Your Dream Chris Solo Show

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

No Road is the Right Road kicks some serious butt. It's not only the finest self-penned song from her 1970 album; it shows Christine's songwriting was already evolving from pure blues. I wish she wrote and sang more stax-inspired R&B like this.

I love No Road!! I'm going to have to break out the Christine Perfect album.

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

No Road is the Right Road kicks some serious butt. It's not only the finest self-penned song from her 1970 album; it shows Christine's songwriting was already evolving from pure blues. I wish she wrote and sang more stax-inspired R&B like this.

Hard to pick one out from the others...
...but it if pushed it might be tied with Close to Me.

[nicepace]

I'm particularly fond of "Wait and See," but the other tunes people have mentioned are great, too. Too bad Chris herself never really promoted this wonderful album, and the other tunes from that period like "Gone Into the Sun."

There are Fleetwood Mac tribute bands out there that are supposed to be pretty good. I'd really like to see a talented woman who sings with a smokey voice and plays killer blues piano present a tribute show covering Christine's early years. It might only appeal to a tiny segment of Fleetwood Mac's fan base, but I think it would be VERY appealing to those of us who care about that part of Chris' career.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I'm particularly fond of "Wait and See," but the other tunes people have mentioned are great, too. Too bad Chris herself never really promoted this wonderful album, and the other tunes from that period like "Gone Into the Sun."

There are Fleetwood Mac tribute bands out there that are supposed to be pretty good. I'd really like to see a talented woman who sings with a smokey voice and plays killer blues piano present a tribute show covering Christine's early years. It might only appeal to a tiny segment of Fleetwood Mac's fan base, but I think it would be VERY appealing to those of us who care about that part of Chris' career.

The three songs she recorded after the album came out ("Gone Into the Sun," "It's You I Miss," and "Tell Me You Need Me") show real growth in her and in the band. If she'd stuck with that label and those musicians, she would likely have built a low-key but highly-respected body of Christine-centered music, somewhere between Dusty Springfield and Bonnie Raitt.

But, time proved her decision was the right one. Mac would not be Mac without her.

[David]

Where do we find the BBC rendition of No Road and the others? Are they on CD? Not the Legendary Christine Perfect version.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by David

Where do we find the BBC rendition of No Road and the others? Are they on CD? Not the Legendary Christine Perfect version.

I too would love to hear these songs live.

[SteveMacD]

I’d like “Crazy ‘Bout You, Baby” a la Madison Blues.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I’d like “Crazy ‘Bout You, Baby” a la Madison Blues.

I much prefer the Madison Blues (live in studio) version as well. She sounds great and the two guitars are aggressive yet tasteful.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I’d like “Crazy ‘Bout You, Baby” a la Madison Blues.

Yes, indeed! I remember when this was released how much more I appreciated the song.

[dougl]

Originally Posted by David

Where do we find the BBC rendition of No Road and the others? Are they on CD? Not the Legendary Christine Perfect version.

Here:

https://youtu.be/_Oj7fICMCOo

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by dougl

Here:

https://youtu.be/_Oj7fICMCOo

Thank you! I was the 9th like on that video.

[David]

Originally Posted by dougl

Here:

https://youtu.be/_Oj7fICMCOo

It makes me very happy, Doug. Isn’t it available commercially somewhere? I looked and looked and only found sh|t for my extensive troubles.

[dougl]

Originally Posted by David

It makes me very happy, Doug. Isn’t it available commercially somewhere? I looked and looked and only found sh|t for my extensive troubles.

You can stream the entire CD here:

https://youtu.be/YIwQSFbWBH8

And purchase here it seems:

https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/904326831

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by dougl

You can stream the entire CD here:

https://youtu.be/YIwQSFbWBH8

And purchase here it seems:

https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/904326831

Thank you! Her organ work on a few of the pieces is inspired, as are her vocals and piano.

Did she play piano on "Tears in the Wind"?

[McLamb]

This is what a dream-come-true setlist would look like:

Remember Me
Friend
Say You Love Me
Love In Store
Over & Over
Isn't It Midnight
Red Sun
Nights In Estoril
As Long As You Follow
Just Crazy Love
You Are
Sugar Daddy
Everywhere
Carnival Begin

Encore
Honey Hi
The Smile I Live For
Why