Originally Posted by HomerMcvie (Post 1290528)

I figured when Christine came back that she'd have been all about it.

I wonder if she still has the dress?

And I used to search for her on fb, but never found her. She was so nice.

Originally Posted by aleuzzi (Post 1290530)

She was the sweetest person. I count her as one of the good things to come from the internet!

Originally Posted by Macfan4life (Post 1290535)

I don't think Chris sounded like Cher and vice versa. IMHO her voice is very similar to Steve Winwood. The first time I heard One In A Million on the radio I did not even notice it was a duet because their voices are so similar. When I got the album and saw the credits is when I realized it was Steve.

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie (Post 1290528)

I figured when Christine came back that she'd have been all about it.

I wonder if she still has the dress?

And I used to search for her on fb, but never found her. She was so nice.

Originally Posted by sue (Post 1290538)

They do have a common sound which may have something to do that they grew up just 20 minutes apart.
Similar accents.
Christine grew up in Smethwick, Steve in Kingstanding both districts of Birmingham in the Midlands (the Black Country)
Also their musical background is the British blues sound of the 1960s.
Both have that smokey bluesy sound.

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr (Post 1290541)

Why do they call it the "Black Country"? Dark forests like Lord of the Rings?

Originally Posted by SteveMacD (Post 1290534)

The only singer that sounded remotely like Christine to me was Sandy Denny.

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr (Post 1290540)

I sent her a cardboard cut out of Christine. Can't remember how I got it. She loved it. Or maybe it was just a poster. Gosh, it was either or. My memory is shot.

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie (Post 1290545)

It's not just you. I'm the same. Being in our 30's is tough!

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie (Post 1290414)

It depends on when you ask me...

Rumours is the album that made me who I am, but I'm so tired of it. I've lost track of how many copies I've purchased.

Mystery To Me was my summer album for years. I'd put it on in the afternoon, blasting by the pool while I floated around until it was over.

Tusk is deeper than I'd normally choose as my favorite. It's great for a night of quiet thinking.

Live always held a place in my heart. I remember driving around in high school, BLASTING it for the world to hear. I never knew Oh Well before then(yes, I'd heard it on the Tusk tour, but didn't know what it's name was, even).

BuckVie is my second favorite. What a joy to get this at the late stage in the game. It's Mirage, part II.

For me, I'm going to have to pick Mirage. It's such a fun album, and came out at the height of my fandom. And yes, I realize that it's lightweight. Maybe that's all it needs to be. Light and fun.

I reserve the right to change this list at the drop of a hat.

Originally Posted by sue (Post 1290538)

They do have a common sound which may have something to do that they grew up just 20 minutes apart.
Similar accents.
Christine grew up in Smethwick, Steve in Kingstanding both districts of Birmingham in the Midlands (the Black Country)
Also their musical background is the British blues sound of the 1960s.
Both have that smokey bluesy sound.

Originally Posted by Villavic (Post 1290547)

How can you be in your 30's if Mirage came out at the height of your fandom? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Villavic (Post 1290547)

How can you be in your 30's if Mirage came out at the height of your fandom? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by sue (Post 1290542)

Mmmm..no not quite.
It was the birthplace of the Industrial revolution, consequently there were many chimneys from foundries and factories polluting the atmosphere…causing discolouration of buildings.
Also coal mining was prevalent in the Birmingham area both underground and open cast….
Hence the name Black country
Obviously both are now part of history but the name stuck.
(Though I prefer your description)