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Originally Posted by michelej1

Great spectrum of feeling and preferences out there. It's great to hear really. Although, I'm sure I would have found them more than a little annoying, positioned right in front of me.

Michele

the one's guys arms were everywhere and at one point I backed up for fear of getting socked in the face with an elbow. They left right after Silver Springs so at least I got to enjoy Songbird without distraction. They were having a great time, though. I know they were amusing the section behind me as well.

[michelej1]

Fleetwood Mac at Wells Fargo Center: What you missed, with photos and set list

By Lori M. Nichols | South Jersey Times on October 16, 2014

http://www.nj.com/south/index.ssf/20..._set_list.html

PHILADELPHIA — Fleetwood Mac returned to Philadelphia Wednesday night, touring together as a full band for the first time in 16 years.

Christine McVie re-joined band mates Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks for their On With The Show tour.

The crowd at the Wells Fargo Center was excited to hear the multi-Grammy Award®-winning band perform together once again, and while nearly everyone was standing as the band took the stage, Christine McVie received a special welcome from not only the concert-goers, but each band member throughout the night.


WHAT YOU MISSED

• Singer-songwriter and vocalist Christine McVie's return to Fleetwood Mac after retiring from the band following The Dance tour in the late '90s. The crowd gave her an overwhelming welcome when she performed the second song of the show, "You Make Loving Fun," and despite a 15-year absence from the stage, her warm vocals really shined in "Little Lies."

• The distinctive voice of Stevie Nicks isn't what it used to be, but that's not to say it's a bad thing; it's just different. At 66 years old, she stills delivers powerful performances in "Seven Wonders," "Gold Dust Woman" and "Silver Springs." The simplicity of "Landslide," with Nicks joined onstage by guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, was almost haunting with her raspy voice.

• While it was definitely Christine McVie's night, guitarist Lindsey Buckingham stole the show. His solos, "Big Love" and "Never Going Back Again," were full of energy, and it was entrancing to watch his finger-picking throughout the night. But Buckingham seemed to mesmerize the crowd with his guitar solo in the 9-minute long "I'm So Afraid" and belted out the lyrics with such a strong voice you couldn't help but stop and just take it all in.

• The band paid homage to McVie's return by beginning the show with "The Chain," a rousing song about unbreakable bonds that would've had the crowd quickly on their feet if they hadn't been already.


NOTES AND MUSINGS

• Stevie Nicks definitely got into character during "Gold Dust Woman," seemingly in a trance as she slowly danced across the stage. At the end of the song, she raised her arms like a bird spreading its wings, showing her silhouette through her shimmering gold shawl as the spotlight shone down on her at center-stage.

• While it would be nearly impossible to replicate the high-intensity, full-volumed "Tusk" without the benefit of the USC Marching Band playing alongside Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham led the group in a pretty energizing version of the song. The group wasn't remiss about tipping their caps to the marching band however, as videos of the tuba-carrying and trumpet-toting collegiate band played on the large screen behind them.

• Drummer Mick Fleetwood couldn't stop smiling all night long, and seemed as happy to be onstage as a kid in a candy store. He really impressed concert-goers as he performed the majority of his drum solo during "World Turning" with his eyes closed.

• The entire band put their all into "Go Your Own Way," the last song before a duo of encores. Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks really worked the stage, and the crowd absolutely loved it.

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Originally Posted by wheart

I loved the Lindsey head during IKINW.

Lindsey's always had a big head. Now they're just illustrating it on the screen behind them.

[go6car]

Originally Posted by wheart

I must comment on the "show within the show"...the two dudes in front of me. They reminded me of Beavis and Butthead. These guys loved FM and were singing almost every song to each other, complete with head banging. It was fun to watch albeit a little distracting. They went absolutely nuts over Over My Head yet sat down for I"m So Afraid. Seven Wonders left them totally cold but they loved Little Lies and Everywhere. So you never know. I like to watch people's reactions to the different songs.

You must have been near us. These guys were absolutely hilarious! (I apologize for deafening anyone when the first note of World Turning was played. I screamed like I was being murdered, LOL!!! LOVE that song!)

[kathy1]

did anyone get video of dreams and silver springs can't find on youtube?

[wheart]

Originally Posted by go6car

You must have been near us. These guys were absolutely hilarious! (I apologize for deafening anyone when the first note of World Turning was played. I screamed like I was being murdered, LOL!!! LOVE that song!)

I think I may have heard you scream!!! there were a lot of bathroom'/beer breaks going on, at least in my row.

[Eugene]

Originally Posted by elle

you saw me in Philly yesterday? or you are talking about another Elle?

weird. my ghost must be hunting you or something... cause i was not there.

Sorry hun....thought it was you...we were sitting on Chris's side and there was someone who looked like you right in front of Lindsey. The real question is why weren't you there?

[Lee]

Of course I can't speak for Elle, but maybe like me she's going to the 2nd Philly show. I'm not sitting on the floor though; I'm in the 1st level on Christine's side because I just could not afford $700+ a ticket for front row. Hopefully the zoom on my camera will do OK. I've tried to see if tickets are left for this show, but I can't get through. I guess everyone is looking now.

Lee