I tend to agree with bombaysaffires' comments regarding Stevie's absence in the studio. Christine has not recorded in ten years and hasn't played regularly since 1998. Whilst it may not have been ideal for Stevie to be elsewhere, Lindsey and Christine made good use of their time together, getting Christine back up to speed. If they spent eight of the last nine weeks in the recording studio, presumably Stevie was available for seven of those, given that she has only spent the last fortnight in Nashville. Therefore, either Stevie chose not to be present or it was simply decided that she wasn't requried for that period of recording. Most probably the former is true, but it worked out to Christine's advantage having time alone with Lindsey.
I'm puzzled about Mick's comment that he wanted Stevie's solo recording finished within the allotted two week period because the Mac recording sessions have now been put on hold for the time being. Surely tour rehearsals won't begin for a while yet. I guess this in effect allows Stevie more time to focus on her own album. Perhaps the band have halted recording for this very reason?
I have to say it amuses me that some people honestly think Stevie will only get three songs on the next Mac album. There is no way in hell that she would forfeit an equal share of the music, even if it's only for commercial and egotistical reasons. There will be an equal share between the three singer-songwriters, most probably four tracks each. I'd bet my genitals on this.
I'd be happy for "Sad Angel" to make the cut, but don't care for "Miss Fantasy" at all. My preference would be for "It Takes Time" to be included and to have both Christine and Stevie add to it. I don't mean to be controversial, but I'd actually adore for Stevie to take the lead on this particular song. I'm sure Lindsey would go for it as well, but I imagine the stubborn old buzzard would never concede to utter those lyrics. Therefore, a delicate harmony vocal from her would do just fine.
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