Creating the Worst Possible Setlist

[bwboy]

Originally Posted by WalkAThinLine.

It's certainly possible that there are certain songs that would surprisingly translate well live, but at this current juncture, that list is dwindling given that Lindsey's and Stevie's voices are deteriorating in quality. The studio version of "Sisters of the Moon" is terrific and the live versions found on the Tusk and Mirage tour are almost as good, but the quality absolutely tanked by the 2013 tour and On With the Show.

I don't understand why Fleetwood Mac kept "Blue Letter" in their live set up until 1990. In my opinion, that was a wasted slot.

That is very true and unfortunate about their voices. They’ve certainly performed very well for a very long time, considering everything.

As for why they kept Blue Letter in the set for so long, well I have a few theories. First, it sounds like a FM song, musically and lyrically. I always assumed Lindsey wrote it when I first heard it. Second, I suspect they all liked performing it. Third, it’s a quick song, basically 3 and a half minutes long. Fourth, it showcases each of them at their best- the harmonies, the guitar, the bass, the drums. Fifth, it’s such a sing-a-long. Frankly, I was surprised Neil didn’t sing it in 2018-2019.

[WalkAThinLine.]

Originally Posted by bwboy

As for why they kept Blue Letter in the set for so long, well I have a few theories. First, it sounds like a FM song, musically and lyrically. I always assumed Lindsey wrote it when I first heard it. Second, I suspect they all liked performing it. Third, it’s a quick song, basically 3 and a half minutes long. Fourth, it showcases each of them at their best- the harmonies, the guitar, the bass, the drums. Fifth, it’s such a sing-a-long. Frankly, I was surprised Neil didn’t sing it in 2018-2019.

I believe they only played the song once on their 2018-19 tour. They actually did a decent job with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6_seOMHgUY

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by WalkAThinLine.

I believe they only played the song once on their 2018-19 tour. They actually did a decent job with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6_seOMHgUY

Similar to Hypnotized. It was trotted out then quickly put back in the closet. Neil actually sounded good singing it from what I heard. It fit his voice much better than a lot of Buckingham stuff he tried (GYOW was an abomination). But this band can’t help itself and just always eliminates songs that aren’t the same basic Greatest Hits Plus package.