Fave Christine songs... - Page 2

Cristian · #1 01-27-2003, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by Phil
"All Over Again" stinks plain and simple, as do all of Christine's contributions to the woeful "Time" album.

The disagreement from this side is enormous and total. First of all because Time is not a "woeful", album. While it's not the best in Fleetwood Mac's carreer it's a pretty enjoyable effort. And second of all because all of Christine's contributions are fantastic gems, pretty much some of the most commited songs she'd ever written to that date. And "All Over Again" is a fantastic way of saying goodbye to the band. Much better (although I really like it) than Stevie's "The Second Time".

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Just imagine how envious she is of Stevie - it's a wonder she hasn't topped herself!

Envious of Stevie???? Now that's a new thing. Good thought. First time I ever come to read such a thing. You have got to be kidding.

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Originally posted by ERigby818
Sorry to be pessimistic, but Thrown Down is just BEGGING for her harmonies in there, don't you think?

I absolutely agree with everything you said, and particularly with that statement. Thank you for expressing my feelings so elloquently.

Song of the moment - Rhiannon

Cristian · #2 01-27-2003, 02:23 PM

My top ten Christine songs would be:

1. Why - My favorite Fleetwood Mac song of any era, and possibly one of my favorite songs ever. Just so beautiful.

2. Brown Eyes - How much can six lines express in one fantastically arranged bluesy tune. My fave song from the Rumours lineup.

3. Songbird - My favorite song from the Rumours album. Solemn, and a fantastic anthem.

4. Come A Little Bit Closer - I love the orchestra arrangements, and fo course Christine's way to express the insecurity of the upcoming love. Cool.

5. Hold Me - As mentioned, Christine and Lindsey achieved some fantastic harmonies.

6. Spare Me A Little Bit Of Your Love - A Fleetwood Mac classic. Kind of gospell-ish. I love it.

7. Show Me A Smile - Impressively cute.

8. Isn't It Midnight - Probably the best rocker she ever wrote (with help from Eddy & Lindsey of course).

9. You Make Loving Fun - One of the classic moments of the pop from the 70's.

10. All Over Again - I'm just crazy about this song...

Oh I could go on and on but I'll just stop here.

Song of the moment - Rhiannon

BlueGrass · #3 01-27-2003, 02:55 PM

Warm Ways

Over & Over

Think About Me

Honey Hi

Brown Eyes

Never Forget

Love In Store

Everywhere

I loved her stuff on "Tusk" the best.

sodascouts · #5 01-27-2003, 04:54 PM

1. Why I love this song. It's beautiful and very moving. I just get really touched by lines like "My heart will rise with the morning sun, and the hurt I feel will simply melt away." I actually find it very encouraging and uplifting as opposed to heartbreaking.

2. Songbird Once again, beautiful and emotionally potent.

3. Don't Stop Who could not like this song? That full stop towards the end is such a terrific touch.

4. Little Lies Fun. The first video I ever saw was of this song. Great tune!

5. Hold Me Gotta love this one too.

6. Think About Me I especiallyl like the bridge with Lindsey: "I don't hold you down - maybe that's why you're around!"

7. Say You Love Me Christine really knows how to write fun, easy-to-sing with songs, and this is one of them.

8. Did You Ever Love Me A little offbeat for Christine, but I like it a lot.

10. You Make Lovin' Fun This is catchy one...although I have to admit I got sick ot it after a while.

Honorable Mentions:
As Long As You Follow
Temporary One
The Smile I Live For
Got a Hold On Me
Everywhere
Love In Store

I'll miss her....although I am excited about getting different stuff on the tour to replace her standards!

Phil · #6 01-27-2003, 05:15 PM

Imagine how much Stevie and Lindsey would snigger at the unparalleled ineptness of "All Over Again"? (That's if they were able to endure it long enough to suffer the assault.) I have to admit though that I get a laugh out of it as well. The ol' girl sure knows how to tell 'em! Dumb as well as ugly.

SeventhWonder · #7 01-27-2003, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by sodascouts

6. Think About Me I especiallyl like the bridge with Lindsey: "I don't hold you down - maybe that's why you're around!"
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I love this song too...but why is everyone forgetting that Stevie is also on that part (listen closely, she is)??

Anyway, here are my picks (in no particular order, can't decide):

Oh Daddy
Brown Eyes
Songbird
Think About Me
Hold Me
Heart of Stone (I just really like the chorus)
Little Lies
Why

iamstevienicks · #8 01-27-2003, 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by Phil
Just imagine how envious she is of Stevie - it's a wonder she hasn't topped herself!

what a pathetic and yet pointless thing to say

iamstevienicks · #9 01-27-2003, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by Phil
Dumb as well as ugly.

Uncalled for???

Lets see what you look like then

Phil · #10 01-27-2003, 06:53 PM

Well as bashful as I am, I must admit to being rather fetching in the looks department. That, however, implies no degree of superiority on my part, particularly when it comes to those less blessed in terms of physicality. Christine may be plain but you gotta love her - she's like a favourite old blanket... worn but comfortable. However, she could do with a spruce up now and then. Just my opinion kids.

Cristian · #11 01-27-2003, 09:00 PM

I still don't know whether I should simply ignore you or start insulting you for all those stupid things you've been saying in this thread.

For the good of this Board, I think I'll take the first option.

Song of the moment - Sweet Girl

Hawkeye · #12 01-27-2003, 10:12 PM

I love this woman

1. Oh Daddy- Her best. I just love it.
2. Little Lies- So catchy, but not in an annoying way ala Hold Me
3. Believe Me
4. Why
5. Spare Me a Little
6. Say You Love Me
7. Homeward Bound- the first to mention this beauty
8. Nights in Estroil
9. Just Crazy Love
10. Don't Stop- ROCKS with a MESSAGE

Honorable mentions

YMLF
Songbird

golddustwoman77 · #13 01-27-2003, 10:40 PM

It is so hard to pick...I love a lot of her songs:

(1) Songbird

(2) You Make Loving Fun

(3) Oh Daddy

(4) Love In Store

(5) Hold Me

(6) Say You Love Me

(7) Why

(8) Isn't It Midnight

(9) Don't Stop

(10) As Long As You Follow

EnchantedStorms · #14 01-28-2003, 12:44 AM

My Top Ten....(in no certain order)

Love In Store
As Long As You Follow
Songbird
Hold Me
Oh Daddy
Sky's the Limit
Little Lies
Over and Over
Got A Hold On Me
You Make Loving Fun

~Angela~

Johnny Stew · #15 01-28-2003, 04:19 AM

Crikey, this is a tough task!
At first I thought, "list my favorite Christine songs? That'll be easy"... but it's definitely not.

Christine's "calm inside the storm" contributions to Fleetwood Mac, are often overlooked alongside Stevie and Lindsey's more emotionally intense material, but the fact remains that Christine has written some really terrific songs over the years... and once you start thinking about it, it's easy to come up with far more "favorites" than you may have expected.

The first three I've listed, are definitely my Top 3 favorites, but the rest are in no particular order....

Nights In Estoril
As Long As You Follow
Brown Eyes
Save Me
The Smile I Live For
Just Crazy Love
Why
Little Lies
Love Will Show Us How
Prove Your Love
Come A Little Bit Closer
Honey Hi
Heart Of Stone
Over My Head
You Make Loving Fun
Spare Me A Little Of Your Love

Johnny Stew