Sheryl Crow

[nicepace]

Ever since Peter Green left Fleetwood Mac and they continued to perform Peter Green songs, whatever group of musicians calling themselves "Fleetwood Mac" has always been a little bit of a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The best Fleetwood Mac concerts always included songs by previous writers in the band.

So, should they play Christine songs and does it matter if they do? I think it does, because if they completely omit her songs it is like leaving out the heart of their history. If they ignore Christine's immense contribution to this band for over three decades, they are making a grave mistake. But can Sheryl Crow sing "Songbird"? NO NO NOOOOOOO! The thought of it makes me want to throw up.

I think in the case of "Songbird," Christine's style of performing it is crucial to the song itself. There are other songs written by Christine where her particular style of performing is less important, where the song stands alone apart from Chris' performance of it, and those are the songs that Sheryl should attempt. As someone else said I'd like to hear her try her hand at some of Chris' less well known songs, even ones from before the 'Rumours' era. She might do a decent job at "Just Crazy Love" or "Heroes Are Hard to Find," for instance.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

... I want to hear the magic again... not the re gurge it tation......

Unfortunately, I just don't think it's going to happen, at least not with this configuration. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm thinking the only way to try to get it to work is to start over, with just Mick and John and a new front line singing all new songs. Or--and I state the obvious--resurrect the Rumors lineup which, despite the highs and lows, was always bubbling with real energy.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Richard B

At least it's not Vanessa Carlton.

Crow is the best choice. She's always been a fan of FM and SN. She sings great (and even sweetened vocal tracks for a few other vocal singers, which I won't say who) and will bring back the 3 part harmonies.

I seriously hope you are right and I am wrong... I just dont want anymore vanilla Fmac

[SteveMacD]

Come A Little Bit Closer

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Come A Little Bit Closer

haven't listened to that tune in a while...

[nicepace]

This just occurred to me ... it's pretty funny that we're discussing the idea of a singer named CROW singing a tune called SONGBIRD.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by nicepace

This just occurred to me ... it's pretty funny that we're discussing the idea of a singer named CROW singing a tune called SONGBIRD.

Bravo! I love bad puns! I wonder if, in her performance of it, Sheryl will "Eat Songbird."

[David]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I think in the case of "Songbird," Christine's style of performing it is crucial to the song itself. There are other songs written by Christine where her particular style of performing is less important, where the song stands alone apart from Chris' performance of it, and those are the songs that Sheryl should attempt.

This is an excellent point you make, Joanne, & bears repeating: When the vocal style is crucial to the song's impact or perhaps even the meaning, it's more problematic for another singer to attempt it. Some songs are better interpreted by a wide variety of singers.