsey played Ithaca NY and didn't mention it. I thought he might have said something during the show since Bob's leaving was the reason he and Stevie got to join the band in the first place. I had thought of asking him during the meet and greet about Bob but I thought it might make for awkward conversation.

Matt

Thanks, Matt. That is rather depressing, to be honest. I think I remember Stevie's and Mick's comments. Hopefully something will be said/done on this tour.

Also, I now realize I forgot Gold Dust Woman in my set. For now, it would go between Dreams and Little Lies.

[bethelblues]

So how about this for the concert opening? Great, energy-filled, fast, amazing sounds. Love this version. This is what I want from a first song. Then, we can launch into Say You Love Me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajh-mwr8tHA

[GavinBrown]

I think Everywhere would be a funny kinda opening this time around considering her return

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by GavinBrown

I think Everywhere would be a funny kinda opening this time around considering her return

That would be funny, and so unexpected! But despite being a nice song, Everywhere is such a lightweight tune. It would be an underwhelming concert opener, but a great second song, unseating Dreams to another place in the set, which would be a refreshing change.

It was very surprising when they opened their shows with Second Hand News. I thought that was a great choice.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by WayOfTheDragon

I like this idea a lot. There are a lot of mellow Christine songs that would sound good as part of the acoustic section of the show. Never Make Me Cry is one that comes to my mind. And a full band version of Big Love would be a welcome change of pace.

In my fantasies, in the middle of their set, how cool it would be if they just stripped down to the five of them (no back up singers/musicians), and perform an intimate acoustic set of three or four songs.

Never Make Me Cry is a perfect choice, or perhaps Honey Hi, which lends itself to more group interaction. For example, Lindsey could perform Save Me a Place, and Stevie could perform Goodbye Baby. I hope their shows will have some unexpected/inspired moments; something out of left field that departs from their standard routines.

[bethelblues]

Everywhere is a perfect second or third song. I wonder if she'll play it this time out. I also wonder how true to Christine's word the band will be to reimagining their songs and set.

Could Oh Daddy work as an acoustic/no backgrounds? I think it'll be in. I'd be so happy if the Gypsy acoustic version re-emerged.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by bethelblues

Everywhere is a perfect second or third song. I wonder if she'll play it this time out. I also wonder how true to Christine's word the band will be to reimagining their songs and set.

Could Oh Daddy work as an acoustic/no backgrounds? I think it'll be in. I'd be so happy if the Gypsy acoustic version re-emerged.

Early on, they did perform Oh Daddy on the Rumours tour with background vocals similar to the recorded version. But I think, in most future performances, it was just a Christine's solo vocal performance. Correct me if I am amiss.

[bethelblues]

She did perform the song on The Dance tour too. That's what I thought, and why I could figure it into a pared down acoustic section of the concert, that it was just a solo vocal. This is what I'd like to see/what we're most likely to see from Christine:

Not going anywhere:
You Make Loving Fun
Songbird
Say You Love Me

Very Likely
Oh Daddy - this seems to be a band sentimental favorite, all but confirmed
Brown Eyes - the only song we know for sure is in the set, confirmed by Christine; I think this will be her sole representation from Tusk (sorry Think About Me...if Stevie does Angel, Think About Me sounds very similar)

2 Tango Songs - I'd rank in this order of my preference:
Little Lies
Isn't It Midnight
(Everywhere)

1 Mirage Song -
Love In Store
(Hold Me)

Pre-1975 Song
Why

Possible Alternate for Any Above
Over My Head

Not counting Don't Stop, since I see it like The Chain as a "band" song.

[bethelblues]

Too bad you can't insert gifs. Mick wants Tusk for the opener:

http://i.minus.com/iKqsutRrmNhDM.gif

[BLY]

Originally Posted by bethelblues

Too bad you can't insert gifs. Mick wants Tusk for the opener:

http://i.minus.com/iKqsutRrmNhDM.gif

I think Tusk would be a great opener. When I'm asked "What is Your Favorite Fleetwood Mac Song" ? The answer has been (since 1979) TUSK!

[bethelblues]

Originally Posted by BLY

I think Tusk would be a great opener. When I'm asked "What is Your Favorite Fleetwood Mac Song" ? The answer has been (since 1979) TUSK!

I posted the Boston version from 2004 above. If they play it fast like that, with the short cymbals intro and the driving drums, it would be perfect!!

[SameGlassTable]

Say you Love Me .
The Chain.
Dreams .

[bethelblues]

Do you guys really think this would make for a great opener: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qx1I0sqQfk ??

This was how they last played Say You Love Me.

[He's So Unusual]

I've always thought I Don't Want to Know would make a pretty cool opener. Station Man, Say You Love Me and Love in Store would be good as well.