Least Favorite Stevie song from Tusk

[jcalzaretta]

Impossible. Stevie's songs on Tusk were flawless.

[shackin'up]

I'm gonna hold my vote, too. I can pick out a least favorite Stevie song from every friggin' album she did. But not on this one. I really think these tracks are all sheer brilliance in 5 totally different ways. An impossible effort, but she did it on Tusk.

[jellyman10]

As others have said, her Tusk songs are the strongest she has on any Mac album, so it's Sophie's Choice!

But 'Beautiful Child' just drags a bit. For me. Sometimes. A bit.

Loz

[ontheEdgeof17]

Sisters of the Moon, for me.

Like all of you, these songs are gems. Perfect record for Ms. Nicks.

[tabruns]

For me this is basically the "least favorite" of 5 songs that I really like a lot, but I ended up going with "Sisters of the Moon". I thought the live version with the extended coda ("sister.....brother.....sister" etc.) was superior to the recorded version.

[xxxmx]

Not possible.

When defending Mama's honor from attacking Christine or Buck fans, I always point to Tusk.

Jake, you are such a MAN.

[tabruns]

I hope this isn't considered too off topic for this thread but does anyone know why Stevie only got 5 songs on Tusk? She gets 3 on all the other Mac albums, so I thought she'd at least get 6 on Tusk. I was actually hoping for MORE before it came out, knowing what prolific songwriter Stevie is.

I've always thought a possible sixth song could have been a piano-based "Sorcerer" (basically the Marilyn Martin version but with Stevie singing it).

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by tabruns

I hope this isn't considered too off topic for this thread but does anyone know why Stevie only got 5 songs on Tusk? She gets 3 on all the other Mac albums, so I thought she'd at least get 6 on Tusk. I was actually hoping for MORE before it came out, knowing what prolific songwriter Stevie is.

I've always thought a possible sixth song could have been a piano-based "Sorcerer" (basically the Marilyn Martin version but with Stevie singing it).

I think it's to do with the length of the songs. I did this once; if you add up all the song lengths. Stevie gets the most on the album, followed very closely (I think it was a matter of seconds - and that's only if you're counting the full-length Sara) by Lindsey, whilst it was Christine who had the least amount of lead vocal time.

Tada. I knew I had this on my PC somewhere;

Stevie

6:27
5:29
4:40
4:53
5:23

Total: 26:52

Lindsey

2:02
2:40
3:32
3:04
3:13
1:48
3:02
3:48
3:36

Total: 26:45

Christine

4:36
2:44
4:30
2:14
2:43
3:44

Total: 20:31

So, that's why Stevie only gets 5 songs; the sheer length of them means she gets more album space than Lindsey. If anything, Christine should have more.

[MacShadowsBall]

Originally Posted by tabruns

I hope this isn't considered too off topic for this thread but does anyone know why Stevie only got 5 songs on Tusk? She gets 3 on all the other Mac albums, so I thought she'd at least get 6 on Tusk. I was actually hoping for MORE before it came out, knowing what prolific songwriter Stevie is.

I've always thought a possible sixth song could have been a piano-based "Sorcerer" (basically the Marilyn Martin version but with Stevie singing it).

Originally Posted by Artemis

I think it's to do with the length of the songs. I did this once; if you add up all the song lengths. Stevie gets the most on the album, followed very closely (I think it was a matter of seconds - and that's only if you're counting the full-length Sara) by Lindsey, whilst it was Christine who had the least amount of lead vocal time.

I was wondering/upset about this too awhile back. However compared to Lindsey's 9 songs, Christine's 6 & Stevie's 5 aren't that bad. Lindsey's were so short while Stevie's were all like 5 minutes in length.

What the result is that Lindsey has more of a scattered presence through out the double album, whereas the girls are in confined doses.

[caroline79]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

I was wondering/upset about this too awhile back. However compared to Lindsey's 9 songs, Christine's 6 & Stevie's 5 aren't that bad. Lindsey's were so short while Stevie's were all like 5 minutes in length.

What the result is that Lindsey has more of a scattered presence through out the double album, whereas the girls are in confined doses.

Hmmm...I never thought about it like that, you make a very good point! I do wish Lindsey's songs were longer though, as soon as I really start getting into them they are over!

[tabruns]

Originally Posted by Artemis

I think it's to do with the length of the songs. I did this once; if you add up all the song lengths. Stevie gets the most on the album, followed very closely (I think it was a matter of seconds - and that's only if you're counting the full-length Sara) by Lindsey, whilst it was Christine who had the least amount of lead vocal time.

Tada. I knew I had this on my PC somewhere;

Stevie

6:27
5:29
4:40
4:53
5:23

Total: 26:52

Lindsey

2:02
2:40
3:32
3:04
3:13
1:48
3:02
3:48
3:36

Total: 26:45

Christine

4:36
2:44
4:30
2:14
2:43
3:44

Total: 20:31

So, that's why Stevie only gets 5 songs; the sheer length of them means she gets more album space than Lindsey. If anything, Christine should have more.

Ah, I see. So Artemis have you heard that this is why or is this your best guess as to why? Not doubting you, I'm just wondering if this came from a band source or if its been from the fans as a "best guess" as to the rationale.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by tabruns

Ah, I see. So Artemis have you heard that this is why or is this your best guess as to why? Not doubting you, I'm just wondering if this came from a band source or if its been from the fans as a "best guess" as to the rationale.

Best guess, I don't think the band has ever spoken about it. Apart from Stevie saying they had to accommodate three songwriters. The amount of space Stevie gets on Mirage compared to Lindsey annoys me the most though. Mainly because Stevie brings her A-Game to Mirage, whilst Lindsey brings a load of not-so-fabulous songs. But that's talk for another day

[tabruns]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Best guess, I don't think the band has ever spoken about it. Apart from Stevie saying they had to accommodate three songwriters. The amount of space Stevie gets on Mirage compared to Lindsey annoys me the most though. Mainly because Stevie brings her A-Game to Mirage, whilst Lindsey brings a load of not-so-fabulous songs. But that's talk for another day

I SO agree. For my money all 3 writers were playing their A games during Fleetwood Mac/Rumours, but for each of the following 3 albums 2 of 3 writers were still on their A game while 1 of 3 stumbled: Christine's efforts on Tusk pale with her work on other albums. Lindsey stumbled on Mirage, probably as a reaction to all the criticism he got in regards to Tusk. Then Stevie faltered on Tango.

[ryan4136]

That's a little general and oversimplfied (but how can you not be in a couple lines)...but pretty much walking down the right path for explaining post Rumours FM

[RickRobert]

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