Thoughts on the Fleetwood Mac Live reissue

[soul_drifter333]

Originally Posted by On Ice

I was a big fan of Live when it came out in 1980 and had high expectations for it, along the lines of the Eagles live but unfortunately I think Tusk's initial cold reaction dampened enthusiasm and sales. The only quip I had was the version of Don't Stop, like why not an actual concert? As for the new set, so much to like. I love Stevie's growl on Angel and Sisters of the Moon, she had perfected it during the Tusk tour. I could listen to her sing like that for days. Sisters of the Moon is awesome and I really love the Cecelia lyrics at the end, her voice is among the best live voice I've ever heard from her. A big surprise is What Makes You Think You're the One- translates amazing to the stage- so surprised it never made single status and Lindsey's shining moment on this reissue. The keyboard driven Think About Me is also a great listen, to this day I'm shocked this song was not a monster hit, it's truly outstanding and as good or better than You Make Loving Fun. Brown Eyes and Hold Me showcase just how much Christine's voice was improving live, not that she was ever bad, but it was so much stronger. I'm going to enjoy this reissue for years to come, reminds me of why I was such a committed fan for so long and great memories from my teen years. Love it.

Yeah, I agree with you. Live was always one of my favorites and I was starting to think we weren't going to get a deluxe edition for it. I had a chance to listen to it several times now and love everything on it. After several listens I now recognize what Stevie is saying at the end of SOTM but didn't realize it was from Cecelia. This is something that I will enjoy for years, and so glad we got it after being in the vault for 40 years!

As for the haters, if you don't want to buy it then don't. There are digital files for $18 if $100 is too much, but to come on here and try to spoil other people enjoyment over your own hateful rederick makes you out to be nothing more than another internet troll.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by soul_drifter333

As for the haters, if you don't want to buy it then don't. There are digital files for $18 if $100 is too much, but to come on here and try to spoil other people enjoyment over your own hateful rederick makes you out to be nothing more than another internet troll.

Dramatic much?
$100 IS TOO MUCH. If you don't want to hear other people's opinions, perhaps you shouldn't come to community forums!

Btw, have I mentioned that $100 IS TOO MUCH?

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Dramatic much?
$100 IS TOO MUCH. If you don't want to hear other people's opinions, perhaps you shouldn't come to community forums!

Btw, have I mentioned that $100 IS TOO MUCH?

Hey enough with the hateful rederick!

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Hey enough with the hateful rederick!

Wtf is rederick, anyway?

And I'm rarely hateful, but usually a smart ass. Don't confuse the two!

[guillamene]

If there was only one officially released Fleetwood Mac CD that I could take to a desert island, it would be LIVE.( I should point out that I always skip Not that Funny,Never Going back Again and One More Lonely Night) Still awaiting the box, but based on one itunes listening of Disc 3, I am happy with it- despite the apparent inaccuracy with dates and venues, which is really unacceptable.
I have about 100 + live shows from 1975-2019, so I am familiar with live versions of these songs . That said, disc three has some great material. Stand outs at first listening were Hold Me, Brown Eyes and -much to my surprise- Tusk , which is much more 'fluid' than later versions.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by guillamene

If there was only one officially released Fleetwood Mac CD that I could take to a desert island, it would be LIVE.( I should point out that I always skip Not that Funny,Never Going back Again and One More Lonely Night) Still awaiting the box, but based on one itunes listening of Disc 3, I am happy with it- despite the apparent inaccuracy with dates and venues, which is really unacceptable.
I have about 100 + live shows from 1975-2019, so I am familiar with live versions of these songs . That said, disc three has some great material. Stand outs at first listening were Hold Me, Brown Eyes and -much to my surprise- Tusk , which is much more 'fluid' than later versions.

That's the best Tusk Live, that I've heard. It's fluid, it makes more sense as a song, it jams to give the crowd energy.

I've always thought it was just filler live.

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Wtf is rederick, anyway?

I thought it southern for rhetoric

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

I thought it southern for rhetoric

I'm not certain, as Imma Yankee transplant. Although I'm fixin' to pull up my britches and find out(those are my two favorite southern words).

I hadn't even figured out that they were trying to spell rhetoric!

[sue]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I'm not certain, as Imma Yankee transplant. Although I'm fixin' to pull up my britches and find out(those are my two favorite southern words).

I hadn't even figured out that they were trying to spell rhetoric!

I’m from a little town near Birmingham, deep in Christine homeland...the Black Country.
And even I knew what BS3 meant!!...

I’ve been persuaded ..I’m buying mine tomorrow, can’t wait.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by soul_drifter333

Yeah, I agree with you. Live was always one of my favorites and I was starting to think we weren't going to get a deluxe edition for it. I had a chance to listen to it several times now and love everything on it. After several listens I now recognize what Stevie is saying at the end of SOTM but didn't realize it was from Cecelia. This is something that I will enjoy for years, and so glad we got it after being in the vault for 40 years!

As for the haters, if you don't want to buy it then don't. There are digital files for $18 if $100 is too much, but to come on here and try to spoil other people enjoyment over your own hateful rederick makes you out to be nothing more than another internet troll.

I like it, I swear!!! I give it an A-. There were a few times I was underwhelmed. But, not often.

[StevieandChris]

The only thing I was completely wowed by was the live version of Brown Eyes, which is fantastic.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by StevieandChris

The only thing I was completely wowed by was the live version of Brown Eyes, which is fantastic.

That one blew me away, too.

[Villavic]

Since I heard about this reissue, I decide I wouldn't buy it. I have more than enough FM live songs. Probably I'll get one or two songs from iTunes (Hold Me for sure) but that's it.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by Villavic

Since I heard about this reissue, I decide I wouldn't buy it. I have more than enough FM live songs. Probably I'll get one or two songs from iTunes (Hold Me for sure) but that's it.

Same. It's not worth $100. And they can shove the vinyl, or at least offer a non vinyl version.

I remember Mirage was going for $86 ish, and I finally found it for $43, after a couple months of waiting and searching. I won't pay a penny more than that for Live.

This is just like $500 concert tickets. Only for "exclusive" fans. You'd think they'd price this at $40, and sell three times as much. Sounds like a Mick scam, although he's not smart enough to pull this off.

I wish they'd offer the extra live disc for sale only. I'd buy that in a second.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

It's not worth $100. And they can shove the vinyl. You'd think they'd price this at $40, and sell three times as much. Sounds like a Mick scam, although he's not smart enough to pull this off.

Hahahahahhaaahahhaaaa!!!