[DownOnRodeo]

I could see this next tour going two different ways: the onstage implementation of back-up something to the degree of any other show. Something like the Dance, at the very least, with all the back up girls. This fuller sound could do justice to the old and new material on its own merit but especially in the absence of Chris' magical harmonies.

Or it could be raw as raw, with the GOS output signifying Lindsey's most audacious and comprehensive 'return to the important things'.

I certainly hope it's the former. They can give a top class modern performance, and Lindsey can take moments to use just his guitars and his/Stevie's voice.

I can feel a lot of Landslide, acoustic Gypsy... Maybe not Frozen Love - in that Sports Bar show he mentions how he needs the guitar specially fixed or something? idunno much about guitars.

I guess alot depends on how Stevie's new material has been worked. That's what I'm really waiting for!!!

As for the Hit legacy of Christine... "just doing Don't Stop" would be a mockery!! I would love to here a real testament at the end - Why!! I don't know how they'd do it, butit would be great. Stevie could easily sing those vocals!

Even Stevie singing the vocals to Songbird as Brett or whoever plays piano. It just wouldn't be right without Songbird!!!!!!!!!! As many like wetcamelfood, chilliD have pointed out about the "Very Best of FM" CD, Christine's output comprises at least a third of the track list; further, it's her songs that get the lion's share of radio play (at least here in Brisbane).

What do you guys think about Stevie singing vocals on Christine songs (where the vocal isn't too exertive, like YMLF)? I think it would be fantastic.

In fact, his voice has no doubt changed, but when you listen to Don't Stop, etc, Lindsey's and Christine's voices are so similar. Maybe Lindsey can help out keeping the flame of perfect songwriting alive!