what do you think of 'you and i' ?

[misterbug]

i'm just curious to see what people think of "you and i" parts I and II, two nuggets from the TITN era (II's on the album, I's a B-side only track). i really like them, especially part II. anybody else care to comment?

[macmar71]

Perfect example of the great collaborations between Buckingham and McVie. I love both parts of You And I and always wished that both were available on the Tango album.
Part one reminds me of blue skies and fresh air.
Part two is more animated and kind of reminds me of the album cover, the evening and the leafy plants.
Just my thoughts on these two great songs. Lindsey's voice sounds incredible on them, too.:nod:

[Vianna]

I absolutely love and adore You and I Part I and wish it had made it to the album.

If I could ask Lindsey one and only one question it would be how did you get the sound at the very beginning of the song? Sounds like bells or something...

[BlueGrass]

Originally posted by misterbug
i'm just curious to see what people think of "you and i" parts I and II, two nuggets from the TITN era (II's on the album, I's a B-side only track). i really like them, especially part II. anybody else care to comment?

I agree.

[wondergirl9847]

I am listening to Part I right now, thanks for suggesting it!! LOL I LOVE IT TO DEATH!! I love Part II as well!! When he sings at the very end and through out the song with that high voice....that is awesome!! :nod:

Yeah, the beginning is COOLNESS too!! :D:D:D

OMG, the song just faded and I just noticed the ending sounds similar to a music box, kinda!!!!!! I never heard that before!!!! COOL!!!!! That's too bad it fades out...it sounds SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!

[strandinthewind]

I love this song. Also, I still think I hear SN on this one. But, then again, maybe I am hearing things at my age!!!!;) Is there a production credit that says who sang on it?

[Rumours]

"You you you you you you you you..........

......Where the strange wind bloooooows....."

He he he!! Love it. Love them both.
You know, I tried to put them both together--nope, they just don't fit together, and I say "how can they be a part 1 & a part 2 of something!?" Hmmm......ah well.

Definitely hear Stevie on Part 2.....not so sure on Part 1 though.....maybeeeeeee.......

Stephanie

[seteca]

You And I Part II is one of my fav. tracks on TITN. It's such a sweet, feel-good song! Perfect album closer, on a near-perfect album.:nod:

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

[misterbug]

IMO, TITN would have been perfect if when i see you again was replaced by you and i part I....

[stefan]

I think You and I part I ist a demo far away from being a ready song and I really can't count it as such.

You and I part II is better- it's sounds at least somehow more finished. And it`s not bad. But it's not more than a nice simple shallow song and from LB`s TITN songs beneath Familiy man the weakest. Not to compare with some of the recent material imo.

[Mac Fan]

I haven't heard You and I part I, yet, but I love You and I part II

[BlueGrass]

When they remaster and re-release their catalog in June I hope they put on songs from these sessions. Like for Mirage put on Cool Waters, for TITN You And I, Down Endless Street etc.

[ERigby818]

It's so beautiful...it's like ear candy. His voice sounds so pretty in it.
Part II is a really awesome Lindsey-Christine collaboration. I heard an early demo of it where it's just her...and it doesn't say "You and I" in it anywhere. I guess that's Lindsey's addition. But it's cool...she's softly singing, "keep your heart open and your eyes shut tight."
-Sonia

[rhianntp]

Ive never heard part 1 :( anyone know where I might get to hear this? I love part 2 :)

[misterbug]

you and i part I was released as the B-side to 'big love'.

rhianntp, i have an mp3 of part I. not CD quality as it was taken from a 45, but if you want me to email it to you, drop me a line. [email protected]

[Les]

Originally posted by ERigby818
Part II is a really awesome Lindsey-Christine collaboration. I heard an early demo of it where it's just her...and it doesn't say "You and I" in it anywhere. I guess that's Lindsey's addition. But it's cool...she's softly singing, "keep your heart open and your eyes shut tight."


It's always sort of interested me how "You and I, Part II" ended up with a Lindsey lead vocal, while Chris is on a demo as the lead, and "Mystified" ended up with a Christine lead vocal, while Lindsey is on a demo as the lead.

[chiliD]

Originally posted by Les
...and "Mystified" ended up with a Christine lead vocal, while Lindsey is on a demo as the lead.

Have an mp3 of that you'd be willing to share? ;)


I liked "You & I, Part 1" immediately, but it took a LONNNG time for Part 2 to grow on me. (mainly, it was the realization that Part 2 & "Soul Drifter" sound very similiar...and me LIKING "Soul Drifter" and not "You & I, Part 2")

Part 2, to me, has an almost "Christmas-y" feel to it; as though it should have Christmas related lyrics. :nod:

[ricohv]

Hey Chilli- I agree-I always thought Pt. II should be have Christmas lyrics or that it should have been a cartoons theme song. It just is a little too animated or kid like for my taste but I love Pt. 1, and see nothing in common of the two songs except the repitition of the "You & I"-which I guess is enough to give the songs a pt.I and pt.II.
*Ricoh*

[tommer]

i find both these tracks to be boring, pointless, and insignificant.
as for pt. 1- it's a classic B side, they didn't even include it on The Chain, no wonder why.
pt. 2 could have been less annoying if it was a B side as well or something like that, the problem is, that it's closing TITN.
i wondered many times just how could they come up with such an uninspired and lame finale' for such a triumphant musical effort. :distress:

[Villavic]

I liked PArt I a lot, but never found it on any CD. Is it included in any album? (available) CD single? Is it available to download? If you know tell me the site please

[BlueGrass]

Originally posted by Les
It's always sort of interested me how "You and I, Part II" ended up with a Lindsey lead vocal, while Chris is on a demo as the lead, and "Mystified" ended up with a Christine lead vocal, while Lindsey is on a demo as the lead.

How do you know that?

[Les]

Because I've heard them. :)

I'm pretty sure I've got the Mystified with Lindsey at home...can't remember if I've still got the You and I with Chris. I'll have to check. I can send it to you (and you too Chili) if you'd like when I get home from work.

[Johnny Stew]

I think they made the right decision in switching the lead vocalists on those two songs.
Lindsey sounds somewhat flat and seems to struggle to sing those high notes on the demo for "Mystified," and I think Christine's vocals were a little too airy on the "You And I, part 2" demo, which is already a fairly "bubblegum-pop" type track. Lindsey's voice on the album version gives it a bit more of an edge.

Of the two parts of "You And I"... I prefer Part 1, and wish they had been able to find a place for it on the album (though certainly not as a substitute for "When I See You Again!). :eek:
There may not be a lot going on lyrically, but it's just such a pretty song, and so moody. A very effective number, overall.

And even though I've previously expressed the opinion that Part 2 is light enough to defy gravity, I do still like the song quite a bit. They may have treaded a bit too far into Debbie Gibson territory, but it's certainly not without appeal.
My favorite lyric... "keep your heart open, and your eyes shut tight... what will be, will be."

[stefan]

Originally posted by Les
Because I've heard them. :)

I'm pretty sure I've got the Mystified with Lindsey at home...can't remember if I've still got the You and I with Chris. I'll have to check. I can send it to you (and you too Chili) if you'd like when I get home from work.

Hi Les, I too didn't know these songs exist in these versions. Would be glad, if you could send me the mp3 also! Thanks a lot, Stefan
my mail address:
[email protected]

[misterbug]

if anybody would care to send me the lindsey mystified or the christine part I, i'd be grateful.

i can send anyone the mp3 of part I in return.

[email protected]

[rhianntp]

wow I just heard part 1... very cool... so creative lindsey is in the studio ... this song is just about a feeling... very simple song... but can almost feel the passion in his vocals :)

[BlueGrass]

Yes you can reach me as Murrow86 or @ [email protected]

Thanks a lot

[macmar71]

A review of the Tango album here in a CT paper stated that You And I Part Two had the instrumental melody of March of The Wooden Soldiers which I always thought was an interesting comparison.

[BlueGrass]

Originally posted by macmar71
A review of the Tango album here in a CT paper stated that You And I Part Two had the instrumental melody of March of The Wooden Soldiers which I always thought was an interesting comparison.

Huh, what is that?

[CarneVaca]

You and I, Part I is as comfortable as summer afternoon nap in the hammock. The swirly, dreamy soundscapes transport you to a restful place. It's a bubble bath. A dory bobbing in a summer breeze. A cup of lemon tea in late fall.

Peace

[macmar71]

What I remember about March of the Wooden Soldiers is that it is in an old movie with Laurel and Hardy and it had these soldiers that march around a fairy tale land towards the end. The instrumentation played in the background of this is what the reviewer was comparing to You and I part 2, I guess that is has a steady beat and it builds, that is what I find they have in common. It has been a long time since seeing that movie.