NBC Today Free Show October 9, 2014

[michelej1]

Jam Bands, September 19, 2014

http://www.jambands.com/news/2014/09/19/fleetwood-mac-to-play-free-show-in-nyc-for-today

Fleetwood Mac will play a free show in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza as part of TODAY’s fall concert series. As has been the case recently, the band will be performing with their classic lineup of Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and John McVie. The show will take place on Thursday, October 9.

Other acts that have been confirmed for the NBC morning show’s fall concert series include Kenny Chesney, Neil Diamond, Lady Antebellum and Bastille.

Viewing for the concerts will be take place outside TODAY window-on-the-world studio at 49th St. and Rockefeller Plaza. Viewing will be on a first come, first service bases, and fan are are encouraged to arrive by 6am.

[michelej1]

The rehearsal and fan footage we get of unstaged FM before the actual performance starts is going to be the best part of this live show.

I can't wait.

Michele

[Nicks Fan]

You have to sign up for the Today show to have access to the concerts as they give you a chance to win PIT Passes for the show. If you are not selected then you lineup with everyone else.

[AliceLover]

The rehearsal and fan footage we get of unstaged FM before the actual performance starts is going to be the best part of this live show.

I can't wait.

Michele

It's also going to be FREEZING.

[Johnny Stew]

It's so exciting to me -- and almost unreal -- that in just a few weeks, we're all going to see the "classic" lineup performing together again on TV for the first time in sixteen years.

[Macfanforever]

It's also going to be FREEZING.

Yes Stevie will be wrapped up in a bundle of warm coats and warm boots and that hat in the photo with Dave S.

The cold nights are here.The temps are not much different at 6AM or when ever they will set up in the morning.No warm socal or AZ temps here.

[michelej1]

It's also going to be FREEZING.

It was freezing for SYW.

Michele

[wheart]

It's so exciting to me -- and almost unreal -- that in just a few weeks, we're all going to see the "classic" lineup performing together again on TV for the first time in sixteen years.

Me too!!! On Oct 6th I'll be seeing them in NYC and my excitement is already through the roof. I may even stay for the second show on the 7th.

[jkmaletic]

It's also going to be FREEZING.

Really? It's only the beginning of October?

But what do I know - being from SoCal. I am visiting Boston for the first time ever October 17 - 22. I wasn't planning on packing anything super heavy. Would that be a mistake? :shrug:

Jamie

[MikeVielhaber]

Really? It's only the beginning of October?

But what do I know - being from SoCal. I am visiting Boston for the first time ever October 17 - 22. I wasn't planning on packing anything super heavy. Would that be a mistake? :shrug:

Jamie

It certainly CAN be cold, but it won't necessarily be. I would prepare for it. It won't likely be snowing yet at that point.

[vivfox]

I am visiting Boston for the first time ever October 17 - 22. I wasn't planning on packing anything super heavy. Would that be a mistake?

Bring a thick hoodie and a long sleeved sweatshirt. You'll either need one or the other.

[Macfanforever]

The way the cold nights are setting in here in New England.

I'm worrying about snow on Nov 1 in Hartford when FM will be at the XL Center .I'm not a fan of driving in it.

I'll say .Just dress warm for that morning.I know Stevie will be bundled up.

I hope the weather is good that day for the little show.

[elle]

Fan pass emails came today. I'm looking for one extra if anyone got it and wants to take me...

Also I saw an advertisement for FM today concert on today show yesterday morning, they played part of Dreams from the first show in Mpls and reported that reunited FM had their opening night show.

[loverly13]

Fan pass emails came today. I'm looking for one extra if anyone got it and wants to take me...

Also I saw an advertisement for FM today concert on today show yesterday morning, they played part of Dreams from the first show in Mpls and reported that reunited FM had their opening night show.

Hm. I just got an RSVP confirmation - again. I had signed up online minutes after it was announced and got a confirmation in March. But that's not the same thing as a fan pass, just letting me know the details of when to get there and such.

I don't think it will be too cold. I've been running outside the past few weeks around 6 and by then, it's already close to 70. I'd stick with jeans and a jacket, but I don't think we'll have to bundle too much. Temps are supposed to be pretty consistent through the next week.

[Lee]

So what time will they be on? I've got to set my DVR.

Thanks.

Lee :)

[jbrownsjr]

So what time will they be on? I've got to set my DVR.

Thanks.

Lee :)

I just record the whole thing then FF. I love technology.

[Macfanforever]

I usually record the whole show just for safety myself. I'll guess after 8;30 but dont take my word on the time.I hope its a slow news day and get more FM time on TV.

[lovethemac1]

[QUOTE=Macfanforever;1143640]Yes Stevie will be wrapped up in a bundle of warm coats and warm boots and that hat in the photo with Dave S.

Will Lindsey be wearing one of the millions of cashmere scarves that Stevie has given him, or will he pass for fear of it getting caught in his guitar??:shrug:

I would like to point out that freezing, where I live, is -45'F. (and we have many days of the winter that are like that). :shocked: NO WAY EVER they would do an outdoor concert here!! :lol: Not even sure why I live here.......

[Macfanforever]

quote lovethemac1

lovethemac1]Yes Stevie will be wrapped up in a bundle of warm coats and warm boots and that hat in the photo with Dave S.

Will Lindsey be wearing one of the millions of cashmere scarves that Stevie has given him, or will he pass for fear of it getting caught in his guitar?? quote

I would like to point out that freezing, where I live, is -45'F. (and we have many days of the winter that are like that). NO WAY EVER they would do an outdoor concert here!! Not even sure why I live here.......

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Hahahaha.Thats a good question.If he dont need them .He can send them my and your way.LOL..

Holy crap -45.Thats to cold for me.I like the heat.

I know it will be chilly in the morning when they get started for the show.We are still holding in the 60's here.I hope the weather will be good that day for them and the fans that are going the see them.

[Nolastorms]

I wonder if Stevie will pop over to see Jimmy at The Tonight Show and promote the tour and 24 Karat Gold?!

[Macfanforever]

I wonder if Stevie will pop over to see Jimmy at The Tonight Show and promote the tour and 24 Karat Gold?!

Thats a great idea and he can do another reenactment of one of her old videos.

It would be also great if the Mac goes on the show.

[michelej1]

or will he pass for fear of it getting caught in his guitar??

I don't think Lindsey worries about things like that. I worry for him, though. I'm always going in my head:

Don't trip over those cords.

Don't bang your hand on that thing. You will cut yourself.

Stop swinging that cord in her direction.

Michele

[nicole21290]

I don't think Lindsey worries about things like that. I worry for him, though. I'm always going in my head:

Don't trip over those cords.

Don't bang your hand on that thing. You will cut yourself.

Stop swinging that cord in her direction.

Michele

I'm sure someone's there to make sure he keeps warm enough.

http://33.media.tumblr.com/b6391f3f51d1ef40b25c1342bf7975c1/tumblr_n1wonq7BpY1sn8si8o2_250.gif

Though she did say last year that he never gets cold, anyway.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/5d25addb9ec634e5e0b3f8a28b52a64b/tumblr_n1wonq7BpY1sn8si8o1_250.gif

[1sttimelongtime]

It's supposed to be 71 degrees on that day. Hardly freezing. And snow for Hartford on November 1st? The concert is in Hartford CT, not Hartford Alaska.

[jkmaletic]

It's supposed to be 71 degrees on that day. Hardly freezing. And snow for Hartford on November 1st? The concert is in Hartford CT, not Hartford Alaska.

See? Y'all are wusses.

[BlueDenimLamp]

It's supposed to be 71 degrees on that day. Hardly freezing. And snow for Hartford on November 1st? The concert is in Hartford CT, not Hartford Alaska.

Forecast is for the low 50's in the morning (Stevie better bring her winter coat like last time )... It's not uncommon for it to snow in late October in the north east.

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r663/Nicksiannation/BGkiLCPCMAAEdYk_zps94172b08.jpg

[elle]

video from Today show this morning - interviews with Mick, Chris/Linds and Stevie -

http://www.today.com/video/today/56175253#56175253

[jwd]

video from Today show this morning - interviews with Mick, Chris/Linds and Stevie -

http://www.today.com/video/today/56175253#56175253

I wonder how many songs they'll do and which ones?

Thanks for the link!

[Macfanforever]

video from Today show this morning - interviews with Mick, Chris/Linds and Stevie -

http://www.today.com/video/today/56175253#56175253

Thanks.When they sneak this interview in.I did not know they were on.

[bethelblues]

I wonder how many songs they'll do and which ones?

Thanks for the link!

Go Your Own Way

Rhiannon

Say You Love Me or Over My Head

Little Lies

????? What do you guys think?

[Macfanforever]

Anyway heres the embedded link.


<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/C-vf3zN9JJI?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[ViscountViktor]

Welcome to the Room Sara

Empire State

Sugar Daddy

That's Enough For Me

[jwd]

Go Your Own Way

Rhiannon

Say You Love Me or Over My Head

Little Lies

????? What do you guys think?

I'd put money on Say You Love Me to showcase Christine. Not sure about the rest.

[Macfanforever]

They probably only play tunes that the general public knows.

Yes it would be great if they play deep cuts for us fans.

Maybe we can flood the NBC today show with email requests for

"Hold Me".

With popular demand the Mac would add it to the setlist.

[bethelblues]

Someone should show up with a huge poster right in front of the stage: HOLD ME is my favorite song!! lol

OR Play HOLD ME for my birthday!!!

[rhiannondontgo]

Anyone ever done the today show with fan passes before? I'm wondering if they check ID at the gate. My friend got them for us but now he can't come, he gave me the passes but they're in his name. I've done the today show but never with passes, so I'm not sure if they check ID or if you just give them the name or what.

[FM77]

Don't Stop

[jmn3]

My guess for the set Thursday morning...

Say You Love Me/Dreams/Go Your Own Way/Don't Stop

Essentially, the ultimate of ultimate warhorses setlist!



Though it would be amusing and incredibly non-Fleetwood Mac if they did I Know I'm Not Wrong/Sisters of the Moon/Over My Head/World Turning instead!

[jwd]

Don't Stop

well what else?! :)

[bombaysaffires]

Anyway heres the embedded link.


<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/C-vf3zN9JJI?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

thanks Macfanforever! I wasn't able to catch this live!

[jbrownsjr]

Wow thanks!!!

[MacFan77]

So what time will they be on? I've got to set my DVR.

Thanks.

Lee :)

I'm definitely not an expert on the Today Show since I've only seen it a few times but I don't think the exact programming schedule is made available to the public. Not releasing exact details helps hold an audience and the value of commercial time. I see there are technically two episodes of the Today Show - the first from 7 am - 10 am and the second is the Kathy Lee / Hoda segment from 10 am - 11 am. I'm going to record the entire 7 am-11 am show but I believe the concerts are in the first three hours. The Today shows I have seen in the past had two performances by the artists - one during the show in about the middle and another near the end of the show. In the event of a DVR malfunction, I believe the shows are archived on the NBC.com website.

[Macfanforever]

Heres the promo for tomorrows show.

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hei15nLXScY?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[jbrownsjr]

Time to set the DVR.

[Macfanforever]

Heres todays 10/08/2014 interview with the Mac.

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/iHlUROrKdzw?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[kak125]

oh its going to be so good

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[Macfanforever]

With all of these little interviews.NBC should give FM an hour of interviews and music on one day.

[bethelblues]

So, how many songs should we expect and what will we hear?

I think I speculated Say You Love Me, Rhiannon, and Go Your Own Way.

Would be pretty cool if Little Lies showed up here.

[jmac95]

Chris said in an interview that Little Lies is currently her favorite to perform so you never know..

[michelej1]

Today.com Randee Dawn, TODAY contributor October 8, 2014

http://www.today.com/popculture/fleetwood-mac-returns-studio-road-2D80202692

Mac attack! Fleetwood Mac returns to the studio and road for a 'beautiful new chapter'

They could go their own way, but not for long. Because loving them is the right thing to do. And chains (of a musical kind) keep them together.

Of course, we're talking about Fleetwood Mac, a band whose members have been together nearly 50 years — on and off — and who recently thrilled fans of multiple generations by not just reuniting to make new music, but by deciding to hit the road for a greatest hits tour, too.

This is a beautiful new chapter in the saga of this band," Lindsey Buckingham told TODAY, just as he and fellow band members Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood were set to kick off their 34-city tour in Minneapolis Monday night.

Anyone who knows anything about the Mac knows that their rocky interpersonal relationships (Buckingham and Nicks were a longtime couple; the McVies were married) and skyrocketing success after their self-titled 1975 album led to serious problems backstage.

But it also fueled the band's musical energy and inspired some of their greatest hits. Christine McVie left the band seemingly for good in 1998, but rejoined early in 2014. Within months the band was back in the studio recording.


"It's re-ignited something in all of us I think that's been really profound," McVie said of this new chapter, including the tour. "The power that the audience have drives you on."

Fleetwood Mac will perform on the TODAY plaza Thursday, Oct. 9, and are currently on tour.

[Johnny Stew]

Chris said in an interview that Little Lies is currently her favorite to perform so you never know..

I'd be thrilled if Chris did either "Little Lies" or "You Make Loving Fun," and if Stevie did "Seven Wonders." The latter seems the most unlikely, though.

[bethelblues]

Little Lies would be a perfect way to feature the three lead vocalists. It'd be a great to hear. I just hope it doesn't become a rehash of their Grammy performance together: Rhiannon/Don't Stop/Go Your Own Way and is a little more interesting.

[BLY]

Little Lies would be a perfect way to feature the three lead vocalists. It'd be a great to hear. I just hope it doesn't become a rehash of their Grammy performance together: Rhiannon/Don't Stop/Go Your Own Way and is a little more interesting.



Agreed! That would really confirm a new chapter.

[secret love]

Will the Today Show Fleetwood Mac concert be available to view on YouTube? With no news of an On With the Show Tour DVD, the Today Show concert will be the only professionally shot footage of the band since 2003. Does anyone know how many songs they will play? Is it in the morning?

[BLY]

Will the Today Show Fleetwood Mac concert be available to view on YouTube? With no news of an On With the Show Tour DVD, the Today Show concert will be the only professionally shot footage of the band since 2003. Does anyone know how many songs they will play? Is it in the morning?

It's usually in the 8:30 hour (est) they will most likely do three songs. You will be able to view it on todayshow.com

[Macfanforever]

i will post download links of the show or on Dailymotion . if I have no issues recording it.It wont be on Youtube because they will get pulled .They also probably have some online footage only which not broadcast on TV encase they air some BS fluff segments instead.

[Macfanforever]

Good morning everyone.I'm watching the CH4 news and they are airing rehearsal clips.

[Macfanforever]

FM should be on around 8:35AM they said.

[Macfan4life]

Looks like a good crowd. I love the woman who brought the 8 track tape of Rumours!

[eric51078]

Looks like they rehearsed The Chain, Little Lies, Gypsy and Go Your Own Way

[Macfanforever]

Looks like a good crowd. I love the woman who brought the 8 track tape of Rumours!

I got about a dozen of those 8tracks..


Looks like they rehearsed The Chain, Little Lies, Gypsy and Go Your Own Way

I just seen the tunes written on the keyboard.

Also they said that FM has a big announcement before they play.I wonder what will it be.

[Macfanforever]

I guess that that announcement will be around 8;20am according to them.

What a great 8 o clock open of the show.

[Lee]

They have quite a crowd there. I saw it before I left for work. I have the DVR set from 8 - 10 a.m. I'll probably watch it tonight sometime.

Yeah, I still have eight tracks, too. And I actually have an eight track player that still works. :lol:

Lee :)

[bethelblues]

Looks like they rehearsed The Chain, Little Lies, Gypsy and Go Your Own Way

So I guess the people at the concert get to see them rehearse and then play on the air for reals? It's kind of funny that they have to play through all four of these songs for a rehearsal, rather than just do parts of one for a soundcheck. Seems like more work than is necessary.

[Macfanforever]

They are chatting NOW.

[jenniferuk]

John speaks! And laughs! It is brief but so good to see a smile.

Excellent crowd-hope there are some Ledgies there enjoying it all.

[Tango]

they said that FM has a big announcement before they play.I wonder what will it be.

That Stevie went to bed at 10PM last night??? ;)

[bethelblues]

They are too funny. Christine was asked about the lyrics of The Chain and said Stevie bought her a chain bracelet and it broke (but it's fixed now!). The reaction on Stevie's face was hilarious. Also, Christine said Stevie went to bed at 3, but Stevie said no it was 10...either Christine confused Stevie's normal bedtime with last night's or Stevie just doesn't want people to know she is a night owl. Jon basically said the Today Show's coffee sucked. Lindsey was staring at the camera and looked a little lost...I think he quoted from his little speech at the show. Every time he speaks I feel like the rest of the band is cringing lol, especially when he said there were a lot of unknowns when Christine came back. Lindsey's hair transplant looks really good. Mick is spirited as usual and a big crowd favorite, decked out in his attire. I think they're about to sing now...no surprise though?

[Macfanforever]

Little Lies on now.

I wish they drop the big twitter popups.

[bethelblues]

I think Lindsey is "fake" playing on Little Lies, maybe Christine too. All his close-ups for the guitar parts (that I always thought were synthesizers) look like he is playing to a recording. ...but he took the solo at the end.

[Macfanforever]

Gypsy's on now.The announcement was about they added 20 more shows in 2015.

[Hawkeye]

Wait, did they just announce they're coming to buffalo in a commercial before the internet! That was the most exciting thing ever!!!!

[Johnny Stew]

"Little Lies" sounded fantastic! Chris played with the vocal melody a little, and it was great. And when those three voices started singing the chorus together.... Happy Sigh.

"Gypsy" followed. Stevie's having a great time up there. You can tell she's totally in her element again with Chris back.

[Hawkeye]

Ha, I just knew stevie wouldn't bring the great vocals we've been hearing on her new album and this fleetwood Mac tour. Why play gypsy? It's both not as popular as dreams or Rhiannon but equally as bad these days in concert. Why not play a song she does we'll live these days.

[OooMissionary]

They are getting ripped pretty hard for their vocals in the Twitterverse. :/

[Macfanforever]

Go your own way fun on now.

So far no plugs on 24K except the fans holding up signs.

[Johnny Stew]

The chorus to "Go Your Own Way" is always so rousing. I have a feeling all of NYC is rocking right now.

[bethelblues]

What are they saying about their vocals?

The truth is Stevie sounds so much better in an arena, where the sound is more contained. I too was surprised she went with Gypsy over a truncated version of Gold Dust or ol' reliable Rhiannon. Also, she's got the teleprompters there, even for this.

[Hawkeye]

Go your own way was great. Much better representation of how they actually sound then their version of this from 2003.

[OooMissionary]

What are they saying about their vocals?

The truth is Stevie sounds so much better in an arena, where the sound is more contained. I too was surprised she went with Gypsy over a truncated version of Gold Dust or ol' reliable Rhiannon. Also, she's got the teleprompters there, even for this.

Just basically saying that they all sound terrible...

[sleepless child]

Lindsey looks like a deer in the headlights after Go Your Own Way. LOL

[Macfanforever]

The chorus to "Go Your Own Way" is always so rousing. I have a feeling all of NYC is rocking right now.

I agree they were awesome this early in the morning.

[ironman_01701]

He was a spark the Today show with "GO YOUR OWN WAY".

Good job!

[Hawkeye]

Maybe it's good people are complaining about their vocals. Maybe it might make getting tickets easier.

[Johnny Stew]

Lindsey was staring at the camera and looked a little lost...I think he quoted from his little speech at the show.

Yeah, his "beautiful, poetic" line is his new "cycles." He sure loves his quotes!

Ha, I just knew stevie wouldn't bring the great vocals we've been hearing on her new album and this fleetwood Mac tour. Why play gypsy? It's both not as popular as dreams or Rhiannon but equally as bad these days in concert. Why not play a song she does we'll live these days.

I'm thrilled they did two hits from the '80s. The '70s stuff gets played constantly. Stevie's sung "Rhiannon" on these live shows a half dozen times by now, and I believe she sang "Dreams" on the Today Show a few years back. "Gypsy" was a cool choice for her song.

[Johnny Stew]

Lindsey looks like a deer in the headlights after Go Your Own Way. LOL

He was giving Zoolander face again. ;)

[OooMissionary]

Maybe it's good people are complaining about their vocals. Maybe it might make getting tickets easier.

Whatever it takes...

Sadly, Christine seemed to be getting the harsh end of the digs... The usual amount for Stevie... GYOW went over much better.

[jmn3]

Just basically saying that they all sound terrible...

These people would complain about anything. I thought they sounded pretty good. Do they sound like they did in 1997? 1987? 1977? Hell no! Hell, Christine is in her freaking 70's! I just sometimes don't get why people feel compelled to give their opinion about EVERYTHING. If you don't like it, turn the damn channel.

[Macfanforever]

Just basically saying that they all sound terrible...

I think they were good for a morning performance .

[Johnny Stew]

Tamron thinks Mick is hot. Someone should introduce them!

[OooMissionary]

These people would complain about anything. I thought they sounded pretty good. Do they sound like they did in 1997? 1987? 1977? Hell no! Hell, Christine is in her freaking 70's! I just sometimes don't get why people feel compelled to give their opinion about EVERYTHING. If you don't like it, turn the damn channel.

I agree. For one thing... a direct tv sound feed always makes even the best singer sound a little rough. A little reverb or slight echo should always be added to these things.

[Macfanforever]

These people would complain about anything. I thought they sounded pretty good. Do they sound like they did in 1997? 1987? 1977? Hell no! Hell, Christine is in her freaking 70's! I just sometimes don't get why people feel compelled to give their opinion about EVERYTHING. If you don't like it, turn the damn channel.

Yea people fuss about anything.They should give the Mac a break.Most people that are are retired or working part time at Walmart or Home Depot at that age.
Give them a break for Pete's sake.

[kak125]

Wow on today show facebook page everybody is complaining about how bad they sounded. I didn't get to watch it but I cant believe they could sound that bad at all.
Geesh people are tough!!

[Tango]

Ha, I just knew stevie wouldn't bring the great vocals we've been hearing on her new album and this fleetwood Mac tour. Why play gypsy? It's both not as popular as dreams or Rhiannon but equally as bad these days in concert. Why not play a song she does we'll live these days.

I agree with everything you wrote. She's afraid to try for the higher range out of fear, so it's puzzling that she chose Gypsy since it does push the higher range (despite the lower key). Landslide (again) would have actually been fine. Al Roker would have been happy. Besides, EVERYONE knows it and she'd have gotten a sing along and the younger folks would realize, "Hey, she's doing a Dixie Chick song." :sorry:

[jmn3]

Yea people fuss about anything.They should give the Mac a break.Most people that are are retired or working part time at Walmart or Home Depot at that age.
Give them a break for Pete's sake.

Exactly. If it's not your thing, don't watch. I just don't get the need to beat down on these people. And then fans wonder why they add extra backing musicians and singers.

[Tango]

Yea people fuss about anything.They should give the Mac a break.Most people that are are retired or working part time at Walmart or Home Depot at that age.
Give them a break for Pete's sake.

You don't get "a break" on LIVE tv, though. Gotta bring your A game every time. Song choices are important--I think Gypsy was a mistake. btw, I didn't hear the backup singers, even though they were there. Maybe that's why they have added a third for shows. :shrug:

[Macfanforever]

Wow on today show facebook page everybody is complaining about how bad they sounded. I didn't get to watch it but I cant believe they could sound that bad at all.
Geesh people are tough!!

Give the Mac a break I would say back to those idiots.

[bethelblues]

Whatever it takes...

Sadly, Christine seemed to be getting the harsh end of the digs... The usual amount for Stevie... GYOW went over much better.

How could people say Christine sounded bad? She still sounds very close if the same as she used to!!

I can't believe I have to watch these fools on the Today Show until they do The Chain. How do people watch this show?

[OooMissionary]

Actually... Stevie seems to be getting the most positive in the Twitterverse. GDW or Landslide would have gone down a little better on live tv, though. It is interesting to see the difference in response. Love/Hate.

[Macfanforever]

You don't get "a break" on LIVE tv, though. Gotta bring your A game every time. Song choices are important--I think Gypsy was a mistake. btw, I didn't hear the backup singers, even though they were there. Maybe that's why they have added a third for shows. :shrug:

I would love to hear Hold Me .They could of added another tune instead of the BS fluff stories and filler.

[Tango]

Actually... Stevie seems to be getting the most positive in the Twitterverse. GDW or Landslide would have gone down a little better on live tv, though.

absolutely. Either of those.

[jmn3]

How could people say Christine sounded bad? She still sounds very close if the same as she used to!!

I can't believe I have to watch these fools on the Today Show until they do The Chain. How do people watch this show?

It's awful. These people complaining on the Today Show Facebook page should be complaining about the terrible hosts. I'm so glad I'm usually at work and don't bother watching this nonsense!

The Facebook comments are BRUTAL. Just saw a few..good grief. Quite honestly, looking at some of these people's pictures who are lambasting Fleetwood Mac, they should just shut up.

[Macfanforever]

They played the tour ad for the added New York shows in 2015.

Get your tix.

[Johnny Stew]

You don't get "a break" on LIVE tv, though. Gotta bring your A game every time. Song choices are important--I think Gypsy was a mistake. btw, I didn't hear the backup singers, even though they were there. Maybe that's why they have added a third for shows. :shrug:

In my humble opinion, they did bring their "A" game. Vocals might have been shaky here & there (I can't imagine it's easy to sing in the cold & wind), but they were having a good time up there. Stevie in particular was energized and having fun. I'd much rather see that than yet another performance of "Landslide."

Not to mention the fact that "Landslide" is just Stevie & Lindsey. When the point is to celebrate the return of "The Five."

I'm not criticizing your opinion, Tango -- just explaining why I think "Gypsy" was a better choice. (Although I would have gone wild if they'd done "Seven Wonders.")

[Hawkeye]

Whatever it takes...

Sadly, Christine seemed to be getting the harsh end of the digs... The usual amount for Stevie... GYOW went over much better.


Really! I though Chris sounded amazing on Little Lies. I especially love the way she sang the lines "let's give it a try eye" and "settle for one day to to believe in you"

It was stevie on gypsy that sounded awful. Maybe it's just because I'm on such a stevie high with 24 Karat Gold and some of the YouTube videos of this tour, that it's an even bigger let down to watch that. I know it would've been completely inappropriate for this string, but why couldn't they just play the song 24 karat gold in gypsys spot. Or more realistically, play seven wonders, it's sort of her most relevant song now with American Harry story and she sings it great in concert.

[olive]

How could people say Christine sounded bad? She still sounds very close if the same as she used to!!

I can't believe I have to watch these fools on the Today Show until they do The Chain. How do people watch this show?

dvr it and fast forward through all the news segments , like "coming up next does your bathing cap make you look fat " today and gma are the worst morning shows . but worst is that there is an audience for this

[jmn3]

Really! I though Chris sounded amazing on Little Lies. I especially love the way she sang the lines "let's give it a try eye" and "settle for one day to to believe in you"

It was stevie on gypsy that sounded awful. Maybe it's just because I'm on such a stevie high with 24 Karat Gold and some of the YouTube videos of this tour, that it's an even bigger let down to watch that. I know it would've been completely inappropriate for this string, but why couldn't they just play the song 24 karat gold in gypsys spot. Or more realistically, play seven wonders, it's sort of her most relevant song now with American Harry story and she sings it great in concert.

I agree...Gypsy was the disappointment as usual. Stevie's inability or unwillingness to hit some of the high notes just makes the song flat. Aside from the actual performance on The Dance DVD (not the tour) and the AHI acoustic version from 2000, I've never heard a live version of Gypsy that I like.

[nicole21290]

Would've preferred something different than Gypsy but it was okay though not as good as recent live videos. Unsurprising for the time of day. Sorry to agree with the much criticised online Facebook commentators but I think Christine's vocal was actually weaker. Same ol', same ol' for the media angle and interview segments but wasn't expecting anything other than that. Good to hear about them doing more dates, though.

[Macfanforever]

A foot note on those negative twitter posts.I know they will come unglued if any of us say any negative things about their favorite band or singers.

.

[bethelblues]

They need to embrace the acoustic Gypsy if they continue to play it live. Then, it's a good excuse for Stevie's changed vocals, as it's a different arrangement of the song.

I also think they could absolutely nail I Don't Want to Know.

When will they play The Chain?

[Macfanforever]

They need to embrace the acoustic Gypsy if they continue to play it live. Then, it's a good excuse for Stevie's changed vocals, as it's a different arrangement of the song.

I also think they could absolutely nail I Don't Want to Know.

When will they play The Chain?

The Chain is probably the last tune which will be coming up quickly.

[Hawkeye]

They need to embrace the acoustic Gypsy if they continue to play it live. Then, it's a good excuse for Stevie's changed vocals, as it's a different arrangement of the song.

I also think they could absolutely nail I Don't Want to Know.

When will they play The Chain?

They are gonna make us sit thru all their sh**ty segment and play the last song at the latest possible time. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. They do this every time.

[Johnny Stew]

When will they play The Chain?

I think the Stevie-only segment aired around 9:50 EST yesterday (the Mac segment aired around 8:35 yesterday). So it might be around that time again today.

[gypsy333]

just saw the FB Today Show page...some pretty brutal comments about the whole band...but Chris seems to be getting the lion's share of the negative ones about the vocals, Stevie getting her usual share...and everyone saying LB looked nervous and like a deer in headlights...but you DO see some positive comments from the diehards...I think they go over better in an arena because many of those commenting are saying, "They were great when I saw them the other night"...

[Macfanforever]

dvr it and fast forward through all the news segments , like "coming up next does your bathing cap make you look fat " today and gma are the worst morning shows . but worst is that there is an audience for this


Yes I can do without the fluff and filler of these shows.I dont mind the news on them.They could fit couple FM tunes in if they axe out the bull crap.

[Macfanforever]

just saw the FB Today Show page...some pretty brutal comments about the whole band...but Chris seems to be getting the lion's share of the negative ones about the vocals, Stevie getting her usual share...and everyone saying LB looked nervous and like a deer in headlights...but you DO see some positive comments from the diehards...I think they go over better in an arena because many of those commenting are saying, "They were great when I saw them the other night"...

I dont have FB account but I would not mind giving them my opinion on the crap they like.

[bethelblues]

Ah I forgot that they usually hold the last song for later in the show.

Where is Matt Lauer? Usually he is more serious and less of a goon than his cohorts.

[kak125]

i am dying to see the videos of the songs they performed. i keep checking the today show site but dont see anything yet.

[Macfanforever]

THE CHAIN on now.

[Macfanforever]

i am dying to see the videos of the songs they performed. i keep checking the today show site but dont see anything yet.

I will post what I have with in 90 minutes.

[Macfanforever]

They did not let FM finish the song.

[Danielle]

Little Lies & Gypsy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fla-eIj56Fc
Go Your Own Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz2AzqB-QIM

On a very shallow note, Stevie's hair looks absolutely gorgeous!

[bethelblues]

They cut off end part of The Chain! They were sounding really great too!

I don't know...I didn't think Christine sounded very different from recordings at concerts. Sure she's been a little flat, but her tone is still there and she's not missing notes or anything.

[Johnny Stew]

The Today Show made fans stay tuned for an entire hour to see "The Chain," they could have at least let the entire song play before cutting to commercials.

Other than that annoyance, the song sounded great. Hopefully the full performance will be available on Today's website.

[kak125]

Little Lies & Gypsy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fla-eIj56Fc
Go Your Own Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz2AzqB-QIM

On a very shallow note, Stevie's hair looks absolutely gorgeous!

thank you so much!! i really appreciate this!

[Macfanforever]

They cut off end part of The Chain! They were sounding really great too!

I don't know...I didn't think Christine sounded very different from recordings at concerts. Sure she's been a little flat, but her tone is still there and she's not missing notes or anything.

NBC probably have the complete version on their website.

[OooMissionary]

The Chain sounded great!

[kak125]

Watching Little Lies now and Christine sounds off key to me. Maybe it was just nerves or something because the videos I have watched online of this tour she sounded so much better!

[Macfanforever]

Little Lies & Gypsy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fla-eIj56Fc
Go Your Own Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz2AzqB-QIM

On a very shallow note, Stevie's hair looks absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks.I will get the interview on YT.Music gets axed on my YT channel.

[bethelblues]

I enjoyed that they saved The Chain for last. That's how their concerts should work too! Their last full-band song.

[reebokandlace]

Thanks.I will get the interview on YT.Music gets axed on my YT channel.


Thanks Skip!

[Danielle]

Thanks.I will get the interview on YT.Music gets axed on my YT channel.


Yay! Thank you.

Group picture in high quality here: http://postimg.org/image/x3guyzexn/full/

[mike_nh]

did anyone else notice that really huge annoying orange religious sign in back of mick? I think nbc did and blocked it right at the very end. I hate those people not the time or place.

[Macfanforever]

Yay! Thank you.

Group picture in high quality here: http://postimg.org/image/x3guyzexn/full/

No problem

did anyone else notice that really huge annoying orange religious sign in back of mick? I think nbc did and blocked it right at the very end. I hate those people not the time or place.


I did see the box truck parked behind the stage.

Thanks Skip!

No problem.

Its on the way.

[Macfanforever]

Heres the interview.


<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lBhPRN2IrP0?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Heres the download link of the interview.

http://www.adrive.com/public/hE677f/Fleewood%20Mac%20on%20today%20interview%2010092014.avi

[MiniLindsey]

So it appears that there is a specific organ part Christine used to play during the G minor chords in the chorus of the Chain that she seems to have forgotten because she is now just holding out the chord instead. I'm sure the musicians here know what I'm talking about.

[AnthonyMI]

So it appears that there is a specific organ part Christine used to play during the G minor chords in the chorus of the Chain that she seems to have forgotten because she is now just holding out the chord instead. I'm sure the musicians here know what I'm talking about.
That part that they brought forward in the mix on the DVD-A?

[Danielle]

Heres the interview.


<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lBhPRN2IrP0?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Thank you Skip. It's beautiful to watch Stevie and Christine's interaction.

[Macfanforever]

Thank you Skip. It's beautiful to watch Stevie and Christine's interaction.

No Problem.The station just promoted Access Live and mentioned FM.
I got to watch it.

[MiniLindsey]

That part that they brought forward in the mix on the DVD-A?

Not sure what you're talking about?

[Danigirl]

GYOW was amazing!

[rhiannondontgo]

On my bus home from NYC now. It was a super fun show, I had great seats with the fanpass. Never seen Stevie so happy and smiley. She was so freakin cute in her ponytail and giant sunglasses (even though it was still pitch black out...) at soundcheck. She seemed to get mad about something during the soundcheck and it was kind of cute to see her little fit. Chris got tons of cheers and smiled really big when we all welcomed her back. When they sat down before their interview, it was really adorable. Stevie and Chris were whispering together and at one point Stevie like leaned back onto Lindsey's shoulder and was talking to him. They did the same four songs 3-4 times each and we sang along every time. We got to finally see the new back up girl. And the funniest moment to me was Stevie rubbing on lotion on her hand and then walking up to Lindsey very seriously and squeezing lotion onto him too. I think Lori was teasing them at one point, she was rubbing her hands together mimicking Stevie with her hand lotion and laughing.

[macfan 57]

I don't think anyone's posted it yet. Here's The Chain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=copPuTx4go0

[Lee]

Parallel universe. Hmmmmm... now where have I heard this before? :lol: Can't wait to watch it all tonight from my DVR.

Lee :)

[bombaysaffires]

Wow… I haven't seen them yet on this tour, so watching them on the Today show was a chance to see them after hearing some of the reviews/comments from Ledgies who have seen them already. I must say I agree wholeheartedly with the comment that there are too many non-Mac vocals on the songs. On the chorus of Little Lies (which is the only one that has aired so far here on the west coast--they are in commercial right now) Icould not distinguish any of the band's own voices.

In addition to the 3 girls, Brett was singing as well. that's 4 non-band voices, one more than the actual singers of the band (3).

Oh, Gypsy is on now.

Fun that they didn't dive right in with all Rumours stuff. Wonder if Richard forwarded all the comments people made to him about the Rumours burnout among fans. LOL.

edited to add: Christine's hands were not moving much on the keys at all…. keyboard parts are playing, and her hands weren't moving… pre programmed, or Brett??

[bombaysaffires]

Thank you Skip. It's beautiful to watch Stevie and Christine's interaction.

so nice to have John talk too! And smile and laugh!!:angel:

[Macfanforever]

Heres my copy of Little Lies.

Download link below for keepers.


<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27luwh" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27luwh_fm-on-today-littlelies_music" target="_blank">FM on today-littlelies</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>



Download link.

http://www.adrive.com/public/3JqyWt/FM%20on%20today-littlelies%20.avi


Gypsy is on the way.

[MusicInferno]

Some really harsh comments on Facebook and Twitter. Christine was off-key, but the clips from their recent concerts sound much better. :nod:

[olive]

Some really harsh comments on Facebook and Twitter. Christine was off-key, but the clips from their recent concerts sound much better. :nod:

I'm so glad I did not buy tickets:( .... that's all I'm going to say

[FM77]

I'm so glad I did not buy tickets:( .... that's all I'm going to say



See? Everything worked out for you.

[HelloMonster]

The dregs of society are the commenters of Facebook. Look at every local news posting's comments. Why check Facebook at all?? Most of the time the commenters are functioning illiterates anyways. Some just like to troll. A lot of people don't comment unless they didn't like it (like restaurant reviews.) If you enjoyed the show, does it really matter? :shrug:

[jbrownsjr]

I'm so glad I did not buy tickets:( .... that's all I'm going to say

Now I know you, and I know you'll have more to say! :lol:

Little Lies flat... Gypsy.. not bad.. Go Your Own Way.. sounded flat but couldn't hear it too well.. I'm at the airport... The Chain.. not too bad...

[olive]

See? Everything worked out for you.

yes it did and as much as it pains me to say this ,With a top ticket price of $1250.oo someone could have purchased auto tune

[olive]

Now I know you, and I know you'll have more to say! :lol:

Little Lies flat... Gypsy.. not bad.. Go Your Own Way.. sounded flat but couldn't hear it too well.. I'm at the airport... The Chain.. not too bad...

:lol::lol::lol::lol::angel::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[wheart]

yes it did and as much as it pains me to say this ,With a top ticket price of $1250.oo someone could have purchased auto tune

let's chalk it up to the early hour and the cold temps. Hey, I'm trying here...:shrug:

[jbrownsjr]

yes it did and as much as it pains me to say this ,With a top ticket price of $1250.oo someone could have purchased auto tune

They should have... I mean it's 40 degrees... you've had a 16 yr vacation and the acoustics are extremely different outdoors...

She sounded fine in the arenas... except for some high notes...
Get it together girl... people are paying big money to see your return..

[FM77]

TV mixes are notoriously bad. Morning shows are the worst. It doesn't matter to me, I've seen two shows with many more to go. They sound great. I am thrilled with the reunion. Rock on.

[jbrownsjr]

TV mixes are notoriously bad. Morning shows are the worst. It doesn't matter to me, I've seen two shows with many more to go. They sound great. I am thrilled with the reunion. Rock on.

I'm still excited.... I'm a singer and it happens to the best of us.. ... it's happened to all three of them, even when they were young and drunk..

On With The Show.............

[eric51078]

TV mixes are notoriously bad. Morning shows are the worst. It doesn't matter to me, I've seen two shows with many more to go. They sound great. I am thrilled with the reunion. Rock on.

Agreed! 100%

[SpyNote]

I loved the interview and seeing Christine embarrass Stevie when she said that the chain that Stevie gave her broke, after the interviewer had just said, "you could never break the chain." The look on Stevie's face was like, "Aw, don't say that! I didn't give you a cheap-ass chain!" They truly are a family, down to those awkward/irritating moments that only families can appreciate.

[Dreamz19]

Some really harsh comments on Facebook and Twitter. Christine was off-key, but the clips from their recent concerts sound much better. :nod:

I just saw that. I was surprised to see all the harsh comments on the Today Show Facebook page. The post announcing their performance yesterday had a lot of positive comments. I need to watch and see for myself.

[Richard B]

TV mixes are notoriously bad. Morning shows are the worst. It doesn't matter to me, I've seen two shows with many more to go. They sound great. I am thrilled with the reunion. Rock on.

I'm with you. Those morning shows are awful and I always feel for the artist or band. They must hate doing the show...but we all know why they do it. Although I have never ran out and bought any artist I've seen at these early morning shows (bands I'm already into do not count).

[Dreamz19]

TV mixes are notoriously bad. Morning shows are the worst. It doesn't matter to me, I've seen two shows with many more to go. They sound great. I am thrilled with the reunion. Rock on.

I agree. They sound great in the clips.

[olive]

maybe I'll try again

[Andy Man]

TV mixes are notoriously bad. Morning shows are the worst. It doesn't matter to me, I've seen two shows with many more to go. They sound great. I am thrilled with the reunion. Rock on.

Yes. If you watch most Today Show performances, no artist sounds all that great.

The You Tube videos from their actual concerts indicate that the band is in good form and that Christine, for the most part, is singing well. Keep in mind, none of the vocalists are in top-shape anymore. If there is someone paying the big bucks to see a 40 something year old band sing perfectly, you will be disappointed. I mean Lindsey has not been singing well for years (just listen to his strained vocals at times!). But they are all performing well and still put on one hell of a show!

[aprilsrain]

I thought they sounded great overall -- Christine has definite pitch issues though :( I don't know if that's whatever in-ear monitors they do or don't have on the show. Anyone who's been to the actual live shows -- has there been this issue?

[FM77]

Yes. If you watch most Today Show performances, no artist sounds all that great.

The You Tube videos from their actual concerts indicate that the band is in good form and that Christine, for the most part, is singing well. Keep in mind, none of the vocalists are in top-shape anymore. If there is someone paying the big bucks to see a 40 something year old band sing perfectly, you will be disappointed. I mean Lindsey has not been singing well for years (just listen to his strained vocals at times!). But they are all performing well and still put on one hell of a show!

And the tour is one week old. Their voices need several shows/weeks to get in top form. This tour is going to be killer. I thought they sounded great in MNPLS. By the time they play LA, PHX?...wow. Second leg will be great too.

[elle]

The Chain rehearsal at 6am in the morning

(sorry, bright lighting really interfered, maybe better recording will surface)

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CfD3HJbXrkY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Macfanforever]

Heres Gypsy.Sorry .My upload connection seems to be slow today.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27m0a7" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27m0a7_fm-on-today-gypsy-10092014_music" target="_blank">FM on today-gypsy 10092014</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>




You want it for keepers.Click below.

http://www.adrive.com/public/quVZTz/FM%20on%20today-gypsy%2010092014.avi

[bombaysaffires]

Some really harsh comments on Facebook and Twitter. Christine was off-key, but the clips from their recent concerts sound much better. :nod:

I actually thought she sounded LESS off key than in the clips I've seen.:shrug:

She definitely can't hit the high notes, but I thought on the Today performance it sounded like she'd adjusted her singing to better fit her current voice… it wasn't every note spot on, but neither was Stevie:eek:

[Macfanforever]

The Chain rehearsal at 6am in the morning

(sorry, bright lighting really interfered, maybe better recording will surface)

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CfD3HJbXrkY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


Wow.Thanks Elle.I feel so sorry for them when they have to perform in the cold mornings.

[James89]

I think they were great. :)

[SadAngel86]

My mom and I literally flipped out when we saw this commercial about a new Chicago area show during the break after Little Lies.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/z-FFEfoonFI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Here is also Mick announcing it during the show:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/7GppVfBIq8U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[elle]

Wow.Thanks Elle.I feel so sorry for them when they have to perform in the cold mornings.

well, it was actually a pretty mild night. and at 6am it was not nearly as cold as 4am. great advertising for them!

[Richard B]

The Chain rehearsal at 6am in the morning

(sorry, bright lighting really interfered, maybe better recording will surface)

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CfD3HJbXrkY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Love this...Christine and Stevie wearing sunglasses @ 6AM. Hangover or too cool for school? :p

[wheart]

Love this...Christine and Stevie wearing sunglasses @ 6AM. Hangover or too cool for school? :p

OR option #3...NO MAKEUP.

[olive]

And the tour is one week old. Their voices need several shows/weeks to get in top form. This tour is going to be killer. I thought they sounded great in MNPLS. By the time they play LA, PHX?...wow. Second leg will be great too.

what you are saying is after 6 weeks for rehearsals and 6 months of touring things will sound better ?

[Macfanforever]

well, it was actually a pretty mild night. and at 6am it was not nearly as cold as 4am. great advertising for them!

OK.Thats good for them.I notice Stevie was not bundled up like she usually is in the cold.Lindsey did not need the scarves either.

[aprilsrain]

After watching the interviews, re:pitch issues. I totally forgot that this is a 7 AM east coast thing. They've been on west coast time and have "work" typically 8 PM - 11 PM which means they're probably typically up til 2-3 at the very earliest each night. So big time adjustment for one.

Now having attempted to sing first thing in the morning vs after warming up at night and all that in recording in my 20s... let alone literally out in the cold in NY AM with 70 year olds, well, it's quite obvious what occurred just from a psychical perspective. I know my vocals can't stretch well and I have pitch issues as well as sustain/control issues just from the tightness in my throat and there's not much you can do about it under those kinds of conditions. It's amazing that they sounded as good as they did, honestly with that kind of strain.

Now that I've thought about that, nothing to worry about regarding their quality overall and at shows.

[bethelblues]

The Chain rehearsal at 6am in the morning

(sorry, bright lighting really interfered, maybe better recording will surface)

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CfD3HJbXrkY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

You went to the Today Show? Any stories? Does the band interact with the audience or do they just go on, do their soundcheck, leave, come back two hours later, do the live gig, and then leave? Was the trip worth it?

Everyone doubting them should look back to 2004, their last Today Show appearance. Watch that version of Go Your Own Way...it was awful. They sounded much better this time around. We thought Christine sounded pretty good on tv...a few pitch issues, but she was still pretty much on key for the most part.

[Macfanforever]

Heres my copy of GYOW.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27m36p" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27m36p_fm-on-today-go-your-own-way-10092014_music" target="_blank">FM on today-go your own way 10092014</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>

Heres the download link.

http://www.adrive.com/public/af8K8v/FM%20on%20today-go%20your%20own%20way%2010092014.avi

The Chain will be coming soon.

[elle]

Little Lies soundcheck

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/aWtq26_FwfI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[MusicInferno]

What I hate the most is that so many people who posted these negative comments are extremely ageist. Things like "They should go back into retirement" make no sense whatsoever since only Christine wasn't there during the last years.
I don't get this negativity. If you don't like it, that's fine, but some people posting on FB are just :shrug:

[Danielle]

Thank you for all the great videos.

Here's my new favorite picture of Lindsey: :lol:

http://s25.postimg.org/u3979xie7/1123.jpg

And a whole bunch more here (http://crystalline-.tumblr.com/).

[MusicInferno]

I actually thought she sounded LESS off key than in the clips I've seen.:shrug:

She definitely can't hit the high notes, but I thought on the Today performance it sounded like she'd adjusted her singing to better fit her current voice… it wasn't every note spot on, but neither was Stevie:eek:

I think she sounds perfectly fine here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFkoCf09isw

[michelej1]

Thanks.I will get the interview on YT.Music gets axed on my YT channel.

Thank you, Skip. I like what Stevie said about it maybe being a parallel universe and perhaps, they left and Christine stayed. I've fallen madly in love with Fringe this last year and what she said played into my sci fi fantasies.

Well John, I don't suppose coffee does as much as cocaine used to, to keep a band "up" but life changes.

Michele

[Macfanforever]

The forum is hopping today.76 visitors viewing the Rumours forum.See attachment below.

Hi all.LOL.


Anyway heres the end hacked up The Chain.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27m4ue" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27m4ue_fm-on-today-the-chain-10092014_music" target="_blank">FM on today the chain 10092014</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>


Download it here.

http://www.adrive.com/public/TYbqyN/FM%20on%20today%20the%20chain%2010092014.avi

Now I will take a break from the computer since I was having a ball since 7 this morning.
Have fun guys.......................................................................

[SadAngel86]

This is my favorite:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/vteen2002/LBFace2_zps5efd1037.png



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Macfanforever]

Thank you, Skip. I like what Stevie said about it maybe being a parallel universe and perhaps, they left and Christine stayed. I've fallen madly in love with Fringe this last year and what she said played into my sci fi fantasies.

Well John, I don't suppose coffee does as much as cocaine used to, to keep a band "up" but life changes.

Michele

No problem Michele.Yes It was a great interview.They were more pumped up in todays interview then the last one.I'm glad that John spoke up in the interview.They were all funny on the show today.

[michelej1]

John seems to have a tattoo on the back of his right hand that I had not noticed before.

Michele

[Macfanforever]

This is my favorite:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/vteen2002/LBFace2_zps5efd1037.png



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Thank you for all the great videos.

Here's my new favorite picture of Lindsey: :lol:

http://s25.postimg.org/u3979xie7/1123.jpg

And a whole bunch more here (http://crystalline-.tumblr.com/).

Mick is known for his funny faces ,Now Lindsey is getting into the act.LOL..

[jenniferuk]

John seems to have a tattoo on the back of his right hand that I had not noticed before.

Michele

Interesting as I noticed that, too, and then it seemed familiar and I had to go back to old photos. It isn't new but I wonder if he conceals it at times as today it looked so unfamiliar.

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=17877

[elle]

This is my favorite:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/vteen2002/LBFace2_zps5efd1037.png



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

just after the end of soundcheck - <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CEIybcJCPR8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

they left really fast after the soundcheck ended. Stevie seemed really grumpy and annoyed before/after the soundcheck, like she really didn't want to be there. Christine was her usual sunny self, like a kid in the candy store, happy to be back. Mick was Mick. John looked like he really doesn't want to be bothered. Lindsey seemed to have had a lot of friendly discussions with some guy who looked like maybe a show producer or stage manager or something?

they came back out a bit after 8, did The Chain, then they prepared the chairs and the stage for the interview (i think, it's all melting together), did The Chain again after the interview (one was for airwaves another for tv or something like that? they soudchecked The Chain twice too, i only recorded the first one). they were hanging around and then came back for the second The Chain, Little Lies, Gypsy and GYOW.

in between Lindsey was goofing off with the audience (seemed like most audience calls were for him, maybe 80-90%, with practically non-stop "Lindsey!! Lindsey!" to my utter surprise and astonishment (and it was mostly not even us!). maybe because they knew he will be the one to acknowledge people and react back. seemed like he knew a lot of fans in the audience too, saying hi and smiling left and right, making duck faces, etc. he also had a lot of discussions with what seemed to have been the today show crew, lots of talk and joking around with them and with the rest of the band - mostly John and Chris. basically Lindsey was in a great mood off camera, plus tons of calls for him from the photographers/press on the side, that's when he was completely goofing off and making all those funny faces some of which were posted above.

Chris again really happy, Mick tried to rile up the audience couple of times. Stevie seemed highly annoyed with everything in between recordings, like something is completely not going the way she would have like to, but she would quickly turn on the charm every time tv cameras were rolling, in contrast to Lindsey who every time tv cameras were rolling, like before the interviews, would make that stupid face he makes when he tries to stop laughing and be all serious.

in any case, it was great to see them between the takes and during preps for filming, who talks to whom, who jokes with whom, and just watch them in front of us for like 40 or so minutes. at the end of it after GYOW the band came back up to pose for group photos. there are tons of those captured all over twitter.

all in all great and highly interesting morning, well worth spending the night out on the street!

i'm curious to read the take of other people who were there and see what i missed!

[elle]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3f0cGZhrfiM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Frankenstein]

I felt so awkward when the interviewer was like "Lindsey, as Stevie said, it's as if those 16 years didn't exist..." I mean it is sort of insulting to the Say You Will album :p Seriously though it makes me feel bad, sure FM only made one record, one EP and went out on a couple of "hits" tours, but I get the feeling that LB feels he at least tried to keep things going and that kind of comment probably undermines that a bit :eek:

[Andy Man]

I felt so awkward when the interviewer was like "Lindsey, as Stevie said, it's as if those 16 years didn't exist..." I mean it is sort of insulting to the Say You Will album :p Seriously though it makes me feel bad, sure FM only made one record, one EP and went out on a couple of "hits" tours, but I get the feeling that LB feels he at least tried to keep things going and that kind of comment probably undermines that a bit :eek:

Yes, I feel the same way too. I also feel, as a fan who went and saw the Mac on both the 2009 and 2013 tour, these comments seem to de-value the legitimacy of those tours. The Say You Will album, whether you enjoy it or not, was a bold statement and really did keep the band going. Lindsey was truly the driving force for Fleetwood Mac throughout the last 16 years and had he not been interested in keeping the band going, Fleetwood Mac would have ended long ago. Yes, Stevie is the one with the star power to bring the people to arenas, but it really took Lindsey's persistence and leadership to allow the band to flourish. I'm sure Stevie isn't trying to devalue Lindsey's work, but it did seem like a very blanket statement.

Although, I was at the Mac show at the London O2 when Christine returned and, truthfully, it does make a difference with her on the stage. It did make the rest of the show seem somewhat "Fleetwood Mac-lite" without her there.

[FuzzyPlum]

John love him...looks like an old jailbird in that hat.
Lindsey looks so awkward when he's interviewed- come on man, spit it out for goodness sake!!!

[saradorna]

Yes, I feel the same way too. I also feel, as a fan who went and saw the Mac on both the 2009 and 2013 tour, these comments seem to de-value the legitimacy of those tours. The Say You Will album, whether you enjoy it or not, was a bold statement and really did keep the band going. Lindsey was truly the driving force for Fleetwood Mac throughout the last 16 years and had he not been interested in keeping the band going, Fleetwood Mac would have ended long ago. Yes, Stevie is the one with the star power to bring the people to arenas, but it really took Lindsey's persistence and leadership to allow the band to flourish. I'm sure Stevie isn't trying to devalue Lindsey's work, but it did seem like a very blanket statement.

Although, I was at the Mac show at the London O2 when Christine returned and, truthfully, it does make a difference with her on the stage. It did make the rest of the show seem somewhat "Fleetwood Mac-lite" without her there.

If you saw the interview yesterday with the band Stevie an Mick said the same thing but Stevie also said that when Christine left they had to make Fleetwood Mac relevant and said "and we did". So I don't think Stevie or anybody in the band is trying to devalue Lindsey's work its just a comment of how easy Cristine made the transition from 16 years of not playing anything to singing, playing like she never left.

[Andy Man]

If you saw the interview yesterday with the band Stevie an Mick said the same thing but Stevie also said that when Cristine left they had to make Fleetwood Mac relevant and said "and we did". So I don't think Stevie or anybody in the band is trying to devalue Lindsey's work its just a comment of how easy Cristine made the transition from 16 years of not playing anything to singing, playing like she never left.

Yes, you are right. I forgot about that interview from yesterday. And when we were getting word that Christine was coming back, Stevie did mention time and again how it was a lot of work trying to make the band relevant without her as well.

Christine also has appeared to be very much aware that the band was a success over the last 16 years. Her thanking of the band to allow her back in to "do this all over again" seems to be a very direct way of saying that the four other members worked very hard to keep the band going.

[He's So Unusual]

The performances were a little ropey, but anyone with a brain knows that even a band as tight as Fleetwood Mac will have off days. I'm glad Christine and Stevie performed Little Lies and Gypsy instead of Dreams, Rhiannon and Don't Stop.

[Macfanforever]

Heres the interview.


<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lBhPRN2IrP0?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Heres the download link of the interview.

http://www.adrive.com/public/hE677f/Fleewood%20Mac%20on%20today%20interview%2010092014.avi

Youtube flagged and worldwide blocked todays FM interview so here it is again on Dailymotion.Eff Youtube so ignore the Youtube upload but the Adrive link should be OK.


<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27mhqc" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27mhqc_fleewood-mac-on-today-interview-10092014_music" target="_blank">Fleewood Mac on today interview 10092014</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>

[krrrby]

Just went into iTunes tonight - you can tell things are going well today for FM!

All Albums
24 Karat is at #17
FM - Greatest Hits #20
Rumours #59

Rock Music - Top Albums
24 Karat - #2
FM Greatest Hits #3
Rumors #7
FM White Album #72
Crystal Visions #128
Tusk #162
Bella Donna #189

Rock Music Top Songs
Landslide #5
GYOW #6
The Chain #9
Gypsy #10
Dreams #14
Little Lies #17
Rhiannon #29
Don't Stop #42
EO17 #92
Rhiannon (white album) #110
Sara #116
Everywhere #121
You Make Loving Fun #129
Leather and Lace #131
Gold Dust Woman #139
Say You Love Me #151
Dreams #179

All I can say about today is - they're makin bank.

[WildHearted]

Mick cracks me up.

[wheart]

I felt so awkward when the interviewer was like "Lindsey, as Stevie said, it's as if those 16 years didn't exist..." I mean it is sort of insulting to the Say You Will album :p Seriously though it makes me feel bad, sure FM only made one record, one EP and went out on a couple of "hits" tours, but I get the feeling that LB feels he at least tried to keep things going and that kind of comment probably undermines that a bit :eek:

I agree and I think they all worked hard at keeping the Fleetwood Mac machine going. I'm sure it wasn't easy. And as I'm thrilled as I am that Chris is back, their tour last tour I though was pretty amazing and one my favorites.

[aleuzzi]

I actually thought she sounded LESS off key than in the clips I've seen.:shrug:

She definitely can't hit the high notes, but I thought on the Today performance it sounded like she'd adjusted her singing to better fit her current voice… it wasn't every note spot on, but neither was Stevie:eek:

I agree entirely. I think people are simply not used to hearing a voice like Christine's live. She has a low, soft voice with no vibrato, which means pitch issues are more evident. But she sounded pretty good. I didn't think there were problems here with any of it.

[StevieNicksfann]

I am so glad they did Gypsy. I thought it was rejuvenated last tour and I love how they're doing it this tour. I also think they sounded great live so I don't put too much stock in this early morning appearance. Little Lies sounds awesome in concert. Seven Wonders too.

[Lee]

I just watched it tonight. Recorded for two hours on the DVR, but it only took a half hour to watch. I hate, hate, hate that they cut it off @ the end! Anyway, I just wonder what the people on Facebook were hearing. OK the first song, Little Lies, sounded a little rough @ the very beginning, a little off key. It may have been nerves, it may have been the cold :shrug:, but other than that, they sounded good. They rocked GYOW, yaaaayyyy Lindsey, & they rocked The Chain (which was cut off). And say what you will about Gypsy, I like it. So looking forward to seeing them @ the 2nd Philly show.

Lee :)

[aleuzzi]

Just read the comments. Fundamentally negative ("They sounded awful" being the most repeated sentiment). But not surprising: most of the people who saw them at that Mini-show probably don't know much about the history of this band live, either. There are some pretty sloppy Tusk-tour performances, too. The thing is, this is a real band with real people who are, like all people, human and fallable. I didn't think the performances were bad. Just not their best. And not uber-polished as many people irrationally expect them to be.

I can't wait to see them in Pittsburgh.

[michelej1]

Interesting as I noticed that, too, and then it seemed familiar and I had to go back to old photos. It isn't new but I wonder if he conceals it at times as today it looked so unfamiliar.

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=17877

Ha! It's been around. I must not look at his hands enough. Michele

[Frankenstein]

I haven't seen a whole lot of artists perform on the Today show, but the ones I have did not sound phenomenal either, despite actually being great singers and musicians. Always just chalked it up to being a poor place for sound and such. I don't see why so many people are fussing... Oh wait, it's the internet :thumbsup:

[michelej1]

I felt so awkward when the interviewer was like "Lindsey, as Stevie said, it's as if those 16 years didn't exist..." I mean it is sort of insulting to the Say You Will album :p Seriously though it makes me feel bad, sure FM only made one record, one EP and went out on a couple of "hits" tours, but I get the feeling that LB feels he at least tried to keep things going and that kind of comment probably undermines that a bit :eek:

I know. I wish someone had given her 5 questions that were more tailored to each member. They could have an intern do a quick review of the member and find a question relevant to them, in particular.

Michele

[sorcerer999]

I can understand Stevie not wanting to hit A LOT of high notes throughout a show in order to make it through a six month tour...but good Lord, woman! Give us something! Surely she can hit at least one or two high notes per song...it's not like it's going to ruin her voice or anything. :lol: That version of Gypsy was pitiful. She sings the bridge WAY too low for it to have any emotional impact whatsoever...and when the ending came and she started singing, "I still see your..." I thought to myself, "Belt it girl!!!"...but no, she went low again for "...bright eyesssss..." Boo.

This song should officially be retired from the set in my opinion. I'm considering buying a ticket for Nashville next March. They go on sale Monday. But if the performances are going to be so lackluster, I think I'd rather save my money. Granted I've only seen a few YouTube videos of their shows this past week. Musically it sounds great but where is the passion and love of playing? The performances this morning seemed like a chore to them. Lindsey looked so unhappy during the interview. :shrug:

Sorry to rant. :D I will FOREVER love this band. I've seen them put on some really great live shows in the past...but the performances here and some of the recent YouTube videos make me worry. :sorry:

[michelej1]

just after the end of soundcheck - <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CEIybcJCPR8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

they left really fast after the soundcheck ended. Stevie seemed really grumpy and annoyed before/after the soundcheck, like she really didn't want to be there. Christine was her usual sunny self, like a kid in the candy store, happy to be back. Mick was Mick. John looked like he really doesn't want to be bothered. Lindsey seemed to have had a lot of friendly discussions with some guy who looked like maybe a show producer or stage manager or something?

they came back out a bit after 8, did The Chain, then they prepared the chairs and the stage for the interview (i think, it's all melting together), did The Chain again after the interview (one was for airwaves another for tv or something like that? they soudchecked The Chain twice too, i only recorded the first one). they were hanging around and then came back for the second The Chain, Little Lies, Gypsy and GYOW.

in between Lindsey was goofing off with the audience (seemed like most audience calls were for him, maybe 80-90%, with practically non-stop "Lindsey!! Lindsey!" to my utter surprise and astonishment (and it was mostly not even us!). maybe because they knew he will be the one to acknowledge people and react back. seemed like he knew a lot of fans in the audience too, saying hi and smiling left and right, making duck faces, etc. he also had a lot of discussions with what seemed to have been the today show crew, lots of talk and joking around with them and with the rest of the band - mostly John and Chris. basically Lindsey was in a great mood off camera, plus tons of calls for him from the photographers/press on the side, that's when he was completely goofing off and making all those funny faces some of which were posted above.

Chris again really happy, Mick tried to rile up the audience couple of times. Stevie seemed highly annoyed with everything in between recordings, like something is completely not going the way she would have like to, but she would quickly turn on the charm every time tv cameras were rolling, in contrast to Lindsey who every time tv cameras were rolling, like before the interviews, would make that stupid face he makes when he tries to stop laughing and be all serious.

in any case, it was great to see them between the takes and during preps for filming, who talks to whom, who jokes with whom, and just watch them in front of us for like 40 or so minutes. at the end of it after GYOW the band came back up to pose for group photos. there are tons of those captured all over twitter.


That's what would interest me most. The rehearsals are more interesting than the broadcast performances for that reason.

Talking to a show producer, eh? Maybe Lindsey is trying out for a job at NBC. Chelsea Clinton gave up her lucrative gig, so they've got an opening for him.

I suppose Stevie is gearing up for her Morrison Gallery appearance later on.

Thank you for the review.

Michele

[michelej1]

just after the end of soundcheck -

Awwww. You caught Lindsey and John patting each other. Michele:woohoo:

[secondhandchain]

Don't let the bloggers get you down...they love to hate. Doesn't matter how good or bad someone is. Did Christine sound perfect? No, but it's freaking really early in the am. Any singer will tell how horrible it is to sing that early. Listen to your own voice in the morning and how much deeper it is.

[lovethemac1]

Yay! Thank you.

Group picture in high quality here: http://postimg.org/image/x3guyzexn/full/

Wow, that is an amazing picture!! Way to go.

[lovethemac1]

TV mixes are notoriously bad. Morning shows are the worst. It doesn't matter to me, I've seen two shows with many more to go. They sound great. I am thrilled with the reunion. Rock on.

Right on, this is the attitude I love. I agree, I'm going to 2 shows, going to enjoy and rock on. It's the soundtrack of my life.

[lovethemac1]

After watching the interviews, re:pitch issues. I totally forgot that this is a 7 AM east coast thing. They've been on west coast time and have "work" typically 8 PM - 11 PM which means they're probably typically up til 2-3 at the very earliest each night. So big time adjustment for one.

Now having attempted to sing first thing in the morning vs after warming up at night and all that in recording in my 20s... let alone literally out in the cold in NY AM with 70 year olds, well, it's quite obvious what occurred just from a psychical perspective. I know my vocals can't stretch well and I have pitch issues as well as sustain/control issues just from the tightness in my throat and there's not much you can do about it under those kinds of conditions. It's amazing that they sounded as good as they did, honestly with that kind of strain.

Now that I've thought about that, nothing to worry about regarding their quality overall and at shows.

Most intelligent comment in this entire thread. Spot on!!

[BlueLight]

I can understand Stevie not wanting to hit A LOT of high notes throughout a show in order to make it through a six month tour...but good Lord, woman! Give us something! Surely she can hit at least one or two high notes per song...it's not like it's going to ruin her voice or anything. :lol: That version of Gypsy was pitiful. She sings the bridge WAY too low for it to have any emotional impact whatsoever...and when the ending came and she started singing, "I still see your..." I thought to myself, "Belt it girl!!!"...but no, she went low again for "...bright eyesssss..." Boo.

This song should officially be retired from the set in my opinion. I'm considering buying a ticket for Nashville next March. They go on sale Monday. But if the performances are going to be so lackluster, I think I'd rather save my money. Granted I've only seen a few YouTube videos of their shows this past week. Musically it sounds great but where is the passion and love of playing? The performances this morning seemed like a chore to them. Lindsey looked so unhappy during the interview. :shrug:

Sorry to rant. :D I will FOREVER love this band. I've seen them put on some really great live shows in the past...but the performances here and some of the recent YouTube videos make me worry. :sorry:

I agree with all of this. BUT, I saw them at MSG on 10/7, and they were on fire (in my opinion). Far better than this early morning live performance. I've never loved any live versions of Gypsy, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good it sounded this time around - much better than last tour.

[BombaySapphire3]

This may not have been Stevie's best performance of Gypsy but she still easily had the best vocals of the three..Christine seems to have lost her singing ability.. so sad but she is over 70..

[MikeVielhaber]

Not the best environment to judge whether someone has or has not lost their singing ability. Christine clearly hasn't, she was just flat at times. Probably in part because of the weather and time of day. I didn't think Stevie sounded very good (thought Christine was definitely better and Lindsey sounds like he always does), but I also felt the sound mix didn't do her any favors.

[Macfan4life]

Rock stars don't get up and sing in the morning. All of our voices struggle to get going in the morning when you sing.
I just got the vibe the band was not happy or too interested to do this gig. It is great promotion for the tour but almost every stop is sold out so they don't need to do Today. But FM used the press and Today to promote the extended tour so it makes sense.

[gypsy333]

Any time they have performed on The Today Show I have always been disappointed in the performance...but when I see them in the arena setting on whatever tour they are on, they have been amazing!

[Macfanforever]

Any time they have performed on The Today Show I have always been disappointed in the performance...but when I see them in the arena setting on whatever tour they are on, they have been amazing!


Too early in the morning.FM are not morning people including me.I work better after 12PM myself.Macfan4life.On the playback .I did notice Chris was slight off key on Little Lies but she performed great.Stevie and Lindsey were great for a morning performance.

[Macfanforever]

For those who were there .What did the band do in the meantime between performances .Did they chat with the fans.

[elle]

For those who were there .What did the band do in the meantime between performances .Did they chat with the fans.

i described it here, but everyone seems to ignore it :shrug:
http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showpost.php?p=1148226&postcount=193

[wheart]

just after the end of soundcheck - <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CEIybcJCPR8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

they left really fast after the soundcheck ended. Stevie seemed really grumpy and annoyed before/after the soundcheck, like she really didn't want to be there. Christine was her usual sunny self, like a kid in the candy store, happy to be back. Mick was Mick. John looked like he really doesn't want to be bothered. Lindsey seemed to have had a lot of friendly discussions with some guy who looked like maybe a show producer or stage manager or something?

they came back out a bit after 8, did The Chain, then they prepared the chairs and the stage for the interview (i think, it's all melting together), did The Chain again after the interview (one was for airwaves another for tv or something like that? they soudchecked The Chain twice too, i only recorded the first one). they were hanging around and then came back for the second The Chain, Little Lies, Gypsy and GYOW.

in between Lindsey was goofing off with the audience (seemed like most audience calls were for him, maybe 80-90%, with practically non-stop "Lindsey!! Lindsey!" to my utter surprise and astonishment (and it was mostly not even us!). maybe because they knew he will be the one to acknowledge people and react back. seemed like he knew a lot of fans in the audience too, saying hi and smiling left and right, making duck faces, etc. he also had a lot of discussions with what seemed to have been the today show crew, lots of talk and joking around with them and with the rest of the band - mostly John and Chris. basically Lindsey was in a great mood off camera, plus tons of calls for him from the photographers/press on the side, that's when he was completely goofing off and making all those funny faces some of which were posted above.

Chris again really happy, Mick tried to rile up the audience couple of times. Stevie seemed highly annoyed with everything in between recordings, like something is completely not going the way she would have like to, but she would quickly turn on the charm every time tv cameras were rolling, in contrast to Lindsey who every time tv cameras were rolling, like before the interviews, would make that stupid face he makes when he tries to stop laughing and be all serious.

in any case, it was great to see them between the takes and during preps for filming, who talks to whom, who jokes with whom, and just watch them in front of us for like 40 or so minutes. at the end of it after GYOW the band came back up to pose for group photos. there are tons of those captured all over twitter.

all in all great and highly interesting morning, well worth spending the night out on the street!

i'm curious to read the take of other people who were there and see what i missed!

thanks for these tidbits. I love to hear about stuff like this, the goings on behind the scenes. I suppose doing TV shows is a very different from lives shows and probably not in a good way. I wonder what is cranking Stevie out. I love Lindsey's silly faces. They crack me up every time.

[Johnny Stew]

I look forward to hearing other perspectives too. It's always interesting to me how different people can have such vastly different views of the same events.

[michelej1]

Not the best environment to judge whether someone has or has not lost their singing ability. Christine clearly hasn't, she was just flat at times. Probably in part because of the weather and time of day. I didn't think Stevie sounded very good (thought Christine was definitely better and Lindsey sounds like he always does), but I also felt the sound mix didn't do her any favors.

Also, that cramped stage can't replicate the concert stage and I'm sure it kind of causes a restriction of its own -- although, not vocally.

Michele

[reebokandlace]

i described it here, but everyone seems to ignore it :shrug:
http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showpost.php?p=1148226&postcount=193


I liked your review Elle! Thanks...

[PenguinHead]

These people would complain about anything. I thought they sounded pretty good. Do they sound like they did in 1997? 1987? 1977? Hell no! Hell, Christine is in her freaking 70's! I just sometimes don't get why people feel compelled to give their opinion about EVERYTHING. If you don't like it, turn the damn channel.

Great points! Social media is dumping ground for complaints and anti-social behavior, usually from people ignorant about what they are commenting about.

Fleetwood Mac's performance wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. It's unfortunate, but they don't come off well in the overexposed daylight situations like this, where minor flaws are magnified. This a very foreign environment for them, especially because it's a morning performance. They are more comfortable and perform better in their nocturnal concert venue environment, among their tribe of fans.

Perhaps they should have chosen a different show/situation for their first live TV appearance. I'm not sure this appearance did them any favors. Stevie probably sensed this. and that's why she appeared frustrated/unhappy during the rehearsal/sound check.

[michelej1]

While I'm sure valid comments were made, I never read the comments section of anything (well, except this forum:lol:). I'm surprised so many people do. I once was trying to blow up my flat tire. I thought just putting the mouth on the pump on the stem would be sufficient, but you actually had to unscrew this round flat thing first, before the air would go in and I didn't know this.

Well, I put a post up on one of the boards asking for help and I actually did get two helpful answers, but all the rest were insults. They not only called me and my question stupid, but they threw in some oral sex tips for good measure.

This was about my bike tire. :shrug:

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

Most of the neg. comments were people that didn't even know how to spell the names. Kristine, Stevie Nix...

One person called Stevie an old hag.. There's just not a lot of credibility to most of them. BEWARE THE COMMENTS SECTION OF ANYTHING!!

[jwd]

Yay! Thank you.

Group picture in high quality here: http://postimg.org/image/x3guyzexn/full/

What's wrong with Lindsey? Did he just hear Stevie's new record?! Couldn't help but take notice of the way they were standing in the photo. Hmmm. ;)

[lovethemac1]

While I'm sure valid comments were made, I never read the comments section of anything (well, except this forum:lol:). I'm surprised so many people do. I once was trying to blow up my flat tire. I thought just putting the mouth on the pump on the stem would be sufficient, but you actually had to unscrew this round flat thing first, before the air would go in and I didn't know this.

Well, I put a post up on one of the boards asking for help and I actually did get two helpful answers, but all the rest were insults. They not only called me and my question stupid, but they threw in some oral sex tips for good measure.

This was about my bike tire. :shrug:

Michele

Sheesh, some people...........I would be the same as you!!!

[jkmaletic]

I look forward to hearing other perspectives too. It's always interesting to me how different people can have such vastly different views of the same events.

Agreed. Was anyone else there?

[lovethemac1]

Yay! Thank you.

Group picture in high quality here: http://postimg.org/image/x3guyzexn/full/

Lindsey looks like he sucked on a lemon. They are definitely looking at something or someone. Stevie looks sooo good. Did someone say that Lindsey had hair plugs? Was this serious, or just a joke?

I just love that picture and seeing them all together. And they all look good, considering how tired they must have been.

[jkmaletic]

Personally, I thought Chris sounded a little out of tune. Perhaps she couldn't hear herself (technical problem)? Because she sounded better from recent show footage. Stevie and Lindsey sounded great. But yeah, what the heck was Lindsey looking at during the interview?? Dude had the funniest look on his face. :lol:

[kpclem]

Hi, I haven't posted before but I was there at the Today show. I agree with a lot of the views here, they sounded ok...but no the best.
I think they were a little out of their environment. They are used to an arena setting with all of their sound equipment in place. It was also very early in the morning , the first sound check was at 6:30 AM
Overall I glad I went but don't think I would ever go again. I've seen FM on every tour since Tusk and think that they sound & perform much better in the arena environment. You could tell that they were annoyed at having to stage their performance around commercial breaks.
Looking forward to seeing them in Hartford on November 1st

Kevin

[Macfanforever]

Most of the neg. comments were people that didn't even know how to spell the names. Kristine, Stevie Nix...

One person called Stevie an old hag.. There's just not a lot of credibility to most of them. BEWARE THE COMMENTS SECTION OF ANYTHING!!

I agree.I just delete the BS ones on my YT channel.



Stevie.Who he.I see and hear that sometimes.

I cant imagine what crap they like for music.

[bethelblues]

That's a problem with American culture. We don't hold up our great artists and instead celebrate what's hot in the moment and most of all celebrity. Fleetwood Mac has yet to receive their due, really. It pains me when people think stars of far inferior talent are real "artists." And is there a better female singer-songwriter out there than Stevie?

[olive]

That's a problem with American culture. We don't hold up our great artists and instead celebrate what's hot in the moment and most of all celebrity. Fleetwood Mac has yet to receive their due, really. It pains me when people think stars of far inferior talent are real "artists." And is there a better female singer-songwriter out there than Stevie?
Patti Griffin Allison Krauss Dolly Parton

[bethelblues]

Allison Krauss??

Joni Mitchell is the one who's really held up. Carole King too. For rock music, Stevie's up there.

[Ensorcled]

Patti Griffin Allison Krauss
:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:

[michelej1]

Lindsey looks like he sucked on a lemon. They are definitely looking at something or someone.

That would be a good pose for Mount Rushmore.

Michele

[michelej1]

Perez Hilton 10/9/2014

http://perezhilton.com/2014-10-09-fleetwood-mac-takes-over-the-today-show-and-makes-surprise-tour-announcement

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/fleetwood-mac-performs-today-show__oPt_zps351983ba.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/fleetwood-mac-performs-today-show__oPt_zps351983ba.jpg.html)

Fleetwood Mac is BAAAACK!

The entire crew, including Stevie Nicks and long lost band member Christine McVie, (who took a 16-year hiatus from the group) rocked out on the TODAY Show plaza Thursday — proving little time has passed since they were a united front!

Singing their hits Little Lies, Gypsy, Go Your Own Way and The Chain, the legends happily crooned to crowds of their musical admirers on the streets of NYC.


They even had a special announcement for all their diehard fans— the group is adding 28 tour dates to their already 39-city On With the Show tour, which is set to begin on January 16 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ch-ch-check out all the performances to really bring you back (below)! Let's rock!


Read more: http://perezhilton.com/2014-10-09-fleetwood-mac-takes-over-the-today-show-and-makes-surprise-tour-announcement#ixzz3FnEturme

[secret love]

That would be a good pose for Mount Rushmore.

Michele

It really would be. True.

[Macfanforever]

Patti Griffin Allison Krauss Dolly Parton


I love Dolly , Allison and Patti.

I think there not many and only a few today that can fill Stevie's and other artists and bands of her generation.

This reminds my of the George Jones song "Whos gonna to fill their shoes"

[MiniLindsey]

So in the chorus of Little Lies, Brett is starting the repeating lick a bar later than on the record...

[TsnFan4Ever]

It was really great to see FM on the Today Show and they did well, especially considering the early hour. It seemed like they changed "Gypsy" so that Christine could sing it and Stevie was struggling with the change. I've seen her perform it too many other times and she's never had that problem before (except high notes--please remember that she blew out her vocal chords in the 70's but kept singing to keep the band together so that was a personal choice she made at the height of their career when her doctors were telling her to take at least a year off and not even talk). Overall, Stevie has never sounded better than she does now but Christine is really off key. Ugh!!!