Rumours will get the Glee Treatment!

[MacShadowsBall]

As I've said before, I've never watched Glee, but I was wondering about how many songs do they perform on each episode? Would they do every song from the Rumours LP?

I just hope that the songs maintain their edge cause alot of the songs aren't exactly "kid friendly"!

[mezzoforte]

Honestly, I'm having a hard time understanding some of the histrionics. What's the worst that can happen? Even if they somehow manage to completely butcher the songs, I can't see that they'll ruin Rumours forever.
Have they destroyed the legacies of any other artists? I think some fans are worried about FM having any association with Glee, but the hubbub around the special eps tends to die down pretty quickly. They will rarely be mentioned in the same breath two weeks after it airs. No catastrophe here.

And it will introduce a whole new generation to the music, drum up some enthusiasm, and very possibly make Lindsey and Stevie want to take advantage of the interest they know is coming. Our philosophical fairy is doubtless seeing commercial gods on the horizon.

Originally Posted by WildHearted

Then we should be hoping that they do a good job!

But really, the hardcore Glee fans think most things they cover are amazing anyway.. so even if to US it sounds like crap, they'll probably still think it's good and want to hear the original.

Agreed. The Glee soundtracks have sold spectacularly--many, many people really love their music. Even if we think they massacre the songs, plenty of people will buy Glee's version and the original.
I can't say I love the production on Glee (too much autotune), but the show has some fantastic singers. Though not exceptional, the music is fairly consistently good.

[WildHearted]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Honestly, I'm having a hard time understanding some of the histrionics. What's the worst that can happen? Even if they somehow manage to completely butcher the songs, I can't see that they'll ruin Rumours forever.
Have they destroyed the legacies of any other artists? I think some fans are worried about FM having any association with Glee, but the hubbub around the special eps tends to die down pretty quickly. They will rarely be mentioned in the same breath two weeks after it airs. No catastrophe here.

And it will introduce a whole new generation to the music, drum up some enthusiasm, and very possibly make Lindsey and Stevie want to take advantage of the interest they know is coming. Our philosophical fairy is doubtless seeing commercial gods on the horizon.



Agreed. The Glee soundtracks have sold spectacularly--many, many people really love their music. Even if we think they massacre the songs, plenty of people will buy Glee's version and the original.
I can't say I love the production on Glee (too much autotune), but the show has some fantastic singers. Though not exceptional, the music is fairly consistently good.

Yes, I agree with all of this!

Obviously, no one likes to hear their favorite songs done injustice, but in the long run - even if their covers aren't so great - all this episode could ever do is bring FM attention (specifically in a younger generation that probably isnt familiar with them). And, who knows, maybe they'll do a really good job!

As for how many songs they usually sing.. this season, they've done anywhere from 4-11, but not always full songs. They don't actually have time in the episode to do the entire album all the way through - episodes are generally around 40 minutes of actual screen time. However, if they wanted, and they've done it in the past, they will do some full songs and others only show a portion of it.

I'd bet that they'll probably only do about 6 or 7, with a few of those not being the entire song. That's just a guess though.

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

As I've said before, I've never watched Glee, but I was wondering about how many songs do they perform on each episode? Would they do every song from the Rumours LP?

I just hope that the songs maintain their edge cause alot of the songs aren't exactly "kid friendly"!

I think it averages about 7, so they'll probably cut some of the songs.

I don't think they'll do much to make the songs kid-friendlier. Their most obvious edits have been around curse words (not an issue here) and the most obviously inappropriate lyrics--mature themes haven't been an issue.
I mean, they sang Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me and Sweet Tranvestite in the Rocky Horror ep--those are WAY more controversial than anything on Rumours. A couple of lyrics might be edited, but probably nothing major. Someone was wondering about GDW because it refers to cocaine, but I really doubt it would stop them from doing the song because the meaning is fairly obscure. No 12-year-old is going to hear "silver spoon" and think of drugs.

[SortaSavageLike]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

No 12-year-old is going to hear "silver spoon" and think of drugs.

The Gold Dust Woman scene could take place in an ice cream parlor. God knows I'll be digging my grave with a silver spoon if I don't lay off the Dairy Queen waffle bowls!

[WildHearted]

Originally Posted by SortaSavageLike

The Gold Dust Woman scene could take place in an ice cream parlor. God knows I'll be digging my grave with a silver spoon if I don't lay off the Dairy Queen waffle bowls!

Lol, to go along with Mercedes and her tots addiction.

[Sahara]

Originally Posted by SortaSavageLike

They should make a two-part Tusk episode, which turns into the most expensive television production ever made, is filmed largely in someone's basement, and requires multiple viewings to fully appreciate. The entire cast will perform their parts on separate soundstages, and the episode will be pieced together by three neurotic editors over a 13-month period. When released on DVD, each disc will be protected by two slipcases which you can never fit back together, and the cover art will be a picture of a dog biting an ear.

Originally Posted by michelej1

Lindsey will record his segment in the bathroom, but this time it will be due to an enlarged prostate, rather than the acoustics.
Michele

Love these ideas

I'm bleh about the Glee thing. I agree with mezzoforte -- the worst case scenario isn't too awful and if it can make a difference for even one poor kid starved of quality music, that's great

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

I Their most obvious edits have been around curse words (not an issue here)

They can whisper "****" before The Chain kicks in....

[Heartboy]

I can't wait! This is one of my fave shows!

They did a good job with the 'Madonna' themed episode & Stevie loves this show.

The guys on this show are HOT!!

Not that it matters to the subject......

[fumidesigns]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Why so negative? This is a great thing. You can only sell the same product to the same fans for so long. Look at the huge boost Glee gave other bands/singers. It's going to introduce Fleetwood Mac to a whole new generation.

*insert clappying smiley here* i so agree! i don't watch glee at all, but if they do Rumours i'll tune in. Stevie was happy w/ Landslide and she loves the show. I'd definitely check it out for the Mac!

[GoldDustOrphan]

Songs are usually are edited for length since it's an hour-long show, but the CD releases always feature the full-length recording.

Glee recently surpassed Elvis' for the artist/band/singer with most entries on the Hot 100 singles chart.

[DoubtfulMiracle]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Honestly, I'm having a hard time understanding some of the histrionics. What's the worst that can happen? Even if they somehow manage to completely butcher the songs, I can't see that they'll ruin Rumours forever.

Have they destroyed the legacies of any other artists? I think some fans are worried about FM having any association with Glee, but the hubbub around the special eps tends to die down pretty quickly. They will rarely be mentioned in the same breath two weeks after it airs. No catastrophe here.

And it will introduce a whole new generation to the music, drum up some enthusiasm, and very possibly make Lindsey and Stevie want to take advantage of the interest they know is coming. Our philosophical fairy is doubtless seeing commercial gods on the horizon.

Couldn't agree more with this. I tried to write a post along these lines the other week in the Stevie forum and it kept coming out much too snarky for what I intended. I'm glad a wordsmith like you came along

[TrueFaith77]

http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-nation...t-romantically

I don't watch the show so I can't understand a word in this article. When does the episode air?

[MacShadowsBall]

It doesn't say when the episode will air, just that there is an upcoming episode titled, "Rumors".

I keep misspelling "Rumours"

[aleuzzi]

If this episode ever airs, I'll be glad to see it. And I'd think any of the Rumours-era Mac members would be honored to have their music be rediscovered by a new generation.

Yeah--Finn gets Go Your Own Way. Quinn will probably get Dreams. Not sure what Rachel will (over)sing but Songbird's my guess. Betcha' Kirk gets Oh Daddy...