Christine in London, 9/25

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by annabellee

I think it's crap that Christine shows up for two shows and gets heaps of praise and recognition. If she rejoined the band then I would be 100% happy. My 13 year old son would be ecstatic. He especially likes her Behind The Mask songs. Currently, she's like the long lost cousin who shows up at Christmas and everyone makes a big deal of, but what about the rest of the band?

Applebucked is right. Believe me, I felt the same way when Lindsey showed up after leaving the band. That would be an understatement, actually. I was crazed about Lindsey. I haven't gotten over him leaving. Luckily, Stevie has never left -- well, she was gone, for the Time tour, but ...

I've likened Christine's recent buzz to the prodigal son returning. The father wanted to celebrate and kill the fatted cow. The son who had never left felt a little outdone, but TOUGH.

Christine showed up at the end of the night. They had the rest of the evening and the last 15 years to themselves. Everywhere raced back up to the top of the charts in the UK this year. Her music is still helping them, from the White album to today. She deserves the attention. However, brief.

I wish she was more than just a guest, but I don't think it's possible to make too much of her. She's got 1/3 of my heart. She can have at least 1/3 of the attention right now.

Michele