It was not a album or song but the Mirage concert on HBO that first aired in January 1983 (I believe). It was like a shot of a drug. I was captivated. The music and mystery of the band. Christine so beautiful, Stevie so mystical and coming off a HUGE year solo, Lindsey with amazing guitar, Mick and the infamous beer drinking while playing, and the pounding bass of serious John. I was hooked ever since. I remember actually writing HBO a letter at age 13 to beg them to replay the concert. (This was 1983 and only rich people had VCR's) HBO was very kind and responded to my letter with a letter. HBO thanked me for my interest and said since the concert was popular, it was surely possible to re-air in the future.
I had caught the last wave of the Mac. I had to wait a half decade to see them live without Lindsey and another 14 years to see them all together live.
But I did have great solo shows in between. Soon after I saw the HBO concert, Stevie's Wild Heart came out and an early date was announced for my city. 11 months later Christine came to town.
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