"Over My Head": In the single version...the way that the guitar is brought so up front into the mix in the choruses is jarring. The album version is much more pleasing to the ear.
"I'm So Afraid": Studio version...just as the jam is getting hot at the end, the song starts to fade...Could've been longer.
"Oh Daddy": That little "blip blip blip blip" Chris does after the very last chorus is, again using this word, jarring. I recall reading that she did that because she wasn't sure what melody Lindsey was playing with his guitar and she was trying to bring that to his attention by playing some distorted chords. It ruins the atmosphere of the song.
"Silver Springs": The studio version that appears on the Rumours re-issues and Very Best Of...the way that they brought Stevie's vocals way up front into the mix in the choruses just about takes all of the beauty out of the harmonies in the choruses. The emotional impact is diminished. Go for the original B-side and Chain box set version.
"Oh Diane": Again another song that fades too early. A longer guitar solo at the end would've made the song better.
"When I See You Again": Pretty much Stevie's whole vocal to be honest. Lindsey is the saving grace of this song when he starts to sing.
"In the Back of My Mind": The intro is too long. The song would make more of an impact with a shorter intro.
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