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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew
"Rhiannon" hit even bigger than "Over My Head" though.  |
I know
However, "Over My Head" was the big break the band needed. It was the first time they had the consistent exposure. Their name was now actually being mentioned on the radio quite frequently. All I'm saying is that the song that sparked the initial mass interest in the band was a song in which Stevie and Lindsey weren't a major factor. The song could have been on any prior Mac album. BTW, the band did the exact same thing with the BTM band (As Long As You Follow) and the "Time" band (I Do), so there is a pattern here of them playing it safe by releasing a Christine song that doesn't necessarily highlight the new personnel all that much. As for "Rhiannon," the band was seeing how stunned audiences were with the song for a few months at that point. It was an obvious choice for the next single.
My argument isn't that Stevie and Lindsey weren't a major part of Fleetwood Mac's success. I'm arguing against the notion that success couldn't have happened without them. It could have, as is demonstrated with "Over My Head," a song where they weren't real major factors in the overall sound, not like they were on "Say You Love Me," being the break-out single. Now, I don't see them being able to have the continuity of success or the level of success without Stevie and Lindsey. But, still, they could have been a success.
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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew
Why they hit it big and who (or what) is responsible for that success, is of little consequence to me in those terms.
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Yeah, but really everything we do on these message boards is of little consequence. It's just fun, at least for me, to explore these things. We're not going to cure cancer or perform brain surgery on The Ledge!
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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew
We fight so much over our favorite members and their contributions as individuals, but, at the end of the day, the Mac is a team. And I'm a big sentimental goof who truly roots for them all to succeed.
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I'll drink to that!
(Incidentally, my favorite member is a tie between Mick and John. But then I'm a whore for a good rhythm section, as are most guitarists!)