Wish list for the upcoming tour

[bwboy]

We need a separate thread for this topic. What do you want to see Christine perform live? And Stevie? And Mike Campbell and Neil Finn? I know it's early but it will be neat to compare this thread with what FM actually plays.

Christine:
As Long as You Follow
Save Me
Brown Eyes
You Make Loving Fun
Think About Me
Wish You Were Here
Isn't It Midnight
Little Lies

Stevie:
Landslide
Stand Back (only because FM needs a high energy replacement for Go Your Own Way)
That's Alright
Straight Back
Sara
Freedom

Neil:
Crystal
Sentimental Lady
I Don't Want to Know w/Stevie
Hold Me w/Christine
Man of the World
Don't Dream It's Over
Hypnotized

Mike:
Black Magic Woman
Albatross

[Japhry]

Everyone:

The Chain

Christine:

Brown Eyes
You Make Loving Fun
Songbird
Over and Over
Love in Store
Little Lies
Skies The Limit
Say You Love Me

Stevie:

Running Through the Garden
Gold Dust Woman
Sara
Beautiful Child
Rhiannon
Dreams
Stand Back

Neil:

Hypnotized
Man of the World
Oh Well
Sentimental Lady (heavy on Christine background vocals)
Don't Dream it's over (as duet with Stevie)
Blue Letter

Mike:

The Green Manlishi
Black Magic Woman
Albatross
Caroline

[HoursAndHours]

Green Manalishi
Bright Fire
Mission Bell
Station Man
Hypnotized
Oh Well
Albatross
Sands Of Time
Black Magic Woman
Cold Black Night
Love That Burns
I Loved Another Woman
Sentimental Lady
Bad Romance
Jewel-Eyed Judy
Woman of 1000 Years
Emerald Eyes
Born Enchanter


:thumbsup:

[gldstwmn]

Free Fallin'...

[AncientQueen]

Please understand that I'm not writing about your postings (as I love this ideas), but this thread is just pathethic. This is my first visit to the Post-Rumours thread and it makes me realize again, how incredible stupid this all is.

[BombaySapphire3]

Please understand that I'm not writing about your postings (as I love this ideas), but this thread is just pathethic. This is my first visit to the Post-Rumours thread and it makes me realize again, how incredible stupid this all is.

In some countries like Ireland funerals are celebrated with song and dance.It is called a "wake"

[mitzo]

No Lindsey songs. At all.

[bwboy]

No Lindsey songs. At all.

I think we're all ok with that. He's not in the group anymore, and the band has more than enough material to choose from. And I think Don't Dream It's Over will sound incredible as performed by Fleetwood Mac. I see no one on this thread so far has even suggested a Lindsey song.

[editme2]

I'm not particularly excited about this tour, but I'll go and be perfectly happy if they have a setlist similar to this:

Say You Love Me
The Chain
Everywhere
Gypsy
Hold Me
Hypnotized
Rhiannon
You Make Loving Fun
Seven Wonders
Sentimental Lady
Why
Sara
Little Lies
A Tom Petty Song
A Crowded House Song
Angel
As Long As You Follow
Crystal
Landslide
Go Your Own Way
Gold Dust Woman
World Turning
Silver Springs
Songbird

[Dragon]

Fleetwood Mac standards
"The Chain"
"Don't Stop"
"Dreams"
"Everywhere"
"Go Your Own Way"
"Gold Dust Woman"
"Gypsy"
"Landslide"
"Little Lies"
"Rhiannon"
"Sara"
"Say You Love Me"
"Silver Springs"
"Songbird"
"Stand Back"
"World Turning"
"You Make Loving Fun"

Covers
"Don't Dream It's Over" (Crowded House)
"I Need to Know" (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)

Deep tracks
"Freedom"
"Love Shines"
"Save Me"

[bwboy]

Dragon, your list is probably the most realistic one I've seen so far. I love the idea of FM performing Don't Dream It's Over, btw. I would just be in Heaven if they also performed As Long As You Follow.

[Feather Blade]

Dragon, your list is probably the most realistic one I've seen so far. I love the idea of FM performing Don't Dream It's Over, btw. I would just be in Heaven if they also performed As Long As You Follow.

I LOVE As Long As You Follow! That would be so great to see...

[FuzzyPlum]

Fleetwood Mac standards
"The Chain"
"Don't Stop"
"Dreams"
"Everywhere"
"Go Your Own Way"
"Gold Dust Woman"
"Gypsy"
"Landslide"
"Little Lies"
"Rhiannon"
"Sara"
"Say You Love Me"
"Silver Springs"
"Songbird"
"Stand Back"
"World Turning"
"You Make Loving Fun"

Covers
"Don't Dream It's Over" (Crowded House)
"I Need to Know" (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)

Deep tracks
"Freedom"
"Love Shines"
"Save Me"



Substitute Silver Springs for Sisters of the Moon, Don't Dream Its Over for Weather With You and sub Black Magic Woman, Oh Well and Rattlesnake Shake for the last 3 and I think you might have your setlist.

[secondhandchain]

My wish list?

That the houses are about 1/3 full
That Mick goes back into bankruptcy because of it.
That Stevie trips over her tambourine.

[FuzzyPlum]

My wish list?

That the houses are about 1/3 full
That Mick goes back into bankruptcy because of it.
That Stevie trips over her tambourine.


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[McLamb]

My favourite part of this forum is the "wish setlists". If it was up to me, the list would look like this:

Albatross
Station Man
Straight Back
Spare Me A Little Of Your Love
Crystal
Remember Me
Angel (from Tusk)
Heroes Are Hard To Find
Emerald Eyes
Over & Over
Say You Will
Carnival Begin
Sunny Side Of Heaven
Sugar Daddy
Affairs Of The Heart
The Smile I Live For
Sable On Blond
Honey Hi
That's Alright
Behind The Mask
Seven Wonders
Hold Me

Encore:
I Don't Want To Know
Why

[pryderi]

I do hope that Angel is included. To this day still remains my favorite. She approached this on such a different level that it sounds nothing like anything else she has written. If I was ever on the fence about going or not, this would cement the decision.

[bombaysaffires]

Stevie and Mike said in the RS recording that they think they will do Stop Draggin. The rest of the band seemed to go along. They're also saying they'll probably do World Turning, which Neil and Chris have already rehearsed. And Stevie insists they WILL do "Don't Dream It's Over" and Chris seemed to go along as well

ETA: They say Oh Well is definitely back in. GDW is in.

[jwd]

Stevie and Mike said in the RS recording that they think they will do Stop Draggin. The rest of the band seemed to go along. They're also saying they'll probably do World Turning, which Neil and Chris have already rehearsed. And Stevie insists they WILL do "Don't Dream It's Over" and Chris seemed to go along as well

ETA: They say Oh Well is definitely back in. GDW is in.

Hope they cut it in half, eliminating the ridiculous crack head dance.

[HoursAndHours]

I like the long version, but I think it would be fun if they medleyed it with Black Magic Woman. I don't expect this to happen, but it would be fun to see them try something new.

Cutting it short in favor of a long '75 style Hypnotized, or adding Green Manalishi would be welcome, too.

[MaryLiz2]

Hope they cut it in half, eliminating the ridiculous crack head dance.

Please! I love Stevie, but yeah...please no more of the dance.

I like the suggestion above of putting it with Black Magic Woman.

Or just cut it in half with no dance. ;)

[bwboy]

I like the long version, but I think it would be fun if they medleyed it with Black Magic Woman. I don't expect this to happen, but it would be fun to see them try something new.

You mean a mash up version called Black Magic Gold Dust Woman?:lol:

[HoursAndHours]

You mean a mash up version called Black Magic Gold Dust Woman?:lol:

Black Gold Magic Dust Woman? :thumbsup:

[sue]

Please! I love Stevie, but yeah...please no more of the dance.

I like the suggestion above of putting it with Black Magic Woman.

Or just cut it in half with no dance. ;)

Amen...no more crap dancing.
Reminds me of your Mom dancing at someone’s wedding...
When she’s had a sherry...or two!!!

[bwboy]

Since Neil and Mike performed Man of the World at Neil's LA show, it looks like that song will definitely be on the set list for the upcoming FM tour! I'm thrilled because I absolutely love that song and never thought I would get to hear FM sing it live.

[StevieandChris]

From Stevie, I want to hear Straight Back and Angel. Don't think it will happen, but it would be hilarious if she did something completely off the wall, like Welcome to the Room Sara.

From Christine, I want to hear As Long as You Follow, Over and Over, Only Over You, and Carnival Begin.

[Missy]

You mean a mash up version called Black Magic Gold Dust Woman?:lol:

Hahaha, why not? :thumbsup: I've been thinking about the 'synergy' of that song with Stevie's persona.

I'm not going to do a comprehensive list. There are some songs that have to be included. (Gonna miss 'Tusk' and 'I'm So Afraid'. Don't know if they'll be game to do 'Go Your Own Way'...)

Stevie is my favourite member of the group, but I think I'd rather have Christine on 'Don't Dream It's Over', as a more mellow vocal. It also has a nice organ part. (If they get to Australia/NZ, I'd also like to hear 'Better Be Home Soon' which has its own organ interlude and everyone likes singing along to...)

And I hope that Stevie is not gonna chatter too much about herself during the show. Neil has a 'conversational' style at his concerts too, but I don't think he rehearses speeches. He has a quick wit and sense of humour that would probably mesh well with Mick and Christine, who like to joke around a bit. Stevie might also lighten up.

Station Man, Albatross, Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, etc. I guess Stevie will do 'Stop Dragging My Heart Around' with Neil. They all seem interested in going back to that earlier material.

[ryan4136]

Station Man, Albatross, Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, etc. I guess Stevie will do 'Stop Dragging My Heart Around' with Neil. They all seem interested in going back to that earlier material.

They have to. They have to fill the LB void and they aren't going to do that win new material, so what else can they do.

[Missy]

They have to. They have to fill the LB void and they aren't going to do that win new material, so what else can they do.

They were already talking about putting these songs back in the set last year, before things apparently got bad with LB.

Mick, John and Christine are all early to mid 70s in age. As I've mentioned elsewhere, blues is a genre that musicians can keep doing through their 80s. They're still going to have the usual material, but in future I think more blues style music will be included. I think it would be wise.

I hope that this wasn't also part of the reason why there was a disagreement with Lindsey. Them wanting more of this stuff back in the regular set list. Perhaps he finds the shadow of Peter Green's legacy intimidating. It's a shame if he's that insecure and it's cost him a place in the group because he doesn't have to be. He himself is one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

But this is not the topic at hand so...

[StevieandChris]

Though it is sacrilegious, I hope Christine retires You Make Loving Fun. :( it sounded DREADFUL on the BuckVie tour. :(

[SteveMacD]

Though it is sacrilegious, I hope Christine retires You Make Loving Fun. :( it sounded DREADFUL on the BuckVie tour. :(

She needs to take a page out of Stevie’s book and not go for that high note, modify the melody to better fit her voice.

[SteveMacD]

I hope that this wasn't also part of the reason why there was a disagreement with Lindsey. Them wanting more of this stuff back in the regular set list. Perhaps he finds the shadow of Peter Green's legacy intimidating. It's a shame if he's that insecure and it's cost him a place in the group because he doesn't have to be. He himself is one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

It probably was one of several factors that led to the split. Even though it was Stevie’s suggestion, Mick spent last year promoting his coffee table book about the Early Years, so it was probably lingering in the back of his mind anyway.

[annabellee]

I gambled on tickets hoping for Angel (Tusk). Any other surprise is welcomed.

[bwboy]

I gambled on tickets hoping for Angel (Tusk). Any other surprise is welcomed.

I think there's a good chance they will perform Angel, hopefully in place of Sisters of the Moon.

[StevieandChris]

My wish list?

That the houses are about 1/3 full
That Mick goes back into bankruptcy because of it.
That Stevie trips over her tambourine.

Lucky for the rest of us, these things are not likely.

[ryan4136]

I could see a setlist that looks like this.


1. Dreams
2. Say You Love Me
3. Gypsy
4. Oh well
5. Albatross
6. Angel
7. Everywhere
8. The Chain
9. I need to Know
10. Little Lies
11. Stop Draggin My Heart Around
12. Station Man
13. Don't Dream It's Over
14. Landslide
15. Black Magic Woman
16. World Turning
17. Silver Springs
18. You Make Loving Fun
19. Stand Back


Encore
20. Why
21. Gold Dust Woman
22. Don't Stop

[FuzzyPlum]

I see Neil Finn tweeted a bit yesterday. He's a very active Twitter user but went for several weeks without tweeting anything recently which seems to be a very long time for him.
Anyway somebody asked him 'Man of The World or Hypnotized'. He responded with 'We've tried both'

[Macfan4life]

I see Neil Finn tweeted a bit yesterday. He's a very active Twitter user but went for several weeks without tweeting anything recently which seems to be a very long time for him.
Anyway somebody asked him 'Man of The World or Hypnotized'. He responded with 'We've tried both'
Being they were "tried" I suspect they wont make the cut.
Man of the world just would not go over in a large arena with Stevie off the stage. It would be a mistake.
No way no how Hypnotized. I will sue. The band ignores the Bob Welch era and after what they did to him, it would be impossible for the band to do one of their songs. Bob would spin in his grave and come marching to the concert to put a stop to it.

[bwboy]

Being they were "tried" I suspect they wont make the cut.
Man of the world just would not go over in a large arena with Stevie off the stage. It would be a mistake.
No way no how Hypnotized. I will sue. The band ignores the Bob Welch era and after what they did to him, it would be impossible for the band to do one of their songs. Bob would spin in his grave and come marching to the concert to put a stop to it.

Since Neil and Mike already performed Man of the World live once at Neil's LA concert 2 weeks ago, I'd say there's a good chance FM will perform it, too.

As for your thoughts on how Bob Welch would react, I also disagree. I think Bob would actually be happy that FM would perform his songs live again, introducing his songs to a whole new audience who may never have otherwise been exposed to him before. To perform a song or two by Welch would help keep his legacy continue, something I'd like to think Bob or his family would be happy about.

[SteveMacD]

Being they were "tried" I suspect they wont make the cut.
Probably, but it also means they’re not off the table.


Man of the world just would not go over in a large arena with Stevie off the stage. It would be a mistake.
I could see it somewhere in the acoustic/kettle drum part of the set.


No way no how Hypnotized. I will sue. The band ignores the Bob Welch era and after what they did to him, it would be impossible for the band to do one of their songs. Bob would spin in his grave and come marching to the concert to put a stop to it.
I would have agreed not all that long ago, but Mick did just spend last summer promoting his coffee table book about the Early Years, so I think there’s more of an openness now.

One thing I wonder is if they’re going to maybe learn a lot of songs and change up the setlists every night. Long shot, but I wonder how much influence Mike Campbell will have.

[Macfan4life]

Since Neil and Mike already performed Man of the World live once at Neil's LA concert 2 weeks ago, I'd say there's a good chance FM will perform it, too.

As for your thoughts on how Bob Welch would react, I also disagree. I think Bob would actually be happy that FM would perform his songs live again, introducing his songs to a whole new audience who may never have otherwise been exposed to him before. To perform a song or two by Welch would help keep his legacy continue, something I'd like to think Bob or his family would be happy about.

No way. I would be shocked. Bob sued the Mac for royalties over those songs exact songs. The Mac cut him off completely. I think Bob's wife would be upset. There is no way they would do one of Bob's songs and if they did they would deserve the flack they would get. The Mac would not even include Bob in the Behind the Music segment and he is not even mentioned as a transition. When they show the album Heroes are hard to find, Bob is cut off the album. Its almost like when Van Halen tried to erase Michael Anthony. They erased him from albums on their website. How could Bob's family be happy after all this they suddenly are profiting yet again off of Bob's songs when he is dead. Hypnotized would be amazing though.
Neil's concert was probably in a small club where he is feeling things out. Its a great song I think he could do well. But it wont work with an arena packed of casual fans. But who knows on that one. I was the first one to say they would play it. Then reality set in ;)

Steve - yes Mick is overly nice about Bob in his latest book. Its really sad how he rationalizes. I think its way of saying I'm sorry or something.

On another note, I was thinking in the car today listening to the Mac channel. Oh Daddy is going to be impossible to play without Lindsey. His guitar playing is so original its not something that can be duplicated for the same effect of the song. Another thing I miss is Christine playing keyboards. I don't think she can do it anymore. I was listening to Rhiannon live 1976 and Don't Let Me Down Again and boy she is just playing mad keyboards on those songs. Its not impossible they pipe in some sound effects on some of these songs like the Buck/Vie tour.

[SteveMacD]

No way. I would be shocked. Bob sued the Mac for royalties over those songs exact songs. The Mac cut him off completely.


Bob and Mick reconsiled years ago. Mick even agreed to do a benefit for Wendy when Bob was still alive.

[bwboy]

No way. I would be shocked. Bob sued the Mac for royalties over those songs exact songs. The Mac cut him off completely. I think Bob's wife would be upset. There is no way they would do one of Bob's songs and if they did they would deserve the flack they would get. The Mac would not even include Bob in the Behind the Music segment and he is not even mentioned as a transition. When they show the album Heroes are hard to find, Bob is cut off the album. Its almost like when Van Halen tried to erase Michael Anthony. They erased him from albums on their website. How could Bob's family be happy after all this they suddenly are profiting yet again off of Bob's songs when he is dead. Hypnotized would be amazing though.
Neil's concert was probably in a small club where he is feeling things out. Its a great song I think he could do well. But it wont work with an arena packed of casual fans. But who knows on that one. I was the first one to say they would play it. Then reality set in ;)

In the Behind the Music you referred to, it also completely ignored Billy, Rick, Dave, and Bekka, so the fact it ignored Bob too didn't surprise me.

I'm not sure how FM would be profiting from singing a couple of Bob's songs live, but I could see Bob's estate profiting, another reason I hope they do Hypnotized and or Sentimental Lady.

Macfan4life, have you reconsidered whether to see them live this tour? Although I haven't bought tickets yet, I'm pretty sure I'm going. After learning more about Neil and Mike, I'm actually excited to see this version of FM live, whether it lasts or not.

[ryan4136]

Isn’t Bobs wife dead now too?

[SteveMacD]

Isn’t Bobs wife dead now too?

Yes, she passed away.

[secret love]

Though it is sacrilegious, I hope Christine retires You Make Loving Fun. :( it sounded DREADFUL on the BuckVie tour. :(
Disagree! Well I live in Australia, which was not included in the BuckVie tour. Thanks guys! :rolleyes:
You Making Loving Fun was a big hit at the Sydney show for OWTS tour in 2015.
My wish list for the tour I'll be travelling to Sacramento to see:
1. The Chain (will be sad without Lindsey but has to be done if they are to present a united front)
2. You Make Loving Fun
3. I Don't Want to Know (again, sacrilege without Lindsey but they could pull it off)
4. Dreams
5. Don't Dream It's Over
6. Oh Well
7. Station Man
8. Say You Will
9. Isn't it Midnight
10. Little Lies
11. Sisters of the Moon
12. Angel
13. Albatross
14. The Green Manalishi
15. Gold Dust Woman
16. Say You Love Me
17. New Stevie song (never gonna happen, but this is a wish list)
18. New Christine song (could be from BuckVie - eg Red Sun)
19. Second Hand News (not sure about this but could work)
20. Stop Dragging My Heart Around
Encores
21. Get Like You Used To Be
22. Don't Stop
23. Silver Springs
24. Songbird

[StevieandChris]

Disagree! Well I live in Australia, which was not included in the BuckVie tour. Thanks guys! :rolleyes:
You Making Loving Fun was a big hit at the Sydney show for OWTS tour in 2015.


I thought YMLF sounded fine on the OWTS tour (I saw it in 2014) but the BuckVie performance, was really bad. Sad because it’s such a good song.

[pryderi]

I'd like to hear Sara this time around. From what I have seen on YouTube it transfers well onstage.

[bwboy]

Disagree! Well I live in Australia, which was not included in the BuckVie tour. Thanks guys! :rolleyes:
You Making Loving Fun was a big hit at the Sydney show for OWTS tour in 2015.
My wish list for the tour I'll be travelling to Sacramento to see:
1. The Chain (will be sad without Lindsey but has to be done if they are to present a united front)
2. You Make Loving Fun
3. I Don't Want to Know (again, sacrilege without Lindsey but they could pull it off)
4. Dreams
5. Don't Dream It's Over
6. Oh Well
7. Station Man
8. Say You Will
9. Isn't it Midnight
10. Little Lies
11. Sisters of the Moon
12. Angel
13. Albatross
14. The Green Manalishi
15. Gold Dust Woman
16. Say You Love Me
17. New Stevie song (never gonna happen, but this is a wish list)
18. New Christine song (could be from BuckVie - eg Red Sun)
19. Second Hand News (not sure about this but could work)
20. Stop Dragging My Heart Around
Encores
21. Get Like You Used To Be
22. Don't Stop
23. Silver Springs
24. Songbird

Wow, great list! I would sub Go Your Own Way for Second Hand News, As Long As You Follow for Say You Love Me, and Sara for Sisters of the Moon though. Otherwise, I'm on the same page as you!

[FuzzyPlum]

Being they were "tried" I suspect they wont make the cut.
Man of the world just would not go over in a large arena with Stevie off the stage. It would be a mistake.
No way no how Hypnotized. I will sue. The band ignores the Bob Welch era and after what they did to him, it would be impossible for the band to do one of their songs. Bob would spin in his grave and come marching to the concert to put a stop to it.


Oh, I think there's every chance of both Man of the World and Hypnotized. I think he was just unable to choose between the two of them. There was a time when Bobs songs would never have been played. Now Mick has made it clear he wants to celebrate the full history of the band. It'd be easier for them to play Bob's songs now Wendy is also no longer with us.

[Feather Blade]

Oh, I think there's every chance of both Man of the World and Hypnotized. I think he was just unable to choose between the two of them. There was a time when Bobs songs would never have been played. Now Mick has made it clear he wants to celebrate the full history of the band. It'd be easier for them to play Bob's songs now Wendy is also no longer with us.

I'd love to hear Hypnotized!

[Missy]

I think they are aware that Christine's voice is not what it used to be on Rumours, and they were considering some alternatives for her. She will probably have some backup vocal support live.

Neil Finn's voice is still very good. When Paul Kelly did a show with him, he joked that it was good to have Neil with him 'because he can hit all the really high notes!' (Kelly is also a great songwriter, but his vocal range is in the limited category like Dylan or Petty and he knows it.)

I'm tryna stay out of this but am wondering, what if they project some of the old pictures of Fleetwood Mac Peter Green era etc while doing some of those songs? Like pictures from the book 'Love That Burns' and a few clips? (If that doesn't seem too much like the kind of thing they do when someone dies...) Peter Green has said that 'Man Of The World' is the song that represents him the most.

[SteveMacD]

Peter Green has said that 'Man Of The World' is the song that represents him the most.

Christine said in 2013 that it’s her favorite Peter Green song.

[Macfan4life]

In the Behind the Music you referred to, it also completely ignored Billy, Rick, Dave, and Bekka, so the fact it ignored Bob too didn't surprise me.

I'm not sure how FM would be profiting from singing a couple of Bob's songs live, but I could see Bob's estate profiting, another reason I hope they do Hypnotized and or Sentimental Lady.

Macfan4life, have you reconsidered whether to see them live this tour? Although I haven't bought tickets yet, I'm pretty sure I'm going. After learning more about Neil and Mike, I'm actually excited to see this version of FM live, whether it lasts or not.
I don't think I am going but its not 100%. Ticket prices are high and I have been spoiled with great seats. Seeing Lindsey and Christine 50 feet away really leaves an impression on you. I had great seats for On with the show in Pittsburgh but in Miami I did not enjoy the concert as much because of the seats were not great and Stevie and Lindsey were having a serious fight that night.
HOWEVER, if the set list is interesting then who knows. I also scored fantastic seats for Stevie's 24K Gold concert months after they went on sale. A month or so before the concert the side stage opened up and I got second row. Got to see Mathew with Stevie's dogs during intermission. I could also see Stevie backstage before the lights went out and curtain went up. So I will pass for now. If an interesting set list comes up and good seats at reasonable prices happen then maybe.
I really hate guessing at songs because I think most everyone's guess is horrible. Its dumb to play Stop Draggin My Heart Around or I Need To know. That's a Stevie solo concert. IF you really want to tribute Tom then do something different that is not affiliated with Stevie's solo shows. How about Insider or Needles and Pins. It would not happen but even I will run to you or Imperial Hotel would be ok.
I suspect a very traditional Mac setlist with 4 songs added (Don't dream its over, Oh Well, another Mac classic, and one Petty tribute). And that does not excite me that much.

[bwboy]

Its dumb to play Stop Draggin My Heart Around or I Need To know. That's a Stevie solo concert. IF you really want to tribute Tom then do something different that is not affiliated with Stevie's solo shows. How about Insider or Needles and Pins. It would not happen but even I will run to you or Imperial Hotel would be ok.
I suspect a very traditional Mac setlist with 4 songs added (Don't dream its over, Oh Well, another Mac classic, and one Petty tribute). And that does not excite me that much.

I agree- I shiver at the thought of FM playing Stop Dragging My Heart or Need to Know. But I suppose since Mike is now in FM, they may feel obligated to play a TP song.

I think there will be more than 4 songs added because Lindsey usually played what, 7 or 8 songs? So even if they play the 4 you mentioned, that still leaves room for at least 4 more songs that will have to be added.

[Macfan4life]

I agree- I shiver at the thought of FM playing Stop Dragging My Heart or Need to Know. But I suppose since Mike is now in FM, they may feel obligated to play a TP song.

I think there will be more than 4 songs added because Lindsey usually played what, 7 or 8 songs? So even if they play the 4 you mentioned, that still leaves room for at least 4 more songs that will have to be added.
Well the shortage of Lindsey songs makes me hope Stevie and Christine dig deep into the vault and do some songs they never thought they would do.

[bwboy]

Well the shortage of Lindsey songs makes me hope Stevie and Christine dig deep into the vault and do some songs they never thought they would do.

I would absolutely love to hear more Christine and Stevie deep cuts! But I don't think Neil joined FM just to sing Lindsey's parts on World Turning, Don't Stop, and The Chain, you know what I mean? He's gonna want to sing lead on a couple of songs, too. Besides Go Your Own Way and Don't Dream It's Over, I really hope he sings I Don't Want to Know and Sentimental Lady. Many casual FM fans know I Don't Want to Know, and even Sentimental Lady, I think, many people in the audience will be like, "wait a second, I know this song!"

[Macfan4life]

I would absolutely love to hear more Christine and Stevie deep cuts! But I don't think Neil joined FM just to sing Lindsey's parts on World Turning, Don't Stop, and The Chain, you know what I mean? He's gonna want to sing lead on a couple of songs, too. Besides Go Your Own Way and Don't Dream It's Over, I really hope he sings I Don't Want to Know and Sentimental Lady. Many casual FM fans know I Don't Want to Know, and even Sentimental Lady, I think, many people in the audience will be like, "wait a second, I know this song!"
Something out of the box that could work is Stevie singing Man of the world instead of Landslide. It would keep the audience's attention and I think she could pull it off. I do think they will do I Don't want to know. With Lindsey gone and songs from Rumours #1 played in concert it pops up as the likely contender. I was saying Oh Daddy but that song has way too much Lindsey sound on it. Its very Lindsey's art. They could play it but the magic of the song would be gone.

[Missy]

Neil did 'Man Of The World' with Mike at the gig recently and apparently it went well. So I'd say he can pull it off. They could just add some interesting visuals and it could be great. The interesting thing is how they tell this story and show this line of progression, integrating it all together. And presenting it to the breed of fans not totally familiar with it, who have been mainly exposed to the Rumours line up. Which is what I started with.

(I was an 80s and 90s kid. But I became aware of the Peter Green era after seeing a documentary about Mick on TV, and some of the songs were familiar, I just didn't realise where they originated from. Once the penny dropped, I was nearly falling over myself! Doh!)

But it's still a long way to go, at this point theorising and guessing what they'll be doing.

[Sugar Mouse]

It's impossible to replace Lindsey, but I'm looking forward to seeing the new lineup and hear them explore some older songs that have been hibernating for many years.

I saw Neil Finn's recent performance at Largo where Mike Campbell came out to play a couple of songs including "Man of The World". Sounded great!

In particular, I'm hoping to hear "Dust", "Green Manalishi", "The Way I Feel", "Why", "Storms", "Oh Daddy", "Sisters of The Moon", and "Planets of The Universe".

[Hawkeye]

1. Think About Me
2. The Chain
3. Dreams
4. You Make Loving Fun
5. Oh Well
6. Rhiannon
7. Everywhere
8. Rattlesnake Shake
9. Smile At You (piano demo style)
10. Believe Me
11. World Keep on Turning
12. Landslide
13. Oh Daddy
14. Don’t Dream it’s Over
15. Refugee
16. Little Lies
17. Gold Dust Woman
18. Green Manalishi
19. Don’t Stop

Encore 1

20. Get Like You Used To Be
21. Blue Letter
22. World Turning

Encore 2
23. Sisters of the Moon (kicked up a notch like gold dust woman of late please)
24. Why


And I’m actually even incredibly excited to just hear what Rhiannon will sound with a newly formed band. Not blaming Lindsey at all, because the song was stale in many different live versions including solo, but she has a tendency to breathe new life into a song when inspired by people like Dave grohl, Tom Petty and others being onstage with her. Maybe Mike Campbell will bring back the Rhiannon guitar solo and Stevie wouldn’t fight him on that like she would Lindsey.

[Sugar Mouse]

Would love to hear Neil's epic song "Fingers of Love" with Stevie/Christine on harmony vocals and Mike Campbell on the incredible guitar solo in the song's second half ...

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[jwd]

We need a separate thread for this topic. What do you want to see Christine perform live? And Stevie? And Mike Campbell and Neil Finn? I know it's early but it will be neat to compare this thread with what FM actually plays.

Christine:
As Long as You Follow
Save Me
Brown Eyes
You Make Loving Fun
Think About Me
Wish You Were Here
Isn't It Midnight
Little Lies

Stevie:
Landslide
Stand Back (only because FM needs a high energy replacement for Go Your Own Way)
That's Alright
Straight Back
Sara
Freedom

Neil:
Crystal
Sentimental Lady
I Don't Want to Know w/Stevie
Hold Me w/Christine
Man of the World
Don't Dream It's Over
Hypnotized

Mike:
Black Magic Woman
Albatross


Surely you jest? Hate to burst your bubble, but I don't think they're dropping GYOW from the set. You may get "Stand Back" though.

[bwboy]

Surely you jest? Hate to burst your bubble, but I don't think they're dropping GYOW from the set. You may get "Stand Back" though.

I agree, they will perform Go Your Own Way. It's one of my top 4 FM songs, so I'm ok with that.

But jwd, I didn't see your list. C'mon, what do you think they're going to perform? Is there anything FM could perform that would tempt you into seeing them? Just curious.

[bwboy]

Would love to hear Neil's epic song "Fingers of Love" with Stevie/Christine on harmony vocals and Mike Campbell on the incredible guitar solo in the song's second half ...

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Thanks for posting this, Sugar Mouse. Are you very familiar with Neil's live shows? The reason I ask is, I'm curious if he always stays to the left on the stage like he does in this video. Because in FM, Christine is always on the left, Stevie in the middle, and Lindsey on the right. Even when Rick and Billy were in FM, that was the same order. I figure Neil will play in Lindsey's usual position, but Mike will probably wander the stage a lot, interacting with Stevie, Neil, and John.

[Sugar Mouse]

Here are some of the songs that I'm hoping to see this fall ...

Sisters of The Moon

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Oh Well

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Dust

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Heart of Stone

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Planets of The Universe

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Come A Little Bit Closer

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Why

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The Way I Feel

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Temporary One

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Spare Me A Little of Your Love

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Man of The World

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Dragonfly

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[Sugar Mouse]

Thanks for posting this, Sugar Mouse. Are you very familiar with Neil's live shows? The reason I ask is, I'm curious if he always stays to the left on the stage like he does in this video. Because in FM, Christine is always on the left, Stevie in the middle, and Lindsey on the right. Even when Rick and Billy were in FM, that was the same order. I figure Neil will play in Lindsey's usual position, but Mike will probably wander the stage a lot, interacting with Stevie, Neil, and John.

I've seen Neil perform many times and he doesn't seem to have a preferred side. I've seen him on the left and I've seen him on the right. He usually rotates between piano and guitar during shows, but I assume he'll mostly be on rhythm guitar in Fleetwood Mac. He also likes to wander around during shows. He really loves collaborating and allowing musical magic to happen in spontaneous moments. Those with interest in learning about Neil's performing and songwriting may want to check out the lecture he gave at Yale back in September of 2012. It was about creativity in music and I believe it's still online.

[Missy]

I've seen Neil perform many times and he doesn't seem to have a preferred side. I've seen him on the left and I've seen him on the right. He usually rotates between piano and guitar during shows, but I assume he'll mostly be on rhythm guitar in Fleetwood Mac. He also likes to wander around during shows. He really loves collaborating and allowing musical magic to happen in spontaneous moments. Those with interest in learning about Neil's performing and songwriting may want to check out the lecture he gave at Yale back in September of 2012. It was about creativity in music and I believe it's still online.

I have to check that out. I'm sure it will be interesting.

Here they are jamming together in Maui. I think that the girls will stay on the left together. Neil and Mike will be on right but Mike will probably move around a bit between Stevie, Neil and the rhythm section.

I think GYOW can stay in the set. This band have never hidden their drama. They wear it on their sleeve. It's also a crowd favourite that everyone sings along to.

I like scruffy Neil but for these shows, maybe he will spruce up a little. (Stevie will probably give him a few tips!)

ETA: Ty for posting the film of Neil talking about his songwriting process here. I will watch it in full later and share my thoughts. As I've said previously, I believe he is one of the best songwriters of all time from southern hemisphere. http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=57931

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[Missy]

As has been noted, Lindsey cannot be replaced. But I am hoping the band uses this as a chance to do some career showcase/retrospective of their earlier work, which would be very worthwhile. And I think there's a possibility of new material being produced down the line. Sad that Lindsey won't be there but I am sure the quality of these shows will be very good with the first rate talent involved. And we'll see where it goes from there.

[Sugar Mouse]

As has been noted, Lindsey cannot be replaced. But I am hoping the band uses this as a chance to do some career showcase/retrospective of their earlier work, which would be very worthwhile. And I think there's a possibility of new material being produced down the line. Sad that Lindsey won't be there but I am sure the quality of these shows will be very good with the first rate talent involved. And we'll see where it goes from there.

Couldn't agree more.

For me, I think it's best to think of this as a "new band" as I expect the setlist and sound to be very different.

I hope they dig deep into the Danny Kirwan and Bob Welch pool of songs as there are some gems there than should sound sweet with Mike and Neil.

Danny's song "Dust", in particular", sounds like it could have been written by Neil. Danny (and Bob Welch to a lesser extent) had a very similar songwriting style to Neil with sweet melodies, introspective lyrics, and spacious musical textures.

I was just listening to Danny Kirwan's Fleetwood Mac song "Dust" and then Neil's song "Edible Flowers' (co-write with his brother Tim) and marveling at the beauty of the two songs and how they seem to have arisen from the same songwriting well. See below ...

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[jwd]

I agree, they will perform Go Your Own Way. It's one of my top 4 FM songs, so I'm ok with that.

But jwd, I didn't see your list. C'mon, what do you think they're going to perform? Is there anything FM could perform that would tempt you into seeing them? Just curious.

Well, since you asked, my number one song request would be "Crystal". I've always hoped they would do this song in concert. Having said that, I would not want them to do it now, without Linds. It'd be almost sacrilegious to do it, for the first time, without him. So just never do it, unless for some unforeseen reason, he returns. Then it would be even more amazing!

For me, as Missy has said, I would hope that FM delves heavily into all their previous work on this tour. Songs from Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, and Bob Welch. Making it a true retrospective into what was EVER FM. THAT would be appropriate and somewhat makeup for the fiasco that has taken place recently. An all encompassing FM setlist would get me there! And that would be a hard list of songs to whittle down! I still do so very much love FM and all those fabulous songs they've given us. That is something I will never get bitter on.

[bwboy]

Well, since you asked, my number one song request would be "Crystal". I've always hoped they would do this song in concert. Having said that, I would not want them to do it now, without Linds. It'd be almost sacrilegious to do it, for the first time, without him. So just never do it, unless for some unforeseen reason, he returns. Then it would be even more amazing!

Crystal is in my top 3 FM songs, and is one I always wished they would have performed live. I finally broke down and bought the Buckingham Nicks Live from Alabama cd off eBay last week, and Crystal is one of the songs they did live. I have always been fascinated by this song. Why did Lindsey sing lead on it, for example. Did Stevie write it for him to sing? Or did he hear it and ask to sing lead? I always wished they would have written more songs for each other. It would be interesting to hear Christine song That's Alright, or Stevie singing lead on Blue Letter, or Lindsey singing Brown Eyes.

Back to Crystal- I love hearing Lindsey sing those ethereal lyrics, he really gives the words gravitas that otherwise would have been lacking. I loved that song for years before I ever realized Stevie was the one who wrote it, and I was stunned. There was a femininity to the song, so since Lindsey sang it, I thought he wrote it, and I was like, "man, this guy understands the female mind!" Such a beautiful, simple song, and would have been incredible in an acoustic set with Landslide and Brown Eyes. But I can also see why Lindsey might have rather sang a song he had written instead. That's why I think it would be fine for Neil to sing Crystal, because there's no way in the world Lindsey would again, and I understand why.

[Missy]

A short clip of Mick speaking on SiriusXM about the upcoming tour. It does sound like they'll be departing from the usual and are looking at material from full 50 year history.

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[jwd]

Crystal is in my top 3 FM songs, and is one I always wished they would have performed live. I finally broke down and bought the Buckingham Nicks Live from Alabama cd off eBay last week, and Crystal is one of the songs they did live. I have always been fascinated by this song. Why did Lindsey sing lead on it, for example. Did Stevie write it for him to sing? Or did he hear it and ask to sing lead? I always wished they would have written more songs for each other. It would be interesting to hear Christine song That's Alright, or Stevie singing lead on Blue Letter, or Lindsey singing Brown Eyes.

Back to Crystal- I love hearing Lindsey sing those ethereal lyrics, he really gives the words gravitas that otherwise would have been lacking. I loved that song for years before I ever realized Stevie was the one who wrote it, and I was stunned. There was a femininity to the song, so since Lindsey sang it, I thought he wrote it, and I was like, "man, this guy understands the female mind!" Such a beautiful, simple song, and would have been incredible in an acoustic set with Landslide and Brown Eyes. But I can also see why Lindsey might have rather sang a song he had written instead. That's why I think it would be fine for Neil to sing Crystal, because there's no way in the world Lindsey would again, and I understand why.

He's not that shallow. And I don't want Neil to sing it. But I do appreciate your mutual love for this song.

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[Sugar Mouse]

He's not that shallow. And I don't want Neil to sing it. But I do appreciate your mutual love for this song.



I'd vote for this version as being the best version of "Crystal" ... incredible.

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[jwd]

I'd vote for this version as being the best version of "Crystal" ... incredible.

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I totally agree. Gives me chills.

[Missy]

I think much of the show will still be what folks expect to hear from FM. It will still be recognizable as FM, but some delving and drawing attention to their earlier history and off the beaten path. The numbers that have been getting quite tired recently - give them a rest or try to freshen them, explore another side of the song. That is something Neil is quite good at, while respecting the original work.

17 studio albums to choose from, many possibilities available. Thinking that 'Hypnotized' is a strong bet. There's an eerie and ethereal quality to it that is reminiscent to me of some Enz work.

[Sugar Mouse]

I think much of the show will still be what folks expect to hear from FM. It will still be recognizable as FM, but some delving and drawing attention to their earlier history and off the beaten path. The numbers that have been getting quite tired recently - give them a rest or try to freshen them, explore another side of the song. That is something Neil is quite good at, while respecting the original work.

17 studio albums to choose from, many possibilities available. Thinking that 'Hypnotized' is a strong bet. There's an eerie and ethereal quality to it that is reminiscent to me of some Enz work.

Agreed. I would think "Hypnotized" is all but assured of being on the set list. Great, great song.

Also, among the old stuff, I'm hoping for:

For Mike Campbell to show off ...

Green Manalishi
Oh Well

For Neil Finn to take lead vocals ...

Hypnotized
Dust
Man of The World

For Christine to take lead:

Heart of Stone
Spare Me A Little
Come A Little Bit Closer

For Stevie (from Rumours/Tusk era):

Planets of The Universe
Sisters of The Moon
Storms
Beautiful Child

[Mr Scarrott]

Apologies if this has been picked up, Neil Finn was asked the above on twitter and replied "we've tried both"


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Very interesting. I wonder if it was in relation to the gig he did with Campbell when he performed MotW. Perhaps it was when they did their initial rehearsal in Hawaii?

[Hawkeye]

Agreed. I would think "Hypnotized" is all but assured of being on the set list. Great, great song.

Also, among the old stuff, I'm hoping for:

For Mike Campbell to show off ...

Green Manalishi
Oh Well

For Neil Finn to take lead vocals ...

Hypnotized
Dust
Man of The World

For Christine to take lead:

Heart of Stone
Spare Me A Little
Come A Little Bit Closer

For Stevie (from Rumours/Tusk era):

Planets of The Universe
Sisters of The Moon
Storms
Beautiful Child



Replace come a little bit closer with why and I’d definitely call that a perfect wishlist. And planets of the universe will be just be Stevie singing with Christine at the piano right?

[Sugar Mouse]

Replace come a little bit closer with why and I’d definitely call that a perfect wishlist. And planets of the universe will be just be Stevie singing with Christine at the piano right?

Yes ... this is the version of "Planets of The Universe" that I would love to see. Stevie on vocals and Chris on piano. Perhaps with Neil/Chris on harmony vocals. Would be incredible. And I'm cool with "Why" ... great, great song!

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[Murrow]

Chris doing When You Say, as she did on her first solo album, in tribute to Danny.

[SteveMacD]

Chris doing When You Say, as she did on her first solo album, in tribute to Danny.

I had the same thought, especially given that she very recently talked highly of it in one of her SiriusXM interviews.

[StillOfTheNight]

I tried to keep mine as close to the official set *might* be while making one I would absolutely love.

The Chain
Say You Love Me
Oh Well
Dreams
Everywhere
Rhiannon
Sentimental Lady
Over My Head
Angel
Black Magic Woman
Gold Dust Woman
Over and Over
World Turning
Sara
I Loved Another Woman
Brown Eyes
Beautiful Child
Hold Me
Little Lies
Landslide
Go Your Own Way
-break-
Hypnotized
Sisters of the Moon
Songbird

I built it with the songs from the last tour in mind but in an order similar to the sets of the mid 70s and 80s.
I know we probably aren’t getting Beautiful Child and def not Brown Eyes or Over and Over.
Gypsy was left out on purpose but we’re 100% getting it. I’d love for Sisters to be a big rock finale but probably won’t happen. You Make Loving Fun is almost a guarantee but I’d rather hear Hold Me.

[bwboy]

Stevie said there are 10 songs Fleetwood Mac HAS to perform, and then they whittle their catalog down to 13 more songs.

My guess:
The Chain
Songbird
Don't Stop
Dreams
Go Your Own Way
Rhiannon
You Make Loving Fun
Gold Dust Woman

I guess the other 2 would be Say You Love Me and Landslide.

What are your guesses? Btw, I could really go without ever hearing Gold Dust Woman and Rhiannon again, but other people would probably say the same thing about Landslide or Dreams.

Please please please Christine, sing As Long As You Follow!

[pryderi]

Would love to hear Think About Me!

[Macfan4life]

Stevie said there are 10 songs Fleetwood Mac HAS to perform, and then they whittle their catalog down to 13 more songs.

My guess:
The Chain
Songbird
Don't Stop
Dreams
Go Your Own Way
Rhiannon
You Make Loving Fun
Gold Dust Woman

I guess the other 2 would be Say You Love Me and Landslide.

What are your guesses? Btw, I could really go without ever hearing Gold Dust Woman and Rhiannon again, but other people would probably say the same thing about Landslide or Dreams.

Please please please Christine, sing As Long As You Follow!
Don't forget. If Christine does As Long As You Follow, I eat my shoe live on facebook. I am true to my word and a promise keeper :)


I hope I am wrong but have a gut feeling. The "classic stuff" (pre 75) sounds like a great idea and I bet they practiced a lot of those songs. But when it comes to creating a set list, I bet they get cold feet and don't do as many as they plan.


I hope I am right about this one (thinking out of the box). Stevie feels pressure to make it more than a Mac concert as ever and does not do Stand Back. But of course will do one Petty song maybe Insider.

[bwboy]

Don't forget. If Christine does As Long As You Follow, I eat my shoe live on facebook. I am true to my word and a promise keeper :)

LOL Macfan, no need for that! I'd settle for you filming yourself on YouTube at their concert using your cell phone as a lighter while Christine sings it! Speaking of, what are your thoughts about seeing them in concert now that you've seen them on Ellen?

[bwboy]

Would love to hear Think About Me!

Me too, especially for the harmonies.

[Macfan4life]

LOL Macfan, no need for that! I'd settle for you filming yourself on YouTube at their concert using your cell phone as a lighter while Christine sings it! Speaking of, what are your thoughts about seeing them in concert now that you've seen them on Ellen?
I hate people that film concerts with their phones. But I love watching their videos on youtube ;) But you do remember why I made that bet? Because its do doubtful anything from the Rick and Billy era would ever be played.

Still not sure about the concert. I just checked ticketmaster and the arena is a little over 70% sold but there is almost a full half year before the show. I bought tickets to Stevie's 24K Gold show late when the arena was full and they opened up these excellent side seats. If the set list blows me away (doubtful), good seats open up (possible) then maybe. But count me as a no right now. However next month I see Lindsey front row and get to meet him. I've been thinking what I want to ask him if I am allowed to ask a question. Really looking forward to that. I loved the Buck/Vie tour so much. It was SO GOOD. So are you going?

[elle]

Me too, especially for the harmonies.

they did Think About Me last year at both Classics, and also Aus / NZ leg of OWTS tour.

they already said they will be doing DDIO and Stop Draggin, and i would be shocked if they don't do those two, same with Stand Back back in the set.

[bwboy]

I hate people that film concerts with their phones. But I love watching their videos on youtube ;) But you do remember why I made that bet? Because its do doubtful anything from the Rick and Billy era would ever be played.

Still not sure about the concert. I just checked ticketmaster and the arena is a little over 70% sold but there is almost a full half year before the show. I bought tickets to Stevie's 24K Gold show late when the arena was full and they opened up these excellent side seats. If the set list blows me away (doubtful), good seats open up (possible) then maybe. But count me as a no right now. However next month I see Lindsey front row and get to meet him. I've been thinking what I want to ask him if I am allowed to ask a question. Really looking forward to that. I loved the Buck/Vie tour so much. It was SO GOOD. So are you going?

I am going to see FM in either Cleveland or Columbus, not sure which yet. Columbus is much closer, but I have several friends who are going to see them in Cleveland so I'm waiting until it gets closer to the date before I decide where I'll see them.

Lindsey I am tempted to see in Canton, but I'm hesitant to go by myself. I think it is effing awesome that a concert ticket nets the buyer a free copy of his album. I have never heard of that before and I think it's brilliant. Ironically, if FM did the same thing, the haters would say they had to do that to sell tickets and make fun of them. It really is a great idea and I think it's great Lindsey is doing that. Also, even though I love a lot of Lindsey's FM music, I've never been able to get into his solo music as much. I think his music is more tempered with FM, more restrained, if you will. And unlike Christine and Stevie, who have very few songs with FM that I hate, there are a handful of Lindsey songs, solo and with FM, that I really hate, and they also seem to be the ones he performs live LOL! I really just need to buy a ticket to his show and quit over thinking it!

Hope you enjoy meeting Lindsey

[vivfox]

Forget about performing songs pre 1975. Sing all the songs from your 1975-1987 albums that you have never done live before and if the ladies don't want to sing their own songs from that time period let the new guys sing them. The FM audience might know those songs more than something from 1973. Or even better yet, bring back Lindsey Buckingham!!

[Keith]

Stevie said there are 10 songs Fleetwood Mac HAS to perform, and then they whittle their catalog down to 13 more songs.

My guess:
The Chain
Songbird
Don't Stop
Dreams
Go Your Own Way
Rhiannon
You Make Loving Fun
Gold Dust Woman

I guess the other 2 would be Say You Love Me and Landslide.

What are your guesses? Btw, I could really go without ever hearing Gold Dust Woman and Rhiannon again, but other people would probably say the same thing about Landslide or Dreams.

Please please please Christine, sing As Long As You Follow!

I think "Landslide" is a given these days. But like Stevie's recent tour showed, you can shake things up, play songs never played and even omit what you would think she always plays = "Dreams". I love "Dreams" but didn't miss it at all because of the gems we did get like "The Wild Heart" "If You Were My Love" and "Crying in the Night."

Fleetwood Mac shouldn't do none of Lindsey's songs, not even "Go Your Own Way" - let either "Rhiannon" or "Don't Stop" be the "before the encores" set closer. Just play Christine and Stevie's songs - they have enough hits and quality songs to make it work. And please don't play any solo, Heartbreakers, or Neil Finn songs.

[Macfan4life]

I know this wont happen. But it would be wonderful to open with a rocking version of The Green Manalishi. Stevie can sing along with Neil and even through a verse line to Christine. Talk about making a statement. Classic Mac and a new band.
Like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziwspbzfvOc

[StillOfTheNight]

I’m hoping for mostly 1975-1987 tracks. I’d love for the show to be 90% Chris and Stevie with Neil only doing GYOW (which I’d rather them not) and The Chain.
Pre Buckingham Nicks songs are good but only a couple of them will do.
Both ladies could get 3 deep cuts each (which is only a dream) but we saw on Stevie’s tour last year that anything is possible. Trading in DREAMS for Bella Donna and Wild Heart.
From Christine I’d love Only Over You, As Long As You Follow and either Mystified (don’t trash me lol!) or Brown Eyes. I know she isn’t as great vocally but I’d rather hear her destroy one of those than YMLF for the 100th time.
From Stevie I’d love Straight Back, Beautiful Child or Storms.
I’m so hoping for Sisters of the Moon which is a possibility, I think it should be one of the finale songs replacing Silver Springs. Make it 7 minutes instead and cut GDW in half.
I don’t have high expectations setlist wise though. :/

[David]

I'd support Fleetwood Mac doing a lot more Neil Finn stuff. That way, I wouldn't have old performances in my head casting a long shadow over the new performances. I don't think there's anything the new configuration could do for Rhiannon or The Chain that an old version on YouTube wouldn't wipe the floor with. So better to make Neil Finn the star attraction and highlight his body of work.