BREAKING: Christine McVie to rejoin Fleetwood Mac for 2013 tour

[RavenOfRhiannon]

Los Angeles - EW Exclusive
Entertainment Weekly has learned that Christine McVie will be joining Stevie Nicks, Linsdey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie on their upcoming 2013 World Tour, kicking off in Columbus, OH this week.
'After playing with Mick and John in Hawaii a few weeks ago, I realized how much I had missed performing,' McVie told EW. 'What really convinced me was attending a few rehearsals with the band and seeing how energized they were. I knew I could not miss out on this opportunity.'
Mick Fleetwood could hardly contain his excitement, 'We've been rehearsing with Chris for a few weeks now, hoping to surprise the fans with this reunion. Chris is playing beautifully, and having the 3 part harmonies with Stevie and Lindsey back brought a tear to my eye on more than one occassion.'
Nicks concurs, 'The last two tours with Fleetwod Mac were just not fun for me. I missed Chris and her English sense of humor. Having her back means more than I can say.'
Buckingham says he hopes having McVie back in the mix will help convince Nicks to record a Mac album, 'Chris hasn't committed to anything beyond the tour, but maybe the road will convince the girls that we can put out new music.'

Additional reporting by April Phules.

[HejiraNYC]

^^ Meh. You could have put a little more effort into this to make it believable.

[gypsy-sara]

Additional reporting by April Phules.

Wow, that's SO not funny.

I actually believed the article and was so happy about it, I even had tears in my eyes and was shivering with both anticipation and excitement. It was a dream come true - well, for a few seconds.

[Ulpian]

Los Angeles - EW Exclusive
Entertainment Weekly has learned that Christine McVie will be joining Stevie Nicks, Linsdey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie on their upcoming 2013 World Tour, kicking off in Columbus, OH this week.
'After playing with Mick and John in Hawaii a few weeks ago, I realized how much I had missed performing,' McVie told EW. 'What really convinced me was attending a few rehearsals with the band and seeing how energized they were. I knew I could not miss out on this opportunity.'
Mick Fleetwood could hardly contain his excitement, 'We've been rehearsing with Chris for a few weeks now, hoping to surprise the fans with this reunion. Chris is playing beautifully, and having the 3 part harmonies with Stevie and Lindsey back brought a tear to my eye on more than one occassion.'
Nicks concurs, 'The last two tours with Fleetwod Mac were just not fun for me. I missed Chris and her English sense of humor. Having her back means more than I can say.'
Buckingham says he hopes having McVie back in the mix will help convince Nicks to record a Mac album, 'Chris hasn't committed to anything beyond the tour, but maybe the road will convince the girls that we can put out new music.'

Additional reporting by April Phules.

Even tho I knew it was an April Fool, I loved how authentic the sound bites are! (Especially John making no comment whatsoever as usual.)

[mottabam]

Los Angeles - EW Exclusive
Entertainment Weekly has learned that Christine McVie will be joining Stevie Nicks, Linsdey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie on their upcoming 2013 World Tour, kicking off in Columbus, OH this week.
'After playing with Mick and John in Hawaii a few weeks ago, I realized how much I had missed performing,' McVie told EW. 'What really convinced me was attending a few rehearsals with the band and seeing how energized they were. I knew I could not miss out on this opportunity.'
Mick Fleetwood could hardly contain his excitement, 'We've been rehearsing with Chris for a few weeks now, hoping to surprise the fans with this reunion. Chris is playing beautifully, and having the 3 part harmonies with Stevie and Lindsey back brought a tear to my eye on more than one occassion.'
Nicks concurs, 'The last two tours with Fleetwod Mac were just not fun for me. I missed Chris and her English sense of humor. Having her back means more than I can say.'
Buckingham says he hopes having McVie back in the mix will help convince Nicks to record a Mac album, 'Chris hasn't committed to anything beyond the tour, but maybe the road will convince the girls that we can put out new music.'

Additional reporting by April Phules.

You had me for a minute...Time to dry up the tears.

[seekerj]

It's a little insulting that you think we're that stupid.

[poetinmyheart]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw this. Forgot that it was April Fools :distress:

[RavenOfRhiannon]

It's a little insulting that you think we're that stupid.

Whoa, there. I make no assumptions on anyone's intelligence. It's all in good fun. April Fool's jokes are just jokes. This was not meant to be mean to anyone.

[RickRobert]

April Fools is still a thing in 2013?

[seanthompson]

So not funny.

[bombaysaffires]

Whoa, there. I make no assumptions on anyone's intelligence. It's all in good fun. April Fool's jokes are just jokes. This was not meant to be mean to anyone.

Taken in the spirit in which it was intended. It's April 1st people, come on!

[Villavic]

Even though in Peru today is not Fool's day, but December 28th (and we call it Innocents day), I didn't believe it any time. I would have believe it if it says "for some special dates", but not the whole tour.

[Gene]

Not that funny, was it?

[HomerMcvie]

Not That Funny, given how much it would mean, to so many of us, for that scenario to be true...:distress:

[jbrownsjr]

This was already done and it was cruel the first time.

[Macfanforever]

Holy sheet .This thread title shocked me. Is this true or a April fools joke they are pulling in front of FM fans.

I tell you all one thing .They will clean house on ticket sales if Christine rejoins the Mac on this tour.

[Eugene]

Skip, RELAX. It's a joke by the original poster.:sorry:

[jeffreychrist]

Relax people. It's only music. It's not as if he said "A cure for Cancer was found!!! APRIL FOOL'S!!!"

[Ulpian]

Relax people. It's only music. It's not as if he said "A cure for Cancer was found!!! APRIL FOOL'S!!!"

Amen. I sometimes feel I'm living in an era where humour is being rationed. Maybe it's because of the Recession...

[Nathan]

Stupid. Waste of space.

[shackin'up]

i thought it was funny, although tasteless and very obviously an april foolsjoke. I chuckled.

[BlanketMan]

Holy sheet .This thread title shocked me. Is this true or a April fools joke they are pulling in front of FM fans.

I tell you all one thing .They will clean house on ticket sales if Christine rejoins the Mac on this tour.

I thought it was a funny AF joke - I fell for it for a few seconds. No harm, no foul.

But if I read you right, and you're saying that tickets for this tour would suddenly sell out if Christine did come back into the fold... I gotta disagree. It's not like it's been that long since Chris toured with them, and she's just not as vital to the band - to casual fans - as Stevie or Lindsey... IMO

We're not talking Mike Nesmith rejoining the Monkees here! ;)

[moon]

Even though in Peru today is not Fool's day, but December 28th (and we call it Innocents day), I didn't believe it any time.

The same here in Argentina.

I want to hit someone...

[jcalzaretta]

Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ulpian]

I thought it was a funny AF joke - I fell for it for a few seconds. No harm, no foul.

But if I read you right, and you're saying that tickets for this tour would suddenly sell out if Christine did come back into the fold... I gotta disagree. It's not like it's been that long since Chris toured with them, and she's just not as vital to the band - to casual fans - as Stevie or Lindsey... IMO

We're not talking Mike Nesmith rejoining the Monkees here! ;)

Disagree. If you asked the casual fan to name the FM songs they know and might want to hear at a concert, at least half would be hers.

At both shows I saw in 03 and 09 people were wondering aloud why a lot of the "80s hits" eg Little Lies and Everywhere had been left out. They may not know her name or face as well as they might know Stevie's, but they know her songs and tend to expect them. Stevie admitted as much before Unleashed when explaining why they were attempting Say You Love Me.

[whitewingdove]

Screw YOU! I started to cry!! :P

~Something you don't touch because it hurts too much~

[WatchChain]

OK, YOU SUCK !!! The minute I logged onto THE LEDGE and saw this "Breaking News", I started shaking, screaming and shouting. Everyone around me thought I was nuts !!!

YOU SUCK, YOU SUCK !!!!

[GarboSpeaks!]

Those who don't laugh are the ones "gotten" the best. Kudo's!

[secondhandchain]

I thought it was a funny AF joke - I fell for it for a few seconds. No harm, no foul.

But if I read you right, and you're saying that tickets for this tour would suddenly sell out if Christine did come back into the fold... I gotta disagree. It's not like it's been that long since Chris toured with them, and she's just not as vital to the band - to casual fans - as Stevie or Lindsey... IMO

We're not talking Mike Nesmith rejoining the Monkees here! ;)

Not true, I will never go see them live again without the whole band. Just not the same for me. It's not like I just like CM, it's that I like ALL of them together. Magic is GONE for me...but I'll still buy the new stuff they record. If this thread was true...I'd buy a ticket in a second.

[Nathan]

The same here in Argentina.

I want to hit someone...

Yes - same.

[mylittledemon]

I'm gonna go break glass now.

[BombaySapphire3]

I am actually relieved .I just saved a fortune in concert tickets etc.:nod:

[aleuzzi]

I thought it was a funny AF joke - I fell for it for a few seconds. No harm, no foul.

But if I read you right, and you're saying that tickets for this tour would suddenly sell out if Christine did come back into the fold... I gotta disagree. It's not like it's been that long since Chris toured with them, and she's just not as vital to the band - to casual fans - as Stevie or Lindsey... IMO

We're not talking Mike Nesmith rejoining the Monkees here! ;)

Is this response the real April Fools joke?! If Christine came back, there'd be WAY more audience enthusiasm from the general public--not to mention the fans.

Thank god we're not talking about the Monkees. The Mac with Christine is someting way bigger.

[michelej1]

Is this response the real April Fools joke?! If Christine came back, there'd be WAY more audience enthusiasm from the general public--not to mention the fans.

Thank god we're not talking about the Monkees. The Mac with Christine is someting way bigger.

Well, FM is bigger, but I know people who are way into the Monkees and Michael Nesmith was/is a true artist. Way deeper than the music you hear on that tv show.

I listen to a podcast that spends about 50% of its time talking about Nesmith and the hosts will be seeing him in concert very soon, so heaven help me. They'll never shut up about him now.:distress:

Michele

[redbird]

I cried, but I laughed too. Sigh.

[Nathan]

I'm gonna go break glass now.

:laugh:


***
Those who don't laugh are the ones "gotten" the best. Kudo's!

Oh, I agree. It's great fun to tease the joyless, with tastes of joy.


I might point out the numerous mentions of tears in this thread. It's a cold world and people are fragile. Have a heart - in this refuge for delusional Fleetwood Mac fans.

[MacShadowsBall]

I logged on, saw the thread, and knew it was an April Fools joke! :cool:

[GarboSpeaks!]

Oh, I agree. It's great fun to tease the joyless, with tastes of joy.



Really?? Such an Oregon state of mind. :xoxo: So sorry you've never seen FM w/ Christine. I can't begin to tell you how A M A Z I N G it is.

[Nathan]

Oh, I agree. It's great fun to tease the joyless, with tastes of joy.



Really?? Such an Oregon state of mind. :xoxo: So sorry you've never seen FM w/ Christine. I can't begin to tell you how A M A Z I N G it is.


Utilizing the the 'ignore' feature - thanks for the inspiration. :]

:xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo:

[GarboSpeaks!]

lol. You're so cute. :rolleyes:

[TerraRhiannon]

HA! Totally had me,.. and not for the first time. SO funny.

[Nathan]

lol. You're so cute. :rolleyes:

Hope you enjoyed the show last night. Stopping there.

[Gold Dust Woman]

Hi all
I've seen afew posts here about McVie joining Fleetwood Mac at the 02 in London and I'm just wondering if this is true?
I managed to get tickets to the Paris show center row 2, and I get to see Paris which is somewhere I have always wanted to visit... but I'll be pretty gutted if Christine joins them for the London shows as I would have loved to have seen all 5 of them together again.
Is this definite or is it just speculation at this time?
Thanks for any info.

[Silver Springs]

Hi all
I've seen afew posts here about McVie joining Fleetwood Mac at the 02 in London and I'm just wondering if this is true?
I managed to get tickets to the Paris show center row 2, and I get to see Paris which is somewhere I have always wanted to visit... but I'll be pretty gutted if Christine joins them for the London shows as I would have loved to have seen all 5 of them together again.
Is this definite or is it just speculation at this time?
Thanks for any info.

From what I can gather, it's nothing more than a poor quality joke.

[Gold Dust Woman]

From what I can gather, it's nothing more than a poor quality joke.

I hadn't actually seen this thread before I posted. My post was merged with this thread, but I had seen afew posts in various other places on the forum. Maybe if I'd seen this thread first, I would have realised it was a joke. Now I feel like a bit of a tit... but thanks for getting back to me :)

[elle]

I hadn't actually seen this thread before I posted. My post was merged with this thread, but I had seen afew posts in various other places on the forum. Maybe if I'd seen this thread first, I would have realised it was a joke. Now I feel like a bit of a tit... but thanks for getting back to me :)

don't feel bad. it's not a joke that she'll probably join them at a couple of their london shows for some songs.

[Gold Dust Woman]

don't feel bad. it's not a joke that she'll probably join them at a couple of their london shows for some songs.

Oh ok thanks! I'm totally confused now but really hope you're right. Ha :)
Although I won't be seeing them at the 02, if she does perform with them, then I look forward to seeing any videos people post on youtube!

[elle]

Oh ok thanks! I'm totally confused now but really hope you're right. Ha :)
Although I won't be seeing them at the 02, if she does perform with them, then I look forward to seeing any videos people post on youtube!

yeah, merging your thread with this one was probably not the best choice. it should have been merged with one of several others instead, where people were discussing actual statements from Mick, or Lindsey, or Christine about that.

at a number of m&gs Mick was asked about that possibility and he usually said she will probably join them for 1 or 2 of their 3 london shows, for Don't Stop and maybe something else. when pressed, he was never specific which of the 3 shows it would be.

[Stormwind]

Wow before reading the last line I was so happy...
Damn.

[Gold Dust Woman]

yeah, merging your thread with this one was probably not the best choice. it should have been merged with one of several others instead, where people were discussing actual statements from Mick, or Lindsey, or Christine about that.

at a number of m&gs Mick was asked about that possibility and he usually said she will probably join them for 1 or 2 of their 3 london shows, for Don't Stop and maybe something else. when pressed, he was never specific which of the 3 shows it would be.
Thanks so much for the info! I've read that Christine recently did an interview with (I think) Radio 2 and she said if they asked her to play, she would. Since she isn't promoting new music (that I know of), if she wasn't planning on joining them in London then I don't know why she'd be publicly speaking about it and going on the radio. Looks like it's very likely which is cool!

[Ulpian]

Thanks so much for the info! I've read that Christine recently did an interview with (I think) Radio 2 and she said if they asked her to play, she would. Since she isn't promoting new music (that I know of), if she wasn't planning on joining them in London then I don't know why she'd be publicly speaking about it and going on the radio. Looks like it's very likely which is cool!

Yep, the interview is for the Johnnie Walker show. I assume it will be on next Sunday maybe, or the one after that.

I'd say now that she played in Maui, stage fright seems less of a concern! It's maybe a question of when, not if! :thumbsup:

[ali101]

"Christine McVie retired from Fleetwood Mac 15 years ago, and while she’s occasionally attended the group’s concerts, she’s repeatedly refused her former bandmates’ requests to join them for a performance. But maybe her resolve is finally weakening.



McVie has been mostly off the radar since her retirement, and Stevie Nicks once said the chances of her touring again with Fleetwood Mac were akin to “an asteroid hitting the earth,” adding, “She is done. You know when you look in somebody’s face and you can just tell? She doesn’t want to do it any more.”

That hasn’t stopped the group from inviting her onstage for a one-off when she pops up at their shows, but she’s always turned them down. Now, though, it seems she might have had a change of heart.

BBC Radio 2 host Johnnie Walker, who says he talked to McVie last week, reports, “I did put the question, ‘Christine, is there any likelihood you might join Fleetwood Mac on the U.K. shows?’ She said, ‘If they ask me, I’d play.’”

This echoes something she said earlier this year. And since she’s expected among the guests at next week’s U.K. premiere of Nicks’ documentary ‘In Your Dreams,’ there will be plenty of opportunities to make the request before she changes her mind."
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-reunion/

[ali101]

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Christine McVie still keen to perform with Fleetwood Mac on upcoming UK tour

Photo: PA

Christine McVie has reiterated that she is open to performing live with Fleetwood Mac when they play live in Britain later this month.

The group will perform three gigs at London's O2 Arena in September as part of a world tour and McVie, who retired from the music industry in 1998, has previously gone on record as saying that she will "pop back on stage" if the opportunity arises.

Speaking on BBC Radio 2 this weekend host Johnnie Walker said he had been in contact with McVie and that she is still interested in the idea. "I did put the question: 'Christine, is there any likelihood you might join Fleetwood Mac on the UK shows?'" said Walker. "She said, 'If they ask me, I'd play.'"

These comments echo the sentiments McVie made earlier this year, when she said: "If they wanted me to, I might pop back on stage when they’re in London just to do a little duet or something like that." However, Steve Nicks of Fleetwood Mac has gone on record as saying any appearance is unlikely in the extreme. "I would say there's no more a chance of [McVie returning] than an asteroid hitting the earth. She is done," Nicks recently said.


Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/fleetwood-mac/72543#10D3V1VMWVW92PmX.99

[jbrownsjr]

They keep running that Stevie Nicks quote which was said way before McVie hinted at a cameo...

[applebucked]

Honestly, my heart jumps when I see this thread. :laugh:

[jbrownsjr]

Honestly, my heart jumps when I see this thread. :laugh:

It's very cruel in some respects...

[applebucked]

OH YES! :blob2::blob1::blob1::blob2:

http://i.imgur.com/ehOGjkB.png

[bethelblues]

"The British tour" as in the ENTIRE British Tour? All six shows in the U.K., but maybe Dublin on the 20th? Well this is exciting!! Is it really happening? I guess we won't know for sure until next week. How does this change the set? Does Chris play the entire show or just the encores? So many questions this raises.

[louielouie2000]

"The British tour" as in the ENTIRE British Tour? All six shows in the U.K., but maybe Dublin on the 20th? Well this is exciting!! Is it really happening? I guess we won't know for sure until next week. How does this change the set? Does Chris play the entire show or just the encores? So many questions this raises.

Encores are a pretty good guess- I can't imagine her sticking around for more than a few songs. Or perhaps just popping onstage a few times throughout the evening. I just don't see Fleetwood Mac fundementally restructuring their setlist for 3 shows. But if she were to be behind the keyboards for the entirety, how amazing would that be? :nod:

[applebucked]

More news! Apparently she's just joining for one song.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24083924

[ejb1969]

More news! Apparently she's just joining for one song.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24083924

Thanks for posting. Hopefully she is comfortable on a stage of that magnitude, and all goes well.

[CADreaming]

So, Stevie is saying Chris is headed to Dublin to rehearse with FM...

[applebucked]

So, Stevie is saying Chris is headed to Dublin to rehearse with FM...
I wonder how she'll get there? :lol:

[michelej1]

Yowza. Michele

[michelej1]

"The British tour" as in the ENTIRE British Tour? All six shows in the U.K., but maybe Dublin on the 20th? Well this is exciting!! Is it really happening? I guess we won't know for sure until next week. How does this change the set? Does Chris play the entire show or just the encores? So many questions this raises.

Well it would be cheaper to go to these other shows than to London, o exciting if true. Michele

[michelej1]

More news! Apparently she's just joining for one song.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24083924

One song. So, she has to fly to Dublin to rehearse "Don't Stop" with them? That's pretty sad. I thought they could play that one with their hands behind their backs.


Michele

[applebucked]

One song. So, she has to fly to Dublin to rehearse "Don't Stop" with them? That's pretty sad. I thought they could play that one with their hands behind their backs.
"I might be a bit rusty so, bear with me, okay?"

Maybe they're just saying that, but it's possible she could be doing two different songs, but only doing one each night.

[louielouie2000]

I can't say I've seen this pic of Chris before:

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/69835000/jpg/_69835828_mcviepa.jpg

Even if it's just one song (Don't Stop), it's more than we've had for the past 15 years. :)

[Ulpian]

Oh my goodness this is HUGE.

I'm so excited. I wonder if she will appear at the Dublin shows, or is just there to rehearse?

I suppose if I don't see her when I'm at the London show I'm going to I'll be disappointed, but if someone records her appearances I will be happy!

:nod:

"Second two shows" - what does that mean? The London dates run 24th/25th, then a gap of one day, then 27th. I'm going on the 27th. *crosses fingers*

I'm now totally guessing... Would she mean the second show at each of Dublin and London, ie. the 21st and 25th??

[elle]

One song. So, she has to fly to Dublin to rehearse "Don't Stop" with them? That's pretty sad. I thought they could play that one with their hands behind their backs.

just 1 song and just 2 shows. not even World Turning?? too bad. these 5 people seem to be the least spontaneous bunch of people one can imagine. :shrug:

she should just do the whole UK/Ire leg with them, ending with singing happy birthday to Lindsey in Glasgow! :thumbsup: :cool:

and yes, how cool would it be for all those fans who will not get to London to be able to see her at some other shows instead?? plus it would take some pressure off, of having to have everything perfect for just a single - or 2 - performances only.

[Ulpian]

just 1 song and just 2 shows. not even World Turning?? too bad. these 5 people seem to be the least spontaneous bunch of people one can imagine. :shrug:

she should just do the whole UK/Ire leg with them, ending with singing happy birthday to Lindsey in Glasgow! :thumbsup: :cool:

and yes, how cool would it be for all those fans who will not get to London to be able to see her at some other shows instead?? plus it would take some pressure off, of having to have everything perfect for just a single - or 2 - performances only.

Do we think she will just rehearse in Ireland but not play a Dublin show? Seems weird for her to go over there but not do a show...

[CADreaming]

just 1 song and just 2 shows. not even World Turning?? too bad. these 5 people seem to be the least spontaneous bunch of people one can imagine. :shrug:



Now, you're getting it. :nod:

OCD.

[SorcererJP]

I wonder how she'll get there? :lol:

Well, take the train to the westcoast of Wales and hop on a ferry across the Irish Sea...not that difficult.

[jenniferuk]

I can't say I've seen this pic of Chris before:

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/69835000/jpg/_69835828_mcviepa.jpg

Even if it's just one song (Don't Stop), it's more than we've had for the past 15 years. :)

Great pic, isn't it? From the Ivor Novello awards last May-

Http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=52063

[Macfanforever]

Wow .I hope this gets filmed. Its great that Chris will join her old band mates and belt out some classic FM tunes.

BTW She looks great in that photo.

[jkmaletic]

I think she's only doing one song with them because she/they don't want people reading into it that she's rejoining the band. Maybe they want it to seem like it really is just a one-time thing.

But that's just a guess. I stopped trying to figure out the Mac and Stevie's professional decisions a long time ago (well, 2011). :rolleyes:


Jamie

[Ulpian]

I think she's only doing one song with them because she/they don't want people reading into it that she's rejoining the band. Maybe they want it to seem like it really is just a one-time thing.

But that's just a guess. I stopped trying to figure out the Mac and Stevie's professional decisions a long time ago (well, 2011). :rolleyes:


Jamie

I think you are right. I doubt she wants to infringe on what they've got going on; she wouldn't want it to be all about her. Also, as you say, there's no way she wants to rejoin the touring machine so she will have thought about how best to "rejoin without rejoining"!

[Mr Scarrott]

Stevie's saying "the second two shows". I hope she means the second two London shows, as they're the ones I've got tickets for. I shall be insanely happy if I get to see all five of them playing together at last. Even if it is only for "Don't stop".

[Ulpian]

Stevie's saying "the second two shows". I hope she means the second two London shows, as they're the ones I've got tickets for. I shall be insanely happy if I get to see all five of them playing together at last. Even if it is only for "Don't stop".

I daren't hope.

:]:]

[michelej1]

Stevie's saying "the second two shows". I hope she means the second two London shows, as they're the ones I've got tickets for. I shall be insanely happy if I get to see all five of them playing together at last. Even if it is only for "Don't stop".

Thank heaven. Thing is, I bet they pinned it down to the second two shows months ago, but Mick just didn't want to say so.

Michele

[michelej1]

[Have mercy, baby, on a poor girl like me ...]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/christine-mcvie-to-reunite-with-fleetwood-mac-on-european-tour-20130913

Rolling Stone By Ryan Reed

September 13, 2013 2:35 PM ETEver since Christine McVie quit Fleetwood Mac in 1998, fans have pined for a full-fledged reunion of the band's classic lineup. Now it's finally happening – well, sort of.

As the BBC reports, McVie has agreed to rejoin her bandmates for two shows during the band's upcoming European tour. Singer Stevie Nicks broke the news during an interview with BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

Q&A: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham Reveal Lingering Tensions in Fleetwood Mac

"She is going to come and do a song on the second two shows," Nicks said. "I think it will probably be 'Don't Stop.' I don't know, but she's coming to Ireland to rehearse with us." The BBC was unable to confirm specific details with band representatives.

This news is quite surprising: Last year, during an interview with Rolling Stone, Nicks shared a pessimistic outlook on a potential reunion.

"I would say there's no more a chance of that happening than an asteroid hitting the earth," she said. "She is done. You know when you look in somebody's face and you can just tell? She doesn't want to do it anymore. She doesn't want to fly. She doesn't want to come back to America. When she left, she left. She sold her house, her piano, her car. She went to England and she has never been back since 1998, so it's not really feasible, as much as we would all like to think that she'll just change her mind one day. I don't think it'll happen. We love her, so we had to let her go."

During her Woman's Hour interview, Nicks also reflected on the bond she and McVie shared as bandmates.

"Both of us in a man's world, from the very beginning, we made a pact that we would be a force of nature together. And we were," she says, noting that she "felt powerless" when McVie quit the band. "We had a lot of power when there were two of us. That wasn't really so noticeable to us because we just had it until she left."

Fleetwood Mac's European tour kicks off September 20th in Dublin, Ireland. Their latest EP, Extended Play, was released in May.



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[elle]

Stevie's saying "the second two shows". I hope she means the second two London shows, as they're the ones I've got tickets for. I shall be insanely happy if I get to see all five of them playing together at last. Even if it is only for "Don't stop".

or maybe SN thinks they have first 2 shows in Dublin, and second 2 shows in London (and she forgot they have 3 shows in London)?

[Ulpian]

or maybe SN thinks they have first 2 shows in Dublin, and second 2 shows in London (and she forgot they have 3 shows in London)?

Exactly! Stevie's grasp of these things (like dates!) is shaky... :shrug:

[applebucked]

Two lines that would describe all this.

I'll be coming home again
Just you wait and see.

[vivfox]

Stevie's saying "the second two shows". I hope she means the second two London shows, as they're the ones I've got tickets for. I shall be insanely happy if I get to see all five of them playing together at last. Even if it is only for "Don't stop".


This is what I'm figuring that she means but I feel bad for the people that are attending the 1st London show if this is the case. Imagine the thunderous applause she will receive when she walks out on stage.

[vivfox]

I stopped trying to figure out the Mac and Stevie's professional decisions a long time ago (well, 2011). :rolleyes:

This cracked me up.:lol:

[Ulpian]

This is what I'm figuring that she means but I feel bad for the people that are attending the 1st London show if this is the case. Imagine the thunderous applause she will receive when she walks out on stage.

I'm still not clear why she's taking the trouble to head to Ireland if she isn't playing there. I suppose she will take the ferry, though, so it won't be as much of a strain.

[vivfox]

I'm still not clear why she's taking the trouble to head to Ireland if she isn't playing there.

That's the only free time they have to rehearse.

[Ulpian]

That's the only free time they have to rehearse.

I see! :nod:

[applebucked]

So many questions, so little answers.

[michelej1]

That's the only free time they have to rehearse.

if they gave me their schedules I could plot out time for them to rehearse aside from her going there. Unless she just wants to visit Ireland -- or can't bear to be parted from them another second.



Michele

[ejb1969]

if they gave me their schedules I could plot out time for them to rehearse aside from her going there. Unless she just wants to visit Ireland -- or can't bear to be parted from them another second.



Michele

Heck, they're welcome at my place anytime! Lol

[sodascouts]

If she were to join them for an entire show but only in Europe, I would drop everything and hop on a plane to attend a show, even if I had the worst seat in the house. I never got to see her perform with the Mac... I became a fan just a wee bit too late. I've always regretted that.

This is a start, and I'm desperately hoping for more.

Obviously, I am a BN lover, but even I recognize Fleetwood Mac was better with Christine in the mix.

[secondhandchain]

So I read she is going to be rehearsing with them in Ireland. For one song..probably Don't stop. Why bother? How boring. Just do the whole damn show Chris! Maybe this will be the start of something bigger? Maybe she'll get on stage and the magic will be back for her? Maybe the stage fright will be gone? Maybe she will then rejoin them to record? One can only dream. It definitely seems like she might be getting bored in retirement. Maybe it's the spark of something bigger.
It just hasn't been the same for me since she left.

[Mr Scarrott]

So I read she is going to be rehearsing with them in Ireland. For one song..probably Don't stop. Why bother? How boring.

Well, you've a right to your opinion, but I think you're being a mite harsh. Chris is 70 and whatever makes her happy should go the same for us, too. I would love her to come onto the stage, do the entire concert including performances of SYLM, Why, Brown Eyes, Show me a smile and YMLF, immediately commit to a three-album deal and world tours until she's 80 and remarry John McVie, but by this point in the evening the men in the white suits would have carted both me and her out of the O2.

So Chris, if you're happy doing this (maybe) final little thing for the fans, thank you. There won't be a dry eye in the house.

[jcalzaretta]

I think she should also come out and sing Songbird.

[Lindsfan]

So I read she is going to be rehearsing with them in Ireland. For one song..probably Don't stop. Why bother? How boring. Just do the whole damn show Chris! Maybe this will be the start of something bigger? Maybe she'll get on stage and the magic will be back for her? Maybe the stage fright will be gone? Maybe she will then rejoin them to record? One can only dream. It definitely seems like she might be getting bored in retirement. Maybe it's the spark of something bigger.
It just hasn't been the same for me since she left.

If she comes out for Don't Stop, which is most likely, then all of you who are there, better do everything humanly possible to make sure she stays on stage for the next song, too...Silver Springs. Don't let her go without adding her gorgeous harmonies to that one!! I repeat, DO NOT let her exit the stage!

[michelej1]

If she comes out for Don't Stop, which is most likely, then all of you who are there, better do everything humanly possible to make sure she stays on stage for the next song, too...Silver Springs. Don't let her go without adding her gorgeous harmonies to that one!! I repeat, DO NOT let her exit the stage!

Oooh yeah, Christine doing her piano intro for Silver Springs. I wish you were here.

People, start chanting to get her out BEFORE Don't Stop. I want her there for World Turning. I don't even like the song, but ... I want her there on the floor with the guys for it, if only briefly, and not just behind the piano for Don't Stop.

Michele

[Mr Scarrott]

Michelej1, I promise I'll do my best to keep her there (although I don't hold out much hope!) I just hope Chris doesn't stand me up on the 25th and the 27th...

[michelej1]

Michelej1, I promise I'll do my best to keep her there (although I don't hold out much hope!) I just hope Chris doesn't stand me up on the 25th and the 27th...

Ha, Keep her there, butter cookie.

I know you must be counting the days. How exciting for fans, even those of us who aren't in the UK. Michele

[Ulpian]

Michelej1, I promise I'll do my best to keep her there (although I don't hold out much hope!) I just hope Chris doesn't stand me up on the 25th and the 27th...

Cameras and recording devices at the ready both nights! I'll have mine on the 27th just in case...

[mylittledemon]

So I read she is going to be rehearsing with them in Ireland. For one song..probably Don't stop. Why bother? How boring. J

I think Don't Stop and Songbird are going to be the two. If it's any more than that I'll sure as hell be surprised.

[applebucked]

CHRISTINE! CHRISTINE! CHRISTINE! (x 20000 concert goers + all the people who couldn't make it)

[michelej1]

I think Don't Stop and Songbird are going to be the two. If it's any more than that I'll sure as hell be surprised.

Well, if she does Songbird that will be a triumph in and of itself. Unexpected. I would kiss all of their feet.

Michele

[applebucked]

Well, if she does Songbird that will be a triumph in and of itself. Unexpected. I would kiss all of their feet.
This!

I will definitely cry if she just bloody shows up on stage.

[jbrownsjr]

Well, if she does Songbird that will be a triumph in and of itself. Unexpected. I would kiss all of their feet.

Michele

Well they certainly have been barefoot a lot over the years.. :lol:

[Mr Scarrott]

Daydreaming here, but how about the London gigs with Chris ending with Farmer's Daughter after Say Goodbye ? Songbird mightn't be quite right as it would detract from Stevie & Lindsey as the current frontline... but what a beautiful chance it would be to hear that three part harmony that we wouldn't really get with Don't Stop, and it would be an ending with all five present on stage and Chris wouldn't be too exposed.

Just a thought!

[nicole21290]

Stevie talks a fair amount about Chris in the latest R4 interview (link/transcript over http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=52600) but thought I'd copy and paste the full discussion about her performing with FM here as well. Not exactly much more than what Jane posted on her twitter account, to be honest...

_


Will she perform with you while you’re in Britain?

She is going to come and, uh, do a song on the second two shows. I think it’ll probably be Don’t Stop. I don’t know. But she’s coming to Ireland to rehearse with us.

That’ll be great news for everybody.

Yeah.

[jbrownsjr]

Great interviews!!

[CADreaming]

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1240546_622209404467304_550160264_n.jpg

[applebucked]

My Heart. My Heart. My Heart.

[Ulpian]

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1240546_622209404467304_550160264_n.jpg

Wow! I love this!

:blob1::blob2::blob1:

[michelej1]

Oh, that's beautiful, Dee.

And some guy in a yellow cap.

Michele

[michelej1]

Daydreaming here, but how about the London gigs with Chris ending with Farmer's Daughter after Say Goodbye ? Songbird mightn't be quite right as it would detract from Stevie & Lindsey as the current frontline... but what a beautiful chance it would be to hear that three part harmony that we wouldn't really get with Don't Stop, and it would be an ending with all five present on stage and Chris wouldn't be too exposed.

Just a thought!

Yes, I thought they could either do Farmer's Daughter or SYLM, the Dance version, with all of them on the stage.

Michele

[CADreaming]

Oh, that's beautiful, Dee.

And some guy in a yellow cap.

Michele

Oh yeah, him too...and Karen. lol

[vivfox]

Oh, that's beautiful, Dee.


I love Christine's crimped hair. I love seeing Karen in the pics with Stevie.

[michelej1]

I love seeing Karen in the pics with Stevie.

I didn't know anyone loved seeing pictures of Karen.

Michele

[CADreaming]

I didn't know anyone loved seeing pictures of Karen.

Michele

:lol: She's getting a higher profile, for sure.

[CADreaming]

More great shots from the IYD premiere:

http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/555392_622241454464099_1478284334_n.jpg

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/581118_622241324464112_1348220389_n.jpg

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/946337_622241337797444_711095544_n.jpg

[Hellolovely]

Really great to see Chris out and about! But...I have to ask...what is happening with that clip in her hair??

[vivfox]

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/581118_622241324464112_1348220389_n.jpg


At first I thought that was a cute star necklace Chris was wearing. In other pics we got earlier from afar it looked like Chris' hair was crimped.

[Ulpian]

Really great to see Chris out and about! But...I have to ask...what is happening with that clip in her hair??

It's a little like the clip she had on her 80s photos for her solo album.

I like it, and she looks great!

[MichaelaM]

Wow Chris looks better than Stevie!! Very healthy looking and fit! Can't decide if I'm digging Stevie's new boots or not!

[michelej1]

Whoa, cleavage time. Is that what 70 looks like?

Michele

[CADreaming]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vfMBcNdcMvI/Ujdiw1x2kVI/AAAAAAAAh54/Y7xGRhHpmVk/s1600/Stevie+Nicks+Mick+Fleetwood+Christine+McVie+Dave+Stewart+In+Your+Dreams+Premiere+d+e.jpg

[kak125]

a few things:
chris looks great but i dont like that clip at all it reminds me of a chip clip.
i freaking love stevie's boots and i swear she has the most amazing skin.
chris looks a little too tan for me almost like she just had a spray tan.

[michelej1]

Back off, Dave.

Michele

[PinkCollins]

Ah these pictures are amazing.
Christine is looking good for 70.

[michelej1]

a few things:
chris looks great but i dont like that clip at all it reminds me of a chip clip.


It reminds me of Chrissie on Three's Company.

This is great. She looks like she's ready to do the whole show business thing again. No, not forever, but at least for the next 2 weeks. Photos, interviews, performing. Then, maybe she'll go back to her cocoon again when it's all over, but it looks like she's all in for right now.

Michele

[CADreaming]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T1IVlE6OyUI/UjdixOSqkdI/AAAAAAAAh5k/_TsDMMB2DRM/s1600/Stevie+Nicks+Mick+Fleetwood+Christine+McVie+Dave+Stewart+In+Your+Dreams+Premiere+d.JPG

The necklace looks a little "Wild Heart"-ish.

[Ulpian]

a few things:
chris looks great but i dont like that clip at all it reminds me of a chip clip.
i freaking love stevie's boots and i swear she has the most amazing skin.
chris looks a little too tan for me almost like she just had a spray tan.

I like the tan, Chris looks healthy. I think we had an exceptionally hot, sunny summer here in the UK. What with that and her trip to Hawaii it's not surprising that she has maintained a good colour. She's quite outdoors-y, so it's entirely possible that it's natural.

I don't like Stevie's boots or the shades, but she does have beautiful skin.

[sue]

I'm loving Stevie and her boots she looks like the star that she is.......Chris looks great too but not as sparky as Stevie ....and Stevie's skin does look amazing

[applebucked]

They both look amazing. Good god.

Also, I love Chris' necklace. :D

[bethelblues]

Chris looks fantastic! It makes me so happy to see these photos. Thanks for finding them.

Stevie looks like she had a neck lift during the tour break in the big picture. LOL Her matter-of-fact attitude comes right out of that photo.

One question: Where is Lindsey? Doesn't he want to see the moovie?

[elle]

Chris looks fantastic! It makes me so happy to see these photos. Thanks for finding them.

Stevie looks like she had a neck lift during the tour break in the big picture. LOL Her matter-of-fact attitude comes right out of that photo.

One question: Where is Lindsey? ?

having a life? maybe home with his kids before going away for some months again? :shrug:

really happy to see Christine looking so great. was hoping to hear some short interview with her like that one with Mick too, but oh well.

[bethelblues]

I know I know. I was just being sarcastic. He probably knows better than to waste time watching Stevie's vanity project. Three of the five were there...that's what prompted the question.

I will say, it was wonderful to see Chris and Stevie together in a photo. When was the last time these two were photographed together??

[applebucked]

I know I know. I was just being sarcastic. He probably knows better than to waste time watching Stevie's vanity project. Three of the five were there...that's what prompted the question.

I will say, it was wonderful to see Chris and Stevie together in a photo. When was the last time these two were photographed together??
And we know John will never give a bloody ****, as usual. :lol:

More photos:
http://imgur.com/a/TJlo1/all

[michelej1]

I will say, it was wonderful to see Chris and Stevie together in a photo. When was the last time these two were photographed together??

2003 when we eventually got that picture of all 5 of them, after the SYW concert.

Michele

[vivfox]

More photos:
http://imgur.com/a/TJlo1/all

Thank you for these. They contain pics I had not yet seen.

[StreetAngel86]

One question: Where is Lindsey? Doesn't he want to see the moovie?

Stevie ripped him a DVD and signed it for him.
the question is ... WHERE is John ? :lol:

[michelej1]

Stevie ripped him a DVD and signed it for him.


She left it on a stair.

Michele

[CADreaming]

Stevie ripped him a DVD and signed it for him.
...

She left it on a stair.

Michele

....and he picked it up, watched it and thought it was charming. :D

[Mr Scarrott]

It's pretty much looking like the last two nights in London per Mick after Stevie was a bit ambiguous the other day :

http://www.gigwise.com/news/84240/fleetwood-mac-reuniting-with-christine-mcvie-will-be-amazing

Fleetwood Mac have opened up about their upcoming reunion with former keyboardist Christine McVie at their upcoming London shows. Watch our video interview with Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood above.

The rock icons are currently on a critically acclaimed world tour that reaches the UK at the end of the month. Speaking to Gigwise at the London premiere of frontwoman Stevie Nicks' new movie documentary about her new solo album, In Your Dreams, we asked band members about the hotly-anticipated London shows where McVie has been confirmed to rejoin the band on stage.

"I think she's going to come and do the last two shows in London," said drummer Mick Fleetwood. "It's going to be great - Christine's music is so much part of Fleetwood Mac. She's been gone now for many, many years and she's like my sister.

"We're going to make her feel comfortable and have fun and I think people will love it. She's always honoured by the nature of her songs and the depth of that. When she decided to leave 14 or 16 years ago, we were sad and thought that maybe she'd come back, but she made that choice."

He continued: "A lot of people are saying 'is she going to come back?' and the answer to that is that she would be welcome, but that would be her choice. We will see. At some point we're going to knock it on the head, I'm not sure when, but in that context it would be something that would be entertained."

Frontwoman Stevie Nicks added: "She's coming to do two nights here and probably do 'Don't Stop'. I'm not sure, but she's coming to Dublin to rehearse whatever song she's going to do. We never wanted her to leave, so for us it's amazing that she is going to come."
I really can't wait for this. I'm up in the gods for Wednesday but in row P, section A2 for Friday. I really had given up on ever seeing them all together so am very happy. Here in the UK the five of them have only played together once since the Tusk tour.. it's been a long time.

[applebucked]

So excited for all the buzz that comes from all this!!!

On another note, I keep getting distracted by the cleavage our Christine is sporting in some of the photos. :laugh:

[vivfox]

http://www.gigwise.com/news/84240/fleetwood-mac-reuniting-with-christine-mcvie-will-be-amazing

However did you find this video and thank you soooo much for posting it.

[applebucked]

Gotta love them. This is going to be bloody epic, no matter what.

[wheart]

So excited for all the buzz that comes from all this!!!

On another note, I keep getting distracted by the cleavage our Christine is sporting in some of the photos. :laugh:

I know, especially since it's lopsided! :rolleyes:

[goldustsongbird]

On another note, I keep getting distracted by the cleavage our Christine is sporting in some of the photos. :laugh:

:laugh: My eyes went to her shoes. Toe cleavage! It's an easy guess as to which is more appealing.

[applebucked]

:laugh: My eyes went to her shoes. Toe cleavage! It's an easy guess as to which is more appealing.
Mine went both ways. :lol:

It looked like she just threw in whatever nice outfit she could find at home and went off.

[elle]

Mine went both ways. :lol:

It looked like she just threw in whatever nice outfit she could find at home and went off.

exactly what i was thinking. she's definitely not the one to have taken photos / videos / check what looks good upfront.

SN meanwhile struck that typical red-carpet-i-know-what's-my-best-angle pose :)

[goldustsongbird]

Mine went both ways. :lol:

It looked like she just threw in whatever nice outfit she could find at home and went off.

I like that she has a standard uniform of fancy camis and jackets. She just needs her green cup from The Dance and it's like 1997 all over again.

And still found the time to grab the Wild Heart necklace. OR MAYBE SHE NEVER TAKES IT OFF.

[applebucked]

I like that she has a standard uniform of fancy camis and jackets. She just needs her green cup from The Dance and it's like 1997 all over again.

And still found the time to grab the Wild Heart necklace. OR MAYBE SHE NEVER TAKES IT OFF.
This is why she'd fit right in on the tour. Everyone has uniforms there. Mick's and John's usuals, Lindsey's leather jacket, Stevie's dark colored dress + boots, and now Chris' cami + jacket + jeans.

And that's like the third time I saw that necklace. :laugh: Maui, Ivors, and now this.

Also, I really think Stevie gave that to her.

[michelej1]

Stevie Nicks 'thrilled' by Christine McVie Fleetwood Mac London return

Published Tuesday, Sep 17 2013, 7:11am EDT | By Kate Goodacre
for Digital Spy

http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a516057/stevie-nicks-thrilled-by-christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-london-return.html

Stevie Nicks has told Digital Spy that Fleetwood Mac are "thrilled" Christine McVie will rejoin the band for a special appearance in London.

McVie, who last performed with Fleetwood Mac in 1998, will rehearse with the band in Ireland this week. She is tipped to appear at two shows in the capital later this month.

Nicks told DS at the UK premiere of documentary Stevie Nicks: In Your Dreams that McVie had approached Fleetwood Mac about joining up with them again, explaining: "Well, she said she'd do it. She did not say she would do it on the last two tours.

"So, she offered and we were thrilled, and it's great to have her back and to do a song. She's been very, very missed, so even to have her back for a little while is going to be good.

"And it will be good to see her, I mean, we never see her, you know? We're all so far away. I mean, London to California is far. So it's really great that she's decided to hang out with us for a little bit."

McVie and Mick Fleetwood joined Nicks at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair on Monday night (September 16) for a screening of In Your Dreams, which was directed and produced by Nicks and Dave Stewart.

Nicks previously hinted that McVie may join up with the band for 'Don't Stop'.

Fleetwood Mac's European tour starts in Dublin this Friday (September 20).

[michelej1]

17 September 2013, 04:00pm Virgin Media
http://www.virginmedia.com/music/news/story/2013/09/17/fleetwood-mac-christine-mcvie/

Fleetwood Mac think of Christine McVie as a sister.

The band are delighted that their former member - who initially joined the group in 1970 after marrying bass guitarist John McVie - will be reuniting with them for their Fleetwood Mac Live London shows on September 25 and 27.

Drummer Mick Fleetwood said: ''I think she's going to come and do the last two shows in London.

''It's going to be great - Christine's music is so much part of Fleetwood Mac. She's been gone now for many, many years and she's like my sister.

''We're going to make her feel comfortable and have fun and I think people will love it.''

Frontwoman Stevie Nicks claims perform keyboard player Christine will join them to perform her biggest charting single with the group, 'Don't Stop', with her at the show.

She told Gigwise.com: ''She's coming to do two nights here and will probably do 'Don't Stop'. I'm not sure, but she's coming to Dublin to rehearse whatever song she's going to do.

''We never wanted her to leave, so for us it's amazing that she is going to come.''

The band released the first album in 10 years, 'Extended Play', in April and will be wrapping up their world tour on December 7.

[fairydust75]

However did you find this video and thank you soooo much for posting it.

Wow...I thought Stevie looked great in the photos!
But she looks absolutely amazing in the video she looks so happy! !!!

Christine looked stunning and surprisingly at ease on the outside.....
Hope she's fairing as well on the inside.

I can't wait!!!! I'm counting the seconds until I see all five of them on stage together (don't tell anybody but I'm gonna find it via the bootleggers on Youtube;) ;/.....

[applebucked]

I'm sure she's glad to be out of her cave. :laugh:

[tango87]

I have to say I'm feeling rather mixed emotions about this (as the Rolling Stones might say), especially after hearing Mick confirm that it will be the second two London shows, as I have a ticket for the first night, the 24th... I'm terribly excited at the prospect of Christine coming back, but I can't believe I'm going to miss her. I suppose I will just have to think of the greater good...

I keep reminding myself that when I booked it all those months ago, I only expected to see the four of them anyway, but really Christine, couldn't you squeeze in just one more show? Oh well...

[ironman_01701]

I wonder if the producers will provide a DVD video of the 5 of them for their fans (sure to sell)?

[jbrownsjr]

I wonder if the producers will provide a DVD video of the 5 of them for their fans (sure to sell)?

They would be dumb not to film this. With the special guest: Christine McVie.. It is a marketing tool all in it's own..

[Hawkeye]

Wow Christine looks awesome for 70. And stevie looks 10 years younger in all the pictures without the sunglasses. She looks incredible but only when we see her eyes.

And what's this one song bull****! I mean if she can make the effort to come on stage. at minimum TWO of her own songs are already in the set. If they're getting together to freaking rehearse then why not let chris sing on BOTH her songs? Don't get me wrong I'm great full for anything but it makes ZERO sense to have Chris come up and sing on just don't stop and let Stevie sing her part on world turning. Again details are coming from Stevie so she may be mistaken and she even admits to not knowing for sure so hopefully I'm right and Chris will be on more then one song.

Ideally say goodbye should be dropped for songbird or maybe they just do 24 songs that night but this scenario may be pushing it.

[applebucked]

All I could figure is that there's something fishy going around.

[louielouie2000]

Wow Christine looks awesome for 70. And stevie looks 10 years younger in all the pictures without the sunglasses. She looks incredible but only when we see her eyes.

And what's this one song bull****! I mean if she can make the effort to come on stage. at minimum TWO of her own songs are already in the set. If they're getting together to freaking rehearse then why not let chris sing on BOTH her songs? Don't get me wrong I'm great full for anything but it makes ZERO sense to have Chris come up and sing on just don't stop and let Stevie sing her part on world turning. Again details are coming from Stevie so she may be mistaken and she even admits to not knowing for sure so hopefully I'm right and Chris will be on more then one song.

Ideally say goodbye should be dropped for songbird or maybe they just do 24 songs that night but this scenario may be pushing it.

My guess is this is all done in a manner that makes it easiest on Chris. She's been out of the spotlight and off the stage for so very long. They probably ARE rehearsing multiple songs, but telling the press that Chris will only perform one, just so Chris can back out of doing more if she wants. I wouldn't be surprised if Chris ended up doing more than Don't Stop. If she sat in on keyboards during the entire set, that'd be pretty amazing.

Alas, I have a feeling Chris is keeping her stage presence so limited in order to make it clear she's not returning to the band.

[GavinBrown]

My bet is she comes out for the encores...
Dont Stop
Go Your Own Way
and maybe Songbird?

They did say they rehearsed Hold Me, maybe they could convince her to do that as well? :shrug:

[applebucked]

My guess is this is all done in a manner that makes it easiest on Chris. She's been out of the spotlight and off the stage for so very long. They probably ARE rehearsing multiple songs, but telling the press that Chris will only perform one, just so Chris can back out of doing more if she wants. I wouldn't be surprised if Chris ended up doing more than Don't Stop. If she sat in on keyboards during the entire set, that'd be pretty amazing.

Alas, I have a feeling Chris is keeping her stage presence so limited in order to make it clear she's not returning to the band.
I would think so too. Maybe a surprise is on the horizon, IDK. :shrug: If she played throughout the set it would be fantastic. One of my bets is that she plays the encores on her first show, then full set behind the keys on the second show. Step-by-step, as to not overwhelm her too much and get her running back to Kent and hide there forever. And I know that this is very delusional of me, but another possibility is that Chris is returning to the band full-time. They're simply keeping it under wraps and she's going to announce it probably on her second show.

But I wouldn't be surprised at all if this wasn't the case and it's really just a one-off thing.

[jbrownsjr]

My bet is she comes out for the encores...
Dont Stop
Go Your Own Way
and maybe Songbird?

They did say they rehearsed Hold Me, maybe they could convince her to do that as well? :shrug:

When did they rehearse, Hold Me?

[SteveMacD]

It seems weird that she'd only do "Don't Stop" and not also "World Turning".

[Ulpian]

It seems weird that she'd only do "Don't Stop" and not also "World Turning".

Agreed. She should do WT too, though I just have a feeling she's happier behind the keyboard for Don't Stop than she is up-front with the maracas. :)

[applebucked]

Agreed. She should do WT too, though I just have a feeling she's happier behind the keyboard for Don't Stop than she is up-front with the maracas. :)
I've got a feeling they'll do WT. I just feel it.

[bethelblues]

I love the photo in your signature. These two look great!! Did FM really rehearse "Hold Me"? Was that announced? That would really be a shocker to hear. I mean, I don't think I included that one in the poll I made for which Christine song we would most likely want to hear (well, besides "World Turning" and "Don't Stop"). I was convinced "Everywhere" was likely due to its popularity. This is so exciting...I wish I was in London for the concerts.

[michelej1]

I don't know for sure, but I don't think Gavin Brown means they rehearsed Hold Me with Christine. Just that they'd considered doing it in the past.

Michele

[applebucked]

I love the photo in your signature. These two look great!! Did FM really rehearse "Hold Me"? Was that announced? That would really be a shocker to hear. I mean, I don't think I included that one in the poll I made for which Christine song we would most likely want to hear (well, besides "World Turning" and "Don't Stop"). I was convinced "Everywhere" was likely due to its popularity. This is so exciting...I wish I was in London for the concerts.

Thanks. Was supposed to add a photo from The Dance, but Christine does not look happy in the majority of the photos. :distress:

I took that to mean they rehearsed it for the tour. Not necessarily with Christine. Wish they capitalized on Everywhere as well, maybe with a video of the moonwalking pony. :laugh:

[Mr Scarrott]

Hmm... the Daily Telegraph thinks Chris will join for GYOW...probably just conjecture, though...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10320302/Fleetwood-Mac-the-Time-Lords-of-rock.html

Admittedly, as reunions go it’s fairly perfunctory. McVie won’t accompany the tour beyond London, apparently down to her fear of flying, and she will only join her former band mates on stage for one song. That the number will be Go Your Own Way, however, does sound like the band at least have a sense of humour.

And yet, it could sort of make sense.... bring her on to sit in and have do not much more than dab her hands over the keys to ease her, in whilst Stevie and Lindsey do the heavy lifting.. and then bring her back for WT and DS as the encores (the "couple of duets" Christine was talking about). We'll have to wait and see...

[GavinBrown]

Yah, i didn't mean they rehearsed Hold Me with Christine...I am fairly certain I remember there being an article where Mick mentioned they rehearsed it for this tour (obviously, it didn't make the cut).

[jbrownsjr]

I remember that too somewhat..

[goldustsongbird]

Yah, i didn't mean they rehearsed Hold Me with Christine...I am fairly certain I remember there being an article where Mick mentioned they rehearsed it for this tour (obviously, it didn't make the cut).

Was it for this tour or Unleashed? I thought they tried out You Make Loving Fun but it didn't work.

[Ulpian]

Was it for this tour or Unleashed? I thought they tried out You Make Loving Fun but it didn't work.

They tried YMLF for the 2003 tour. You can see it on the DR documentary, if you freeze-frame the scene where it shows their rehearsal song list.

I thought they tried Hold Me for the 2009 tour but it didn't work.

Given what Lindsey recently said about not trying to replicate Chris' presence on stage, I don't think they wold have tried any of her stuff other than WT and Don't Stop this time. I seem to recall he even admitted that SYLM on the 09 tour didn't really work...

[elle]

They tried YMLF for the 2003 tour. You can see it on the DR documentary, if you freeze-frame the scene where it shows their rehearsal song list.

I thought they tried Hold Me for the 2009 tour but it didn't work.

Given what Lindsey recently said about not trying to replicate Chris' presence on stage, I don't think they wold have tried any of her stuff other than WT and Don't Stop this time. I seem to recall he even admitted that SYLM on the 09 tour didn't really work...

except that she was with them in LA rehearsals, and they knew she was going to join them in the UK, so they would have the real thing. no need to replicate.

[Ulpian]

except that she was with them in LA rehearsals, and they knew she was going to join them in the UK, so they would have the real thing. no need to replicate.

For two appearances I doubt they'd have bothered, given their mindset, rehearsing a song they couldn't get right live 30 years ago. However, I reckon they might've tried Everywhere again, just for Chris' appearances, given its sudden re-entry into the UK/iTunes charts recently. I liked the way they did it on The Dance tour...

[bethelblues]

I liked the way they did Everywhere too. It had a great sound and groove---so much better than recorded versions from the Tango in the Night tour when Stevie had an unnecessary vocal. It was a shame they didn't have enough time to master an updated version of Little Lies, too...I would've loved to hear that, with Lindsey performing.

[AnthonyMI]

When was the last time we saw Stevie sleeveless, without shoulder pads? 1996? Those arms are not looking all that flabby at all. She looks taller and has more of a neck without the stupid shoulder pads

[michelej1]

I remember on the SYW tour, during NGBA she used to be over to the side putting on her bat sleeves for Rhiannon and I would look at her arms and I was so unaccustomed to seeing them it was if I was watching something illicit. Oooh, beyond the elbow.

Michele

[michelej1]

I was contrasting Chris to Sheryl Crow. Sheryl announces she'll be joining the band and Christine -- although Mick has actually begged her and told everyone that she will be there in London -- only says, 'if they ask me, I'll play.'

I actually didn't like her saying that, but when I think of it as being less presumptuous rather than coy, I appreciate the comment. Sheryl has so much less of a right to make pronouncements ahead of the current band members.

Michele

[SteveMacD]

I was contrasting Chris to Sheryl Crow. Sheryl announces she'll be joining the band and Christine -- although Mick has actually begged her and told everyone that she will be there in London -- only says, 'if they ask me, I'll play.'

I actually didn't like her saying that, but when I think of it as being less presumptuous rather than coy, I appreciate the comment. Sheryl has so much less of a right to make pronouncements ahead of the current band members.
For Sheryl, it would have been a dream come true, whereas Christine could take it or leave it, because she's already done it. Christine's the real deal. Sheryl is a wannabe who's career took off about 20 years too late to be considered peers amongst her heroes, although that doesn't stop her from trying.

[michelej1]

For Sheryl, it would have been a dream come true, whereas Christine could take it or leave it, because she's already done it. Christine's the real deal.

Christine would have earned the right to say it if she felt like saying it. She didn't. Sheryl, on the other hand, was happy to usurp a position she didn't even have yet.

Michele

[applebucked]

Totally didn't like the comments Sheryl made during that time either.

[RavenOfRhiannon]

Just thought I'd point out that I predicted Christine's return exactly one year ago. ;)

[jbrownsjr]

Just thought I'd point out that I predicted Christine's return exactly one year ago. ;)

I'm no longer angry with you! :xoxo:

[RavenOfRhiannon]

I'm no longer angry with you! :xoxo:

Yippee!!!

:D

[jbrownsjr]

Yippee!!!

:D

You're on probation, though! :p

[RavenOfRhiannon]

You're on probation, though! :p

Story of my life.

[jbrownsjr]

Story of my life.

You could have done, "Earthquakes have Christine leave band again!"

if only for comic value...

[RavenOfRhiannon]

You could have done, "Earthquakes have Christine leave band again!"

if only for comic value...

I had this thing about Stevie and Game of Thrones, but I figured I'd lay off this year. The reactions last year were a little 'intense' to say the least.

[Macfanforever]

WOW..It came true.

[RavenOfRhiannon]

WOW..It came true.

Just like Stevie, I write premonitions. ;)

[Macfanforever]

Just like Stevie, I write premonitions. ;)

Hahahaha.LOL.....

[jbrownsjr]

Just like Stevie, I write premonitions. ;)

I believe that Stevie and Lindsey will get back together! I say this while standing on my head. :p

[Villavic]

I believe that Stevie and Lindsey will get back together! I say this while standing on my head. :p

Say it tomorrow. Today is April fools day