What song would you most like Chris to perform in London?

[bethelblues]

I don't think there is a poll for this, and I have never posted a poll before. Obviously, it's looking very likely that Christine will perform in London. She'll most likely play the encores: her songs World Turning and Don't Stop. She'll announce she's a little rusty and hopefully will tease Stevie by saying at least she can get the lyrics right now.

First off, we are very appreciative that Chris is considering a performance with the band again. That in and of itself is amazing. But after all these years, if there is a slight chance an additional Christine song is added to the setlist, what would you most like to see her perform (in person or on YouTube)??

[michelej1]

Well, I would never have said this before the commercial came out, but I'm going to have to go with Everywhere, just because I think the crowd's reaction will be beyond amazing. I feel they will go especially crazy. Chill bumps. Sorry, Chris. We don't say goose flesh over here.

I think Don't Stop is a given, whether we want it or not. So, we just have to hope for what we might get in addition to Don't Stop.

Michele

[The Catdancer]

I went with Songbird. To me the show is not quite over until they play that song. Maybe I'm being nostalgic.

[michelej1]

Songbird would be the easiest to add because if the band is lazy, jetlagged or senile, they wouldn't even have to participate. Just wheel out her piano at the end of the regular set and voila!

She could be practicing it for weeks before they got to London to brush up. No group rehearsals necessary.

Michele

[Ulpian]

I went for SYLM. It's just my favourite of hers. I'd love to hear the three of them singing harmonies, and the five lined up at the front of the stage as they did on The Dance tour. :D

[louielouie2000]

Oh Daddy is probably my favorite Christine song of all time, so I hope it's in the setlist. I highly doubt it, but it would be wonderful nonetheless. :D

[jbrownsjr]

Be cool to see her do Honey Hi. lol...

[shackin'up]

Think About Me.

[kak125]

oh my if she did Songbird i think everybody would be crying their eyes out at the show -ha! its one of my favorites by her though besides Isn't It Midnight.

[MikeVielhaber]

I went with Songbird. To me the show is not quite over until they play that song. Maybe I'm being nostalgic.

I'd love "Songbird", but I don't think that's enough as it's a solo performance by Christine and I'd like to see her perform with the band.

[TerraRhiannon]

I went with You Make Loving Fun, but I change my mind, realizing she'd probably only want to come out for the encores.. World Turning, Don't Stop, the piano on Silver Springs.. and then leave.

[moon]

Over My Head.
I know Don't Stop is maybe THE song she will perform, but another song would be good!!
I think SYLM and YMLF have more possibilities.
Regards!

[AbbiJoy78]

It would have been a dream to see Stevie, Lindsey and Christine singing Little Lies with all those layers in their voices. sigh...and then followed maybe by just one slow Chris song. Perhaps Songbird.

[redbird]

She'll never do a pre-75 song which is what I'd want most. "Never Forget" could be really sweet too. I went with "You Make Loving Fun" out of the options here. "Little Lies" would be nice too, and I did like how "Everywhere" sounded live better than on the record.

[MacShadowsBall]

I started quoting replies, but then realized I agreed with every reply on this thread! :laugh:

I'd most like to hear "Oh Daddy". It's one of my favorite Christine-Mac song, and it hasn't been ran into the ground like YMLF and her more popular songs. My second choice would be SYLM, as done on the Dance tour. :cool:

[bethelblues]

It would have been a dream to see Stevie, Lindsey and Christine singing Little Lies with all those layers in their voices. sigh...and then followed maybe by just one slow Chris song. Perhaps Songbird.

I would die if they chose Little Lies. The three of them have never performed this song together live, never with Lindsey, and not even for The Dance (and it was a huge hit!!). The layering of their voices is one of the reasons I love the song, and it made me appreciate the sense of longing Christine captures and the sheer power of Stevie Nicks' voice in her brief vocals. This would be absolutely incredible.

[Villavic]

I voted fot Songbird, but actually I'd like to see a "band" Christine song, then YMLF is my choice. 2 songs would be great.

[MikeVielhaber]

I voted fot Songbird, but actually I'd like to see a "band" Christine song, then YMLF is my choice. 2 songs would be great.

I'll think we'll get at least 2 songs ("Don't Stop" and "World Turning") so I'm hoping for at least 3. Just one song that isn't a normal part of the set.

[urbanscot]

I'm being greedy and want a Christine set. But if that doesn't happen (highly likely) I would like a song LB and SN don't do right now like Don't Stop and World Turning.

[Ghosty]

I always have loved Love In Store live and on the album. But any song with her would be great.

[Ghosty]

I went with Songbird. To me the show is not quite over until they play that song. Maybe I'm being nostalgic.

I was almost going to vote for that one. It is classic Chris.

[Ghosty]

Oh Daddy is probably my favorite Christine song of all time, so I hope it's in the setlist. I highly doubt it, but it would be wonderful nonetheless. :D




It would be neat to hear it done like on the re-release of Rumours with Stevie singing background. I really love the way their voices sound together in that song.

(love the photo in your signature too, by the way)

[secret love]

I'm being greedy and want a Christine set. But if that doesn't happen (highly likely) I would like a song LB and SN don't do right now like Don't Stop and World Turning.

I would like a Christine set too - either extend the set or drop some BN songs and replace them with Christine songs (if it were up to me, Not That Funny, Sara, Never Going Back Again, Eyes of the World, Stand Back and Say Goodbye would get the flick). If they did a Christine set it would be great to hear songs like Believe Me, Why, Warm Ways, Think About Me, Hold Me, Little Lies... you know, songs that they have not done in a long time.

Oh and if Christine suddenly catches the performance bug and chooses to accompany the rest of the band on the remainder of the tour ... fantastic, would love to see her in Australia!

Realistically though, I would be thrilled to watch a professionally filmed DVD next year of the 2013 London show with Chris performing Don't Stop, World Turning, Everywhere and closing the show with Songbird.

[TimeCastASpell]

So who wants to hop a flight to London with me? ;)

I think I have a different opinion on what I most want to hear if I were actually going to be there versus just watching it on YouTube, you know? I think in person Songbird would be incredible to hear. It'd make me cry the way I cried for Landslide- sort of a "I can't believe I'm really hear at this concert and it feels like I've gone back in time... To my childhood listening to these songs, to the 70s (which was before I was even born)... So I'd love that and I'd be very happy to hear it on YouTube and may cry (might be mixed with jealous tears that I didn't get to see it in person!). But probably my favorite Christine song is Everywhere and I haven't actually voted yet in the poll because I'm stuck between three songs but gosh I loved "Everywhere" on The Dance. I love the lyrics and the long held out "Oh IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII" and the way it sort of speeds all up "wanna be with you everywhere" Its just so fun. Heck I want to see that live because it'd just be an absolute blast!

Lastly I also totally agree about "Little Lies" and the harmonies and just ahh.

[chiliD]

"Get Like You Used To Be"

[louielouie2000]

"Get Like You Used To Be"

I'm On My Way would get my vote if we're going that far back. :D

How cool would it be if she did a series of club appearances in London where she performed nothing but pre '75 stuff? :nod: I'm kinda surprised she hasn't done anything like that, actually... formed a small side band like Mick or John have, just for the fun of it.

[bethelblues]

Well, Christine hasn't done anything, period. So I don't think it's that surprising she hasn't played Mondays at the Canterbury pub or side gigs in London.

secret love: I could actually see that - Christine joining the band for World Turning, Don't Stop, and then adding Everywhere and Songbird.

TimeCastASpell: I completely agree. I loved how the band updated Everywhere for The Dance. I wish they could've used that opportunity to do the same for Little Lies, as I've said a few times in this thread. If Little Lies is performed in London, I would go crazy, as it would be the first time Lindsey has sung the song live. I would want to be there for that.


Here's how certain scenarios might play out:

1. Christine joins the band for World Turning and Don't Stop = As great as it would be for her to be onstage again, I probably would be a little disappointed she didn't offer more. :(

2. Christine plays those two songs, and adds one other = Probably the most likely scenario. I think that song would be a full-band song: either You Make Loving Fun, Say You Love Me (they did perform this one for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, so it means something to the band and Chris), or for the U.K. audience Everywhere.

3. Christine plays the two anthem songs, and adds two encore songs, including one of the songs mentioned above (You Make Loving Fun, Say You Love Me, or Everywhere) and Songbird = This would be great, maybe somewhat likely. I'm still not sure though that Songbird would close the concert in this scenario, because remember this is the Lindsey and Stevie show, they are billed on the ticket and promotional items. I don't think Christine would want to take away from the members touring with her brief presence in the concert.

4. We get a song that catches everyone by surprise in addition to one of the above scenarios: Little Lies, Oh Daddy, or Hold Me = As much as I'd love to hear Little Lies, probably a fool's chance of happening. You guys are crazy if you think she'll perform a pre-Rumours era Fleetwood Mac song.

5. Christine plays the entire concert, adding her voice to classics like The Chain and Dreams, which would finally be complete with her. Several songs of hers are added to the set while others are removed, as secret love indicates above = Well, as great as this would be, I don't think this would happen at all. Imagine how the Internet would explode if it did...eh, that might happen anyway.

[MikeVielhaber]

Well, Christine hasn't done anything, period. So I don't think it's that surprising she hasn't played Mondays at the Canterbury pub or side gigs in London.

secret love: I could actually see that - Christine joining the band for World Turning, Don't Stop, and then adding Everywhere and Songbird.

TimeCastASpell: I completely agree. I loved how the band updated Everywhere for The Dance. I wish they could've used that opportunity to do the same for Little Lies, as I've said a few times in this thread. If Little Lies is performed in London, I would go crazy, as it would be the first time Lindsey has sung the song live. I would want to be there for that.


Here's how certain scenarios might play out:

1. Christine joins the band for World Turning and Don't Stop = As great as it would be for her to be onstage again, I probably would be a little disappointed she didn't offer more. :(

2. Christine plays those two songs, and adds one other = Probably the most likely scenario. I think that song would be a full-band song: either You Make Loving Fun, Say You Love Me (they did perform this one for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, so it means something to the band and Chris), or for the U.K. audience Everywhere.

3. Christine plays the two anthem songs, and adds two encore songs, including one of the songs mentioned above (You Make Loving Fun, Say You Love Me, or Everywhere) and Songbird = This would be great, maybe somewhat likely. I'm still not sure though that Songbird would close the concert in this scenario, because remember this is the Lindsey and Stevie show, they are billed on the ticket and promotional items. I don't think Christine would want to take away from the members touring with her brief presence in the concert.

4. We get a song that catches everyone by surprise in addition to one of the above scenarios: Little Lies, Oh Daddy, or Hold Me = As much as I'd love to hear Little Lies, probably a fool's chance of happening. You guys are crazy if you think she'll perform a pre-Rumours era Fleetwood Mac song.

5. Christine plays the entire concert, adding her voice to classics like The Chain and Dreams, which would finally be complete with her. Several songs of hers are added to the set while others are removed, as secret love indicates above = Well, as great as this would be, I don't think this would happen at all. Imagine how the Internet would explode if it did...eh, that might happen anyway.

Yeah, the first two scenarios are definitely by far the most likely ones.

[michelej1]

I would guess that they probably would want Christine to come on during the end of the set as a "surprise," but if they have her there to perform and she doesn't sing on The Chain, that's just a travesty. Since they intend to record the shows, hopefully they (or Mick) realize this.

They should actually open with her and The Chain and leave SHN for later. Then, if she is not going to stay through the night, she can go away until the end of the set.

The fact that they are going to record gives me more hope that she will be there for more than one night. They probably want more than one recording so that they can pick the best moments from each as they did with other live DVDs. So, if they are recording, I would think she'd be there for at least two nights.

Michele

[MikeVielhaber]

I would guess that they probably would want Christine to come on during the end of the set as a "surprise," but if they have her there to perform and she doesn't sing on The Chain, that's just a travesty. Since they intend to record the shows, hopefully they (or Mick) realize this.

They should actually open with her and The Chain and leave SHN for later. Then, if she is not going to stay through the night, she can go away until the end of the set.

The fact that they are going to record gives me more hope that she will be there for more than one night. They probably want more than one recording so that they can pick the best moments from each as they did with other live DVDs. So, if they are recording, I would think she'd be there for at least two nights.

Michele

Yeah, my guess is they'll save her for the end as the special guest. Having her open the show with them makes it more like she's part of the band, which she's not. It's their show, not hers, after all. But maybe something like when Stevie appeared on the Tom Petty concert dvd where she came in the middle and did a couple songs and then returned at the end for a couple more.

[michelej1]

Yeah, my guess is they'll save her for the end as the special guest. Having her open the show with them makes it more like she's part of the band, which she's not. It's their show, not hers, after all.

But I don't think her sitting in on The Chain , it being the type of song that it is, would give anyone the impression that it was her show.

Michele

[bethelblues]

But I don't think her sitting in on The Chain , it being the type of song that it is, would give anyone the impression that it was her show.

Michele

Is there a chance The Chain could actually be moved to the end of the concert, for when Christine would appear? If this concert is being recorded, I want Second Hand News for the opener. There's a part of me that believes The Chain could work very well in the latter portion of the concert, or even as an encore, especially if you feel Mick should have Chris play on it. If that's not an issue for him (taking into consideration the meaning of the song, its significance for the five players), I say the song stays where it is and Christine comes out/is introduced for World Turning.

[secret love]

Everyone seems to think Chris performing at one of the 2013 London shows is a certainty. I think she could still pike on the idea. It wasn't very wise for the band to publicly talk about the possibility so much that everyone now has their heart set on it... if Christine doesn't show up purely because she changes her mind...people are probably going to be disappointed now.

[MikeVielhaber]

Everyone seems to think Chris performing at one of the 2013 London shows is a certainty. I think she could still pike on the idea. It wasn't very wise for the band to publicly talk about the possibility so much that everyone now has their heart set on it... if Christine doesn't show up purely because she changes her mind...people are probably going to be disappointed now.

I think Christine has also stated publicly that she's doing it.

[secret love]

I think Christine has also stated publicly that she's doing it.
“If they wanted me to, I might pop back on stage when they’re in London,” McVie tells Metro, “Just to do a little duet or something like that.”

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-london/

She does not sound super-keen. :laugh:

That said, when someone says "I will be doing x, y, z" he/she does not always end up doing it. Some unforseen situation or circumstance could change Chris' mind, she might feel that she's not up to it on the day, or God forbid she or someone she loves could fall ill.

Not to mention the shock factor if it had not been announced before the concert and Chris is in the audience on the day. Can imagine her casually climbing up the stairs and strolling on to the stage. The fans would be hysterical!

[michelej1]

I think Christine has also stated publicly that she's doing it.

She did. Even if she became anxious and wanted to pull out, because she has committed publicly and to Mick privately, I think she would not change her mind at this point, just out of loyalty. She would feel obligated. If she'd never said she would for certain, then a change of mind would be more of an option.

Also, the recording that Mick has mentioned has to be due to Christine's presence and she knows this as well.

Michele

[gypsy-sara]

I would die for "Isn't it Midnight"... :blob2:

And I would love to hear "You Make Loving Fun", "Over and Over" and/or "Oh Daddy"... :blob1:

But I think that we will get "Don't Stop", "World Turning" and maybe "Songbird".
It's ok, though. Christine could read the telephone book on stage and still it would be nice. :D

[secret love]

But I don't think her sitting in on The Chain , it being the type of song that it is, would give anyone the impression that it was her show.

Michele

I agree; the only way the band would give everyone the impression it was Christine's show is if they significantly altered the set to include 6-8 C. McVie songs and had her do the whole set with them. Even then, I highly doubt fans would be complaining about being the first group of people to witness Chris perform a complete two and a half hour show in 16 years.

Even if Chris does the current set with the rest of the band (adding harmony vocals, backing vocals, keyboard and piano to the full band songs) plus two extra songs which she sings lead on, to me it would not really feel like The Christine show. But to me the Christine show would be a great thing anyway lol :nod:

Anyway, having now watched the Tango in the Night DVD I would love to hear Isn't it Midnight performed live in 2013. Maybe even more so than Little Lies-the song I voted for.

[michelej1]

I agree; the only way the band would give everyone the impression it was Christine's show is if they significantly altered the set to include 6-8 C. McVie songs and had her do the whole set with them. Even then, I highly doubt fans would be complaining about being the first group of people to witness Chris perform a complete two and a half hour show in 16 years.



I know. Really, the vast majority of the people in the audience won't even know Christine left the band anyway. If they suddenly started playing her songs, they aren't going to say "Who is this chick?" I mean, ok, there are Stevie and Lindsey fans who are going to complain that they aren't seeing enough of their favorite person, but they already complain when it's just Stevie and Lindsey sharing set time. So, they are going to complain no matter what. That can't be avoided.

As for FM fans, unless they just became fans when SYW came out, they aren't going to feel cheated if 1/3 of the songs were Christine's. I know there are some people who just became fans in 2003, but they are few in number.

Of course, she's not going to do 1/3 of the songs at all. At most she might do 3 but if she did do 1/3 of all songs, people aren't going to raid the box office asking for their money back or demand to know just who that usurper thinks she is.

I know I've mentioned this but when Lindsey came back I wondered if Rick and Billy felt a little funny when he took center stage for GYOW and got a big round of applause when he came out for the final bow, but this time around there's not another keyboard player whose toes Christine would be stepping on -- well, there's Brett, but I'm not worried about him.

Christine: Also, don't forget to just go up and share the mic with Lindsey on World Turning and bring your maracas with you. That's your place. You don't have to ask, just do it.

Michele

[seanthompson]

I would love to see Christine sing a harmony on Sad Angel!

[pop-muse]

songbird, for sure!

[SteveMacD]

Get Like You Used To Be (Up until February, this would have been a very long shot)
World Turning
Don't Stop
Songbird

[The Highwayman]

IF she makes an appearance, I'd say either 'You Make Loving Fun' or 'Say You Love Me' or both.

SYLM would be my clear choice if they played The Dance arrangement with Lindsey on Banjo and Mick on brushes and copious "ooooh la la las" from Lindsey and Stevie.

IF if if...only if.

[Macfanforever]

Any tune at this point and I hope the cameras are rolling too.

[michelej1]

She'll never do a pre-75 song which is what I'd want most. "Never Forget" could be really sweet too. I went with "You Make Loving Fun" out of the options here. "Little Lies" would be nice too, and I did like how "Everywhere" sounded live better than on the record.

I wouldn't normally root for Everywhere. However, because of its resurgence in the UK, I really think they would be missing a great opportunity if they don't play that. To me, for this moment in time, it's as important to play that as it is Don't Stop. But Fleetwood Mac has never been swift on the uptake so I don't think that they'll take advantage of this golden ticket brought to them by the Shetland pony. Michele

[Japhry]

When Christine performs with them in London, I think she should add "Brown Eyes" to the set. It is my most favorite Christine song. Beautiful and mysterious.

[WatchChain]

I'm almost sure that she'll come out at the end of the show to perform "World Turning" and "Don't Stop" with The Mac. If we're very lucky, the show will be closed with "Songbird" as it should be.

If I only had one wish, I would ask for "Songbird" to close the show. A Fleetwood Mac concert is never quite complete without "Songbird". This iconic song closed every show during Christine's tenure with the band after "Rumours" was released.

[chiliD]

A Fleetwood Mac concert is never quite complete without "Songbird". This iconic song closed every show during Christine's tenure with the band after "Rumours" was released.

Well....no. :distress: March 10, 1977 (a month & a day after Rumours release), San Diego Sports Arena. Final song was Bob Welch's "Hypnotized". "Songbird" wasn't even in the set at all :shrug:; although, they DID play 7 of the 11 songs from Rumours. :nod:

[jbrownsjr]

I don't think the band would want her to close the show. Just my gut tells me that. However, I would die if she did.

[jbrownsjr]

How about.. do Songbird, then Farmer's Daughter!!!

[Ulpian]

I don't think the band would want her to close the show. Just my gut tells me that. However, I would die if she did.

I don't think she wants to either. If she does it, she won't want it to be about her. It'll be Don't Stop and maybe also World Turning, predictable as that may be. I will still be DELIGHTED if it happens and particularly so if it happens the night I'm there.

[bombaysaffires]

Why
Homeward Bound (would be so ironic given everything)

Agree Songbird would be easiest an most expected.
If they do Don't Stop I don't see how she couldn't be involved. I mean geezus, it's HER song!!

I could see her jamming the accordion on Tusk.