What do you think is the most romantic FM/solo song?

[darklinensuit]

I know it's not a love story, but I love the sound of "Garbo". Some of Christine's early FM stuff ("Come a Little Closer") & of course "Songbird" also have this quality - maybe also "Honey Hi". I think I'm drawing a blank for Lindsey ones.
Ideas?
- Jake

[sulamith]

Ooh, its gotta be "Crystal"!

-Sharon

[EnchantedStorms]

Ooh, yeah. Crystal!

And I know it's totally not a romantic song in the sappy sense, but I have to say Kind of Woman. There's just a mystery thing going there or something. lol.

Another of Stevie's...Love Is.

Mystified is a pretty good one...

I'm sure there are more....:D

~Angela~:wavey:

[StevieNxs4life]

Originally posted by sulamith
Ooh, its gotta be "Crystal"!

-Sharon

I agree with Sharon! Crystal! Great Romantic song!!! :nod:

[strandinthewind]

Without a doubt, "The Highwayman" for Stevie.

I mean it has all of the elements of great romatic saga, a cad (Don Henley/The Eagles), the chase ("her horse is like dragonfly" (sigh :D )), booze ("a dream begun in wine"), and heartbeak ("eyes welled with tears" and never winning). Next, probably Rooms of Fire - the whole waiting to see your partner again in death theme is very romantic to me. I also like the one of the Rhiannon demos that says "For you, Rhiannon, I would fight the world." That line and the line "her gown was no more than the water could cover" or somethig like that are also very, very romantic.

For Christine, probably "As Long a You Follow" and perhaps "Warm Ways." I love "Why" but it is not really about all of the elements of romance per se; it is just about getting over someone ("my heart will rise up like the morning sun" (sigh :D )); same for Songbird.

For LB, I would say "Steal Your Heart Away." He doesn't really write romantic songs I guess!!! Someone prove me wrong!!!!!:laugh: :laugh:

[Johnny Stew]

Stevie: "Sleeping Angel"

Lindsey: "Bleed To Love Her"

Christine: "The Smile That I Live For"

[Gazza]

Albatross, I think is one of the most romantic pieces of music ever.

Of the Rumours lineup, I'd probably agree with Crystal.

[gldstwmn]

Garbo is a very romantic song. Sleeping Angel also. I love the box set version where it doesn't fade out as quickly at the end. From The Five, there's Landslide, Crystal, and Spare Me A Little. Can't think of a Lindser song right off the top of my head.

[gldstwmn]

Originally posted by strandinthewind
I also like the one of the Rhiannon demos that says "For you, Rhiannon, I would fight the world." That line and the line "her gown was no more than the water could cover" or somethig like that are also very, very romantic.

:laugh:

Wow, I missed that one. Could you or someone email it to me?

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Thank you.

[strandinthewind]

In o longer have it as my hard drive crashed, etc. But, I think the lyrics are posted in the Stevie section at www.purplemoon.com.

[darklinensuit]

Great picks from everyone! "The Highwayman" is a favorite for sure, & the lyrics to "Rooms on Fire" are certainly romantic (as well as Stevie slow dancing in the red dress in the video). "Kind of Woman" has that great romantic feel, but hey, it's a cheatin' heart song (almost). "Silver Springs" has that same unrequited love thing - I guess we should distinguish between songs of love & songs of doomed love that still sound romantic!

I don't think I know that "The Smile that I Live For".

I'm gonna be tarred & feathered for this, but I'm NOT a big fan of "Love Is", though I do love "If Anyone Falls" - video and all. (Seems I stand alone!)

That Stevie demo sounds like "Forest of the B;lack Roses" & is called "Maker of Birds/Three Birds of Rhiannon" It ends: "For you are in my blood." (Stevie at a high note!) Together w/"Bleed to Love Her", maybe we're onto something...

-Jake

[darklinensuit]

Requested lyrics from Stevie Nicks Demos & Outtakes Page:

(The Three Birds of Rhiannon)
Stevie Nicks
Demo

A bird that is not mine...
Three birds that belong to her
One emerald-green,
One snow-white...
One golden, flashing like a
Sunbeam through the night...
One golden, flashing like a
Sunbeam through the night...

When at first he saw her...
It seemed she had no name
She sat alone, and it seemed to him...
That the light and her face were the same...
Her hair shone...
Streamed blond and gold...
He thought..."Maybe...
I'm going insane..."

Her gown was no more
Than the water could cover...
This time would not come again...
And the white mares dance...
And the Lady asks...

"Take my wisdom with you...
I shall ride...
If you kill the dark Lord of Death...
Someday, I shall be your wife...
Someday, I shall be your wife..."

And the birds are still singing...
And the song is now sweeping...
Like a silver...
A silver shimmering flood...

"For you, Rhiannon...
I will fight,
I will fight the world...
For you, Rhiannon,
I would fight...
I would fight the world...
For you are in my blood...
For you...
For you are in my blood

[strandinthewind]

Thanks Jake!!!!!

Do not despair - I also did not like the Love Is on TISL all that much, although I really liked the demo (off key voice and all:D )

[gldstwmn]

The Love Is demo is a beauty. I especially love the "what you believe it is" part that you can barely hear at the end on the finished product. And as far as If Anyone Falls, I sooo wish we'd hear that live again. It's a great live song and it's one of my favorites.

[Tango]

Tango In The Night

Written by Lindsey Buckingham.


Listen to the wind on the water
Listen to the waves upon the shore
Try to sleep, sleep won't come
Just as I begin to fade

Then I remember
When the moon was full and bright
I would take you in the darkness
And do the tango in the night
Tango...

I keep the dream in my pocket
Never let it fade away
Inside, outside
No loneliness in this dream

Then I remember
When the moon was full and bright
I would take you in the darkness
And do the tango in the night
Tango...


There's a pretty cool discussion of the song here:


http://www.fleetwoodmac.net/penguin/interpretations/t/tangointhenight.htm

[Johnny Stew]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
I don't think I know that "The Smile that I Live For".It can be found on Christine's 1984 solo album, 'Christine McVie,' and is definitely worth seeking out.

[SilverGirl]

my vote goes to...."Warm Ways"!!
also the afore mentioned "Crystal"... and "Brown Eyes"...

how about..."GO YOUR OWN WAY"!! (j/k :laugh: )

[DownOnRodeo]

I too vote Brown Eyes.

So sultry - it simmers!;)

[gldstwmn]

Over on AOL radio, the Fleetwood Mac DJ was playing a lot of Stevie, Mac and they even played some of Christine's solo stuff last night.

[darklinensuit]

I've only seen Stevie perform "If Anyone Falls" once, on the Whole Lotta Trouble tour. I've seen Stevie seven times, & this is the ONLY song that I didn't recognize from the 1st notes. (Really odd considering that I some of her other song beginnings sound alike, but this very distinctive one threw me.) I'd love to hear it again, too.

"Tango" is a great choice. I was beginning to think Lindsey was just a bitter old anti-romantic until you posted that!

I do have Christine's album (on cassette) & figured that that's where that "Smile" song came from - I was just too lazy to check before posting. I'll have to listen to it soon.

You're right, Brown Eyes has a distinct sound - where else can one hear those"sha-la-las?" Haven't heard it in person live, but I bet it would be great outside at night in a Sisters of the Moon kind of way. I think Never Forget is very underappreciated - a simple beat, & her voice just hugs it at every turn. Love that album.

Another thought: Bella Donna would seem like a love song if I didn't know it was based on Stevie's inner conflict. The first lines are like a challenge in a Ta,ing of the Shrew kind of way - You won't scare me the way you've chased off everyone else, but I'm inviting you in out of the darkness.

- Jake

-Jake

[buckmacnicks]

Ok folks,

My choice would be the following:

Christine: Over & Over (her most haunting and beautiful song with those shimmering gorgeous backing vocals by Stevie and Lindsey)

Lindsey: Save Me A Place (lovely lilting romantic little number with that line "save me a place, I´ll come running if you love me today" (Sigh!)

Stevie: Love Is (a great solo track) and Silver Springs (I´ll follow you down till the sound of my voice will haunt you).

Truly heartfelt moments of (lost) love!

[Mac Fan]

I'd probably say Crystal, but am not really sure.

[Tango]

Originally posted by darklinensuit

"Tango" is a great choice. I was beginning to think Lindsey was just a bitter old anti-romantic until you posted that!


-Jake

Thank you Jake. I think his current life shows the romance flame is still burning! :) He's got a few wonderful songs in his solo work as well, but I took your post to be seeking FM songs.

A solo song I would mention is "Slow Dancing," from Lindsey's "Go Insane" album. Beautifully done! :nod:

[BlueGrass]

Crystal
Songbird
Over & Over
Honey Hi
Say We'll Meet Again

[jwd]

Brown Eyes has my vote. The words, the music, the sha la la sha la las...very romantic and SEXY ! :nod:


Joe

[Mad4stevie]

Unreleased demo songs:

"No Light"
"Mistaken Love"
"She Loves Him Still"

Released songs:

"Silver Springs"
"Storms"

[tuigirl]

For me it's ..."you make loving fun":)

[macfan 57]

The Way I Feel
Come A Little Bit Closer
Warm Ways
Songbird
Brown Eyes
The Smile I Live For
Mystified
Bleed To Love Her

[ERigby818]

Ooh...All the songs everyone mentioned are definitely romantic. I love Three Birds Of Rhiannon.
I think Crystal is one of the most romantic songs ever. Other Stevie authored songs that tug at the heart strings:
Love Is ("...you've got the softest lips..."*sigh*)
Angel (see my quote below)
Silver Springs ("I would be your only dream... your shining on an ocean crashing...")
Frozen Love ("and if you go forward, I'll meet you there...and if you climb up through the cold freezing air...look down below you, search out above, cry out to life for frozen love")
Wild Heart ("wild as the darkest places of your mind...that's where I needed you...")
China Doll ("I said it's been so long since I've been held. He said, I could hold you for days...")

Lindsey can definitely be a mushball too ;) (god I love it!):
Tango, definitely. ("Listen to the wind on the water" gives me chills)
Steal Your Heart Away (see quote below)
Bleed To Love Her ("...and how she takes my breath away")
Big Love ("...oh I'll build you a kingdom...")
Second Hand News (there's something very ironically romantic about this)

...and Uh, just about EVERY song on Go Insane!;):D

Most of Christine's songs are romantic, but some really stand out:
Warm Ways ("I can't sleep with your warm ways")
Isn't It Midnight ("do you remember...the face of a pretty girl")
Everywhere ("you know that I'm proud and I can't get the words out...I want to be with you Everywhere")
You Make Loving Fun ("This feeling follows me wherever I go")

-Sonia