What are you ten favorite Mac songs of ANY era?

[cbBen]

I've been waiting to post this FM "Top 10" episode from Sea Of Tranquility (which in this case they turned into a "Top 15"). Just didn't know what forum since they cover the entire catalog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdbNnq2L32Q

Guest co-host Jeff Young is effusive in his praise for Say You Will (says it's his favorite album after Rumours): "I got a lot to say about this underrated album in their catalog, in the Fleetwood Mac canon, which is Say You Will. And one cool thing is Lindsey did the whole album with the VG-8 Roland–it's like a guitar synthesizer–and the special pickups that he has in his Rick Turner guitar. So it has a very cool sound. He shreds a lot on that album. He gets really aggressive. There's a lot of guitar playing on this album. I think a lot of people miss this record."

I agree with the general sentiment of the above (though no, it's not my second favorite FM album). He later says (and I agree here too) that he rates Tango In The Night particularly high because it has its own distinctive flavor.

Anyway, for those who don't want to watch the thing I will later list the top 15 choices of the two hosts (they each make their own list), plus their honorable mentions. For now, however, I'm just linking to the episode so as not to spoil it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdbNnq2L32Q

Below I list my own top ten. Obviously (and admittedly) I am largely unfamiliar with much of their non-Buckingham catalog.

[cbBen]

1. Big Love (Dance version)*
2. Sisters Of The Moon (Mirage video version)
3. That's All For Everyone
4. Rhiannon (Mirage video version)
5. Dreams
6. Walk A Thin Line
7. Gold Dust Woman
8. The Chain
9. Gypsy (acoustic AHI benefit version)
10. Little Lies

*If this is cheating because it's Lindsey solo, then move everything up one position and put Monday Morning at #10.

[sue]

Not in any particular order, and difficult to choose just ten..

That’s all for everyone
Man of the world
Angel
Bleed to love her
Storms
Everywhere
Gypsy
Over my head
Peacekeeper
Silver springs....

[moon]

Hmmmm really hard to choose, and hard to put them in order!

- Sunny Side Of Heaven (Bare Trees)
- Caught In The Rain (Penguin)
- Forever (Mystery To Me)
- Angel (Heroes Are Hard To Find)
- Angel (Tusk)
- I'm So Afraid (Live)
- Love In Store (Mirage)
- Book Of Love (Mirage)
- Big Love (Tango In The Night)
- Everywhere (Tango In The Night)

Five more, maybe:

- Sands Of Time (Future Games)
- What Makes You Think You're The One (Tusk)
- Brown Eyes (Tusk)
- Can't Go Back (Mirage)
- You & I, Part I (Big Love B Side)

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by cbBen

I've been waiting to post this FM "Top 10" episode from Sea Of Tranquility (which in this case they turned into a "Top 15"). Just didn't know what forum since they cover the entire catalog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdbNnq2L32Q

Guest co-host Jeff Young is effusive in his praise for Say You Will (says it's his favorite album after Rumours): "I got a lot to say about this underrated album in their catalog, in the Fleetwood Mac canon, which is Say You Will. And one cool thing is Lindsey did the whole album with the VG-8 Roland–it's like a guitar synthesizer–and the special pickups that he has in his Rick Turner guitar. So it has a very cool sound. He shreds a lot on that album. He gets really aggressive. There's a lot of guitar playing on this album. I think a lot of people miss this record."

I agree with the general sentiment of the above (though no, it's not my second favorite FM album). He later says (and I agree here too) that he rates Tango In The Night particularly high because it has its own distinctive flavor.

Anyway, for those who don't want to watch the thing I will later list the top 15 choices of the two hosts (they each make their own list), plus their honorable mentions. For now, however, I'm just linking to the episode so as not to spoil it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdbNnq2L32Q

Below I list my own top ten. Obviously (and admittedly) I am largely unfamiliar with much of their non-Buckingham catalog.

Well, I found it quite excruciating at times but I did sit through this. I like how they gave a lot of credit and recognition to Bob Welch and that period of the band, though its a shame they didn't include any CM songs from that period in their top 15. Disappointed with their criticisms of Tusk. The love for Say You will was a surprise, though I understand why they felt that way.
Overall, some interesting choices. So too, some really odd choices (top 15 FM songs covering all eras and you kick off with Dust My Broom???). Listening to this reminded me of what a great song Future Games is- its so mellow but you forget the last minute or so really rocks out and kicks a bit of butt.

[cbBen]

Well, you just made me realize that I completely reversed the order of the respective Top 15 lists (probably because they list them in reverse order during the episode). Sorry about that. As to the length, I found their commentary of enough interest to justify it.

In any case, here are the accurate lists:

Sea Of Tranquility episode, where the two co-hosts each lists his top 15 FM songs plus honorable mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdbNnq2L32Q

host Pete Pardo's top 15:

15. I'm So Afraid
14. Future Games
13. Silver Springs
12. Sentimental Lady
11. World Turning
10. Sisters Of The Moon
9. Bare Trees
8. Over My Head
7. I don't think that's the. You Make Loving Fun
6. Oh Well (pts. 1 & 2)
5. Coming Your Way
4. Miles Away
3. Rhiannon
2. The Chain
1. Go Your Own Way

co-host Jeff Young's top 15:

15. To Dust My Broom
14. Searching For Madge/Fighting For Madge
13. Go Insane (Dance version)
12. Thrown Down
11. Angel (Heroes Are Hard To Find version)
10. The City
9. The Green Manalishi
8. I'm So Afraid
7. Big Love
6. Little Lies
5. Hypnotized
4. Illume (9-11)
3. Gypsy
2. Landslide
1. Rhiannon/Dreams (tie)


Pete's honorable mentions:

Albatross
Merry-Go-Round
I Loved Another Woman
Love That Burns
Lazy Poker Blues
Searching For Madge
Fighting For Madge
Rattlesnake Shake
Underway
Sands Of Time
Child Of Mine
Night Watch
Emerald Eyes
Safe Harbor
Monday Morning
Say You Love Me
Landslide
Second Hand News
Never Going Back Again
Songbird
Gold Dust Woman
Think About Me
Never Forget
Gypsy
Straight Back
Wish You Were
Seven Wonders
Big Love
Tango In The Night
Everywhere
Little Lies
Murrow Turning Over In His Grave
Miranda

Jeff's honorable mentions:

In The Back Of My Mind
Stand On The Rock
Hard Feelings
Jewel-Eyed Judy
Rattlesnake Shake
Tango In The Night
I'm A Roadrunner
Revelation
Homeward Bound
Bermuda Triangle
Born Enchanter
Believe Me
World Turning
What A Shame
Future Games
Lay It All Down
What's The World Coming To
Peacekeeper
Red Rover

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by cbBen

As to the length, I found their commentary of enough interest to justify it.

It's not so much the length- its their commentary I found a bit hard to bear. Nice guys but at times I found it a bit slow. I guess doing this sort of thing via Skype or whatever they were using doesn't make it easy. As this was Fleetwood Mac it was enough to keep my attention but I'm not sure how many other bands I could sit through this for.
Thanks for posting- nice to hear some praise for Bob Welch and Danny Kirwan.

[cbBen]

Yes, Jeff especially was slow. And yes, being in the same room would probably have helped.