Creating the Worst Possible Setlist [Archive]

WalkAThinLine.

10-26-2023, 09:36 PM

A year ago, users on the Radiohead subreddit worked together to create the worst possible setlist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ1SThsPMVo). To my understanding, we have not done anything like this, so it would be worthwhile to partake in this thought experiment.

There are several factors that go into picking a horrible setlist. Some features that we should be aiming for include:

Unpopular songs that neither fans or the general public would have any interest in hearing
Jarring transitions between songs
Songs that the selected lineup would have great difficulty in performing.

For this ungodly performance, I will be assuming that Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks are assembling for one miserable final show.

1) When I See You Again - Start off the set on a low note.

2) World Turning (but only the vest solo)

3) Stevie Nicks' long-winded "Gypsy" preamble

4) Lizard People

5) Never Going Back Again (but at 30 BPM)

6) Only Over You (but poorly sung by Stevie Nicks)

7) Born Enchanter (but poorly sung by Lindsey Buckingham)

8) Say You Will (forced audience sing-along)

9) Did You Ever Love Me (Mick Fleetwood and John McVie go to the front of the stage to perform a steel drum duet)

10) Lindsey Buckingham compares Fleetwood Mac to movie making

11) These Strange Times (Stevie Nicks bravely tackles Bekka Bramlett and Lucy Fleetwood's backing vocals)

12) Lindsey Buckingham compares his solo work to painting

13) Songbird (but it's a highly processed rendition on the Fairlight CMI)

14) Thoughts on a Grey Day (demonically recited in unison by Mick, John, Lindsey, Stevie)

15) Oh Diane

If you have any suggestions to make this worse, let me know. I'm also interested to see what horrible setlist you all come up with

HomerMcvie

10-26-2023, 09:47 PM

You forgot Mick the Screecher.

aleuzzi

10-26-2023, 11:02 PM

Haha! This is fun. Here’s my set list.

Sisters of the Moon: dropped two keys and half-speed

Skies the Limit

Welcome to the Room…Sara

Empire State (acoustic solo and vocal)

When I See You Again

Mystified —twelve minute extended version

Easy Come Easy Go

What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You

Oh Diane

Bermuda Triangle (sung by Stevie)

World Turning (sung solely by Stevie)

Never Going Back Again—slower and shoutier than ever before

I Don’t Wanna Know—sung by Christine and John

Rhiannon—Stevie at the piano

What Makes You Think You’re the One—Lindsey on Kleenex boxes

Never Make Me Cry—accompanied by the Trojan Marching Band

DownOnRodeo

10-27-2023, 01:15 AM

3) Stevie Nicks' long-winded "Gypsy" preamble

4) Lizard People

Haha, I love that we get the Gypsy preamble but no Gypsy, just straight into Lizard People instead.

5) Never Going Back Again (but at 30 BPM)
Sadly a new low speed record has already been shattered (see Will Ferrell charity concert).

11) These Strange Times (Stevie Nicks bravely tackles Bekka Bramlett and Lucy Fleetwood's backing vocals)
:lol:

What would you call this tour? A Non-Sequitir Soiree with Fleetwood Mac? The Show Should Not Go On tour?

Oh Diane would probably be a highlight after all that, by the way.
And I would happily sit through a live version of WISYA. Well, twenty-five years ago, maybe. When at least there was a dream left...

blinker12

10-27-2023, 07:59 AM

Ha! I would actually pay good money to see this show simply because it would be so different from the same old, same old!

Love the initial set list. I would replace “Oh Diane” with “Come” - the worst Lindsey song in the Mac catalog and a fittingly dreary bookend to “WISYA.”

WalkAThinLine.

10-27-2023, 08:07 AM

You forgot Mick the Screecher.

This would be the encore

WalkAThinLine.

10-27-2023, 08:11 AM

Sisters of the Moon: dropped two keys and half-speed

Skies the Limit

Welcome to the Room…Sara

Empire State (acoustic solo and vocal)

When I See You Again

Mystified —twelve minute extended version

Easy Come Easy Go

What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You

Oh Diane

Bermuda Triangle (sung by Stevie)

World Turning (sung solely by Stevie)

Never Going Back Again—slower and shoutier than ever before

I Don’t Wanna Know—sung by Christine and John

Rhiannon—Stevie at the piano

What Makes You Think You’re the One—Lindsey on Kleenex boxes

Never Make Me Cry—accompanied by the Trojan Marching Band

This is an equally wonderful/horrible setlist. "What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You", the 12 minute extended mix of "Mystified" and "Never Make Me Cry" (accompanied by the Trojan Marching Band) are particularly unwelcome additions. I would also enjoy Lindsey's rendition of "What Makes You Think You're the One?" on Kleenex boxes.

What would you call this tour? A Non-Sequitir Soiree with Fleetwood Mac? The Show Should Not Go On tour?

Those are both great options. Perhaps the When I Never See You Again tour

HomerMcvie

10-27-2023, 08:51 AM

I would replace “Oh Diane” with “Come” - the worst Lindsey song in the Mac catalog and a fittingly dreary bookend to “WISYA.”

Thank you! Come IS the worst Lindsey song, by far.

aleuzzi

10-27-2023, 09:35 AM

Thank you! Come IS the worst Lindsey song, by far.

Oh, yeah! I forgot about that. And Silver Girl.

aleuzzi

10-27-2023, 09:37 AM

This is an equally wonderful/horrible setlist. "What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You", the 12 minute extended mix of "Mystified" and "Never Make Me Cry" (accompanied by the Trojan Marching Band) are particularly unwelcome additions. I would also enjoy Lindsey's rendition of "What Makes You Think You're the One?" on Kleenex boxes.

Those are both great options. Perhaps the When I Never See You Again tour

Don’t know why it says DownOnRodeo posted that set list since I did. Very strange.

HomerMcvie

10-27-2023, 09:39 AM

Oh, yeah! I forgot about that. And Silver Girl.

Stevie has so many songs that drone on, it's easy to forget.

aleuzzi

10-27-2023, 09:46 AM

Stevie has so many songs that drone on, it's easy to forget.

We need ALL the verses. Don’t we? I mean, you eliminate a verse and it’s a whole chapter from her life. Her terribly exciting, unique life.

HomerMcvie

10-27-2023, 09:52 AM

We need ALL the verses. Don’t we? I mean, you eliminate a verse and it’s a whole chapter from her life. Her terribly exciting, unique life.

$he's not going to be happy, if you take out one of her verses about being in the Army.

aleuzzi

10-27-2023, 09:55 AM

$he's not going to be happy, if you take out one of her verses about being in the Army.

And the one about the pact. The pact!

HomerMcvie

10-27-2023, 10:11 AM

And the one about the pact. The pact!

$he's impacted! :D

jbrownsjr

10-27-2023, 10:53 AM

bwboy

10-27-2023, 11:08 AM

The Bang Bang set (featuring just noises songs):

Not That Funny
Come
Walk a Thin Line
What Makes You Think You’re the One
The Ledge
Any ‘song’ by Mick

The Pity Party set (whiny songs):

When I See You Again
Only Over You
Goodbye Baby
Hold Me
Never Going Back Again

The Circus set (upbeat/downbeat songs with crazy, annoying sound effects:

Paper Doll
Make Me a Mask
Skies the Limit
Welcome to the Room Sara
Oh Diane
Empire State

HomerMcvie

10-27-2023, 12:17 PM

Okay, here goes...

Come
The Second Time
Warm Ways
Not That Funny- 30 minute version
When I See You Again
Oh Daddy
Storms
Mick The Screecher
BIG LOVE ACOUSTIC
Beautiful Child
Freedom
Murrow
Silver Girl
Say You Will
Oh Diane
Illume

BigAl84

10-27-2023, 12:20 PM

the neutered Rhiannon we've had to deal with since '97 is at the top of my list lololol.

HomerMcvie

10-27-2023, 12:22 PM

the neutered Rhiannon we've had to deal with since '97 is at the top of my list lololol.

I miss the Mirage version!

FuzzyPlum

10-27-2023, 12:27 PM

It’s amazing how one persons ‘nightmare’ setlist inclusions can be another persons dream.
Personally I’d love to have had a set that included….
Welcome to the Room…Sara
Bermuda Triangle (sung by Stevie)
What Makes You Think You’re the One? (Lindsey playing Kleenex boxes)
Mystified….any version (this could have been a killer inclusion with Lindsey’s solo)
When I See You Again (could have made a lovely alternative closer)
Oh Diane (acoustic…as a much needed alternative to Big Love/NGBA)
Paper Doll
Come

My nightmare set would include….
Dreams (yawn)
Big Love….acoustic (yawn)
Never Going Back Again….snails pace version (yawn)
Raspberry Beret (Stevie tribute to Prince)
Learning to Fly (Stevie tribute to Tom Petty)
Teen Beat
These Strange Times
Songbird (Stevie tribute to Christine with Stevie vocals/piano)
No Questions Asked

Macfan4life

10-27-2023, 12:44 PM

bwboy

10-27-2023, 01:24 PM

Okay, here goes...

The Second Time

Oh yes, I would definitely add The Second Time to my nightmare list… under the Pity/Whiny category.

bwboy

10-27-2023, 01:29 PM

This is a difficult thread for me for 2 reasons. Any of these songs on anyone's list would mean these 5 are back performing on stage. I would do anything to have Chris back so she can play on any of my least favorite Mac songs and I would be in awe. Lastly is most of everyone's least favorites are mostly hidden songs the band would never even think about performing in front of an audience. For that reason alone it would be so interesting that I would be at the edge of my seat. After all the same songs they perform live again and again, the worst setlist would be awesome just for the variety. It would be so interesting to hear any of those least favorites performed live. Yes, I would love to hear Welcome To The Room Sara, and Whatsamata baby live instead of Dreams and Rhiannon for the millionth time.

I agree with you- even though we’re all naming songs we think we’d never want to hear live, we would all probably enjoy the experience. Oh Daddy is one of my least favorite Christine songs, but it sounded good when she sang it on the Dance tour.

I mentioned a couple of songs that I actually like quite a bit and would truly like to have heard live- Skies the Limit, What Makes You Think You’re the One, Paper Doll, for examples, but I think they might be difficult now. And I was including songs by Christine even though she’s passed. Since we know this thread isn’t reality based, I just took that as an excuse to include her as well.

jbrownsjr

10-27-2023, 01:54 PM

Here's mine.

Stevie playing piano and singing for 2 hours.

HomerMcvie

10-27-2023, 02:12 PM

Here's mine.

Stevie playing piano and singing for 2 hours.

Oh come on....everyone knows she's the most talented member!!!

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

jbrownsjr

10-27-2023, 02:23 PM

Oh come on....everyone knows she's the most talented member!!!

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

Most people think that because she's a draw. There are less talented people that draw wayyyy more then Stevie Nicks. But, you knew that already.

David

10-27-2023, 04:25 PM

Here's mine.

Stevie playing piano and singing for 2 hours.

That’s beyond nightmare, and into terrorism. Still, a nightmare set needs Stevie solo at a piano for about fifteen minutes. Maybe a lengthy reverse medley of Dreams going into Outside the Rain, followed by At the Fair and Desert Angel and Don’t Treat Me Like a Stranger (with Stevie gazing longingly at Lindsey), all strung together in the same key on the piano.

And how about putting Stevie on lead vocal for a rousing, full-band version of I’m a Road Runner? Really crank up the horns, too, courtesy of the Trojans.

I’m also thinking of a set-closer of Stevie, Lindsey, and Rick Vito all dressed in rhinestone cowboy garb (Rick in his signature playing-card jacket), tearing it up on an extended, boisterous Blood on the Floor. Waddy on steel string. Close out the performance with the filtered-in stench of cheap bar whiskey in the arena, and send folks home happy and dazed.

Macfan4life

10-27-2023, 04:46 PM

Here's mine.

Stevie playing piano and singing for 2 hours.
She plays Rhiannon for 2 hours non-stop
You still cry out for her
Dont choo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHnG6eajH3Q

:lol:

WalkAThinLine.

10-27-2023, 05:21 PM

Don’t know why it says DownOnRodeo posted that set list since I did. Very strange.

My apologies. I believe the issue has been fixed

DownOnRodeo

10-27-2023, 05:37 PM

She plays Rhiannon for 2 hours non-stop
You still cry out for her

And when she finishes at the 2 hour mark, Lindsey is still only into the second verse of NGBA on his side of the stage. (Because, since it's the absolute worst setlist, we may as well have them playing different songs at the same time.)

DownOnRodeo

10-27-2023, 05:42 PM

Don’t know why it says DownOnRodeo posted that set list since I did.

Don't worry, Tony. No one would believe a "worst set list" by me would include such delicious Lindsey album fare as Empire State and Oh Diane!

aleuzzi

10-28-2023, 12:05 AM

Don't worry, Tony. No one would believe a "worst set list" by me would include such delicious Lindsey album fare as Empire State and Oh Diane!

I wasn’t worried but curious—how could that even happen?

DownOnRodeo

10-28-2023, 12:22 AM

I wasn’t worried but curious—how could that even happen?

Because OP was quoting two different users, so they had to manually create a quote hypertext (?) for one of us. I do that often myself.

WalkAThinLine.

10-28-2023, 11:42 AM

I wasn’t worried but curious—how could that even happen?

I was responding to several people in one post and attributed a setlist to the wrong person. The issue has been fixed.

jmn3

10-28-2023, 01:46 PM

Well, I’m not going to include Chris in this so let’s just pretend S&L are the only ones singing…

When I See You Again
Empire State
Welcome to the Room, Sara
Only Over You (Stevie)
GYPSY INTRO STORY
Gypsy (Stevie alone with a piano)
GYPSY FOLLOW UP STORY
Never Going Back Again (.5 bpm of the last show, it takes 11 minutes)
Landslide (Stevie and Waddy. Lindsey plays Chris’s piano parts)
Big Love (slowed tempo, similar vibe as NGBA)
Say You Love Me (a la 2009)
I’m So Afraid (no solo, just Lindsey with an acoustic)
Family Man
Silver Girl
Come
Go Your Own Way (lowered three more keys)
Warm Ways (Lindsey whispering, Stevie on keys)
Free Fallin’
TOM PETTY STORY
Songbird (Stevie on vocals, Mick on a drum, Sheryl Crow on piano)

aleuzzi

10-28-2023, 02:51 PM

Because OP was quoting two different users, so they had to manually create a quote hypertext (?) for one of us. I do that often myself.

Oh, ok. I think I understand :)

aleuzzi

10-28-2023, 02:52 PM

I was responding to several people in one post and attributed a setlist to the wrong person. The issue has been fixed.

Thanks for the explanation. I honestly thought it was the actual software for the site spitting out wrong info.

WatchChain

10-28-2023, 09:12 PM

The On with the Show Final Farewell Tour 2024

Lineup - Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, and Sheryl Crow (replacing Christine as promised)

Monday Morning
The Chain
Dreams

-(10 minute Stevie welcome speech introducing her "best friend in the whole world" Sheryl Crow joining the band on Chris' songs, let's get this party started!)

Say You Love Me (Sheryl Lead)
Sheryl's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Trophy Presentation
Just Crazy Love (Sheryl Lead)
Come (solo acoustic)
Everybody Finds Out
Not That Funny
Isn't It Midnight (Sheryl Lead)
Strong Enough to Be My Man (Stevie/Sheryl Duet)
All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun (Sheryl Solo)
Holiday Road
Tusk (Sheryl on accordion)
Rhiannon (slow version with Sheryl on piano)
Say Goodbye (with long Lindsey speech for healing and forgiveness)
Landslide (dedicated to Stevie's Barbie Doll)
Stand Back/Barbie Girl Medley
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You (dedicated to Sheryl, best friend in the whole world with drinking fountain montage)
Big Love
Murrow Turning Over in His Grave
Everywhere/Soak up the Sun (Sheryl on Lead)
World Turning (with 15-minute Mick drum vest solo)
Welcome to the Room Sara
Go Your Own Way
10 minute Stevie speech about Christine - other best friend in the whole world)

Encore 1
Songbird (Sheryl on vocals and piano, Stevie on Maracas)

Encore 2
Don't Do Me Like That (Tom Petty Tribute, best male friend in the whole world speech)

Villavic

10-29-2023, 02:25 AM

Ha! I would actually pay good money to see this show simply because it would be so different from the same old, same old!

”

Yes, it would be interesting to see.

bwboy

10-29-2023, 07:24 AM

Macfan4life

10-29-2023, 09:35 AM

I noticed several songs were chosen that were never performed live before, and that we think would sound awful based on how much we dislike the recorded song. That’s different, I think, from songs that FM have performed live that now sound awful. I have three examples; Never Going Back Again- a truly beautiful song that, in some misguided sense of passion I guess, Lindsey has unfortunately turned into a caricature of a song. Gypsy- part of it may be Stevie isn’t capable of singing it as well anymore, but what she’s done to compensate instead makes it even worse. A shadow of the song it used to be live, or is on the recording. Big Love is another example- I like the recorded version a lot, but the way it is performed live makes it a completely different song. Imagine Dragons played Big Love at MusisCares years ago, and it was awesome. If Imagine Dragons can do it justice, surely FM could!

What songs do you think FM performed poorly in the past, due to the arrangement or age or whatever?
I don't think the band performed any songs poorly in the past. That was the beauty of the band. They were a different animal in concert. Big Love during the Dance was mind blowing. We never heard any version of the song live before and Lindsey's take was really good. In the last few tours with him, it was one of least favorite songs they performed.
I think we all like the older live versions of Over My Head and Rhiannon. Even Say You Love Me had a quicker tempo compared to the album. I love the almost country version of Gypsy on the Mirage tour. Eyes of the World was so much better in concert as was Over and Over. The issue I have was when technology made it easier for the band to sound like the album versions of the songs. Everything post 1997. I much prefer Little Lies in 1987 and 1990 compared to when Lindsey came back. I love his rocking ending he put on the song but I love those loud keyboards at the beginning and the song was bouncier compared to when Lindsey came back. Sisters of the Moon was better than the album on the Tusk and Mirage tour. But with OWTS it was horrible. It was neutered and Stevie could not do the song justice vocally either.
I never cared for any version of World Turning Live. I hate to say it but I think unconsciously Stevie ruins it. No live version has the magic of the album.

WalkAThinLine.

10-29-2023, 12:25 PM

I noticed several songs were chosen that were never performed live before, and that we think would sound awful based on how much we dislike the recorded song. That’s different, I think, from songs that FM have performed live that now sound awful. I have three examples; Never Going Back Again- a truly beautiful song that, in some misguided sense of passion I guess, Lindsey has unfortunately turned into a caricature of a song. Gypsy- part of it may be Stevie isn’t capable of singing it as well anymore, but what she’s done to compensate instead makes it even worse. A shadow of the song it used to be live, or is on the recording. Big Love is another example- I like the recorded version a lot, but the way it is performed live makes it a completely different song. Imagine Dragons played Big Love at MusisCares years ago, and it was awesome. If Imagine Dragons can do it justice, surely FM could!

What songs do you think FM performed poorly in the past, due to the arrangement or age or whatever?

I actually like some of the songs that I included on my list. The selections that I made were more targeted at novelty songs like "Lizard People" and "Did You Ever Love Me", both of which I adore. It's certainly possible that there are certain songs that would surprisingly translate well live, but at this current juncture, that list is dwindling given that Lindsey's and Stevie's voices are deteriorating in quality. The studio version of "Sisters of the Moon" is terrific and the live versions found on the Tusk and Mirage tour are almost as good, but the quality absolutely tanked by the 2013 tour and On With the Show. I still enjoy the acoustic rendition of "Big Love" but would welcome a rendition that's more faithful to the studio recording.

As for other songs that FM has performed poorly in the past, I wasn't a fan of "Not That Funny" on their 2013 tour or even their original Tusk tour, but I love the studio version. "Hold Me" doesn't translate perfectly live, but it wasn't performed poorly. I don't understand why Fleetwood Mac kept "Blue Letter" in their live set up until 1990. In my opinion, that was a wasted slot.

Macfan4life

10-29-2023, 12:56 PM

I actually like some of the songs that I included on my list. The selections that I made were more targeted at novelty songs like "Lizard People" and "Did You Ever Love Me", both of which I adore. It's certainly possible that there are certain songs that would surprisingly translate well live, but at this current juncture, that list is dwindling given that Lindsey's and Stevie's voices are deteriorating in quality. The studio version of "Sisters of the Moon" is terrific and the live versions found on the Tusk and Mirage tour are almost as good, but the quality absolutely tanked by the 2013 tour and On With the Show. I still enjoy the acoustic rendition of "Big Love" but would welcome a rendition that's more faithful to the studio recording.

As for other songs that FM has performed poorly in the past, I wasn't a fan of "Not That Funny" on their 2013 tour or even their original Tusk tour, but I love the studio version. "Hold Me" doesn't translate perfectly live, but it wasn't performed poorly. I don't understand why Fleetwood Mac kept "Blue Letter" in their live set up until 1990. In my opinion, that was a wasted slot.
The best part of Not That Funny live was Chris's honky tonk piano playing. It also made for some great visuals during the Mirage show. But on the Dance, I dont think Chris played on Not That Funny. The real piano was sort of retired after 1987 :(

WatchChain

10-29-2023, 01:12 PM

The studio version of "Sisters of the Moon" is terrific and the live versions found on the Tusk and Mirage tour are almost as good, but the quality absolutely tanked by the 2013 tour and On With the Show.

By the 2013 and 2015 tours, pre-recorded backing tracks were being used in most live concerts by classic rock acts.

Those live versions of "Sisters of the Moon" were basically Stevie doing karaoke to a pre-recorded track. This is a perfect example of how pre-recorded backing tracks have ruined the live music industry. No spontaneity.

Macfan4life

10-29-2023, 01:54 PM

By the 2013 and 2015 tours, pre-recorded backing tracks were being used in most live concerts by classic rock acts.

Those live versions of "Sisters of the Moon" were basically Stevie doing karaoke to a pre-recorded track. This is a perfect example of how pre-recorded backing tracks have ruined the live music industry. No spontaneity.
I dont think Sisters OWTS had any pre-recorded vocal tracks. Stevie stayed in her lane and gave a very muted performance. It could have used some pre-recorded tracks. Maybe the backing vocals were piped in but we are not used to a flat sisters but that is what we got.

bwboy

10-29-2023, 02:22 PM

It's certainly possible that there are certain songs that would surprisingly translate well live, but at this current juncture, that list is dwindling given that Lindsey's and Stevie's voices are deteriorating in quality. The studio version of "Sisters of the Moon" is terrific and the live versions found on the Tusk and Mirage tour are almost as good, but the quality absolutely tanked by the 2013 tour and On With the Show.

I don't understand why Fleetwood Mac kept "Blue Letter" in their live set up until 1990. In my opinion, that was a wasted slot.

That is very true and unfortunate about their voices. They’ve certainly performed very well for a very long time, considering everything.

As for why they kept Blue Letter in the set for so long, well I have a few theories. First, it sounds like a FM song, musically and lyrically. I always assumed Lindsey wrote it when I first heard it. Second, I suspect they all liked performing it. Third, it’s a quick song, basically 3 and a half minutes long. Fourth, it showcases each of them at their best- the harmonies, the guitar, the bass, the drums. Fifth, it’s such a sing-a-long. Frankly, I was surprised Neil didn’t sing it in 2018-2019.

WalkAThinLine.

10-29-2023, 02:55 PM

As for why they kept Blue Letter in the set for so long, well I have a few theories. First, it sounds like a FM song, musically and lyrically. I always assumed Lindsey wrote it when I first heard it. Second, I suspect they all liked performing it. Third, it’s a quick song, basically 3 and a half minutes long. Fourth, it showcases each of them at their best- the harmonies, the guitar, the bass, the drums. Fifth, it’s such a sing-a-long. Frankly, I was surprised Neil didn’t sing it in 2018-2019.

I believe they only played the song once on their 2018-19 tour. They actually did a decent job with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6_seOMHgUY

Mr Scarrott

10-29-2023, 04:27 PM

I dont think Sisters OWTS had any pre-recorded vocal tracks. Stevie stayed in her lane and gave a very muted performance. It could have used some pre-recorded tracks. Maybe the backing vocals were piped in but we are not used to a flat sisters but that is what we got.

Sisters was the only point on the 2015 tour that I felt my attention wandering slightly. I seem to recall the applause was somewhat muted, but I might be wrong.I really wish Stevie had chosen Sara instead, but I kind of understand why she didn't.

Macfan4life

10-29-2023, 05:57 PM

Sisters was the only point on the 2015 tour that I felt my attention wandering slightly. I seem to recall the applause was somewhat muted, but I might be wrong.I really wish Stevie had chosen Sara instead, but I kind of understand why she didn't.
I agree. At one of the shows there was literally no applause. It was weird and I could almost feel Stevie's concern. Hardcore fans know the song and its wonderful but they made a pit bull of a song and turned it into a mouse. No rock out at the end either. YES YES YES, Sara would have been better. However I do give them credit for going into the vault and doing a fan favorite. It just did not go over well at all.

Villavic

10-29-2023, 10:19 PM

Raspberry Beret (Stevie tribute to Prince)

If I watched a Stevie tribute to Prince, I'd like her to sing Purple Rain.

bwboy

10-29-2023, 10:37 PM

If I watched a Stevie tribute to Prince, I'd like her to sing Purple Rain.

How about a mash up of Edge of Seventeen and When Doves Cry?! LOL

Villavic

10-29-2023, 11:11 PM

How about a mash up of Edge of Seventeen and When Doves Cry?! LOL

That would overcome Private Dreams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMGv9RXRRaE

jmn3

10-30-2023, 07:28 AM

I agree. At one of the shows there was literally no applause. It was weird and I could almost feel Stevie's concern. Hardcore fans know the song and its wonderful but they made a pit bull of a song and turned it into a mouse. No rock out at the end either. YES YES YES, Sara would have been better. However I do give them credit for going into the vault and doing a fan favorite. It just did not go over well at all.

I don’t even think the 2013-15 Sisters of the Moon was that bad. The arrangement musically stuck close to the recorded version which is exactly what I’d expect from this band at that point in time. Stevie’s choices vocally were definitely bland but so are most of her vocals in the last 20 years. I thought the repetitive “sister…sister…sister” was lame and the lack of the arrangement fans familiar with the song’s live performances on the Tusk and Mirage Tours was an expected letdown. If anyone thought this song was being resurrected 30+ years later and would remotely resemble the Mirage Tour Video performance, they were being delusional.

jmn3

10-30-2023, 07:31 AM

I believe they only played the song once on their 2018-19 tour. They actually did a decent job with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6_seOMHgUY

Similar to Hypnotized. It was trotted out then quickly put back in the closet. Neil actually sounded good singing it from what I heard. It fit his voice much better than a lot of Buckingham stuff he tried (GYOW was an abomination). But this band can’t help itself and just always eliminates songs that aren’t the same basic Greatest Hits Plus package.

jmn3

10-30-2023, 07:34 AM

Sisters was the only point on the 2015 tour that I felt my attention wandering slightly. I seem to recall the applause was somewhat muted, but I might be wrong.I really wish Stevie had chosen Sara instead, but I kind of understand why she didn't.

Its placement in the setlist was always bothersome. Sisters was almost by design supposed to be a showstopper live. The encore song that brought the house down before closing the show. They perfected that during 1979-82. Plopping it dead center and then playing a muted version that forgot to rock out did not help it. Again, I personally didn’t find it offensive and was glad it came back in 2013, but I thought it was unnecessary to remain in the set during the 2014 show I saw.