Stand Back is in the setlist. Ugh.

[dontlookdown]

I've always felt that Stand Back is out of place in a Fleetwood Mac show.
It's probably the only solo Nicks song that just doesn't fit.
Call me crazy, but I think it ruins the energy of an FM show. Sort of like shoving a reminder of the 80's into a timeless setlist.
I wish they would lose it -- so many really great amazingly crafted songs that would be better toward the end of a show.

[Jondalar]

I do not want STand Back in the Setlist, lets try Leather and Lace for once.

[shackin'up]

No solosongs. mactracks please.

[The Catdancer]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

No solosongs. mactracks please.

Yep, it is after all a Mac show.

[dontlookdown]

Even Anabelle Lee or Soldier's Angel.
But Stand Back - tired, and overcooked.

[Machu]

I think Stevie just wants to include a song that's upbeat and danceable and she doesn't have a lot of those with Fleetwood Mac so I can kind of understand it. Of course in my dreams she could replace it with "Destiny Rules" or "Running Through The Garden" which were great live during the SYW tour until they were stupidly cut.

[WatchChain]

Originally Posted by dontlookdown

I've always felt that Stand Back is out of place in a Fleetwood Mac show.
It's probably the only solo Nicks song that just doesn't fit.
Call me crazy, but I think it ruins the energy of an FM show. Sort of like shoving a reminder of the 80's into a timeless setlist.
I wish they would lose it -- so many really great amazingly crafted songs that would be better toward the end of a show.

AMEN TO THAT !!! I have worshipped Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac for the better part of 30 years. In my opinion, "Stand Back" represents one of the artistic low points of her career. I've never liked the song....and 30 years later the song IS tired and overcooked. I think they need to give it a rest.

MOREOVER, "Stand Back" has NO PLACE in a Fleetwood Mac set list. Honey, it is ME who needs a little sympathy when I'm forced to sit through that song for what feels like the 100th time. But, hey, when "Stand Back" comes on at a Fleetwood Mac show, at least its my chance to visit the restroom and refill my adult beverage. I might as well be "standing in the drink line".............

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by dontlookdown

I've always felt that Stand Back is out of place in a Fleetwood Mac show.
It's probably the only solo Nicks song that just doesn't fit.
Call me crazy, but I think it ruins the energy of an FM show. Sort of like shoving a reminder of the 80's into a timeless setlist.
I wish they would lose it -- so many really great amazingly crafted songs that would be better toward the end of a show.

Great points! I agree with you. The song belongs only in Stevie's solo sets, along with her backup singers.It crosses a line and has no context within the Fleetwood Mac vibe. It was first performed shows in 1987, on their first tour without Lindsey.I didn't think it was an oddly appropriate choice then, and I'm horrified that it's become a staple in their sets now. If Stevie had written better songs for Fleetwood Mac during that time, there would be no need for this.

[redbird]

Having listened to the performance from last night on Youtube, I have to say I do think she sounds quite good on it.

[gypsy-sara]

Originally Posted by redbird

Having listened to the performance from last night on Youtube, I have to say I do think she sounds quite good on it.

Absolutely!

I was really surprised about "Stand Back", it sounded way better than four years ago.
And the images and lights on the big screen fit in really nice.

A pleasant und unexpected surprise.