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Why
This song is so special it deserves its own thread. The beginning guitar is so solemn it fits the song perfectly. Its like someone being lonely picking up the guitar and playing. Then the keyboards start. The song is about a hurt sole and trying to go on. Its positive telling yourself the hurt you feel will melt away over time....the next day.
The way the music answers back to itself like an echo is so good. Its vintage 70's when keyboards could sound like strings and an orchestra. In the end the chorus breaks you down. Its a total change from the first 2 verses which express optimism. The chorus is almost like alar ego coming out and you breaking down. Why don't you love me? Why don't you just be strong? The song takes a slightly different feel from the optimism of the first 2 verses. I think its one of the Mac's best tunes ever. The music alone with the guitar and amazing drums are so freaking good. It fits the mood of the song perfectly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xJF-x9XJio
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Agreed, on all points. Such a classic song, my all-time favorite from Christine. I really hope it ends up on the BuckVie Tour setlist.
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I love this song! Definitely one of my favorites by Christine. It's such a lush sounding song too, very mellow.
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very moving and a personal fave for over 40 years
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Why has always been one of my favorite tracks by Christine. I also really like the live version from the 1975 tour with Buckingham/Nicks adding their vocals to the end of the song.
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Why is a gentle epic of a song. On some days I cant stand the protracted opening to the song, on other days I feel its essential in building the anticipation. I love the 1975/76 versions of this song... but they aren't a patch on the original album version. I hope its played on the Buckingham McVie tour- I suspect its long consigned to history though.
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I love this song so much. I love the Bob Welch era of it live. I am not crazy about the B/N version. Like Everywhere (the dance) I sometimes don't like their clumsy ahhhhhh, ahhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhh.
Where Welch/McVie had this natural blend on this track. It's a beautiful piece.
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It truly is one of their best songs ever. I wish the band felt about it the way that many of us do.
I'd give anything if they'd break it out for the Buck/Vie tour, but it won't happen.
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I remember on the old FMLegacy board, when we did a poll of all FM songs, Why ended up rated as #1 among all of them.
I think Thoughts on a Grey Day came in last. Michele |
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It's a very good song on paper (I have the sheet music) but the arrangement gives it that added umph. Love the production on this one. Weston's skills are very noticeable, not only in the slide intro but in the middle solo and the extended outro.
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"Why" is one of the greatest Fleetwood Mac songs ever recorded. It's unfortunate that it hasn't made it into a live set list in 40 years. It's one of the Top 10 FM songs. Let's bring "Why" back for the 2018 Tour!!! I think it would sound GREAT with the backup singers.
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I remember Chili hated it.
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I would tell Christine Perfect, "You're Christine f***ing McVie, and don't you forget it!" |
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We need to know more about Mrs. Scarrot's life. Michele
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When "Storms", "Why", or "That's Enough For Me" are played in an arena filled with these morons, it's as if the air is being let out of a balloon. Yes, it's flat beer and stale nacho/imitation cheese time, kids! Oh, the irony!! "Got my pretzel dog---back to my seat just in time to yell "Landslide!!!!" for the 10th time in 45 minutes". Girl, may I be excused? I'm going home to pop a Xanax, pour a glass of wine, and watch "The Dance" DVD. It would be the same experience for a lot less money! |
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