Fleetwood Mac Greatest Hits rerelease

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by Villavic

That is THE question, along with How do you know what songs are considered “the very best”?

Just for example, I remember local radios played some B sides of Donna Summer singles much more than the actual single. Like Winter Melody(side B) much more than Spring Affair (the official single). But none of those two were included in On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II.

And talking about “the best”, I was checking the US 2002 release and UK 2009 re-release of “The Very Best Of”, they did include ALAYF, NQA, Skies the Limit and Paper Doll.

And 50 Years – Don't Stop is a compilation album that seems more like a box set than a GH (there’s a difference) cause they did included Save Me, Peacekeeper, Love Shines, but... no BTM songs of Rick or Billy.

Answer: Money, money, money! Must be funny in the rich man's world.

Save Me and Paper Doll were both big hits in Canada making it into the top 10.

[Justin Reach]

My Theory is that this is an easy way to get a "new" cheaper vinyl best of album out there to make more money from. I think the CD version is a bit of an afterthought. Don't Stop 50 Years does have all the tracks on this comp but at a 5 LP set it's going to be more expensive than this.

Although i'd still probably buy a proper FM singles collection compilation if ever they decided to release it.

[bwboy]

The Greatest Hits Deluxe Edition will be released July 31.

Since Deluxe Editions always included demos in the past, I’m kind of surprised Paper Doll didn’t make the cut, as it was originally recorded for the GH album, only to be replaced by No Questions Asked. Apparently, Mick sent Paper Doll to Lindsey and asked him to do what he could do with it, so he made whatever changes he did and it was released on the Chain box set. Would have been nice to have either the before or after version included here.

I agree that Love in Store should have been included. There was certainly room for it. I suspect the preponderance of Christine and Stevie songs are why those two songs weren’t included, and a desire to include more Lindsey songs were why Oh Diane and Never Going Back Again were placed instead. I get it.

The fact that Save Me wasn’t included gives me hope that Behind the Mask will get a Deluxe Edition at some point. Yes, I’m admittedly biased about that prospect, as I love that album, but if they’re doing a Deluxe Edition of their GH, then they are clearly desperate to milk their legacy for all they can. They may release a DE of Say You Will, but with 18 songs, there probably aren’t a lot of extras, and a live CD/DVD was already released of that album/tour. The Dance will probably be next, and then hopefully BTM and Time will be rereleased together.

[HomerMcvie]

They're NOT rereleasing BTM and Time.

Those albums are in the Bob Welch category of- Things That Never Happened For $1000, Alex.

[cbBen]

Originally Posted by bwboy

They may release a DE of Say You Will, but with 18 songs, there probably aren’t a lot of extras, and a live CD/DVD was already released of that album/tour. The Dance will probably be next, and then hopefully BTM and Time will be rereleased together.

They've already release an expanded Say You Will, with four bonus tracks on a second CD (two outtakes plus two live versions of songs on the album).

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

They're NOT rereleasing BTM and Time.

Those albums are in the Bob Welch category of- Things That Never Happened For $1000, Alex.

I agree. Warners knows there isn’t any money to be made in putting a BTM or Time deluxe edition out.
They didn’t place any Billy, Rick, Bekka, or Dave songs on the 2018 50 Years “compilation.”

But I would even say that it’s more likely that Heroes Are Hard To Find would get a deluxe edition release than BTM getting one given how Mick, John, Christine, and Stevie never spoke about the songs from that album from 2018 on. But yet they performed a song written by Welch. Of course they also did a song written by Danny and a number of songs by Peter.

[Street_Dreamer]

I can easily see The Dance getting a deluxe Blu-Ray release with the entire concert being released on CD and digital. I could be wrong but isn't Gypsy the only performance from the concert that hasn't been released outside of the special Best Buy set?

[bwboy]

Originally Posted by cbBen

They've already release an expanded Say You Will, with four bonus tracks on a second CD (two outtakes plus two live versions of songs on the album).

That expanded edition was released the same time as the ‘regular’ version of the album. It has neat packaging as well, but I wouldn’t say it’s a Deluxe Edition. At least not in the way the other FM Deluxe Editions were presented.

One cool thing about the Greatest Hits DE is that the label isn’t combining the vinyls and CDs in one package.

I understand Behind the Mask was not a hit. However, it did go gold, and maybe even platinum. Say You Will charted much higher, but probably sold about the same as BTM. Most of the pre-Buckingham Nicks albums barely went gold, and the label repackaged them a few years back. Maybe the most I can hope for is a remaster, but there’s enough material to add an extra disc. With the label rereleasing every album, I don’t believe they won’t rerelease an album with Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by bwboy

That expanded edition was released the same time as the ‘regular’ version of the album. It has neat packaging as well, but I wouldn’t say it’s a Deluxe Edition. At least not in the way the other FM Deluxe Editions were presented.

One cool thing about the Greatest Hits DE is that the label isn’t combining the vinyls and CDs in one package.

I understand Behind the Mask was not a hit. However, it did go gold, and maybe even platinum. Say You Will charted much higher, but probably sold about the same as BTM. Most of the pre-Buckingham Nicks albums barely went gold, and the label repackaged them a few years back. Maybe the most I can hope for is a remaster, but there’s enough material to add an extra disc. With the label rereleasing every album, I don’t believe they won’t rerelease an album with Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks.

BTM did go platinum in the UK. There is that photo of the band receiving their platinum record in the UK. BTM was #1 in the UK and Greece. It was top 10 throughout Europe and Australia. However barely cracked the top 20 in the states.

[Villavic]

More than asking why they left this or that song.. I wonder who defines the tracklist for a compilation album?
This can be divided into two questions: Who is involved in the song selection and putting together the list? And... who makes the final decision?

[Macfan4life]

I was listening to a music vlogger today that is speculating the re-release of the Greatest Hits package is the groundwork for a Fleetwood Mac reunion. Lindsey has dropped many hints about playing the Forum again, etc. This could be another reason why the Hits release is loaded up with more Lindsey tunes while ignoring charting singles of Chris.
I am already cringing hearing Stevie butcher Don't Stop
And how the look during Silver Springs is going to mean Stevie and Lindsey are back in love.
If they do Oh Diane this board will light up like a Christmas Tree.
They will milk this for all that its worth. Mick will have his tin can ready for the $1000 meet and greets and selling replicas of Biddy's britches.


Just wait

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

is the groundwork for a Fleetwood Mac reunion

I think that rumour, and consequently the wish of many fans, will never end. And it's true that Lindsey is nurturing it.

I hope they've realized that this would further damage the legacy that's already been damaged since 2018.

Organizing a tour, playing Christine's songs, etc., No no. I don't see that as a good idea To say the least.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by Villavic

I think that rumour, and consequently the wish of many fans, will never end. And it's true that Lindsey is nurturing it.

I hope they've realized that this would further damage the legacy that's already been damaged since 2018.

Organizing a tour, playing Christine's songs, etc., No no. I don't see that as a good idea To say the least.

It NEEDS to be over. They're worn out. Their voices are worn out. Singing with tracks. Christine gone. John retired.

FOR FUKCS SAKE, PULL THE FUKCING PLUG.

But Lindsey wants to die being a rock star. "Hey Lindsey, your stupid ex girlfriend ruined that when she got you fired 8 years ago. That ship has sailed!"

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by bwboy

I agree that Save Me, at least, should have been included. And I would imagine that since this is a rerelease, they wanted to only add songs, not subtract any, which is why As Long As You Follow and No Questions Asked were included. Otherwise it wouldn’t be a true rerelease.

Yea, I wish Save Me was on it.

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

But Lindsey wants to die being a rock star.

That "rock star" topic has been mentioned thousands of times about Stevie. Yes I agree she wanted to be a star from the fist. Christine never wanted. But Lindsey? I've never seen him as a rock star. Refusing to make a Rumours 2, when the whole band was seen as a star, was the first sign that he didn't want to be one. His entire career path differs greatly from that of a typical rock star.

And now he supposedly wants to be a rock star? I don't think so. Too late by the way. I think he simply wants to stay active, and if he is seriously thinking about reunions, I wouldn't rule out a financial motive as well.