Columbus: A wardrobe change - Page 7

jkmaletic · #91 04-20-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by equeen102289

You've been to a solo show... You see how she is.

I don't know if it's because she feels more comfortable when she knows the fans are solely there to see her or if during Fleetwood Mac she feels it's her time to let Lindsey shine. I think it's the latter.

I think for Columbus though, there had to be something else factoring in too because she just seemed too distant. She didn't even say goodnight to the fans for walk to each side and wave. She hardly even said thank you after her songs and she ALWAYS says thank you unless she's running off the stage for a wardrobe change. She looked tired Saturday so maybe after a couple days off she'll be better. But what she lacked in energy Saturday, she made up for with her vocals, I will say that.

I think it's BOTH of those things. I've always thought that. She feels like she's just PART of a whole, you know? As much as I do love Fleetwood Mac, that's why I prefer seeing her solo, if I had to choose.

I thought the GDW this show was awesome! (from watching the youtube video) The "Draaaagoonnnn" part was new and exciting!

My show isn't until May 31st, which I have yet to get tickets for. I'm playing the waiting game this time, which I've never done before. I'm amazed at how calm I am about it too, cuz normally I'd be a complete mess until I had my tickets in my hot little hands! I'm so proud of myself.

Musicman408 · #92 04-20-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jkmaletic

I think it's BOTH of those things. I've always thought that. She feels like she's just PART of a whole, you know? As much as I do love Fleetwood Mac, that's why I prefer seeing her solo, if I had to choose.

I thought the GDW this show was awesome! (from watching the youtube video) The "Draaaagoonnnn" part was new and exciting!

My show isn't until May 31st, which I have yet to get tickets for. I'm playing the waiting game this time, which I've never done before. I'm amazed at how calm I am about it too, cuz normally I'd be a complete mess until I had my tickets in my hot little hands! I'm so proud of myself.

I was the same way about waiting for the Columbus tickets!!! It's crazy isn't it!

I will say that it is disappointing to hear that she looked or seemed tired the other night. But the vocals were amazing in a half which makes me wonder- because if she was really tired, she wouldn't have been able to belt those vocals!

jkmaletic · #93 04-20-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

I was the same way about waiting for the Columbus tickets!!! It's crazy isn't it!

I will say that it is disappointing to hear that she looked or seemed tired the other night. But the vocals were amazing in a half which makes me wonder- because if she was really tired, she wouldn't have been able to belt those vocals!

She gets like that sometimes. I saw her that way once the last time the Mac was touring at the Bakersfield show. I didn't know if it was menopausal symptoms she was going through, or having to be in Bakersfield, or both!

She just seemed pissed and didn't want to be there. Lucky for me though, that wasn't the only show I saw that tour, I had 4 others to make up for it.

Musicman408 · #94 04-20-2009, 02:45 PM

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She gets like that sometimes. I saw her that way once the last time the Mac was touring at the Bakersfield show. I didn't know if it was menopausal symptoms she was going through, or having to be in Bakersfield, or both!

She just seemed pissed and didn't want to be there. Lucky for me though, that wasn't the only show I saw that tour, I had 4 others to make up for it.

But you know what gets me mad is that we are paying $150 + for tickets to help pad their pocketbooks! She should give a damn.

jkmaletic · #95 04-20-2009, 03:05 PM

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But you know what gets me mad is that we are paying $150 + for tickets to help pad their pocketbooks! She should give a damn.

Well, not to give her an excuse, and I'm not near menopause (yet), but I know menopause can be a real bitch, worse than your worst periods! Look, don't get me started on how easy you males have it......

So, I do think Stevie "gives a damn", but she's only human.

WelshWitchPMD · #96 04-20-2009, 05:28 PM

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Well, not to give her an excuse, and I'm not near menopause (yet), but I know menopause can be a real bitch, worse than your worst periods! Look, don't get me started on how easy you males have it......

So, I do think Stevie "gives a damn", but she's only human.

She can't still be going through menopause? I mean how long does it take?

WelshWitchPMD · #97 04-20-2009, 05:38 PM

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Oh my gosh you got a picture of my favorite moment from the show!!

This lady beside me stood with those flowers in the air for song after song after song...We were right in front of Stevie and she would not take them. I don't know why she feels she can't interact with the fans on FM tours...anyway, finally Lindsey took the flowers from her after Don't Stop and handed them to Stevie and that's when Stevie flashed that smile and held it for a while. It was such a sweet moment between the two.

I got that on video. Were you the one she was trying to give the flowers to give to Stevie?

CADreaming · #98 04-20-2009, 06:43 PM

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She can't still be going through menopause? I mean how long does it take?

I'm sure she's over the worst of that. It is a long process, though. I think Stevie must have some minor health issues that sometimes affect her performances. Almost everyone I know at her age is either on chlosterol, arthritis or high blood pressure medicine and from what I understand, all of the medicine makes you feel like crap... so... let's cut her some slack. She can still sing!

Musicman408 · #99 04-20-2009, 08:50 PM

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I'm sure she's over the worst of that. It is a long process, though. I think Stevie must have some minor health issues that sometimes affect her performances. Almost everyone I know at her age is either on chlosterol, arthritis or high blood pressure medicine and from what I understand, all of the medicine makes you feel like crap... so... let's cut her some slack. She can still sing!

Absolutely- and it's not that she was stagnant. It was just kind of hypothetical.

jannieC · #**100** 04-20-2009, 09:30 PM

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She can't still be going through menopause? I mean how long does it take?

Menopause can last 3-5 years.

Regina · #**101** 04-20-2009, 09:33 PM

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Menopause can last 3-5 years.

And she was in the middle of it during SYW. Which ended a while back.

Menopause is usually over and done with by 60.

Ooooh...don't you look back;-)

CADreaming · #**102** 04-20-2009, 09:40 PM

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Absolutely- and it's not that she was stagnant. It was just kind of hypothetical.

Understood. I just get sad for her when I read all these "she's not energetic enough", etc. comments. I think she's doing the best she can.

Josh2003 · #**103** 04-20-2009, 09:45 PM

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Understood. I just get sad for her when I read all these "she's not energetic enough", etc. comments. I think she's doing the best she can.

It's really that she wasn't energetic (...even though she wasn't...). It was more frustrating to me that she rarely smiled, she doesn't really interact with the audience, and she just kinda seemed like she was up there "doing her job," rather than enjoying herself.

And that is unfortunate, because she's seemed like a completely different person when promoting her solo stuff recently. I guess she, for some reason, has the mentality that she can't be "fun" while with Fleetwood Mac...it's not "her show," but her band's.

Nico · #**104** 04-20-2009, 09:54 PM

Maybe I'm not quite as much a die-hard as everyone else in terms of Stevie, because although I didn't get that much from either of her performances, I didn't feel the lack as hard as some. I wasn't coming in expecting too much out of her, however, which sounds terrible but I always figured her "thing" was the singing and the twirls and the allure stuff, which is really interesting but has never done anything for me personally.

When I saw her on "Live In Boston" I did think she was just kind of there, but it didn't bother me. I figured she was just playing her role and her strengths were less in your face. I probably go to these concerts focusing way too much on Lindsey and just paying him far too much attention, but I have to hand it to Stevie as well. She had a few costume changes and some huge heels and she's not exactly young. From one woman to another, I totally commend her in doing what she does. It's why she has all the fans and admirers and people posting non-stop on her board, dressing like her, and forever heralding her as the "Queen of Rock and Roll."

And that's cool for them. I'm a straight-up Lindsey girl. I'm used to expecting people to not know who he is, spelling his name wrong, and completely ignoring his contributions whenever FM is discussed in passing by casual fans. It's the norm to me, and yet I feel privileged because he's sooooooo amazing in so many ways and many times people leave these shows with a whole other perception of him. It's good to see him getting his dues, and he absolutely deserves them.

Nico · #**105** 04-20-2009, 10:04 PM

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I guess she, for some reason, has the mentality that she can't be "fun" while with Fleetwood Mac...it's not "her show," but her band's.

That's strange. Didn't she laugh and have fun on past tours with Fleetwood Mac? I don't necessarily think that's it. Maybe she feels more pressure on her being the only female and, like someone mentioned, perhaps is more intimidated when the audience isn't totally filled with her following. And yet, that doesn't make sense either...because this is a band and the dynamics call for one to "share" the spotlight, the attention, and the music.

Perhaps her heart isn't feeling it as much anymore. It's sort of sad to say, but many performers have felt spent after so many years of singing the same songs in similar sequence. It's not exactly abnormal.

Or maybe she just doesn't know how to compete with that crazy man on stage with her.

That's not meant as a slight to Stevie, but let's be honest: Lindsey is, uh, well...he's pretty incredible up there. It's very much his territory, and he seems to be someone who, with age, has grown stronger, tighter, more confident...it happens.

But she's great! I enjoyed what she had to offer. I thought Gold Dust Woman and Stand Back were amazing. And I'm even on the SOTM camp because I would SO love to hear that one. Or Angel. Seven Wonders? Paper Doll? She can still rock it. Even if it's a little far in between at some moments, she's got it.