Lindsey's vocals on Sisters Of The Moon - controversial...

[UndoingTheLaces]

Originally Posted by glamorousnymph

That's what she sings in the studio version...

In the Mirage video, at least, Lindsey sings "Some say illusion is her game."

Yeah, but Lindsey's always trying to correct her grammar. And you know, you wouldn't do that to Bob Dylan.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I wish I could remember where I read a review of
that performance. Possibly it was in Rolling Stone
all those many years ago. Seems like they attributed
Lindsey singing to Stevie's inability to complete the
song due to the shape her vocals were in due to the
length of the tour and her drug habit. Even with that,
it's my favorite song of Fleetwood Mac's to ever be
recorded on stage.

I recall that. I always thought it was bull**** -- just some reviewer's speculation to explain why Lindsey sang the verse. Can't say for sure why he did it --this one time. Remember that this was the Mirage tour. It was a short tour, and Stevie and her voice were in decent shape. The fact is, after the Lindsey sung that one short verse, Stevie went on to finish the song in fine form! Go figure! It would be a great question to ask Lindsey or Stevie. Unfortunately, both likely won't remember.

[WildHearted]

Maybe they just wanted to change it up?

Stevie sang the melody on the chorus of GYOW sometimes, did she not?

It's a live setting, stuff can be changed.

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by GoldDustWoman22

That part where Lindsey sings the bridge is extremely haunting to me. It adds another depth to the meaning of the song and gives the song another perspective. It's really cool to me how she leaves the stage and he starts to talk about her as if she's not there. It almost gives the song a story like quality...love it! Plus, he just sounds so damn good singing it. If they bring this one back on the next tour, I would love to see them do it this way again.

Originally Posted by WildHearted

I like that part as well. I wouldn't mind either way, but it's kind of refreshing to hear the male voice.

I totally agree with y'all and when he sings, "I'd like to wrap her in velvet, doesn't anyone know her name?" That's just gives it even more of a mysterious and sexy vibe.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by GoldDustWoman22

That part where Lindsey sings the bridge is extremely haunting to me. It adds another depth to the meaning of the song and gives the song another perspective. It's really cool to me how she leaves the stage and he starts to talk about her as if she's not there. It almost gives the song a story like quality...love it! Plus, he just sounds so damn good singing it. If they bring this one back on the next tour, I would love to see them do it this way again.

This sums up the way I feel about it perfectly!

[Dodfather]

Yup - me too!

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by Sanne2

Aren't there earlier versions where he does that too?

I want to say the Baton Rouge 1978 version has Lindsey singing this line...so it's definitely not a one-off thing

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by jmn3

I want to say the Baton Rouge 1978 version has Lindsey singing this line...so it's definitely not a one-off thing

Yes, Lindsey does sing that line on the Baton Rouge 1978 version.

[darklinensuit]

Lindsey is fine on SOTM. I'm always a supporter of Stevie & Lindsey singing on each others' songs (except when Lindsey doctors his voice, like on "Illume" and "Running through the Garden"). The interplay between the vocalists is a hallmark of FM.
It still kills me that "Crystal" was never recorded or performed as a duet.

- Jake

[GoldDustWoman22]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Lindsey is fine on SOTM. I'm always a supporter of Stevie & Lindsey singing on each others' songs (except when Lindsey doctors his voice, like on "Illume" and "Running through the Garden"). The interplay between the vocalists is a hallmark of FM.
It still kills me that "Crystal" was never recorded or performed as a duet.

- Jake

Actually if you listen to the live version of "Crystal" from Buckingham Nicks they do it as a slight duet. Lindsey sings lead but Stevie harmonizes with him beautifully. It's one of my favorite versions of "Crystal" for that reason alone. I'm hoping against hope that they will either bring this one back for the next FM tour or do a BN reunion and sing it live. Either way, they should definitely do a duet that emphasizes their amazing harmonies. Here's a link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM2uAnW2LU0

[Gypsybecca]

^^^
GoldDust, that was a cool video, thanks for posting. Some of those pics? I just kept staring at Lindsey's package. Nice!

[GoldDustWoman22]

Originally Posted by Gypsybecca

^^^
GoldDust, that was a cool video, thanks for posting. Some of those pics? I just kept staring at Lindsey's package. Nice!

Oh I totally know what you mean haha. But yes I just love that version of the song.

[bigmaclover]

I love the live versions of this song that I've seen. If on the next tour, FM starting playing SOTM, I would completely and totally lose my mind. I keep crossing my fingers with each tour. I think it's such an awesome live song.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by bigmaclover

If on the next tour, FM starting playing SOTM, I would completely and totally lose my mind. I keep crossing my fingers with each tour. I think it's such an awesome live song.

I just don't think she could do the song justice anymore.
I think the song was the highlight of the Mirage Tour and
maybe even the Tusk Tour. Nearly thirty years later I'm
afraid the song would become what Gold Dust Woman has.
An inferior version making one long for yesteryear

[bigmaclover]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I just don't think she could do the song justice anymore.
I think the song was the highlight of the Mirage Tour and
maybe even the Tusk Tour. Nearly thirty years later I'm
afraid the song would become what Gold Dust Woman has.
An inferior version making one long for yesteryear

You could very well be right OR it could be completely awesome. If they could do it and do it well, I would be able to die happy.