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Old 01-18-2006, 08:55 AM
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I was going through www.allmusic.com and reading some of their individual song reviews, and this is what they had to say about "Over My Head"...

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The first in an incredible series of huge hits for the newly California-based Fleetwood Mac, "Over My Head" is another great example of Christine McVie's restrained craftsmanship. Always an excellent musical chameleon, McVie easily absorbed the cool, artless pop style of '70s Southern California, and with this song, she does it without compromising her English pop roots. A beautiful, almost jazzy melody is surrounded by a series of almost Burt Bacharach-inspired chord changes, and this is lifted to even greater heights by the rhythm section of John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. The lyrics are a simple but eloquent reflection of being lost in love, and McVie captures it all in her simple and literate style.

-----by Matthew Greenwald
I thought this was such a wonderful description of this breezy, fun song that IMO is one of Chris' best!

Let's hear the love for OMH...
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Old 01-18-2006, 09:29 AM
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I was going through www.allmusic.com and reading some of their individual song reviews, and this is what they had to say about "Over My Head"...



I thought this was such a wonderful description of this breezy, fun song that IMO is one of Chris' best!

Let's hear the love for OMH...
I couldn't have put it better myself!

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Old 01-18-2006, 11:04 AM
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That's a great review of a great song. "Over My Head" was my introduction to Christine McVie & eventually to Fleetwood Mac as well. That's the first time I ever heard her voice on the radio & the first time I knew that she even existed.
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I love OMH. The harmonies are great and I especially love the live versions from the Rumours days.
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Old 01-18-2006, 01:49 PM
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The rockin' version on Live kicks ass!
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Old 01-18-2006, 01:56 PM
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The song that started the "explosion of fame".
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The rockin' version on Live kicks ass!
Yes it does!!!!

"AUUUUUUUOKHHHHHHHHHHHFDA...........This is the first single we ever had from the...um...white Fleetwood Mac album..."

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The rockin' version on Live kicks ass!
i love the live version!!!!!!!!!!!! this song is beautiful!!! her vocal is lovely!
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The rockin' version on Live kicks ass!
YES!!!
Isn't that intro the greatest!!???
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The rockin' version on Live kicks ass!

I agree. Though I love the lp version (which sounds amazing on a good stereo) the live version is so damn spirited with a good deal more kick.
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Actually, the live one in the Disney doc. (it is outdoors and La Nicks is in red boots and at 90 pounds) is pretty fab as well
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Brandon, you carry the Christine torch very well my friend. Great song!
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It's OK, but it's never been one of my favourite Christine songs, it just plods along without leaving much of an impression, same goes for Sugar Daddy and Warm Ways.
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