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Christine McVie pleases tiny turnout
Review from the Pittsburgh Press about her 05/11/1984 concert. I was there and agree with most of what he wrote but the ending sums it up perfectly. While one of the scarcest turnouts for a concert, it was no doubt one of the best concerts of the year.
At the end of 1984, this writer did not forget those words. He recapped all the shows he saw in Pittsburgh in 1984. There were huge acts like Bruce Springsteen, etc but he mentioned this concert again as being one of the best. 721 is a very dismal turnout for her star quality. But believe it or not, I would have guessed it was fewer. But right after Too Much Is Not Enough, the crowd (including me) ran and overwhelmed the orchestra pit. You really saw her and her band's faces light up. They finally got to see the people they were playing for. For about the last 4 songs, they really thrived off the audience, even though it was not many. You have to give kudos to Chris for not cancelling these gigs. It was not about the money for her. She let her band get paid and even the opening act (Baxter Robinson band). I bet she sacrificed for their cause. This review is a treasure to find online. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1001...estinyturnout/ |
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So, the promoter probably lost his ass on the show. Christine and the band got their guarantee. What probably hurt was not getting much merch money, but that’s not money you can bank on. |
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Dont want to debate you on nonsense. For the love of God, please stop trying to prove everyone wrong every second of your day. Her solo tour was not commercially successful and was not even breaking even on many nights. Tours make money Steve. Ticket sales and merchandising are huge. When you don't have crowds, you don't make money. My point remains. Kudos for Chris not cancelling these gigs. |
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https://stevienicks.info/1984/06/a-f...in-fine-voice/ |
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I’ve been in the van for the “Only 150 tickets have been sold, but the promoter is expecting a very strong walk-up”/“Okay, we’ll do it if he’s prepared to possibly lose his ass” conversation. And, of course, the “tonight’s show is off, we’re going to New Orleans!!!” conversation. |
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Her iconic status of being in one of the biggest bands ever and all those hits let alone a hit record currently on the charts is a bit odd. Lindsey pretty much had the same experience if not worse for his Out of the Cradle tour. I just wish I had a time machine and could go back in time. I would have been a groupie and showing up in the front row every night. Tickets only about $14.00 back then. She toured by bus in 1984 and her tour bus was named "The Challenge". It was a very colorful and professionally painted bus that had the name painted on it. Saw it parked about 2 blocks from the theater the night of the concert. Gosh why did I not bring a camera. I felt embarrassed at the turn out. There is a recording of Ask Anybody on Youtube where she exclaims "Its so quiet here" to the audience. It was from St Louis. But we saw history and a fantastic concert. Funny story about the show that I am surprised was not mentioned in this concert review. She came to the stage and said "How are you Detroit" After Say You Love Me she apologized over and over and made a joke of it and said "I knew I was going to get that screwed up somewhere" Pittsburgh is not Detroit :) |
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Nice review. I wish I was there, truly.
Two quibbles: "Songbird" was not an "unusual" set closer. And I've heard live performances of "One In a Million"--her voice sounds great in that context. But, hey, here's to a review that DOESN'T mention Nicks. Not once. |
Too Much Is Not Enough and Guitar Bug... do we have recordings of those? First I’m hearing of them!
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ETA: It was a song he and Todd Sharp wrote. |
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The show was absolutely great and I had no idea the place was only half filled. I don't think I turned my head once to look at the crowd; I was focused on Chris. My favorite moments of the show were when she did the "Bob Welch era" songs, "Spare Me a Little" and "Just Crazy Love." |
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Christine played Universal on June 15. Was that her last show? Mick traipsed in midway through and sat in the front row. I got a nice long-sleeve T-shirt with piano keys on it. Some ladies in the audience were wearing furs and cocktail party dresses. Viva l'eleganza!
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Some of the best shows I've had the pleasure of attending were with smaller turnouts. One was in Columbus OH for a band that we would later see break up after the tour, and the other was a NYE beach concert where Mother Nature was just NOT cooperating. (The temperature DROPPED each 5-10 degrees each day at this location for the 3 or 4 days before.)
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I saw Chris' solo tour on June 11, 1984 at The Majestic Theater in San Antonio, Texas. It was at the very end of the tour. There appeared to be about 900 people in attendance that evening. The seating capacity is 2,200.
I didn't even buy my ticket on the first day of sales and I still got front row seats. The show was phenomenal and it was a fantastic evening. |
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If only we could go back in time. It truly was an incredible show. |
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AND, in the pre internet age, unless I heard it announced on the radio, I was pretty unaware as to who was touring... |
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DVD and audio idea for Rhino: Reseda Country Club concert with the Switzerland film on the making of the album. (We can see Russ Titelman engage in playful shtick with Christine.)
Another DVD and audio idea for Rhino: Mick’s 1981 film on his album and the concert for the natives. I think most of these things were only ever released on laser disc. |
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I loved that MTV special about Christine making her solo album in Montreux. I think some of it was filmed in Great Britain and Los Angeles. Such a cool thing to watch. Mick is in it!
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Does anybody here say Christine McVie, like “vie” as in “I want to vie for a spot on the swim team”? I’m just curious. |
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Don't know about the "Vie" question. "Christy McVie" was a thing for a while, however. |
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Try calling me Dave, and see what happens!:p |
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And I recently kicked myself out of the Real Savage Like FB group. All I said was "f*ck Mick Fleetwood". They warned me that profanity wasn't allowed. Like I'd belong to a group that doesn't allow cussing! Bye bitches! :D:wavey::D:wavey::D Didn't they use the pic from the back of the White album, and reverse $tevie and Lindsey's names? |
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Thanks for the concert review links! I’m curious though- neither review mentioned Billy Burnette, yet he was prominently featured on the filmed concert on YouTube. Was his appearance purely for the taped concert? I guess I’m surprised if that’s the case- I wasn’t aware he was famous enough to be a “special guest” at that time, since that was years before he joined Fleetwood Mac. I thought Billy did a stellar job on the concert special, and his vocals on Who’s Dreaming This Dream were incredible.
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