"If Christine McVie isn't on board, then it doesn't count"

[nicepace]

Here's an internet posting with which I agree 100%.

From http://steelyankee.blogspot.com/2008...ack-again.html

I didn't know about this. Apparently, from the Stuck in the 80's guys, Fleetwood Mac is reuniting for a tour.

I'm not a huge fan, but I like them. Rumours is one of the great albums ever, and one that I appreciate more than I did when I was a kid. The songs mean even more to me now.

If you haven't figured out why, you're just not paying attention.

Yet I'll drop the fly in the Big Mac. If Christine McVie isn't on board, then it doesn't count. It's got to be the full, great Fleetwood Mac for me to care. Just give me the prime-time lineup. It's not like I'm asking Peter Green and Bob Welch to return.

To me, it's like the Van Halen reunion. Close...but no cigar.

Besides, Christine McVie is, to me, one of the all-time great female voices in the history of rock (and pop, I guess). The woman could sing the alphabet to me and I'd be happy. I know most of you enjoy the offerings of Stevie Nicks, and she is great, but I just enjoy McVie's voice more.

Besides, her maiden name is Perfect.

[snoot]

Agreed, but it's doubtful she'll be back. I think she has pretty much made it clear her performing days are over now. Of course one can always hope upon a lucky star ... and we've certainly seen our share of celebs and stars who pack it in for good, only to reprise a while later.

Otherwise but here's to wishin'

[Gailh]

Hmmm

Controversial opinion.

I think the band lack the balance that Christine gave them and of course that voice.

It's not an opinion that most would agree with but yes (for me at least) if she's not there it's not the real deal

Gail

[snoot]

If Bob Welch were picked up in her place, then frankly I wouldn't care. THAT lineup I would pay to see in a heartbeat.

Hmmm, wonder what Lindsey + Dave Mason would sound like paired together?

[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by snoot

If Bob Welch were picked up in her place, then frankly I wouldn't care. THAT lineup I would pay to see in a heartbeat.

Hmmm, wonder what Lindsey + Dave Mason would sound like paired together?

But that's the point. It doesn't matter who is in the band as long as Mick and John are in the band. That's part of the wonder of Fleetwood Mac!

[michelej1]

Yes, I definitely think it's the genuine Mac without Christine. But I like the 5 of them together -- or if forced to reduce, I'll take the three songwriters -- better than I like any one of them by him or herself. I live for the dame, the gal and the guitarist.

And I feel I never got a last concert from Christine. I want that. I don't feel complete. No goodbye. No closure.

Michele

[SteveMacD]

The only reason I don't like this logic is she wasn't a member during the Green years, and that most certainly counted.

BTW, if they bring back anybody, I'd love to see Rick Vito come back to do some of the Green-era stuff. Bob Welch and/or Billy Burnette wouldn't be bad, either. For that matter, I liked the way Bekka Bramlett sang Christine McVie songs better than Stevie.

[snoot]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

But that's the point. It doesn't matter who is in the band as long as Mick and John are in the band. That's part of the wonder of Fleetwood Mac!

As good as they come as a backbone in the biz, no doubt about it, but let's be real here also. What sets FM apart is the great frontmen and leading ladies they have employed over the years, each adding uniquely to the namesake sound. That will always remain the wonder of Fleetwood Mac to me! [and chops to Fleetwood and Mac in that department -- they're either remarkably talented in that regard (spotting and enlisting talent), or incredibly lucky -- or both!]

Originally Posted by michelej1

And I feel I never got a last concert from Christine. I want that. I don't feel complete. No goodbye. No closure.

There is NEVER closure with Fleetwood Mac. Not with Green, not with Spencer, or Kirwan, Weston, Welch, Mason, Bramlett, etc. It's a never ending conundrum, part of the mystery - and even allure - I suppose. Come to think of it, Christie is more complete than many of the others, most of whom slipped off into the night.

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

BTW, if they bring back anybody, I'd love to see Rick Vito come back to do some of the Green-era stuff. Bob Welch and/or Billy Burnette wouldn't be bad, either. For that matter, I liked the way Bekka Bramlett sang Christine McVie songs better than Stevie.

So many possibilities, so little time.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by snoot

There is NEVER closure with Fleetwood Mac. Not with Green, not with Spencer, or Kirwan, Weston, Welch, Mason, Bramlett, etc. It's a never ending conundrum, part of the mystery - and even allure - I suppose. Come to think of it, Christie is more complete than many of the others, most of whom slipped off into the night.

Well, I wasn't a fan for any of those. So, I'm closed on that score. I just want Christine.

Michele

[snoot]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Well, I wasn't a fan for any of those. So, I'm closed on that score. I just want Christine.

Wa wha WHAT??!! Hold on, I'm about to faint...

* thud *





Is there such a thing as blasphemy around these parts?

[OldTimer]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

BTW, if they bring back anybody, I'd love to see Rick Vito come back to do some of the Green-era stuff.

Actually, I think that's a first-rate idea -- Rick could inject some much-needed energy into the show. He and Mick have been dynamite in the Blues Band tour, and besides, he learned all the songs 20 years ago.

The scenario of Rick playing alongside Lindsey is intriguing, but probably falls into the hell-freezing-over category....

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by nicepace

Here's an internet posting with which I agree 100%.

From http://steelyankee.blogspot.com/2008...ack-again.html

Yeah... My friend Mr Bill refers to Fleetwood Mac now as "Fleetwood Mac-lite" It's a shame really. I'm glad to see them continuing on, but I do miss Christine. It's almost like a different band now.

[nicepace]

My feelings about the band without Christine must be similar to the way the fans of the Peter Green-era Mac felt many years ago when Peter left. They must have thought, "well, this new bunch of musicians is interesting, but without Peter, they're missing the element that made me love them."

Of course, many PG-era fans disliked the pop direction the band took without him. The comparison breaks down because now because the band isn't taking a radically new direction without Christine. But without her they are missing the element that made me love them. Lindsey and Stevie are still going to put out good music but without Chris's contribution, I think the band is missing something crucial. Of course they're still Fleetwood Mac without her, but a diminished version of the band. "Fleetwood Mac Lite" as the previous poster said. That about says it all, in my opinion.

[macpai]

I miss Christine as well. But it was the same when Lindsey was gone, when Lindsey & Stevie were gone. Those five pieces make magic. And they can be magical in different configurations, but it's just different.