Fleetwood Mac on CBS This Morning!

[bwboy]

Originally Posted by MaryLiz2

My impression of the try-out for vocalist part was that they brought two people in and (not shockingly) aren't revealing the name of the one they didn't choose. (I was only half-paying attention, though.) Was the interviewer the one to bring it up? I know the band talked about discussing different singers from 27 to 65; probably should have left it at that without mentioning they brought someone else in.

The band didn't say anything about that on camera, Anthony Mason told the CBS hosts that they mentioned auditioning another singer, but that was the extent of it. They also didn't say whether that person wasn't chosen or if he/she declined an offer to join.

I imagine it was Billy Burnette. That would explain how he knew about Lindsey and why he appeared frustrated in his tweets about not being chosen.

[WatchChain]

Originally Posted by bwboy

The band didn't say anything about that on camera, Anthony Mason told the CBS hosts that they mentioned auditioning another singer, but that was the extent of it. They also didn't say whether that person wasn't chosen or if he/she declined an offer to join.

I imagine it was Billy Burnette. That would explain how he knew about Lindsey and why he appeared frustrated in his tweets about not being chosen.

You're right. I think the deal with Mike Campbell was sealed, but they needed a vocalist. They brought in Billy Burnett to play with the Campbell lineup. Of course, it fell flat, just like it did in 87-90. They realized something was missing with Billy Burnett, so Mick called his friend Neil Finn.

I think we were very close to having a Burnett/Campbell lineup added.

[MaryLiz2]

Originally Posted by bwboy

The band didn't say anything about that on camera, Anthony Mason told the CBS hosts that they mentioned auditioning another singer, but that was the extent of it. They also didn't say whether that person wasn't chosen or if he/she declined an offer to join.

I imagine it was Billy Burnette. That would explain how he knew about Lindsey and why he appeared frustrated in his tweets about not being chosen.

Re-watched and you're right. I did say in my initial post that I wasn't really paying attention.

My bigger take away was that a split-second clip of Don't Dream it's Over has me all on board with the vocalist they did choose.

[sasja]

Recording?!?!?! Whahaaahahaahahaaaaaa!

Yeah, right.
Let's please, PLEASE perish that thought. Just in case they are serious.

Now, a Lindsey recording though, I'll line up for!

[bwboy]

Originally Posted by sasja

Recording?!?!?! Whahaaahahaahahaaaaaa!

Yeah, right.
Let's please, PLEASE perish that thought. Just in case they are serious.

Now, a Lindsey recording though, I'll line up for!

What do you think would sell better- a Lindsey album or a FM album?

[sasja]

Alright, let's go there. Are we talking without Lindsey B. sales, like "Behind the Mask"?
Because, seriously. And that was in an era when albums still sold.

But, don't take me for a measuring stick, I always have valued Lindsey's craft and artistry highly, and Tusk is the only Mac album I still listen to to this day. I do listen to all his solo work still though!

So to me it is a matter of quality over quantity before all else. And, longevity.