"Silver Springs": I don't understand why its so legendary

[sweetdudejim]

So obviously the thread title speaks for itself. Now let me say, I think it's a good song. And I wish the original mix was available digitally, as I don't think they ever bested it. However, I just don't get why it's seemingly regarded as Stevie's "masterpiece" or something like that. Off the top of my head, "Landslide", "Dreams", "Sara", "Sisters Of The Moon", "Gypsy" and surely a few others over this one.

And the version on The Dance? It's fine, but honestly the way this version is held in crazy esteem is a bit goofy as well. So many talk about Stevie staring down Lindsey and, sorry, it's just my opinion, but she's totally just acting. Simply performing. Which is cool, that's what's she's paid to do. But a performance is simply all it is. a passionate performance even. But people act as if this was emotional bloodletting on her part, really telling Lindsey off in real time. I think that's a crock. If somebody has the info to prove me wrong, I'll happily admit I was wrong.

Now, I'll admit I'm a Lindsey fan, first and foremost. He's the off-the-wall creative leader. However, to me, the person who really gets overlooked by the public at large is Christine. I wouldn't doubt that a fair amount of the listening public's "favorite songs" are things like "Say You Love Me, "Don't Stop", "You Make Loving Fun", "Hold Me" and "Little Lie" among others. Yet I wouldn't doubt the know-nothing younger fan doesn't even know who Christine McVie is. They probably even think those songs are sung by Stevie! Silly stuff...