Song(s) you wish Fleetwood Mac would retire

[The Highwayman]

None.

I'm far more concerned with the songs the band should bring back to their set list or play for the first time, i.e. 'Fireflies', 'That's Alright', 'Hold Me', 'Crystal', 'Storms', 'Love in Store', 'Think About Me', 'Monday Morning', etc.

[Angel75]

Originally Posted by The Highwayman

None.

I'm far more concerned with the songs the band should bring back to their set list or play for the first time, i.e. 'Fireflies', 'That's Alright', 'Hold Me', 'Crystal', 'Storms', 'Love in Store', 'Think About Me', 'Monday Morning', etc.

I agree, I would love for ALL or at worst a few of these to get added in.
Problem is we need to get them to pull out a few of the ones they think the audience would die if they didn't play them, when in fact we die because we've heard them played 100 times already and need more than a greatest hits show....

[sue]

... Never going back again...

Just do not like the indulgent way this song is done nowadays..
I like the original version but not the current one...
Sorry.

[KenshiMaster16]

- Big Love (Acoustic) [If done, uptempo version is a must]
- Never Going Back Again
- World Turning
- Sisters of the Moon [Never thought I'd ever say that in my life but Stevie's vocal range just doesn't cut it for this tune anymore, not to mention "Sistahs" is borderline too much]
- Everywhere [Christine's vocal range works on the majority of her tracks......but not this one, the chorus gets incredibly screechy and she just cannot hit (or hold) that note anymore]

[Macfan4life]

Tough thread and also unrealistic. We are extreme fans on this board but we must not forget probably represent 10% of the audience in concert. Most people would be upset if Dreams and other big hits were not performed.
But I will play along. I would say most of the songs played live could be retired and I would be happy. Fleetwood Mac is probably the most ritualistic band to play live. We all know Dreams is going to follow the Chain and Go Your Own Way closes the show, etc. My dream setlist would have very few "hits."
Here are some songs I wish were dropped from the set

Dreams

Rhiannon - I know its a staple but Stevie sings flat now and cant hit high notes. It used to be almost like an exorcism live but has NONE of the passion it once did.

Gypsy - missing the passion and not a fan of the "hey hey's...say hey hey now"

Never Going Back Again

Big Love - it was cool on the Dance tour though. Time to refresh it or drop it

Sisters of the moon - the condensed version they play now is an insult to the song. Let it live. Plus Stevie has little passion and the 'siiiisssters' is sung because she cant hit the high notes.

[SeanJT]

I believe they could take four or five songs and condense them into a well orchestrated medley. They could also rotate set lists for shows, and do whole album special venue tours. I'm sure that's not a fresh new idea, but I also believe they should do a Christmas album.

[SisterNightroad]

Rhiannon. But I understand that it will never happen as it's their most recognizable song. It changed too much for me. I'm sure with their new vocal ranges and stage presences it would be nice if they tried their more country and folk catalogue, maybe also those more bluesy tracks of Christine. I don't wanna know, Warm ways and That's alright come to mind.

[~*BellaDonna*~]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Tough thread and also unrealistic. We are extreme fans on this board but we must not forget probably represent 10% of the audience in concert. Most people would be upset if Dreams and other big hits were not performed.
But I will play along. I would say most of the songs played live could be retired and I would be happy. Fleetwood Mac is probably the most ritualistic band to play live. We all know Dreams is going to follow the Chain and Go Your Own Way closes the show, etc. My dream setlist would have very few "hits."
Here are some songs I wish were dropped from the set

Dreams

Rhiannon - I know its a staple but Stevie sings flat now and cant hit high notes. It used to be almost like an exorcism live but has NONE of the passion it once did.

Gypsy - missing the passion and not a fan of the "hey hey's...say hey hey now"

Never Going Back Again

Big Love - it was cool on the Dance tour though. Time to refresh it or drop it

Sisters of the moon - the condensed version they play now is an insult to the song. Let it live. Plus Stevie has little passion and the 'siiiisssters' is sung because she cant hit the high notes.

Agreed, 100%

[~*BellaDonna*~]

Originally Posted by The Highwayman

None.

I'm far more concerned with the songs the band should bring back to their set list or play for the first time, i.e. 'Fireflies', 'That's Alright', 'Hold Me', 'Crystal', 'Storms', 'Love in Store', 'Think About Me', 'Monday Morning', etc.

But how many times can a person hear GYOW and still have respect for themselves? That song is pretty old now........ Sorry.....

[bsavi4]

Really cool thread. I'd definitely say "Rhiannon" and "Dreams" for the reasons stated above. I would give up any 2 Christine songs to get "Why" and "Spare Me A Little" back. Those two fit Chris's older voice much better than "Everywhere" or "Little Lies". Would also love to see "Warm Ways" make an appearance.

[FuzzyPlum]

I agree Dreams and Gypsy should go. Gypsy was the one big disappointment for me when I last saw them. I can't see them ever dropping their sole US #1 though so Dreams definitely won't go.
I think they should retire I'm So Afraid and develop another song to fill its place. I think they should drop I Know I'm Not Wrong and bring in another Lindsey 'toilet break song' (not a toilet break for me but it is in general). Probably a good idea to bring something else in in place of Over My Head too.

If I was to guess at 5 songs they would actually 'retire' to make way for new material I'd go for;

Gypsy
I Know I'm Not Wrong
Never Going Back Again
Over My Head
Sisters of the Moon

[The Highwayman]

Originally Posted by ~*BellaDonna*~

But how many times can a person hear GYOW and still have respect for themselves? That song is pretty old now........ Sorry.....

So songs, even great ones, have an expiration date? Well, then I'd better get rid of every single album I have. Shame... I'll never get to hear my #1 favorite song of all time, 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' by the Beach Boys, anymore as it was released way back in 1966 and I've heard it so many times it boggles the mind.

I've listened to Rumours and Tusk and Mirage, and on the solo side, Bella Donna, so many times out of a deep love for the incredible songs that grace these albums.
And it amazes me to see so many pick 'Dreams' as a song that the band needs to drop from their live concerts. I've listened to 'Dreams' so many times since I became a FM/Stevie fanatic 18 years ago, that my heart now only beats in tune with John McVie's infamous bass line. I can hear 'Dreams' a googleplex more times, but I'll never tire of what is my favorite FM song second only to 'Gypsy'.
Add on to that, 'Dreams' was the first time that, as a little boy sitting in the back seat of a car some of 30-odd years ago, I ever heard Stevie Nicks' voice. I was attracted to it even then, just as now, as a card-carrying member of the church of Stevie. Drop 'Dreams'? I'd rather drop my left arm, and I'm left handed.

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by ~*BellaDonna*~

But how many times can a person hear GYOW and still have respect for themselves? That song is pretty old now........ Sorry.....

There are certainly songs I could do without hearing live again. GYOW certainly isn't one of them though. I don't think I could ever tire of listening to it. I guess I have no self-respect- I'll have to live with that.

old doesn't mean bad (thank goodness).

[~*BellaDonna*~]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

There are certainly songs I could do without hearing live again. GYOW certainly isn't one of them though. I don't think I could ever tire of listening to it. I guess I have no self-respect- I'll have to live with that.

old doesn't mean bad (thank goodness).

I'm such a burnt little piece of toast when in comes to GYOW. Sorry for offending you, FuzzyPlum.

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by ~*BellaDonna*~

I'm such a burnt little piece of toast when in comes to GYOW. Sorry for offending you, FuzzyPlum.

Oh, no worries- I'm certainly not offended.
Did you listen to the 'breakdown of GYOW' in the other thread recently? I find it so amazing there are still things to hear for the first time on that song when you scratch below the surface.