Outstanding Songs .... pre-'75

PsychCat · #1 02-22-2006, 08:53 PM

I really enjoy the McVie / Welch / Kirwan era. "Future Games" and "Bare Trees" are two of the most easy-going cds I believe I own.

One of my fave songs from this era tho is hands down "Future Games"! Welch really hit it out of the park with this one. I also love "Sentimental Lady" and "Emerald Eyes". Those always garner a replay.

In that same category as far as (my hero) Christine goes, I would probably have to say "Spare Me a Little" and "Come a Little Bit Closer" just for starters. Then again, she could basically sing the phonebook.....
Her voice has been and still is amazing.

Brwn_eyes0511 · #2 02-23-2006, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PsychCat

I really enjoy the McVie / Welch / Kirwan era. "Future Games" and "Bare Trees" are two of the most easy-going cds I believe I own.

One of my fave songs from this era tho is hands down "Future Games"! Welch really hit it out of the park with this one. I also love "Sentimental Lady" and "Emerald Eyes". Those always garner a replay.

In that same category as far as (my hero) Christine goes, I would probably have to say "Spare Me a Little" and "Come a Little Bit Closer" just for starters. Then again, she could basically sing the phonebook.....
Her voice has been and still is amazing.

YAY another Christine fan! WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to Ledgie land!

I totally agree with all the songs you listed...

I would also add one of my fav. songs to that list "Why"...actually the entire Mystery To Me album is sublime from top to bottom!

Another favorite Welch song of mine is "Silver Heels"

Jyqm · #3 02-23-2006, 05:48 AM

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Another favorite Welch song of mine is "Silver Heels"

I'm a big "Silver Heels" fan, too. It is quite a funky song, if not as funky as Etta James.

I'll throw in a mention for "Prove Your Love" as well, with Christine's beautiful vocal line.

macfan 57 · #4 02-23-2006, 06:42 AM

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I would also add one of my fav. songs to that list "Why"...actually the entire Mystery To Me album is sublime from top to bottom!

Definitely. I think "Why" is the best thing Fleetwood Mac ever did & I think Mystery To Me is their best album.

You could mention all 16 Christine songs from this era and you wouldn't be wrong. They make a great CD, by the way.

My favorite Bob Welch songs are "Hypnotized", "Emerald Eyes"(a very underrated song), "Sentimental Lady", "Future Games" & "She's Changing Me".

Welcome to the Ledge, PsychCat. I assume that you're the same PsychCat who starting posting on the message board on Christine's website.

bretonbanquet · #5 02-23-2006, 10:52 AM

Future Games and Hypnotised are my favourite Bob Welch songs, and I have any number of favourite Christine songs - but I'll mention The Way I Feel as a particular fave.

But I can't let this thread go by without talking about Dust, Bare Trees, Sunny Side of Heaven, Station Man, Earl Gray, Without You, World In Harmony and Coming Your Way.

Or Before The Beginning, Underway, Oh Well, Green Manalishi, Man of the World, I Loved Another Woman, Lazy Poker Blues and Black Magic Woman.

Jeremy's recordings didn't show his greatest work with Mac, but I'm appreciating his songs more all the time.

chiliD · #6 02-23-2006, 11:13 AM

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Jeremy's recordings didn't show his greatest work with Mac, but I'm appreciating his songs more all the time.

Got To Move
Coming Home
Mean Old Fireman
Allow Me One More Show
Shake Your Moneymaker
Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight
Madison Blues (from the Chess set)
This Is The Rock
Buddy's Song
Blood On The Floor

...are the cream of the Jeremy Spencer crop.

bretonbanquet · #7 02-23-2006, 11:28 AM

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Got To Move
Coming Home
Mean Old Fireman
Allow Me One More Show
Shake Your Moneymaker
Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight
Madison Blues (from the Chess set)
This Is The Rock
Buddy's Song
Blood On The Floor

...are the cream of the Jeremy Spencer crop.

As I read your post, "Mean Old Fireman" started up on my randomly-chosen Mac session here

I can't disagree with any of those songs, and I'd add "Preachin" to the list

Jyqm · #8 02-23-2006, 11:59 AM

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Got To Move
Coming Home
Mean Old Fireman
Allow Me One More Show
Shake Your Moneymaker
Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight
Madison Blues (from the Chess set)
This Is The Rock
Buddy's Song
Blood On The Floor

...are the cream of the Jeremy Spencer crop.

I'll add "Stranger Blues" and "Teenage Darlin'" from the Boston Tea Party set. I know they're not studio recordings, but they should really be mentioned in any discussion of the best of Spencer.

DavidMn · #9 02-23-2006, 03:40 PM

Albatross
Green Manalishi
Man Of The World
Woman Of 1000 Years
Station Man
Why
The Way I Feel
Safe Harbour
Coming Home
Fleetwood Mac

Jyqm · #10 02-23-2006, 03:50 PM

Listening to "Sentimental lady" right now. Tune out the lyrics for a moment and just listen to the guitars (and John's bass coming right up the middle during that pre-chorus...), it's a breathtaking experience.

DavidMn · #11 02-23-2006, 04:04 PM

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Listening to "Sentimental lady" right now. Tune out the lyrics for a moment and just listen to the guitars (and John's bass coming right up the middle during that pre-chorus...), it's a breathtaking experience.

Do you prefer the Fench Kiss or Bare Trees version? Bare Trees for me.

Jyqm · #12 02-23-2006, 04:12 PM

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Do you prefer the Fench Kiss or Bare Trees version? Bare Trees for me.

Bare Trees, easily. The sound is much more organic and full, whereas the French Kiss version is just a little too slick-70s-pop for me, and the music isn't nearly as interesting. It all just seems a little thin. Plus, Christine's vocal part on the Bare Trees version is just sublime. Her part on the French Kiss version isn't bad, but it just can't hold a candle.

P90pup · #13 02-23-2006, 09:44 PM

I loved Station Man...began to appreciate Danny, then Jeremy..left and the Mac became an American band. That's not a bad thing..just my opinion.
Mick and John used to come into the record store I worked in then in Memphis when they were on tour. Just regular guys who were thrilled with our selection..(I thought
it was terrible

I was spending my hard earned $ on imports back then.
I'd love to say I turned them on to Buckingham Nicks, cause I owned it at the time. Needless to say I was thrilled when they joined.
I really appreciate Bob Welch's playing....but it was not Mac to me. He was more of a jazz influenced guitarist. On the plus side, Christine blossomed
at this time...the rest is history.
Tom

DavidMn · #14 02-24-2006, 10:39 AM

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Bare Trees, easily. The sound is much more organic and full, whereas the French Kiss version is just a little too slick-70s-pop for me, and the music isn't nearly as interesting. It all just seems a little thin. Plus, Christine's vocal part on the Bare Trees version is just sublime. Her part on the French Kiss version isn't bad, but it just can't hold a candle.

Good analysis.

DavidMn · #15 02-24-2006, 11:02 AM

As far as Penguin goes, Nightwatch and Revelation are not bad at all.