VOTE: Which track is your favorite from Tango deluxe?

[luminol]

Which track is your favorite from Tango deluxe?

EDIT: Hmmm. I failed at posting the actual poll part. Sorry! :shrug::woohoo:

EDIT 2: Ok I got the poll to post... but it only has 10 spots. I'm awesome at this apparently. :shrug: If you want to vote for any of the missing ones, my apologies!

Missing Tracks (I'm not listing the remixes here)
11. Oh My Love (demo)
12. Mystified (instrumental demo)
13. You & I, Part II (full version)

[BLY]

I think mine is having You and I with both parts 1&2 together.

[secondhandchain]

I think mine is having You and I with both parts 1&2 together.

me too. Why it's not on the poll is beyond me.
1) You and I parts 1 and 2
2) Where we belong. Wish that would have been finished, it's so catchy.
3) Special Kind of Love

[Netter75]

It was a hard pick between Seven Wonder and Isn't It Midnight. I really appreciate Seven Wonders at a slower pace with a sparser music arrangement. It's almost more atmospheric that way and I really like Stevie's vocal here, there's some emotion that comes through when she says "again" at the end of the chorus when its slowed down. I also LOVE listening to it on a stereo because you can distinctly hear Christine and Lindsey in the different channels.

However, Isn't It Midnight is the bomb no matter what form its in. I can't say I prefer it to it's album arrangement (the farting keyboard on the verses is pretty lame), but its interesting hearing a moody synth version of the song and the more natural, slower vocal. These two things create a whole different vibe that's just so neat to listen to. Christine's harmonizing with herself on the chorus is also cool to hear. The keyboard solo is nice too, though it pales to Lindsey's stellar guitar playing on the album cut.

Juliet, the alternate Mystified, and Ricky hurt my ears though :laugh:.

[fleetwoodguy79]

I think mine is having You and I with both parts 1&2 together.

Another vote for You and I. Part 1 might be my favorite track on the whole album. I wish they would have included this over part 2 on the LP.

[BLY]

Another vote for You and I. Part 1 might be my favorite track on the whole album. I wish they would have included this over part 2 on the LP.


I always thought the same thing from the day I bought the Big Love single back in 1987. I loved the beginning music intro. It was another missed opportunity for a great Stevie vocal.

[louielouie2000]

I know everyone loves to hate Ricky, but I’ve always found it to be catchy & adorable.

I really like most everything from the Tango sessions, though. You & I Pts 1-2; Down Endless Street, Joan of Ark... another entire album could have been cobbled together from the Tango leftovers.

[The Chain]

I know everyone loves to hate Ricky, but I’ve always found it to be catchy & adorable.

I really like most everything from the Tango sessions, though. You & I Pts 1-2; Down Endless Street, Joan of Ark... another entire album could have been cobbled together from the Tango leftovers.

Agree with all of this. I voted for Special Kind of Love, in terms of a favorite from Deluxe that we hadn't heard before. I know the less fleshed out terrible quality demo has been around forever, but this one was such a surprise, and so classic Lindsey, catchy.

Ricky and You and I Part I are probably my favorite tracks from the Tango Sessions, period. It still kind of throws me that Part I is sped up a tad, from the B-Side version. Has this bothered anyone else? I'm sure they had the version we got on Deluxe ready to go that way back in '87, but decided against it.. I like the original speed better, just lends a hand to the dreamy quality of the track.

[secondhandchain]

I know everyone loves to hate Ricky, but I’ve always found it to be catchy & adorable.

I really like most everything from the Tango sessions, though. You & I Pts 1-2; Down Endless Street, Joan of Ark... another entire album could have been cobbled together from the Tango leftovers.

Forgot to put Ricky on mine...i LOVE IT.

[luminol]

My top 3:
1. Where We Belong
2. Ricky
3. Mystified instrumental

I really love Tango and just about everything that came out of that era.

I LOVE Where We Belong. And Ricky. SO MUCH.

[jbrownsjr]

I know everyone loves to hate Ricky, but I’ve always found it to be catchy & adorable.

I really like most everything from the Tango sessions, though. You & I Pts 1-2; Down Endless Street, Joan of Ark... another entire album could have been cobbled together from the Tango leftovers.

I love Ricky because it's just so Tango.

[secondhandchain]

I love Ricky because it's just so Tango.

Am I the only one who likes all the b sides better then what's on the album?


Ricky
You and I part 1 and 2
Special Kind of Love
Where We belong
Down Endless Street

SO GOOD.
I would have added the following to the songs I mentioned and you would have a great album. No Stevie needed here.
Big Love
Everywhere
Little Lies
Mystified (I know people don't like it, but I love it)
Isn't It Midnight
Tango in the Night

[louielouie2000]

Mystified (I know people don't like it, but I love it)

I’ve always loved Mystified, I think it’s atmospheric & beautiful. I’ve never understood the hate this song generates. Although I suspect it’s rooted in the same reason why some don’t care for Carnival Begin: there’s only supposed to be one woman in Fleetwood Mac who is allowed to enter into the ethereal. ;)

[RockyRaccoon]

I wish they had included Christine's version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" which is supposedly what kickstarted the Tango sessions. It's basically a Fleetwood Mac track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnt8_AsW_bQ

[Street_Dreamer]

Special Kind Of Love is the kind of song I never knew about (aside from the demo) but always wanted to hear... if that makes any sense.

[Netter75]

I’ve always loved Mystified, I think it’s atmospheric & beautiful. I’ve never understood the hate this song generates. Although I suspect it’s rooted in the same reason why some don’t care for Carnival Begin: there’s only supposed to be one woman in Fleetwood Mac who is allowed to enter into the ethereal. ;)

I'm not sure that's the case. I'm not a huge fan of Mystified and I love Carnival Begins. There's good aspects about the track- the guitar playing around the middle and end is super relaxing and Christine's singing on the verse with "The light that shines around you, it blinds my eyes" line is beautiful. The song is harder for me to get into though because the lyrics are kind of trite at the beginning and the music is just absolutely SACCHARINE, which is sort of a turn-off for me personally. There's zero edge. I get that it's the intention of the song to have that vibe but it's not to my taste unfortunately. That said, it has its place on the album and absolutely contributes to that twinkly, ethereal feeling the whole thing has.

[luminol]

Am I the only one who likes all the b sides better then what's on the album?


Ricky
You and I part 1 and 2
Special Kind of Love
Where We belong
Down Endless Street

SO GOOD.
I would have added the following to the songs I mentioned and you would have a great album. No Stevie needed here.
Big Love
Everywhere
Little Lies
Mystified (I know people don't like it, but I love it)
Isn't It Midnight
Tango in the Night

Sign me up with Ricky, too! :wavey: I would have worn this cassette out on my prized Walkman (as my 7 year old self did with the real album). Skipped Stevie's two duds on Side 2 most of the time... so "yes, please" to the above track listing (and I personally love Caroline so I'll keep it, too, please :nod: and Family Man too while we're at it, haha)

[Netter75]

Sign me up with Ricky, too! :wavey: I would have worn this cassette out on my prized Walkman (as my 7 year old self did with the real album). Skipped Stevie's two duds on Side 2 most of the time... so "yes, please" to the above track listing (and I personally love Caroline so I'll keep it, too, please :nod: and Family Man too while we're at it, haha)

I also love Caroline. I'm glad there's at least two of us out there :laugh:

[BLY]

I wish they had included Christine's version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" which is supposedly what kickstarted the Tango sessions. It's basically a Fleetwood Mac track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnt8_AsW_bQ

I agree. This song should have been included on the Tango box set.

[luminol]

I also love Caroline. I'm glad there's at least two of us out there :laugh:

Haha! Man I love it SO MUCH.

Glad I'm not alone! :thumbsup:

Also: I'm surprised I'm the only one to vote for Where We Belong. I hear those keys and Lindsey's voice and it's so so so good... chills!

[Neal]

Another vote for "Ricky" here!

"You & I Pt. 1-2" is a close second though.

[jbrownsjr]

Juliet (i love book of miracles) makes me want to smash things... :lol:

that vocal is soooooo bad.. My god!

[Netter75]

Juliet (i love book of miracles) makes me want to smash things... :lol:

that vocal is soooooo bad.. My god!

"I THOUGHT THAT WAS WONDERFUL- I AM SOOO SMART" :rolleyes::lol:

[jbrownsjr]

I also love Caroline. I'm glad there's at least two of us out there :laugh:

I love love love Caroline. It sparkles.

[aleuzzi]

What I would have liked in the Deluxe version is the version of You and I Part II where Christine takes the lead vocals. This is the best version, by far, imo.

[BLY]

What I would have liked in the Deluxe version is the version of You and I Part II where Christine takes the lead vocals. This is the best version, by far, imo.



Yes, that would have been nice to have included that also on the set.

[elle]

Big Love demo - i'm sure it's been posted somewhere here before, but just in case it was not -

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[moon]

Of course I would vote for You & I (Parts I & II)!! But the vote on the poll goes to Book Of Miracles.
Even when I'm not a big fan of the Part II, the conection between both parts makes me hear that one too. I simply love Part I!! :blob2:

[Netter75]

What I would have liked in the Deluxe version is the version of You and I Part II where Christine takes the lead vocals. This is the best version, by far, imo.

My ideal world: You and I Part 1 was included on the album with Lindsey's vocals and You and I Part 2 was also included with Chris on the verses and Chris/Lindsey on the chorus.

[Macfan4life]

Big Love demo - i'm sure it's been posted somewhere here before, but just in case it was not -

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Lindsey looking out the car window in the back seat when he spots Mick buying coke in his driveway :eek:

[Villavic]

I just voted for IIM, I love that song in any version. I hadn't seen this post before. :confused:

By the way, Rhino just posted John Coltrane's Giant Steps and Fleetwood Mac's Tango In The Night are now available on 180-gram premium-quality vinyl as part of Rhino's new Rhino Reserve line.

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[WalkAThinLine.]

The Tango in the Night deluxe edition has some very strong outtakes and bonus tracks, but the "Seven Wonder" demo is probably the one I listen to the most. "Where We Belong" is probably a close second. I'm surprised about the love for "Ricky", which in my opinion is one of Christine's worst songs with Fleetwood Mac exclusively because of her vocals. The instrumental track is somewhat appealing with the tuned tom-toms, but it's still rather unbaked, hence why it was likely omitted from the original album. As a B-side, it does its job, but compared to the other tracks, it pales in comparison.

[Villavic]

I'm surprised about the love for "Ricky", which in my opinion is one of Christine's worst songs with Fleetwood Mac exclusively because of her vocals.

I haven't thought about which is the worst, but I agree about not liking Ricky. And yes, her vocals made me think What were they trying to do?

[HomerMcvie]

Ricky blows goats.

No, not that one...

[jbrownsjr]

Tell me (tell me tell me) Oh homie... won't you come out tonight?

[HomerMcvie]

Tell me (tell me tell me) Oh homie... won't you come out tonight?

Christine rarely wrote a crap song, but sorry, Ricky sucks.

[jbrownsjr]

Christine rarely wrote a crap song, but sorry, Ricky sucks.

whatttsa matta baby???

[HomerMcvie]

whatttsa matta baby???

Sugar Daddy should've been a number one song! It's number one with me!

[Street_Dreamer]

To be fair, does anyone believe Christine put the same amount of effort into writing Ricky as she did Everywhere, Isn't It Midnight or Little Lies? I've always considered it to be a cutesy throwaway song similar to The Lizard People.

[HomerMcvie]

To be fair, does anyone believe Christine put the same amount of effort into writing Ricky as she did Everywhere, Isn't It Midnight or Little Lies? I've always considered it to be a cutesy throwaway song similar to The Lizard People.

I know. It's just a throwaway song idea. Just messing around...

It's plastic crap, just like most of Tango.

[HomerMcvie]

To be fair, does anyone believe Christine put the same amount of effort into writing Ricky as she did Everywhere, Isn't It Midnight or Little Lies? I've always considered it to be a cutesy throwaway song similar to The Lizard People.

I know. It's just a throwaway song idea. Just messing around...

It's plastic crap, just like most of Tango. Production over substance.

[Villavic]

To be fair, does anyone believe Christine put the same amount of effort into writing Ricky as she did Everywhere, Isn't It Midnight or Little Lies?

Definitely not. If I didn't know it was recorded during Tango sessions, I'd think it was from other year, when her mood was not enthusiastic about being in the band.

[jbrownsjr]

To be fair, does anyone believe Christine put the same amount of effort into writing Ricky as she did Everywhere, Isn't It Midnight or Little Lies? I've always considered it to be a cutesy throwaway song similar to The Lizard People.

I think it's a joke. Ricky being Richard... And like Cool Water, they just threw it on a B side.

It's infectious to me and I see where it could have gone. There are much worse songs by FM. Go ahead hate me! I care not! Especially, you Homie! You've hated me for years. :laugh:

Agree w/ you on Sugar Daddy, however. It's truly like a delicious fine wine.

[Villavic]

I think it's a joke. Ricky being Richard... And like Cool Water, they just threw it on a B side.

Did you mean Dashut? :confused: :laugh:

Cool Water sounds to me like a song that belongs on a Lindsey solo album, not a Fleetwood Mac one.

[HomerMcvie]

I think it's a joke. Ricky being Richard... And like Cool Water, they just threw it on a B side.

It's infectious to me and I see where it could have gone. There are much worse songs by FM. Go ahead hate me! I care not! Especially, you Homie! You've hated me for years. :laugh:

Agree w/ you on Sugar Daddy, however. It's truly like a delicious fine wine.

Thettle down, Nancy.

You know, I haven't thought of this for 40 years(the year I was born), but I once played Cool Water on the jukebox at Pizza Hut, and everyone(myself included) was all, "wtf is that?", and I never played it again. :lol:

[jbrownsjr]

Thettle down, Nancy.

You know, I haven't thought of this for 40 years(the year I was born), but I once played Cool Water on the jukebox at Pizza Hut, and everyone(myself included) was all, "wtf is that?", and I never played it again. :lol:

That's hilarious! Those people at Pizza slut must have lost their appetite.

Joni Mitchell does a version of that song and it's almost equally bad.

[Villavic]

I'm surprised Cool Water was available in a jukebox.

[HomerMcvie]

I'm surprised Cool Water was available in a jukebox.

It was the B side of.....fukc....... Gypsy?

[HomerMcvie]

That's hilarious! Those people at Pizza slut must have lost their appetite.

Joni Mitchell does a version of that song and it's almost equally bad.

I'm sure that I'm alone in this position, but I think that Joni is awful. She's the female Roger Daltry. Fingernails on a chalkboard...

[jbrownsjr]

I'm sure that I'm alone in this position, but I think that Joni is awful. She's the female Roger Daltry. Fingernails on a chalkboard...

You must have never listened to Chalk Mark In A Rainstorm!:laugh:

[WalkAThinLine.]

You must have never listened to Chalk Mark In A Rainstorm!:laugh:

I actually enjoy several tracks on that album. Her collaboration with Peter Gabriel on "My Secret Place" is among my favorites of hers.

[jbrownsjr]

I actually enjoy several tracks on that album. Her collaboration with Peter Gabriel on "My Secret Place" is among my favorites of hers.

She just released the "Joni's Jazz". That's my favorite period. Her talent, poetry, tunings, arrangements, and cast of musicians, guitar/piano, all so wonderful.

[Villavic]

I wonder why they didn't include demo/early versions of Everywhere in the Tango Deluxe.

I found some in YouTube, though this one seems to be the most "early" version. The others I found sound more like different mixes of the one we got on the album.

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