Alternate Tusk, Mr. Peter Green Brown Eyes.

[iamnotafraid]

Knock me over with a feather.

During round two of serious listening to Tusk Deluxe
I came upon a startling surprise. While immersed in
the second disc Alternate Tusk that guitar, that
guitar (think Rudolph) on Brown Eyes reached out
and practically slapped me in the face. That had to
be Peter Green.

I'd never noticed that before. Hadn't even read about
it here (though using the search feature here, I can see
it's been talked about).

Maybe it was due to the serious listening session I had
tonight. Meaning no phones, no company, played start
to finish with no breaks. In a dark room on my best system.
Tusk deserved this. And at this point how many more times
do we get to listen to something new from Fleetwood Mac?
Even if it's alternates.

Now I question my ears. Was it there all along? If so, how
did I miss that all these years? Was it just deeper in the mix?
Or is Peter only on the alternate?

I'm going to be able to answer the questions myself once I get
through listening to the entire Deluxe Set in order. And as I've
tried my best to not read many of the comments about the set.
A first listen without the influence of others is the preferred way
I like to listen to music I really care about.

There seems to be a question of whether or not Peter played on
Tusk. My ears tell me that he did. No matter what Lindsey says.

I look forward to listening to the rest of this spectacular album.

[MikeVielhaber]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Knock me over with a feather.

During round two of serious listening to Tusk Deluxe
I came upon a startling surprise. While immersed in
the second disc Alternate Tusk that guitar, that
guitar (think Rudolph) on Brown Eyes reached out
and practically slapped me in the face. That had to
be Peter Green.

I'd never noticed that before. Hadn't even read about
it here (though using the search feature here, I can see
it's been talked about).

Maybe it was due to the serious listening session I had
tonight. Meaning no phones, no company, played start
to finish with no breaks. In a dark room on my best system.
Tusk deserved this. And at this point how many more times
do we get to listen to something new from Fleetwood Mac?
Even if it's alternates.

Now I question my ears. Was it there all along? If so, how
did I miss that all these years? Was it just deeper in the mix?
Or is Peter only on the alternate?

I'm going to be able to answer the questions myself once I get
through listening to the entire Deluxe Set in order. And as I've
tried my best to not read many of the comments about the set.
A first listen without the influence of others is the preferred way
I like to listen to music I really care about.

There seems to be a question of whether or not Peter played on
Tusk. My ears tell me that he did. No matter what Lindsey says.

I look forward to listening to the rest of this spectacular album.

Peter is heard only at the very end of Browns Eyes on the album. Lindsey doesn't deny this. He just had no part in his inclusion and wasn't at the session.

[Macfan4life]

Mick writes about this in his first book (playing with Peter during Tusk sessions).

[On Ice]

Knock me over with a feather

Indeed... everything about the song is superb undoubtedly one of the best songs the group has ever recorded. It goes without saying, nobody can match Green's sensibilities and utterly stunning relationship with the beautiful instrument that is the guitar. Christine's outstanding lyrics and vocals on the track also need to be highlighted; she's delivered some wonderful vocals throughout her career, but this one tops the cake. Stunning. I heard this on XM the Loft yesterday, and thought wouldn't it be great to see this wonderful song released as a single. Classic rock radio (should) eat this up.

[iamnotafraid]

I appreciate the responses.

I didn't remember that it was in Mick's book which
I purchased all those years ago. I'll have to revisit
it.

I wish I were able to describe my surprise better.
I was paying such close attention. If you guys saw
how long it took to setup my speakers for the best
soundstage possible you all would laugh. I'd been
noticing how well their voices were dead center for
most of the songs where there's a clear lead vocal.
And then all of the sudden in walks Peter.