Favorite Instrumental Performance

[aleuzzi]

Name your favorite top two performances by each player of an instrument in Fleetwood Mac, save Dave Mason (who only played certain songs on one studio album) and Mike Campbell (who did not play on any live or studio FM album). For me, it was especially hard to restrict two performances for Mick, Peter, and Danny. The performance could be from a studio or live album that was officially released. Here’s my list:


Peter Green — Before the Beginning; Black Magic Woman (original recording)

Mick Fleetwood — Go Your Own Way; I’m So Afraid

John McVie — Miles Away; Little Lies

Jeremy Spencer — Preachin’ Blues (live, BBC); live-in-studio Crazy Bout You Baby (second solo)

Danny Kirwan — Tell Me All the Things You Do; both Madge Jams

Christine McVie — Crystal (organ); Born Enchanter (piano)

Bob Welch — Future Games (arpeggios and jazz chording); Hypnotized (acoustic string guitar)

Bob Weston — The City (electric slide); Why (acoustic slide)

Lindsey Buckingham — GYOW; Rhiannon

Rick Vito — As Long as You Follow; Save Me

Billy Burnette — Love Shines; Talking to My Heart

[Villavic]

Rick Vito — Another Woman (live); Love is Dangerous
Christine McVie - Songbird; Silver Springs (live)
Lindsey Buckingham - I'm So Afraid (live); Tango in the Night
Mick Fleetwood - World Turning (live); Not That Funny (live)
John McVie - Go Your Own Way; The Chain

[Macfan4life]

Naming 2 will be hard. I have 3 drinks in me. One is easy.

John McVie - bass on Hypnotized
Christine McVie - organ on Oh Daddy (ending)
Bob Weston - slide guitar on Why
Mick Fleetwood - drums on Straight Back
Lindsey Buckingham - guitar on GYOW
Rick Vito - guitar on In The Back Of My Mind
Christine McVie - keyboards on Nights In Estoril
Christine McVie - piano on Songbird
Bob Welch - guitar on Silver Heals
John McVie - bass on Gold Dust Woman
Mick Fleetwood - Percussion on Hold Me
John McVie - bass on Go Your Own Way
Lindsey - guitar on Isn't It Midnight
Christine McVie - synthesizer on You Make Loving Fun
Lindsey - guitar licks on You Make Loving Fun
Stevie - tambourine on The Chain Live

[bwboy]

Lindsey- guitar on Go Your Own Way and the Chain

Christine- piano on Songbird and Warm Ways

Mick- drums on Go Your Own Way and Save Me

Rick- guitar on No Questions Asked and Save Me

John- bass on the Chain and You Make Loving Fun

[HomerMcvie]

Lindsey- guitar on Go Your Own Way and the Chain

Christine- piano on Songbird and Warm Ways

Mick- drums on Go Your Own Way and Save Me

Rick- guitar on No Questions Asked and Save Me

John- bass on the Chain and You Make Loving Fun

You have no appreciation of the Bob Welch, or Peter Green years?

Oh yeah, goat free. Check. :p

[bwboy]

You have no appreciation of the Bob Welch, or Peter Green years?

Oh yeah, goat free. Check. :p

I love that that’s what you got from my post.

[The Catdancer]

Peter Green - Oh Well part 1 & 2
John McVie - Hypnotized and Keep on going
Danny Kirwan Jigsaw Puzzle Blues and Sunny Side of Heaven
Bob Welch - Hypnotized and Dissatisfied
Christine McVie - Songbird and Sugar Daddy
Lindsey Buckingham - GYOW and I'm So Afraid
Mick Fleetwood - Hypnotized and World Turning
Rick Vito - In the Back of my Mind
Billy Burnette - Love Shines
Stevie Nicks - :shrug: :sorry:

[FuzzyPlum]

Peter Green: Madge jams, Black Magic Woman, Jumping at Shadows
Danny Kirwan: Madge jams, Only You, Sunny Side of Heaven
Mick Fleetwood: Madge jams, Rattlesnake Shake, Tusk
John McVie: Bare Trees, Sisters of The Moon
Christine McVie: You Make Loving Fun, Wish You Were Here
Lindsey Buckingham: I’m So Afraid, Never Going Back Again, Go Your Own Way
Rick Vito: As Long As You Follow, I Loved Another Woman
Billy Burnette: Love Shines, When the Sun Goes Down
Bob Weston: Why, Miles Away
Bob Welch: Silver Heels, Come a Little Bit Closer
Jeremy Spencer: Dust My Broom, Shake Your Money Maker
Stevie Nicks: The Chain (tambourine)

[jbrownsjr]

Peter Green — Man of The World

Mick Fleetwood — Revelation

John McVie — Revelation

Danny Kirwan — Danny's Chant

Christine McVie — Crystal outro and The City

Bob Welch — Bermuda Triangle (Live)

Bob Weston — Why

Lindsey Buckingham — Second Hand News

Rick Vito — In The Back of My Mind

Billy Burnette — Talking to My Heart

[aleuzzi]

Peter Green — Man of The World

Mick Fleetwood — Revelation

John McVie — Revelation

Danny Kirwan — Danny's Chant

Christine McVie — Crystal outro and The City

Bob Welch — Bermuda Triangle (Live)

Bob Weston — Why

Lindsey Buckingham — Second Hand News

Rick Vito — In The Back of My Mind

Billy Burnette — Talking to My Heart

Very cool list, sir. One thing: the bass on “Revelation” was provided by Bob Welch. A bit of trivia I picked up from Samuel Graham’s book.

[aleuzzi]

Peter Green: Madge jams, Black Magic Woman, Jumping at Shadows
Danny Kirwan: Madge jams, Only You, Sunny Side of Heaven
Mick Fleetwood: Madge jams, Rattlesnake Shake, Tusk
John McVie: Bare Trees, Sisters of The Moon
Christine McVie: You Make Loving Fun, Wish You Were Here
Lindsey Buckingham: I’m So Afraid, Never Going Back Again, Go Your Own Way
Rick Vito: As Long As You Follow, I Loved Another Woman
Billy Burnette: Love Shines, When the Sun Goes Down
Bob Weston: Why, Miles Away
Bob Welch: Silver Heels, Come a Little Bit Closer
Jeremy Spencer: Dust My Broom, Shake Your Money Maker
Stevie Nicks: The Chain (tambourine)

A number of songs on your list almost made mine. Remember the Tusk doc of John playing bass on Sisters? Holy crap, that was hot.

[FuzzyPlum]

I’d also add what a great musical showcase Oh Daddy is. It’s not always the most loved of Rumours songs, but the musicianship is great. Johns bass is brilliant, Chris’ keys are brilliant. Micks drumming is gentle, restrained and just what is needed.

[aleuzzi]

I’d also add what a great musical showcase Oh Daddy is. It’s not always the most loved of Rumours songs, but the musicianship is great. Johns bass is brilliant, Chris’ keys are brilliant. Micks drumming is gentle, restrained and just what is needed.

Oh Daddy is beautifully orchestrated start to finish.

[Mr Scarrott]

It's shocking and hateful that we're not all devoting acres of space to the wonder of our mistress's tambourine playing ;)


A special shout out for John's bassline on Say you love me. It's magical and just propels the song to another level, imho.

[Macfan4life]

It's shocking and hateful that we're not all devoting acres of space to the wonder of our mistress's tambourine playing ;)


A special shout out for John's bassline on Say you love me. It's magical and just propels the song to another level, imho.
You are so right. The bass on Say You Love me does take the song to another level. But once you start naming great bass parts by John where do you stop? The Chain, GYOW, Everybody Finds Out, Say You Love Me, Gold Dust Woman, Sisters, etc. You cant stop.
BTW, I did mention Stevie for her headbanging tambourine playing on The Chain (live).

Nominees for best spoken part in a Fleetwood Mac song or video:

Bob Welch for Bermuda Triangle - No matter what Chris and Mick thought at the time it was brilliant. When I was 14 I would listen in my dark room to this Bermuda Triangle story and it would scare me. It was almost like telling ghost stories mid song.

Mrs Scarrott for Thoughts on a Grey Day

Mick Fleetwood for Two Sticks and a Drum - Skies The Limit video

The winner is********
Bob Welch for Bermuda Triangle

[jbrownsjr]

Very cool list, sir. One thing: the bass on “Revelation” was provided by Bob Welch. A bit of trivia I picked up from Samuel Graham’s book.

Don't you ever say that again!!!! :laugh: We are not speaking ever again.

Text you in a few. :)

[jbrownsjr]

Peter Green: Madge jams, Black Magic Woman, Jumping at Shadows
Danny Kirwan: Madge jams, Only You, Sunny Side of Heaven
Mick Fleetwood: Madge jams, Rattlesnake Shake, Tusk
John McVie: Bare Trees, Sisters of The Moon
Christine McVie: You Make Loving Fun, Wish You Were Here
Lindsey Buckingham: I’m So Afraid, Never Going Back Again, Go Your Own Way
Rick Vito: As Long As You Follow, I Loved Another Woman
Billy Burnette: Love Shines, When the Sun Goes Down
Bob Weston: Why, Miles Away
Bob Welch: Silver Heels, Come a Little Bit Closer
Jeremy Spencer: Dust My Broom, Shake Your Money Maker
Stevie Nicks: The Chain (tambourine)

I quite like this list. :o

[HomerMcvie]

I love that that’s what you got from my post.

Absof*ckinglutely. No mention of anyone PRE-$tevie. Check.

[HomerMcvie]

Peter Green — Green Manalishi

Mick Fleetwood — Hypnotized

John McVie — GYOW(come on, his part is f*cking AMAZING)

Danny Kirwan — Child of Mine

Christine McVie — YMLF

Bob Welch — Emerald Eyes

Bob Weston — Why

Lindsey Buckingham — NGBA

Rick Vito — Love is Dangerous

Billy Burnette — Do You Know

[bwboy]

Peter Green — Green Manalishi

Mick Fleetwood — Hypnotized

John McVie — GYOW(come on, his part is f*cking AMAZING)

Danny Kirwan — Child of Mine

Christine McVie — YMLF

Bob Welch — Emerald Eyes

Bob Weston — Why

Lindsey Buckingham — NGBA

Rick Vito — Love is Dangerous

Billy Burnette — Do You Know

Nothing from Time? Typical Homer :laugh:

[FuzzyPlum]

Nothing from Time? Typical Homer :laugh:

Well, there’s not really anything on Time that particularly showcases anyone’s skills. Apart from Bekkas vocals. Billy’s best work isn’t really on Time. So….

[FuzzyPlum]

bwboy….as a New Year’s resolution, I’d urge you to maybe gen up on pre-75. I think you’ll be surprised. I envy you having a lot of great music to discover.

[FuzzyPlum]

…..it’s like getting all your Christmas presents….and then getting some extra really cool ones you wasn’t expecting from distant relatives days after Christmas.

[HomerMcvie]

Nothing from Time? Typical Homer :laugh:

Much like your prom date, it was easily forgotten.

[Macfan4life]

Well, there’s not really anything on Time that particularly showcases anyone’s skills. Apart from Bekkas vocals. Billy’s best work isn’t really on Time. So….
Chris's keyboards on Nights in Estoril are impressive. Besides being a haunting melody its played rapid and impressive IMHO.

This guy gives a stab at it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l36YoyV3MDo

[FuzzyPlum]

Chris's keyboards on Nights in Estoril are impressive. Besides being a haunting melody its played rapid and impressive IMHO.

This guy gives a stab at it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l36YoyV3MDo

Her best work though???? Nah

[Macfan4life]

Her best work though???? Nah
There is something about that melody that haunts me. I loved it the first time I heard it. I love songs that showcase her playing. She was a fantastic song writer but her playing was so good and catchy. This one just hooked me in and wont let me go. I suppose most times her playing is sort of a supporting measure in the song but its being highlighted in this song.

[FuzzyPlum]

I’d also say Don’t Let Me Down Again is a great showcase for Lindsey’s playing. It sounds so different to much of his playing with FM (and solo). I guess it’s the use of the LP that stands it apart. It just sounds so much more aggressive and ‘dirty’ than what we’ve come to know.

[bwboy]

bwboy….as a New Year’s resolution, I’d urge you to maybe gen up on pre-75. I think you’ll be surprised. I envy you having a lot of great music to discover.

I came close to buying the boxset of pre-1975 material, but to be honest, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve been downsizing as much as possible my collection of CDs, DVDs, and books. I guess I thought buying that boxset was going in the opposite direction of what I was trying to accomplish, but your post has encouraged me to reconsider. Thanks FuzzyPlum :thumbsup:

[Macfan4life]

I came close to buying the boxset of pre-1975 material, but to be honest, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve been downsizing as much as possible my collection of CDs, DVDs, and books. I guess I thought buying that boxset was going in the opposite direction of what I was trying to accomplish, but your post has encouraged me to reconsider. Thanks FuzzyPlum :thumbsup:
Last year on Amazon, I got the box set of pre 1975 CDs for half price. I pretty much paid $6 per CD when you add it together.

[FuzzyPlum]

I came close to buying the boxset of pre-1975 material, but to be honest, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve been downsizing as much as possible my collection of CDs, DVDs, and books. I guess I thought buying that boxset was going in the opposite direction of what I was trying to accomplish, but your post has encouraged me to reconsider. Thanks FuzzyPlum :thumbsup:

Ha, I understand. But in this day and age, it’s not essential to be buying physical box sets. I often just play songs or albums through YouTube. In fact, I presently have Down at the Crown blaring through my TV : )

[FuzzyPlum]

PS….this may have been asked before….it may be rude of me to ask….but how old are you bwboy? I guess you’re not actually a boy!!!!!
btw….I’m 49

[bwboy]

PS….this may have been asked before….it may be rude of me to ask….but how old are you bwboy? I guess you’re not actually a boy!!!!!
btw….I’m 49

Not at all rude! I’m 52. My parents recently passed and I guess I’ve become more aware of my own mortality. I recently completed my will, and since I don’t have children and never will, I guess I’ve been more sensitive that my siblings and nieces/nephews aren’t going to want to deal with my various collections LOL when I do pass. I can see someone selling my FM Deluxe Editions for a buck, not realizing they could get a lot more for them.

[dougl]

Name your favorite top two performances by each player of an instrument in Fleetwood Mac

Ok I’ll play

Peter: Green Manalishi, Oh Well
Mick: Sands of Time, Hypnotized
John: Bare Trees, I’m So Afraid
Danny: World in Harmony, Woman of a 1,000 Years
Bob: Future Games, She’s Changing Me
Christine: Come a Little Bit Closer, You Make Lovin’ Fun
Lindsey: I’m So Afraid, Tusk

[HomerMcvie]

I came close to buying the boxset of pre-1975 material, but to be honest, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve been downsizing as much as possible my collection of CDs, DVDs, and books. I guess I thought buying that boxset was going in the opposite direction of what I was trying to accomplish, but your post has encouraged me to reconsider. Thanks FuzzyPlum :thumbsup:

So IF $tevie was on it, you WOULD own it? Not trying to beat you down, just trying to get you to admit it. :p

[DownOnRodeo]

So IF $tevie was on it, you WOULD own it? Not trying to beat you down, just trying to get you to admit it. :p

Stevie memorised every track on that box set before joining the band.

[Macfan4life]

Stevie memorised every track on that box set before joining the band.
Back to front

[Villavic]

bwboy….as a New Year’s resolution, I’d urge you to maybe gen up on pre-75. I think you’ll be surprised. I envy you having a lot of great music to discover.

I am one of those who are not so involved in the pre-75 music, except for singles included in The Chain boxset, and the Bare Trees album.

What album do you recomend to start discovering that great music? The full albums are in YouTube so it's easy to start for free before deciding what album to buy.

[FuzzyPlum]

I am one of those who are not so involved in the pre-75 music, except for singles included in The Chain boxset, and the Bare Trees album.

What album do you recomend to start discovering that great music? The full albums are in YouTube so it's easy to start for free before deciding what album to buy.

Well, Bare Trees has a lot of gems on it.
Personally I'd vouch for Mystery to Me as a starter.
As much as anything, even if you do not care for the music of Bob and Danny, those 70-74 albums hold a great insight into the songwriting development of Christine.

[BLY]

Well, Bare Trees has a lot of gems on it.
Personally I'd vouch for Mystery to Me as a starter.
As much as anything, even if you do not care for the music of Bob and Danny, those 70-74 albums hold a great insight into the songwriting development of Christine.

I started with Heroes are Hard to Find and bought all the Fleetwood Mac albums from current releases to their earliest. That’s how I got into the pre Buckingham Nicks era. I agree that you can really see how Christine’s songs just get better and better over the years.

[Macfan4life]

I started with Heroes are Hard to Find and bought all the Fleetwood Mac albums from current releases to their earliest. That’s how I got into the pre Buckingham Nicks era. I agree that you can really see how Christine’s songs just get better and better over the years.
I sort of did the same thing. I went and bought Heroes first.
Chris and Welch both joining the band for Future Games had the same profound impact on the band as Buck/Nicks did IMHO. With each album forward they seemed to get more polished.
Mystery To Me, Heroes, and Bare Trees are sensational. Future Games is good but IMHO not nearly as good as those 3. They got better with every release. I wish Weston was around for Heroes because Heroes is on the edge of being just as good as Mystery To Me and I wonder if he could have pushed it over the edge.

[HomerMcvie]

Stevie memorised every track on that box set before joining the band.

It was her decision for them to join.

[HomerMcvie]

I started with Heroes are Hard to Find and bought all the Fleetwood Mac albums from current releases to their earliest. That’s how I got into the pre Buckingham Nicks era. I agree that you can really see how Christine’s songs just get better and better over the years.

Heroes is my LEAST favorite. Timing is everything in life. For years, I only had Heroes on vinyl(and I'm not a big vinyl guy), so I never really gave it much of a chance. Mystery To Me SHOULD have been a big hit. It's as good as Rumours. For years, Mystery was my pool album. I'd crank it up every summer afternoon, and swim around listening(I loaded the disc with extras, so I got a full 80 minutes in the pool. Priorities, people........swimming naked, you need extended play!

So I'd say start with Mystery, then Future Games and then Bare Trees. BUT, if the 5 disc set is still available, go for that. I didn't pay much for it, either. I don't remember how much, but I'd say about $25. I got my Mirage boxed set for half price, too. I don't dress up in chiffon, so I can wait a month or two for it to be marked down on some sites.

[HomerMcvie]

Well, Bare Trees has a lot of gems on it.
Personally I'd vouch for Mystery to Me as a starter.
As much as anything, even if you do not care for the music of Bob and Danny, those 70-74 albums hold a great insight into the songwriting development of Christine.

*taking cover*

If anything, I don't care for......gulp......the Peter Green albums(hides head in the sand).

They just don't do it for me, other than Oh Well, Green Manalishi, and a couple other songs. But I love the Bob Welch years. Hmm, maybe Christine has to be in the band for me to like it?:xoxo:

[Villavic]

From the few Peter Green songs I remember, my favorite is Man of the World.

[HomerMcvie]

From the few Peter Green songs I remember, my favorite is Man of the World.

I like that one, too.

When I got the 5 disc set, I listened to Then Play On at least a dozen times, TRYING to like it. Nope.

[aleuzzi]

I like that one, too.

When I got the 5 disc set, I listened to Then Play On at least a dozen times, TRYING to like it. Nope.

Really? I think that and Kiln House are amazeballs.

Of the 71-74 albums, I rank Future Games and Bare Trees on the same level — both VERY good albums, each with its own distinct character. Future has brighter (for the most part), softer (for the most part), rambling songs, whereas Bare Trees is more concise, often harder, and frequently moodier. But the quality is neck and neck.

Penguin is my favorite of that period. Christine’s songs are real treats and none of Bob’s songs disappoint, Night Watch being my favorite. My only gripe is not Dave Walker but that the album is too short. Two more songs, one from McVie and Welch respectively would’ve done it.

Mystery is long, solid, and often quite good, but for me it lacks some undefinable energy or quality Penguin has—and it’s not as well engineered: the former is sonically satisfying but the latter, while slicker, sounds too close to the speakers. Only Miles Away and Why benefit from the engineering…

Heroes is my least favorite, primarily because the mix is muddy and the overall energy seems lacking. But the songs themselves are impressive. The band just sounds exhausted. The title track, Silver Heels, and Bad Loser are exceptions.

[FuzzyPlum]

Kiln House is awful. Give it a miss.
Happy New Year xxx

[Macfan4life]

Kiln House is awful. Give it a miss.
Happy New Year xxx
Station Man rocks and the album cover is awesome (Chris).
I do think the band drifted in finding its way after Peter left. They were finding their sea legs after Peter left. That is why for Chris and Bob joining for the next album was just as dramatic as Lindsey and Stevie joining. The band no longer had its leader (Peter Green) but had now 2 fantastic song writers that also started to harmonize. No doubt Kiln House was the transition album. Its not my favorite either. Chris was the most pivotal member to join other than Peter (since he founded the band). She added musical layers but also for her song writing. She was writing and singing the blues but her craft would transform into one of the best pop song writers ever.

[jbrownsjr]

Really? I think that and Kiln House are amazeballs.

Of the 71-74 albums, I rank Future Games and Bare Trees on the same level — both VERY good albums, each with its own distinct character. Future has brighter (for the most part), softer (for the most part), rambling songs, whereas Bare Trees is more concise, often harder, and frequently moodier. But the quality is neck and neck.

Penguin is my favorite of that period. Christine’s songs are real treats and none of Bob’s songs disappoint, Night Watch being my favorite. My only gripe is not Dave Walker but that the album is too short. Two more songs, one from McVie and Welch respectively would’ve done it.

Mystery is long, solid, and often quite good, but for me it lacks some undefinable energy or quality Penguin has—and it’s not as well engineered: the former is sonically satisfying but the latter, while slicker, sounds too close to the speakers. Only Miles Away and Why benefit from the engineering…

Heroes is my least favorite, primarily because the mix is muddy and the overall energy seems lacking. But the songs themselves are impressive. The band just sounds exhausted. The title track, Silver Heels, and Bad Loser are exceptions.

Heroes and Mystery are my fav's. Then FG and BT, then Penguin.

Having said that, I love Christine's music on Penguin. Especially the opening track, Remember Me which gives it a vibe.

[FuzzyPlum]

In order….

Mystery to Me
Bare Trees
Future Games
Heroes Are Hard to Find
Penguin
Kiln House

[Macfan4life]

Heroes and Mystery are my fav's. Then FG and BT, then Penguin.

Having said that, I love Christine's music on Penguin. Especially the opening track, Remember Me which gives it a vibe.
Bravo! It's nice to see some love for Heroes. I swear that album does not get much love around here.
While there are Chris songs on earlier albums that I like more, she brings 4 aces. Her over all song contribution is stronger than all earlier albums. We get 4 radically different songs. One traditional love ballad. One bluesy scorned song. One angry song. One song that was actually re-edited and released as a single. Even though the title track did not chart, this was a real change. Bermuda Triangle is on this album too. I do miss some of Weston's elements but this album is right up there with Mystery without a doubt. With the band or record company editing and releasing a single shows how much confidence they had in this album. No surprise it was the highest charting pre-1975 album in the states. I love how different all the songs are. I think Chris was proud of it too stating in 1982 she wanted to re-record Prove Your Love with Stevie and Lindsey.

[David]

I think Chris was proud of it too stating in 1982 she wanted to re-record Prove Your Love with Stevie and Lindsey.

I added that to my fake album track list on the other thread. Fleetwood Mac could have done it again. That damn band blew it. But maybe they figured they’d rather squeeze new songs out of the ol’ gal.

[jbrownsjr]

Bravo! I love how different all the songs are. I think Chris was proud of it too stating in 1982 she wanted to re-record Prove Your Love with Stevie and Lindsey.

I don't remember her saying that. That would have been grand! Especially as a B side or something.

[Macfan4life]

I don't remember her saying that. That would have been grand! Especially as a B side or something.
I learned that here from FuzzyPlum. When Jim Ladd died I was trying to find out if he ever interviewed Chris when she was solo. I found a very old thread here discussing a 1982 Mirage interview he did with the band. Supposedly Jim asked Chris if there was an older Mac tune that she would ever like to re-record again and she said Prove Your Love. I tried so hard to find the audio but it seems not to be on youtube. But if we can't trust Fuzzy, who can we trust? The Ledge is a wealth of Fleetwood Mac knowledge.

[DownOnRodeo]

I added that to my fake album track list on the other thread. Fleetwood Mac could have done it again. That damn band blew it. But maybe they figured they’d rather squeeze new songs out of the ol’ gal.

Thanks for playing:D


You know where Prove Your Love would have shoed right in? On Mirage.

Replace Love In Store with Prove Your Love, and while you're at it replace Straight Back with Smile At You. The mirage would become a true oasis.

[Macfan4life]

Thanks for playing:D


You know where Prove Your Love would have shoed right in? On Mirage.

Replace Love In Store with Prove Your Love, and while you're at it replace Straight Back with Smile At You. The mirage would become a true oasis.
NO
Love In Store stays
shoe it in place of Oh Diane

[Penguin Emeritus]

NO
Love In Store stays
shoe it in place of Oh Diane

oo yes that could work. and I'd keep Straight Back but replace Empire State with Smile At You. But then poor LB wouldn't have many songs on mirage lol...i do not care for his songs on that album.

--Lis

[HomerMcvie]

oo yes that could work. and I'd keep Straight Back but replace Empire State with Smile At You. But then poor LB wouldn't have many songs on mirage lol...i do not care for his songs on that album.

--Lis

With the exception of Oh Diane, Mirage is my FAVORITE collection of LB songs. Can't Go Back, Book of Love, Empire State? Love, love, LOVE! Aural candy!

[Penguin Emeritus]

With the exception of Oh Diane, Mirage is my FAVORITE collection of LB songs. Can't Go Back, Book of Love, Empire State? Love, love, LOVE! Aural candy!

OK Book of Love i'll keep :laugh:the others just don't grab me. FWIW I disliked his stuff on Tango too...Family Man is a nightmare that goes on far too long lol

--Lis

[jbrownsjr]

I agree Lindsey Mirage is addicting. Don't like "Oh Diane" seems like it belongs on a solo album.

Love In Store is the coolest opener. From start to finish. Prove Your Love would have been great as a B side to Gypsy. That would have been a treat.

[Macfan4life]

I would take a Come A Little Bit Closer remake on Mirage compared to Prove Your Love. Both are fine but CALBC is better and can hear the Stevie/Lindsey harmonies better on that song.

[FuzzyPlum]

I learned that here from FuzzyPlum. When Jim Ladd died I was trying to find out if he ever interviewed Chris when she was solo. I found a very old thread here discussing a 1982 Mirage interview he did with the band. Supposedly Jim asked Chris if there was an older Mac tune that she would ever like to re-record again and she said Prove Your Love. I tried so hard to find the audio but it seems not to be on youtube. But if we can't trust Fuzzy, who can we trust? The Ledge is a wealth of Fleetwood Mac knowledge.

This has been doing my head in. For the life of me, I really can’t remember this. Maybe I did say it, but I just don’t remember :shrug:
What was the thread????

[bwboy]

OK Book of Love i'll keep :laugh:the others just don't grab me. FWIW I disliked his stuff on Tango too...Family Man is a nightmare that goes on far too long lol

--Lis

Book of Love and Eyes of the World are two of my all time favorite Lindsey songs, but Oh Diane and Empire State, I really hate.

Holiday Road would have been perfect on Mirage, especially with Christine and Stevie on backing vocals. I still can’t believe how poorly HR charted on Billboard, I mean I still hear it on the radio today.

And I totally agree about Family Man!

[jbrownsjr]

Book of Love and Eyes of the World are two of my all time favorite Lindsey songs, but Oh Diane and Empire State, I really hate.

Holiday Road would have been perfect on Mirage, especially with Christine and Stevie on backing vocals. I still can’t believe how poorly HR charted on Billboard, I mean I still hear it on the radio today.
!

They could have Stevie doing the barking.

[bwboy]

They could have Stevie doing the barking.

Yes! And Stevie could have done the ‘love grunts’ in Big Love, too! But they probably would have sounded the same.

[jbrownsjr]

Yes! And Stevie could have done the ‘love grunts’ in Big Love, too! But they probably would have sounded the same.

Like if a goat could bark, that's what it would be. ;):nod:

[Villavic]

It's interesting nobody mentioned The Dance version of Big Love. I remember when we saw the show the first time, everybody was amazed with Lindsey's guitar performance. Lot of discussions here at The Ledge about how he achieved those parallel guitar sounds. Was it his fabulous skills playing guitar? Was he helped with pre recorded sounds?

But with the passage of time many of us started to miss a Tango version of Big Love in their/his concerts. Something I think never occurred, even though we asked him for it at his social networks. So maybe we got tired of the Dance version? Still it was a great performance in 1997.

[jbrownsjr]

It's interesting nobody mentioned The Dance version of Big Love. I remember when we saw the show the first time, everybody was amazed with Lindsey's guitar performance. Lot of discussions here at The Ledge about how he achieved those parallel guitar sounds. Was it his fabulous skills playing guitar? Was he helped with pre recorded sounds?

But with the passage of time many of us started to miss a Tango version of Big Love in their/his concerts. Something I think never occurred, even though we asked him for it at his social networks. So maybe we got tired of the Dance version? Still it was a great performance in 1997.

I was actually more impressed with his Go Insane version on the Dance. But both were stellar.

[FuzzyPlum]

It's interesting nobody mentioned The Dance version of Big Love. I remember when we saw the show the first time, everybody was amazed with Lindsey's guitar performance. Lot of discussions here at The Ledge about how he achieved those parallel guitar sounds. Was it his fabulous skills playing guitar? Was he helped with pre recorded sounds?

But with the passage of time many of us started to miss a Tango version of Big Love in their/his concerts. Something I think never occurred, even though we asked him for it at his social networks. So maybe we got tired of the Dance version? Still it was a great performance in 1997.

Yeah...I had deliberated including that but opted for NGBA. I think for those very reasons....the passage of time has dulled enthusiasm for it, though objectively it really is incredible. And something he'll probably be noted for for many years to come. There are countless Youtube clips of guitarists praising/analysing/dissecting Big Love live version.

[bwboy]

Like if a goat could bark, that's what it would be. ;):nod:

These analogies are starting to freak me out! Goats that bark- what next :laugh:

When the goats start barking… you will know

[jbrownsjr]

These analogies are starting to freak me out! Goats that bark- what next :laugh:

When the goats start barking… you will know

Goat Dust Woman

[HomerMcvie]

These analogies are starting to freak me out! Goats that bark- what next :laugh:

When the goats start barking… you will know

She usually bleats. She only barks when the cocaine is in her downstairs.

[Macfan4life]

This has been doing my head in. For the life of me, I really can’t remember this. Maybe I did say it, but I just don’t remember :shrug:
What was the thread????
I am sorry. You get partial credit. I went back to find the thread. You were replying to Wayofthedragon but since it was your post your name stuck in my head. In any event you still deserve partial credit for the revelation. Its from 2015 and your post stuck in my head. In any event I like knowing Chris's admiration for Heroes songs because I think they are some of her best work. Its funny when Chris says her vocal on the song is horrible. Her opening singing I would imitate and drive my friends crazy duplicating her opening. Of course I did it much worse which was annoying. I did it to purposely be annoying. But I give Chris a pass.
Here is the link to the thread.
https://www.ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=55655&highlight=ladd

[FuzzyPlum]

I am sorry. You get partial credit. I went back to find the thread. You were replying to Wayofthedragon but since it was your post your name stuck in my head. In any event you still deserve partial credit for the revelation. Its from 2015 and your post stuck in my head. In any event I like knowing Chris's admiration for Heroes songs because I think they are some of her best work. Its funny when Chris says her vocal on the song is horrible. Her opening singing I would imitate and drive my friends crazy duplicating her opening. Of course I did it much worse which was annoying. I did it to purposely be annoying. But I give Chris a pass.
Here is the link to the thread.
https://www.ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=55655&highlight=ladd

Awwww….thanks for that. That’s been annoying me. I’ve been searching interviews to find something I may have read or watched that would have prompted me to say something.
So she would have liked to have re-recorded Prove Your Love as she didn’t like the vocal. She would have liked to have done it with h the Rumours band, specifically Lindsey.
Yeah….I wonder what he would have done with it.

[aleuzzi]

Goat Dust Woman

Silver Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Silver Goat

Goatsy....

Edit- here's an oldie but a goody.
https://youtu.be/NGBqB_k84Ms?si=e24cIJKZXS7t86UM

[FuzzyPlum]

Goat’s Alright???

[HomerMcvie]

Goats is Dangerous.

[aleuzzi]

Goats is Dangerous.

Sisters of the Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Sisters of the Goat

Say You Goat

[aleuzzi]

Say You Goat

Welcome to the Room, Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Sisters of the Goat

Welcome to the Room, Goat

Running through the Goatden.

[DownOnRodeo]

Trouble In Goaty-La
Stand Bahh
Sweet Goat
Without Ewe

[Macfan4life]

Goat and Garden

[Macfan4life]

Goats
Its just the goats of what you want to be
and the goats of the past that you live in
and its the goats of the future you are frightened of

[FuzzyPlum]

She was a silver goat
Lost in a high tech field
She was a golden goat
Immersed in a hard core field

[aleuzzi]

Beautiful Goat

[Macfan4life]

Two kinds of goats

[aleuzzi]

Goat is Dangerous

[Macfan4life]

Sometimes Its a Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Goat is Dangerous

You're stealing my schtick!

[aleuzzi]

You're stealing my schtick!

Everybody Finds Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Everybody Finds Goat

Destiny Goats

[aleuzzi]

Destiny Goats

Straight Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Straight Goat

The Highwaygoat

[aleuzzi]

The Highwaygoat

Soldier Goat

[DownOnRodeo]

This is the story of a Welsh goat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Windsor_(goat)

[Macfan4life]

Whole Lotta Goats

[jbrownsjr]

Straight Goat

[jbrownsjr]

Goatslide :]

[aleuzzi]

Straight Goat

Beat you to it. (See above)

I thought of it while I sent you the link to the Everywhere demo ;)

[aleuzzi]

What has Rock and Roll Ever Done for Goat?

[jbrownsjr]

Beat you to it. (See above)

I thought of it while I sent you the link to the Everywhere demo ;)

great minds.... :)

[jbrownsjr]

Goat of Miracles

[Villavic]

Sorry my ignorance of the english language in this case. But what do you guys call her a goat? I mean, what's the meaning of goat? I know the animal but I suppose in this case it's a slang. What does it mean? I only found it's an acronym of Greatest Of All Time, but I doubt you guys mean that, or do you in a sarcastic way?

[jbrownsjr]

Sorry my ignorance of the english language in this case. But what do you guys call her a goat? I mean, what's the meaning of goat? I know the animal but I suppose in this case it's a slang. What does it mean? I only found it's an acronym of Greatest Of All Time, but I doubt you guys mean that, or do you in a sarcastic way?

I think it started with the South Park, because she sounds like a goat they had a goat dressed up as Stevie. And it was going bahhhhh..

(I think) It's been a while since I've seen the show.

[Macfan4life]

Sorry my ignorance of the english language in this case. But what do you guys call her a goat? I mean, what's the meaning of goat? I know the animal but I suppose in this case it's a slang. What does it mean? I only found it's an acronym of Greatest Of All Time, but I doubt you guys mean that, or do you in a sarcastic way?

Edge of 17 (goat remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkCHmMF10yI

Gypsy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGBqB_k84Ms&t=24s

[Macfan4life]

If I Were A Goat

[jbrownsjr]

EnGoated..........

[FuzzyPlum]

Affairs of the Goat (and I’m sure she’s had one or two)

[jbrownsjr]

Goat Lamp.......

[jbrownsjr]

Blue Goat.....

[Macfan4life]

Goats on Fire

[jbrownsjr]

Long Way To Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Sorry my ignorance of the english language in this case. But what do you guys call her a goat? I mean, what's the meaning of goat? I know the animal but I suppose in this case it's a slang. What does it mean? I only found it's an acronym of Greatest Of All Time, but I doubt you guys mean that, or do you in a sarcastic way?

Because SHE SINGS LIKE A GOAT BLEATS.

'As little vibrato as you can do, Stevie' - Lindsey:lol:

[jbrownsjr]

Because SHE SINGS LIKE A GOAT BLEATS.

'As little vibrato as you can do, Stevie' - Lindsey:lol:

haha! Christine takes a big drag of her ciggy.

[HomerMcvie]

haha! Christine takes a big drag of her ciggy.

While making eye contact with Lindsey, while $tevie can't see them. I'm sure they were both thinking, "idiot". :p

[Villavic]

I think it started with the South Park, because she sounds like a goat they had a goat dressed up as Stevie. And it was going bahhhhh..

(I think) It's been a while since I've seen the show.

Funny. At her worst (voice) days I thought she sounded like Donald Duck.

[Macfan4life]

Goat A Little

[DownOnRodeo]

Beat you to it.

Shoulda said "Bleat you to it."

[Macfan4life]

Sleeping Goat

[aleuzzi]

Goat of Seventeen

[HomerMcvie]

Goat of Seventeen

Kind of goat.

[aleuzzi]

Kind of goat.

How Still My Goat

[HomerMcvie]

How Still My Goat

Goater Honey




Not to be confused with goiter honey.

[aleuzzi]

Goater Honey




Not to be confused with goiter honey.

Goat and Braid

[HomerMcvie]

Goat and Braid

Goata Donna

[Macfan4life]

Some become goats

[jbrownsjr]

Stop Draggin my Goat Around

[Macfan4life]

B side to Goats on Fire: Goat Burning

[jbrownsjr]

Goats of the Universe

[aleuzzi]

Goats of the Universe

Goat Don’t Wanna Know

[jbrownsjr]

Goat Don’t Wanna Know

Wild Goat..(Blame it on me)

[Villavic]

Listening Rumours right now, that Lindsey's guitar in Don't Stop is awesome.

[HomerMcvie]

The Nightgoat.

[Macfan4life]

Imperial Goat

[jbrownsjr]

Some Become Goats

[Macfan4life]

Some Become Goats
You copied me from the last page
:eek:

[jbrownsjr]

You copied me from the last page
:eek:

Actually, I didn't see it. My bad.

[bwboy]

Sometimes It’s a Goat
The Highway Goat
Goat’s Garden
Ooh My Goat
Street Goat
Love is Like a Goat
Battle of the Goat
Goat’s on Fire

[Macfan4life]

Actually, I didn't see it. My bad.
Sister Honey forgives you

[Macfan4life]

One More Big Time Rock N Roll Goat

[FuzzyPlum]

Welcome to the Goat…..Sara

[HomerMcvie]

If Anygoat Falls.

[jbrownsjr]

Goat of Arc

[Macfan4life]

No Spoken Goat

[jbrownsjr]

Goat Wonders

[Macfan4life]

The Second Goat

[jbrownsjr]

The Second Goat

Haha!! that one made me LOL

[HomerMcvie]

Ooh My Goat

[jbrownsjr]

Ooh My Goat

Welcome to the Room, Goat.

[HomerMcvie]

Welcome to the Room, Goat.

Long Way To Goat.

[jbrownsjr]

Long Way To Goat.

to say Goatbye! i thought we already did that!!!

[HomerMcvie]

to say Goatbye! i thought we already did that!!!

I'm having a hard time remembering what's been done, without scrolling through all of it. And I'm far too lazy for that.

[FuzzyPlum]

When I See Goats Again

[Macfan4life]

What has goat and roll ever done for you

[jbrownsjr]

When I See Goats Again

When Goats See You Again

[Macfan4life]

Goat from Berlin

[FuzzyPlum]

When Goats See You Again

When I See You Goats

[jbrownsjr]

When I See You Goats

When Goats See You And I Again (Part 2)

[FuzzyPlum]

Goatslide

https://cdn.openart.ai/uploads/image_gniRmURc_1689364874837_512.webp

[jbrownsjr]

Goatslide

https://cdn.openart.ai/uploads/image_gniRmURc_1689364874837_512.webp

Ha!!! Worth repeating that one. :laugh:

[Macfan4life]

Goat About It

[jbrownsjr]

Beauty and the Goat

[In Your Dreams]

Press Release from Farm & Country:

Yes, it’s true. We are excited to announce the upcoming release of Stevie Nicks ninth studio album Songs From The Goat, too. This will be a significant achievement in her career as she will play all the instruments on this album. Stevie says she has practiced very hard and can play this music back to front.

Songs From The Goat, too

City of Goat
Prettiest Goat in the World
Touched by a Goat (Chris Lord-Alge remix of the previously released soundtrack title from Sweet November film)
China Goat
Don’t Treat Me Like a Goat
Forrest of the Black Goat
I Call Ewe Goat
Goat of Arc
Space Goat
Tragedy of One’s Own Goat

Deluxe Edition
I Need to Goat (cover of her very best friend Tom Petty track that she’s performed live many times but the first time studio recorded)

Raspberry Goat (cover of her best friend Prince track she inspired by wearing a raspberry goat once)

Say You Love Goat (cover of her very best friend Christine McVie track from the band Stevie ended Fleetwood Mac)

[Macfan4life]

Dial the goat

[jbrownsjr]

Goat Will Run To You

[HomerMcvie]

I think it's just awful that you guys are making fun of Stevie. THEY'D BE NOTHING WITHOUT HER!!!!!:mad:











:lol:

[Macfan4life]

Gold and Goat

[jbrownsjr]

Crystal Goats

[HomerMcvie]

Goat a Little

[aleuzzi]

Goat a Little

(Goat Ahead, Lily)

[jbrownsjr]

She rings like a goat through the night
Wouldn't you love to silence her.

[HomerMcvie]

She rings like a goat through the night
Wouldn't you love to silence her.

I'd love to eat some Goat's Head Soup.

[FuzzyPlum]

I think it's just awful that you guys are making fun of Stevie. THEY'D BE NOTHING WITHOUT HER!!!!!:mad:


Well, she is THE GOAT after all

[jbrownsjr]

In the middle of my room, goats did not, hear from you!

[aleuzzi]

In the middle of my room, goats did not, hear from you!

Learn to be a stranger
Goat on Goat

[HomerMcvie]

Learn to be a stranger
Goat on Goat

Thunder only happens when it's raining
Goat's only love you when you're bleating.

[jbrownsjr]

Intense Goat sense,
As she walks in the room.

[Macfan4life]

You go down to the laundromat
maybe your goat is there

[jbrownsjr]

There are goats all around you
If I do say so myself.

[aleuzzi]

Intense Goat sense,
As she walks in the room.

This is a goat, right?
Deja Vu!

[jbrownsjr]

This is a goat, right?
Deja Vu!

When you hang up that phone,
will goats cease to exsist!

[Macfan4life]

Thing is....goat of me used to love you
goat of me still does

[jbrownsjr]

Same old goat you used to use before

[aleuzzi]

Same old goat you used to use before

OMG—this one is genius! It was staring us all in the face for months and no one saw it. Until now.

[jbrownsjr]

OMG—this one is genius! It was staring us all in the face for months and no one saw it. Until now.

I swear, I didn't know what I was goating into!!

[FuzzyPlum]

And she stares at the goats
Oooh there are many goats to stare at these days

[FuzzyPlum]

…..wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty, goaty, goaty
Wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty, goaty

[jbrownsjr]

…..wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty, goaty, goaty
Wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty
Wassamatta goaty, goaty

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[aleuzzi]

I swear, I didn't know what I was goating into!!

Make a meal of some bright-eyed goat

[HomerMcvie]

Make a meal of some bright-eyed goat

You need someone bleating after you.

[aleuzzi]

You need someone bleating after you.

Ok, that is top drawer stuff, sir! I am dying here…

[jbrownsjr]

Ok, that is top drawer stuff, sir! I am dying here…

you guys are the goatest of all time!!

[jbrownsjr]

Ok, that is top drawer stuff, sir! I am dying here…

Ain't goat nothing better to do.

[soul_drifter333]

Peter Green - Oh Well, Man Of the World
Christine McVie - Rhiannon, Say You Love Me
John McVie - The Chain, Go Your Own Way
Lindsey Buckingham - I'm So Afraid, Silver Springs
Mick Fleetwood - I'm So Afraid, Not That Funny
Stevie Nicks - Cowbell and Faux Tambourine :laugh:

[Villavic]

Mick Fleetwood - I'm So Afraid, Not That Funny


I love the Not That Funny at the Mirage Live video.

[aleuzzi]

Peter Green - Oh Well, Man Of the World
Christine McVie - Rhiannon, Say You Love Me
John McVie - The Chain, Go Your Own Way
Lindsey Buckingham - I'm So Afraid, Silver Springs
Mick Fleetwood - I'm So Afraid, Not That Funny
Stevie Nicks - Cowbell and Faux Tambourine :laugh:

Love Christine’s keys on Rhiannon. Did you ever hear the vocal-keyboard only vid on YouTube?

Also, John’s bass on “Nightwatch,” “Miles Away,” and “Sugar Daddy”—the man is the most underrated bassist in all of rock.

[jbrownsjr]

Love Christine’s keys on Rhiannon. Did you ever hear the vocal-keyboard only vid on YouTube?

Also, John’s bass on “Nightwatch,” “Miles Away,” and “Sugar Daddy”—the man is the most underrated bassist in all of rock.

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

[jbrownsjr]

I love that mix. I love to play it on my Echo!

[HomerMcvie]

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

I love this!!!

When's the last time Goatsy ever sang a C?:rolleyes:

[soul_drifter333]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing, I've never heard this before. I actually meant her playing on the live version when it breaks before Stevie starts the dreams unwind part and Lindsey goes into his his solo. It gets me every time! I didn't specify the live version in my post. At the 3:40 point and really all through the entire performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goKM7jsOwrg

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

[aleuzzi]

And here is the link to Nightwatch. John’s bass on the middle part of the song carries everything right through to the climax:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBqaB-g3lA&pp=ygUZZmxlZXR3b29kIG1hYyBuaWdodCB3YXRjaA%3D%3D

[soul_drifter333]

I'm not a big fan of drum solos, but that's a great version where everything comes together. John's bass is killer on the Mirage live version and Christine's upright adds so much. It cracks me up when Lindsey lights a J and John moves in close so he can catch some of the 2nd hand smoke. :laugh:

I love the Not That Funny at the Mirage Live video.

[DownOnRodeo]

Christine playing on the live version when it breaks before Stevie starts the dreams unwind part and Lindsey goes into his his solo. It gets me every time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goKM7jsOwrg

Yes, that part is awesome, especially when it seamlessly kicks into the "dreams unwind" chords together with the bass and oohaahs. I love to play it. (Just need one of those Hohners.)

[jbrownsjr]

It cracks me up when Lindsey lights a J and John moves in close so he can catch some of the 2nd hand smoke. :laugh:

I used to think that was the coolest thing ever.

[DownOnRodeo]

Songs From The Goat

Touched by a Goat

Space Goat


How did I miss these :laugh:

[jbrownsjr]

How did I miss these :laugh:

Sometimes Goat's a Bitch