Questions for Lindsey on 12/5/2020

[lbfan]

Participants are limited to one question, submitted in advance (with the disclaimer he may not answer all questions submitted). What would your question be?

[HomerMcvie]

"Aren't you sorry now that you insisted in 1974 that you and $tevie were a package deal?"

[BLY]

“Don’t you wish you would have pushed to call the BuckMcVie album FLEETWOOD MAC “

[TrueFaith77]

You are of course a genius solo artist, a musical painter. But you are also a great collaborator. Would you consider working with an artist in a collaborative capacity on an entire album, similar to Johnny Marr working with Pet Shop Boys and Bryan Ferry? If so, with whom would you like to?

You have made great songs for movie soundtracks — is there a filmmaker with whom you would like to work? Ever thought of doing a silent film score a la Moroder’s Metropolis?

[elle]

Participants are limited to one question, submitted in advance (with the disclaimer he may not answer all questions submitted). What would your question be?

yay!! i was just gonna propose a thread like this and you are way ahead of me!

i might share question ideas from here in social media LB groups in case fans with QA want to pick / follow up on some of them. :nod:

[button-lip]

"Aren't you sorry now that you insisted in 1974 that you and $tevie were a package deal?"

He probably isn't. That's the sad part. And she knows it. That's why she keeps pushing. :nod:

[HomerMcvie]

He probably isn't. That's the sad part. And she knows it. That's why she keeps pushing. :nod:

It absolutely KILLS ME that he wants to go back.

[Macfan4life]

My question would be about his favorite project "Tusk."

Was the tracking purposely arranged so there was not an even flow? We debate this all the time here in the Ledge and even Richard could not shed any light. We know the songs themselves were not corporate music songs. But was the tracking arranged to purposely highlight this i.e. The Ledge being on the first side of the double album.

[David]

My question would be about his favorite project "Tusk."

Was the tracking purposely arranged so there was not an even flow? We debate this all the time here in the Ledge and even Richard could not shed any light. We know the songs themselves were not corporate music songs. But was the tracking arranged to purposely highlight this i.e. The Ledge being on the first side of the double album.Good question. I can sense some conversations in the track order with some of the tracks (like going from Not That Funny to Sisters of the Moon). I don’t doubt that the juxtaposition of some songs is intended to freak out us first-time listeners.

[Macfan4life]

Good question. I can sense some conversations in the track order with some of the tracks (like going from Not That Funny to Sisters of the Moon). I don’t doubt that the juxtaposition of some songs is intended to freak out us first-time listeners.
I wish I would have asked him this quickly during the meet and greet. Several years ago there was a big debate in this forum. Richard was even directly asked and he could not remember. Gosh was he so stoned he could not remember such a thing :eek:
The opening and closing track are very traditional but everything else seems shuffled. I only bring this up because there was an old article from the time Tusk was released that seemed to imply The Ledge was put early on side one to purposely freak out Warner Brothers executives. However, that could just be opinion. I just want a definite answer from the guy who would know.

[Villavic]

"Aren't you sorry now that you insisted in 1974 that you and $tevie were a package deal?"

Whether he should be sorry or not, I guess he would answer he's not.

[bombaysaffires]

Whether he should be sorry or not, I guess he would answer he's not.

On balance, and especially his bank balance, he would have to say no. :sorry:

I've been thinking lately that she may have gotten to the point where she believes that rather than him carrying her, that she has carried him, ie that she's been the main draw for FM shows and she's the bigger solo name (he had HER as a highlight apperance on his solo dvd, not vice-versa). Not saying I totally agree, but one gets the feeling that she has come to a point where she really really feels she does not need him for anything ever again, and maybe feels she hasn't needed him for anything for a long time (though the fact that she had to call him to salvage Soldier's Angel and who knows what other solo songs suggests otherwise). In that light, the most recent Mac tour would have cemented her belief.... they toured without him just fine (of course she had Chris and having someone besides just Stevie up front makes a Mac show, at least for me).

So sadly, if someone asked him if he'd work with her again, or help bail her out if she called him for help on a song....he'd say yes.

[sue]

On balance, and especially his bank balance, he would have to say no. :sorry:

I've been thinking lately that she may have gotten to the point where she believes that rather than him carrying her, that she has carried him, ie that she's been the main draw for FM shows and she's the bigger solo name (he had HER as a highlight apperance on his solo dvd, not vice-versa). Not saying I totally agree, but one gets the feeling that she has come to a point where she really really feels she does not need him for anything ever again, and maybe feels she hasn't needed him for anything for a long time (though the fact that she had to call him to salvage Soldier's Angel and who knows what other solo songs suggests otherwise). In that light, the most recent Mac tour would have cemented her belief.... they toured without him just fine (of course she had Chris and having someone besides just Stevie up front makes a Mac show, at least for me).

So sadly, if someone asked him if he'd work with her again, or help bail her out if she called him for help on a song....he'd say yes.

I agree with what you say, I think she does believe now that she doesn’t need him.
However I would like to see them perform (not tour particularly). But perform some of their original work.
Not with Fleetwood Mac, just Stevie....and not in a stupid quasi romantic crap way, but as two artists celebrating the clutch of work they share..
I think in a way he will go back, but I hope not...not to Fleetwood Mac.

[Nicks Fan]

I really hope no one asks dumb questions like what is was like recording Rumors of if he will go back should they ask etc. Focus on intelligent questions and don't waste time and ones we have heard before.

[aleuzzi]

What are the chances of a BuckVie round two?

[BLY]

I really hope no one asks dumb questions like what is was like recording Rumors of if he will go back should they ask etc. Focus on intelligent questions and don't waste time and ones we have heard before.

Amen to that. We only want the diehard fans to ask questions. All others please read Mick Fleetwood’s books and the linear notes from the box set releases for your questions that we have already heard over and over again.😎

[Villavic]

What are the chances of a BuckVie round two?

With John and Mick again??? :confused:

[David]

Amen to that. We only want the diehard fans to ask questions. All others please read Mick Fleetwood’s books and the linear notes from the box set releases for your questions that we have already heard over and over again.��
You’ve reminded me of all those years ago, listening to Rockline on live call-in radio, and all those clueless potheads got chosen to ask the questions — and their questions were invariably (I don’t mean largely or mostly, I mean invariably) asinine, brainless, slow-witted, fatuous, ludicrous, moronic, dumbass, and doltish. Used to really frustrate the rest of us, who actually knew something about the band, life, etc., and could ask a decent question.

Sometimes, I would listen to such programs when they had David Bowie or Paul Westerberg or David Byrne or Zappa, and I would wonder just why their fans asked questions that were so much more intelligent. I had to conclude that the Mac fan base was largely or mostly (but not invariably) a little slow. It sounds unwholesome and elitist, but I think the matter came down to the collective IQ differential. This was years ago, of course.

[Macfan4life]

You’ve reminded me of all those years ago, listening to Rockline on live call-in radio, and all those clueless potheads got chosen to ask the questions — and their questions were invariably (I don’t mean largely or mostly, I mean invariably) asinine, brainless, slow-witted, fatuous, ludicrous, moronic, dumbass, and doltish. Used to really frustrate the rest of us, who actually knew something about the band, life, etc., and could ask a decent question.

Sometimes, I would listen to such programs when they had David Bowie or Paul Westerberg or David Byrne or Zappa, and I would wonder just why their fans asked questions that were so much more intelligent. I had to conclude that the Mac fan base was largely or mostly (but not invariably) a little slow. It sounds unwholesome and elitist, but I think the matter came down to the collective IQ differential. This was years ago, of course.
You are so right. I will never forget when the Mac did Rockline to promote the greatest hits album in 1988. The final caller's question was "What do you guys think about advertising?" ******long silence***** Christine says, advertising? Well if you have a product its good to let people know about it.

Ok thank you , that's all the time we have for questions.

Good grief. That person stayed on the line for hours and gets the last question to ask the dumbest question of all time.

[kenzo]

...
their questions were invariably (I don’t mean largely or mostly, I mean invariably) asinine, brainless, slow-witted, fatuous, ludicrous, moronic, dumbass, and doltish.
...

Me: guess David already has a thesaurus, will have to come up with a different Christmas gift
:laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

Me: guess David already has a thesaurus, will have to come up with a different Christmas gift
:laugh:

I hereby nominate this post for post of the month! :lol::wavey:

[David]

I’m perhaps a tad overemphatic, rhetorically overenamoured, assertively excessive, syntactically supererogatory, and prominently and forcefully overinsistent. I really drive home my point. To the nth degree. It’s overkill. It’s too much.

[HomerMcvie]

I’m perhaps a tad overemphatic, rhetorically overenamoured, assertively excessive, syntactically supererogatory, and prominently and forcefully overinsistent. I really drive home my point. To the nth degree. It’s overkill. It’s too much.

You have your thesaurus, we all need a dictionary!

[elle]

a fellow fan was live-posting Q&A as it was going on ito Real Savage Like LB FB forum:


Ugh! Actually said he was considering a collaboration with Mick Fleetwood!

New album now targeted for end of summer 2021.

Advice to his 30 year old self: Always did the work in the band, but could have been more open to other band members.

Bleed to Love Her: about a person that was “window shopping” but had a lot of respect for her. No name mentioned.

Working hard on lyrics - looks up to Brian Wilson as a role model.

What songs would he listen to for solace: songs that inspired him in the past - Beatles, Brian Wilson.

How does he feel about being the soundtrack to people’s lives: has to reflect back to FM (solo stuff reaches fewer), art is to share and help people through difficult times - did a good job at that.

Thoughts about unreleased GOS (original) songs: puts things behind him once done and no real thought.

Biggest contribution to FM: saw a needed role, musical visionary, organizer and producer. Destiny with Rumours, held the line on what he needed to do for the band.

Thoughts on solo band members: near term, Neale, Brett, Jimmy (if available). 5-8 years - room for new directions.

Favorite songs on solo material since 2006: hard to single out. UTS album was very meaningful for him, married, kids- many things he could be in touch with.

Rumor to be part of Traveling Wilbury’s: No knowledge of Rumor. After George passed away, Olivia said they considered him. Might have happened if another happened.

Tusk question, any vindication about reverence now (versus 1979): yes, influential to young bands. Anti “label” and commercial success, did not want to fall into trap. Even back then, always felt like the right thing to have been done.

Complacency versus creativity, where did the conviction come from: saw the trappings in others

European tour with new album: talking about US, Europe and Australia

Favorite song on tour: So Afraid, Big Love (third song was acoustic, missed it)

Favorite venues: small venues (theaters). Isle of Mann with FM

Collaboration with the Killers: they reached out, not met before, but big fan of theirs. A one off thing, spent one afternoon playing solos. Like brothers, felt like family. Heard it on the radio “ that turned out good.”

Did health scare change his outlook on life or music : the last three years - separation from FM, deep irony of his dismissal and damage to legacy - something so minimal causing it. Then bypass surgery now pandemic - led him to realize without or with… See More

During pandemic: new album finished before pandemic. Some writing now, not as much as normally would, unsure why. Antenna up (humming things into voice mail). Something will kick in in coming year, cyclical thing.

Rock Away Blind inspiration: won’t play tonight. When married, relationship continues and things you have to accept. Song about acceptance in a relationship and relinquishment of control.

Instrumental versions of songs: haven’t thought about it, less inclined from a marketing standpoint - doesn’t want to recycle. Maybe other songs like Big Love.

[Storms123]

a fellow fan was live-posting Q&A as it was going on ito Real Savage Like LB FB forum:


Ugh! Actually said he was considering a collaboration with Mick Fleetwood!

New album now targeted for end of summer 2021.

Advice to his 30 year old self: Always did the work in the band, but could have been more open to other band members.

Bleed to Love Her: about a person that was “window shopping” but had a lot of respect for her. No name mentioned.

Working hard on lyrics - looks up to Brian Wilson as a role model.

What songs would he listen to for solace: songs that inspired him in the past - Beatles, Brian Wilson.

How does he feel about being the soundtrack to people’s lives: has to reflect back to FM (solo stuff reaches fewer), art is to share and help people through difficult times - did a good job at that.

Thoughts about unreleased GOS (original) songs: puts things behind him once done and no real thought.

Biggest contribution to FM: saw a needed role, musical visionary, organizer and producer. Destiny with Rumours, held the line on what he needed to do for the band.

Thoughts on solo band members: near term, Neale, Brett, Jimmy (if available). 5-8 years - room for new directions.

Favorite songs on solo material since 2006: hard to single out. UTS album was very meaningful for him, married, kids- many things he could be in touch with.

Rumor to be part of Traveling Wilbury’s: No knowledge of Rumor. After George passed away, Olivia said they considered him. Might have happened if another happened.

Tusk question, any vindication about reverence now (versus 1979): yes, influential to young bands. Anti “label” and commercial success, did not want to fall into trap. Even back then, always felt like the right thing to have been done.

Complacency versus creativity, where did the conviction come from: saw the trappings in others

European tour with new album: talking about US, Europe and Australia

Favorite song on tour: So Afraid, Big Love (third song was acoustic, missed it)

Favorite venues: small venues (theaters). Isle of Mann with FM

Collaboration with the Killers: they reached out, not met before, but big fan of theirs. A one off thing, spent one afternoon playing solos. Like brothers, felt like family. Heard it on the radio “ that turned out good.”

Did health scare change his outlook on life or music : the last three years - separation from FM, deep irony of his dismissal and damage to legacy - something so minimal causing it. Then bypass surgery now pandemic - led him to realize without or with… See More

During pandemic: new album finished before pandemic. Some writing now, not as much as normally would, unsure why. Antenna up (humming things into voice mail). Something will kick in in coming year, cyclical thing.

Rock Away Blind inspiration: won’t play tonight. When married, relationship continues and things you have to accept. Song about acceptance in a relationship and relinquishment of control.

Instrumental versions of songs: haven’t thought about it, less inclined from a marketing standpoint - doesn’t want to recycle. Maybe other songs like Big Love.




Thank you for this Elle. I had not heard of the Traveling Wilbury's rumor. That would have been awesome.

[michelej1]

You’ve reminded me of all those years ago, listening to Rockline on live call-in radio, and all those clueless potheads got chosen to ask the questions — and their questions were invariably (I don’t mean largely or mostly, I mean invariably) asinine, brainless, slow-witted, fatuous, ludicrous, moronic, dumbass, and doltish. Used to really frustrate the rest of us, who actually knew something about the band, life, etc., and could ask a decent question.

Sometimes, I would listen to such programs when they had David Bowie or Paul Westerberg or David Byrne or Zappa, and I would wonder just why their fans asked questions that were so much more intelligent. I had to conclude that the Mac fan base was largely or mostly (but not invariably) a little slow. It sounds unwholesome and elitist, but I think the matter came down to the collective IQ differential. This was years ago, of course.

That reminds me of when Richard was taking fan questions and they were all like, “Did Lindsey and Stevie kiss a lot when you lived with them.” I was absolutely mortified.

[michelej1]

I guess Lindsey dreamed about Elijah Cummings too and that gave him the Trouble intro.

[HomerMcvie]

That reminds me of when Richard was taking fan questions and they were all like, “Did Lindsey and Stevie kiss a lot when you lived with them.” I was absolutely mortified.

Wouldn't that be proof that Stevie still loves him? :lol:

[elle]

I guess Lindsey dreamed about Elijah Cummings too and that gave him the Trouble intro.

John Lewis you mean.

#goodtrouble

[SteveMacD]

I can’t imagine Jeff Lynn and Lindsey working well together in the studio, but I guess it could have worked.

[bombaysaffires]

Thoughts on solo band members: near term, Neale, Brett, Jimmy (if available). 5-8 years - room for new directions.

Did health scare change his outlook on life or music : the last three years - separation from FM, deep irony of his dismissal and damage to legacy - something so minimal causing it. Then bypass surgery now pandemic - led him to realize without or with… See More

During pandemic: new album finished before pandemic. Some writing now, not as much as normally would, unsure why. Antenna up (humming things into voice mail). Something will kick in in coming year, cyclical thing.


[/I]

5-8 years he'll be looking at age 80!! :eek:

What's the "See more"? was it a link to more of his answer to this question? Seems like it's incomplete :confused:

One would imagine he would be impacted by the lethargy and discombobulation caused by the pandemic like everyone else, which would make writing harder.:shrug:

[UnwindedDreams]

That's great to hear he still has a relationship with Neale. I met Neale in 2011 and was such a nice man. He actually told me not to get back surgery because they cut you up in your guts or something :laugh:

I remember when Neale shared a message to The Ledge after the UK SWS Tour was cancelled!

[lbfan]

5-8 years he'll be looking at age 80!! :eek:

What's the "See more"? was it a link to more of his answer to this question? Seems like it's incomplete :confused:


Conclusion of note: With or without music, family is what is really important.

[bombaysaffires]

Conclusion of note: With or without music, family is what is really important.

ah... thanks for that!!

[elle]

Someone who was at Q&A posted a video of the end of the Q&A when everyone is thanking Lindsey and yelling stuff like “release a single” and it’s so adorable. He smiles like a little boy and everyone is so happy. Definitely puts a smile on your face! ❤️

[Macfan4life]

John Lewis you mean.

#goodtrouble
Michelle is saying a joke in that.
I got it but some may not

At least that what I got out of it. She was being very clever or accidently clever ;)
Thanks for the rehash of the Q & A

[elle]

Michelle is saying a joke in that.
I got it but some may not

At least that what I got out of it. She was being very clever or accidently clever ;)

i don't get it.

i get the part re SN dreaming about civil rights leaders. but LB mentioned good trouble. not sure what else he said.

[Macfan4life]

i don't get it.

i get the part re SN dreaming about civil rights leaders. but LB mentioned good trouble. not sure what else he said.
I saw it as a joke because when John Lewis died, there were several idiot US Senators (Marco Rubio) and other congressmen who tweeted their condolences to Lewis but tweeted the photo of Cunningham. This caused quite a stir of course.
I took it that Michelle was taking a swipe at Stevie of her casual interest in things along the same path of people confusing Lewis with Cunningham. Maybe that was not her intent but Michelle is extremely clever so I expect it was making fun of Stevie and her relationship with the facts and casual interest in US history and civil rights leaders in her new song.

Here is one the articles that happened that day:
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/marco-rubio-tweets-photo-elijah-cummings-john-lewis/story?id=71861129

[elle]

I saw it as a joke because when John Lewis died, there were several idiot US Senators (Marco Rubio) and other congressmen who tweeted their condolences to Lewis but tweeted the photo of Cunningham. This caused quite a stir of course.
I took it that Michelle was taking a swipe at Stevie of her casual interest in things along the same path of people confusing Lewis with Cunningham.

Elijah Cummings. yes, i remember those idiotic tweets. and SN talking dreaming about civil rights leaders she doesn't name in her song. double joke maybe you are saying? lol y'all are too clever for me! :thumbsup:

Lindsey said good trouble but i was not sure whether he also said something that's a reminder of Rep Cummings that Michele referred to.

[Macfan4life]

Elijah Cummings. yes, i remember those idiotic tweets. and SN talking dreaming about civil rights leaders she doesn't name in her song. double joke maybe you are saying? lol y'all are too clever for me! :thumbsup:

Lindsey said good trouble but i was not sure whether he also said something that's a reminder of Rep Cummings that Michele referred to.
We will have to wait for Michelle for the official ruling. Like I said, she is very clever so I got the joke. But if it was by accident, she was accidently funny.

I am putting my money on it being an intentional joke ;)
Very clever btw

The phrase Good Trouble is exclusively linked to John Lewis. So no doubt what Lindsey meant. I take it Michelle was poking fun at Stevie and the stupidity of some invoking their "knowledge" of cultural references in the civil rights era.

[elle]

We will have to wait for Michelle for the official ruling. Like I said, she is very clever so I got the joke. But if it was by accident, she was accidently funny.

I am putting my money on it being an intentional joke ;)
Very clever btw

The phrase Good Trouble is exclusively linked to John Lewis. So no doubt what Lindsey meant. I take it Michelle was poking fun at Stevie and the stupidity of some invoking their "knowledge" of cultural references in the civil rights era.

Haha we overanalyzed / ran this one into the ground haven’t we?!

[elle]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">so much love and happiness here! <br><br>Lindsey Buckingham with fans, the very end of zoom Q&amp;A (before his livestream show last week) -<a href="https://t.co/5t9gNyhhy9">https://t.co/5t9gNyhhy9</a></p>&mdash; elle (@ellellew) <a href="https://twitter.com/ellellew/status/1337836681249103873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[michelej1]

Elijah Cummings. yes, i remember those idiotic tweets. and SN talking dreaming about civil rights leaders she doesn't name in her song. double joke maybe you are saying? lol y'all are too clever for me! :thumbsup:

Lindsey said good trouble but i was not sure whether he also said something that's a reminder of Rep Cummings that Michele referred to.

No I was just referring to good trouble.

[GypsyVisions]

I thought the questions were pretty good (nothing too cringe).

I was thinking about how Lindsey said he wasn’t writing a lot at the moment. I bet the interaction with his fans and the concert from home helps put him into that creative mindset. :)

[bombaysaffires]

I thought the questions were pretty good (nothing too cringe).

I was thinking about how Lindsey said he wasn’t writing a lot at the moment. I bet the interaction with his fans and the concert from home helps put him into that creative mindset. :)

you'd think too that he'd have a decent backlog of stuff......:shrug:

[anusha]

Re: good trouble

I think Lindsey was alluding to John Lewis' expression to introduce Trouble, not to equate himself with the great civil rights leaders, but to note that he had also thought of Trouble in a positive way. Lindsey was not trying to say he had shown anyone the way.

I'm glad to see him in good spirits. I wish he were not back in Mick's orbit or open to going back to FM, but I guess the heart wants what it wants. :distress:

[HomerMcvie]

Re: good trouble

I think Lindsey was alluding to John Lewis' expression to introduce Trouble, not to equate himself with the great civil rights leaders, but to note that he had also thought of Trouble in a positive way. Lindsey was not trying to say he had shown anyone the way.

I'm glad to see him in good spirits. I wish he were not back in Mick's orbit or open to going back to FM, but I guess the heart wants what it wants. :distress:

To go back after such public humiliation is truly an embarrassment. I can't believe that he wants to.

[lbfan]

To go back after such public humiliation is truly an embarrassment. I can't believe that he wants to.

To be clear, he mentioned a potential collaboration specifically with Mick, not FM. The general question (not mine, but I was on the Q&A) was about who he might or would like to collaborate with. He specifically mentioned Mick. It could be another “Visitor” type of album that Mick wants to do, or just Mick on a Lindsey solo track or two. As contemptible as they may be as human beings (I can only judge them by their actions), Mick and John are one of the best rhythm sections in rock and roll history. Lindsey’s songs (solo and with FM) benefit immensely with Mick and John on them.

[HomerMcvie]

To be clear, he mentioned a potential collaboration specifically with Mick, not FM. The general question (not mine, but I was on the Q&A) was about who he might or would like to collaborate with. He specifically mentioned Mick. It could be another “Visitor” type of album that Mick wants to do, or just Mick on a Lindsey solo track or two. As contemptible as they may be as human beings (I can only judge them by their actions), Mick and John are one of the best rhythm sections in rock and roll history. Lindsey’s songs (solo and with FM) benefit immensely with Mick and John on them.
Agreed. And I would certainly hope that would be the extent of their collaboration.

IF he ever went on stage and held hands with the old goat again, that would be completely disgusting. I mean, beyond words - DISGUSTING. I'd lose every ounce of respect I've always had for him.

[TrueFaith77]

I thought the questions were pretty good (nothing too cringe).

I was thinking about how Lindsey said he wasn’t writing a lot at the moment. I bet the interaction with his fans and the concert from home helps put him into that creative mindset. :)

Between the breakup, heart surgery, losing voice, and covid I would think he would have a LOT to write about actually

[anusha]

Sadly, I suspect that we will see more of Fleetwood Mac with Lindsey and Stevie in the future. FM will need a new hook for some future tour so they can make $$$$$$. And Brett mentioned that Lindsey is open to going back to FM, and now there's this opening of communication and possibly recording with Mick. I hope it doesn't happen.

Just think for a second how toxic a band has to be, and how f#%$ed up the situation is, for a sizable number of fans to hope they never get back together.

I'll be curious to see if Lindsey writes more about being trashed by FM -- it helped produce great music on OOTC.

[sodascouts]

To be clear, he mentioned a potential collaboration specifically with Mick, not FM. The general question (not mine, but I was on the Q&A) was about who he might or would like to collaborate with. He specifically mentioned Mick. It could be another “Visitor” type of album that Mick wants to do, or just Mick on a Lindsey solo track or two. As contemptible as they may be as human beings (I can only judge them by their actions), Mick and John are one of the best rhythm sections in rock and roll history. Lindsey’s songs (solo and with FM) benefit immensely with Mick and John on them.

That may be the case, but let's get real. Collaborating with Mick (and perhaps John) is a backdoor to getting back with Fleetwood Mac, and we all know it.

If he harbored any resentment about his treatment, it would be towards Stevie... AND MICK. Mick may have been manipulated by Stevie, but he took the lead in lying shamelessly to the press. It seems only logical that if he is open to forgiving one enough to collaborate with him, then he is open to forgiving the other enough to collaborate with her... and thus with both of them together.

And I know this is an unpopular opinion with Lindsey fans, but I would welcome it. I want Fleetwood Mac to end on a high, not the joke that was their last tour. I want Lindsey to have professional closure as well as personal closure by being a part of that high, even if it's just one show.

[lbfan]

And I know this is an unpopular opinion with Lindsey fans, but I would welcome it. I want Fleetwood Mac to end on a high, not the joke that was their last tour. I want Lindsey to have professional closure as well as personal closure by being a part of that high, even if it's just one show.

I agree with you. Lindsey will be forever associated with Fleetwood Mac, and he reaches more fans (old and new) while touring with FM than his solo tours. As he has repeatedly stated, the Big Machine (FM) feeds the Little Machine (solo). I think that is true financially (his solo tours likely break even at best), but creatively as well. For whatever reason, possibly the desire to create a lasting legacy, dealing with strained relationships within the band, now betrayal, seems to have fed Lindsey’s creative energy (e.g., Buckingham McVie). I am ok with him returning to FM as he sees fit. Even though it was rehearsed and “forced” in the past (like a Broadway play), I could do without the gestures of affection on stage. Like a spouse that has been betrayed, it seems Lindsey still loves the other four on some level. A return would not surprise me after the pandemic is under control.

[anusha]

I could see that point of view. But I don't know how much I would want to watch anymore, I guess. I suspected that the LB/SN dynamic was pretty bad from at least SYW now, so I wasn't taken in by the lovey-dovey banter and play-acting on some of the tours between then and now. It was at least plausible that it had some truth to it.

But now, watching that kind of thing now would make my stomach turn, really and truly. And watching him ham it up with Chris or Mick or John, given how they didn't reach out to him after his heart attack. It's a bit of live by the sword, die by the sword -- they made a lot of money and got a lot of fame based on the interpersonal chemistry and relationships, and now seeing how barren those relationships really are, it's hard to want to watch them fake their way through another tour just to make money. And I don't think I could be convinced it was genuine this time. And I don't think they/Stevie can help themselves -- there's just no way they would do a show where it was all business, like The Eagles.

The music is truly timeless (well, most of it), but seeing the sideshow may have run its course for me. Of course, ask me again when tickets go on sale and I'm wondering if I could just go and only look at Lindsey. :]

[HomerMcvie]

I could see that point of view. But I don't know how much I would want to watch anymore, I guess. I suspected that the LB/SN dynamic was pretty bad from at least SYW now, so I wasn't taken in by the lovey-dovey banter and play-acting on some of the tours between then and now. It was at least plausible that it had some truth to it.

But now, watching that kind of thing now would make my stomach turn, really and truly. And watching him ham it up with Chris or Mick or John, given how they didn't reach out to him after his heart attack. It's a bit of live by the sword, die by the sword -- they made a lot of money and got a lot of fame based on the interpersonal chemistry and relationships, and now seeing how barren those relationships really are, it's hard to want to watch them fake their way through another tour just to make money. And I don't think I could be convinced it was genuine this time. And I don't think they/Stevie can help themselves -- there's just no way they would do a show where it was all business, like The Eagles.

The music is truly timeless (well, most of it), but seeing the sideshow may have run its course for me. Of course, ask me again when tickets go on sale and I'm wondering if I could just go and only look at Lindsey. :]
We could get some horse blinders, and block old $tevie out.

I've always dreamed of going to a show wearing a "$tevie sucks" shirt or something. I'm sure her rabid fans would eat me alive.

[SteveMacD]

And I don't think they/Stevie can help themselves -- there's just no way they would do a show where it was all business, like The Eagles.
They did with when Billy and Rick were in the band and mostly with the last tour. But I don’t think it’s possible with Stevie and Lindsey, and my observation with Lindsey is that he’s too focused on growth, personal or artistic, to just be in the moment. Sadly, that “moment of healing and growth” is exactly why he’d go back.

[bombaysaffires]

And I know this is an unpopular opinion with Lindsey fans, but I would welcome it. I want Fleetwood Mac to end on a high, not the joke that was their last tour. I want Lindsey to have professional closure as well as personal closure by being a part of that high, even if it's just one show.

They have already ended. That joke tour WAS their end. Lindsey needs to get over it and accept it as well.

[elle]

If he harbored any resentment about his treatment, it would be towards Stevie... AND MICK. Mick may have been manipulated by Stevie, but he took the lead in lying shamelessly to the press. It seems only logical that if he is open to forgiving one enough to collaborate with him, then he is open to forgiving the other enough to collaborate with her... and thus with both of them together.

remember Lindsey considers Mick weak. he told that to several fans at meet & greets back in 2018. he said yes, Christine contacted him, and he thinks Mick wanted to also, but that Mick is weak and that he also thinks Mick is embarrassed by the whole thing. so he was forgiving Mick even back in 2018, while Mick was going around trashing him in the press.

when he talked to us about Stevie on that tour? he squarely placed the blame on her shoulders. it came from her. she orchestrated it. it was all her. very different.

Mick on the other hand was taking the lead in the press for that 2018-19 tour for several reasons, possibly biggest being that while Stevie became a complete boss behind the scenes by managing to go through with Lindsey firing, Mick wanted to make sure not to let her get away with one thing that she and her fans have been trying for a long time - that SN=FM. it was the same reason Mick jumped on the tiktok thing - to send the message Dreams is Fleetwood Mac, and he is Fleetwood in Fleetwood Mac. to not let Stevie steal the narrative.

[elle]

They have already ended. That joke tour WAS their end. Lindsey needs to get over it and accept it as well.

yep.

there is no growth and legacy building in another year long money-making nothing-new look-we-are-back-together tour. Lindsey can be telling to himself all the bs about legacy and closure to justify the money hunger that would be the only reason to do that. no growth no legacy building, pure raw money-making.

closure and legacy can be accomplished by one or 2 shows. to say - yes, the 5 are FM, that's us, this is our last show.

not the year long same-ole same-ole tour where most in general audience don't even know who is and isn't in the band.

[UnwindedDreams]

it was the same reason Mick jumped on the tiktok thing - to send the message Dreams is Fleetwood Mac, and he is Fleetwood in Fleetwood Mac. to not let Stevie steal the narrative.
Like when he jumped in the 2013 Fuse and March 2014 Today interviews... to get a word in the interview because Stevie was being nonsensical

I love how in the Today interview she says "Go head, you tell it Mick":laugh:

[anusha]

Both Stevie and Mick are very savvy about latching onto younger trends when it suits them. Remember how Stevie saw herself in Courtney Love. The Vanessa Carlton, but when they weren’t famous enough suddenly it’s Haim. It’s good marketing, that’s for sure.

I meant to say that a Rumours 5 lineup show couldn’t act like it’s all business, but the idea of Stevie and Lindsey doing some banter over Landslide if they let him back in makes me vomit in my mouth a little.

[UnwindedDreams]

Then Vanessa Carlton, but when they weren’t famous enough suddenly it’s Haim. It’s good marketing, that’s for sure.

I think she actually liked Vanessa's music and respected Vanessa who is a musician and not an entertainer vocalist. That's why I think they are close.

Vanessa opened Stevie's Gold Dust Tour. That was not a hot ticket tour. I was in an empty venue so Vanessa as opening act likely didn't help sales.

[anusha]

I don’t doubt that she connects to Vanessa as a musician and wants to help her do well. But it’s also true that Stevie is good at remaining relevant to current pop culture trends that help promote her own image, whether that’s artists like Haim, American Horror Story, Moonlight or RBG.

[bombaysaffires]

I think she actually liked Vanessa's music and respected Vanessa who is a musician and not an entertainer vocalist. That's why I think they are close.

Vanessa opened Stevie's Gold Dust Tour. That was not a hot ticket tour. I was in an empty venue so Vanessa as opening act likely didn't help sales.

She was asked to help promote Vanessa because they shared management or PR or some such.

Same reason she said she had Macy Gray on her album (TISL). Managers wanted cross-promotion. (In fact she said she'd originally wanted Sting to do the song with her, but got too intimidated to ask him).

Not sure what their behind-the-scenes connection with Haim might be.

Stevie is very good at telling stories and pretending, so I for one never put much stock in any of her relationships with younger artists. Look at all the coverage she got off of poor Harry Styles. Her Vogue (?) article which was nothing but her talking about him was f&**ing hilarious.... she really and truly doesn't get that he's fluid on the gender spectrum. She said something truly stupid about his Vogue cover (on which he wore-- was it a full on gown or just a big formal skirt?) It was him embracing his gender fluidity but Stevie, who I truly think still doesn't get even gay men let alone anything in-between, chooses to believe he did it just as a gimmick.. "Hey, if that's what you gotta do to get on the cover of Vogue, then good for him!" Doh. She doesn't really "know" him at all; I mean, who doesn't take a hint that squatting with your squad of sycophants I mean staff I mean friends in his house tearing apart his new album and telling him how he should rearrange all of it until the wee hours of the morning when he CLEARLY wanted you to leave so he could go to bed.... Stevie isn't aware of anyone but Stevie.

[elle]

in Q&A, Lindsey said that he might possibly collaborate with younger female singer - could this be a clue?


https://www.wsj.com/articles/favorite-songs-2020-playlist-bts-taylor-swift-11608375650?mod=e2twmag

Lindsey Buckingham (rock musician and former vocalist in Fleetwood Mac)
“Fire,” by Waxahatchee

“When I first heard ‘Fire’ on the radio, I was quite taken by the vocal performance—rough and raw, refined and tender all at once. [Singer-songwriter] Katie Crutchfield strikes me as an original, someone I’d love to work with should our paths ever cross.”

[elle]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had the pleasure of reviewing Lindsey Buckingham’s livestream event- from the VIP Q&amp;A session, to a complete walk through his setlist- check it all out on CultureSonar! 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LindseyBuckingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FleetwoodMac?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FleetwoodMac</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/guitar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#guitar</a><a href="https://t.co/WW8O2g6isn">https://t.co/WW8O2g6isn</a></p>&mdash; Stephanie (@hstephanie9) <a href="https://twitter.com/hstephanie9/status/1339616794357710848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://www.culturesonar.com/at-home-with-lindsey-buckingham/

“At Home with Lindsey Buckingham”

BY STEPHANIE HERNANDEZ
DECEMBER 17, 2020

lindsey buckingham
Editor’s Note: This is a review of a live stream event performed earlier this month by Lindsey Buckingham. It consisted of a Q&A ahead of the concert, then an intimate show performed from his home studio in L.A.

***

Question and Answer Session:

When can we expect new music, and where will you be touring?

The album that we will be releasing in the near future is something that has been waiting in the wings for about three years now. For now, we are talking about the United States, Europe, and Australia, which is more than I’ve ever done as a solo artist.

Future collaborations?

Maybe a duet album with a younger female artist, yet to be determined. Even Mick Fleetwood and I were talking about doing a project together, so who knows? There’s still lots of time.

Do you have a favorite song that you do live where you really like to “shred” it?

There are two kinds of shredding. I always love doing something like “Big Love” or “Never Going Back Again,” which represents the full orchestral style with just one instrument. Then there’s lead guitar shredding. I always love “I’m So Afraid.” Those three songs have been re-envisioned and re-engineered for the stage.

How did you create your guitar style?

I was completely self-taught, so there was nobody there to tell me that I had to use a pick. It comes down to the music I happened to be exposed to, but probably more importantly because I made my own way and made my own rules.

What was your biggest contribution to Fleetwood Mac?

I just saw what my role needed to be. They needed a musical visionary and leader, they needed someone who could organize, and produce. I somehow was able to hold the line with the role I needed to fulfill for the band.

[Recognizing the poetics of his lyrics, I asked if he had any inspirations that are writers, poets, or fellow lyricists?]

I would say my lyrics have become more poetic over time, they’re sort of Rorschach Tests, more open to interpretation, and that’s part of what poetry is, I think. Brian Wilson would probably be the biggest example of who I admire, not only for his incredible skill as a musical genius, but he was also a role model. He chose to subvert his level of success in order to follow his art. I’m glad you picked up on the lyrics because that’s something that I feel I’ve been able to bring along over time.

What songs do you listen to for solace?

I always go back to the Beatles albums or, again, some Brian Wilson, something that’s far above me. It’s something I find comforting.

Were you almost a Traveling Wilbury?

After George Harrison passed away, I ran into George’s wife, Olivia. She told me that they had considered me if they had made another album. Things just didn’t get to that point, but I’m touched – that’s an amazing group of guys.

Do you feel any vindication that the Tusk album is looked upon with greater reverence now than it was back in ‘79?

Yes, I do feel vindicated, and I have for some time. For many years now, a lot of young bands have not only appreciated the music on Tusk, but also the riskiness of it following something like Rumours– even when it didn’t sell 16 million albums.

On the separation from Fleetwood Mac:

I was sad to see it happen, not for me so much, but for the legacy of what we’d done. The irony of the fact that we’d gotten through so much for 43 years, that something so minimal could spark something like that to happen.

How do you feel about the fact that your art has become part of a profound memory for someone?

It takes the equation of time to be able to take stock of whether you’ve done your job as an artist properly. Yes, we’re still doing the same old songs, but we’re seeing three generations of people in the audience, to whom our body of work is making sense. That’s what art is for – it’s to share, enhance other people’s sense of possibility, and to hopefully help them through their difficult times. I think we did a pretty good job with that.

Related: “Lindsey Buckingham’s Top 10 Solo Songs”

The Show:

Switching between his acoustic, and his iconic Rick Turner Model 1-C-LB guitars, Buckingham played an incredible one-man-show, proving that he has fully recovered [from open-heart surgery in 2019] without a hit to his singing and playing abilities.

Buckingham began his set without introduction, jumping straight into “Bleed to Love Her.” Someone in the Q&A actually asked Lindsey who the song was about, hinting that the timeframe he would have written it was during Fleetwood Mac’s The Dance reunion in 1997. Of course, Buckingham’s answer left more questions than answers, but many fans tend to speculate that the song is about Stevie Nicks. With only his voice and his guitar, he was able to give a deeply personal rendition of the song.

Moving forward in his set, Lindsey said that the next song was about “being in trouble, but in a good way.” “Trouble” was Buckingham’s debut solo single, reaching #10 on the Billboard Charts in 1982. He provided an intense, stripped-back version which cut through the typical 1980s production on the album. A nice touch in his live version is the bluesy guitar riff that he plays in place of the background “ahhs,” that grace the studio version.

Following “Trouble,” Buckingham performed “Shut Us Down.” The song follows a country-folk guitar pattern, with Lindsey singing in a soft whisper. Contorting his hand in ways that didn’t even seem possible, he was able to showcase his proficiencies with a prolonged guitar performance. There were moments towards the end of the song, where he held sustained sonorous screams, making it hard to believe that he was recently in recovery from a vocal-chord-damaging bypass surgery.

Lindsey then performed a profoundly emotional version of “Never Going Back Again,” from the Rumours album. He moved his capo down by two frets from the original placement to compensate for his changing voice. It was no longer an upbeat folk song, instead, it has turned into a cathartic cry, adding “been down one time, / been down two times, / been down three times… never going back again.” Being down “three times” takes on greater meaning considering the three major things that have recently happened in his life: his separation from Fleetwood Mac, his emergency surgery, and the pandemic. Still, his musical abilities have transcended that adversity.

The next song in the set was “Go Insane,” opening ominously as Buckingham growled: “two kinds of people in this world, / winners, losers.” His solo guitar style completely reimagined the studio version of the song. Buckingham’s artful storytelling drew the virtual audience very close, and as the song was reaching a climax, the stream unexpectedly stopped for about 10 minutes, causing many fans to panic, and “go insane.”

When the stream finally reconnected, Lindsey remarked, “Oh well, that’s rock ‘n’ roll.”

Buckingham quickly recaptured the audience with the opening track of Tango in the Night, “Big Love.” This song perfectly highlights Buckingham’s talents as he is able to play an intricate melodic line while keeping the power in his voice throughout the entire song. Watching Buckingham’s performance of “Big Love,” it becomes clear why Fleetwood Mac had to replace him with not just one, but two guitarists

Lindsey opened the following song with an anecdote about its name: “I asked Stevie, ‘What do you think we oughta call it?’ and she said, ‘Why don’t you call it ‘Stephanie?’ That’s Stevie for you. This is ‘Stephanie.’” Written for the Buckingham Nicks album in 1973, “Stephanie” is beautiful, mellifluous, and reveals an early stage of Lindsey’s guitar style. The arpeggiated moves up and down the neck of the guitar, as well as the harmonic blend of notes, reveal Buckingham’s orchestral-minded sensibilities.

Following with “I’m So Afraid,” Lindsey brought us back to the beginning of his partnership with Fleetwood Mac, demonstrating what he brought to the band in his debut album with them. Buckingham was able to render his soul into his guitar and wear his heart on his sleeve not only through the raw vocals but also with his weepy, distorted guitar.

To close his concert, Lindsey performed everyone’s favorite breakup song, “Go Your Own Way.” Enhanced by a backing track, Buckingham played a classic rendition of the Fleetwood Mac hit.

The most unsettling part of the livestream experience is the inability to feel the energy of the crowd. There is no booming applause and no chanting for an encore. When the screen goes black, that’s our indication to “call it another lonely day.”

-Stephanie Hernandez

Image from “At Home with Lindsey Buckingham”

[bombaysaffires]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had the pleasure of reviewing Lindsey Buckingham’s livestream event- from the VIP Q&amp;A session, to a complete walk through his setlist- check it all out on CultureSonar! 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LindseyBuckingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FleetwoodMac?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FleetwoodMac</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/guitar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#guitar</a><a href="https://t.co/WW8O2g6isn">https://t.co/WW8O2g6isn</a></p>&mdash; Stephanie (@hstephanie9) <a href="https://twitter.com/hstephanie9/status/1339616794357710848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://www.culturesonar.com/at-home-with-lindsey-buckingham/

“At Home with Lindsey Buckingham”

BY STEPHANIE HERNANDEZ
DECEMBER 17, 2020

lindsey buckingham
Editor’s Note: This is a review of a live stream event performed earlier this month by Lindsey Buckingham. It consisted of a Q&A ahead of the concert, then an intimate show performed from his home studio in L.A.

***

Question and Answer Session:

When can we expect new music, and where will you be touring?

The album that we will be releasing in the near future is something that has been waiting in the wings for about three years now. For now, we are talking about the United States, Europe, and Australia, which is more than I’ve ever done as a solo artist.

Future collaborations?

Maybe a duet album with a younger female artist, yet to be determined. Even Mick Fleetwood and I were talking about doing a project together, so who knows? There’s still lots of time.

Do you have a favorite song that you do live where you really like to “shred” it?

There are two kinds of shredding. I always love doing something like “Big Love” or “Never Going Back Again,” which represents the full orchestral style with just one instrument. Then there’s lead guitar shredding. I always love “I’m So Afraid.” Those three songs have been re-envisioned and re-engineered for the stage.

How did you create your guitar style?

I was completely self-taught, so there was nobody there to tell me that I had to use a pick. It comes down to the music I happened to be exposed to, but probably more importantly because I made my own way and made my own rules.

What was your biggest contribution to Fleetwood Mac?

I just saw what my role needed to be. They needed a musical visionary and leader, they needed someone who could organize, and produce. I somehow was able to hold the line with the role I needed to fulfill for the band.

[Recognizing the poetics of his lyrics, I asked if he had any inspirations that are writers, poets, or fellow lyricists?]

I would say my lyrics have become more poetic over time, they’re sort of Rorschach Tests, more open to interpretation, and that’s part of what poetry is, I think. Brian Wilson would probably be the biggest example of who I admire, not only for his incredible skill as a musical genius, but he was also a role model. He chose to subvert his level of success in order to follow his art. I’m glad you picked up on the lyrics because that’s something that I feel I’ve been able to bring along over time.

What songs do you listen to for solace?

I always go back to the Beatles albums or, again, some Brian Wilson, something that’s far above me. It’s something I find comforting.

Were you almost a Traveling Wilbury?

After George Harrison passed away, I ran into George’s wife, Olivia. She told me that they had considered me if they had made another album. Things just didn’t get to that point, but I’m touched – that’s an amazing group of guys.

Do you feel any vindication that the Tusk album is looked upon with greater reverence now than it was back in ‘79?

Yes, I do feel vindicated, and I have for some time. For many years now, a lot of young bands have not only appreciated the music on Tusk, but also the riskiness of it following something like Rumours– even when it didn’t sell 16 million albums.

On the separation from Fleetwood Mac:

I was sad to see it happen, not for me so much, but for the legacy of what we’d done. The irony of the fact that we’d gotten through so much for 43 years, that something so minimal could spark something like that to happen.

How do you feel about the fact that your art has become part of a profound memory for someone?

It takes the equation of time to be able to take stock of whether you’ve done your job as an artist properly. Yes, we’re still doing the same old songs, but we’re seeing three generations of people in the audience, to whom our body of work is making sense. That’s what art is for – it’s to share, enhance other people’s sense of possibility, and to hopefully help them through their difficult times. I think we did a pretty good job with that.

Related: “Lindsey Buckingham’s Top 10 Solo Songs”

The Show:

Switching between his acoustic, and his iconic Rick Turner Model 1-C-LB guitars, Buckingham played an incredible one-man-show, proving that he has fully recovered [from open-heart surgery in 2019] without a hit to his singing and playing abilities.

Buckingham began his set without introduction, jumping straight into “Bleed to Love Her.” Someone in the Q&A actually asked Lindsey who the song was about, hinting that the timeframe he would have written it was during Fleetwood Mac’s The Dance reunion in 1997. Of course, Buckingham’s answer left more questions than answers, but many fans tend to speculate that the song is about Stevie Nicks. With only his voice and his guitar, he was able to give a deeply personal rendition of the song.

Moving forward in his set, Lindsey said that the next song was about “being in trouble, but in a good way.” “Trouble” was Buckingham’s debut solo single, reaching #10 on the Billboard Charts in 1982. He provided an intense, stripped-back version which cut through the typical 1980s production on the album. A nice touch in his live version is the bluesy guitar riff that he plays in place of the background “ahhs,” that grace the studio version.

Following “Trouble,” Buckingham performed “Shut Us Down.” The song follows a country-folk guitar pattern, with Lindsey singing in a soft whisper. Contorting his hand in ways that didn’t even seem possible, he was able to showcase his proficiencies with a prolonged guitar performance. There were moments towards the end of the song, where he held sustained sonorous screams, making it hard to believe that he was recently in recovery from a vocal-chord-damaging bypass surgery.

Lindsey then performed a profoundly emotional version of “Never Going Back Again,” from the Rumours album. He moved his capo down by two frets from the original placement to compensate for his changing voice. It was no longer an upbeat folk song, instead, it has turned into a cathartic cry, adding “been down one time, / been down two times, / been down three times… never going back again.” Being down “three times” takes on greater meaning considering the three major things that have recently happened in his life: his separation from Fleetwood Mac, his emergency surgery, and the pandemic. Still, his musical abilities have transcended that adversity.

The next song in the set was “Go Insane,” opening ominously as Buckingham growled: “two kinds of people in this world, / winners, losers.” His solo guitar style completely reimagined the studio version of the song. Buckingham’s artful storytelling drew the virtual audience very close, and as the song was reaching a climax, the stream unexpectedly stopped for about 10 minutes, causing many fans to panic, and “go insane.”

When the stream finally reconnected, Lindsey remarked, “Oh well, that’s rock ‘n’ roll.”

Buckingham quickly recaptured the audience with the opening track of Tango in the Night, “Big Love.” This song perfectly highlights Buckingham’s talents as he is able to play an intricate melodic line while keeping the power in his voice throughout the entire song. Watching Buckingham’s performance of “Big Love,” it becomes clear why Fleetwood Mac had to replace him with not just one, but two guitarists

Lindsey opened the following song with an anecdote about its name: “I asked Stevie, ‘What do you think we oughta call it?’ and she said, ‘Why don’t you call it ‘Stephanie?’ That’s Stevie for you. This is ‘Stephanie.’” Written for the Buckingham Nicks album in 1973, “Stephanie” is beautiful, mellifluous, and reveals an early stage of Lindsey’s guitar style. The arpeggiated moves up and down the neck of the guitar, as well as the harmonic blend of notes, reveal Buckingham’s orchestral-minded sensibilities.

Following with “I’m So Afraid,” Lindsey brought us back to the beginning of his partnership with Fleetwood Mac, demonstrating what he brought to the band in his debut album with them. Buckingham was able to render his soul into his guitar and wear his heart on his sleeve not only through the raw vocals but also with his weepy, distorted guitar.

To close his concert, Lindsey performed everyone’s favorite breakup song, “Go Your Own Way.” Enhanced by a backing track, Buckingham played a classic rendition of the Fleetwood Mac hit.

The most unsettling part of the livestream experience is the inability to feel the energy of the crowd. There is no booming applause and no chanting for an encore. When the screen goes black, that’s our indication to “call it another lonely day.”

-Stephanie Hernandez

Image from “At Home with Lindsey Buckingham”


I recall him recently saying that Bleed to Love Her was about someone (a woman) who was just "window shopping" which I took as looking around, maybe flirting, but not really necessarily looking for a real relationship.:shrug: Or did he not say it in this livestream and I read it in one of his recent interviews??

[elle]

I recall him recently saying that Bleed to Love Her was about someone (a woman) who was just "window shopping" which I took as looking around, maybe flirting, but not really necessarily looking for a real relationship.:shrug: Or did he not say it in this livestream and I read it in one of his recent interviews??

yeah he did say oit in livestream, it was VERY obvious from his answer that Bleed to Love Her is about Anne Heche.

he also gave somewhat a similar answer about window shopping life when he talked about Down on Rodeo. #CanYouHearMeAnnie

[bombaysaffires]

yeah he did say oit in livestream, it was VERY obvious from his answer that Bleed to Love Her is about Anne Heche.

he also gave somewhat a similar answer about window shopping life when he talked about Down on Rodeo. #CanYouHearMeAnnie

Yes, this is EXACTLY who I thought of!!:lol:

Although I gotta be honest, I've never looked at her and thought, "Now THAT'S a woman guys would kill to be with" But, what do I know??

[michelej1]

Yes, this is EXACTLY who I thought of!!:lol:

Although I gotta be honest, I've never looked at her and thought, "Now THAT'S a woman guys would kill to be with" But, what do I know??

She’s extremely annoying. But I guess Lindsey likes them that way.