Solid Gold Performances

[Macfan4life]

Solid Gold was such a pivotal show in the 1980s for artists to promote their music. It was how we got to see people perform outside of videos even though most of it was lip syncing. Fleetwood Mac never appeared on the show but the song Tusk was performed by the USC marching and they showed the video. Here are some of Fleetwood Mac members Solid Gold performances.

1980 - Tusk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Duv66-jnfi8

1983 Mick Fleetwood - I Want You Back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v2MprvCOec

February 1984 Stevie Nicks - Nightbird (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb2ty18YFBQ

Fall 1984 Stevie Nicks - Stand Back (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaY3_ICVFgk

1984 Christine McVie - Love Will Show Us How
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_s1GTvD9rI

1984 Christine McVie - So Excited
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHpy3p5vpR0

1986 Solid Gold Dancers - I Can't Wait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5k_tXbCKSA

Stevie photo Solid Gold intro 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_uFrjYmlY

[jbrownsjr]

I WANT YOU BACK is absolutely hilarious.

[Macfan4life]

I WANT YOU BACK is absolutely hilarious.
Lindsey looks so different :lol:

[jbrownsjr]

Lindsey looks so different :lol:

They aren't even close on the synch. :lol:

[Macfan4life]

They aren't even close on the synch. :lol:
The clean shaven bankrupt Mick
I love it
:)

[jbrownsjr]

The clean shaven bankrupt Mick
I love it
:)

He looks so coked out!

[HomerMcvie]

He looks so coked out!

He looks pissed.

[jbrownsjr]

He looks pissed.

Can't it be both?

[David]

That's Steve Ross! The Zoo also dressed in tuxes when they performed in 1983 on Rock Palace on NBC. They played TONIGHT and ANGEL COME HOME.

[HomerMcvie]

Can't it be both?

I'm usually pretty happy with a few toots.

[aleuzzi]

He looks pissed.

He seems to be miming the character he plays in the video—and/or he’s just cray cray…

[jbrownsjr]

I'm usually pretty happy with a few toots.

He doesn't look pissed to me. It's the same face without the beard. Crazy, buzzed, and catching a fly while drumming.

[Macfan4life]

When I saw Mick's video in 1983 I thought it was him singing since he is lip syncing in the video. Rather strange video until a beautiful Stevie shows up. Their solo albums were released almost at the same time in 1983. I am sure I Want You Back and If Anyone Falls were filmed nearly back to back.
Mick looked freaky here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE57SRFdlc8

BTW
My favorite Zoo TV performance was with Bekka in 1992
Shakin the Cage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hso96WuuvsE

[David]

He doesn't look pissed to me. It's the same face without the beard. Crazy, buzzed, and catching a fly while drumming.

In late 1977, he went super-shaggy beard, like a deranged rabbi. Right after that — at some point in 1978 — he went completely clean-shaven (like Lindsey). But in 1979, he was back with his normal beard.

He’s obviously nuttier than Lindsey ever was.

[jbrownsjr]

When I saw Mick's video in 1983 I thought it was him singing since he is lip syncing in the video. Rather strange video until a beautiful Stevie shows up. Their solo albums were released almost at the same time in 1983. I am sure I Want You Back and If Anyone Falls were filmed nearly back to back.
Mick looked freaky here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE57SRFdlc8

BTW
My favorite Zoo TV performance was with Bekka in 1992
Shakin the Cage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hso96WuuvsE

Don't forget, he makes a cameo later on in, I CANT WAIT.

[Macfan4life]

Don't forget, he makes a cameo later on in, I CANT WAIT.
Yes! Who could forget his awesome dance moves :eek:
He was hanging around Stevie in 1986 because he was flat broke and she had primo sh*t.

[BLY]

Yes! Who could forget his awesome dance moves :eek:
He was hanging around Stevie in 1986 because he was flat broke and she had primo sh*t.

…also wanted to keep “Fleetwood” Mac relevant and top of mind during these solo releases.

[Villavic]

Don't forget, he makes a cameo later on in, I CANT WAIT.

Was it in I Can't Wait or If Anyone Falls?

https://stevienicks.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1983_if_anyone_falls_video_screen_cap.jpg

[Macfan4life]

Was it in I Can't Wait or If Anyone Falls?

https://stevienicks.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1983_if_anyone_falls_video_screen_cap.jpg
He was in both. Watch the I Can't Wait video and you will see his slick dance moves.

[Villavic]

Oh yes he is there. I just remembered the guys in white and thought he wasn't one of them. It would have been very funny to see him try to follow that choreography :laugh:

[jbrownsjr]

Here ya go, Villa.

[Villavic]

Here ya go, Villa.

I don't know why it reminded me Pinocchio at Stromboli puppet theater. :rolleyes:

[Macfan4life]

I don't know why it reminded me Pinocchio at Stromboli puppet theater. :rolleyes:
Read the damn book.

"I met with Stevie when she recorded her "I Can't Wait" video. We did copious amounts of coke and she was late for taping. She had no chorographer so we all wiggled like coked out zombies. The footage was played forwards and backwards and it made our cokey wiggles look so much better as if we had some sort of chorography planned. We were up all night for 3 days filming this video. It was fun but Stevie was in no shape to continue and had explodable diarrhea that sort of shut down the set for a few hours. I sat with her in her trailer until things were cleaned up and it was safe to return to the stage."

[bombaysaffires]

Read the damn book.

"I met with Stevie when she recorded her "I Can't Wait" video. We did copious amounts of coke and she was late for taping. She had no chorographer so we all wiggled like coked out zombies. The footage was played forwards and backwards and it made our cokey wiggles look so much better as if we had some sort of chorography planned. We were up all night for 3 days filming this video. It was fun but Stevie was in no shape to continue and had explodable diarrhea that sort of shut down the set for a few hours. I sat with her in her trailer until things were cleaned up and it was safe to return to the stage."

what. the. actual. fork......:eek:

Bet she was THRILLED for that little tidbit to get out.......

Not sure I've ever heard the term "explodable" diarrhea..... explosive, but not explodable. ROFL. Does doing coke nonstop for 3 days straight give diarrhea problems? I am sadly inexperienced in this arena. Is that what happens when you have your assistant blow it up your bum?

[Villavic]

Read the damn book.

"I met with Stevie when she recorded her "I Can't Wait" video. We did copious amounts of coke and she was late for taping. She had no chorographer so we all wiggled like coked out zombies. The footage was played forwards and backwards and it made our cokey wiggles look so much better as if we had some sort of chorography planned. We were up all night for 3 days filming this video. It was fun but Stevie was in no shape to continue and had explodable diarrhea that sort of shut down the set for a few hours. I sat with her in her trailer until things were cleaned up and it was safe to return to the stage."

That must be the second book, that I haven't read. It's not mentioned in the first one.

[Nathan]

Read the damn book.

"I met with Stevie when she recorded her "I Can't Wait" video. We did copious amounts of coke and she was late for taping. She had no chorographer so we all wiggled like coked out zombies. The footage was played forwards and backwards and it made our cokey wiggles look so much better as if we had some sort of chorography planned. We were up all night for 3 days filming this video. It was fun but Stevie was in no shape to continue and had explodable diarrhea that sort of shut down the set for a few hours. I sat with her in her trailer until things were cleaned up and it was safe to return to the stage."

Good story.

[Penguin Emeritus]

It was fun but Stevie was in no shape to continue and had explodable diarrhea that sort of shut down the set for a few hours. I sat with her in her trailer until things were cleaned up and it was safe to return to the stage."

but was it safe to return to her bathroom?!

:lol:

was this quote for real?? i've never heard the term 'explodable' either.

--Lis

[DownOnRodeo]

"Explodable diarrhea"

Stevie wasn't speaking metaphorically when she said I Can't Wait.

[DownOnRodeo]

She wonders how many more hours
Her gut will feel bloated?
In secret she says she needs a cubicle
But no door is open!

Well, she dances around in a circle
Well, she's got that feeling now
Blame it on something she ate last night
Put the blame on me cause I’ve got no
No Pepto-Bismol

I can't wait, I can't wait
I'm just wasting my time with this coarse single ply!
I can't wait, I can't wait
And I've got to know when can I get off the can..

[Macfan4life]

but was it safe to return to her bathroom?!

:lol:

was this quote for real?? i've never heard the term 'explodable' either.

--Lis
It was my little joke on Villavic and that damn book.

[Villavic]

If Joey Tribbiani can say supposably, Mick can say explodable.

[soul_drifter333]

:thumbsup: This was brought up before and a lot of people didn't believe it, but here is Red Stewart on TV actually saying he did it. I remember thinking of Stevie when I saw this who having the same problems with her nose.

Skip to the 5:55 point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDY8pyu05Ck

"Explodable diarrhea"

Stevie wasn't speaking metaphorically when she said I Can't Wait.

[Macfan4life]

:thumbsup: This was brought up before and a lot of people didn't believe it, but here is Red Stewart on TV actually saying he did it. I remember thinking of Stevie when I saw this who having the same problems with her nose.

Skip to the 5:55 point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDY8pyu05Ck
yes
At least Rod was honest and grounded enough to know the cocaine was ruining his voice. Stevie could care less. Some of those RAL demos and some RAL performances were horrific that I cant understand how she could not hear herself. But I suppose when you live in a bubble and everyone feeds off you and tells you how wonderful you are that you cant see the truth.

[HomerMcvie]

That must be the second book, that I haven't read. It's not mentioned in the first one.

Think of all the references you could annoy us with!

I've never read it, either. I was OBSESSED with the first one, and read it at least 30 times. I've owned the second one for YEARS, and have never made it past the first few pages.

I'd say this is because I ASSumed the first one was true. And now I know that he's a loser and a liar.

[Villavic]

Think of all the references you could annoy us with!

I've never read it, either. I was OBSESSED with the first one, and read it at least 30 times. I've owned the second one for YEARS, and have never made it past the first few pages.

I'd say this is because I ASSumed the first one was true. And now I know that he's a loser and a liar.

If I read it, I'd skip all the pages until 1990 or the new material, but I'm not interested any more; now I know the kind of person he is, I'd never pay for that book.

[Macfan4life]

If I read it, I'd skip all the pages until 1990 or the new material, but I'm not interested any more; now I know the kind of person he is, I'd never pay for that book.
The second book is nothing like the first book. There are no revelations or juicy parts. Its a kiss and make up book to his ex wife Jenny, Bob Weston, Bob Welch, his kids, and so many other people he wronged in his life. There are no secrets or negative parts of the book. Its Mick praising all the people he s*it on his entire life. I tried to sell it on Ebay after reading it but I had no offers. There were so many details he could have talked about especially where his last book left off. But none were revealed. I suppose the book was some sort of therapy for him because of some guilt he may have had.

[Wdm6789]

Christine’s mid 80s solo era style was questionable. She looked great during Mirage and she looked great during Tango, but her solo era in the mid 80s… her hair style was bad and those huge jackets with then towering shoulder pads… yikes. I know that was the style back then, but she looked so much better during Tango.

[Macfan4life]

Christine’s mid 80s solo era style was questionable. She looked great during Mirage and she looked great during Tango, but her solo era in the mid 80s… her hair style was bad and those huge jackets with then towering shoulder pads… yikes. I know that was the style back then, but she looked so much better during Tango.
I agree. I got flamed here once for saying the same thing. But lets be real, they all looked weird in the mid 80s. Lindsey's high hair was a goof. Its almost like Chris was too cool already for the 80s but those big 80s pattern jackets were a miss. But would they not be on anyone? When I first saw the Got A Hold On Me Video, my first reaction was "Why did Chris let someone butcher her hair." She looked older and not as elegant from Mirage. I agree, she looks so much better in the late 80s during Tango and even 1990 for BTM.
Stevie's hair in the mid to late 80s was weird too. I hated that helmet head with straight side bangs. Those shoulder pads Stevie started to wear in 1987 and 1989 were ridiculous.

[David]

She wonders how many more hours
Her gut will feel bloated?
In secret she says she needs a cubicle
But no door is open!

Well, she dances around in a circle
Well, she's got that feeling now
Blame it on something she ate last night
Put the blame on me cause I’ve got no
No Pepto-Bismol

I can't wait, I can't wait
I'm just wasting my time with this coarse single ply!
I can't wait, I can't wait
And I've got to know when can I get off the can..

You Bozo. These words are literally better than Stevie’s original. They’re more true to life.

[jbrownsjr]

You Bozo. These words are literally better than Stevie’s original. They’re more true to life.

It's organic, circular, cyclical, weird, profound, and insane

[aleuzzi]

It's organic, circular, cyclical, weird, profound, and insane

It burns bridges

[jbrownsjr]

It burns bridges

we can all
burn
together gether gether gether gether.... :xoxo: