Christine in London, 9/25

[ali101]

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/n...mac-in-london/

McVie guests with Mac in London


Christine McVie guested with Fleetwood Mac at London’s O2 Arena last night for the first time since retiring in 1998.

Fellow former member Peter Green was in the audience as she rejoined for a rendition of classic track Don’t Stop at the end of the band’s second encore.

Fans hadn’t been certain which of Mac’s UK shows McVie was planning to take part in, although Stevie Nicks had confirmed she would appear at two of the five.

Drummer Mick Fleetwood couldn’t hold his emotions back and threw both arms in the air, whooping with joy, as the ex-member appeared on stage to an equally energetic audience response. But McVie herself showed a little more decorum as the waved her thanks for the welcome, hugged Nicks then moved to her keyboard to lead the track.

Following the performance she shared a brief conversation with Nicks before the band lined up to take a bow. They returned for a second encore without McVie, who’s expected to appear at the second London shows tomorrow. Mac also place Birmingham LG Arena (Sep 29), Manchester Arena (Oct 1) and Glasgow Hydro (Oct 3).

Earlier in the set Nicks dedicated the track Landslide to Green.

Tracklist

01. Second Hand News
02. The Chain
03. Dreams
04. Sad Angel
05. Rhiannon
06. Not That Funny
07. Tusk
08. Sisters of the Moon
09. Sara
10. Big Love
11. Landslide
12. Never Going Back Again
13. Without You
14. Gypsy
15. Eyes of the World
16. Gold Dust Woman
17. I’m So Afraid
18. Stand Back
19. Go Your Own Way

Encore:
20. World Turning
21. Don’t Stop

Encore 2:
22. Silver Springs
23. Say Goodbye

[ali101]

Did you see it?

Date : Last Night, September 25th 2013
Location : London, UK O2
Duration : Around 5 and a half minutes.

W O W

Great to her back if only for one song.

[jenniferuk]

Originally Posted by applebucked

http://instagram.com/p/es837sJ3Lo/
Lucky bastards

She looks stunning-thanks for posting. Looks like they are with Three-the company that used Everywhere in the advert. Lovely photo-

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by Erin

https://plus.google.com/photos/11640...06311178110305

Lots of great pics in here.

[vivfox]

Landslide dedicated to Peter Green by steveatgigs

[justanotherliar]

Originally Posted by Erin

I'm so glad I was able to go to London and the O2 tonight. I've never seen Christine and thought this is probably my last chance. When Mick announced her I literally was jumping up and down and screaming like a four year old. Some pics I took:

https://plus.google.com/photos/11640...06311178110305

Sorry I can't figure out how to embed with Google+ photos.

Doing it all over on Friday.

Thank you so much Erin for an absolutely stunning set of photos. I don't mind admitting I almost cried when I saw the clip of Christine back where she belongs. For me, Fleetwood Mac just isn't Fleetwood Mac without her, and although she only played the one song, I just wish I could have been there. Any chance of her recording with the band again? We can dream...

[michelej1]

[Not happy. You're doing a year long tour. Who cares about 3 nights?]

Fleetwood Mac: The Story Behind Christine’s Live Return

http://www.mojo4music.com/7148/fleet...live-comeback/


Lindsey Buckingham nearly blocked last night’s onstage reunion, reveals Stevie Nicks in MOJO scoop.


By Andrew Male September 26, 2013


Stevie Nicks has talked to MOJO about Christine McVie’s on-stage return to Fleetwood Mac last night at London’s O2 Arena.

Speaking in an interview to be published in MOJO 241 (UK shelf date October 29) the diminutive Mac singer confirmed that while McVie, who left the group in 1998, has “just returned to do one song” it could have been “a few songs” if it hadn’t been for one particular stumbling block.

“Lindsey [Buckingham] is very funny about that,” Nicks told MOJO’s James McNair. “I think his words were ‘She can’t just come and go’. That’s important to him, but it’s not quite so important to me. Much as Lindsey adores her; and he does – she’s the only one in Fleetwood Mac he was ever willing to listen to – he doesn’t want the first night reviews to be all about Christine’s one song, rather than the set we rehearsed for two months.”

McVie was met with rapturous applause last night when she joined her old band to play keyboards and sing Don’t Stop, and she will be appearing with the group again at their final O2 show tomorrow. But, while the route to the stage hasn’t necessarily been a smooth one, Nicks also added that “it will be wonderful to have her back up there with us. And from there who knows.”

In a candid, funny and emotional interview, Nicks goes on to discuss her childhood, her solo career (“Fleetwood Mac weren’t that impressed”) the “unresolved” aspects of her and Buckingham’s relationship, and the bizarre night she slept on the floor of Prince’s purple kitchen.

Here’s a grab from last night’s performance…

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Coming out of retirement for a moment (like Christine), I have to say this was one of the most magical experiences I've ever witnessed. I basically travelled to London for this, and I must say that my stomach sank a little bit after the encores when Christine wasn't announced. But all of the sudden, they quickly set up a keyboard and mic about 10 feet away (I was at my usual station between Stevie's monitors). To say that I flipped my wig would have been an understatement. And that huge arena, perhaps larger than any other arena I've seen them at, literally erupted when Christine walked onstage from where Stevie and Lindsey usually enter. She was dressed in black skinny jeans, a black jacket and a sparkly black cami underneath with magenta suede boots with little wedge heels. Her hair was stick straight and adorned with a little clip. She looked flawless. Amidst the commotion, I suspect she was terrified. He didn't smile because she was concentrating and making eye contact. She definitely didn't carry herself like a 70-year-old woman, and she still has that sleek grace about her. It's almost as if time stood still since The Dance.

Anyway, as for the performance itself... It's a blur. I don't remember much except for the killer piano solo she did, which was amplified higher than usual. In a flash it was over, and then the five of them were doing a group hug after the song. I only remember Christine's eyes and the fact that my iPhone battery finally died at that moment.

I just wanted to say that it's wonderful to see you post again. The Ledge just isn't the same without your insight.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I just wanted to say that it's wonderful to see you post again. The Ledge just isn't the same without your insight.

Insight and sharp wit.

Michele

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

And probably no one but musicians would notice, but Don't Stop was back in it's original key, of E. Stevie and Lindsey now do it in D, and strangely, they played it in D also, when Chris sat in with Mick's band in Hawaii.

If I have this terminology correct, I thought Stevie sounded so much better doing the high harmony part on this than when she is singing lead.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Coming out of retirement for a moment (like Christine), I have to say this was one of the most magical experiences I've ever witnessed. I basically travelled to London for this, and I must say that my stomach sank a little bit after the encores when Christine wasn't announced. But all of the sudden, they quickly set up a keyboard and mic about 10 feet away (I was at my usual station between Stevie's monitors). To say that I flipped my wig would have been an understatement. And that huge arena, perhaps larger than any other arena I've seen them at, literally erupted when Christine walked onstage from where Stevie and Lindsey usually enter. She was dressed in black skinny jeans, a black jacket and a sparkly black cami underneath with magenta suede boots with little wedge heels. Her hair was stick straight and adorned with a little clip. She looked flawless. Amidst the commotion, I suspect she was terrified. He didn't smile because she was concentrating and making eye contact. She definitely didn't carry herself like a 70-year-old woman, and she still has that sleek grace about her. It's almost as if time stood still since The Dance.

Anyway, as for the performance itself... It's a blur. I don't remember much except for the killer piano solo she did, which was amplified higher than usual. In a flash it was over, and then the five of them were doing a group hug after the song. I only remember Christine's eyes and the fact that my iPhone battery finally died at that moment.

Great to see you! Do just one more album with us!

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by michelej1

[Not happy. You're doing a year long tour. Who cares about 3 nights?]

Fleetwood Mac: The Story Behind Christine’s Live Return

http://www.mojo4music.com/7148/fleet...live-comeback/


Lindsey Buckingham nearly blocked last night’s onstage reunion, reveals Stevie Nicks in MOJO scoop.


By Andrew Male September 26, 2013


Stevie Nicks has talked to MOJO about Christine McVie’s on-stage return to Fleetwood Mac last night at London’s O2 Arena.

Speaking in an interview to be published in MOJO 241 (UK shelf date October 29) the diminutive Mac singer confirmed that while McVie, who left the group in 1998, has “just returned to do one song” it could have been “a few songs” if it hadn’t been for one particular stumbling block.

“Lindsey [Buckingham] is very funny about that,” Nicks told MOJO’s James McNair. “I think his words were ‘She can’t just come and go’. That’s important to him, but it’s not quite so important to me. Much as Lindsey adores her; and he does – she’s the only one in Fleetwood Mac he was ever willing to listen to – he doesn’t want the first night reviews to be all about Christine’s one song, rather than the set we rehearsed for two months.”

McVie was met with rapturous applause last night when she joined her old band to play keyboards and sing Don’t Stop, and she will be appearing with the group again at their final O2 show tomorrow. But, while the route to the stage hasn’t necessarily been a smooth one, Nicks also added that “it will be wonderful to have her back up there with us. And from there who knows.”

In a candid, funny and emotional interview, Nicks goes on to discuss her childhood, her solo career (“Fleetwood Mac weren’t that impressed”) the “unresolved” aspects of her and Buckingham’s relationship, and the bizarre night she slept on the floor of Prince’s purple kitchen.

Here’s a grab from last night’s performance…

I suspected this all along. And he was right, that moment took over almost the entire evening. The crowd went ballistic. I'm so glad it happened however, and hope it does lead to more from her.

Lindsey ONLY has to share the spotlight with Stevie now and he is still loving that. I don't see him wanting to share the spotlight with the beloved Christine AND the beloved Stevie. He really is running the show music-wise now. Sadly, I think he needs the magic of the 3 songwriters. The EP to me is lifeless and boring.

Maybe she burned a bridge with him personally. I've always believed they were very close musically, and like brother and sister before she left. Anyway, this article does not surprise me in the least.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

If I have this terminology correct, I thought Stevie sounded so much better doing the high harmony part on this than when she is singing lead.

Yes, you are correct in terminology and I agree 100%.

[Ulpian]

Originally Posted by michelej1

[Not happy. You're doing a year long tour. Who cares about 3 nights?]

Fleetwood Mac: The Story Behind Christine’s Live Return

http://www.mojo4music.com/7148/fleet...live-comeback/


Lindsey Buckingham nearly blocked last night’s onstage reunion, reveals Stevie Nicks in MOJO scoop.


By Andrew Male September 26, 2013


Stevie Nicks has talked to MOJO about Christine McVie’s on-stage return to Fleetwood Mac last night at London’s O2 Arena.

Speaking in an interview to be published in MOJO 241 (UK shelf date October 29) the diminutive Mac singer confirmed that while McVie, who left the group in 1998, has “just returned to do one song” it could have been “a few songs” if it hadn’t been for one particular stumbling block.

“Lindsey [Buckingham] is very funny about that,” Nicks told MOJO’s James McNair. “I think his words were ‘She can’t just come and go’. That’s important to him, but it’s not quite so important to me. Much as Lindsey adores her; and he does – she’s the only one in Fleetwood Mac he was ever willing to listen to – he doesn’t want the first night reviews to be all about Christine’s one song, rather than the set we rehearsed for two months.”

McVie was met with rapturous applause last night when she joined her old band to play keyboards and sing Don’t Stop, and she will be appearing with the group again at their final O2 show tomorrow. But, while the route to the stage hasn’t necessarily been a smooth one, Nicks also added that “it will be wonderful to have her back up there with us. And from there who knows.”

In a candid, funny and emotional interview, Nicks goes on to discuss her childhood, her solo career (“Fleetwood Mac weren’t that impressed”) the “unresolved” aspects of her and Buckingham’s relationship, and the bizarre night she slept on the floor of Prince’s purple kitchen.

Here’s a grab from last night’s performance…

I suspected as much. I see both sides of it (tho I sympathise with Chris rather than Lindsey), though I of course wish Christine had been allowed to do more than just Don't Stop!

This makes me hope that her reunion with FM does not stop at the o2...

[applebucked]

So if it wasn't for Lindsey, we could've gotten more of Chris.

He has a point, but someone's a little jelly...