Christine is working on a new album

[The Catdancer]

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2013/09/christine-is-currently-working-on-new.html


Former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie working on new solo album marking a return to her 70's sound.

Former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie chooses the Tracks of My Years
Monday 07 October 2013
BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce

This week, former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie chooses the Tracks Of My Years and she opens with a classic Beach Boys song from their groundbreaking album Pet Sounds along with a Steely Dan track featured on their acclaimed long player Gaucho. Plus there's the Record and Album Of The Week and the Monday round of PopMaster. Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 while married to founder member John McVie. She left the band in 1998 shortly after Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Christine is currently working on new solo material which is planned for a forthcoming album which she describes as marking a return to her musical sound from the seventies.

Tune in to BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce 9:30am
Posted by Nickslive at 9/30/2013 11:19:00 pm
Labels: Christine McVie

[mylittledemon]

Jesus H. Christ, Christine! Just get back together with the Mac and give us what we want! :mad:

...

;)

[applebucked]

Christine is really stepping out of her retirement cave. More for us!

[Ulpian]

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2013/09/christine-is-currently-working-on-new.html


Former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie working on new solo album marking a return to her 70's sound.

Former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie chooses the Tracks of My Years
Monday 07 October 2013
BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce

This week, former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie chooses the Tracks Of My Years and she opens with a classic Beach Boys song from their groundbreaking album Pet Sounds along with a Steely Dan track featured on their acclaimed long player Gaucho. Plus there's the Record and Album Of The Week and the Monday round of PopMaster. Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 while married to founder member John McVie. She left the band in 1998 shortly after Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Christine is currently working on new solo material which is planned for a forthcoming album which she describes as marking a return to her musical sound from the seventies.

Tune in to BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce 9:30am
Posted by Nickslive at 9/30/2013 11:19:00 pm
Labels: Christine McVie

AMAZING!

:lol:

I am happy with a solo album, particularly if that's what makes her feel happy too ;)

[macfan 57]

WOW!!! What a way to start my day. I had a feeling something was up & not only just because of those 2 shows in London. She's had a bunch of other public appearances & interviews this year.

By the way, does anyone know how to record this show and hopefully that Johnny Walker show when it airs? I'm in the US. I'd like to download these shows to add to my collection.

[applebucked]

WOW!!! What a way to start my day. I had a feeling something was up & not only just because of those 2 shows in London. She's had a bunch of other public appearances & interviews this year.

By the way, does anyone know how to record this show and hopefully that Johnny Walker show when it airs? I'm in the US. I'd like to download these shows to add to my collection.
I'm from the Philippines, and can access the shows through the Radio 2 website. Maybe you can too.

I had a feeling something was up too.

[seanthompson]

Absolutely ridiculous. The Mac has an almost complete album in the can she could bring that 70's sound to and make a final Fleetwood Mac album. So disappointing the band can't work together. I'm sure her music will be excellent, and I will just mix her songs into Fleetwood Mac songs on a playlist. I so wanted to hear the three of them harmonizing again. Not happy. :mad:

[applebucked]

Absolutely ridiculous. The Mac has an almost complete album in the can she could bring that 79's sound to and make a final Fleetwood Mac album. So disappointing the band can't work together. I'm sure her music will be excellent, and I will just mix her songs into Fleetwood Mac songs on a playlist. I so wanted to hear the three of them harmonizing again. Not happy. :mad:
I blame certain members for that. Actually, two of them.

I'm just happy she's doing music again. :D

[Dex]

Generally I'm not that much of a fan of Chris's solo work. I like it ok but I never tend to listen to it. However, this means she's really artistically engaged and excited about something in her own life, and that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Good for you, Christine. I hope the album rocks.

[applebucked]

I enjoyed all three of her albums, so this makes me all so giddy.

[ejb1969]

I was so happy to see this! Great way to wake up!:]

[macfan 57]

I'm from the Philippines, and can access the shows through the Radio 2 website. Maybe you can too.

I had a feeling something was up too.

I know I can listen to the show, but can you download it? I'd like to download it & burn it to CD.

[jbrownsjr]

This is most fantastic!! :thumbsup:

[applebucked]

I know I can listen to the show, but can you download it? I'd like to download it & burn it to CD.
I use Internet Download Manager to download from streaming sites. There's a free trial for it, but you can get it through *cough* other means *cough*
Usually I put the files on my external drive.

[WildHearted]

If she's not recording with Fleetwood Mac because of the ridiculous touring debacle, I'm flying myself to their next concert and protesting in the street.

That said, this makes me so unbelievably happy. You go, Christine.

[applebucked]

If she's not recording with Fleetwood Mac because of the ridiculous touring debacle, I'm flying myself to their next concert and protesting in the street.

That said, this makes me so unbelievably happy. You go, Christine.
She's been writing music since at least June of this year. Maybe she isn't recording with them because of the touring thing (I think she wants to work in her own terms, and is certainly in the position to do so), but regardless of with FM or solo, I'll take Christine any way I can get. And if by 70s sound, meaning her work from Future Games to Tusk, then YES PLEASE.

[elle]

If she's not recording with Fleetwood Mac because of the ridiculous touring debacle, I'm flying myself to their next concert and protesting in the street.

That said, this makes me so unbelievably happy. You go, Christine.

i don't know what the touring debacle you are talking about, but i definitely think that whoever goes to Mick's m&gs next should ask / tell him to push merging Christine's work with the album the boys have been working on.

we could have that all melodic soft pop Mac album out in no time and move on, if they'd just be reasonable! :shrug: :rolleyes: :lol:

[WildHearted]

i don't know what the touring debacle you are talking about, but i definitely think that whoever goes to Mick's m&gs next should ask / tell him to push merging Christine's work with the album the boys have been working on.

we could have that all melodic soft pop Mac album out in no time and move on, if they'd just be reasonable! :shrug: :rolleyes: :lol:

The reported reason that Chris didn't record with them on SYW was because she didn't want to tour. They were worried she would have a hit song ad then not be with them to play it live. The solution: don't release her songs as singles if you are that worried about it.

If Chris would record with FM (and they would let her), Stevie would be there quicker than you could say "Dave Stewart" and we could have one last album with all 5 of them.

[applebucked]

In an alternate universe, it's a Christine album that gets hijacked. :lol:

[elle]

The reported reason that Chris didn't record with them on SYW was because she didn't want to tour. They were worried she would have a hit song ad then not be with them to play it live. The solution: don't release her songs as singles if you are that worried about it.

ah yeah that. thought we all assumed that's bs and covering something else.

was worried something happened at London shows i was not aware of.

[elle]

In an alternate universe, it's a Christine album that gets hijacked. :lol:

yup!

i couldn't care less whether Stevie comes to the table or not, with Christine on board they could still have Mac album.

of course, half of the people would have the same complaints as the EP (where are Stevie's songs?). but as long as there are 3-part harmonies, and they are putting stuff out, who cares?

[applebucked]

yup!

i couldn't care less whether Stevie comes to the table or not, with Christine on board they could still have Mac album.

of course, half of the people would have the same complaints as the EP (where are Stevie's songs?). but as long as there are 3-part harmonies, and they are putting stuff out, who cares?
Obviously Stevie would elbow and push people to get there, but even without her, the album would surely be kickass.

If not, I'd be more than happy with Christine solo. (and who knows? maybe while those four are touring, next thing we know the solo album is done)

[michelej1]

She's been writing music since at least June of this year.

Yes, Mick had been saying she was writing music and then when people asked him at Meet and Greets he clarified that she was doing it for herself solo and not for FM -- as I wanted to hope.

Michele

[applebucked]

Yes, Mick had been saying she was writing music and then when people asked him at Meet and Greets he clarified that she was doing it for herself solo and not for FM -- as I wanted to hope.
At this point, I just want any new Chris music. :lol:

[jbrownsjr]

I'm going to the Premier of Christine's new film, "The Making of Tango in the Buck" in London!

[applebucked]

I'm going to the Premier of Christine's new film, "The Making of Tango in the Buck" in London!
What's that movie all about?

[jbrownsjr]

What's that movie all about?

It's the making of her new album and she invites Lindsey to play guitar.. then they fight and end up in a Tango Dance... :lol::lol:

[applebucked]

It's the making of her new album and she invites Lindsey to play guitar.. then they fight and end up in a Tango Dance... :lol::lol:
Vertically or horizontally? :lol:

[jbrownsjr]

Vertically or horizontally? :lol:

Elle will finally get to see Buck in the Buck.. :lol:

Ok, I just grossed myself out by having a visual... :shocked:

[applebucked]

Elle will finally get to see Buck in the Buck.. :lol:

Ok, I just grossed myself out by having a visual... :shocked:
Memorable quotes:

Christine: "I swear, I wouldn't bloody touch him with a ten foot pole."

Lindsey: "Don't you think you should--"
Christine: "This hairclip is not coming off."

*Lindsey attempts to grab a Chocolate Hobnob*
Christine: "What did I tell you about the chocolate hobnobs?"

Lindsey: She started it.

[jbrownsjr]

I swear that's the same hairclip from, "As Long As You Follow"!

[applebucked]

I swear that's the same hairclip from, "As Long As You Follow"!
I can't see the detail on the video clearly to tell if it's the exact same one. But if so, then it's a relic! I wonder if she still has the "Nobody's Perfekt" shirt...I want one.

[elle]

Elle will finally get to see Buck in the Buck.. :lol:

Ok, I just grossed myself out by having a visual... :shocked:

wait wait what are you implying? :lol:

you know i'm a serious, happily married woman..... i guess a bit of buck porn to spice it up maybe? ;) :cool: :angel:

[applebucked]

I mainly dig the chicks, but I wouldn't mind some Buck porn from time to time.

Also, ever since I stepped in here, the Lindsey/Chris talk has increased exponentially. :lol:

[louielouie2000]

I should be REALLY excited about this; I totally immersed myself in In The Meantime. But I guess it just cements to me that Fleetwood Mac is dead, and it's just heartbreaking for me. :distress: Oh well, at least we will get that elusive new music from Chris!

[jbrownsjr]

wait wait what are you implying? :lol:

you know i'm a serious, happily married woman..... i guess a bit of buck porn to spice it up maybe? ;) :cool: :angel:

Ha!! I would even peak.. even tho they're both older than my parents...

[jbrownsjr]

I should be REALLY excited about this; I totally immersed myself in In The Meantime. But I guess it just cements to me that Fleetwood Mac is dead, and it's just heartbreaking for me. :distress: Oh well, at least we will get that elusive new music from Chris!

There is still a chance Stevie, Mick, JOhn.. and even Lindsey might guest...

and... roll with with henry into a FM album.. What A Fine Mess...

Ok I'll stop with the puns now...

[nicepace]

Wow! I sure hope it's true and not just an internet rumour. In my opinion, it doesn't matter if she's recording solo or with the Mac, just as long as she's recording.

I realize some of the folks on this board wish she'd record with the Mac and not a solo album, but realistically, a year ago would any of us have thought we'd ever get any new music from her? We all thought we'd never hear another note from Christine.

I think this is fantastic (if true) -- and totally thrilling!

[SteveMacD]

I hope she finally records "Baby It's Alright Now."

[chiliD]

There is still a chance Stevie, Mick, JOhn.. and even Lindsey might guest...


Like the aborted version of Gift Of Screws, there's nothing saying that Mick, John & Lindsey wouldn't guest on a track or two. :nod: (Although, I'd be really surprised if Stevie made an appearance)

Heck, if she does anything close to blues, we might even get a Peter Green sighting, since Peter seems to be doing a couple of sessions these days. :shrug:

[applebucked]

The announcement came from Radio 2, so this more than an internet rumour.

I think a guest stint from any of them is a possibility, now that she's opening them back in her life, so to speak. Who knows?

[aleuzzi]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so excited about this! I would actually prefer a whole Christine cd at this point than just a few of her songs on a Mac project. I didn't like the somewhat cold production on the Mac EP and hope Christine's new music has a warmer, more organic sound.

While I'd love a new Mac album with the classic lineup, I don't want that to derail Christine's new music. Let her bring a dozen new songs into the world!

[TrueFaith77]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so excited about this! I would actually prefer a whole Christine cd at this point than just a few of her songs on a Mac project. I didn't like the somewhat cold production on the Mac EP and hope Christine's new music has a warmer, more organic sound.

While I'd love a new Mac album with the classic lineup, I don't want that to derail Christine's new music. Let her bring a dozen new songs into the world!

well maybe lindsey could finally get that double album he's been wanting

[aleuzzi]

WOW!!! What a way to start my day. I had a feeling something was up & not only just because of those 2 shows in London. She's had a bunch of other public appearances & interviews this year.

By the way, does anyone know how to record this show and hopefully that Johnny Walker show when it airs? I'm in the US. I'd like to download these shows to add to my collection.


You were the first person I thought of when I read the initial post.

[applebucked]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so excited about this! I would actually prefer a whole Christine cd at this point than just a few of her songs on a Mac project. I didn't like the somewhat cold production on the Mac EP and hope Christine's new music has a warmer, more organic sound.

While I'd love a new Mac album with the classic lineup, I don't want that to derail Christine's new music. Let her bring a dozen new songs into the world!
Same. I love a new Mac album with all 5, but like you, I want Christine all to myself. :lol: 12 (possibly more) Christine songs? Yes please.

[jbrownsjr]

A double album from Christine, with bonus tracks, 2 videos and a documentary. lol

[applebucked]

A double album from Christine, with bonus tracks, 2 videos and a documentary. lol
Yes, good. Go! She owes us too many.

[aleuzzi]

A double album from Christine, with bonus tracks, 2 videos and a documentary. lol

Yes, let's shoot for the stars!

[ejb1969]

...and bloopers!

[applebucked]

Is it too much to ask for one cooking demo inside? :laugh:

[jbrownsjr]

...and bloopers!

Hahahahah!!! those would be priceless!!

[WatchChain]

I blame certain members for that. Actually, two of them.

I'm just happy she's doing music again. :D

WHICH TWO MEMBERS ??? Do Tell !!!

That being said, this is ridiculous!! If she's going to make music, have THE MAC move to England to throw a new album together in 6 months.

[mylittledemon]

But I guess it just cements to me that Fleetwood Mac is dead, and it's just heartbreaking for me. :distress:

That's why I'm kinda angry about it... I was hoping her return to the stage might lead to something more with the band.

[applebucked]

WHICH TWO MEMBERS ??? Do Tell !!!

That being said, this is ridiculous!! If she's going to make music, have THE MAC move to England to throw a new album together in 6 months.
Feel free to partake the rumours forum for that.

Oh I want them to record in England , but Lindsey's going to be the holdout, as usual. Since he has a family and all...

That's why I'm kinda angry about it... I was hoping her return to the stage might lead to something more with the band.
Part of me wants her to do something with the band, part of me is selfish and wants Chris all to herself. I'm just happy she didn't go back to her retirement.

[jbrownsjr]

I want to hear this interview first... I'm extremely excited and need to scale it back until I hear her say, "I'm working on an album."

[applebucked]

I want to hear this interview first... I'm extremely excited and need to scale it back until I hear her say, "I'm working on an album."
Translation: while these overgrown children are scrambling to get the last dollop of cash, I'm here working on a new album.

[SteveMacD]

Translation: while these overgrown children are scrambling to get the last dollop of cash, I'm here working on a new album.


:lol:

THIS!!!

[applebucked]

"I'm not too old to tour, just too rich." :lol:

[michelej1]

There is still a chance Stevie, Mick, JOhn.. and even Lindsey might guest...



Mick is a negotiator. Maybe he can make things happen. I haven't given up hope and the timing of this news itself makes a statement, just like In The Meantime coming out when they were promoting SYW made a statement.

Michele

[applebucked]

Mick is a negotiator. Maybe he can make things happen. I haven't given up hope and the timing of this news itself makes a statement, just like In The Meantime coming out when they were promoting SYW made a statement.

Another question: is Christine willing to wait until next year?

[michelej1]

Obviously, I'll have to take what I can get, but I'd rather have one Fleetwood Mac album over three solo albums, from Chris, Stevie and Lindsey respectively. I'd throw them in the trash for a Mac album with all 5.

Michele

[applebucked]

Obviously, I'll have to take what I can get, but I'd rather have one Fleetwood Mac album over three solo albums, from Chris, Stevie and Lindsey respectively. I'd throw them in the trash for a Mac album with all 5.

Michele
Who knows? Maybe Chris can write enough songs to do both.

Regardless if she rejoins full-time or part-time, she's gonna have an easier time doing both (if she wants to that is) because she's definitely not backing this up with a tour. Probably a few shows in the UK, at most. Unlike, say, Stevie or Lindsey, who really go all out. Then again she probably doesn't want to do that, but as she said, never say never.

[macfan 57]

You were the first person I thought of when I read the initial post.

:D

And, I agree with you. I'd rather have a solo album that a Fleetwood Mac album. The more Christine songs, the better.

[applebucked]

:D

And, I agree with you. I'd rather have a solo album that a Fleetwood Mac album. The more Christine songs, the better.
Let's be selfish bastards, shall we? :p

[applebucked]

Apparently, Tracks of My Years is a week-long thing. This means we get Christine every day this week. :D

[Ulpian]

Apparently, Tracks of My Years is a week-long thing. This means we get Christine every day this week. :D

Yes, it's a brief thing every day.

I wonder what happened to the Johnnie Walker thing. No sign yet.

:)

[michelej1]

http://www.bloomberglaw.com/exp/ewogICAgImN0eHQiOiAiRE9DIiwKICAgICJpZCI6ICJNVTZZU1NBSUg4TjU/aGlnaGxpZ2h0PWZsZWV0d29vZCBtYWMiLAogICAgInNpZyI6ICJuWEtDOFZLOWJDZGhCZWVHVUUxeUhVUzgrNDg9IiwKICAgICJ0 aW1lIjogIjEzODEwNDY0MTkiLAogICAgInV1aWQiOiAiMHBoUDVFYm1ZajhFNXhVbVlUUHd1Zz09Z3hGdDVvUmdYK3ErWThZUGlv SEx3QT09IiwKICAgICJ2IjogIjEiCn0K

Oct. 05 (Daily Mail) -- Ken Bruce 9.30AM, RADIO 2 ***

Christine McVie's emotional and musical lives have been inextricably entangled. The former Fleetwood Mac member picks her Tracks of My Years this week, beginning, for both personal and musical reasons, with The Beach Boys and Steely Dan.

[applebucked]

Question: how many hours does it take after airing until the program is available on iPlayer?

Yeah, I wondered about the Johnnie Walker thing too.

[applebucked]

Just uploaded her bit from a while ago:
http://christinemcvied.tumblr.com/post/63364683533/christine-mcvie-chooses-the-tracks-of-my-years

[ejb1969]

This is cool! What was her favorite Beach Boys song that she discussed?

[applebucked]

This is cool! What was her favorite Beach Boys song that she discussed?
God Only Knows from the Pet Sounds album.

[jbrownsjr]

Is the interview in bits? Or, was that it?

[jbrownsjr]

Is the interview in bits? Or, was that it?

Never mind, I answered my own question. :rolleyes:

[macfan 57]

Just uploaded her bit from a while ago:
http://christinemcvied.tumblr.com/post/63364683533/christine-mcvie-chooses-the-tracks-of-my-years

Thanks for posting this clip! Is there any way to download this to my hard drive?

[applebucked]

Thanks for posting this clip! Is there any way to download this to my hard drive?
Here's a link to a tutorial:
http://finnysmiths.tumblr.com/post/49921080929/download-audio-files-from-tumblr-with-screenshots

Personally, I use Internet Download Manager because it's easier, but since it's a paid application, I'll just post a mediafire link.
http://www.mediafire.com/?9jab09ir9q070eg

[macfan 57]

Here's a link to a tutorial:
http://finnysmiths.tumblr.com/post/49921080929/download-audio-files-from-tumblr-with-screenshots

Personally, I use Internet Download Manager because it's easier, but since it's a paid application, I'll just post a mediafire link.
http://www.mediafire.com/?9jab09ir9q070eg

Thanks! I couldn't download it off Tumblr. I tried the instructions, but the file wouldn't highlight. However, I downloaded the file off Mediafire just fine.

Thanks again.:)

[macfan 57]

OK, now I've figured out how to download the file from Tumblr. I used Chrome instead of Firefox. I couldn't get it to work with Firefox. Chrome works just fine.


It feels great to hear Christine's speaking voice again. Thanks so much for your help!!

[applebucked]

Love this photo of her from a while ago. She needs to tell me the secret to looking this good early in the morning (no hairclip, and looks like she hurt herself. there's a band-aid on her right thumb). (Linked because it's a large photo)
http://i.imgur.com/gFyEfBW.jpg

Here's a link to listen to the bit from today:
https://audioboo.fm/boos/1647624-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-tuesday-8th-october

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/962eqcvmm1d4crc/1647624-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-tuesday-8th-october.mp3

[jbrownsjr]

Great pic! Where did you find that?

[applebucked]

The second link on my last post.

[macfan 57]

Love this photo of her from a while ago. She needs to tell me the secret to looking this good early in the morning (no hairclip, and looks like she hurt herself. there's a band-aid on her right thumb). (Linked because it's a large photo)
http://i.imgur.com/gFyEfBW.jpg

Here's a link to listen to the bit from today:
https://audioboo.fm/boos/1647624-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-tuesday-8th-october

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/962eqcvmm1d4crc/1647624-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-tuesday-8th-october.mp3

Thanks for the picture & mp3!
Who is Justin that she's referring to?

[jenniferuk]

Thanks for the picture & mp3!
Who is Justin that she's referring to?

Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Hayward

[macfan 57]

Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Hayward


Thank you.

[applebucked]

Audio bit from a few hours ago:
https://audioboo.fm/boos/1650000-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-wednesday-9th-october

Download to follow.

[Hellolovely]

Would anyone be able to tell me what the names of the two songs were from today? I didn't catch them. Thanks!

[aleuzzi]

I could listen to Christine talk all day! She is speaking quite well in the audio bits, too. Thx for posting them.

[goldustsongbird]

Love this photo of her from a while ago. She needs to tell me the secret to looking this good early in the morning (no hairclip, and looks like she hurt herself. there's a band-aid on her right thumb). (Linked because it's a large photo)
http://i.imgur.com/gFyEfBW.jpg



She looks amazing in white. Still with the necklace!

[applebucked]

She looks amazing in white. Still with the necklace!
She really does look amazing in white. :nod: Also I often wonder if someone gave the necklace to her (I have this belief that Stevie did, though obviously I have no idea), hence making it really special.

Here's another photo. Presumably from the same day.
http://i.imgur.com/dNmiA3X.jpg

Interview bit from today:
https://audioboo.fm/boos/1652333-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-thursday-10th-october

[jbrownsjr]

Just before lunch!

[michelej1]

Christine, did you listen to Buckingham Nicks front to back and back to front??

I demand an answer.

Michele

[HomerMcvie]

Christine, did you listen to Buckingham Nicks front to back and back to front??

I demand an answer.

MicheleI'll betcha $5 she's never heard it!:lol:

[michelej1]

I'll betcha $5 she's never heard it!:lol:

She just said she'd heard it. But c'mon, even if she hadn't said that, don't you think she would have listened to it when they joined her group? I'm not saying that she liked it, but I'm sure she listened.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

She just said she'd heard it. But c'mon, even if she hadn't said that, don't you think she would have listened to it when they joined her group? I'm not saying that she liked it, but I'm sure she listened.

Michele

She said she has the original tapes to this day. She said she listened to the whole thing when they gave it to her. I would think she would since she was interested in who was going to join her band.

Just interested for the purpose of discussion: Why do you guys think she would not?

[michelej1]

Just interested for the purpose of discussion: Why do you guys think she would not?

Oh, I think she would. I don't know what David thinks. He might have been playing around.

Michele

[jenniferuk]

Would anyone be able to tell me what the names of the two songs were from today? I didn't catch them. Thanks!

Yesterdays songs were one from David Bowie--I missed the beginning but think the song was Lets Dance. The second was Billie Holiday and That Ole Devil Called Love.

So delighted to hear Christine again-

[jbrownsjr]

Oh, I think she would. I don't know what David thinks. He might have been playing around.

Michele

Damn you, Homer!! lol

[jbrownsjr]

Yesterdays songs were one from David Bowie--I missed the beginning but think the song was Lets Dance. The second was Billie Holiday and That Ole Devil Called Love.

So delighted to hear Christine again-

She is picking some amazing tunes.

[jenniferuk]

She is picking some amazing tunes.

I agree-and I enjoy the little stories. It made me happy when she mentioned going to the tennis with Justin and his wife--reassuring that she's not a complete hermit and has her old music friends in her life. Of course I hope their enthusiasm for performing and touring rubs off. (The Moody Blues were here recently and I hadn't realised they are still at it!).

[jbrownsjr]

I agree-and I enjoy the little stories. It made me happy when she mentioned going to the tennis with Justin and his wife--reassuring that she's not a complete hermit and has her old music friends in her life. Of course I hope their enthusiasm for performing and touring rubs off. (The Moody Blues were here recently and I hadn't realised they are still at it!).

Her interviewing voice is better than I've ever heard it. Smooth, concise and fabulous.

[applebucked]

I could listen to Christine speak all day. *melts*

[bombaysaffires]

Chris is a Prince fan. I don't know why that caught me by surprise. And a BN track. Does anyone know which one she picked?

[michelej1]

Chris is a Prince fan. I don't know why that caught me by surprise. And a BN track. Does anyone know which one she picked?

Races are Run.



Michele

[applebucked]

Her being a Prince fan caught me off guard too. :laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

Damn you, Homer!! lol

Damned for a damned decade here, now. :mad::lol:

Did anyone read Wendy's trashing of Chris, on FB last night? She hates her.

edit-
I just added the whole post...but decided that it's better to be "in the know", that cut one's own leg off. ;) So I deleted it.

My box is full here, if you wanna read it, and you're a fb friend, message me there.

[applebucked]

Which Wendy are we talking about here? :confused:

[applebucked]

Here's the link from a while ago.
https://audioboo.fm/boos/1654613-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-friday-11th-october

This confirms a few of my hunches:
1. She was going crazy (in a way).
2. She's seeing (or saw) a shrink.

Also, she used that "plaigarizing myself" thing she used in the ITM interviews. Also, 8 songs is a pretty good number, even if they were not complete songs. Future looks bright on the Christine end of things. :D

And she said she feels 20/30 years old, and it clearly shows. :nod:

[jbrownsjr]

The fact that she said, "if I did it, I would have to tour obviously." that is huge!!

[applebucked]

The fact that she said, "if I did it, I would have to tour obviously." that is huge!!
Everything all sunshine on the Christine end and I love it!

[jbrownsjr]

Michele is the only one that believed she would be back. I was dead wrong and I love it!

[macfan 57]

I love these interview snippets. She sounds so relaxed and happy. Those are some great stories that I hadn't heard before.

I never thought she'd ever do anything again. I'm thrilled that I was wrong. If she has 8 songs, 2 that are pretty far along, I think an album is a pretty good chance, maybe even a small tour, most likely in the U.K.

What a year this has been for Christine McVie fans.:thumbsup:

Thanks to applebucked for posting these this week. Hopefully, that Johhny Walker interview is coming soon.

[jbrownsjr]

I love these interview snippets. She sounds so relaxed and happy. Those are some great stories that I hadn't heard before.

I never thought she'd ever do anything again. I'm thrilled that I was wrong. If she has 8 songs, 2 that are pretty far along, I think an album is a pretty good chance, maybe even a small tour, most likely in the U.K.

What a year this has been for Christine McVie fans.:thumbsup:

Thanks to applebucked for posting these this week. Hopefully, that Johhny Walker interview is coming soon.

What is the, Johnny Walker, interview?

[applebucked]

What is the, Johnny Walker, interview?
Christine came to the Radio 2 studio last August to do some interviews before the London shows. This is the one where she said "if they ask me, I'll play".

[Ulpian]

The fact that she said, "if I did it, I would have to tour obviously." that is huge!!

OMG :eek::eek::eek::eek:

[applebucked]

Are we sure this is the real Christine and not her evil twin/ITM cover body double? :lol:

[Ulpian]

Are we sure this is the real Christine and not her evil twin/ITM cover body double? :lol:

I have already seen her live, when at the O2. I never *ever* thought I'd see that.

She just keeps surprising me...

[applebucked]

I have already seen her live, when at the O2. I never *ever* thought I'd see that.

She just keeps surprising me...
I never expected the touring bit at all.

I wonder if she and Lindsey shared any shrink stories to each other.

[michelej1]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03c4kxv

Former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie picks her final songs in the Tracks Of My Years. Today, she picks a Deep Purple song that is widely recognised as having one of greatest guitar riffs ever along with a James Taylor track taken from his 1975 album Gorilla. There's a play of the Album Of The Week, the love song dedications and the Friday round of PopMaster. Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 and left in1998 shortly after Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Christine is currently working on new material which is planned for a forthcoming solo album which she describes as marking a return to her musical sound from the seventies

[michelej1]

The fact that she said, "if I did it, I would have to tour obviously." that is huge!!

Yes. I'm a little :mad: because there's no reason she has to tour and the band should get a clue.

But it's nice to hear her talk this way, all the same.

Michele

[applebucked]

As for me, I'm not angry at all. Just happy she's getting into her musical groove again. I have this hunch that her rejoining FM is on the horizon somewhere, but she'll do this whole solo thing first before anything else. Maybe the touring for the solo record is her getting her feet wet before going back to the big Mac machine, but who knows? :shrug:

[michelej1]

As for me, I'm not angry at all. Just happy she's getting into her musical groove again. I have this hunch that her rejoining FM is on the horizon somewhere, but she'll do this whole solo thing first before anything else. Maybe the touring for the solo record is her getting her feet wet before going back to the big Mac machine, but who knows? :shrug:

That's what I mean. If she is trying to get her feet wet because she feels that she has to tour with FM if a reunion is going to happen, I think that's unnecessary. I don't think recording should be bound up with touring.

Of course, if she wants to tour for her own reasons, that's wonderful. She even mentioned doing a few dates for Meantime, but those never happened. I would go out of my way to see her if she did do dates this time, even if I have to go to Europe.

Michele

[applebucked]

She probably has her own reasons for doing so. Maybe she wanted to try something on a smaller scale first to get that voice and those fingers trained but we'll never really know

[aleuzzi]

My lord, I miss a day on the Ledge and there's a whole swarm of news! First of all, I am thrilled to hear she has 8 (ish) songs and that she is writing in her trademark style. Second, I am equally thrilled to hear her describe her reclusiveness as a thing of the past, a temporary delusion. It sounds as if she is paving the way for all kinds of possible career moves--or at least setting a record straight about what she is up to.

When she mentioned the possibility of a tour should the studio album come out I nearly **** myself. I would travel across the ocean to see her.

[Ulpian]

My lord, I miss a day on the Ledge and there's a whole swarm of news! First of all, I am thrilled to hear she has 8 (ish) songs and that she is writing in her trademark style. Second, I am equally thrilled to hear her describe her reclusiveness as a thing of the past, a temporary delusion. It sounds as if she is paving the way for all kinds of possible career moves--or at least setting a record straight about what she is up to.

When she mentioned the possibility of a tour should the studio album come out I nearly **** myself. I would travel across the ocean to see her.

Amen.

I'm glad she realised that being alone in the country was a falsehood. It was never going to totally satisfy her, given the underlying creative urges.

Does anyone else get the impression that we are getting Christine back, for ourselves?

It was so lovely to hear her talk about performing, recording and touring so effortlessly. That therapy must have helped enormously.

Of course, when I saw her at the O2 I knew she had sought help, as there's no way given her previous reservations that she'd have done it.

I think we are in the edge of something wonderful.

[SteveMacD]

Did anyone read Wendy's trashing of Chris, on FB last night? She hates her.
I saw it. While I sympathize with Wendy, I get why Chris was pissed with Bob in 1997-8. I thought it was crap that Bob wasn't inducted back then, as I do now (same for Billy and Rick, BTW). I completely get it. Bob was a critical member of Fleetwood Mac, maybe THE most critical at one point, but he never had a hit with the band like Peter or the "Rumours" crew. Either viewpoint is legitimate. (Personally, I think Welch, Billy, and Rick should've been included, too.)

However, I doubt too many people would GAF if it came out that Christine was against Bob's induction today. It's a non-story in terms of bigger press. Bob hasn't worked for a major label in over 30 years, and Christine's been semi-retired for 15 years. The only people who care now are mostly the same people who cared in 1998.

[applebucked]

Amen.

I'm glad she realised that being alone in the country was a falsehood. It was never going to totally satisfy her, given the underlying creative urges.

Does anyone else get the impression that we are getting Christine back, for ourselves?

It was so lovely to hear her talk about performing, recording and touring so effortlessly. That therapy must have helped enormously.

Of course, when I saw her at the O2 I knew she had sought help, as there's no way given her previous reservations that she'd have done it.

I think we are in the edge of something wonderful.
Yes, yes. All of this. I definitely think we're getting our lady back doing what she loves to do. This is basically the antithesis of the Christine we got right after The Dance, basically. And I love it.

[jbrownsjr]

Yes, yes. All of this. I definitely think we're getting our lady back doing what she loves to do. This is basically the antithesis of the Christine we got right after The Dance, basically. And I love it.

If I toured with Fleetwood Mac from 1968-1998, I would need a 15 year vacation as well. :eek:

[bombaysaffires]

If I toured with Fleetwood Mac from 1968-1998, I would need a 15 year vacation as well. :eek:

Amen.......:angel:

[applebucked]

It's like for every 10 years since you've joined FM, you're entitled to years of time off.

[nicepace]

How about some speculation about what "recording in her '70s style" actually means?

I am hoping it means more piano, more keyboards in general. The five "Welch era" albums featured a lot of prominent keyboards from Christine (the 1975 White Album too) and then her keyboards started to become a less important part of the band's sound. I long to hear some good solid piano songs (like "Homeward Bound").

I think 'In the Meantime' is a great album, but it doesn't have anywhere enough piano and keyboards.

David could describe what I mean in more accurate musical terminology, and I suspect he would agree with the idea.

[applebucked]

Christine herself said that the songs are reminiscent of the Rumours era. Though I wish for more piano/keyboards too.

[michelej1]

Christine herself said that the songs are reminiscent of the Rumours era. Though I wish for more piano/keyboards too.

Yes and in her description it sounded like she was concentrating more on the hooky melody, rather than the instrumentation, per se.

You remember how she used to say that she writes what is needed. Sounds like someone told her something "commercial" was needed.

Michele

[applebucked]

Yes and in her description it sounded like she was concentrating more on the hooky melody, rather than the instrumentation, per se.

You remember how she used to say that she writes what is needed. Sounds like someone told her something "commercial" was needed.
Since she's not really writing for anything else, I'd say it was her muse talking to her.

[jbrownsjr]

Yes and in her description it sounded like she was concentrating more on the hooky melody, rather than the instrumentation, per se.

You remember how she used to say that she writes what is needed. Sounds like someone told her something "commercial" was needed.

Michele

I believe, "Friend" or "You Are", would have been much more solid commercial hits than, "Peacekeeper". And they promoted the crap out of, "Peacekeeper".
I also believe with LB and SN harmonies, CM's tunes would have been even more sublime than they already are.

[applebucked]

I believe, "Friend" or "You Are", would have been much more solid commercial hits than, "Peacekeeper". And they promoted the crap out of, "Peacekeeper".
I also believe with LB and SN harmonies, CM's tunes would have been even more sublime than they already are.
I totally agree. :nod: Christine excels at writing great hooks and melodies, but the input of the other members can really bring that out to a great song even more.

[aleuzzi]

I believe, "Friend" or "You Are", would have been much more solid commercial hits than, "Peacekeeper". And they promoted the crap out of, "Peacekeeper".
I also believe with LB and SN harmonies, CM's tunes would have been even more sublime than they already are.

Of course, yes. Whenever I listen to "Giving it Back" I think of what a perfect Fleetwood Mac song it would have made, how it is actually closer to the classic Fleetwood Mac sound than anything in Say You Will.

But then there's "Forgiveness" which is so perfect as it is that I wouldn't have wanted her to share it or alter it on a Mac record...

[jbrownsjr]

Of course, yes. Whenever I listen to "Giving it Back" I think of what a perfect Fleetwood Mac song it would have made, how it is actually closer to the classic Fleetwood Mac sound than anything in Say You Will.

But then there's "Forgiveness" which is so perfect as it is that I wouldn't have wanted her to share it or alter it on a Mac record...

Yeah, tunes like Bad Journey, and Forgiveness are like her pure solo style.. I love the solo too.

[vivfox]

i don't know what the touring debacle you are talking about, but i definitely think that whoever goes to Mick's m&gs next should ask / tell him to push merging Christine's work with the album the boys have been working on.

we could have that all melodic soft pop Mac album out in no time and move on, if they'd just be reasonable! :shrug: :rolleyes: :lol:

But do you really think Lindsey wants to write and record a bunch of melodic pop?

Interview bit from today:
https://audioboo.fm/boos/1652333-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-thursday-10th-october

Thank you for posting this. It was the first time I'd ever heard Chris talking about listening to the BN album. I've heard Stevie's story a million and one times about buying all the FM albums with her last $111.00 and listening to them from back to front.


Christine, did you listen to Buckingham Nicks front to back and back to front??I demand an answer.
Michele

LOL. They gave Chris their music but L&S had to buy FMac's.

Here's the link from a while ago.
https://audioboo.fm/boos/1654613-tracks-of-my-years-christine-mcvie-friday-11th-octoberThis confirms a few of my hunches:
1. She was going crazy (in a way).
2. She's seeing (or saw) a shrink.
Also, she used that "plaigarizing myself" thing she used in the ITM interviews. Also, 8 songs is a pretty good number, even if they were not complete songs. Future looks bright on the Christine end of things. :D
And she said she feels 20/30 years old, and it clearly shows. :nod:

If one listens again to this interview she doesn't say anything about making these songs for a solo album. The interviewer suggests this but I get the feeling these songs are for Fleetwood Mac, and she won't say so because that news is being held for another day and the right moment.

[elle]

But do you really think Lindsey wants to write and record a bunch of melodic pop?
yes. that''s what he's been saying for the last year, that he's written bunch of fleetwood mac-y melodic tunes, and that's how 2 of his 3 songs on EP sound.

Christine seems to be saying the same thing - she's going back to her 70s pop sound.

If one listens again to this interview she doesn't say anything about making these songs for a solo album. The interviewer suggests this but I get the feeling these songs are for Fleetwood Mac, and she won't say so because that news is being held for another day and the right moment.
yes, that's what i was thinking too, but i was not sure whether i missed a part where she said something about solo.

[applebucked]

She did say the songs could be for a solo record.maybe she's writing songs for both FM and but that's just me in dreamland. Though I think the original intention was a solo record.

[elle]

She did say the songs could be for a solo record.maybe she's writing songs for both FM and but that's just me in dreamland. Though I think the original intention was a solo record.

yeah but that was after the leading question from the interviewer. so if she didn't say anywhere else that she's preparing solo record, maybe she's just weighing her options...

she did say she's writing poppy 70s songs with nice harmonies...

[applebucked]

yeah but that was after the leading question from the interviewer. so if she didn't say anywhere else that she's preparing solo record, maybe she's just weighing her options...

she did say she's writing poppy 70s songs with nice harmonies...
But she's been writing as far back as June this year, maybe even earlier. Unless rejoining the band was already in her mind back then.

It does sounds like she's weighing her options right now, but whatever the case we're getting new music from her so it's a win-win situation.

[elle]

But she's been writing as far back as June this year, maybe even earlier. Unless rejoining the band was already in her mind back then.

It does sounds like she's weighing her options right now, but whatever the case we're getting new music from her so it's a win-win situation.

she rehearsed with them in March. i'm sure they talked.

[jbrownsjr]

She never said the words "solo album". I agree with Elle here.. and/or Viv.. maybe things are in the works.. or Mick is planning something.. (could mean anything)

Really, could be that she writes some tunes and nobody wants to publish them.. But if she agrees to tour that changes everything.

Nevertheless, this is amazing news. Just to hear Christine's voice is like visiting an old friend that you'd never thought you'd see again.

[applebucked]

It sounds like she's open to some touring again (if she wasn't she would've said "no" outright), but we don't know to what extent, or if she's open to doing so with FM. All this gives me a tingle though. I'm ready for whatever Chris has to offer.

[jbrownsjr]

Well she said she hates living out of a suitcase. And I get that.. I've travelled a lot for a job once..

But girl..... you have so much money.. puh lease... you have your own trunk.. plane, best hotels.. if you feel 30 years old again.. then stop whining about your, "oh so hard job", of performing for thousands of people who scream your name because they love your art, style and music so much...

I'd haul your trunks and clothes for you. You could order an outfit on the computer.. and I'd have it to you with a stylist in 20 min.. And with your money... they can make you look 30 yrs old again...

So let's not get crazy Christine about how hard the job of touring again would be.. :)


there.. I feel better...

[applebucked]

Well she said she hates living out of a suitcase. And I get that.. I've travelled a lot for a job once..

But girl..... you have so much money.. puh lease... you have your own trunk.. plane, best hotels.. if you feel 30 years old again.. then stop whining about your, "oh so hard job", of performing for thousands of people who scream your name because they love your art, style and music so much...

I'd haul your trunks and clothes for you. You could order an outfit on the computer.. and I'd have it to you with a stylist in 20 min.. And with your money... they can make you look 30 yrs old again...

So let's not get crazy Christine about how hard the job of touring again would be.. :)


there.. I feel better...
Shall we volunteer our services? Let's wear stupid shirts as uniforms. :lol:

[SteveMacD]

Of course, yes. Whenever I listen to "Giving it Back" I think of what a perfect Fleetwood Mac song it would have made
Well, Billy Burnette had his hand in it...

[michelej1]

She never said the words "solo album". I agree with Elle here.. and/or Viv.. maybe things are in the works.. or Mick is planning something.. (could mean anything)




Mick is always planning something. It's not like he didn't make something bigger happen when he helped on Lindsey's original GOS album.

Michele

[michelej1]

yes. that''s what he's been saying for the last year, that he's written bunch of fleetwood mac-y melodic tunes, and that's how 2 of his 3 songs on EP sound.



If Christine is doing the melodic, then Lindsey won't have to. He can do more esoteric stuff and her hooky stuff would counter.

Michele

[applebucked]

Mick is always planning something. It's not like he didn't make something bigger happen when he helped on Lindsey's original GOS album.
I've got a feeling we're gonna get some sort of déjà vu with a little bit of plot twist. But they can also surprise me.

If Christine is doing the melodic, then Lindsey won't have to. He can do more esoteric stuff and her hooky stuff would counter.
He'll thank her for that, I'm sure. :lol:

[vivfox]

Well she said she hates living out of a suitcase.

But girl..... you have so much money.. puh lease... you have your own trunk.. plane, best hotels.. if you feel 30 years old again.. then stop whining about your, "oh so hard job", of performing for thousands of people who scream your name because they love your art, style and music so much...
I'd haul your trunks and clothes for you. You could order an outfit on the computer.. and I'd have it to you with a stylist in 20 min.. And with your money... they can make you look 30 yrs old again...


Loved this whole post. Here's an idea; with her money she can lease the nicest extended RV money can buy and when she travels through any one country she can call that home. Hire herself a good driver and all she has to do is pack her suitcase one time and then unpack into the RV one time and that is it. The RV can park in the lot of any concert venue or hotel lot that another band member resides in. She can even cook all her own meals if she prefers. And jbrownsjr or anyone else could still be at her door in 20 min. or less to be at her beck and call.

[applebucked]

Loved this whole post. Here's an idea; with her money she can lease the nicest extended RV money can buy and when she travels through any one country she can call that home. Hire herself a good driver and all she has to do is pack her suitcase one time and then unpack into the RV one time and that is it. The RV can park in the lot of any concert venue or hotel lot that another band member resides in. She can even cook all her own meals if she prefers. And jbrownsjr or anyone else could still be at her door in 20 min. or less to be at her beck and call.
Maybe she can also take her dogs along too. And perhaps one of the other members could stay with her in the RV, if they so wish.

Oh, and if she requires some...assistance, I'll gladly volunteer my services.

[BLY]

I think this could be it. The final Fleetwood Mac album. If Christine has 3 finished songs to bring to the table along with Lindsey's 8 and Stevie can bring in 3. Take a couple of Lindsey's completed songs and make them band songs (Little Lies/The Chain) Done! Adding Chris back to the mix will put them back on the radio and sell a lot of discs.

[Ulpian]

I think this could be it. The final Fleetwood Mac album. If Christine has 3 finished songs to bring to the table along with Lindsey's 8 and Stevie can bring in 3. Take a couple of Lindsey's completed songs and make them band songs (Little Lies/The Chain) Done! Adding Chris back to the mix will put them back on the radio and sell a lot of discs.

This time last year I'd have said you were deluded. Now that Christine has surprised us this year in such a way that her 2004 project didn't, I'm not going to completely dismiss the suggestion that there might be another FM album featuring her. It's now more of a possibility than it was 12 months ago.

However, realistically, we know Lindsey wouldn't be keen. Am I wrong? Come on. He loves this 'new' sound and the fact that he's really the unchallenged musical driving force. I'm not being facetious or unkind. I know the Lindsey fans get their knickers in a twist at the sort if comment I've just made, but tell me he wouldn't have his nose put a little out of joint by having to re-calibrate his approach to accommodate the 'only person in Fleetwood Mac that he ever listened to'.

Plus, what label (and band) is going to allow Chris to contribute without committing to a tour? I think that whilst she has come far with her therapy and new outlook, she still wouldn't want to take a year out to go around the world, or even just the US. The RV thing would be cumbersome and it wouldn't, I don't think, calm the discomfort of a 70 year old who wants to be in her own bed every night.

[BLY]

I don't think at this point another world tour is needed. If they put out the album promoting the 5 of them back together. Perform on The Today show, Ellen and the Grammys and get the New "hit" on the radio featuring all thee voices will do it. A couple of select shows in addition will do the trick.

[Ulpian]

I don't think at this point another world tour is needed. If they put out the album promoting the 5 of them back together. Perform on The Today show, Ellen and the Grammys and get the New "hit" on the radio featuring all thee voices will do it. A couple of select shows in addition will do the trick.

Then they'd be doing it for creative reasons only, because they wouldn't really make money off it. That's fine, but would it happen?

Thesedays, revenue principally comes from touring. Record sales don't bring a vast fortune in for the writer or performer, even at their level. Plus, John and Mick wouldn't make anything significant, as their income comes from live performance.

Then there's the advertising. As you point out, in order to sell anything, word needs to spread. You do the press stuff, all over the place, but that requires travel, which Chris might object to. Even then, you can't sell a record by a handful of TV spots.

Realistically, if you want to shift records, you need to get out there and play live.

[applebucked]

This time last year I'd have said you were deluded. Now that Christine has surprised us this year in such a way that her 2004 project didn't, I'm not going to completely dismiss the suggestion that there might be another FM album featuring her. It's now more of a possibility than it was 12 months ago.

However, realistically, we know Lindsey wouldn't be keen. Am I wrong? Come on. He loves this 'new' sound and the fact that he's really the unchallenged musical driving force. I'm not being facetious or unkind. I know the Lindsey fans get their knickers in a twist at the sort if comment I've just made, but tell me he wouldn't have his nose put a little out of joint by having to re-calibrate his approach to accommodate the 'only person in Fleetwood Mac that he ever listened to'.

Plus, what label (and band) is going to allow Chris to contribute without committing to a tour? I think that whilst she has come far with her therapy and new outlook, she still wouldn't want to take a year out to go around the world, or even just the US. The RV thing would be cumbersome and it wouldn't, I don't think, calm the discomfort of a 70 year old who wants to be in her own bed every night.
IMO, at this point the ratio of Chris rejoining FM to a new Chris solo album is 50-50, but I'm still betting more on a solo album for the reasons you give. Though FM members contributing to her songs (we know Mick is helping out, who knows if the others do as well) is still not a far off possibility, and FM albums involving that lineup after Mirage are hijacked solo albums, so maybe this could be a plot twist in which Christine's album was the victim. But again, who knows? :shrug:

You're right, Lindsey does enjoy this 'freedom' of not having Chris, aka the only one with the balls to stand up to him musically, and the only person in the band he listened to. But there's also the tiny possibility that he missed having someone to bounce ideas off of and get some right back. Things he couldn't really do with Stevie because she's not a musician, per se, or with Mick and John because they don't write.

With the RV thing, we know it's not realistic. :laugh: Like her, I get major insomnia when I'm not in my own bed too, so I get her feelings about that, the homebodies we are.

[applebucked]

Then they'd be doing it for creative reasons only, because they wouldn't really make money off it. That's fine, but would it happen?

Thesedays, revenue principally comes from touring. Record sales don't bring a vast fortune in for the writer or performer, even at their level. Plus, John and Mick wouldn't make anything significant, as their income comes from live performance.

Then there's the advertising. As you point out, in order to sell anything, word needs to spread. You do the press stuff, all over the place, but that requires travel, which Chris might object to. Even then, you can't sell a record by a handful of TV spots.

Realistically, if you want to shift records, you need to get out there and play live.
Yeah, touring is The Mac's bread and butter. There's no going around it. And I don't think they're (meaning the other members) would be willing to sacrifice the cash cows.

Chris's willingness to perform live isn't much of a problem now, but I wonder how much travel and touring Chris is willing to do at this point. The fact that she said that she "would have to tour" indicates that she's willing to do at least some traveling, but to what extent, we don't know. Though she didn't say she's willing to fly around, so probably not a whole lot.

[MikeInNV]

Then they'd be doing it for creative reasons only, because they wouldn't really make money off it. That's fine, but would it happen?

Thesedays, revenue principally comes from touring. Record sales don't bring a vast fortune in for the writer or performer, even at their level. Plus, John and Mick wouldn't make anything significant, as their income comes from live performance.

Then there's the advertising. As you point out, in order to sell anything, word needs to spread. You do the press stuff, all over the place, but that requires travel, which Chris might object to. Even then, you can't sell a record by a handful of TV spots.

Realistically, if you want to shift records, you need to get out there and play live.

Yes, touring is the big money-maker, but I think people tend to overestimate its importance in selling new discs by veteran artists. Most albums by older acts sell most of their units to the die-hard fans during the first week of release; hence the album debuts high on the charts and then falls quickly. If the tour doesn't start for a couple of months, the album might not even be on the charts anymore. And when there is a lot of publicity in any form (concerts, TV, etc.) what really gets a boost is the older catalog, like Rumours or Greatest Hits.

[vivfox]

Like her, I get major insomnia when I'm not in my own bed too, so I get her feelings about that, the homebodies we are.


C'mon now. If you were as wealthy as her, you could stay in the 5 star world class hotels. Heck you could even have your own bed shipped to each location if you're worried about how your back will react to the coils. You can even have each hotel room decorated to look like your own bedroom. The possibilities of comfort are endless when you've got the dough to back it up.

[Ulpian]

Yeah, touring is The Mac's bread and butter. There's no going around it. And I don't think they're (meaning the other members) would be willing to sacrifice the cash cows.

Chris's willingness to perform live isn't much of a problem now, but I wonder how much travel and touring Chris is willing to do at this point. The fact that she said that she "would have to tour" indicates that she's willing to do at least some traveling, but to what extent, we don't know. Though she didn't say she's willing to fly around, so probably not a whole lot.

I think that she still might consider doing live shows in London, maybe some of the English regional venues, that sort of thing. Even then, as a solo artist I'm surprised she's considering touring. I recall in 1984 that she really had a problem being the principal focus of the audience's attention, and not just a part of the rhythm section, as she saw herself in FM.

[BLY]

A new Fleetwood Mac album with 12 new classic tracks by the 5. I see it happening.

[applebucked]

Yes, touring is the big money-maker, but I think people tend to overestimate its importance in selling new discs by veteran artists. Most albums by older acts sell most of their units to the die-hard fans during the first week of release; hence the album debuts high on the charts and then falls quickly. If the tour doesn't start for a couple of months, the album might not even be on the charts anymore. And when there is a lot of publicity in any form (concerts, TV, etc.) what really gets a boost is the older catalog, like Rumours or Greatest Hits.
In any case, no money means no go. :laugh:

C'mon now. If you were as wealthy as her, you could stay in the 5 star world class hotels. Heck you could even have your own bed shipped to each location if you're worried about how your back will react to the coils. You can even have each hotel room decorated to look like your own bedroom. The possibilities of comfort are endless when you've got the dough to back it up.
It's the homesickness that does it more than anything, really. Even on vacation I sometimes crave for my own bed.

I think that she still might consider doing live shows in London, maybe some of the English regional venues, that sort of thing. Even then, as a solo artist I'm surprised she's considering touring. I recall in 1984 that she really had a problem being the principal focus of the audience's attention, and not just a part of the rhythm section, as she saw herself in FM.
Maybe the therapy helped her confidence a teeny bit, but I still imagine her being a team player in any case.

[jbrownsjr]

Believe me, I was the first person to say she would never tour again. In fact, after "In The Meantime", I thought that was the last we'd ever hear from her.

If history has told us anything about this band, we might get one final who ha!

A solo album with other members quite possibly.

or.. God forbid, nothing comes out of this, which is also possible...

[BLY]

And I do believe the "who ha" is a MAC album. I have been on this ride for 35+ years.

[applebucked]

or.. God forbid, nothing comes out of this, which is also possible...
Don't. Jinx. It. :mad:

[aleuzzi]

If Chris participated in new Mac album I wouldn't be thrilled unless she had her trademark 4 songs or more. At this stage, all the writers have a lot to bring and I would hate to see the potential for 10-12 Christine songs (a solo album) stifled by minimized band participation. She'd have to return as a full member on record.

[michelej1]

However, realistically, we know Lindsey wouldn't be keen. Am I wrong? Come on. He loves this 'new' sound and the fact that he's really the unchallenged musical driving force. I'm not being facetious or unkind. I know the Lindsey fans get their knickers in a twist at the sort if comment I've just made, but tell me he wouldn't have his nose put a little out of joint by having to re-calibrate his approach to accommodate the 'only person in Fleetwood Mac that he ever listened to'.



I don't think Lindsey likes the new Fleetwood Mac sound particularly, because he's had to change his own style to fill the hole Christine's absence left in the group. Lindsey didn't even like having his own song, Did You Miss Me released as the first single on his solo album. He said that was the record company's idea.

I don't think he liked having to put out his Bleed to Love Her and Steal Your Heart Away again for SYW, but they were there to fill in for Christine, just like the title song was. he still had to "re-calibrate his approach" for Christine, even when she was not around, because he had to make sure that the album lived up to the pop sound the world expected from FM. If Christine herself is there, filling that niche, he can concentrate on other types of music that are more true to his own sense of creativity.

I really don't think it's a big deal for Lindsey to have Christine on an album. I think he minded not having her there for SYW. If he misses anything about just being a quartet, I think it would happen on stage, not on record, because he'd be performing fewer of his songs.

Overall, I think he's always been puzzled and even resentful of the way Christine cut off her ties and left the band so entirely. He even gave an interview this year where the interviewer said he sounded surprisingly agitated about that, about no one knowing why she had to sever things quite as much as she did. I think he'd like her back on a full album. I would also think he wouldn't want her on a tour and they could continue to be BN on stage and FM (all 5) on record, but it seems like he wants her to tour too, if she is going to record.

Michele

[michelej1]

I don't think at this point another world tour is needed. If they put out the album promoting the 5 of them back together. Perform on The Today show, Ellen and the Grammys and get the New "hit" on the radio featuring all thee voices will do it. A couple of select shows in addition will do the trick.

Even if they did a tour, they couldn't do it any time soon, after the current one. I think they'd have to wait until 2015 at the earliest. So, if they concentrated on an album in 2014 and maybe a 2015 tour ...

But like you said, it wouldn't have to be an exhaustive world tour. Just play a sufficient number of dates and GIVE US A GOOD DVD.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

And I do believe the "who ha" is a MAC album. I have been on this ride for 35+ years.

Yes, I'm in a great mood with all the happenings as of late.. :)

[jbrownsjr]

I don't think Lindsey likes the new Fleetwood Mac sound particularly, because he's had to change his own style to fill the hole Christine's absence left in the group. Lindsey didn't even like having his own song, Did You Miss Me released as the first single on his solo album. He said that was the record company's idea.

I don't think he liked having to put out his Bleed to Love Her and Steal Your Heart Away again for SYW, but they were there to fill in for Christine, just like the title song was. he still had to "re-calibrate his approach" for Christine, even when she was not around, because he had to make sure that the album lived up to the pop sound the world expected from FM. If Christine herself is there, filling that niche, he can concentrate on other types of music that are more true to his own sense of creativity.

I really don't think it's a big deal for Lindsey to have Christine on an album. I think he minded not having her there for SYW. If he misses anything about just being a quartet, I think it would happen on stage, not on record, because he'd be performing fewer of his songs.

Overall, I think he's always been puzzled and even resentful of the way Christine cut off her ties and left the band so entirely. He even gave an interview this year where the interviewer said he sounded surprisingly agitated about that, about no one knowing why she had to sever things quite as much as she did. I think he'd like her back on a full album. I would also think he wouldn't want her on a tour and they could continue to be BN on stage and FM (all 5) on record, but it seems like he wants her to tour too, if she is going to record.

Michele
I agree with all of this. I think he's under the sentiment, "She's either in or out." If she wants to be part of the band, then be part of the band. That includes touring. Stop pretending that life is so hard traveling and having a manager, assistant, and what not. You had your break, now let's get to work. It would be so nice to see Buckingham/McVie working together again. They are kick ass.

Having said that, I'll take another solo album if that's what she wants to do.

[applebucked]

How I see it happening is that she does the solo thing first while the rest of the band are probably taking a break from this year's tour (assuming that she has a good number of finished tracks by the end of this year), then she goes along and starts doing the new FM album. She's softening up her stance with touring as of late, so maybe, just maybe, she'll do it.

[applebucked]

Even if they did a tour, they couldn't do it any time soon, after the current one. I think they'd have to wait until 2015 at the earliest. So, if they concentrated on an album in 2014 and maybe a 2015 tour ...

But like you said, it wouldn't have to be an exhaustive world tour. Just play a sufficient number of dates and GIVE US A GOOD DVD.
That's what I was thinking. It doesn't have to be as exhaustive as the tour now. Cut the number of dates in half, perhaps? Then release a full concert on DVD and not blatantly edited, polished hoo ha like LIB or The Dance.

[SteveMacD]

or.. God forbid, nothing comes out of this, which is also possible...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sg-v47f9fEs/UIAhClbUY9I/AAAAAAAABYc/6r3rbHsLG_Q/s1600/28-fingers-in-ears.jpg

[applebucked]

^ My reaction, basically. :lol:

[bombaysaffires]

Even if they did a tour, they couldn't do it any time soon, after the current one. I think they'd have to wait until 2015 at the earliest. So, if they concentrated on an album in 2014 and maybe a 2015 tour ...

But like you said, it wouldn't have to be an exhaustive world tour. Just play a sufficient number of dates and GIVE US A GOOD DVD.

Michele


well, they'd have to wait at least THREE YEARS before touring again because "that's what we do". :rolleyes:

I'm sure though that all the accountants and whatnot have it worked out just how many dates and seats they have to sell to break even-- pay everyone's guarantees, the private jets, hotels, salaries of all the employees, trucks, security guards, etc etc etc that they 'need' when they tour, let alone make a profit. It could well be that that size of a tour would be more than Chris would want (or has wanted anyway). Maybe the future will see she's up for it all again.

As for her complaining about touring (someone else posted about that) being away from home for a year or more I can see certainly being unappealing especially after having done it for decades. And FM and other bands have talked about how tedious and frankly boring it can be a lot of the time on the road. I just watched a Nirvana documentary where they talked about the grind of the road and every single day the jet lag and the never-ending interviews and obligations and never getting just a day, a lousy day, to sleep in and then do whatever the hell you want for a couple of hours. So I can see where Chris would just have had enough.

[michelej1]

As for her complaining about touring (someone else posted about that) being away from home for a year or more I can see certainly being unappealing especially after having done it for decades. And FM and other bands have talked about how tedious and frankly boring it can be a lot of the time on the road. I just watched a Nirvana documentary where they talked about the grind of the road and every single day the jet lag and the never-ending interviews and obligations and never getting just a day, a lousy day, to sleep in and then do whatever the hell you want for a couple of hours. So I can see where Chris would just have had enough.

Certainly, no matter how rich you are, it can't match the comforts of home. Stevie said that they promised her everything before, they would even build her a kitchen. She didn't want it. You can have every luxury, but moving to a different location every two nights just isn't fun. It's no big deal when you're young and building up your millions, but once you have them and are 70 the benefits don't outweigh the cons.

Michele

[bombaysaffires]

and let's remember that Chris didn't seem all the thrilled with all the touring back before Stevie and Lindsey joined... the lyrics of Homeward Bound lay it out pretty clearly.

I want to sit at home in my rocking chair
I don't wanna travel the world
As far as I'm concerned I've had my share
Time's more precious than gold


I don't wanna see another aeroplane seat
Or another hotel room
Home life to me seems really neat
I just wanna run back for good.

Buy me a ticket homeward bound.....

It all seems the same when you've done it before
There's no difference in the style
There's no better sight than my own front door
I'll be a stay-at-home for awhile

And this was 1972. Now I grant you, the style in which they toured after Rumours was a helluva lot nicer than how they toured in 1972, but.... this just doesn't seem like a woman who loves the road.

[applebucked]

Let's also not forget that she no longer drinks. The booze certainly takes the edge off of things. Without her coping mechanism on hand, she would've ended up in the mental asylum after a tour that long.

[Ulpian]

and let's remember that Chris didn't seem all the thrilled with all the touring back before Stevie and Lindsey joined... the lyrics of Homeward Bound lay it out pretty clearly.

I want to sit at home in my rocking chair
I don't wanna travel the world
As far as I'm concerned I've had my share
Time's more precious than gold


I don't wanna see another aeroplane seat
Or another hotel room
Home life to me seems really neat
I just wanna run back for good.

Buy me a ticket homeward bound.....

It all seems the same when you've done it before
There's no difference in the style
There's no better sight than my own front door
I'll be a stay-at-home for awhile

And this was 1972. Now I grant you, the style in which they toured after Rumours was a helluva lot nicer than how they toured in 1972, but.... this just doesn't seem like a woman who loves the road.

^ THIS. I see her maybe doing a live show recorded for the BBC, much as David Gilmour did in 2006; it was broadcast on radio and online as a webcast. Granted, he then did a (small) tour afterwards, but it's a good way of spreading the word about a solo project.

[jbrownsjr]

I was just recently listening to the BTM interviews after LB left and she talked about how necessary touring is and how she loved performing.. :lol:

[Ulpian]

I was just recently listening to the BTM interviews after LB left and she talked about how necessary touring is and how she loved performing.. :lol:

I saw one of those! The irony was not lost on me. :lol:

I think she is starting to enjoy the performance again - it's maybe just the travel aspect which puts her off. Just look at how much she enjoyed, and smiled through, the two London performances. She also seemed to love the Maui gig.

[applebucked]

I saw one of those! The irony was not lost on me. :lol:

I think she is starting to enjoy the performance again - it's maybe just the travel aspect which puts her off. Just look at how much she enjoyed, and smiled through, the two London performances. She also seemed to love the Maui gig.
I agree. Though I don't think it's much of a a fear of performing (though she does get stage fright too) as it was being tired of it. And of course, the logistics and all the drudgery that goes with it. She's getting back that enjoyment from performing this year, and it shows.

[vivfox]

As for her complaining about touring (someone else posted about that) being away from home for a year or more I can see certainly being unappealing especially after having done it for decades.

A year no longer feels like a year. Especially when you are having fun. Sobreity will give her the time to see the world in ways she never took the time before.



Certainly, no matter how rich you are, it can't match the comforts of home. You can have every luxury, but moving to a different location every two nights just isn't fun. It's no big deal when you're young and building up your millions, but once you have them and are 70 the benefits don't outweigh the cons.

She said in that recent interview that what she thought she wanted for her life at home turned into something she really did not want for herself. After therapy I believe she has come to the conclusion that her destiny is touring and recording music. I believe all musicians will continue to perform as long as there is a paying audience, until the day they die.
Even before Stevie announced in the pre tour interviews that this was not the last FM tour, I was telling friend's the same thing when they'd ask me about that. When I was in my teens, 20's & 30's my current age seemed ancient but now that I am over(cough, cough) 50, I realize that age is just a number and that if one has good health they will be inclined to keep working. Working is good for the soul. Retirement is nice if you have a lot of hobbies.
Chris has just had a 15 year vacation and to her it probably felt like 5 years. After age 40 you will watch your years fly by like a whip through the air.

[applebucked]

A year no longer feels like a year. Especially when you are having fun. Sobriety will give her the time to see the world in ways she never took the time before.
I sometimes wonder how she would deal with the whole working thing while sober. Maybe the therapy and perhaps wherever she sought help to stop the drinking taught her some healthier coping mechanisms. Or perhaps turn her into another substance, like tea or coffee. :laugh: (maybe she's given up smoking too. Hope so. *crosses fingers*)

She said in that recent interview that what she thought she wanted for her life at home turned into something she really did not want for herself. After therapy I believe she has come to the conclusion that her destiny is touring and recording music. I believe all musicians will continue to perform as long as there is a paying audience, until the day they die.

I agree that she probably realized this now. :nod: I'm surprised it took this long before she went stir crazy and started to seek the help she needed. Next thing we know, she would have several projects lined up for her for the next couple of years. :laugh:

Chris has just had a 15 year vacation and to her it probably felt like 5 years. After age 40 you will watch your years fly by like a whip through the air.
And she's 70 years old. She must have known that time is short. Might as well make the most of it and do what she loves doing best.

[vivfox]

And she's 70 years old. She must have known that time is short. Might as well make the most of it and do what she loves doing best.

See that's the thing I was trying to convey earlier. My mother is 86 and most people think she is in her 60's. She has more energy than God and has all her faculties. She drives like the maniac she always did and has a fully functional social life. She has never had the flu in her entire life. I've had the flu 3 times. She takes no medication as her health is perfect. We expect her to live to be 100, easily. So if 100 is my mom's time to go or Christine's time, what might Chris be doing to keep herself busy for the next 30 years? Time may not be short.

[applebucked]

All of the Rumours 5 of them lived through their 60s and 70s despite drugs, alcohol, and whatever else comes with the rock and roll lifestyle, so who knows how much time?

...and going off-topic here, but I keep getting a mental image of Christine dressed as Sister Jude from AHS: Asylum for Halloween. I think she can pull it off.

[nicepace]

I think it's a mistake to equate Christine's dislike/hatred of touring (i.e. travelling) with some sort of dislike/fear of performing. I've seen her in concert a handful of times, and watched plenty of FM/Christine clips, and it always looks like she's enjoying performing. I honestly think it's the grind of all that travel that she abhorred.

Another thing that baffles me is the idea that a "tour" would have to be a multi-continent, year-long slog. Plenty of bands do short tours. Three or four cities, a week on the road. Done. If it worked, three months later, do it again. Couldn't they abandon their delusions of grandeur and act like a normal group of five musicians? (Speaking of which, wouldn't it be sweet if they told the backing musicians and vocalists to go away, and did a show, just the five of them, but I suppose that's an impossibility.)

[applebucked]

I think it's a mistake to equate Christine's dislike/hatred of touring (i.e. travelling) with some sort of dislike/fear of performing. I've seen her in concert a handful of times, and watched plenty of FM/Christine clips, and it always looks like she's enjoying performing. I honestly think it's the grind of all that travel that she abhorred.
While I definitely agree that she clearly hated the grind of touring, she has also said in one of the ITM interviews that being onstage made her "feel a little dizzy under the lights", though probably not to the extent that the drudgery of touring and living out of a suitcase does.

Another thing that baffles me is the idea that a "tour" would have to be a multi-continent, year-long slog. Plenty of bands do short tours. Three or four cities, a week on the road. Done. If it worked, three months later, do it again. Couldn't they abandon their delusions of grandeur and act like a normal group of five musicians? (Speaking of which, wouldn't it be sweet if they told the backing musicians and vocalists to go away, and did a show, just the five of them, but I suppose that's an impossibility.)
Tell that to Mick. :laugh: Actually I wish for even like four or five shows of just the five of them performing their hearts out.

[Ulpian]

I think it's a mistake to equate Christine's dislike/hatred of touring (i.e. travelling) with some sort of dislike/fear of performing. I've seen her in concert a handful of times, and watched plenty of FM/Christine clips, and it always looks like she's enjoying performing. I honestly think it's the grind of all that travel that she abhorred.

I agree with applebucked here. There were several interviews circa 2004 in which she confessed to suffering from a form of stage fright. John mentioned in 2009 that she had let them know that she was uncomfortable 'on the boards' and 'under the lights'. She would presumably otherwise have joined them to do Don't Stop in London on the Say You Will tour when they broached the subject with her.

I think that if they wanted to they of course could do a short tour not travelling far, or they could take up the idea which Roger Waters had for the never-to-be Pink Floyd reunion in 2006 by having a couple of big shows in each of about five key cities around the world, spaced out and allowing time to settle at each venue for a while. However, I think they want the revenue from a big tour and they / their managers simply won't reduce the scale, probably for ego reasons as much as financial reasons. As much as LB often tries to do things for creative reasons, I get the impression that the Machine (i.e. the managers, the label(s) etc) will always say 'Go big, and go commercial'.

[applebucked]

I think that if they wanted to they of course could do a short tour not travelling far, or they could take up the idea which Roger Waters had for the never-to-be Pink Floyd reunion in 2006 by having a couple of big shows in each of about five key cities around the world, spaced out and allowing time to settle at each venue for a while. However, I think they want the revenue from a big tour and they / their managers simply won't reduce the scale, probably for ego reasons as much as financial reasons. As much as LB often tries to do things for creative reasons, I get the impression that the Machine (i.e. the managers, the label(s) etc) will always say 'Go big, and go commercial'.
It's not called the Big Mac Machine for no reason. :laugh: Their egos wouldn't be able to handle a short tour.

[Villavic]

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2013/09/christine-is-currently-working-on-new.html


Former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie working on new solo album marking a return to her 70's sound.

Former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie chooses the Tracks of My Years
Monday 07 October 2013
BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce

This week, former Fleetwood Mac band member Christine McVie chooses the Tracks Of My Years and she opens with a classic Beach Boys song from their groundbreaking album Pet Sounds along with a Steely Dan track featured on their acclaimed long player Gaucho. Plus there's the Record and Album Of The Week and the Monday round of PopMaster. Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 while married to founder member John McVie. She left the band in 1998 shortly after Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Christine is currently working on new solo material which is planned for a forthcoming album which she describes as marking a return to her musical sound from the seventies.

Tune in to BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce 9:30am
Posted by Nickslive at 9/30/2013 11:19:00 pm
Labels: Christine McVie

Pretty sure this article was before she announced her return to Fleetwood Mac. What I don't remember is reading details of that supposed new album, but I'm sure some songs ended up on BuckVie. Now the question is Do Christine's BuckVie songs sound like her 70s songs? With Lindsey's century XXI arrangements, I'd say no. But overall, they are not far from classical Christine's songs.

[jbrownsjr]

Pretty sure this article was before she announced her return to Fleetwood Mac. What I don't remember is reading details of that supposed new album, but I'm sure some songs ended up on BuckVie. Now the question is Do Christine's BuckVie songs sound like her 70s songs? With Lindsey's century XXI arrangements, I'd say no. But overall, they are not far from classical Christine's songs.

Yes, this was before the 2013/2014 announcement.

[FuzzyPlum]

It would be so great to find some additional material knocking around somewhere….one or two extra tracks.
Yeah- I’d say her BM material could have sat alongside her 70’s songs, with the exception of Carnival Begin. And maybe Red Sun was a bit more aligned with her 80’s material. But the rest could have been pre-Rumours albums, with different production, obviously.

[Macfan4life]

It would be so great to find some additional material knocking around somewhere….one or two extra tracks.
Yeah- I’d say her BM material could have sat alongside her 70’s songs, with the exception of Carnival Begin. And maybe Red Sun was a bit more aligned with her 80’s material. But the rest could have been pre-Rumours albums, with different production, obviously.
They could of been added to Songbird. But I think she sold all rights to her songs before Songbird so not sure she had any say what songs made that album. It was an odd collection that contained non of her solo hits or Can't Help Falling In Love. It did contain one lost recording with Todd Sharpe.
I am guessing but most of her BuckVie songs were probably slated for that album. They are damn good.

[SteveMacD]

I remember before the rejoining announcement she did an interview where she slipped up and said she was working on new material and had sent demos to Lindsey, implying she’d said too much.

[jbrownsjr]

I remember before the rejoining announcement she did an interview where she slipped up and said she was working on new material and had sent demos to Lindsey, implying she’d said too much.

I remember that, too. She also said in one interview, "people I've sent them to, really like them."

And I thought, "who else?" haha

[Dragon]

The answer to this question could be moot.

Did Christine have any unfinished or leftover songs from In the Meantime, Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie, or Songbird that could be finished and released?

[jbrownsjr]

The answer to this question could be moot.

Did Christine have any unfinished or leftover songs from In the Meantime, Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie, or Songbird that could be finished and released?

There is a Rumour, that a BuckVie tune left was left on the cutting room floor! Let's hope it's true.
I'm sure there's a lot of other stuffs floating around out there. Time will tell.

[HomerMcvie]

There is a Rumour, that a BuckVie tune left was left on the cutting room floor! Let's hope it's true.
I'm sure there's a lot of other stuffs floating around out there. Time will tell.

Unless they expire first.

[jbrownsjr]

Unless they expire first.

Put your glove inside my hand!:laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

Put your glove inside my hand!:laugh:

Now that's a geriatric come on if I ever heard one!

[Villavic]

I'm sure there are several alternate versions of BuckVie songs. I'd love to listening to them, it would be very moving to hear Christine's.

Songs that not were included in the album, pretty sure there are Lindsey's, probably Christine's too, I hope. It would be great if they included them in a deluxe edition, but I don't think there will be one, at least not for now.

[Tusky]

My gut instinct says that the perfectionist in Lindsey wouldn't let us hear any B&M just yet. I hope I'm wrong

[Villavic]

My gut instinct says that the perfectionist in Lindsey wouldn't let us hear any B&M just yet. I hope I'm wrong

I'm not sure if the perfectionism would be the reason. I guess Lindsey was at his peak of perfectionist during Tusk, and years later he let us to hear 6 unreleased versions of IKINW and 5 of Tusk song, among other Stevie and Christine alt. versions. Rumours and Tusk expanded and deluxe editions were rich in demos, early and alternate versions, plus songs that didn't make the album. Mirage wasn't that rich but we got a good and varied bonus material. I wish they would have included more alternate versions. Same as Tango, where those dub and remix versions weren't as welcome as more alternative versions of the album's songs would have been.

Or is it that the albums of the 80s didn't have so many alternative versions because the mood was let's finish the album and everyone go home. That doesn't sound like Lindsey, but the '80s were complicated years, specially during Tango.

In any case, I'm sure that wasn't the atmosphere during the recording of BuckVie. It seems they Lindsey and Chris enjoy it. I hope there are unreleased songs and early/alternate versions so we can enjoy all we can of Christine's legacy, even better with Lindsey.

[FuzzyPlum]

Not sure there’d be much in the way of left over tracks. Anything Lindsey didn’t use would probably have shown up later on solo. If there’d been any Christine, surely it would have been used for the purpose of balance. But who knows? Maybe.
Would love to hear alternates though. It would be nice to hear the original demos Christine sent to Lindsey. I wonder what a simpler, unadulterated version of Feel About You sounded like. I’m sure that marimba was Lindsey’s doing. At the time I thought it was interesting, with time I’ve increasingly wondered what it’d be like without it. Better I think.
And a less slushy version of Game of Pretend. Probably the weakest song on the album. But I think there’s a good song in there somewhere.
Not sure we’d get a deluxe version…just not enough money in it.
BUT….i wonder if there’s any chance of it being assumed into the FM canon and included in a post 1990 box set, in the vein of the 1969-74 box set?
Maybe???

[bombaysaffires]

Not sure there’d be much in the way of left over tracks. Anything Lindsey didn’t use would probably have shown up later on solo. If there’d been any Christine, surely it would have been used for the purpose of balance. But who knows? Maybe.
Would love to hear alternates though. It would be nice to hear the original demos Christine sent to Lindsey. I wonder what a simpler, unadulterated version of Feel About You sounded like. I’m sure that marimba was Lindsey’s doing. At the time I thought it was interesting, with time I’ve increasingly wondered what it’d be like without it. Better I think.
And a less slushy version of Game of Pretend. Probably the weakest song on the album. But I think there’s a good song in there somewhere.
Not sure we’d get a deluxe version…just not enough money in it.
BUT….i wonder if there’s any chance of it being assumed into the FM canon and included in a post 1990 box set, in the vein of the 1969-74 box set?
Maybe???

Agree. Would love to hear what she sent him before he twiddled with them. Some would be better, some I'm sure were improved by him.

[Villavic]

Not sure we’d get a deluxe version…just not enough money in it.

Unfortunately that's the truth. I couldn't find any sales info other than Wikipedia which just mentions 60,000 certified units of BuckVie in UK. The Behind The Mask page shows more info, 500k units in US, 300k in UK, 250k in Germany, etc. And we haven't had a deluxe BTM album.

Would it be a minimal cost if they released these deluxe albums only digitally (iTunes, Amazon mp3, etc.)? I guess so, but only a market research, a business case, etc. would support the idea that it might be worthwhile, or discard it. And I don't know if they're interested in doing that in the first place, cause that costs money too.

[FuzzyPlum]

Unfortunately that's the truth. I couldn't find any sales info other than Wikipedia which just mentions 60,000 certified units of BuckVie in UK. The Behind The Mask page shows more info, 500k units in US, 300k in UK, 250k in Germany, etc. And we haven't had a deluxe BTM album.

Would it be a minimal cost if they released these deluxe albums only digitally (iTunes, Amazon mp3, etc.)? I guess so, but only a market research, a business case, etc. would support the idea that it might be worthwhile, or discard it. And I don't know if they're interested in doing that in the first place, cause that costs money too.

That’s why I think maybe box set. Individual albums wouldn’t sell much. But box them together at a decent price and there might be SOME interest. Like I say, they packaged 69-74 together- can’t be huge interest in that era. But thats cost effective to do, then why not 90+ (BM inclusive).