Making a Driving Playlist for "Casual Fans"

[DauphineMarie]

So I'm going on quite a long road trip with some mates, so I have to make some playlists. They told me to pick my "favourite songs" so of course I'm choosing FM/Stevie. ;) I've got some others, but I'm having trouble trying to piece together really good driving songs for the aforementioned road trip and the like. Any suggestions? So far the only one I've thought of to put on there is Sisters of the Moon from Atlanta in 1980 lol. Or we all could discuss our favourite driving songs in general? That might help. :)

[Macfan4life]

As these people taught me.... no road trip can be done without Violet and Blue :)

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

[reebokandlace]

As these people taught me.... no road trip can be done without Violet and Blue :)

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

That was cool. :)

[olive]

for a casual fan her set list from all tours after The Trouble in Shangri La and before in your dreams and FM current set list should cover the casual fan

[vivfox]

In the car, 4 minutes of an unfamiliar song you don't like can feel like an eternity. For the casual fan, do what FM would do and just give them the hits. Toss in Brown Eyes somewhere in that mix and that should do it.

[sorcerer999]

Playlist suggestions for a casual fan...included are the familiar hits plus a couple of upbeat "driving songs" that I think those unfamiliar would really dig.

1. "Violet & Blue" (like Macfan4life suggested :))
2. "Dreams" (either the album version, Deep Dish version or even the live version from the extra disk off 35th anniversary edition. All are pretty kick ass driving tunes.)
3. "Edge Of Seventeen"
4. "Gypsy"
5. "Running Through The Garden"
6. "Watch Chain"
7. "24 Karat Gold"
8. "Rhiannon" (if you can find the awesome House of Blues version from '94, even better!)
9. "Whenever I Call You Friend" (if your friends don't mind the cheesy sap of late 70's adult contemporary pop.)
10. "Wild Heart" (yeah the ending is a tad schizophrenic, but the rhythm, vocal energy and momentum makes it a perfect driving song.)
11. "Sorcerer" (for the galloping chorus alone...or if you want to keep it a fast song all the way through, use the "Sheryl Crow Radio Edit".)

Hope some of those suggestions help! :)

[Macfan4life]

For a casual fan and a long road trip... my suggestion would be the most rocking Stevie songs ever. Many people never heard these songs and they are great sing alongs.

Violet and Blue
I Cant Wait (extended rock version)
Nothing Ever Changes
Stop Dragging My Heart Around
The Nightmare
If Anyone Falls
Long Way To Go
Whole Lotta Trouble
Desert Angel
Blue Lamp
Sleeping Angel
Edge of 17

[lilyfee]

I would just play the entire Rumours album! Chances are, your friends will already know (and like) most of the songs, even if they didn't know they were all Fleetwood Mac.

For Stevie's individual songs, stick with her hits -- Edge of Seventeen, Stand Back... The duets from Bella Donna... And then maybe add in Landslide, HAEWAFY, Lady or any/all of Stevie's Tusk songs for good measure.

That's what I would do... Emphasize her rocking songs and then add in something understated but beautiful like Angel or Beautiful Child to show versatility.

I'm always singing along to Stevie's Tusk and 24 Karat Gold songs (ie Starshine, Lady, Hard Advice, Blue Water) in the car... Love to belt out the less rocking ones too, so don't discount those!

[mitzo]

At risk of bubble-bursting, I would warn against inflicting Violet and Blue or Watch Chain on anyone.

[BlueLight]

My current go-to playlist for introducing Stevie to friends is as follows:

1) Bella Donna
2) Rhiannon
3) Wild Heart
4) Gypsy (extended)
5) Moonlight
6) Mirror Mirror
7) Rock a Little (extended non-LP version)
8) Talk to Me
9) Seven Wonders
10) 24 Karat Gold
11) Sara (cleaning lady version)
12) Sisters of the Moon
13) Storms
14) Nightbird
15) Standback
16) Sorcerer
17) Gold Dust Woman
18) Silver Springs

[sorcerer999]

My current go-to playlist for introducing Stevie to friends is as follows:

1) Bella Donna
2) Rhiannon
3) Wild Heart
4) Gypsy (extended)
5) Moonlight
6) Mirror Mirror
7) Rock a Little (extended non-LP version)
8) Talk to Me
9) Seven Wonders
10) 24 Karat Gold
11) Sara (cleaning lady version)
12) Sisters of the Moon
13) Storms
14) Nightbird
15) Standback
16) Sorcerer
17) Gold Dust Woman
18) Silver Springs

Oooooo!!! "Moonlight"! Yeah, forgot about that one! Good call!

At risk of bubble-bursting, I would warn against inflicting Violet and Blue or Watch Chain on anyone.

Oh, you're not "bubble bursting". That would entail stating something as fact against someone else's false notion. You're merely stating your own opinion.

[DauphineMarie]

I have to thank you all for your great advice and ideas! I didn't have time to thank you all before I left, but I just wanted to say I appreciated it!

I included most if not all of the songs included on your lists, but I added Sisters of the Moon (speaking in tongues version) and that was definitely the favourite of the day. HOWEVER.... When Edge of Seventeen came on, the girl who was driving said "oh my god I hate this song turn it off I can't stand it ew" so I almost broke her wrist. :thumbsup:

We were actually going to a music festival near where I'm on holiday, and honestly I saw a lot of the bands, and I was generally not impressed. A little off topic, I know, but I never realized just how good FM is live, and how little star quality today's "talent" actually possess. :shrug:

[Macfan4life]

I have to thank you all for your great advice and ideas! I didn't have time to thank you all before I left, but I just wanted to say I appreciated it!

I included most if not all of the songs included on your lists, but I added Sisters of the Moon (speaking in tongues version) and that was definitely the favourite of the day. HOWEVER.... When Edge of Seventeen came on, the girl who was driving said "oh my god I hate this song turn it off I can't stand it ew" so I almost broke her wrist. :thumbsup:

We were actually going to a music festival near where I'm on holiday, and honestly I saw a lot of the bands, and I was generally not impressed. A little off topic, I know, but I never realized just how good FM is live, and how little star quality today's "talent" actually possess. :shrug:
Ha ha. Thanks for checking back with us. Its funny because I know many people that don't like Stevie but they like Edge of 17. I thought everyone liked that song ;)

[pryderi]

I remember driving with a couple of friends when Angel came on blaring. They were floored to say the least.

[vivfox]

HOWEVER.... When Edge of Seventeen came on, the girl who was driving said "oh my god I hate this song turn it off I can't stand it ew" so I almost broke her wrist. :thumbsup:


[QUOTE=Macfan4life;1165908]Ha ha. I know many people that don't like Stevie but they like Edge of 17. I thought everyone liked that song
[QUOTE]
I just heard Edge on the car radio the other day and thought to myself how well this song has stood the test of time.

[gssmith]

I think the Bella Donna version might be too over played. That might get on people's nerves, they think it's too cheesy. I recently made a Stevie cd for a friend and I used the storytellers version of Edge of 17. The guitar intro is a little understated, but she nailed that song! The soundstage would have been good, but too long I wouldn't have had room for another song. The live version on Enchanted is good too.
I try to be careful using live versions, but Stevie is one of those few artists that actually sound better live. Judas Priest is another that I can think of right now.

[michelej1]

We were actually going to a music festival near where I'm on holiday, and honestly I saw a lot of the bands, and I was generally not impressed. A little off topic, I know, but I never realized just how good FM is live, and how little star quality today's "talent" actually possess. :shrug:

Yes, even if you love someone's music, seeing them in concert can really display their lack of presence. It's shocking. I think if a song moves you, you expect the artist to be dynamic. Then, when they're not it kind of brings your spirit down. I have actually had to talk myself back into appreciating the work again and forgetting the "live" experience.

I think fans are very lucky that FM can be captivating in concert. Still.

Michele

[lilyfee]

I think Fleetwood Mac and SN in her solo career both sound much better live! Especially with recent SN albums and Say You Will, the live versions just have that human quality, where you're just in awe over how a person like you or me could create such amazing music. Or maybe that's just me. :D

I agree that Edge of Seventeen is overplayed. I have to admit if it comes up on Shuffle or sometimes on the radio, I decide in the moment if I want to skip it. Lately when I stop and listen I'm like wow actually this is a great song... But when you hear it all the time it's one of the hits that just loses its novelty. Like it's a hit for a reason, like Landslide or Rhiannon or Dreams -- they're all obviously amazing songs -- but I prefer more hidden gems that not everyone on the planet knows all the words to.