IYD Premiere

[michelej1]

You know what I REALLY hate about this? I bet Christine will specify which of the London shows she is doing at the September 16 event. But by then it will be too late for anyone to get tickets for that particular show if they don't have any.

For my money, I think she is doing both of the last two shows. I really can't say about the 24th.

But I think we will get clarification before the concerts begin. It just kills me that we won't get it soon enough for travel/ticket plans.

Michele

[applebucked]

Yeah, that would be painful for those who can and want to go to the shows.

For us without any chances, that gives us something to look forward to.

[Ulpian]

You know what I REALLY hate about this? I bet Christine will specify which of the London shows she is doing at the September 16 event. But by then it will be too late for anyone to get tickets for that particular show if they don't have any.

For my money, I think she is doing both of the last two shows. I really can't say about the 24th.

But I think we will get clarification before the concerts begin. It just kills me that we won't get it soon enough for travel/ticket plans.

Michele

I'm so surprised and delighted about this recent burst of activity from Christine.

I agree that she won't do all three London shows. I have tickets for one of them. I honestly daren't get my hopes up too much about seeing her, because I never believed I'd see the five of them together again, let alone in a live setting.

I really hope there are lots of photos of the IYD thing.

I wonder if this recent activity can be put down to loneliness? She didn't participate in the BBC's 2009 documentary (though she has now done a Johnnie Walker interview for the BBC), nor the writing of the Rumours re-issue sleeve notes. What has changed, if anything?

[applebucked]

I'm so surprised and delighted about this recent burst of activity from Christine.

I agree that she won't do all three London shows. I have tickets for one of them. I honestly daren't get my hopes up too much about seeing her, because I never believed I'd see the five of them together again, let alone in a live setting.

I really hope there are lots of photos of the IYD thing.

I wonder if this recent activity can be put down to loneliness? She didn't participate in the BBC's 2009 documentary (though she has now done a Johnnie Walker interview for the BBC), nor the writing of the Rumours re-issue sleeve notes. What has changed, if anything?
I think loneliness plays a big part of it. 15 years living in near-seclusion is quite a long time. She also has a renewed interest in music again, probably as far back as the time she returned to England from Maui. Plus, the Mac is basically family to her.

[ejb1969]

I was also surprised to read that she plans to attend the IYD premiere. I think she made the commitment simply because it's supportive of Stevie and a nice 'something to do'. It's also a way that they can all go out and get a good dinner before the show, etc. No more, no less.

[applebucked]

I was also surprised to read that she plans to attend the IYD premiere. I think she made the commitment simply because it's supportive of Stevie and a nice 'something to do'. It's also a way that they can all go out and get a good dinner before the show, etc. No more, no less.
I was as surprised, and delighted, as you are. I'm sure Stevie's especially excited to see her again.

[jbrownsjr]

I was as surprised, and delighted, as you are. I'm sure Stevie's especially excited to see her again.

Did I miss an article? If so, would someone be kind enough to link it? Thanks in advance.. :)

[applebucked]

Did I miss an article? If so, would someone be kind enough to link it? Thanks in advance.. :)
Certainly.

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2013/09/stevie-nicks-in-your-dreams-uk-premiere.html

[jbrownsjr]

Wow thanks!! Interesting comments below.. lol

[louielouie2000]

I somehow missed that Christine was showing up for the IYD premiere, too. I wonder how many years it's been since Christine has made an official public/press appearance with Mick and/or Stevie like this? :shrug: Has it been since 1998? I am not sure I'd count Christine's recent Hawaii trip as a press/official public appearance.

Makes me wonder if they're slowly dipping Christine's feet back in the water to see if she might be able/interested in future Mac involvement? All I care about is one last album from the Rumours 5! :D

[applebucked]

I somehow missed that Christine was showing up for the IYD premiere, too. I wonder how many years it's been since Christine has made an official public/press appearance with Mick and/or Stevie like this? :shrug: Has it been since 1998? I am not sure I'd count Christine's recent Hawaii trip as a press/official public appearance.

Makes me wonder if they're slowly dipping Christine's feet back in the water to see if she might be able/interested in future Mac involvement? All I care about is one last album from the Rumours 5! :D
Her last public appearance was the Ivor Novello Awards four months ago, but it's just her and not with anyone in the band.

Oh, I hope so. Baby steps, indeed.

[jbrownsjr]

All I care about is one last album from the Rumours 5! :D

Ditto!!!!!!

[applebucked]

Ditto!!!!!!
Ideally, if she really does not want to tour, one last album and a one-off concert in the UK recorded on DVD. At least the magical moment's gonna be immortalized.

[Ulpian]

Ideally, if she really does not want to tour, one last album and a one-off concert in the UK recorded on DVD. At least the magical moment's gonna be immortalized.

Now that she is apparently comfortable playing live again I really think the DVD is a totally feasible idea. I'm not sure it would necessarily float with Lindsey, if it was a re-run of The Dance, but I'd just love it. Maybe that Royal Albert Hall gig Mick was asked about, celebrating the band's history, could take a slightly different form and just be a Rumours lineup reunion? ;)

[applebucked]

Now that she is apparently comfortable playing live again I really think the DVD is a totally feasible idea. I'm not sure it would necessarily float with Lindsey, if it was a re-run of The Dance, but I'd just love it. Maybe that Royal Albert Hall gig Mick was asked about, celebrating the band's history, could take a slightly different form and just be a Rumours lineup reunion? ;)
Ooh, that would be lovely indeed. :nod:

I have a slightly crazier idea: Why not do three full live shows over a span of three days, with different setlists? First day would be your usual 'greatest hits' setlist. Second day (if there's a new album) would be the entirety of the new album, plus a few bonus cuts on the side. Third day would be devoted to deep cuts, b-sides, maybe even a few solo cuts (not more than two each songwriter) or even covers thrown in there (I'm especially partial to getting one of the ITM songs performed with the Mac).

Actually if I had my way, the London shows should be like this, except that the second day would be a nice mix of deep cuts and hits, and maybe some new songs.

And COMPLETE, UNEDITED shows on the DVD regardless. I'm very willing to shell out serious money on this.

[michelej1]

Ooh, that would be lovely indeed. :nod:

I have a slightly crazier idea: Why not do three full live shows over a span of three days, with different setlists? First day would be your usual 'greatest hits' setlist. Second day (if there's a new album) would be the entirety of the new album, plus a few bonus cuts on the side. Third day would be devoted to deep cuts, b-sides, maybe even a few solo cuts (not more than two each songwriter) or even covers thrown in there (I'm especially partial to getting one of the ITM songs performed with the Mac).



I guess I probably know the answer to this, but I wonder if FM had anything to do with choosing the tracks on that Starbuck disc. They probably didn't. But if they did it makes me wonder if any of those songs (Honey Hi) are on their radar these days. I mean, Lindsey and Stevie have been dusting off old gems Beautiful Child, Storms, etc. and if they wanted to keep in that tradition and have Christine do an old song she hasn't done before, would it be Honey Hi? It would be a good showcase for Mick, as well as Christine I think.

Michele

[applebucked]

Ooh I would love to hear that song live. :nod:

Wonder if Chris could still hit the high notes in the original key, though? She seems to be straining the top end of her vocal range a little during ITM and she sang Get Like You Used to Be and Don't Stop in a lower key. Would love to hear it, regardless.

[ejb1969]

I don't think it's so much her voice, but the tempo that she can play. She's probably lost more dexterity in her hands than vocal range, especially if she no longer smokes. The reason I suspect this is that Don't Stop was played at a much slower pace in Maui last Feb.

[Stormwind]

Ooh, that would be lovely indeed. :nod:

I have a slightly crazier idea: Why not do three full live shows over a span of three days, with different setlists? First day would be your usual 'greatest hits' setlist. Second day (if there's a new album) would be the entirety of the new album, plus a few bonus cuts on the side. Third day would be devoted to deep cuts, b-sides, maybe even a few solo cuts (not more than two each songwriter) or even covers thrown in there (I'm especially partial to getting one of the ITM songs performed with the Mac).

Actually if I had my way, the London shows should be like this, except that the second day would be a nice mix of deep cuts and hits, and maybe some new songs.

And COMPLETE, UNEDITED shows on the DVD regardless. I'm very willing to shell out serious money on this.

It would be absolutely amazing!!!

I hope in one last album and a dvd, but time will get things done.

[applebucked]

I don't think it's so much her voice, but the tempo that she can play. She's probably lost more dexterity in her hands than vocal range, especially if she no longer smokes. The reason I suspect this is that Don't Stop was played at a much slower pace in Maui last Feb.
I somewhat chalked the tempo change to being rusty. :laugh: Okay, I don't think she could play as fast and as precise as she used to be regardless, but once she gets her groove and performed more shows, probably close to it.

[Ulpian]

I somewhat chalked the tempo change to being rusty. :laugh: Okay, I don't think she could play as fast and as precise as she used to be regardless, but once she gets her groove and performed more shows, probably close to it.

Someone mentioned on another thread that Chris "rehearsed" with the band in LA when she was over. I'm not sure if it was substantiated.

If she did, do you think they maybe rehearsed the altered version of Don't Stop? I mean to sound more like the Maui version, which she cold cope with?

[applebucked]

Someone mentioned on another thread that Chris "rehearsed" with the band in LA when she was over. I'm not sure if it was substantiated.

If she did, do you think they maybe rehearsed the altered version of Don't Stop? I mean to sound more like the Maui version, which she cold cope with?
Not a far possibility. Easier for her to play and for the others to sing too.

[elle]

Someone mentioned on another thread that Chris "rehearsed" with the band in LA when she was over. I'm not sure if it was substantiated.

If she did, do you think they maybe rehearsed the altered version of Don't Stop? I mean to sound more like the Maui version, which she cold cope with?

Mick said that at one of his m&gs, if i remember correctly.

[michelej1]

Someone mentioned on another thread that Chris "rehearsed" with the band in LA when she was over. I'm not sure if it was substantiated.

If she did, do you think they maybe rehearsed the altered version of Don't Stop? I mean to sound more like the Maui version, which she cold cope with?

I don't think she was rehearsing for her or for how she would perform anything, but just rehearsing with them to help them get in form for their tour, as an aid.

But the sound checks for these London shows are going to be something else. Even for the night(s) that Christine doesn't appear on stage, I think she would be in the audience and would do sound check, just to get ready for the night(s) she will appear.

Michele

[applebucked]

I don't think she was rehearsing for her or for how she would perform anything, but just rehearsing with them to help them get in form for their tour, as an aid.

But the sound checks for these London shows are going to be something else. Even for the night(s) that Christine doesn't appear on stage, I think she would be in the audience and would do sound check, just to get ready for the night(s) she will appear.
I imagine her telling them how atrocious they sound when they mess up. :laugh:

Pretty sure the sound checks would be kept under wraps.

[michelej1]

Pretty sure the sound checks would be kept under wraps.

There might be insiders who attend who talk about them later, but I guess they won't tweet at the time, because that would spoil the surprise.

Michele

[ejb1969]

I imagine her telling them how atrocious they sound when they mess up. :laugh:

Pretty sure the sound checks would be kept under wraps.

Or if someone looked horrible and needed to go home and change, lol.

Seriously, though, I hope she speaks to this in the upcoming Johnnie Walker interview.

[jbrownsjr]

Or if someone looked horrible and needed to go home and change, lol.

Seriously, though, I hope she speaks to this in the upcoming Johnnie Walker interview.

This is the best kept secret of FM ever.. :shocked:

[applebucked]

This is the best kept secret of FM ever.. :shocked:
Seriously. After the Maui thing, nothing.

[jbrownsjr]

Seriously. After the Maui thing, nothing.

Hard to imagine they've kept it this secret. That's some bad news.. or we'll have a great surprise. :rolleyes:

[applebucked]

Hard to imagine they've kept it this secret. That's some bad news.. or we'll have a great surprise. :rolleyes:
If it's bad news, then why the hell is Christine doing all this public stuff? :lol: She could still be hiding out in Kent, for all we know. Okay maybe she does the rest of the time.

[michelej1]

The surprise would be if she didn't perform. Mick and Lindsey have said she would and Christine has said that she'll do it if they want.

Michele

[applebucked]

The surprise would be if she didn't perform. Mick and Lindsey have said she would and Christine has said that she'll do it if they want.

Or perhaps more than performing a few songs, but I personally wouldn't want to get my hopes up.