Unexpected FM - Page 161

Mr Scarrott · #**2401** 05-30-2025, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Villavic

I was going to defend the french people, or argue that since time has passed there might not be as many fans now, but I see the Mac also didn't play in France during the Tango, BTM, SYW, OWTS, and the 1995 tours.

They did play in France on the Unleashed, Rumours and 2013 tours. Couldn't find the attendance info of those shows, but the Live CD book mentions 5,000 people for the Tusk tour Paris show. Very little audience compared with the Munich show (30,000) or the 6 London shows (8,000 each), specially since at that time Fleetwood Mac at the top of its fame.

Of course, the decision to include a city depends on several factors, but it could be said that France has not been a very attractive market for Fleetwood Mac compared to other european countries.

Well, I suppose there wasn't much more I could do to drum up some interest, given that there will never be another tour to promote.I did my best.

**jbrownsjr** · #**2402** 06-03-2025, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Scarrott

Well, I suppose there wasn't much more I could do to drum up some interest, given that there will never be another tour to promote.I did my best.

I love that you did this!

UnwindedDreams · #**2403** 06-07-2025, 05:30 PM

I heard Kick It on Tom Petty Radio yesterday afternoon. I guess it's not a surprise since Mike played on it. But cool to hear a Street Angel song.

HomerMcvie · #**2404** 06-07-2025, 05:50 PM

I just played Stop Dragging on the jukebox, and literally there were 4 patrons who were mocking her voice in the bar. And I mean MOCKING. It was really funny.

And no, I wasn't one of them.

Villavic · #**2405** 06-08-2025, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I just played Stop Dragging on the jukebox, and literally there were 4 patrons who were mocking her voice in the bar. And I mean MOCKING. It was really funny.

And no, I wasn't one of them.

Could you hear the reason for the mockery?

In the meantime, I just hear a girl playing guitar and singing Everywhere at her home, when I was walking my Beagle past her house.

HomerMcvie · #**2406** 06-08-2025, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Villavic

Could you hear the reason for the mockery?

In the meantime, I just hear a girl playing guitar and singing Everywhere at her home, when I was walking my Beagle past her house.

No, they were just goating along.

Villavic · #**2407** 06-08-2025, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

No, they were just goating along.

I think her voice was in good shape in 1981, though it's true it had already changed comparing to 1975-77. If I had to mock or comically imitate her "goat" voice (though actually it reminds me more of Donald Duck), it would be Silent Night. I know many loved that performance, but I completely dislike her voice in that song.

Macfan4life · #**2408** 06-08-2025, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Villavic

I think her voice was in good shape in 1981, though it's true it had already changed comparing to 1975-77. If I had to mock or comically imitate her "goat" voice (though actually it reminds me more of Donald Duck), it would be Silent Night. I know many loved that performance, but I completely dislike her voice in that song.

But what about RAL? I think there are about 4 songs on that album where the vocal is ok. The rest of it is fried or inaudible at times. That sad part is she was living in a bubble and she was on top of the world (at least in her mind) so she could not hear the destruction in her voice. No one dared tell her either that her voice was shot.
IMHO her peak vocals were 1980 to 1983 (pre-Wild Heart tour). The 1983 tour with Joe was the beginning of her unraveling. She was kept from press interviews, concerts were recorded but never released. She still had power and range on some nights but she was going to hit the wall really soon. Even 1982 during the Mirage tour she was still hitting the highest of high notes on Sara yet Rhiannon was a vocal fry mess. Bella Donna (album and tour) she was on top of her game.
Once she got off coke her voice recovered some for a bit before the next wave of klonopin kicked in.

**jbrownsjr** · #**2409** 06-09-2025, 08:39 AM

Over My Head, Home Depot....

sue · #**2410** 06-10-2025, 03:20 AM

Edge of 17 was on BBC radio 2 yesterday.
This is never heard on national Radio…never. I did a double take thing….and even then I stopped and checked I was hearing right.

michelej1 · #**2411** 06-21-2025, 01:50 AM

I was listening to the True Crime podcast Redhanded and one of the hosts is planning her wedding. She was wondering whether she should use vocals or just the instrumental of the song she chose, which she didn't want to divulge to the audience. She said she would prefer an instrument, but it's a classic song and everyone knows it and she thinks the audience will be disappointed if the words aren't used.

So, I'm just sitting there and wondering if the song is Don't Stop (not that that's a wedding song). Just as that thought passed my mind the host said everyone was suggesting Songbird to her, but she doesn't like that. So, I still don't know what song she chose, but I'm glad to know that Christine is still on the minds of 2025 brides.

Macfan4life · #**2412** 06-21-2025, 12:37 PM

Silver Springs on Classic Rewind today.

Such a vulnerable vocal. You can hear the heartbreak in her singing.

BLY · #**2413** 06-21-2025, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Silver Springs on Classic Rewind today.

Such a vulnerable vocal. You can hear the heartbreak in her singing.

Yes, 48 years later I still get chills at the end of the song (studio version)

Villavic · #**2414** 06-21-2025, 04:02 PM

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Yes, 48 years later I still get chills at the end of the song (studio version)

Yes. I think the first time I heard Silver Springs was when I bought the 25 Years – The Chain box set. But although her voice is so emotional there, I was truly captivated by the looks Lindsey and Stevie exchanged during The Dance. Keep in mind, it was 1997, and we were all in awe that year about the reunion. And after 19 years, it all ended as we know it. Well, I've already talked a lot about it.

Anyway, I'll just say that if Salome danced the dance of the seven veils and demanded John's head on a silver platter, why should we be surprised?

Nathan · #**2415** 06-22-2025, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Villavic

Yes. I think the first time I heard Silver Springs was when I bought the 25 Years – The Chain box set. But although her voice is so emotional there, I was truly captivated by the looks Lindsey and Stevie exchanged during The Dance. Keep in mind, it was 1997, and we were all in awe that year about the reunion. And after 19 years, it all ended as we know it. Well, I've already talked a lot about it.

Anyway, I'll just say that if Salome danced the dance of the seven veils and demanded John's head on a silver platter, why should we be surprised?

Haven't they got any idea what a STAR looks like??!