RIP Eddy Q.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

Sad news.

But that wording....'the Portuguese from Fleetwood Mac'....

C'mon now
PLEASE let Portugal have its pride. He co-wrote one of the Mac's biggest hits. He was married to the most fabulous Mac member. Marriage does come with equal rights you know. Let him shine in all his glory.

You cannot translate languages word by word. Clearly in the translation, it hinted he was a member. Its also something that makes him more relevant for those in Portugal to know who he was and the impact he had on the band. Chris was on fire during the Tango sessions and he was the reason why.
Credit where credit is due!

And now for my long distance dedication. May you rest in peace Eddy. It was a pleasure to watch you play and thank you for giving Christine some great years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urPCQpj28wk

[FuzzyPlum]

'They divorced in 2003, but continued to collaborate on Christine McVie's solo album, published the following year'

Hmmm. He was well in the past when she recorded the album. The songs had already been written- they weren't still collaborating.
Sad for any family he had. He made Chris very happy for a significant period of time. However, I think their split was very acrimonious so I wouldn't blame her if she chooses not to pass comment.

[Newzchspy]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

'They divorced in 2003, but continued to collaborate on Christine McVie's solo album, published the following year'

Hmmm. He was well in the past when she recorded the album. The songs had already been written- they weren't still collaborating.
Sad for any family he had. He made Chris very happy for a significant period of time. However, I think their split was very acrimonious so I wouldn't blame her if she chooses not to pass comment.

Well, she did dedicate a song to him called " Liar."

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

C'mon now
PLEASE let Portugal have its pride. He co-wrote one of the Mac's biggest hits. He was married to the most fabulous Mac member. Marriage does come with equal rights you know. Let him shine in all his glory.

You cannot translate languages word by word. Clearly in the translation, it hinted he was a member. Its also something that makes him more relevant for those in Portugal to know who he was and the impact he had on the band. Chris was on fire during the Tango sessions and he was the reason why.
Credit where credit is due!

And now for my long distance dedication. May you rest in peace Eddy. It was a pleasure to watch you play and thank you for giving Christine some great years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urPCQpj28wk

that's what you got from my post?

I was simply commenting on the awkwardness of the translation into English. I know how it is said in Portuguese, but in English it'd be something like "the Portuguese songwriter" who was married to Christine McVie. In English the wording "The Portuguese" just sounds harsh. Like something your uncle who doesn't like foreigners would say.

I wasn't even going to address the part where they make him sound like he was actually a member of the band. I mean, if he was, then so was everyone else's spouse or partner.

History seems to show that Chris didn't necessarily have the best record when picking men.

[BombaySapphire3]

As i recall he was around 10 years younger than she .I wonder what the cause of death was.

[Dragon]

Looking back at the songs Christine and Eddy wrote:

Tango in the Night (1987)

• "Little Lies"
• "Isn't It Midnight"

Greatest Hits (1988)

• "As Long as You Follow"

Behind the Mask (1990)

• "Skies the Limit"
• "Save Me"

25 Years - The Chain (1992)

• "Love Shines"
• "Heart of Stone"

Time (1995)

• "Hollywood (Some Other Kind of Town)"
• "I Do"
• "Sooner or Later"
• "Nights in Estoril"
• "All Over Again"

The Dance (1997)

• "Temporary One"

In the Meantime (2004)

• "Easy Come, Easy Go"

[elle]

Originally Posted by Dragon

Looking back at the songs Christine and Eddy wrote:

Tango in the Night (1987)

• "Little Lies"
• "Isn't It Midnight"

Greatest Hits (1988)

• "As Long as You Follow"

Behind the Mask (1990)

• "Skies the Limit"
• "Save Me"

25 Years - The Chain (1992)

• "Love Shines"
• "Heart of Stone"

Time (1995)

• "Hollywood (Some Other Kind of Town)"
• "I Do"
• "Sooner or Later"
• "Nights in Estoril"
• "All Over Again"

The Dance (1997)

• "Temporary One"

In the Meantime (2004)

• "Easy Come, Easy Go"

yeah i put it in Little Lies thread on Rumours board because i thought he belongs there with all those Mac co-writes - but should have done a separate thread.

[jbrownsjr]

He's worth two threads. No worries.

[GypsySorcerer]

Just now seeing this. Condolences to his family and friends.

Some of their collaborations are among my very favorites of Christine's songs. I have a soft spot for "Temporary One" especially, because of my warm memories of watching The Dance premiere. "As Long as You Follow" is as good of a love song as she ever recorded.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

that's what you got from my post?



History seems to show that Chris didn't necessarily have the best record when picking men.

Another thing she and I have in common! (early on in my life)**