I'm not embarassed, no. A bit disappointed, maybe, but still interested enough to see them, albeit without the
urgency i would normally have felt these last 25 years or so. I've almost decided that i'll attend 2 shows and go for the worst seats i can get, to economize
After all, there's no 'Edge walk' on a Mac tour, i've been in the first few rows 'gazillion' of times (4 times during the SYW tour alone) and i don't expect or even want to make any superficial connection interacting with the band as they, uh, unleash this set of songs, it'll just be nice to hear the music, 'Storms', 'Say You Love Me' and 'Silver Springs'- And i recall that my favorite FMac experience was in nosebleed seats at The Forum in LA for the '82 Mirage tour, and after that show, i vowed always to be up close, and was, but now it doesn't matter to me.
What i'm a bit disappointed about, though not surprised, is that this setlist only covers Stevie's output from 1975 through 1982 with Mac, and with 'Stand Back' we get 1983 represented-- I think 'Tango In The Night' needs to be represented with both the title song from Lindsey, and 'Seven Wonders' from Stevie. That at least would bring us songs from up to 1987-88, and small things make a difference in not making it seem like such the ancient relics show it kind of is.
Nostalgia aint what it used to be.
I also feel 'Straight Back' from Mirage would be a much better choice than 'Gypsy' since i just don't like 'G' live. 'Mirage' was a #1 album in the day, and people did listen to the entire albums, so i think it would be somewhat familiar to most who have the cd, and very well-received by longtime fans who have always wanted to hear it live.
Other than 'Rumours', 'Tango In The Night' was their best-selling album, worldwide it topped 7 million units sold. The title song was a fantastic tour-de-force for LB, and 'Little Lies' was a huge hit, so i think 'Little Lies' would be an excellent choice as it's hardly ever been done live. And 'Seven Wonders' did hit the Top 20, so really, 'LL' and 'SW' were the final 2 big hits of Fleetwood Mac, and i think they need to be in the show.
I like the inclusion of 'Storms' but it would be kewl if they alternated it with 'Angel' and, yes, 'Sisters of the Moon' so there'd be some element of 'what will we get tonight?' rather than knowing- it won't change. Or will it?
I should be at The Mohegan Sun Show in less than 2 weeks, and will probably also do Boston. It's been great reading about opening night here on The Ledge, thank you.