Favorites from the Remasters

[Hawkeye]

I still have Tusk. I really want it bad. But I'm content with just having Rumours and I'm LOVING disk 2 of the reissue here. These are my favorites. I'll indicate plusses when it's REALLY great.

Dreams (isn't mentioned much but I love this stripped down version)
Brushes (+++)
Songbird (How can you not love that added guitar)
Silver Springs (I miss the harmonies and perfect Stevie vocal but this long and winding version rocks too)
Oh Daddy (I love the original Oh Daddy more but those Stevie harmonies are just plain haunting)
Think About It (+++++++)
Planets of the Universe (+++++++++++) BEST version of the song
Butter Cookie (++++++++++++) Best Song on the whole reissue
For Duster The Blues (++++++++)
You Make Loving Fun

[macfan 57]

I think the Rumours bonus disc is by far the best of the bonus material. My favorites:

Brushes
Songbird(I think this new version is even better than the album version.)
Think About It(This could have replaced "I Don't Want To Know" on the album)
Butter Cookie(Terrific keyboards, sultry vocals from Christine. I think this would have been a great song if it had been developed more.)

I also like both jams on the White Album & Rumours. The Tusk bonus disc was somewhat disappointing. I actually have better versions of some of these songs myself. Where's that great piano/demo version of Never Make Me Cry?

[HomerMcvie]

"Songbird(I think this new version is even better than the album version.)"
I figured there would be the three verse version of Songbird on the bonus disk.

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

"Songbird(I think this new version is even better than the album version.)"
I figured there would be the three verse of Songbird on the bonus disk.

That's what I was expecting, too. But, I LOVE the new version on disc 2. But, then it's one of my favorite songs anyway. I've never heard a bad version.

[rcb77]

I was waiting to answer this until I got my hands on Tusk, which finally happened the other day. Here's my list:

Over My Head (single version) - This should've been the version on the album, there's a lot more going on.
Second Hand News - I love the guitar and bass on this. Nothing beats the album version, but this is a cool alternative.
Brushes - I love all the harmonics that weave through this version.
Silver Springs - Totally raw emotion caught on tape.
Gold Dust Woman (outtake, not demo) - I like the added Dobro touches at the beginning.
Think About It - My favorite thing about the remasters. I love this song, it should've been on the album instead of "Don't Stop" or "I Don't Want to Know." The LB/SN duet parts are awesome. All it needs is a kick ass guitar solo and it would be perfect (and I'm sure it would've had one if they'd taken it further).
I Know I'm Not Wrong (#2) - I love the original, but I really like the higher key on this version.
Brown Eyes - This should've been the version they used on the album. If I'm not mistaken, this is the version that was on the box set. Very cool guitar.
Beautiful Child - Guitar is more prominent, always a plus.
Kiss and Run - Very cool song, I wish they had a more polished version.

Long enough list?