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Originally Posted by ChickenStu
I saw them in 2013 at the 02 - really enjoyed the gig and was satisfied that I had achieved something. Christine McVie returned for one song and for a brief few minutes I saw the classic Rumours lineup. I walked out of there very, very happy. Yeah, cause of McVie's absence for the most part there where some songs I love that they didn't play (Everywhere for example)... but I thought I shouldn't be churlish and should just be happy with my lot.
Not long after seeing that gig I heard Christine McVie had rejoined the band permanently and that they would be doing a new, huge historic tour on the back of this. Even though I loved seeing the concert I did and had a great time, I suddenly became dissatisfied with my experience.
By some stroke of luck - I'll be seeing them AGAIN - with McVie back full time in May of next year.
I've decided that will be the last ever time. Looking at the setlist for the new concerts it seems that they will be doing some of the songs I missed in 2013 and I'm very excited about it.
Looking into the future - I think there will be another big tour in 2016/2017 where new tracks from the forthcoming album will be showcased. You can count me out on that one. I personally believe that you don't go and see a band like Fleetwood Mac to hear NEW tracks, you go to hear the OLD ones. Well, I do anyway.
I'm pretty sure it will be a great night in May but it feels like more of a "taking care of unfinished business" thing for me. There won't be a third time.
Anyone here share a similar view?
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You and I are on the same plane.
I saw them in 2003, 2009 and 2013 at the O2 with Christine. That last night I felt as though I couldn't be happier. Now the edge is slightly taken off that special night in London, because of this new tour. However, I got tickets to see them at Manchester, and I'll hear all the Christine songs I wanted (even Little Lies!). It was a struggle to get the tickets and they weren't cheap; I'm taking my old roommate who first really got me into FM nearly 20 years ago. I'm tempted, too, to leave things there.