"Musically ... it's just a shuffle"

[GypsySongbird]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

No, Mick must be referring to the long lost "Songbird Shuffle" remix. This version of the song was so beautiful and heartbreaking that it caused everyone in the studio to weep uncontrollably for several weeks. (This is the real reason the Rumours recording sessions lasted so long.) In the end, the band decided to lock the recording away in the vault, never to be played again. A song with that kind of power is just too dangerous.

really? is that true? where did you hear it out of interest? i want to hear this song!!!

[David]

Originally Posted by elie

David, thank you very much
It's much clearer now. You 're (as always) very kind

you're welcome. It's no problem: I like to teach & I like to learn!

BTW (since I 'm listening to it right now), what would you call "You make loving fun" musically? Why do I always think of "funky" when I hear that song?

I would call it just a straightforward pop funk number. You're right about the funky; it definitely finds a groove, thanks to a bunch of factors, like Christine's lead vocal, the Fender Rhodes, the drums, the bass & probably most of all to the king of keyboard funk, the Hohner Clavinet D6. You stick some wah-wah on that sucka or run it through a phaser, & you have hot classic funk.

[amber]

Will no one answer my Second Hand News drum question?

[David]

Originally Posted by amber

Will no one answer my Second Hand News drum question?

Do you mean is the drum called anything special or the style of playing called anything special?

The style of playing is probably best called MICK -- derived from a more traditional martial (or military) roll.

[amber]

Originally Posted by David

Do you mean is the drum called anything special or the style of playing called anything special?

The style of playing is probably best called MICK -- derived from a more traditional martial (or military) roll.

Thanks, David. That's another sound that should be in more songs. It makes me happy when skies are grey.

[David]

Originally Posted by amber

Thanks, David. That's another sound that should be in more songs. It makes me happy when skies are grey.

You dufus. Yeah, Mick uses that roll (which he does really well, incidentally, like a shuffle) in live versions of Second Hand News, Monday Morning, Love in Store (at the tag), & on the tag of the studio Big Love.

[amber]

Originally Posted by David

You dufus. Yeah, Mick uses that roll (which he does really well, incidentally, like a shuffle) in live versions of Second Hand News, Monday Morning, Love in Store (at the tag), & on the tag of the studio Big Love.

Yes, but why does that make me a dufus? I'm not getting the connection there.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by amber

Yes, but why does that make me a dufus? I'm not getting the connection there.

OT: Amber, what's with SuperSalad and what makes it so super?

[amber]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

OT: Amber, what's with SuperSalad and what makes it so super?

If you don't know, how can I explain? It's just funny and cool and stupid and nutritious. All the things I love in one superhero graphic.
All salads are super!

[ThePenguin]

Originally Posted by GypsySongbird

really? is that true? where did you hear it out of interest? i want to hear this song!!!

Your chain is being yanked!!!!
-Lis

[Alexbt]

I actually have a friend who got this off one of the secret master reels. It's just a snippet of the piano part! Here you go:

Songbird Shuffle:
http://download.yousendit.com/5712C83845267037

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by Alexbt

I actually have a friend who got this off one of the secret master reels. It's just a snippet of the piano part! Here you go:

Songbird Shuffle:
http://download.yousendit.com/5712C83845267037

Brilliant!

That is absolutely hilarious, and exactly as I was imagining it in my head.

Lis, send this along to John. Tell him that on the next Mac tour, they should end every show with this. Tuggle on the keys, of course. Stevie on vocals and dance steps.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

Lis, send this along to John. Tell him that on the next Mac tour, they should end every show with this. Tuggle on the keys, of course. Stevie on vocals and dance steps.

That's great.

Although, screw having Stevie on vocals. I say just leave it as an instrumental! Maybe have Brett go out before the band starts playing to see if anybody picks up on what he's playing.

[Alexbt]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

Brilliant!

That is absolutely hilarious, and exactly as I was imagining it in my head.

Lis, send this along to John. Tell him that on the next Mac tour, they should end every show with this. Tuggle on the keys, of course. Stevie on vocals and dance steps.

Grar, no, have them hire me to do it! :P (It only IS my dream job)
I think Tuggle needs some shuffle lessons as it is... x.x