Christine Live in San Antonio 1984

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Steve Ferrone is a monster drummer. His work with the Heartbreakers is incredible.

And George Hawkins is a great bassist and vocalist. Aside from him being in their inner circle, he used to sing Stevie’s part on “Whenever I Call You Friend” when he was with Kenny Loggins, so it makes sense why he was the perfect bassist for her solo band. Incidentally, my favorite harmony George did was on “One More Time With Feeling” on John’s solo album.

Steve has done some sophisticated drumming in his career. Jazz/R&B/Rock. Like Chester Thompson (also a monster drummer)

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Steve has done some sophisticated drumming in his career. Jazz/R&B/Rock. Like Chester Thompson (also a monster drummer)

As I mentioned above, she was lucky to have such a killer backing band. Steve and George aren't Mick and John, but they bring an exuberant attack to the material Fleetwood and McVie do not. Whereas her old bandmates are understated and sly in their sophistication, Hawkins and Ferrone drive the material with a certain slick, LA flair. They're pros but their playing is not anonymous.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

As I mentioned above, she was lucky to have such a killer backing band. Steve and George aren't Mick and John, but they bring an exuberant attack to the material Fleetwood and McVie do not. Whereas her old bandmates are understated and sly in their sophistication, Hawkins and Ferrone drive the material with a certain slick, LA flair. They're pros but their playing is not anonymous.

It's a split second of less dragging. And it bit more in synch. So when they do jamn, it's blows the roof off. Her timing and playing is a bit more on point if you notice.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

It's a split second of less dragging. And it bit more in synch. So when they do jamn, it's blows the roof off. Her timing and playing is a bit more on point if you notice.

I do notice! Tight is definitely the word. It lacks the Mac‘s ineffable chemistry, but it rocks hard and pushes forward without, as you say, that brief drag…

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

I do notice! Tight is definitely the word. It lacks the Mac‘s ineffable chemistry, but it rocks hard and pushes forward without, as you say, that brief drag…

It's so nice to watch her keyboard work gel with her band. Years of playing with so many line-ups!!

[Wdm6789]

I am really glad Stevie, Christine, and Lindsey all did solo albums in the 80s. We got so many more great songs from all three of them. But I wonder, if there was an album between Mirage and Tango, what it would have been like.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Wdm6789

I am really glad Stevie, Christine, and Lindsey all did solo albums in the 80s. We got so many more great songs from all three of them. But I wonder, if there was an album between Mirage and Tango, what it would have been like.

Mixing Go Insane, Wild Heart and Christine McVie would be amazing.

Sable On Blonde already sounds like Christine John and Mick.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by Wdm6789

I am really glad Stevie, Christine, and Lindsey all did solo albums in the 80s. We got so many more great songs from all three of them. But I wonder, if there was an album between Mirage and Tango, what it would have been like.

In retrospect, it was that five year period between Mirage and Tango that set a sad precedent for the band's future. Had they done an album in between, they'd have established themselves more fully in the new era.

On the other hand, they also became known as the band whose infrequent projects and reunions were always so celebrated because they were so rare.