Bob Welch Writes Great Songs
 

Okay, this has probably been discussed before, but damn, I love Bob's songs. I am absolutely stunned that no smooth, intelligent young musician hasn't tried to cover his material, recasting it of course in a contemporary context. His songs have a lot of malleability and can be performed in a number of ways.

What prompted this thread? I just downloaded I-tunes songs from his solo album "The Other One." "Watch the Animals" is a GREAT tune.

But then there is rarely a day at the gym when I don't listen to the Sausalito "live" recording of "Bermuda Triangle." Genius.

I really can't think of a bad song he contributed to Fleetwood Mac...he's had a couple of clunkers on solo albums, but still they're few & far between. (I like even some songs Bob himself loathes that he's done).

His recent stuff (available for download on his website) is VERY GOOD. "Twist & Turn", "Angels", "Opium", off the top of my head, are as good as any of his Fleetwood Mac contributions.

I concur... My favorite FM period is with Bob Welch... in my opinion he directed the band into a mysterious jazzy kind of feel... it had pop elements, jazz sounds, and great blends of musicianship... the perfect underground band at the time..

ME TOO!!!!!! And Bob is by far, the coolest, most down to Earth member of FM(okay, John's right there with him).

I love so many songs by Bob Welch, far too many to name, solo and with Fleetwood Mac. 'Future Games' is a definite favorite. 'Silver Heels' and 'Angel' are close seconds! As for solo work, 'Easy To Fall' has always been a favorite. I know it isn't the best written song in the world, but something stands out about it. Some of the newer songs he has up on his site are great. I haven't had them long, so I'm still working out what I like best!

Plus Mr Vito...

I do love Bob Welch. And his glasses.

Think I'll give Mystery to Me a listen tonight. :)

I have a strange relationship with MTM. It's my summer album! I play it almost every day, while I'm swimming. It just sounds like summer to me!

And of course it's the greatest FM album ever made.

Can you swim to Why? :laugh:

No, I usually take a glass of red wine during Why!;)

I just love MTM, on a hot summer day.

Thing is, I think we've discussed this before, and you already told me that Why was the drinking song. :D