what could be Christine's next move?

[applebucked]

The London appearances have ran its course. So the question is...what do you think would happen next for our songbird?

[HomerMcvie]

I think she's chomping at the bit to rejoin, but ONLY in a limited capacity. Recording, with maybe a few select shows.


Gigantic CHILD (Lindsey) won't accept that.

[applebucked]

But since he won't accept that, IMO the most realistic option is another solo record.

Unless both parties (meaning her and the rest of the band) are willing to compromise and do a shorter tour that does not involve too much flying around. The fact that she flew to places this year is quite significant in that she's at least trying to cope with the fear (with some help, perhaps?)

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I think she's chomping at the bit to rejoin, but ONLY in a limited capacity. Recording, with maybe a few select shows.

That's exactly what I think. Since she won't be allowed to do that because of you know who, I think a solo album is possible.

I've loved seeing these Don't Stop videos from London. That's the first time I've seen anything from Fleetwood Mac since that Grammy medley 15 years ago. But those Hawaii videos were even better since Mick let her do more. I think I've seen the Get Like You Used To Be video over 200 times by now. I think if Mick does anything more with his blues band and I assume he will, it wouldn't surprise me if she would contribute in some way with that.

[applebucked]

Originally Posted by macfan 57

That's exactly what I think. Since she won't be allowed to do that because of you know who, I think a solo album is possible.

I've loved seeing these Don't Stop videos from London. That's the first time I've seen anything from Fleetwood Mac since that Grammy medley 15 years ago. But those Hawaii videos were even better since Mick let her do more. I think I've seen the Get Like You Used To Be video over 200 times by now. I think if Mick does anything more with his blues band and I assume he will, it wouldn't surprise me if she would contribute in some way with that.

Oh wow, great to see you here, Mary Ann. Read some of your posts while I was still a lurker and I'm glad we have you back here.

Don't know how many times I watched the Maui videos. All I know is that it's a lot. And good god, she looked, played and sounded great both London nights (okay the first one was a little rough, but that's probably nerves and a bit of rustiness)

[Dex]

I think she'll stay primarily retired, but I don't really like the phrase "go back into hiding" since that's never what she was doing.

She may do the odd bit now and again for fun, but basically these appearances seem to confirm to me that retirement agrees with her.

[applebucked]

Originally Posted by Dex

I think she'll stay primarily retired, but I don't really like the phrase "go back into hiding" since that's never what she was doing.

She may do the odd bit now and again for fun, but basically these appearances seem to confirm to me that retirement agrees with her.

I was supposed to change it to "go back to retirement" earlier but I couldn't edit it anymore.

God I wish there was at least ONE interview with Chris during this timeframe.

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I think she's chomping at the bit to rejoin, but ONLY in a limited capacity. Recording, with maybe a few select shows.


Gigantic CHILD (Lindsey) won't accept that.

That would be great, but I think she is retired anyway.

[louielouie2000]

It would seem by the recent flurry of public appearances with her former band, Chris might be showing interest in returning to Fleetwood Mac. However, I can't see her wanting to do it in a full capacity. And now we know that Lindsey wants all or nothing.

So that seems to leave open her making another solo album. However, Chris has been a recording artist for what, 45+ years? In that time she's only released 3 solo albums. Her recording another solo album seems a bit remote to me. I realize her nephew drew In The Meantime out of her. But what's he up to these days? Maybe he's moved on in his career, has his own family, etc.

So it seems to me, the only real option we're left is Chris going back into retirement.

[nicepace]

I'm not defending Lindsey here, but I think we need to stop jumping to conclusions about what he thinks based on a single offhand remark (possibly misquoted) from Stevie in an interview. I think the question here is NOT why Lindsey demands "all or nothing" from Chris, but why would Stevie say something about his attitude that paints him in such a negative light, at this moment in the band's history when everybody should be rejoicing over Christine's appearance with them?

What's Stevie's motivation in representing Lindsey as having such a bad attitude? Is she just trying to make him seem like a jerk, so she will seem like a nicer person? It wouldn't be the first time that dynamic was at play in their relationship.

I personally was annoyed with Stevie for trying to steal the limelight from Christine that first night, when at the end of the song Christine was happily waving to the fans and Stevie grabbed her from behind, and intruded on her moment. (You can see in the videos how surprised Christine was that she did that.)

I guess I'm saying I'm suspicious of Stevie's behavior in all of this. But don't listen to me because I've never been much of a Stevie fan.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I personally was annoyed with Stevie for trying to steal the limelight from Christine that first night, when at the end of the song Christine was happily waving to the fans and Stevie grabbed her from behind, and intruded on her moment. (You can see in the videos how surprised Christine was that she did that.)

I guess I'm saying I'm suspicious of Stevie's behavior in all of this. But don't listen to me because I've never been much of a Stevie fan.

You know, I'm the FIRST one to criticize Steve E., and I didn't take it like that at all! When she grabbed her from behind, I took that as GENUINE JOY, in having Chris back on stage!

[applebucked]

I thought the joy was genuine too. She was obviously happy to have her there and it's true to her natural personality.

I don't get why all of them don't seem to want to meet in the middle in terms of Chris rejoining. If you want her to join full time, you have to make some concessions for her. Same with Chris having to make some compromises on her end as well.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I personally was annoyed with Stevie for trying to steal the limelight from Christine that first night, when at the end of the song Christine was happily waving to the fans and Stevie grabbed her from behind, and intruded on her moment. (You can see in the videos how surprised Christine was that she did that.)

I was annoyed too. I think Stevie's feelings for Christine are certainly genuine, but I also think that she was also making that 'first time in 15 years' just as much about her as about Christine. Christine had no time in the spotlight alone. I think Christine is very used to Stevie's exuberance, so when Stevie grabbed her from behind it didn't seem to me that she was surprised, but I felt her silent response patting Stevie's hands quickly was, "ok, ok settle down" which is always the role she has had to play with Stevie really. In that sense, she really has taken the big sister approach. I had a little brother and I probably said to him frequently, "Will you be still? Could you be quiet for just two minutes?!"

Friday night, Stevie was much more respectful of boundaries. She wasn't doing that raise our arms in Victory play. After Don't Stop, she didn't rush to Christine. Christine accepted the applause and then John came and escorted her from the piano and Stevie was very patient, waiting her turn to embrace Christine.

Michele

[applebucked]

Stevie and Lindsey are just shameless mudslingers. Can't wait do hear Lindsey's side on this thing.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I'm not defending Lindsey here, but I think we need to stop jumping to conclusions about what he thinks based on a single offhand remark (possibly misquoted) from Stevie in an interview. I think the question here is NOT why Lindsey demands "all or nothing" from Chris, but why would Stevie say something about his attitude that paints him in such a negative light, at this moment in the band's history when everybody should be rejoicing over Christine's appearance with them?

What's Stevie's motivation in representing Lindsey as having such a bad attitude? Is she just trying to make him seem like a jerk, so she will seem like a nicer person? It wouldn't be the first time that dynamic was at play in their relationship.

I personally was annoyed with Stevie for trying to steal the limelight from Christine that first night, when at the end of the song Christine was happily waving to the fans and Stevie grabbed her from behind, and intruded on her moment. (You can see in the videos how surprised Christine was that she did that.)

I guess I'm saying I'm suspicious of Stevie's behavior in all of this. But don't listen to me because I've never been much of a Stevie fan.

I don't know, I think Stevie probably realizes everyone is baffled by the whole situation. Why would Chris return after 15 years? Why just for ONE song for 2 shows? Why those 2 particular shows? If Christine is talking about wanting to record again, why can't she with the band? Why can't she record, but not tour... she did that for the Time album? It's not just fans asking these questions, it's journalists, too.

This time around, I honestly believe Stevie isn't slinging mud at Lindsey. They seem pretty content with each other at the moment. The way Stevie phrased her comments on the subject leads me to believe she was not sharing Lindsey's feelings out of malice. Stevie just seemed matter of fact, and perhaps even understanding of his point of view.

Regarding Lindsey's motivations for blocking a partial return from Christine... I'm a bit torn. We all know how much of a purist & idealist he is. But at the same time, he's also repeatedly expressed his joy of the 21st century Fleetwood Mac dynamic. He likes the more "masculine" sound without Christine, and the fact he has more breathing room in the setlist. His reasons for blocking Christine could be more selfish than idealist this time.

Either that, or he's playing hardball with Christine in attempts to muscle her into a firm commitment to Fleetwood Mac- one she couldn't simply excuse herself from if she changed her mind.