150 Songs he HAS to know!
 

Calling all Ledgies!

In my high school chorale, or choir, we got a new student teacher. He has come up with an idea to better get to know everybody. He created a poster, where we each must put down one song that he vows to listen to. Of course, i have decided to put a Fleetwood Mac song, but i'm just not sure which!:confused:

I have considered (and he's 21, so he either may have or not have heard their classics):

• "Sisters of The Moon" - probably my all-time favorite, and everyone i play this for is completely enchanted by the Mirage live version!
• "Rhiannon" - ROSEBUD!!!!
• "The Chain" - a group effort, really shows why they are one of the best bands that ever played!
• "Silver Springs" (Live version, of course!) - what emotion! Anybody would have instant respect for people who can sing those lyrics!

so, either pick from that list or give me your suggestions and thoughts! Can't wait to hear what you have to say!:blob1:

-Miranda

I would pick Rhiannon.

I was going to say the same thing :nod:

Out of your choices I would definitely pick The Chain, it's one of the only songs my friends can stand and they almost hate FM. To me, Rhiannon from Rosebud may frighten a newcomer, but given the circumstances, it may be a good option. Silver Springs is, as you said emotionally raw, and a masterpiece, my friends also like this one. Sisters Of The Moon may, like Rhiannon, give a different impression from the norm of FM's songs. However, if you were talking only Stevie, I would definitely go with SOTM :D

OH WELL :thumbsup:

you have no idea how long i pondered this choice.....if i pick it, it'll probably be from either the '75 concert or the Tusk tour..as for Rhiannon...i see your guys' point with Rosebud.....maybe the studio version will suffice?

^Maybe The Dance version :shrug: the studio version is magnificent as well, and radio friendly (general population that can't handle her awesomeness :D)

ooooo yeah! Especially cause it has that gorgeous piano intro! :blob1:

I'd say Sisters of the Moon.

I would have said Rhiannon, but how can you be certain he'll listen to Rosebud?

Rhiannon fer sure.

It's a pity there aren't any official recordings of the Unleashed Tour Oh Well because it is just miles ahead of any other version Lindsey's done of it.

Out of the songs you'd listed at the top I'd be most tempted to say The Chain, but since it's likely he might have heard it I'd maybe go for the studio SOTM as something he doesn't know and that is a bit different from the Fleetwood Mac he probably knows from the radio.

Why Rhiannon? Everyone under the sun knows that song. They play it on the radio every stinkin day. I am 20 years old and I know the majority of my friends know that song. Pick something he won't know...SOTM!

i know!!!!! I'm so upset! and if you think about it, they've professionally recorded every single tour! Why is this one any different?!?!?!?!

anyways, yes i am leaning towards SOTM:nod: and especially with "Rhiannon" recently on the Grammys, he probably knows it.

Sisters Of The Moon gets my vote! :thumbsup:

I've found that while a lot of casual music listeners know who FM is, they have limited knowledge and/or have the completely wrong idea about the band, so I always play The Ledge for newbies, to knock those preconceptions on their asses:D

I played The Ledge recently for my boyfriend, and he couldn't believe it was FM either. He actually LOVED it... and he's rather indifferent to most Mac material. :thumbsup:

I definitely agree... I'd chose something for the teacher that is a bit less well known than the choices you provided. Something a bit on the avant garde side, even.

To a newbe I say here's Tusk. Learn it. Love it. Live it. :thumbsup: No seriously. I would start them off with The Chain and the dance version of Silver Springs.

Mick

Wow guys, i'm lovin the input! This is such a hard decision to make!

exactly what i was thinking!

OH oh....and then scare them with a live version of it's not that funny:shocked:
Sorry couldin't resist. lol

Mick

Pick a song he most likely hasn't heard.

Exactly. Pick something that would expand someone's mind about Fleetwood Mac. That they were more than just their radio hits. Or that they were more than just a pop band (perhaps something avant garde from Tusk or SYW). Or since it's a chorale teacher, pick a song that really showcases their lush vocals (for instance, Stevie and Lindsey's voices are extremely lush on Beautiful Child).

The Ledge or Brown Eyes.

Of those choice Sisters of the Moon is the only logical choice. The Chain is a big radio song as is Rhiannon. Those would be wasteful. Honestly since he's a dude I'd say pick a Lindsey song...he might identify with it more....and pick one that has some nice guitar work on it. I'm So Afraid from the Dance is a good option I think. It has that nice jam at the beginning and the long solo at the end and Lindsey's in fine vocal form throughout. Just a thought.

Ok, so i've given some more thought...i definetly want to pick a TUSK song so he knows there's more to the Mac than just "Go Your Own Way", but i don't want to scare him away from listening to Fleetwood Mac again by choosing a really IN YOUR FACE song like "Not That Funny". So i may play it just a little safer by either picking "Think About Me", "I Know I'm Not Wrong", "Sisters of The Moon". I've also been recently listening to MIRAGE...and i've been thinking - what about "Book of Love"? I am in love with that song, and it does have a bit of Tusk influence.

Just some thoughts

Brown Eyes is instrumental perfection! :nod: So many subtle, beautiful sounds! And Christine's singing (while not too deep and meaningful with the lyrics), along with the sha-la-las, only adds to it. Definitely Brown Eyes!
Or Silver Springs...
Or Albatross...
:lol:

Try Tango in the Night......But then again I have a bias toward that song. After 4 years that one's still in heavy rotation:nod:

Mick

I would go with 'Storms'.

I'd go with "Tusk" or "The Chain."

I woulda said go with either Sisters of the Moon, Storms, or Silver Springs. - Can u guess i have a bias to ms.Nicks ?? lol -But seriously, cant really go wrong with these. Recently played the dance version of Silver Springs to a mate who just kinda associated the Mac with GYOW and Don't Stop. He Ended up cryin and saying that it was the most lyrically intense and emotionally raw song he'd heard in a long time and probably ever ...!!! Another Convert !!!

If you wanted to go different u could try Gold Dust Woman, possibly the version from the Dance - get to hear Stevies old style wail - plus at the unleashed concerts numerous ppl said to me that it has actually really stood the test of time quite well, (thou this may be due to the new guitar re-work lyndsey has done!!)

Which is perfect justification for picking a song or songs by a lineup OTHER than the Rumours lineup.

I would say The Chain

Gail

But the Rumours lineup is more accessible and most likely to get his attention.....not that a different lineup wouldn't, but it's more likely with the Rumours lineup.

Are we even certain this guy is not a fan of the band?

If you go with Rhiannon, I would go with specifying the Midnight Special version over Rosebud, actually.

Ok guys, so i decided to go with "Sisters of the Moon". :sorry:Don't yell at me! Please! I just truly believe that lyrically and musically, it is just gorgeous! And it isn't one of the usually radio played songs.


thanks so much for the input!:nod:

Damn and I really wanted you to pick Jeremy's version of "Blue Suede Shoes" - your teacher would have either a) had you thrown out of class or b) never looked at you the same way twice. :lol:

Not really, no. ;)

Who'd yell at you for that? It's an excellent song, always near the top of my ever-changing list of FM preferences.
Quick question - is it the album or single version you're going to play? The difference is a bit more profound than other album/single differences...
Once again, a great selection! :)