'Meantime' - New Christine Album - June 7th

[Les]

I have my doubts about how much press Christine may do for this album. I could be very wrong, it's just that all the news we've heard so far hasn't exactly been well-publicized outside of Mac circles, and none of the information about this has come from Christine personally at all.

I really hope she does some press. I'd like to hear how she's doing and what's on her mind about music these days.

[jbrownsjr]

Well, just to give you an example. Steve Winwood, who has mainly been a solo artist for the last 20 years, put out "About Time" and it sold to the small following. But realisitically, he used to sell #1 albums and tons of hits.

Now that he is writing better music, it's not selling as well. The markets and industry have certainly changed for artists like these. Even Phil Collins struggles a bit more (sales-wise) with his solo efforts. Publicity or no publicity. Don't look for a Britney McVie, look for more of a Christine McWinwood.

[Johnny Stew]

I think Lindsey would be very happy for his friend, if her album is a huge success.

And what people seem to forget is that Christine didn't leave Fleetwood Mac under bad circumstances... she left because she no longer wished to spend most of her life on tour.
She never ruled out recording again. In fact, when she first retired from touring in the early '90s, she was already talking about doing another solo album at some point down the road.

Well, her desire has finally come to fruition.

[Ali]

Originally posted by [email protected]
Well, just to give you an example. Steve Winwood, who has mainly been a solo artist for the last 20 years, put out "About Time" and it sold to the small following. But realisitically, he used to sell #1 albums and tons of hits.

Now that he is writing better music, it's not selling as well. The markets and industry have certainly changed for artists like these. Even Phil Collins struggles a bit more (sales-wise) with his solo efforts. Publicity or no publicity. Don't look for a Britney McVie, look for more of a Christine McWinwood.

Which I wouldn't mind at all. He may be doing less commercial albums but he's doing fantastic tours at small venues. I saw him last summer and there were no more than 3 or 4,000 people there but it was AMAZING. Lots of Traffic songs which made me happy.

I doubt Christine will do any gigs or much press but even one interview would make me happy. Heck, I'm happy enough that this album is actually going to come out.

[strandinthewind]

AND - she offered to record or at least participate in the recording of SYW - but FM declined because the awkward situation of her having a hit and then not being able to tour. So, I maintain no hard feelins exist. But, others differ and think they do

[dissention]

Originally posted by strandinthewind
AND - she offered to record or at least participate in the recording of SYW - but FM declined because the awkward situation of her having a hit and then not being able to tour.

Which is what I don't understand. She recorded for the "Time" album, but didn't go out on the road. She could've easily recorded for SYW and not have released one of her songs as a single. Maybe she was already in the beginning phas eof working on her album when the Mac decided to do an album. Who knows. All I can say is I'm glad she's still making music and I can't wait for this album! Especially if it's more in the vein of her edgier stuff like "Isn't It Midnight" and "Behind the Mask" (one of her BEST songs).

[Les]

Well, I guess I'm not even sure that happened. That was one story that got around, but in direct response to a question about her supposedly offering to be on the album, Mick indicated that that never actually happened.

In November of 2001, Mick said the following to the BBC:

Host: Okay Trish(?) from the U.S. says, there was some talk of Christine wanting to participate in the recording of the album, but not the tour. Did you guys take her up on the offer?

Mick: Uh, she didn't actually make the offer. But, um, what happened is...she has a vague desire to maybe do that. But I think, in truth, what may well happen is she may participate with some of her songwriting. It's a possibility. In fact, I'm going to go to dinner with her tonight. I think she is a little frightened of getting sucked back into the whole...she doesn't like traveling anymore so..maybe some writing, I think. And maybe a tiny bit of vocalizing.

Host: Cause we did get a lot of questions from people wanting to know what Christine is doing and how is she?

Mick: Sure. She's very well. She lives in Canterbury. And she is...luckily she's decided to start doing some songwriting, which I think is good for her. But she's living a very private life and…sort of…happy to be not part of show business, unlike the rest of us. [laughs]

Here's the transcript in the BLA:
http://bla.fleetwoodmac.net/index.ph...v2&id=591&c=18

[sodascouts]

Originally posted by dissention
Which is what I don't understand. She recorded for the "Time" album, but didn't go out on the road. She could've easily recorded for SYW and not have released one of her songs as a single.

Exactly. There was something else going on there - I wonder if we'll ever find out exactly what? Mick, we need you to write a new book! lol "Tempers flared as Christine and Stevie got into a wild catfight..."

[strandinthewind]

Thanks Les for posting that quote!!!!

I think that reaffirms no hard feelings exist. But, you never know with this group of people LOL

[diamondsnake]

Originally posted by sodascouts
"Tempers flared as Christine and Stevie got into a wild catfight..."

I think that Christine and Lindsey are at odds because he never speaks about her in a good light. Maybe they had some kind of an affair during the dance tour, or at least a fight!

[dissention]

Originally posted by sodascouts
Exactly. There was something else going on there - I wonder if we'll ever find out exactly what? Mick, we need you to write a new book! lol "Tempers flared as Christine and Stevie got into a wild catfight..."

"...Stevie grabbed Chris by the hair, screaming about bringing a kitchen on the road and letting Chris visit various gardens throughout the tour. Chris fought back, grabbing the chiffon from Stevie's waist and forcefully tightening it around her throat.

'You English sow! Sign the contract and get on the jet!' Stevie screamed, the chiffon finally tearing, exposing her black bloomers.

'You bleached-blonde bitch! Get off of me and write about your velvet fountains, I said I'm not going and that's final!'

Suddenly, Lindsey intervened, pulling the two girls off of each other.

'You guys don't mean what you're saying, your words are simply part of the latest cycle we're going through. We just have to let each toher grown as people and let this experience go from bittersweet to just sweet.'

The two women attacked him, pushing him into his guitars and screaming obscenities."

It'd be a bestseller.

[diamondsnake]

Originally posted by dissention
"...Stevie grabbed Chris by the hair, screaming about bringing a kitchen on the road and letting Chris visit various gardens throughout the tour. Chris fought back, grabbing the chiffon from Stevie's waist and forcefully tightening it around her throat.

'You English sow! Sign the contract and get on the jet!' Stevie screamed, the chiffon finally tearing, exposing her black bloomers.

'You bleached-blonde bitch! Get off of me and write about your velvet fountains, I said I'm not going and that's final!'

Suddenly, Lindsey intervened, pulling the two girls off of each other.

'You guys don't mean what you're saying, your words are simply part of the latest cycle we're going through. We just have to let each toher grown as people and let this experience go from bittersweet to just sweet.'

The two women attacked him, pushing him into his guitars and screaming obscenities."

It'd be a bestseller.

[macmar71]

Originally posted by diamondsnake
I think that Christine and Lindsey are at odds because he never speaks about her in a good light. Maybe they had some kind of an affair during the dance tour, or at least a fight!

If they had an affair which I highly doubt then I would say it was around the Mirage era as they were like two peas in a pod~~~always had something good to say about one another, rehearsing together, dueting on Hold Me and some of the playful looks they exchange in the Mirage concert video are so endearing and sweet.

[Mari]

LOL dissention...

euh, what I've heard from LB was not at all that negative, he actually came across quite understanding. Something about her not being so willing to tour, and him knowing very well what that feels like.

[Johnny Stew]

Christine did an online interview in 1995, to promote 'Time,' and she seemed less than enthusiastic about Dave Mason being in the band. She didn't really mention Bekka Bramlett at all.
So I've wondered if perhaps the difference between recording but not touring, has something to do with her personal feelings in regards to the members of the band.

Let's see if I can explain this... it's highly probable that Christine feels far more of a bond with Stevie & Lindsey, than she would with Bekka, Billy & Dave.
I'm not sure how much time she even really spent with Bekka and Dave.
So maybe it was easy for her to just contribute songs to 'Time,' and not feel any pull to tour with the band.

But, given her bond with Stevie & Lindsey, maybe it causes the scenario to be a lot more difficult... because she IS emotionally invested in it.
So whereas in 1994/95 it might have been VERY easy for her to say "no thanks" to an offer to tour, this time around she may have feared that she'd allow herself to get talked into it, because of a love for her bandmates.
So it had to be all or nothing.

Anyway, that's my theory.