So, In Regard To This New EP......

[Matt Lucas]

Hello all---

If the report is true, and we can expect "Sad Angel," "Without You," "Miss Fantasy" and one more Lindsey song...I wonder if the mystery tune will end up being one of the ones I posted about in another thread? The following songs are listed at ASCAP's website. As you can see, most of them start with the same ID number [88505****], which means they're presumably newer songs.

HUNGER
Work ID: 885050127ISWC: T9096518137 WritersIPI #Current
AffiliationBUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344ASCAP

IN MY WORLD
Work ID: 885050131ISWC: T9096551698 WritersIPI #Current
AffiliationBUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344ASCAPPublishers / AdministratorsIPI #Current
Affiliation

IS IT RIGHT
Work ID: 885050136ISWC: T9096556900 WritersIPI #Current
AffiliationBUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344ASCAPPublishers / AdministratorsIPI #Current
Affiliation

IT TAKES TIME
Work ID: 885050139ISWC: T9096560622 WritersIPI #Current
AffiliationBUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344ASCAPPublishers / AdministratorsIPI #Current
Affiliation

LAY DOWN FOR FREE
Work ID: 885050141ISWC: T9096570295 WritersIPI #Current
AffiliationBUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344ASCAPPublishers / AdministratorsIPI #Current
Affiliation

MISS FANTASY
Work ID: 885050142 ISWC: T9096551712
Writers IPI # Current Affiliation BUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344 ASCAP

ON WITH THE SHOW
Work ID: 885050151ISWC: T9096551723 WritersIPI #Current
AffiliationBUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344ASCAPPublishers / AdministratorsIPI #Current
Affiliation

SAD ANGEL
Work ID: 885050191ISWC: T9096540259 WritersIPI #Current
AffiliationBUCKINGHAM LINDSEY 75649344ASCAPPublishers / AdministratorsIPI #Current
Affiliation

The only other songs listed with a work ID starting with 88505 are bonus tracks from the reissues like "Keep Me There," "Strummer" and "Brushes," presumably because they've only recently been registered for publishing purposes.

Getting back to Stevie and her reported reluctance to record with the band, it's been well-documented that she doesn't like Lindsey messing around with her songs, hasn't it?

Some songwriters can hear a full arrangement for a song when they write it---they "hear" all the parts in their head. I suspect Lindsey is like that to a degree. Other songwriters don't hear much beyond the song's basic chords and melody.

And when you write a song---if you have any idea in mind for how you want it to sound---it can be really hard to let go of that original idea and be open to someone else suggesting a different approach.

But sometimes the other person's idea can take the song to a whole new level. I've been on both sides of that situation, so I can relate to feeling like the other person is "wrecking my song" and to the feeling that "I'm just trying to help make your good song GREAT!"

Originally Posted by MikeVielhaber

Lindsey wrote songs specifically for the band. I don't understand the downplaying of Mick and John. People saying stuff like it's Buckingham Nicks with a good rhythm section or this comment above. Mick and John are key ingredients that make up Fleetwood Mac. Their presence isn't an afterthought.

None of us has heard the new studio recordings, but based on the last 15 years, I couldn't agree more. I love Lindsey's solo work, but I think he sounds best with Mick and John behind him. On those last few solo records, the songs with Mick and John on them really stand out. They just feel different. Better. A band has a vibe that you can't get with other musicians.

matt