MSG Oct 7

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by wheart

I know I'm Not Wrong also rocked!!!! Funny how the songs I was complaining about being in the set turned out to be some of the most enjoyable moments.

Yes, this is what Elle will have to humbly admit to me.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by wheart

I know Stevie could have picked up that box herself!!!

Stevie can bend. Like a willow.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by nicole21290

As for Songbird/final bows, this should probably cover all that you budding detectives are looking for. Well, except for hearing what the hell SnL say to each other, etc.

Thank you for embedding this. Budding? I had my P.I. license when Philip Marlowe was still in short pants!

You know, unless Mick was actually taunting Stevie offstage about touching her, I don't know why she thinks he might. He pretends he's going to touch John (and John gives him the cross sign) all of the time, but he didn't even come close to looking like he was going to reach for Stevie. Usually, they would hold each other for the group bow, but he had his hat in his hands, so she was safe.

Michele

[saintbernard]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Your pictures are Crystal clear Danielle. Beautiful. Thank you.

Michele

I second this! These are gorgeous photos! Thanks for posting them!

[loverly13]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

loverly13, I didn't see Songbird photos/videos on your Instagram, I will check later to see if it might be in the longer clips you post later.

If you find you have a good clip of Songbird especially all the final bows at the end, give us a heads up!

I don't have Songbird - I was at a terrible angle and could only see the top of her head from behind the piano! I may have the final bows, but I don't think any video - just a few images.

[Macfan4life]

I was watching NYC videos on youtube and I see what you guys are talking about. the crowd is not as excited as Chicago. But the most shocking discovery was during Songbird when Chris sings "But most of all, I wish it for myself", the crowd did not erupt in applause like EVERY Mac concert I have seen or heard since 1977. What's up with that? I thought New York was the best place to see concerts. I guess too many fussy millionaires who are not big Mac fans.

[StreetAngel86]

Originally Posted by michelej1

What I find funny is that it looks like Stevie was trying to tell Lindsey the whole story of whatever was on her mind, right then and there. I mean, she seemed to be up for a whole conversation, even though they were a little busy at the time.

Michele

Stevie: *yap yap yap*
Lindsey: baby, we're in the middle of a show ...
Stevie: **death glare**
Lindsey: **hangs head in shame**

this band.

[Aisling]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

What's up with that? I thought New York was the best place to see concerts. I guess too many fussy millionaires who are not big Mac fans.

Well I, for one, am neither fussy nor a millionaire. However, I did note that the crowd was a peculiar mix between people who were reaaalllly into it, and others who looked like they wandered into the wrong building.

I brought my mother over for this, as the Mac is her favourite band and she never had the opportunity to see them when she was young. It was very special for us, however even though I am glad to have shared the experience, I felt awkward about going overboard with her about. I noted that there seemed to be a lot of people there with their parents. Certainly it can't account for the entirety of the crowd, but I wonder if there was some kind of subconscious "mind your manners, parents are here!" feeling going on. The day's long dark since I became an adult, but even I felt my mother's disapproving eye on me when I went for that 3rd beer!

There was a couple sitting next to my mother who sat with their arms folded THE ENTIRE TIME. It was if they were expecting dinner theatre. The entire Garden was on their feet for Go Your Own Way, but not these two! In fact, they left before the song ended!! I bet they throw great parties.

Security was quite rigid. I was right behind a guard and people were trying to break through all night. Some of them were getting a bit physical about it. But no dice.

Side note: My mother is now in love with Lindsey. I told her she's standing at the back of a very long line for that one!

[wheart]

Originally Posted by Aisling

Well I, for one, am neither fussy nor a millionaire. However, I did note that the crowd was a peculiar mix between people who were reaaalllly into it, and others who looked like they wandered into the wrong building.

I brought my mother over for this, as the Mac is her favourite band and she never had the opportunity to see them when she was young. It was very special for us, however even though I am glad to have shared the experience, I felt awkward about going overboard with her about. I noted that there seemed to be a lot of people there with their parents. Certainly it can't account for the entirety of the crowd, but I wonder if there was some kind of subconscious "mind your manners, parents are here!" feeling going on. The day's long dark since I became an adult, but even I felt my mother's disapproving eye on me when I went for that 3rd beer!

There was a couple sitting next to my mother who sat with their arms folded THE ENTIRE TIME. It was if they were expecting dinner theatre. The entire Garden was on their feet for Go Your Own Way, but not these two! In fact, they left before the song ended!! I bet they throw great parties.

Security was quite rigid. I was right behind a guard and people were trying to break through all night. Some of them were getting a bit physical about it. But no dice.

Side note: My mother is now in love with Lindsey. I told her she's standing at the back of a very long line for that one!

The crowd on the second night was definitely better than the first. I too was surprised at the lack of enthusiasm on Monday night. The couple sitting next to me actually left as Seven Wonders started and never came back. Weird.

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by nicole21290

As for Songbird/final bows, this should probably cover all that you budding detectives are looking for. Well, except for hearing what the hell SnL say to each other, etc.

thanks nicole!!!

funny how the camera angle can make such a difference-- in your video Stevie doesn't come off looking nearly as cranky as she does in elle's video!

all I can think after Mick's speech is that Stevie better have that microphone sanitized before she uses it the next show!!

[bombaysaffires]

is it just me, or do Lindsey's jeans look like Stevie's tights?? Dear gawd could those be any tighter. What the hell is he trying to prove? Maybe he thought the last pair made his (rather non-existent) butt look droopy????

[Montclare]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

Stevie: *yap yap yap*
Lindsey: baby, we're in the middle of a show ...
Stevie: **death glare**
Lindsey: **hangs head in shame**

this band.

Love this!

And about the non-excited people, yeah, I don't get it either. I was row 16 on Lindsey's side at the United Center. The woman and her boyfriend next to me asked if I paid $1400. I responded no, $210, what'd you pay? She looked crestfallen and responded $1400 (total, for the two of them). The entire concert, they would politely applaud at the end of each song, but never had any emotion on their faces. No smiles, no singing, just stood there with their arms crossed. You'd think if you paid $1400, it'd be for a band you wanted to see and be happy about. I can understand not wanting to sing, but at least smile every once in awhile.

[nicole21290]

Originally Posted by Aisling

I brought my mother over for this, as the Mac is her favourite band and she never had the opportunity to see them when she was young. It was very special for us, however even though I am glad to have shared the experience, I felt awkward about going overboard with her about. I noted that there seemed to be a lot of people there with their parents. Certainly it can't account for the entirety of the crowd, but I wonder if there was some kind of subconscious "mind your manners, parents are here!" feeling going on.

Ha! I check the 'fleetwood mac' and 'fleetwoodmac' tag as the show goes on if I'm not working, and there were quite a number of tweets mentioning going with parents. And a few from younger folks whose parents were there. I remember noticing it at the time because it was amusing.

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

thanks nicole!!!

funny how the camera angle can make such a difference-- in your video Stevie doesn't come off looking nearly as cranky as she does in elle's video!

all I can think after Mick's speech is that Stevie better have that microphone sanitized before she uses it the next show!!

It's still an interesting little moment, though. For sure. SnL need lessons on how not to become distracted when they're meant to be acting as a whole group to bow, bless them.

Ha! I remember at some of the European shows last year, Stevie would wipe the mic a little bit after she sang her portion of Sara at Linds' mic. Don't want to spread those sick germs to him but, hey, let him bury his head in your neck and hair; that's fine!

[michelej1]

I wonder if Mick minds not getting to go down on the floor during World Turning and slobber into everyone's mic this tour.

They would have someone come and disinfect the mics afterwords.

Michele

[hopingtofly]

This was my first time seeing them with Christine. Saw the last couple of tours without her & I honestly thought at the time they sounded great without her & didn't miss her songs much. I now realize having Christine makes all the difference in the world... Plus, you couldn't help but notice (as many here have mentioned), the energy she has brought to the band, & how happy they all look this time around. I was also really touched to see both Christine and John individually get lots of love from the audience at different times...People cheered like crazy when John was introduced, & also during his "Chain" moment. Deafening cheers. It was heartwarming to see.