Was Don't Stop a recorded track for the Inaugural Ball in 1993?

Macfan4life · #1 11-30-2015, 04:46 PM

I was listening to a bunch of Christine McVie interviews she did in 2004 to promote her In The Meantime album. During one interview she talks about how the band reunited in 1993 for Don't Stop. She says something like "we could not use the Rumours version so we had to go to the studio"
The only implication I could make from that line is that there was a pre-recorded track the band played to during that night. I never knew this but it would make sense. Anyone else ever hear this?
I posted all the interviews on the Christine McVie threads.

sywlindseyfan · #2 11-30-2015, 06:03 PM

Yes, I believe they did. Chris could also be talking about how they rehearsed for the live performance (although I read somewhere that Chris has mentioned her piano wasn't even working on stage.)

Macfan4life · #3 11-30-2015, 06:08 PM

It also could explain how the song went on forever without an ending LOL. If they went so far to tape Stevie's tambourine they took NO chances

The microphones were on but it appears some/most of the track was pre-recorded. Interesting stuff listening to rare interviews.

olive · #4 11-30-2015, 08:19 PM

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It also could explain how the song went on forever without an ending LOL. If they went so far to tape Stevie's tambourine they took NO chances

The microphones were on but it appears some/most of the track was pre-recorded. Interesting stuff listening to rare interviews.

its shorter than then version on the dance , considering they had to play through the credits

PenguinHead · #5 12-01-2015, 12:23 AM

What possible reason would there be for them not to be able to perform the song live? Does her quote mean "we couldn't fake the studio album take, so we recorded another version to fake perform." ???

Macfan4life · #6 12-01-2015, 06:00 AM

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What possible reason would there be for them not to be able to perform the song live? Does her quote mean "we couldn't fake the studio album take, so we recorded another version to fake perform." ???

They had not played the song together in 10 years (with Lindsey). But even the rest of the band had not played it live in almost 2 years. Was it live TV? I think maybe they were extra cautious with some pre-recorded tracks. If they kept Stevie's tambourine silent it shows how they really wanted to control the sound.
Its funny because I remember at the time the press asked the band if they were going to have any trouble playing it since they had not played together so long. They said no, they could play the song in their sleep.
I will have to listen to the quote again but I am certain she said "we could not use the Rumours version so had to go to the studio.

Edit: Listen at 1:15 (one hour fifteen, not one minute) when she starts talking about 1992 and Clinton using the song. They sung Don't Stop Live but there was a pre-recorded track they played along to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zuu...o9eUVw&index=1

FuzzyPlum · #7 12-01-2015, 01:50 PM

I'd guess it wasn't the band but the powers that be. It was obviously a really important occasion so perhaps the Clinton 'machine' or the TV network/s wanted to ensure there were no technical problems. I suppose somebody behind the scenes insisted they pre-record a 'live' take.

Macfan4life · #8 12-01-2015, 05:06 PM

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I'd guess it wasn't the band but the powers that be. It was obviously a really important occasion so perhaps the Clinton 'machine' or the TV network/s wanted to ensure there were no technical problems. I suppose somebody behind the scenes insisted they pre-record a 'live' take.

I think this was the band's decision. Lindsey had not performed that song in over 10 years and the group was sort of broken up for the past 2 years. I think they wanted to be safe than sorry. Its funny because I doubt anyone would have known if Chris had not said anything.

lilyfee · #9 12-01-2015, 09:32 PM

I think this is common practice for presidential events. Beyonce came under fire I think during President Obama's reelection for pre-recording and lipsyncing the national anthem... I don't get the shock personally... It's a national government event. They just wouldn't take the chance of something going wrong.

Macfanforever · #10 12-01-2015, 10:12 PM

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I think this is common practice for presidential events. Beyonce came under fire I think during President Obama's reelection for pre-recording and lipsyncing the national anthem... I don't get the shock personally... It's a national government event. They just wouldn't take the chance of something going wrong.

I rather take a chance hitting a sour note singing the national anthem or any other song live then something going wrong with a pre recorded sound track.If the CD/tape/record or digital file starts skipping or speeds up or slows down.That blooper will be more notice then hitting a sour note singing it live.

landslide95 · #11 12-02-2015, 03:44 AM

Wow, never knew it was pre-recorded. Have to say though that when I first watched the inaugural ball I thought it sounded kinda bad to be honest

Macfan4life · #12 12-02-2015, 06:04 AM

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Wow, never knew it was pre-recorded. Have to say though that when I first watched the inaugural ball I thought it sounded kinda bad to be honest

I was working nights in 1993 and did not see this on tv. I was listening to the radio at work and the talk show host was raving about the ball except Fleetwood Mac. She said something like...."they made a big deal that Fleetwood Mac reunited in over 10 years but they sounded horrible. If this is what a reunited Fleetwood Mac sounds like they should never reunite.

I had my sister record it on the VCR and watched it when I got home. It was not horrible but I thought their version in 1990 that I saw live with Billy and Rick was much better.

landslide95 · #13 12-02-2015, 06:09 AM

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I had my sister record it on the VCR and watched it when I got home. It was not horrible but I thought their version in 1990 that I saw live with Billy and Rick was much better.

I agree that it wasn't horrible but they didn't sound too great either. Didn't Stevie say that she was so embarrassed when Clinton was handed her tambourine because it was silenced by tape or something?

Macfanforever · #14 12-02-2015, 09:53 AM

I thought they were singing and playing live.

Heres Pres Clinton's FM inaugural footage from YT from user Lindsey Buckingham Gems

From user Fleetwood Mac

If they were performing in last weeks Macy's Thanksgiving day parade.
They will be lip syncing to a tape or singing live to pre-recorded music.

FuzzyPlum · #15 12-02-2015, 11:35 AM

I forgot how long they strung that ending out. Way too many chorus's- to the point of being quite painful. Kick in with another guitar solo Lindsey.