150 Songs he HAS to know!

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by The Chain

I've found that while a lot of casual music listeners know who FM is, they have limited knowledge and/or have the completely wrong idea about the band, so I always play The Ledge for newbies, to knock those preconceptions on their asses

I played The Ledge recently for my boyfriend, and he couldn't believe it was FM either. He actually LOVED it... and he's rather indifferent to most Mac material.

I definitely agree... I'd chose something for the teacher that is a bit less well known than the choices you provided. Something a bit on the avant garde side, even.

[bluefox4000]

To a newbe I say here's Tusk. Learn it. Love it. Live it. No seriously. I would start them off with The Chain and the dance version of Silver Springs.

Mick

[StreetAngel95]

Wow guys, i'm lovin the input! This is such a hard decision to make!

[gypsy4life]

Ok, everyone and their uncle knows Rhiannon (even though I hold undying love for it) so, I'd go with The Chain.

From a chorale perspective, you'll probably snag the teacher because of the absolutely amazing harmonies between Stevie, Chris, and Lindsey. The music is superb, arrangement impeccable, and the lyrics are simple, yet, very deep and mesmerizing. You may just win a new convert to Fleetwood Macdom!

[StreetAngel95]

Originally Posted by gypsy4life

Ok, everyone and their uncle knows Rhiannon (even though I hold undying love for it) so, I'd go with The Chain.

From a chorale perspective, you'll probably snag the teacher because of the absolutely amazing harmonies between Stevie, Chris, and Lindsey. The music is superb, arrangement impeccable, and the lyrics are simple, yet, very deep and mesmerizing. You may just win a new convert to Fleetwood Macdom!

exactly what i was thinking!

[bluefox4000]

OH oh....and then scare them with a live version of it's not that funny
Sorry couldin't resist. lol

Mick

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel95

• "Sisters of The Moon" - probably my all-time favorite, and everyone i play this for is completely enchanted by the Mirage live version!
• "Rhiannon" - ROSEBUD!!!!
• "The Chain" - a group effort, really shows why they are one of the best bands that ever played!
• "Silver Springs" (Live version, of course!) - what emotion! Anybody would have instant respect for people who can sing those lyrics!

Pick a song he most likely hasn't heard.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Pick a song he most likely hasn't heard.

Exactly. Pick something that would expand someone's mind about Fleetwood Mac. That they were more than just their radio hits. Or that they were more than just a pop band (perhaps something avant garde from Tusk or SYW). Or since it's a chorale teacher, pick a song that really showcases their lush vocals (for instance, Stevie and Lindsey's voices are extremely lush on Beautiful Child).

[vivfox]

The Ledge or Brown Eyes.

[MikeVielhaber]

Of those choice Sisters of the Moon is the only logical choice. The Chain is a big radio song as is Rhiannon. Those would be wasteful. Honestly since he's a dude I'd say pick a Lindsey song...he might identify with it more....and pick one that has some nice guitar work on it. I'm So Afraid from the Dance is a good option I think. It has that nice jam at the beginning and the long solo at the end and Lindsey's in fine vocal form throughout. Just a thought.

[StreetAngel95]

Ok, so i've given some more thought...i definetly want to pick a TUSK song so he knows there's more to the Mac than just "Go Your Own Way", but i don't want to scare him away from listening to Fleetwood Mac again by choosing a really IN YOUR FACE song like "Not That Funny". So i may play it just a little safer by either picking "Think About Me", "I Know I'm Not Wrong", "Sisters of The Moon". I've also been recently listening to MIRAGE...and i've been thinking - what about "Book of Love"? I am in love with that song, and it does have a bit of Tusk influence.

Just some thoughts

[jaycee]

Originally Posted by vivfox

The Ledge or Brown Eyes.

Brown Eyes is instrumental perfection! So many subtle, beautiful sounds! And Christine's singing (while not too deep and meaningful with the lyrics), along with the sha-la-las, only adds to it. Definitely Brown Eyes!
Or Silver Springs...
Or Albatross...

[bluefox4000]

Try Tango in the Night......But then again I have a bias toward that song. After 4 years that one's still in heavy rotation

Mick

[seekerj]

I would go with 'Storms'.

[GypsySorcerer]

I'd go with "Tusk" or "The Chain."