Christine McVie Songs

[jools]

Hi everyone,

I think its a shame that Christine isnt involved with the latest CD and tour.
I think she is a great songwriter.Below is a list of my favorite Christine or copenned songs from Rumours onwards

Songbird
Oh Daddy
Little Lies
Wish You were Here
Skies the Limit
Do You Know
Save Me
You Make Loving Fun
Hollywood
The Nights in Estoril
All Over Again

Feel free to make any comments


Julian

[PenguinHead]

Why is it a shame? Constant change is the name of the game for this band. Say You Will is wonderful for what it is.

It's well known that Christine was very unhappy on the Dance tour. So she left. Gotta respect that! Why would you want to see her out with the band again, when she's clearly done with it? I'm happy to hear she's still making music though.

How about her catalog of songs pre-Buckingham Nicks??? A lot of those tend to get overlooked! The Rumours era band did play a few of them in concert, early on. But those logically disappeared from their live sets once newer songs emerged. Even her earlier songs display an unwavering consistency.

Morning Rain
Show Me A Smile
Spare Me A Little (performed live 1975-76)
Homeward Bound
Believe Me (performed live 1977)
Keep On Going (written by Bob Welch)
Why (performed live 1975-76)
The Way I Feel
Just Crazy Love (performed live on Chris's 1984 solo tour)
Remember Me
Dissatisfied
Did You Ever Love Me (a would-be classic)
Heroes Are Hard To Find
Come A Little Bit Closer
Bad Loser
Prove Your Love (Chris once mentioned that she didn't like her vocal performance on this song -- and regrets it wasn't produced by the Rumours era band) I nod my head in agreement on that. Still a nice song, but Lindsey would have polished it into a jewel.

[Jessica]

I'm really into Come A Little Bit Closer. I like it just the way it is. Am surprised it wasn't a single. It's my favorite Chris song out of the pre-Rumours era, maybe my favorite, period.

I'm sad she's not on the new album, but I like the album anyway. In terms of how I feel about Lindsey, my favorite work of his is on SYW.

Jessica :)

[chiliD]

If I'm not mistaken, didn't Christine play "Remember Me" on her 1984 tour, as well? Or, was that on the Bob Welch & Friends: Live At The Roxy? I definitely recall a live version of it sometime in the early/mid 80's.

[PenguinHead]

Remember Me on her 1984 tour? Well, I know that was a very short tour...and I have a couple of full shows, and there is no Remember Me. I've seen parts of that Bob Welch show and I don't recall Christine even being there -- just Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks. Can anyone else confirm this? Inquiring penguinheads want - need to know!! lol

It's kind of curious, Julian, that you didn't include any songs on your list from the Fleetwod Mac album...Christine had some great songs there. While that album was technically pre-Rumours, it is ultimately a Rumours-era album.

[CarneVaca]

I like Over My Head, not so much for the lyrics but for the feel of the song. Very cool.

[macko814]

I love Dissatisfied and Spare Me A Little. I sort of just discovered them. I'm glad you're doing this!

[gypsygem81]

Originally posted by chiliD
If I'm not mistaken, didn't Christine play "Remember Me" on her 1984 tour, as well? Or, was that on the Bob Welch & Friends: Live At The Roxy? I definitely recall a live version of it sometime in the early/mid 80's.

She was definately at the Bob Welch concert and they did do one of Christine's songs from the Bob Welch era. I think it was Remember Me, but I'm not entirely sure. I'm sure someone round here must have a copy of it though.

Love Gem

[gypsygem81]

I think that some of Christine's best songs are on the Mystery to Me album - Why is just beautiful. I really love Chris's song Homeward Bound from the Bare Trees album too. It's actually one of my favourite FM songs. It's interesting because it's all about how tired she is of touring - and that was in 1972! So I suppose we shouldn't be suprised that she finally packed it in. As much as I love SYW, I do still miss Chris. She was in the band for so long and she had become such an important part of how they made music. So of course she is missed, but like PenguinHead said, Fleetwood Mac has always been about change, and that's no bad thing (though the Mac have been known to have some very dodgy line ups in the past!)

Love Gem

[wetcamelfood]

Originally posted by chiliD
If I'm not mistaken, didn't Christine play "Remember Me" on her 1984 tour, as well? Or, was that on the Bob Welch & Friends: Live At The Roxy? I definitely recall a live version of it sometime in the early/mid 80's.

Yup, RM was definitely done on Welch & friends @ the Roxy deal.

As for pre BN CM stuff done on the '84 tour, I know "Spare me a little of your love" & "Just crazy love" were done if that's of any help to anyone. :)

John

[macmar71]

Why
Spare Me A Little
Get Like You Used To Be
Who's Dreaming this Dream
Honey Hi
Over And Over
Think About Me
Hold Me
Wish You Were Here
Come A Little Bit Closer
Prove Your Love
I'd Rather Go Blind
The Smile I Live For
The Challenge
Oh Daddy
Did You Ever Love Me
Skies The Limit
Heart of Stone
All Over Again

[The Tower]

Oh, Christine..... her best songs weren't the hits.... (though those were great, too)

Over and Over
Why
Only Over You
Warm Ways
Isn't It Midnight
Never Forget
Oh Daddy


I love you, Christine!!!! :D

[Jessica]

http://members.aol.com/acissej138/ChristinewithTaylorMills

A recent photo? Christine with singer Taylor Mills...

Jessica :)

[PenguinHead]

Oh Wow! I guess I don't remember (or have seen in full) the Bob Welch concert. Does anyone have the live version of Remember Me!!!??? I'll trade for the single version of Crying In the Night (heavy guitar mix). I just burned it on cd from the original single. It's not digital quality (duh!) and has some "fuzzy fidelity" as most vinyl singles do.

Yeah, Christine had lots of great album tracks. They did play Over and Over and Think About Me late in the Tusk tour. What's more surprising is that they rehearsed Honey Hi! That would have been great for an "acoustic set." Of course it never made it to the stage. And I don't understand why Sugar Daddy is so malaigned! I think it's pure Christine!

[macfan 57]

In addition to "Remember Me", Chris also sang on "Hypnotized" & "Sentimental Lady" at the Bob Welch & Friends Live at the Roxy show. It's a great show. I wish somehow that this would be released on DVD(the complete show).

As for listing my favorite Christine songs, there's just not enough room here. I'd have to list just about every one of her songs, since I love them all.

[macfan 57]

Originally posted by Jessica
http://members.aol.com/acissej138/ChristinewithTaylorMills

A recent photo? Christine with singer Taylor Mills...

Jessica :)

Thanks for posting. But, unfortunately the picture isn't showing up for me. Who's Taylor Mills?

[MACFAN]

Why
Did You Ever Love Me
You Make Loving Fun
Come A Little Bit Closer
Remember Me
Oh Daddy
Sugar Daddy
All songs "on the a White Fleetwood Mac album"
The Way I Feel
Brown Eyes
Temporary One
Think About Me

When you think about it Christine has so many really great songs.................

[Jessica]

Macfan---I'm not really familiar with Taylor Mills. I guess she's a British singer. Do you want me to e-mail you the photo?

Jessica :)

[macfan 57]

Originally posted by Jessica
Macfan---I'm not really familiar with Taylor Mills. I guess she's a British singer. Do you want me to e-mail you the photo?

Jessica :)

Jessica, that would be great. I have WebTV, so that may be why I can't see the picture. But, it's worth a try to e-mail the photo. Maybe it will work that way. You should be able to get my e-mail address from the members list.:)

[Tim Robinson]

1. Everywhere:angel:
2. Little Lies
3. Don't Stop

And her best album was Tango in the Night.

[fmfreak]

Some of my favorite Chris songs:
Remember Me
Why
Dissatisfied
Brown Eyes
Never Make Me Cry
You Make Lovin' Fun
Over And Over
Think About Me
Honey Hi
Say You Love Me
Songbird
Hold Me
Love In Store
Everywhere
Little Lies
Heart Of Stone
Just Crazy Love
Believe Me
Spare Me...
Morning Rain

and solo:
Got Hold On Me
One In A Million
Love Will Show Us How
The Smile I Live For
The Challenge

I miss Chris as well, but that's the nature of the beast...FM will be fine without her, and she'll be fine without them...although I can't wait any longer to hear her new solo album...does anyone have any idea when it's suppossed to come out?

fmfreak

[macfan 57]

Originally posted by fmfreak


I miss Chris as well, but that's the nature of the beast...FM will be fine without her, and she'll be fine without them...although I can't wait any longer to hear her new solo album...does anyone have any idea when it's suppossed to come out?

fmfreak

Hopefully, soon. But, I have a feeling that it won't be coming out until next year since she is still working on it and does not yet have a label to release it on.

[Nicks Fan]

Chris had some great songs. My Favs are

1) Little Lies
2) Don't Stop
3) You Make Lovin Fun
4) Everywhere
5) Skies The Limit
6) Songbird
7) Just Crazy Love
8) Save Me
9) Nights In Estoril
10 Love Will Show Us How

[cliffdweller]

Chris's best stuff was on Tusk, hands down. "Brown Eyes", "Honey Hi", "Think About Me", she shined as a songwriter on this album.

[PenguinHead]

Hi cliff dweller. Nice name! Yeah, I love Christine's Tusk songs. Still, her lyrics on those songs were the most minimal she has ever written. Very sparse, but with Lindsey's production they really shine. I'm surprised Think About Me wasn't a bigger hit than it was. I loved that they performed Brown Eyes on the Mirage tour. And there are some great live versions of Over and Over from the Tusk tour. Have you ever heard the tape of them rehearsing Honey Hi? It's pretty cool...would have been great for an acoustic portion of a concert.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally posted by Jessica
Macfan---I'm not really familiar with Taylor Mills. I guess she's a British singer. Do you want me to e-mail you the photo?

Jessica :)
I've never heard of her!

[Carlene]

The best Christine songs that come to mind are:

Little Lies :nod:
Love in Store
Over and Over
Think About Me
Brown Eyes
You Make Loving Fun
Save Me
Warm Ways
Why

[go6car]

Oh my gosh, the 84 tour! What memories you guys brought back for me! Me and my best friend got dropped off at the Tower Theater (near Philly) for that one, as an "early" birthday present for me, from my parents! We brought flowers and everything for Christine! We also scammed (as then-15 year olds) and eventually sat right up front and center! And flirted with Todd Sharp (guitarist) the whole time! Such fun! And, Christine was just brilliant! After the show, we were standing next to her limo and she rolled down her window and talked to us! My parents (with dog) came walking over and she just laughed! Couldn't believe that they had my dog with them, LOL! She was so nice and that was such a great night! The one thing that stands out in my mind was what striking eyes she has. The pictures of her don't do them justice!

So cool to remember all this and hard to believe it was almost 20 years ago!!:)

[screwed]

I will forever miss what might have been. God bless you Chris. My top 12 Chris songs

Songbird
Why (in my opinion these first two can stand up against any of
the Beatles McCartney ballads)
Say You Love Me (the happiest and most fun the the Rumours
lineup ever sounded on record)
You Make Loving Fun (anyone else notice the almost Disco vibe to
this one; brilliantly produced)
Think About Me (hands down her best rocker)
Oh Daddy
Brown Eyes
Over My Head
Temporary One (a nice final song with the Mac)
Hold Me (one of the coolest hits of the 80s)
Love Shines (great, but would have kicked butt with
Buckingham/Nicks)
Over and Over

Sorry Tango fans. None for me thanks.

[glitter_fades]

Christine is one of the most underrated and overlooked songwriters of her generation, imo. Wonder if being in the same band with Stevie hurt or helped? What say you all?