Fleetwood Mac on Ellen

[Hawkeye]

I posted this in the “after the Ellen performance, we need a reminder” thread too but it also applies to this discussion. Hard evidence that you can’t say that Christine and Stevie can’t carry a show or bring excitement like Lindsey. And it isn’t a video from the 70’s, 80s or even Dance era, it’s from her very last tour.

So like Many others have also said, you can’t even come close to getting a full idea of what this band will look/sound like from their performance on Ellen.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7lQbnh-a2ag

[nicepace]

I watched the Ellen clips on Wednesday, Sept. 5, and John's bass solo was prominent at that time. I actually wondered what people on this thread were talking about when they said you could hardly hear it. I am making this comment to indicate that they must have done the edits by that date.

When were the clips originally posted? I didn't watch them right away.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I watched the Ellen clips on Wednesday, Sept. 5, and John's bass solo was prominent at that time. I actually wondered what people on this thread were talking about when they said you could hardly hear it. I am making this comment to indicate that they must have done the edits by that date.

When were the clips originally posted? I didn't watch them right away.

When it was first posted, I could hear the bass just fine, too. I wasn't sure why people were saying that, other than I was watching on a desktop, with real speakers(not good ones, but not phone speakers, either).

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

When it was first posted, I could hear the bass just fine, too. I wasn't sure why people were saying that, other than I was watching on a desktop, with real speakers(not good ones, but not phone speakers, either).

For me this is the exact same scenario.Except my speakers are good ones (Bose). I heard his bass line perfectly fine the day it was posted. I really enjoyed Mike Campbell's guitar playing throughout The Chain. But I'm with most of you in saying that Neil Finn doesn't work within Fleetwood Mac. I never want to see either of these videos ever again. I rewatched only after Nancy said they were remixed but I didn't really hear a difference. The Chain should be dropped from the set. It's such a slap in the face to all us fans cause not only did the Rumours 4 break the chain, they SEVERED it for life. If they think they can fire Lindsey and we are just going to roll over like dogs then they better bring forth a band that is BETTER than the one they had and frankly that is quite impossible. And Christine and Stevie should be more animated than ever before. These folks have a new band to sell and IMO it was a total flop. And I WANTED them to be good!

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by vivfox

For me this is the exact same scenario.Except my speakers are good ones (Bose). I heard his bass line perfectly fine the day it was posted. I really enjoyed Mike Campbell's guitar playing throughout The Chain. But I'm with most of you in saying that Neil Finn doesn't work within Fleetwood Mac. I never want to see either of these videos ever again. I rewatched only after Nancy said they were remixed but I didn't really hear a difference. The Chain should be dropped from the set. It's such a slap in the face to all us fans cause not only did the Rumours 4 break the chain, they SEVERED it for life. If they think they can fire Lindsey and we are just going to roll over like dogs then they better bring forth a band that is BETTER than the one they had and frankly that is quite impossible. And Christine and Stevie should be more animated than ever before. These folks have a new band to sell and IMO it was a total flop. And I WANTED them to be good!

$tevie is Mick's meal ticket, and they BOTH know that. Mick needs her far more than $he needs him, so he must appease her wishes.

I think Mike is an okay fit, but the Crowded House guy felt very awkward. How can $he sing those songs to him?

$tevie'$ ego got the best of her, and they done screwed the pooch on this horrible decision.

[button-lip]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

$tevie is Mick's meal ticket, and they BOTH know that. Mick needs her far more than $he needs him, so he must appease her wishes.

I think Mike is an okay fit, but the Crowded House guy felt very awkward. How can $he sing those songs to him?

$tevie'$ ego got the best of her, and they done screwed the pooch on this horrible decision.

Oh, definitely he needs her more than she needs him. I think she doesn't need anybody at this point in her life. Quite sad, actually. But I don't care, actually.

She doesn't even know what she's doing, I think. Singing those songs to Neil, who she barely knows? Next think we know she's gonna sing Landslide to Campbell.

I really, really hope Christine ran away at the end of this tour/leg/whatever. Fast. She doesn't seem happy. She needs to redeem herself. Mick and Stevie, they can burn in hell for all I know.

[Buster]

Originally Posted by button-lip

Oh, definitely he needs her more than she needs him. I think she doesn't need anybody at this point in her life. Quite sad, actually. But I don't care, actually.

She doesn't even know what she's doing, I think. Singing those songs to Neil, who she barely knows? Next think we know she's gonna sing Landslide to Campbell.

I really, really hope Christine ran away at the end of this tour/leg/whatever. Fast. She doesn't seem happy. She needs to redeem herself. Mick and Stevie, they can burn in hell for all I know.

I think Christine is just as guilty for what has happened. There is no redemption for any of them. Good people take a stand.

[David]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I posted this in the “after the Ellen performance, we need a reminder” thread too but it also applies to this discussion. Hard evidence that you can’t say that Christine and Stevie can’t carry a show or bring excitement like Lindsey. And it isn’t a video from the 70’s, 80s or even Dance era, it’s from her very last tour.

Lots of power there definitely. Old-time rock spirit. I guess she felt like putting it up that night. She should cast off her inhibitions more often and break out that girl for more audiences throughout the year.

[SteveMacD]

I couldn’t hear John when I watched on my phone and it was only somewhat better when I streamed it on TV. It wasn’t until I listened in the car that it was clear.

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by David

Lots of power there definitely. Old-time rock spirit. I guess she felt like putting it up that night. She should cast off her inhibitions more often and break out that girl for more audiences throughout the year.

I agree. I always wonder what goes on leading up to the show that inspires a performance like that. Someone she met with? Good time New Jersey memories? Who knows.