Was Don't Stop a recorded track for the Inaugural Ball in 1993?

[PenguinHead]

What possible reason would there be for them not to be able to perform the song live? Does her quote mean "we couldn't fake the studio album take, so we recorded another version to fake perform." ???

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

What possible reason would there be for them not to be able to perform the song live? Does her quote mean "we couldn't fake the studio album take, so we recorded another version to fake perform." ???

They had not played the song together in 10 years (with Lindsey). But even the rest of the band had not played it live in almost 2 years. Was it live TV? I think maybe they were extra cautious with some pre-recorded tracks. If they kept Stevie's tambourine silent it shows how they really wanted to control the sound.
Its funny because I remember at the time the press asked the band if they were going to have any trouble playing it since they had not played together so long. They said no, they could play the song in their sleep.
I will have to listen to the quote again but I am certain she said "we could not use the Rumours version so had to go to the studio.

Edit: Listen at 1:15 (one hour fifteen, not one minute) when she starts talking about 1992 and Clinton using the song. They sung Don't Stop Live but there was a pre-recorded track they played along to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zuu...o9eUVw&index=1

[FuzzyPlum]

I'd guess it wasn't the band but the powers that be. It was obviously a really important occasion so perhaps the Clinton 'machine' or the TV network/s wanted to ensure there were no technical problems. I suppose somebody behind the scenes insisted they pre-record a 'live' take.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

I'd guess it wasn't the band but the powers that be. It was obviously a really important occasion so perhaps the Clinton 'machine' or the TV network/s wanted to ensure there were no technical problems. I suppose somebody behind the scenes insisted they pre-record a 'live' take.

I think this was the band's decision. Lindsey had not performed that song in over 10 years and the group was sort of broken up for the past 2 years. I think they wanted to be safe than sorry. Its funny because I doubt anyone would have known if Chris had not said anything.

[lilyfee]

I think this is common practice for presidential events. Beyonce came under fire I think during President Obama's reelection for pre-recording and lipsyncing the national anthem... I don't get the shock personally... It's a national government event. They just wouldn't take the chance of something going wrong.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by lilyfee

I think this is common practice for presidential events. Beyonce came under fire I think during President Obama's reelection for pre-recording and lipsyncing the national anthem... I don't get the shock personally... It's a national government event. They just wouldn't take the chance of something going wrong.

I rather take a chance hitting a sour note singing the national anthem or any other song live then something going wrong with a pre recorded sound track.If the CD/tape/record or digital file starts skipping or speeds up or slows down.That blooper will be more notice then hitting a sour note singing it live.